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IN the Shades
Change your glasses and change the world!
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Party Dresses for Every Holiday Fete!
The hustle and bustle has already started and the malls are absolutely rammed with women who are anxiously looking for that perfect holiday dress. Luckily! I came across some helpful pieces in Marie Claire Magazine that should make your shopping experience a little bit easier. I love this time of year, but do I look forward to fight of parking, standing in hour long line ups and hunting for that bargain? Not really. But when I get my hands on the perfect outfit, it’s worth it!
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Winter-Skin Blues No More @lovephilosophy
Every year around this time my skin starts to get dry. I decided this year that I would try something different than just my usual moisturizer that I use everyday. I was suggested to use a serum, which is now officially part of my daily facial routine. 🙂
I bought Philosophy: When Hope Is Not Enough, which is a facial firming serum. For $38 you get 1 oz, which is a bit pricey, but you also don’t have to use a lot!
This product tightens up your skin, hydrates it, and minimizes the look of wrinkles and fine lines.
I cleanse my face, put a little bit of this on, some moisturizer, and I’m all set. And when I put on makeup, it goes on so smooth. This product absorbs quickly and I definitely feel it replenishing my skin.
The one con I have though is that I don’t like the smell! It’s just when you put it on, otherwise the scent goes away. Definitely worth it nonetheless!
Check out their Facebook and Twitter! There are many other products that this skin care brand has!
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Shopping Early? Follow @CRMWineFoodFest
Join us March 15-18, 2012 for the First Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival. Alternating yearly between Cancun and the Riviera Maya, we will delight our guests on two great beach and resort destinations.The Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival 2012 will hold over 30 innovative events for lovers of wine, food, music and culture in Cancun:
Celebrity Chef and Winemaker Dinners
Including two tributes dinners:
One to Mexico, designated by UNESCO as “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”
The other to world-celebrated chef Ferran Adrià
Luxury Catamaran Cruise and Private Beach Club Dinner
Join Master Mixologist Junior Merino on a luxurious catamaran cruise followed by a private beach club dinner lunchExclusive 90+ Wines and Spirits Tastings
The best wines and spirits from Spain, USA, Mexico, Argentina, and ChileExciting Cooking Demonstrations
Given by celebrity chefs from Canada, the USA, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and PeruAmerican Express Gourmet Tasting Village
Walk through our Village and taste signature dishes from some of the best restaurant Chefs, paired with wines and spirits. Delight your palate with gourmet company products including coffees, ice creams, chocolates and more…
Closing Latin Grill Fiesta
Meet the best Argentinian & Brazilian Grill Chefs “Parrilladas” and enjoy a fiesta featuring surprise entertainment and fireworks.Cancun After-Dark Parties
Sample the best tequilas, vodkas, martinis, tapas and sinful desserts; all while moving to the rhythms created by a top DJ, to take you late into the nightTo enhance your personal experience, we are limiting the number of participants at each event, facilitating interaction between guests and celebrity chefs.
Combine the Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival with a travel destination that no other festival can match: World class beaches, awesome Mayan sites, Spanish haciendas and colonial villages, magical underground pools “cenotes”, snorkeling or diving at the world’s second largest barrier reef, high seas fishing, ecological parks and pristine islands, fun adventure tours for all ages, an easily accessible airport, and a wide variety of hotels for all budgets.
The Festival is committed to giving back to our community. The beneficiary for year one is the Ciudad de la Alegria – The City of Joy. We will be supporting its goal to empower disadvantaged children, victims of violence and care for the elderly.
Join us in Paradise March 15-18, 2012!
This is the perfect Christmas present for your special someone!
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DIRTBAGS!!!
Sup Cole World!!!
Hope everything is everything and you are having a wonderful holiday season :0). In this blog i will introduce you to Austin’s own Dirtbags Inc a very unique group of artist who i had a chance to recently sit down and interview , ENJOY!
*DB= Dirtbags
1) How did the name “Dirtbags” come about?
DB- The name “Dirtbags” came from me and my friend, we always used to be like man that’s some dirtbag shit you did right there. ha. It was a term that you really don’t hear anymore. I mean, I like to do dirtbag shit.. I like to drink, women, party, get trashed.. etc. What I am doing is taking something negative and making it into a positive.
2) What do most folk assume its about before you even tell them the meaning?DB-I had one person, be like, what is dirtbags?? it doesn’t sound appealing, especially to women. I just ha said “Positive People Positve Outcomes” that usually turns everybody’s frown upside down. #dirtbags
3) Share with us the type of music “Dirtbags Inc” is trying to push out to your fan base and future fan base?
DB- *Candace Bellamy(rnb/soul) *Noah Swords King of the Deathmatch (hiphop/veganrap/hipster) as well as our other artist *Qlee and *Cutta
4)As you know SXSW (South By South West) is one of the BIGGEST events in Austin,TX and even the world. Do you have plans to showcase any of your artist in upcoming SXSW events?
DB-YES!! We will definately be on a few showcases for SXSW.
5) Ive actually heard one of QLee’s mixtapes. It was dope, what’s he working on at the moment?
DB-Thanks. Qlee is actually working on another mixtape. He finished up 1..2 many mornings a few months ago, 1..2 many mornings is coming out soon. This mixtape is going to be real special. He has a Core DJ from Austin, TX. DJ Hella Yella whom did a terrific job on the mixtape. It was definately great having him aboard this project. The “mysterious girl” video is going to be shot here in the next few weeks. That is going to be something to be on the look out for. It’s different, sexy, unique, mysterious, classy just a bundle of greatness waiting for your eyes.
6) Anything else you would want our veiwers to know about Dirtbag Inc? Also where can they keep updated with your movement?DB- “Positive People Positive Outcomes” 3PO Dirtbags INC is not a label or a group. All of the artists I represent are independent. www.twitter.com/dirtbaglife www.facebook.com/dirtbagsinc www.youtube.com/Thedirtbaglife I have a website that is under construction right now. www.dirtbaglife.org For all booking, info and features contact dirtbagsinc@gmail.comCheck out the video below from one of Dirtbags artist QLee
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@BCAGlobal Food & Wine Experience
Picture a breath-taking, historic venue, tucked under Manhattan’s 59th Street Bridge, filled with a bounty of multi-cultural food, wine and spirits, all for your tasting pleasure. That was the scene at the 8th Annual BCA Food and Wine Experience, November 18.
At this event, aspiring culinary and beverage professionals learn about the industry; established restauranteurs, sommeliers, and importers network and display their acheivements in the field with booths and tables from their businesses; and the BCA honors the dedication of pioneers of color in the wine industry with the Vision in Wine Award. This year’s winner was David Gonzales of Pernod Ricard USA.
There were over 50 chefs serving tasty bites, from sweet to savory, along with wine and spirits from every region.
Here are some mouth-watering highlights from the evening:
About the BCA: The BCA is a nationwide non-profit, educational and networking organization of hospitality and food service professionals. Their mission is to create exposure and provide educational and professional opportunities for culinary and hospitality professionals of color. For more info, visit: www.bcaglobal.org.
xoxo, Olisa
