When I was contacted by Julie, the founder of Skin Free skincare in order to do a review and giveaway I was very interested in the product. I have very sensitive skin and some days it behaves and ot
her days it does not. So I was very interested by the fact that it was formulated by a pharmacist for people with extremely sensitive skin, allergies, very dry skin or those who have other conditions that affect skin troubles.
ontaining chemicals that are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. They have whipped this Tamanu Butter with such ingredients as olive and shea. I usually have really dry legs and must always put lots and lots of cream on it to keep it hydrated so I thought that the Tamanu Butter would be a good shot at getitng my legs hydrated. I didn't have to put much on but I could really tell the results would last. I put it on at night and in the morning my legs were still soft and they didn't have the tell-tale whiteness of dry skin. I now use it almost daily to keep my legs nice and moisturized.
warded a Toxicity Rating of "0" from the Environmental Working Group. And their soap has received the National Exzema Association's Seal of Acceptance. That's a lot of prestigious awards! The fact that they are sold in over 2,500 Walgreens stores as well as on their website, in addition to other well known stores is testament to this fact. Skin Free is also sold on their own website here. While the prices may seem a bit pricey at first, you have to consider that it is your health and your skin. Would you really want to slather on products that contain toxins that will leak into your system causing untold damage? It is well worth the price knowing that not only will these products ease your skin problems, but they won't cause any additional health concerns and that is simply priceless.
Julie was so generous in offering one of my readers a chance to try out these amazing products by offering a $30 gift certificate to use towards any product!! What a great opportunity to try some amazing products!!!
This is the perfect giveaway for the people who entered the Boojiboo giveaway but didn’t win because you 
have another chance to win an amazing apron for your very own!
While browsing Etsy, I recently chanced upon Lover Dovers Clothing and I was drawn in by the very adorable dresses. All of Erin’s dresses are her own original designs, and she makes all of my own patterns. So as you can see she is very talented!! Erin designs her dresses so that they will not only be comfortable and practical but super cute as well!!! All of her designs are MACHINE WASHABLE and designed to fit for a long time.
I love how her clothes have a retro rock feeling to them and that they look like retro aprons!! And apron dresses are not the only things that she sells her shop is quite versatile offering such things as hair bows, tote bags, skirts and even accessories for dolls!! You can get your daughter and her doll a matching outfit! How cute is that? And if you want to get
some of this retro rock designs for yourself, she just introduced a line of amazing women's aprons that would look amazing with her Retro Kitchen Set that would look simply amazing in any kitchen!
I would have to say my favourite piece would be the Retro Black white polka dot PARTY DRESS has hot PINK trim or even that adorable Tea Party anyone pink Cupcakes with a cherry on top and aqua polka dots sweetest retro storybook dress!
Here is Erin’s Interview:
Name- Erin Campbell
Name of shop- Lover Dovers Clothing
Location- Whittier, Ca- Los Angeles area
Favorite item from your shop: Today it would be my pink polka dot kitty cat dress. My favourite changes a lot though!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23040203
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am about 90% pure creative energy!! I live and breathe design. I can remember always feeling so frustrated as
a child. I had this creative energy coursing through me and arts and craft class was only 2 times a week for 30 min. This wasn't cutting it!! I have always been a clothing designer. I tought myself how to sew and I started making my own clothes. I went to college and majored in Fashion Design to earn my degree. Looking back at my final final project, I designed a group of bridal dresses that was basically the same dress that I had been sketching since 1st grade. I have always had a very very femine dramatic style. I love to add different surprising details to my designs. I study the history of fashion, and follow the active art scene. I am married to the artist Joe Alvarez, and have 2 kids.
When and what made you want to open up your shop?
I opened my etsy shop in the end of January. I have always wanted my own shop, and etsy is the perfect place to start out.
Tell us a little bit more about your creation process:
I am not sure how to describe my process, I have a million creative ideas spinning in my head. I struggle to decide what to make first, I have ADD!!. That i
s not a joke. At all times I have at least 15 projects going. Some thing cut, some half sewn, some just sketches. I would say that I get inspired by something, maybe a fabric, trim, a picture, or a theme. Then I decide what to make out of the inspiration.
Where do you draw inspiration from: I currently draw a lot of inspiration from my little 3 year old girl. When I was pregnant with her, this amazing flood of creativity came over me. I now had a place to channel my creative energy. I have always drawn inspiration from fashion history. Currently I am into the 40's and 50's. I love the bright fun colors, and all of the details they would use. These era's were very detail oriented!! I also get out into the community to see what is out there. Living in Los Angeles, there is so much going on to inspire you here, if you look for it.
If you could be an animal what would you be and why?
I would want to be a cat. I love cats, they have a mind of their own!!
If you could have one super power what would it be and why? This is an easy question- I would love to have the power to make all of my ideas materialize as I imagine them!! That would be great.
The Giveaway:
How to Enter:
1) Go to Erin’s etsy shop and comment on your most favourite item for one entry!
2) If you become a new follower you get four more entries
3) If you are currently a follower you get six more entries (Yay for being loyal blog followers!)
4) If you post my button on your blog you get five extra entries
5) If you blog about this contest and include a link you gain five more entries
6) Go visit Erin’s blog and leave her some blog love, you get two extra entries
7) If you buy anything from her shop you get ten additional entries (Make sure you let her know as well as myself!)
8) If you enter any of my current giveaways held on my blog, you can get one entry for each contest you enter! Make sure you let me know which ones you entered!
9) If you vote for my entry “La Bella Vita” (second one from the top) here you get one extra entry!
Wow that’s a lot of entries you can receive! And please have a way for me to contact you!! If your email is on your blog profile that will also work! If you are entering more than once you only have to give me your email in one comment...that way you don't have to put it on all of them, to save you a bit of time! =)
The contest will run until July 23rd!
Here are your random numbers:
1090
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Summer days are finally here!! And after months being stuck indoors fantasizing about the day that we can finally ditch the sweaters and bulky jackets, the chance to don a swimsuit and to frolic in the sun is finally here! And I am so excited to finally get rid of my coat since this was a long long winter! But basking out in the sun, many forget that our skin can be prone to damage from the sun’s rays!
As we know, prolonged exposure to the sun- UVA and UVB rays, pollution, and even wind can damage and age our skin. According to a study published in the scientific journal Biogerontology, “environmental factors have been shown to cause major changes in both the structure and biophysical properties of the skin.” Over exposure to the sun actually changes the DNA of the skin, free radicals are produced feeding off of naturally occurring antioxidants found within the body. Antioxidants can work to ward off free-radical damage and can slow or even prevent oxidative damage (the aging process) to the body.
AminoGenesis Skin Care is leading the way by developing the first amino acid-based skincare line. According to AminoGenesis founder Ron Cummings, “collagen and elastin are both made of amino acids, which are proteins found in the skin. The skin becomes depleted of amino acids through environmental factors and the natural aging process.” Combining plant derived amino acids with anti-oxidants, AminoGenesis has created Perfect Reflection, an all natural anti-aging serum. By utilizing:
Perfect Reflection has been proven to repair sun damage, relieve dryness, decrease the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity, texture, firmness, and smoothness.
The Giveaway:
This summer, AminoGenesis would like to offer one of my lucky readers a chance to naturally protect and repair their skin with Perfect Reflection! This is a value of $69!!! But according to sponsor and due to shipping issues, this giveaway is only open to residents in the US! Get a product that is being sold in countless spas and beauty shops around the country!
How to Enter:
1) Head over the AminoGenesis website and list another product you like for one entry
2) List an interesting fact that you have learnt from their website for one entry
3) If you become a new follower you get four more entries
4) If you are currently a follower you get six more entries (Yay for being loyal blog followers!)
5) If you post my button on your blog you get five extra entries
6) If you blog about this contest and include a link you gain five more entries
7) If you enter any of my current giveaways held on my blog, you can get one entry for each contest you enter! Make sure you let me know which ones you entered!
Wow that’s a lot of entries you can receive! And please have a way for me to contact you!! If your email is on your blog profile that will also work! If you are entering more than once you only have to give me your email in one comment...that way you don't have to put it on all of them, to save you a bit of time! =)
The contest will run until July 12th!
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