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Positive changes should not wait till a new calendar year...including gift worthy solutions to minor annoyances... good for gals on the go... BCL NATURALS, PARODI , The BRUSH GUARD, TALIKA, VOTRE VU, SEABUCK WONDERS, GLAM21, SUMMER'S EVE, ACTION WIPES, L.L.BEAN, THERM-A-REST, UGGS via GIPHY For Dry Hair BCL aka Be Care Love Naturals  -pictured- Shampoo, Conditioner, Daily Miracle Mist and Leave In Conditioner-offers aromatic (lavender oil-controls breakage) intense hydration for thirsty locks-with deeply moisturizing avocado oil + carrot seed oil- as conditioning ingredients, plus organic soy protein  -strengthens hair. Our favs-the very travel friendly products-multi-taskers- daily miracle mist -which is super lightweight-and offers up heat protection when using dryers on wet hair-something even usually drip dry types do in freezing weather....and... the creamy solid like leave in conditioner-should last a long time-a tsp size-rub on hair-then through hair roots-ends ...

ORLANE PARIS, NOTE COSMETICS, TALIKA, VOTRE VU Finding it tough to perk up for the holidays? Putting on a happy face...may not be authentic...but putting on a new lipstick-or other beauty-hair products...imo- proven mood booster ...that won't break the budget. Part One: via GIPHY source xovain.com BEAUTY TIPS: Privately owned premium French brands are some of  the highest quality beauty products in the world.  ORLANE Paris    year round guaranteed sun glow- comes in this pretty compact brighten up any skin tone. The Powder Multi-Soleil =4 complementary luminous colors-in formula packed with skin healers like moisturizing hyaluronic acid and vitamins a, c, and e. Paraben free too. (Giftable for sure- gift wrapping available).

SKYLIGHT STUDIOS, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard August 2012 We followed our nose to the aromatic bi-annual ELEMENTS  Showcase of luxury fragrances and lifestyle products this past week...even the sidewalk smelled spicy/woodsy...quite the feat on a busy Manhattan avenue. HIGHLIGHTS: The Portland General Store - --is a men's grooming/fragrance collection with eye-catching, old-school packaging inspired by vintage Czech blue glass bottles. packages resemble cigar boxes Striving for authenticity-meaning skin, haircare-and colognes made without chemical additives...PGS goodies are composed of organic and natural ingredients. Racer $35-a moisturizing, non-foaming shave cream with aloe vera, shea butter, cocoa butter and fruit extracts...nice spicy hints colognes- BondNo.9 NYC serve up scents that are inspired by the Big Apple. Eau de parfums for men, women and uni-sex are available and for the holidays...limited edition scents, pictured below....