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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Summer Sips: Sandra Lee Cocktails

Emmy-winning host Sandra Lee's Cocktail Time™ Margaritas in Key Lime and Strawberry are here just in time for summer! These ready-to-serve margaritas are gluten-free and fewer than 150 calories per 4 oz. serving. They are infused with REAL key limes and strawberries, pure cane sugar, premium blue agave silver tequila, triple sec liqueur and other natural flavors, and can be used as the main ingredient in the below cool, yummy treats.
 
Strawberry Pineapple Colada
·         4 oz. Sandra Lee Cocktail TimeTM Strawberry Margarita
·         2 Strawberries
·         2 Pieces pineapple
Blend with ice and garnish with a strawberry


Mint Mojito Smash
·         4 oz. Sandra Lee Cocktail TimeTM Key Lime Margarita
·         1 oz. Soda
·         Muddled mint
Serve on the rocks with a mint sprig

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Zoya Brings Us Island Fun and Paradise Sun

On March 5, ZOYA will be unveiling their Island Fun and Paradise Sun collections. Each collection comes with six great colors for summer.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Event Recap: EmpowHer Institute’s Rising Stars Awards

Meagan Good on the Rising Stars Awards Red Carpet

EmpowHer CEO and Founder Betty LaMarr and Dawnn Lewis

Nina Parker on the Red Carpet of the Rising Stars Awards

Betty Lamar, EmpowHer Institute Founder and CEO

Meagan Good and Dawnn Lewis, Rising Stars Awards Emcees at Podium

Nina Parker Keynote Speaker

On Thursday at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, actresses Meagan Good and Dawnn Lewis hosted the EmpowHer Institute’s Rising Stars Awards. Benefitting the EmpowHer Institute,

a non-profit that works to raise the graduation rates amongst young women, recipients included Estelle Reyes of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Brittney Castro of Financially Wise Women and marine animal physiologist, Dr. Dijanna Figueroa. Dawn Wilson of Edison International was the Corporate Award recipient.

Learn more about EmpowHer at www.empowher.org.

 

 
 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Dana Does The Isabelle Armstrong Show

One of the most important decisions a bride makes when she's planning for her wedding is the dress she'll walk down the aisle in. Will it be a ballgown, merrmaid, A-Line, or sheat dress? The possibilities are endless. I'm not a bride (yet that is) but I was almost rendered speechless at the gorgeousness that was Isabelle Armstrong's 2016 Spring Collection. Visions of tulle and lace filled the room as the models walked in Armstrong's latest creations. The gowns shown were a mix of drama and elegance, simple yet complex, and full of romance. The collection was inspired by the magnificence of a diamond, because diamonds are strong, brilliant and extraordinary. Take a look at the stunning gowns below. 
*Dana Norman is TheBGCitizen for the East Coast

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Coachella Collection by Sabo Skirt

It has always been my dream to one day get to attend Coachella, surrounded by music, celebs, and amazing fashion. Sabo Skirt created an exclusive collection for the recently passed concert which embodies the yourhful, hippy chic vibe of the event. Here are a few of my favorite looks.

Summer Must-Haves: Always For Me Swimwear

For plus-size women, finding the right bathing suit can be a nightmare! Either you can't find one in your size or what you do find is so out of fashion you would NEVER wear it! Thankfully, AlwaysForMe.com has tons of plus-size, on-trend suits and cover-ups to make you the belle of the beach this summer! 

Friday, April 17, 2015

Not So Dirty 30: Babies

I am 30 and I have never been in a serious relationship. Everything I know about love I learned from Sweet Valley High books in middle school. I want to get married so someone else can put in on my student loan debt and help clean up around here. I needed a husband so bad Tuesday when I needed Swiffer wipes but didn't want to leave the house in the rain. Other than that, I don't get the concept of spending forever with someone. So it should be no surprise that the idea of having a baby frightens me to the point that I am hysterical.

"I don't want a baby until I am married and rich enough to take care of it," I told my friend P. This comforts me and gives me time seeing that neither will probably happen.

He is Muslim so he was like, "Just have a baby and Allah will take care of the rest." I screamed in his ear.

When I go on social media and see how many of my friends are having babies, I feel sick. Don't they know that the baby is an expence that will outlive them and most likely grow up to be resentful and ungrateful? Am I the only one that paid attention in health class? As sure as you love that kid today, 20 years from now she will have you on Dr. Phil defending your parenting skills.

I know where babies come from (ouch). I know how much they cost (yikes). And I feel like everyone else does too, so why I am continually asked if I want kids is beyond me. I killed every pet fish I had in college! Babies also take up time. If I had one, when would I be able to sleep and watch Hulu? See, no one is asking these hard-hitting questions!

Truth be told, I like babies, just not enough to have one on purpose. Then again, if I did have one, there could be another alternative as to who can make the rainy trip to the store for Swiffer wipes.

I guess having a baby is an option worth thinking about.

Summer Must-have: Velvet Eyewear

Finding the right pair of shades is one of my favorite things about summer. That is why I am so excited about Velvet Eyewear! Made in Italy, they come in a variety of styles, and their BB Lens blocks out 100% of hamful rays! For more info and to see more styles, check out VelvetEyeWear.com.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Revlon Love Is On Pop Up Shop

I had so much fun at the Revlon Love Is On Pop Up Shop in Atlantic Station last weekend! It was makeup heaven- an outdoor pavilion with wall to wall Revlon cosmetics. My mouth is watering just thinking about it, I'd never seen so much lip color in one place in my life!
Upon arrival I had a before pic taken before getting my makeup done. Like the look? My face was painted with Photoready Airbrush Effect Makeup in Cappuccino, Mauvelous blush, and Ultra HD Lipstick in Hibiscus.
I even got my nails done with the Colorstay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel but, in typical Holly fashion, I ruined my nails before I even left!
Want to see more pics from the event? Check IG @ #LOVEISON.

New: INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment Eye Shadows

The new INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment Eye Shadows are 90% pigment and glittery, so they are a great pick for those of you that really like their shadows to pop. They come in five trending colors for spring and can be purchased at INGLOT.com.