Chanel’s Iridescent eye shadow
One of the best makeup buys I made this year was Chanel’s Iridescent eye shadow, or their Ombre D’eau. I have it in Cascade and it really makes your eyes pop and is so easy to apply.
I learned the application technique of adding a touch of light eyeshadow when I was in Santa Barbara with EA Sports last year. One of their professional makeup artists put a dab of white eyeshadow in the corners of my eyes. I loved the way it looked.
Find it on Chanel.com.
Beauty Products from Global Girlfriend
Have you ever heard of Global Girlfriend? I hadn’t either until I received information about their beauty picks.
Global Girlfriend is a company that brings woman-made products from around the world to us. Not only are the products at Global Girlfriend all woman made, but they are also fair trade and eco-friendly.
There are really fantastic beauty products at Global Girlfriend like the Bosa Body Lotion from Kenya.
The Bosa Body Lotion is made from organic coconut oil and is free of harsh chemicals. Cost: $12.50 for 6 oz. The Bosa Body Lotiono empowers Kenyan women with jobs and economic development. 
Also, take a look at the Kenyan marula oil. It is cold-pressed from the marual fruit and used for its restorative properties. Cost: $28.00 for 2 oz bottle.
On the Net: www.globalgirlfriend.com
Health and Beauty Tuesday: Kmart’s Share the Word Campaign Launches With Steve Harvey
As a blogger I have worked closely with Kmart and I have always had a great experience with them. I had the privilege of being dressed by some of their designers last year at Blogher, which was really fun and an amazing experience. I love how Kmart is working hard to improve their products and reach their customers.
Now, Kmart has teamed up with Steve Harvey for their new Share the Word (kmart.com/sharetheword) campaign which is designed to provide valuable resources to their customers during Black History Month. This year, their focus is beauty and wellness.
Steve Harvey launched the Share the Word campaign last Monday in Atlanta. And in Chicago (Kmart, 4101 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn) on Feb. 27 celebrity hair stylist to the stars Johnny Wright will bring the expertise he’s gained through work with his A-list clientele. Wright will offer his favorite healthy hair tips, provide hair assessments and make suggestions to Kmart customers.
Steve Harvey talks relationships and love to customers at Kmart, 230 Cleveland Ave SW., Atlanta on Monday, February 8. The event, coinciding with Black History Month, is part of the company's 'Share the Word' Beauty and Wellness program designed to celebrate the inner and outer beauty of African-American women. (John Amis / AP Images for Sears Holdings Corp )
Steve Harvey hugs an excited fan while speaking to customers at a Kmart store, 230 Cleveland Ave SW., Atlanta on Monday, February 8. The event, coinciding with Black History Month, is part of the company's 'Share the Word' Beauty and Wellness program designed to celebrate the inner and outer beauty of African-American women. (John Amis / AP Images for Sears Holdings Corp )
If you are on Twitter and want to follow the conversation, check out #sharetheword.
On the Net: www.kmart.com/sharetheword
Princess Beauty
Being and feeling beautiful isn’t always about moms. Sometimes our daughters like to get in on the beauty action as well.
For every The Princess and the Frog Magnetic Paper Doll Set you buy at Dolls Like Me, you will receive a free Princess Tiana lip gloss necklace. What little girl wouldn’t want that?
Plus, if you haven’t heard, Carol’s Daughter has their co-branded Magical Beauty Set with:
The beauty set is currently sold out, so be sure to watch that space for availability.
And just because Princess Tiana is all the rage right now, don’t forget about J. Blossom! J. Blossom, the brainchild of Jamila White, is a beautifully scented brand of beauty products for girls of color. J. Blossom is currently in stock at DollsLikeMe.com.
Spa Goodness
As busy women and mothers we always set lofty goals for relaxation and de-stressing before our health tanks or our minds become cluttered beyond recognition. In 2010 we should really commit to spending time on ourselves, don’t you think?
It sounds terribly cliché, I know, but when we are in desperate need of stress relief, that’s too late. That’s certainly not to say we should spend a whole heap of money on expensive spa treatments. But relishing a good facial is worth the money, even if it’s only once a quarter.
Visit www.spafinder.com to find a spa in your area. Not only is Spa Finder a comprehensive spa directory, you can also write and read reviews and discover great spa deals.
Healthy Holiday and the Original Facial Cleanser
The American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation have joined forces to eradicate childhood obesity through their joint initiative, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. They have come up with tips to increase physical fitness this holiday season.
Walk It Off – Schedule at least one night a week to eat dinner as a family, and then go for a walk together.
Game of the Week – Start a new weekly tradition and spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon skating or playing touch football as a family.
Form a Team – Scan local resources and sign up as a family for a community fun run, walk or car wash.
On the Net: HealthierGeneration.org
BEAUTY
I have been spending way too much money on facial cleaners for years, incessantly looking for the perfect cleanser for my skin type and I completely forgot about Noxzema. I bought a container of Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream and it’s working far better than all of the expensive cleansers I’ve wasted money on combined. Sometimes we just need to keep it simple.
On the Net: www.Noxzema.com
Coming This Week — Topic-Based Posts
We all make New Year’s resolutions, right? My resolution for Mommy Too! in 2010 is to streamline the content so you can better find information and resources I post. Thing is, I’ll be starting this week.
Each day will be dedicated to a different topic, so three months from now when you want to find that amazing maternity dress I featured or the infant product recall you heard about, it will be easier to do. You’ll also be able to go through the archives as well.
So, without further ado, here are the topics I will cover each weekday. I hope you join me!
Nadia Simone: Age 2 1/2 years
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