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Preorder Your New Fall Essential: Lørdag & Søndag Bag
Lørdag & Søndag, Norwegian for Saturday & Sunday, is one of Mexico’s hottest breakout brands, merges clean aesthetics with timeless designs and environmentally friendly materials. They have been featured in major magazines such as GQ, L’Officiel, Vanity Fair, InStyle, Life & Style, Grazia, and Esquire.
Designed and made in Mexico under the vision of Salvador Compañ, every piece displays a timeless Scandinavian simplicity, quality, and functionality aimed by Lørdag & Søndag in the creation process to allow both men and women to wear each bag.
All of their pieces are handmade by Mexican artisans, and they strive to use only local raw materials to help support the community’s generations old craftsmanship. Additionally, the Lørdag & Søndag branded dust bags that come with each piece are made by an organization of Mexican mothers of children with muscular dystrophy.
Here is the best part for HeyDoYo fans: As part of the lead up to our launch, they have partnered with HeyDoYou.com to give readers a sneak peek and an opportunity to preorder their bag before they hit any brick & mortar retailers in the United States & Canada!
Håndsag is Lørdag & Søndag’s iconic bag. It is an Industrial felt and vegetable tanned leather backpack with inner division and compartment, also both made out of felt. This backpack has reinforced leather straps and its closures are two metal clasps, which allow easy access to the content of the bag.
Size: (40 x 35.5 x 9 cm)
Price: $354
Bucket– Burgundy – Tumbled leather bucket bag featuring details in pinewood. This piece comes with a small interior pocket and solid hide strap. Also comes in Black, Ocean Blue, Forest Green.
Size: (Height: 32.5cm Diameter: 24cm)
Price: $225
Søm is a beautiful black leather clutch. This piece comes with a long leather strap to close it up and its design makes it perfect to be used as a tablet case.
Size: (26.5 x 21 x 1 cm)
Price: $99
Waxed Håndsag – Olive Green is a square backpack made out of one hundred percent waxed cotton canvas and vegetable tanned leather. This piece comes with a waxed canvas inner division and a compartment for small items. It can be found in this month’s issue of Esquire Magazine Latin America
Size: (42 x 36 x 9 cm)
Price: $299
Site: www.lordagsondag.com
Global Preorder Site: www.lordagsondagusa.com
Promo Code: HeyDoYou Saves You 10% on Preorder
Promo Period: 9/16 – 9/30
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The ‘M’ Word
Mindfulness has recently been creeping, front-line-and-centre, onto mainstream magazine, newspaper and blog headlines, and is being featured as the panacea for everything from losing weight, parenting more effectively, having more positive and productive social as well as work-related interactions, eating less, managing anger and getting more restful sleep.
However Mindfulness isn’t a ‘trick’ or a gimmick or even anything new, nor is it something mystical, exclusive to those who are spiritually-inclined. Mindfulness is a process that any human can undertake and one which requires no physical resources.
But that does NOT mean that Mindfulness is easy, especially if you have never undertaken such a mental and emotional journey before. In fact, the contrary is true! Nonetheless, the strategies required to cultivate Mindfulness are accessible to most of us and, when we stick with it and practise regularly (like with all things), Mindfulness actually becomes easier.
So, what is Mindfulness? In short, it is the ability to be fully present in the moment without wishing or trying to make it different. We often find ourselves functioning on “autopilot mode,” floating from one activity to another without even thinking about what we are doing, predisposed by and preoccupied with the past which is over and/or a future that has not been guaranteed to us. It is no wonder at all that we often find ourselves feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and simply exhausted!
Mindfulness practices can help to restore and strengthen the connection between our minds and our bodies, which can further contribute to improved health, functioning and well-being, despite and in spite of everything else that is bound to happen all around us.
Try one of these simple Mindfulness exercises today to get you going 🙂
Mindful Breathing
You can perform this exercise while standing up or sitting down. The goal is to be still and focus on your breath for one minute. Start by breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth (Inhale to a count of 3 and exhale to a count of 3).
Let go of all your thoughts as you do this, including that never-ending list of to-dos. Just let yourself be still for one minute and focus on your breath. When thoughts come up (which they will), acknowledge them and then let them pass, do not dwell on them – this is the key.
Watch your breath renew you with life, as it enters your body and fills your lungs and chest, and then watch this same exuberant energy leave your body and release into the world as your breath releases through your mouth.
Mindful Observation
You can also perform this exercise while standing up or sitting down. The goal of this exercise is to help you connect with your environment, something that we easily miss while rushing around in “auto-pilot mode”.
Choose an object (preferably an organic and natural object from your environment, such as a plant, a tree, an insect, a body of water, you get the point!) and focus on watching it for a minute or two. Try not to focus on anything except noticing this object and being aware of what you are looking at for as long as you can manage to. Allow yourself to be consumed by this object, try to connect with its energy and its role and purpose in your world. Look at it as if you are seeing it for the first time and explore every aspect of its presence.
Food for Thought…
Cultivating Mindfulness can help us to cope better with the thoughts and feelings that cause us distress in our everyday lives. By regularly practising Mindfulness, rather than functioning on “auto-pilot mode” (this state, by the way, is influenced by negative past experiences as well as fears/worries of future possibilities), we can teach our mind to be present in the moment. This not only allows us to appreciate our lives a lot more more than we usually tend to, but it also allows us to deal with life’s challenges in a more calm, clear-minded, patient and assertive way. Before you know it, being present in the moment will become as much of a habit as being distracted used to be and even better yet, you can develop a consciousness that frees you from unhelpful, distorted, self-limiting thought patterns and instead enables you to focus on your positive emotions that increase compassion in ourselves and others.
I’m going to start a new tab for Mindfulness posts on this Blog and will strive to post articles on various themes. If you have any suggestions or questions please feel free to comment below or email me your suggestions 🙂
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Fall Beauty Essentials: Million Dollar Tan
It may be time to say farewell to summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your sexy tan. Million Dollar Tan’s new limited edition self-tanner, Summer Sun is finally here. Now, you can be a bronzed goddess all year round!
Have a beauty lover on your holiday list? Summer Sun is the ultimate sunless tanning mousse that compliments every skin tone. Nourishing and rich, this ultra-bronze self-tanner is made with raw, organic DHA, and contains ZERO parabens. It’s formulated with TANlock technology, a proprietary blend of botanicals designed to make your tan last longer and fade more evenly.
Summer Sun is a buildable tanning product, mea
ning you have full control over how rich or light you want your golden tan to look. Unlike other self-tanners, this one leaves zero sticky residue and is streak-free, guaranteeing a flawless tan each time. Ultra-gentle and natural, this tanning mousse will not damage your skin or clog your pores. Made with natural botanical extracts, your skin will appear healthy and radiant. Farewell sunburns, premature aging and sunspots! For a limited time only Million Dollar Tan is introducing Summer Sun, The Ultimate Sunless Tan:
- Formulated with TANlock TM Tan Perfecting technology
- Contains Deoplex, a natural odor neutralizer that keeps tanning totally fresh and revitalizing
- Light and airy mousse
- Can be applied quickly and easily
- Leaves your skin streak-free
- Absorbs quickly
- Works on all skin types
- Does not clog pores
- Ultra-gentle
- Cruelty-free
- No fillers
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Don’t Break the Bank: Affordable Serums from Art Naturals
An essential skincare step for glowing, smooth, skin shouldn’t be costing you an arm and a leg. From aging and sun spots to fine lines, wrinkles and bags, facial serums from Art Naturals have got you covered!
Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Serum
A blend of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E and jojoba seed work together to fight wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, dryness and protect from irritation. Your skin will be left nourished and moisturized!
Price: $15, available online via www.artnaturals.com.
Enhanced Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Organically infused, reducing signs of aging and sun spots all while restoring youthful, glow and minimizing existing wrinkles while preventing new wrinkles from forming. A gentle and rapid absorption allows it to be used along with makeup and daily moisturizers!
Price: $15, available online via www.artnaturals.com.
Enhanced Retinol Serum
This serum is ideal for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, age spots and under eye bags. The antioxidant properties will restore skin’s healthy and youthful complexion and shine.
Price: $15, available online via www.artnaturals.com.
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Fall Wedding Must Haves
Although summer may be coming to an end, wedding season is still in full swing! So, whether you’re planning a wedding, or looking for that perfect gift for newlyweds-to-be this fall, we’ve got you covered!
May Arts
Decorate your dress, ceremony or reception with beautiful artisan ribbon! May Arts has the best and most high-quality ribbon on the market that is sure to add an elegant touch to your special day. Their ribbon selection has a wide variety of sizes, textures and colors with beautiful attention to detail to make your wedding decor a true work of art!
V SHOP
Gift the newlyweds-to-be in your life with V SHOP stationery! V SHOP makes beautiful stationery, including weekly to-do lists, weekly meal planning lists and much more! Available in their signature black and white designs, V SHOP can fit perfectly with any household décor. Lots of love goes into the production of each individual product – each piece is printed, cut, glued, scored, foiled and packaged by hand.
Worldly Goods, Too
Looking for a unique wedding gift that the bride and groom can use in their home? Worldly Goods, Too has stunning decor accents to liven up any space! Worldly Goods, Too specializes in artisan crafted, fine mouth-blown glass pieces seen on display in art galleries and high-end lifestyle stores! Their dramatic bottles, bowls, MetalArt serving treys, stunning candle holders and unique wall art are great pieces to display all year round! They have pieces for every season! Products are available to both wholesale buyers via Worldly Goods, Inc; and retail consumers via their new retail site: World Goods, Too.
Trust Fund Beauty
Get wedding gorgeous with Trust Fund’s new fall colors! The folks at Trust Fund take your outer beauty very seriously – that’s their business. They sell nail polish and lipstick products formulated with love in the U.S.A. and EU, which are always vegan and cruelty-free. If you are looking to minimize the toxic content you are exposed to, and you believe you can be beautiful without being cruel, Trust Fund is the cosmetics company for you. Needless to say, Trust Fund products are a must have for your wedding glam!
Fake Bake
Get that sun-kissed glow for your honeymoon with Fake Bake’s newest tannin
g phenomenon. The Flawless Coconut Tanning Serum is a “bronzing hybrid,” that will give you that highly sought-after glow celebrities rock all year around. This luxurious serum is easy to apply, dries quickly and contains nourishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, coconut oil, glycerin and silk amino acids. It works vigorously to plump and cushion skin while preventing dehydration and wrinkles. 5 oz. retails for $31. 
Or, try Fake Bake’s Double Shot Expresso Tan, which is a high-performance self-tanner that gives you a natural, but rich looking tan. Great for experienced self-tanners, the Double Shot Expresso Tan glides on smooth, absorbs evenly and dries fast. With triple-tanner activators, you can achieve that deep, golden tan that looks stunning against whites and vivacious colors. Retails for $27.50.
GLOW for a cause
Look and feel your best with GLOW for a cause products! From body butter to lip balm and perfumes, you will smell divine and look fine on your big day. Delicate fragrances will keep you smelling fresh all day and you can feel good knowing that every Glow for a cause product you buy is directly helping one of the many charities that Glow for a cause donates to with each purchase!
CareRing
CareRing is a genius little innovation as seen on The Today Show, that protects your ring from getting nicked, scratched, lost or damaged! Do you take your ring off when doing dirty housework, traveling, working out, swimming, or doing your hair? It can be a pain to always take it off and on, but now you don’t have to! 
CareRing not only protects your ring from getting damaged and slipping off your finger; it gives you that calming peace of mind knowing that your precious jewelry is safe. This genius ring protector cov
ers all shapes and sizes of diamonds, with its patent pending dome shape and ring guards on both sides. It even comes in a wedding band for for men! Price: $9.99. CareRing is made of a safe, inert material with many features that make it the ideal choice for ring protection. The benef
its to having a CareRing cover makes life a little easier. Watch this 60-second video here. CareRing…
- is made of a CLEAR silicone that provides excellent visibility of rings beneath it
- is Hypoallergenic, no open pores to harbor bacteria
- protects and insulates from extreme temperatures, abrasions, and impacts
- has excellent sealing performance – keeps moisture out!
- is easy to put on and take off!
CareRing is a must for anyone with ring “bling” they want to cherish and keep forever. The ring cover comes in various colors and prices and is also available for WholeSale buyers.
Ecco Bella
Experience long-lasting makeup that will keep you looking even more radiant as the day goes on with Ecco Bella! From makeup to hair care to skin care and fragrance, Ecco Bella has beautiful and cruelty-free lines that make you look better as the day goes by. Have clear skin, beautiful hair, fabulous makeup and smell amazing with Ecco Bella’s stunning variety of products!
Born Skincare
Achieve perfect skin for the big day with Born Skincare. Nourish your skin without the exposure to toxins and chemicals with Born’s full range of chemical-free skincare products! Born products are not only made with ingredients that are healthy for your skin but avidly works to keep your skin glowing all season long.
Sugar Bean Jewelry
Give your bridesmaids something they will love as a “thank you” for standing by your side on the big day! Sugar Bean Jewelry is made to look and feels like high-end jewelry, so much that even celebrities like Kim Kardashian love this line! Now you can gift your girl besties with this same look of luxury at an affordable price! Made with great attention to detail, there is sure to be a piece that fits everyone’s style, from classic elegant looks to more trendy pieces. Sugar Bean has perfect bridesmaids gifts that your bridesmaids can wear to all match on the big day. This is something they will surely want to wear again!
Million Dollar Tan
Maintaining that bronzed glow for the big day has never been easier, thanks to Million Dollar Tan’s Ultimate Sunless Tanning Products, which come in all types of applications. Whether you prefer lotions, sprays or mousses, their tanning products are sure to give you a natural looking glow for your wedding without having to spend a minute in the sun!
Mother Trucker & co.
Mother Trucker hats are the perfect gift for the future BRIDE. The lucky bride, and future MRS. can also gift her favorite ladies with TEAM
BRIDE hats, which are all smaller than traditional trucker hats, with less space on the cap top to ensure a perfect fit! The brand boasts a variety of collections including their new “MRS.” collection, celebrating wives and future wives with messages like “Wifey.” The perfect accessory for upcoming bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or everyday wear. HGTV Flip or Flop star, Christina El Moussa loves hers, as do Real Housewives stars Tamra Judge, Vicki Gunvalson, and Lizzie Rovsek.PrayerBowls
PrayerBowls are stunning porcelain bowls elegantly trimmed with a gold edge and hand-applied Swarovski Crystals. Inscribed on each bowl is a powerful Bible verse, and each set includes a bundle of PrayerCards that the loving couple can use to pray together as they begin their marital journey with a strong relationship with God.
Brixlee & Co.
Brixlee & Co. shirts are made from the highest, uber-soft quality cloth on the market. Their original designs and hand printed in the U.S.A. Perfect for your bachelorette party or bridal shower – choose from fun designs like “team bride” and “bride tribe.”
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4 Tips for Luscious Lips
The desire for full lips is not anything new. From classic bombshells like Brigette Bardot and Sophia Loren to today’s starlets such as Margot Robbie, Angelina Jolie and Rihanna luscious, kissable lips is a trend that never goes out of style. Kylie Jenner has made lip augmentation a hot topic with countless selfie pouts and millions of Instagram followers. Social media is always buzzing with debates over models with fuller lips. How full is too full? When does it start looking fake?
Why such an obsession with a perfect pout? We spoke to Dr. John Zannis board certified plastic surgeon in New Bern North Carolina, to get to the bottom of why now, more than ever the lips are a facial focal point and what women can do to achieve the look.
People see Kylie Jenner’s Instagram and think they’ll just get lip injections too.
“The more that celebrities admit to having lip injections and the more attention this particular procedure gets in the media, the more accessible it becomes. The danger is that the procedure is complicated. Not just anyone can do a lip augmentation,” explains Dr. Zannis.
There are ways to work with what you got. Dr. Zannis explains that the key is to strive for facial symmetry. “If you use lip liners, glosses, and other cosmetics to create a fuller look consider your other features and natural lip shape.”
4 Tips for Luscious Lips
1. Use matte liquid lipstick.
Liquid lipstick is popular because it’s easy! It goes on like a lipgloss but dries matte on your lips like a lipstick and is nearly impossible to smear or take off without makeup remover. Liquid lipstick ideal for creating a bombshell look for a night out or special occasion where you want the lipstick to stay put for a long time.
You can use it to make your lips appear fuller, shapely and defined, depending on what your “perfect look” entails. Try one of the best-reviewed brands like LA Splash Cosmetics or Kat Von D.
2. Go for lip fillers.
Dr. John Zannis who works with fillers explains that lip fillers are a great option if you want to alter the shape and volume of your lips semi-permanently.
“They mostly contain hyaluronic acid, which can be injected safely in multiple sessions. The amount is easy to control by a skilled cosmetic surgeon or licensed professional, which allows you to achieve your goal gradually. The effects last around six months, at which point you may do another round of injections.”
He goes on to say that achieving a natural look is the goal and that over-filled cartoon mouths look distorted.
3. Try some cool contouring techniques.
Contouring is another awesome makeup trick to achieve a fuller look. It involves using lighter and darker shades of makeup to play up your features and give you a more defined, chiseled look. The great part is you probably have all you need in your makeup bag already (Tutorial coming soon).
4. Use a lip plumper.
Lip plumpers are great in that they are easy to use, are non-invasive, work fast and are affordable. They’re typically infused with lip-tingling ingredients like cinnamon, pepper, and peppermint which leads to an instant yet slight swelling.
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme is a popular choice amongst make-up artists and beauty industry pros. When used both morning and night the difference is noticeable fast!
Clearly, there are many options to achieve your “perfect” pout. Experiment!
