posts by: SickaThanAverage

Give Your Hair Some Sweet Summer Lovin’ With The Macadamia Professional Endless Summer Sun & Surf Collection

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When speaking about summer hair, we tend to focus on easy and carefree styles (think beach-y waves, loose braids, and top knots) rather than on the need to properly care for our hair during the hottest and most humid season, one when we tend to spend more time basking in the sun, thereby exposing our strands to UV rays  — not to mention immersing our manes in salt water and chlorine.

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The STARSKIN Hollywood Hand Model Nourishing Hand Mask Gloves Will DEFINITELY Fit — And Leave Your Hands Looking Their Best

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The last time I enjoyed smooth, soft, scrape- and callus-free hands (not to mention healthy cuticles) for any prolonged period of time, I was pregnant with my son, who is now 13 years old.

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Empire of the Sunnies — The QUAY x Kylie Sunglass Collection Has Arrived!

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Even if you roll your eyes whenever you spot the names “Kardashian” or “Jenner” in newspapers, magazines, and blogs, there is no denying that the First Family of Reality Television is still setting countless beauty and fashion trends — from waist trainers and corset belts to pastel hair, plump pouts, ripped-to-shreds jeans, and sheer, lingerie-inspired bodysuits.

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Summer Style Sizzle — Cooper & Ella Unveils A Collection Of Pool-Ready Cover-Ups With Blogger-Inspired Prints

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Think bloggers are losing some of their influence?

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Global Beauty Secrets –Take A Journey Around The World of Beauty In This CBS Austin “We Are Austin” Segment!

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Earlier today, I stopped by CBS Austin’s  “We Are Austin” to talk about beauty products steeped in different cultures and containing nutrient-rich ingredients from all over the world.

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Anti-Pollution Beauty Finds — Learn More About The Pollution-Fighting Products Featured on KXAN’s “Studio 512”

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Pollution is unfortunately a part of modern life — from car exhaust fumes to cigarette smoke, wind-blown dust, and infrared rays, we are constantly being exposed to environmental aggressors that can affect the health of our skin and hair.

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Making The Case — caseable’s Made-To-Order Smartphone Cases Are Stunning Traveling Art

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Perhaps this scenario will feel familiar: you splurge on a Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Moschino, or Fendi case for your beloved iPhone, and you’re feeling like the ultimate #styleboss — that is, until you’re at a party, work meeting, or in the elevator and someone whips out their mobile, which is housed in the exact same case.

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Country Strong — Dress To Flaunt Your American Pride This 4th Of July!

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Regardless of who is occupying the Oval Office and whether you embrace liberal or conservative ideologies, the Fourth of July should be a day to set aside the subject matters that divide us, to shelf the political and ideological debates, and instead celebrate all the things that unite us — mainly, our love for this country.

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The End Game — New bhave Fresh Ends Gives Damaged Locks A New Beginning

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Remember how Austin Powers would flash a toothy grin and mutter, “Oh behave!” whenever a foxy lady was saying something he gathered to be flirtatious and provocative?

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The Shining Season — The Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic Will Light Up Your Face (And Your Life!)

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For some time now, I’d heard that the Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic ($15 at Target stores and Target.com) is like a skincare lightsaber: a bottle harboring a magical elixir with illuminating powers.

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