Cropped Top Pairings

 I really like how Wendy's Look presents great looks!

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Black and Gold Eye Shadow Tutorial

Ely Marino gives us an amazing ‪#‎BlackandGold‬ pictorial. 

Do you LIKE it? 

Get the look and shop here:

1.Apply ‪#‎Motives‬ Pressed Eye Shadow in Chocolight in outer V and into the crease http://bit.ly/19rd0Tk 

2.Blend with Chocolate (from Motives My Beauty Weapon palette) http://bit.ly/1eUtqUV 

3.Apply Gold to lid staying underneath the crease (from Motives My Beauty Weapon Palette)
 

4.Begin to out line your winged liner using Motives Gel Eyeliner in Little Black Dress  http://bit.ly/14axhvQ

5.Finished winged liner, add Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Onyx to the outer V and underneath your lower lash line, add your lashes and you're done!! http://bit.ly/14qYI0N

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Motives® by Loren Ridinger: Modern Day Romance

Motives® by Loren Ridinger new look for Fall/Winter 2013, Modern Day Romance.
For more info check out http://www.FlawlessFacesByMotives.com 

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Glistening Primrose w #Motives

 The amazing world of j created this fun look called ‪#‎GlisteningPrimrose‬ with ‪#‎Motives‬

 

1. Apply Motives Eye Base http://bit.ly/12AFdTV
2. Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Hot Chocolate (http://bit.ly/16Rk0qv) onto the crease & blend it out with Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Creme Fresh http://bit.ly/1deWA2T
3. Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Goddess onto the inner corner of the eye http://bit.ly/1bF6glz
4. Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Ecstasy onto the lid http://bit.ly/16ipJ9L
5. Apply Motives Khol Eyeliner in Onyx  http://bit.ly/16uqvDb onto the waterline and smudge it with Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Midnight (http://bit.ly/1cTIHIS) along the lower lash line, darken the outer v with the shade
6. Add Motives Glitter Adhesive along the lower lash line (http://bit.ly/14TAwHz) and carefully tap on Motives Glitter Pot in Aspire http://bit.ly/15QjnuA



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#Secret Moments Tutorial

 Secret Moments Tutorial
A. Apply motives eye base http://bit.ly/14GayDb
B. Apply color 1 on crease are as transition. http://bit.ly/16U9jW3
C. Apply color 2 from tear duct to mid lid
D. Apply color 3 from outer corner to mid lid
E. Apply color 4 on brow bone .. repeat step C & D on lower lash line and line waterline with lala mineral khol eyeliner in black
F. Apply liquid eyeliner in black on top lash line http://bit.ly/12aEYka
G. Apply glitter pot in celebrate over color 2 http://bit.ly/1cK6JXy
H. Apply lashes and lala volumizing & lengthening masacara “black” on lashes to darken.. And done http://bit.ly/17vnO0p
Rosy coral lip combo
“Rose berry” lipstick
And illuminating lip shine in “wild honey”

For more information go to : FlawlessFacesByMotives

MOTIVES® Tutorial : How to get the look with Aurora Makeup

Products you will need:
Motives Detailing Brush http://bit.ly/13opewN
Liner Brush http://bit.ly/1cHa4qz
Jumbo Sponge  http://bit.ly/13ooZlo
Foundation Brush http://bit.ly/16fnmnW

Perfecting Face Primer http://bit.ly/16Om1nd
Ageless Renewal Foundation  http://bit.ly/17t8VMj
Medium Brown Brow  http://bit.ly/15KOg3y
Dark Concealer http://bit.ly/14hAKVF
Essential Kit Shadow http://bit.ly/18ymDyH

Eye Shadow Capacino  http://bit.ly/1bATEfk
Eye Shadow Onxy  http://bit.ly/1bATEfk
Eye Shadow Cream Fresh http://bit.ly/19lkuY7
Eye Shadow Pink Diamond  http://bit.ly/16q5BFk
Eye Shadow Liquid   http://bit.ly/16frAfw

#PopofPink for Lips

 KimJLuv Makeup shows us a ‪#‎PopofPink‬ on the lips is always in style!

Kim used:
‪#‎Motives‬ Rich Formula Lipstick in Magenta http://bit.ly/14PETDA
‪#‎MotivesforLaLa‬ Mineral Lip Shine in Drama Queen http://bit.ly/19ldjPx

 

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Enter FREE Contest Give-Away 2 Motives Products

Enter FREE Contest to WIN 2 Motives Products (Motives Lip Gloss and Motives Nail Lacquer) To Enter:

First:      All you have to do is "LIKE" my fb page.

Second:  Follow me on twitter @ twitter.com/MotivesLook

Third:    Then share what do you and or your family like to do at the end of the week to help relax and get a break from the hectic 9-5'er days? That's it! Contest runs for 3 days!!! Will announce the winner Monday AM!

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Lala Anthony causes a commotion with 24K lips on ‪#‎instagram‬

 A GLAMOROUS look simple to do.This is HOT!
Motives for La La lipstick in 24k &
Motives by Loren Ridinger lip shine in Glam.
Get it now at  http://www.FlawlessFacesByMotives.com

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Custom Blend Foundation

 If you are located in the MD, DC, or VA area and would like a Free Color Matching Consultation call or email..today.

6 Easy Steps for Permanent Weight Loss

A Basic 6 for Weight Loss:
1) Avoid eating late at night.
2) Eat healthy, small, frequent meals throughout the day, with plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
3) Reduce your fat intake to less than 30 percent of your total calories.
4) Get at least 25-35 grams of fiber per day.
5) Try TLS Thermochrome with Advantra Z, along with redefining your diet.

6) Drink water!!!

I have written other articles on how to incorporate healthy eating, keep off the excessive weight and what to watch out for.
Share this article with others for you never know who else can benefit :)

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FACT: Understanding GI (Glycemix Index) Can Prevent Overeating

Foods that are low on the GI have been associated with feeling full, which can prevent you from overeating.  I have written about previously, and here is yet another source to support the fact.

If you don't know much about the glycemic index (GI), it could be affecting your health. The GI ranks specific carbohydrates from zero to 100, based on how they affect your blood sugar levels after eating them. Typically, eating foods that have a high GI (such as white bread and soda) causes a spike in blood sugar levels. When you consume these foods, you may feel a surge of get-up-and-go at first, but will have an energy crash soon afterward. High GI foods have also been linked to an increased risk for cancer, type 2 diabetes, acne, Alzheimer's, and weight gain. Foods that are low on the GI have been associated with feeling full, which can prevent you from overeating.
Sweeteners are a type of carbohydrate that are tough to avoid since many people crave sweet foods such as chocolate, cookies, candy, and ice cream. All these treats are made with different types of sweeteners, so when cooking or choosing foods, it's good to know how they compare. To see where different types of sweeteners fall on the glycemic scale, read more.

Sweetener	GI
Glucose	96
Fructose	22
Lactose	46
Sucrose (white sugar)	64
Brown sugar	64
Barley malt syrup	42
Brown rice syrup	25
Raw honey	30
Agave syrup	15
High fructose corn syrup	62
Stevia	less than 1
Sugar cane juice	43
Evaporated cane juice	55
Maple syrup	54
Black strap molasses	55

Sweeteners don't need to be completely avoided, though, since both the type of food and the amount you consume affect your body's glycemic response. If you know you're the kind of person who can't eat just one homemade cookie, then you may want to make them with agave syrup instead of white sugar.
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If you have an recipes you'd like to share and are low glycemic post them!!! For many this is a new concept so please share this article :)

Pink and Gold Eyeshadow-Great for Brown and Green Eyes

Brown eye beauties can wear any shade of color and are so fortunate! With dark brown eyes, golds and purples really make the eyes pop as you can see.
To get the black eyeliner as detailed and perfect as shown, I recommend Lux Precision Eyeliner. It does the trick every time!

Green eyes look fabulous when you blend warm browns, purples and burgundy shades

How to Apply Blush

 There are several different ways of applying blush to your face. For the young crowd, teens and 20's, applying using the technique of smiling first and then applying the blush with the cheek bones high from the smile is great. Remember, after smiling the cheekbones drop and for the older ladies, gravity is working against  exactly what is trying to be accomplished which is up lifting! So let's create the perfect look that helps defy gravity....

In this case we want to raise the cheekbone:
1. First feel where your check bone is (no smiling) and blend higher to the eye back towards the ear.

Smiling creates wrinkles which will NOT give you a smooth finished look...Play with it and see what works best for you. 

If you want to add contouring to your face, read my article on How to Contour.



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Quote for the Day

"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."

-- Zig Ziglar, Author

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Wendy's Look Book Maxi Skirt Pairings

 I love Wendy's Look Book videos and here's another one where she suggest what tops and accessories go well with the maxi skirt. She also has a 3 Runway Ponytail Look Video that is easy to follow.



Here are the Featured Items she shows:

Featured item :: Alice + Olivia skirt

Outfit #1 :: Alice + Olivia top, Alice + Olivia skirt, Robert Rodriguez & J.Crew belts, and Cole Haan Pumps
Outfit #2 :: Splendid tee, Alice + Olivia skirt, Ann Taylor belt, Stella McCartney sandals
Outfit #3 :: Burberry jacket, 10 Crosby Derek Lam top, Alice + Olivia skirt, Givenchy pumps



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Motivational Quote

"Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open."

-- Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor

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3 Runway Ponytail Looks

I love Wendy's videos and when I found this one, knew I had to post it.

"Hi Everyone! We're taking the traditional ponytail and giving it a spin today. We're going to create 3 ponytail looks - a soft wave ponytail, a messy wrap ponytail, and a keyhole ponytail. I think sometimes the ponytail gets a bad rep for being 'lazy', but in my humble opinion, I love it because it's versatile, fuss-free, and dramatic. Thank you so much for watching!"

Tools :
- Hair ties
- Bobby pins
- Teasing comb
- Hairspray
- Oil & paste for sculpting
- Curling iron

If you like this video, see her earlier video on 25 ways how to wear a scarf from an earlier posts...
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Summer Skin Tips: Self Tanning for Acne Prone Skin

 Guest Blogger: Dr. Agnes P. Olszewski, Founder of AcnEase | www.acnease.com

Summer is almost here and we want to look our best at all those weddings, graduations and beach and garden parties, so we speed up nature (and avoid harmful exposure to UVA – “bad” sun rays) by using self-tanning products. When you have acne or rosacea, you need to be aware of how the use of sunless tanning products may present a risk of irritating your skin and amplifying the existing skin problems. Remember these 8 rules to keep from getting any flare-ups.

Summer Skin Tips: Self Tanning for Acne Prone Skin

1. Choose products that are light, without a heavy oil base. Heavy oil will clog your pores.
2. Choose products that contain SPF of at least 15 so you don’t have to apply a second layer of sun protection on top of the sunless tanning product.
3. Select products with moisturizers if your skin is dry or sensitive. Those with oily skin may find that gel based products work better for them.
4. Choose a tanner that contains vitamins, herbal extracts and antioxidants when possible.
5. Exfoliate your skin before you apply the self tanning product. However, if your skin is heavily irritated, or your acne is severe, you may do better without exfoliation, and therefore consider using a bronzer (temporary darker or “gold” hue make-up or powder) instead of a self tanner.
6. Applying the self tanning product without exfoliation and on uneven skin may cause streaks and darker spots that are difficult to remove for weeks. Bronzer on the other hand may be blended in and adjusted as needed. Remember to remove it at night with a gentle cleanser.
7. Choose a self tanning product that is the lightest to match your skin color.Darker colors amplify the look of marks and scars.
8. When opting for a bronzer instead of a self tanner, dab concealer in your original skin color, or one shade lighter, on your acne, pimples, scars etc. Blend a bronzer with your usual foundation and distribute evenly, and in sheer layers with your fingertips. Or, if you want an even more shear look, apply with a lightly damp cosmetic sponge . Avoid dark shades and heavy layers of bronzers and make-up.

Finally – the tanning pills: they are commercially banned in the US, yet some people get their hands on them. DO NOT USE THEM! They contain the carotene chemical canthaxanthin (the same pigment found in carrots), and have been associated with hepatitis and urticaria, a condition that involves relentless itching and skin eruptions.

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Healthy Spring and Summer Snacks

 Eating healthy includes foods that your body can naturally metabolize and utilize to feed the muscles and organs with out having to work over time. That means eating low glycemic and frequently throughout the day including healthy snacks! You can read more about how to eat low glycemic from one of my previous articles written called, Why low-glycemic diet is best. 
As the warmer weather approaches, we need to keep our bodies hydrated especially our skin!

Here are 5 snack ideas that are quick and easy to prepare:

 Apples and Walnuts

Protein Whey Shakes

Non-fat Greek Yogurt and Fruit

Raw Veggies and Hummus

Hard Boiled Egg

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La La’s Star Power Helps Motives Shine at IBS

 From JR Ridinger, Pres. of Market America-parent company of Motives...

The International Beauty Show in New York is one of the industry’s premiere events, marking a huge opportunity for cosmetics brands to make a name for themselves. With La La Anthony turning heads at the Motives booth, it’s no wonder that Motives Cosmetics was the talk of this year’s IBS!

Building brand recognition is a critical component of establishing long term success, and with La La representing Motives at IBS, we couldn’t have a better ambassador for our brand! The Motives booth even had a visit from La La’s husband – NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony! Talk about Star Power!

Star power means media attention, and tremendous exposure for our brands and business. As you can see in these amazing photos, La La and the Motives booth were swarmed by beauty professionals eager to learn more about the incredible Motives Cosmetics line, and Motives for La La!

Congratulations to La La, Christian Vazquez, Kevin Buckman, and the incredible Motives team for an amazing showing at IBS. You guys rocked the house and helped establish Motives as the hottest brand in the country! This year’s International Beauty Show was a huge success for Motives, and can be a great event to use to stimulate conversations and spark interest in our brands and business.

Sharing the following links is a great way to leverage La La’s incredible star power to help build awareness for Motives and your UnFranchise Business. It’s amazing what can happen when star power meets people power! So tell me, how will you leverage this incredible event to help build your business?

Keep growing!

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Fed Up w/ Trying to Control Acne?

Those of you who are constantly dealing with acne whether it's based on hormones, stress, and or consumption of different types of foods that just don't agree with your system, I have found something that actually works without drying your skin out so much that after you have washed your face it feels soft to the touch!

In order to really fight the acne battle without drying and further damaging one's skin there needs to be certain ingredients-

Benzoyl PeroxideBenzoyl peroxide is a breakthrough, time-released, powerful acne-fighting medication available without a prescription. Benzoyl peroxide is easily absorbed into pores where it works by interfering with acne bacterial metabolism through oxidation. Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away.
 Polyethylene Tiny micro beads that gently exfoliate the skin.
 Zinc PCA (Zincidone) Zinc PCA, the salt form of zinc, an essential mineral, and pidolic acid (PCA), which is included in the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), have exhibited a reduction in sebum flow.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract & Poterium Officinale Root Extract (Sebustop)A complex of phytoactive substances from burnet roots, ginger rhizomes and cinnamon is especially designed to help support normal oil production by reducing pore diameter and bacterial proliferation.  
Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid & Oleanolic Acid (Ac.net) An association of oleanolic acid and nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) in an osmotic gel. Ac.net fights “breakout” by helping maintain normal hyperseborrhoea, hyperkeratosis and bacterial proliferation.
Sodium HyaluronateSodium hyaluronate works to moisturize the skin and hair, and is said to be able to hold more than 1,000 times its own weight in water. By helping to keep your skin and hair hydrated, it helps your skin to feel smooth and supple, and increases your hair’s shine and manageability.
Butyl Avocadate (Avocutine)Butyl avocadate is a patented, active ingredient derived from avocado pears to help support normal oil control for skin. 

In the Timeless Prescription® 3 Step Acne Care System the first step is of course the cleanser and those mentioned above are the key ingredient, the other 2 steps in this system is a Toner and Moisturizer. 

I highly recommend this system if you struggling with acne and truly have not resolved this common skin care issue. But if you need more proof, I understand, you can read the following testimonials directly from the site of purchase!
 Here's an one for your view:

By Volleyball is life

from Milwaukee, WI

Comments about Market America Timeless Prescription 3 Step Acne Care System:

I've been using the Timeless Prescription 3 Step Acne Care System for about three months. I had been on Proactiv on and off since high school, as well as trying other products from major beauty care lines, and various over-the-counter products... nothing ever seemed to work and only dried out my skin. Using this system in combination with the Prevaderm has dramatically improved my skin. I use it twice a day, and take the Prevaderm morning and night. I've noticed that if i skip a day or two of either product, my skin will begin to break out. So the most helpful advice is keeping consistent with both, and not to pick at your face!! Also, my skin is sensitive, so I've needed to use an oil-free moisturizer.

I have also been using the Timeless Prescription anti-blemish lotion (the pink small bottle). Putting this on my blemishes at night and leaving it on helps a LOT! It's a great feeling to wear less make-up, and not feel so insecure as an adult with problem skin! I DEFINITELY recommend trying these products. The price is worth the results.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Friday Findings....Pssst Mother's Day is soon approaching!

 

Mother’s Day Increased Cashback Event is Live on SHOP.COM!

SHOP.COM has top brands participating in the Mother’s Day Extra Cashback event to help you find the perfect gift this year and put more Cashback in your pocket! Avenue, 1-800-Flowers, Personalization Mall and Spa Week are just a few of the great brands that your mom will love! The Mother’s Day Extra Cashback event will end on May 12, so click here to check out the full list of participating stores.

Quote for a Productive Day

"It comes from saying no to 1,000 things to make sure we don't get on the wrong track or try to do too much. We're always thinking about new markets we could enter, but it's only by saying no that you can concentrate on the things that are really important."

-- Steve Jobs, Apple Co-founder

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Motives' La La Anthony is a Hit at the International Beauty Show

 La La Takes Over the International Beauty Show

on April 23, 2013 From Market America

 

As the premiere trade show for the beauty industry, the International Beauty Show showcases the biggest, best, and most influential brands available to fashionistas and beauty queens world wide. No surprise at all that our very own Motives Cosmetics and La La Anthony stole the show at this year’s event April 14-16!
Make up masters flooded the booth throughout the entire show, drawing a packed crowd eager to see La La and try Motives Cosmetics for themselves. La La stole the show as she spun fans in and out of the booth, leaving each with pieces of  business information and beauty tips.
The quality of this exposure is groundbreaking in terms of adding momentum to your business. Share this news with your team and customers to generate excitement and credibility to your brand!
Check out the coverage below!

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How To Lose Weight - And Keep it OFF

Being overweight is not only uncomfortable, both physically and emotionally, it truly plays havoc with the body's ability to function 100%. 

Maintaining one's own beauty standards does not stop at what makeup and skin care products and or DYI formulas offer, but how we take care of ourselves internally. 

What do we put in our bodies to fuel and keep us going that actually is creating dis-ease and making the metabolic system work harder to utilize those foods and in turn, creating medical problems including our outer appearance, i.e., our skin to reflect the dis-ease? We must learn how to take care and fuel our systems for the task at hand properly so that the energies are good, as well as our skin reflecting how we feel. Read a previous post regarding Boosting Skin Health From Within
giving you details on what nutrients and foods can help your skin and body from within.

Below is a  video from TLS because to  help you identify what changes you need to make in order create a balanced system both inside and out. Below the video is an outline of what is address.

Feel free to contact me if you would like to talk....


 This video explains why you may struggle with their weight and what has and does negatively affect your metabolism and hormones.

1. Yo-Yo Dieting -- Losing and gaining significant amounts of weight over and over again. A few pounds on, a few pounds off, a few pounds on, a few pounds off and so on and so forth.

2. Crash Dieting -- Severe calorie restriction and cutting out entire food groups.

3. Sedentary Lifestyle -- Getting too little exercise.

4. Garbage In -- Over fed and under nourished. Overeating the wrong foods and receiving too little nourishment for your body to operate optimally.

5. Stress & Adrenal Fatigue -- Being on constant alert due to physical and emotional pressures. This negatively affects both your hormones and metabolism.



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[LOOK TV] DIY Chevron Nail Video

Check out this new LOOK TV video on how to get a chevron stripes design for your nails. 

This perfect for spring and is so different. If you need a change of pace and look for your nails this is it!
What do you think of this chevron nail art?
We're taking requests in the comments below!

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[Product Review] Hair & Skin Care Products for Women & Men

 Four Things to Love About Fixx™!

Spring is in the air! Can you feel it? We can, and we can see it, too! The warmer temps are drying out our skin and frizzing up our hair. We can’t remember if we love or loath this season. We have a sneaky feeling you may know a few friends with similar plights, which makes spring time the perfect time to pump up your Fixx™ sales!
Fixx Solutions is a revolutionary system that incorporates the most advanced cosmetic technology and ingredients that ‘fixx’ common beauty problems you face. Here are our four favorite things about the Fixx line!
It’s made for both men & women! Cosmetic advertising often fails to mention that men suffer from many of the same issues as women, and Fixx bridges the gap. The enhanced natural ingredients in Fixx target major issues across the board, making it available for anyone looking for a ‘fixx.’ Be the first of your peers to have your hands on a revolutionary product that works for both men and women!
It’s stylish and sizable. The compact, chic black tubes fit perfectly in your purse or briefcase. If you haven’t picked up on the pun yet, Fixx is meant to be a fix to cosmetic emergencies. Emergencies happen when you’re on the go, not at home, so transportation is key!
Argan Oil! Certain products in the Fixx line include argan oil. Argan Oil is hot on the beauty market right now, and for good reason! Argan Oil is made of nutrients and natural ingredients that give your hair a rich, smooth shine to outlast the most brutal spring humidity. If your spring includes hair that loses control the moment it sees the light of day, you’ll find that argan oil is your new best friend.
Fixx fixes everything! Okay, well, maybe not EVERYTHING, but for the check up from the neck up, Fixx has you covered. The full Fixx line includes skin care, cosmetic enhancers, and hairstyle solutions. With such well-rounded solutions, Fixx earns its reputation as a trusted brand, attending to the details and providing real results.

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Positive Quote for the Day

 "Make you own path if you want financial success—create the moment; don’t just wait for it to happen." Jules Cochran


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Motivational Quote for the Day

"If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment." Marcus Aureluis (121-180) Roman Emperor

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Friday Findings - Start Your Mother's Day Shopping Now

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Quote for the Day

"Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough."

-- Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. president 

 

 

Motive's La La Anthony will Host "The View"

 La La Anthony to Host “The View” on Wednesday, April 17

Watch one of our very own — La La Anthony — host “The View” tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m. on ABC! We are so excited that La La will sit in for Joy Behar on “The View” tomorrow, so tune in and show your support for the ma^® family.

Let's get her the best ratings by watching live!

But don’t forget to set your DVR as well, because this will be a great piece to share with prospects and customers when introducing the Motives^® for La La cosmetics line.

What: “The View” with La La Anthony
When: 11:00 a.m. EST, 10:00 a.m. PST/CST, Wednesday, April 17
Where: Your local ABC affiliates

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Best Leave In Conditioner Reviews

 Not enough women see the potential with leave in conditioners! Your hair needs to be moisturized just like your skin, and with summer right around the corner, it’s crucial to check out the best leave in conditioner reviews. Unlike regular conditioner you rinse out in shower, another option is to use something that can be absorbed into your damp strands, working as the hair dries. A product that restores shine, detangles and smooths split ends while never weighing hair down or making it greasy is the magic formula.

 
Do You Use A Leave In Conditioner?

• John Frida Frizz-Ease Care Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioning Spray ($5.99) is a shine inducing formula infuses hair with a blend of Vitamins A, E and C, green tea extract and hydrating moisture. Instantly detangles hair while it helps strengthen hair against breakage and damage caused by heat styling and sun exposure.
• Mixed Chicks Leave in Conditioner ($19.99) will help define your curls and give your hair radiance. You can use it on a regular basis to help keep frizz under control. It will add moisture to your hair, giving it a healthy and natural look. Tame your kinks while keeping your hair looking brilliant.
• Living Proof No Frizz Leave in Conditioner ($24) is an intensively moisturizing formula that restores dry, damaged, and chemically treated hair while effectively blocking humidity for truly frizz-free locks. Its key ingredient, PolyfluoroEster, creates an invisible shield on the hair to lock in moisture-proof smoothness and repel dirt and oil, so you can go longer between washes to break the frizz and damage cycle.

The sun can wreak havoc on your hair, Be sure to find a good leave in conditioner to use after a day at the beach (a hat also helps!), or any outing during the summer months!

Do you use a leave in conditioner? Recommend your favorites in the comments! xo

 source:myfasthioncents.com by Loren Ridinger

Dr. Steven Lamm - New Pycnogenol Benefits and OPC-3

Of Market America's OPC-3 product, practicing internist and faculty member at the New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Steven Lamm, said: "I can tell you that your OPC-3 is probably the best antioxidant cocktail in the marketplace. It's a great combination of ingredients that truly meets the body's needs."
Lamm is also known to millions of people as the house doctor on popular television show, "The View."

Dr. Oz touts skin health benefits of Pycnogenol....This being the main ingredient in OPC-3 and OPC-3 Beauty 

Read more about what Dr. Oz says regarding this natural ingredient from an earlier post here.

Amber Ridinger’s Routine for Wedding Perfect Skin

If your wedding is just around the corner or still months away, you’re probably dreaming of having perfect skin for the most important day of your life. Showing off beautiful skin is like the icing on the cake of looking and feeling completely amazing. While the list of wedding preparations grows, getting clear, glowing skin should be right at the top of your list! So many of you have asked about Amber’s skincare and makeup from her wedding, so here she is sharing her routine for the big day. xo

Amber Ridinger’s Routine for Wedding Perfect Skin

• Antioxidants. Mix some antioxidant rich foods into your diet and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
• Exfoliate. Giving your skin a way to renew and build collagen a couple times a week is the first step to wedding perfect skin. The Lumière de Vie Volcanic Exfoliating Mask is a must for detoxifying and improving skin tone.
• Use products that you know and trust, like the Lumière de Vie Serum Concentrate. Days before your wedding is not the time to test new products because you never know how your skin may react!
• Celebrity makeup artists Claudia Betancur and Zukreat were on hand for the big day and they used Motives primer and Motives makeup setting spray to get a fresh, photo-ready face.
• A highlighter like Motives Bronzing Shimmer Powder on your cheekbones and brow bones is essential for enhancing the face’s structure and radiance.

And that was Amber’s routine for wedding perfect skin! Inner beauty is what’s important and consistent, simple skincare + a few makeup tricks is all it takes for a little something extra

Source: MyFashionCents.coms\-Loren Ridinger

 Are you planning a wedding for this spring or summer of 2013? Share with us your pics!

Thoughts and Prayers...

 To those of you who are affected by this horrible and horrific tragedy that occurred in Boston, my thoughts and prayers go out to you....

 Stay safe,
Dulsanea

Motivational Quote for Today

Quote for the Day

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right." Henry Ford (1863-1947)


 

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New Research on Coffee - Intake of Antioxidants

 You know how I love my coffee and like so many others we make sure we don't miss our cup of java especially in the morning. There are numerous benefits of drinking coffee on a daily basis, as well as DIY Coffee Scrub  (posted in February), as well as 3 specific benefits coffee directly provides for the skin. 

Now there's new research from The Journal of Nutrition identifying that drinking coffee provides more antioxidants than and is just as helpful as eating fruits and vegetables to help reduces the risk of major chronic degenerative diseases.

"The objective of this study was to determine the contribution of various food groups to total antioxidant intake, and to assess the correlations of the total antioxidant intake from various food groups with plasma antioxidants." The results they found in the study were significant.

"The intake of total antioxidants was significantly correlated with plasma lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. Among individual food groups, coffee, wine, and vegetables were significantly correlated with dietary zeaxanthin, β-carotene, and α-carotene. These data agree with the hypothesis that dietary antioxidants other than the well-known antioxidants contribute to our antioxidant defense. Surprisingly, the single greatest contributor to the total antioxidant intake was coffee."

They also found that regular coffee consumption delays the onset of Alzheimer's disease and protects against type 2 diabetes.

So folks who have been drinking coffee,  keep your cup of java close to hand daily! for those how have to drink it with all the additives, give a straight 'hightess' try and you just may enjoy it even better while your body thanks you!

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9 Tips to Help Balance Hormones

I found this article on Pinterest (wellnessmama.com) and felt it would benefit you or someone you know, so pass it along....

 

  "If you have symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, weight gain, weight around the middle, trouble sleeping, always sleeping, PMS, endometriosis, infertility, PCOS or other issues, chances are you have hormone imbalance!"

When it comes to health, hormones and gut bacteria have a much bigger effect than many people realize. In fact, these two factors can destroy health even if everything else (diet, supplements, etc) is optimized. Conversely, fixing hormones and gut bacteria can do a lot to boost health, even if not all the other factors are optimal. In fact, there are even studies about using certain hormone reactions to heal brain trauma

What are Hormones?

“Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including

• Growth and development
• Metabolism – how your body gets energy from the foods you eat
• Sexual function
• Reproduction
• Mood

Endocrine glands, which are special groups of cells, make hormones. The major endocrine glands are the pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, adrenal glands and pancreas. In addition, men produce hormones in their testes and women produce them in their ovaries.” (source)
Hormones are produced using good fats and cholesterol, so lack of these important dietary factors can cause hormone problems simply because the body doesn’t have the building blocks to make them. Toxins containing chemicals that mimic these building blocks or that mimic the hormones themselves are also problematic because the body can attempt to create hormones using the wrong building blocks… mutant estrogen anyone?
The endocrine system is a complex system that we will probably never completely understand, but there are some basic things you can do to boost your  body’s ability to create and balance hormones:

1. Avoid High Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fats

I’ve talked about this before, but the body is simply not meant to consume these man-made fats found in vegetable oils. From that article:
The human body is about 97% saturated and monounsaturated fat, with only 3 % Polyunsaturated fats. Half of that three percent is Omega-3 fats, and that balance needs to be there. Vegetable oils contain very high levels of polyunsaturated fats, and these oils have replaced many of the saturated fats in our diets since the 1950s.
The body needs fats for rebuilding cells and hormone production, but it has to use the building blocks we give it. When we give it a high concentration of polyunsaturated fats instead of the ratios it needs, it has no choice but to incorporate these fats into our cells during cell repair and creation.
The problem is that polyunsaturated fats are highly unstable and oxidize easily in the body (if they haven’t already oxidized during processing or by light exposure while sitting on the grocery store shelf). These oxidized fats cause inflammation and mutation in cells.
In arterial cells, these mutations cause inflammation that can clog arteries. When these fats are incorporated into skin cells, their mutation causes skin cancer. (This is why people often get the most dangerous forms of skin cancer in places where they are never exposed to the sun, but that is a topic for another day!)
When these oils are incorporated into cells in reproductive tissue, some evidence suggests that this can spur problems like endometriosis and PCOS. In short, the body is made up of saturated and monounsaturated fats, and it needs these for optimal health.”
Bottom line: Don’t eat fats like Vegetable oil, peanut oil, canola oil, soybean oil, margarine, shortening or other chemically altered fats. Choose fats like coconut oil, real butter, olive oil (don’t heat!) and animal fats (tallow, lard) from healthy sources instead and eat lots of high Omega-3 fish.

2. Limit the Caffeine

I love coffee, a lot, but the truth is that too much caffeine can wreak havoc on the endocrine system, especially if there are other hormone stressors involved too like pregnancy, presence of toxins, beneficial fat imbalance or stress.
Cut down the coffee if you can, or replace with beneficial herbal teas (a list of my favorite recipes coming soon!). If you can’t or won’t cut the coffee, use it as a way to sneak in your beneficial fats by adding 1 tablespoon coconut oil to each cup and blending in the blender to emulsify. It is like a latte but with healthy fats!

3. Avoid Toxins

Toxins found in pesticides, plastics, household chemicals and even mattresses can contain hormone disrupting chemicals that mimic hormones in the body and keep the body from producing real hormones. Things like hormonal birth control can (obviously) do the same thing.
If you have hormone imbalance or are struggling to get pregnant, avoiding these toxins is very important! Cook in glass or non-coated metal pans (no non-stick or teflon!) and avoid heating or storing foods in plastic. Find organic produce and meat whenever possible and don’t use chemical pesticides or cleaners. There are recipes for natural cleaners on this page.

4. SLEEP

Can’t emphasize this one enough (tried with the all-caps-yelling though)! If you aren’t getting enough sleep, your hormone will not be balanced. Period.
Use these tips to help improve your sleep and just do it! This can single handedly improve hormones and is even linked to longer life, less chance of disease and optimizing weight.

5. Supplement Wisely

In a perfect world, we would be rising and sleeping with the sun, getting Vitamin D from the sun and Magnesium from the ocean while relaxing and exercising in great balance each day in a stress-free world. Since I doubt that describes any of us currently, supplements can fill in the gaps. I’ve talked about the basic supplements that I take before, but there are some specific ones that are helpful for hormone support.

• Maca- A tuber in the radish family that has a history of boosting hormone production and libido. Many women notice less PMS, increased fertility, and improved skin while men notice increased sperm production, libido and better sleep. Maca is also high in minerals and essential fatty acids, making it great for hormones.  It is available in powder form (least expensive option) or in capsules.
• Magnesium- Magnesium supports hundreds of reactions in the body and often contributes to better sleep (which is great for hormones!). There are several effective forms of Magnesium: In powder form with a product like Natural Calm so that you can vary your dose and work up slowly,  ionic liquid form  can be added to food and drinks and dose can be worked up slowly,or  transdermal form by using Magnesium oil applied to skin. This is often the most effective option for those with damaged digestive tract or severe deficiency.
• Vitamin D- A pre-hormone is supportive of hormone function. Best obtained from the sun if possible, or from a D3 supplement or Fermented Cod Liver Oil.
• Fermented Cod Liver Oil- Provides many of the necessary building blocks for hormone production including Vitamins A, D, and K. It also is a great source of Omega-3s and beneficial fats.
• Gelatin is a great source of calcium, magnesium and phosphate. It supports hormone production and digestive health and helps sooth inflammation, especially in joints. We use Great Lakes Kosher as I was able to verify with the company that it is sourced from grass-fed, humanely raised cows, and as such is higher in nutrients.

6. Exercise Lightly

If you have hormone imbalance, intense extended exercise can actually make the problem worse in the short term. Sleep is actually more important, at least during the balancing phase, so focus on relaxing exercises like walking or swimming and avoid the extended running, cardio and exercise videos, for now….

7. Lift Heavy Weights

While extended cardio can be bad, short bursts of heavy lifting (kettlebells, deadlifts, squats, lunges) can be beneficial since they trigger a cascade of beneficial hormone reactions. Aim for a few sets (5-7) at a weight that really challenges your, but make sure to get help with form and training if you haven’t done these before as bad form can be harmful!

8. Eat Some Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is amazing for hormone health. It provides the necessary building blocks for hormone production, can assist weight loss, reduce inflammation, and even has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
If you really need hormone help, aim to consume 1/4 cup of added coconut oil a day. My favorite way is to blend into coffee or tea. This is the highest quality one I’ve found.

9. Fix Your Leptin

Leptin is a master hormone, and if it is out of balance or if you are resistant to it, no other hormones will balance well. Fixing leptin will also help boost fertility, make weight loss easier, improve sleep, and lower inflammation.

Source:

I have added here what is listed on how to fix your Leptin from the website:

"...In short, the (non-negotiable) factors that will help improve leptin response are:

• Eating little to no simple starches, refined foods, sugars and fructose
• Consuming a large amount of protein and healthy fats first thing in the morning, as soon after waking as possible. This promotes satiety and gives the body the building blocks to make hormones. My go-to is a large scramble with 2-3 eggs, vegetables and left over meat from the night before cooked in coconut oil.
• Be in bed by ten (no excuses) and optimize your sleep!
• Get outside during the day, preferably barefoot on the ground, in mid-day sun with some skin exposed. There are many reasons this is helpful and I’ll be explaining them soon)
• DON’T SNACK!!! When you are constantly eating, even small amounts, during the day it keeps your liver working and doesn’t give hormones a break. Try to space meals at least 4 hours apart and don’t eat for at least 4 hours before bed. This includes drinks with calories but herbal teas, water, coffee or tea without cream or sugar are fine.
• Don’t workout at first. If you are really Leptin resistant, this will just be an additional stress on the body. Let your body heal a little first, then add in the exercise.
• When you do exercise, do only sprints and weight lifting. Walk or swim if you want to but don’t do cardio just for the sake of cardio. It’s just a stress on the body. High intensity and weight lifting, on the other hand, give the hormone benefits of working out without the stress from excess cardio and are great after the first few weeks. Also, workout in the evening, not the morning, to support hormone levels.
• Remove toxins from your life as these are a stress on your body. There will be more specifics on how to accomplish this in the next few weeks, but getting rid of processed foods, commercial deodorants (make your own) and comercial soap (use microfiber) will go a long way!
• Eat (or take) more Omega-3s (fish, grassfed meats, chia seeds) and minimize your Omega-6 consumption (vegetable oils, conventional meats, grains, etc) to get lower inflammation and help support healthy leptin levels.

[Product Review] 6 Ways to Complete the Perfect Look for Spring 2013

Check out our Perfect Spring Look with Motives® Products

Spring and summer bring several reasons to celebrate: cookouts, spring formals, proms, graduation parties, and often many weddings.

Pay attention to the beauty plights that warm weather brings, from skin care issues to lasting makeup, and offer alternatives! Assemble your own customizable kit of beauty products to wear, show off,

Here are a few of our favorites to get you started.

Eyes: Situation: “I don’t have any spring makeup or colors that match my skin tone anymore!” Whip out the Fantasy Palette from your purse and show your admirer how you achieved perfect soft, spring hues with one product. You shaped your bold, definite eyebrows with the Motives for La La Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil and credit Motives for La La Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara for your long, full lashes.
 

Lips: Situation: “My lipstick never stays on in this humidity!” Pull out your favorite shade of the Rich Formula Lipstick and the Motives Lip Lock. Show them how you apply the lip lock before the lipstick, achieving clean, lip look that lasts!
 

Cheeks: Situation: “I’m so busy and my makeup always comes off half way through the day.” Show them your Motives Boxed Beauty palette, with the perfect combination of natural hues that compliment any look. The Boxed Beauty is perfect for makeup on the go.

Face: Situation: “My foundation never matches my summer skin tone and it always fades so fast!” Tell them about the Motives Perfecting Face Primer that locks your foundation in place throughout the day. Then show them your Color Perfection Quad, an all-in-one four part foundation that’s perfect for concealer, matching your skin tone, contour, and providing full coverage!
 

Tan: Situation: “I would do anything for a tan but I always burn!” or “I would love to get some sun but I’m inside at my desk all day.” It’s time to test out the new Motives Bronzing Lotion! It provides full, natural looking coverage that gives a glow rather than a painted look.
 

Nails: Situation: “I need a good spring color now that it’s time to show my toes!” You’re wearing the Motives Nail Lacquer in Daydream, a color available for a limited time only as part of one of the leading nail color lines on the market. Chip resistant with a smooth application, your nails will stand out and outlast your friends. They’ll be dying to know your secret!


Seasonal changes always bring new fashion trends and looks, so this is the perfect time to leverage the beauty products you know and love to build relationships and earn lasting customers all year around. What’s your go-to Motives® product for spring/summer 2013?

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