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BeautyCon NYC
As a makeup enthusiast, attending BeautyCon this past Saturday was a dream come true! BeautyCon brings together some of the biggest names in Youtube, Instagram, etc. They are the world’s premiere fashion, beauty, wellbeing & lifestyle destination for fans, brands, and content creators. Held at Pier 36, this year’s BeautyCon hosted big online names like Bethany Mota, Julia Kelly, Lo Bosworth, Jay Manuel, and a special performance from my personal favorite Jojo!
My favorite booth this year was essie where the offered complimentary manicures and a giveaway for their entire fall collection! They also offered tutorials for achieving awesome designs and showing off more of your creative side. Safe to say I finally learned how to paint my own nails(check photo below for proof)!
About BeautyCon: At #BeautyConNYC, hundreds of content creators and celebrities came together to network, mingle, discuss the future of online media, hang with you and participate in panel discussions + Q&As. Thousands of beauties attended BeautyCon NYC to participate in interactive presentations, watch performances, create content, shop, play games, learn about new products, and above all, mingle with some of their favorite content creators!
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Dove Advanced Hair Series: Oxygen Moisture Collection
This past week I was lucky enough to attend Dove’s Hair Series event for their Oxygen Moisture Collection. As a person with flat, fine hair, this product was absolutely everything I needed. I always have a really hard time adding volume to my hair and giving my hair that “natural and relaxed” look some women are just born with.
Dove Oxygen Moisture, part of the Dove Advanced Hair Series, is made for women with fine hair to deliver moisture and volume in one. The advanced formulas allow women seeking volume to achieve 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash. I was very excited to receive the Oxygen Moisture collection from the Dove team! After just one wash my hair smelled amazing and had the ideal balance of moisture and volume. End result? Fuller-looking hair, tangle free, and easy to manage!
Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner
Mild formulas that deliver moisture and volume in one Shampoo gently cleanses with a creamy lather
Creates bounce, fullness, and natural-looking volume Conditioner absorbs effortlessly into hair
Delicately smoothes without weighing hair down
Hair is beautifully moisturized and full of natural volume
Adds up to 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash*Use with Leave in Foam or Root Lift Spray for all day hold
Dove Oxygen Moisture Leave In FoamUltra-light leave in-treatment
Keeps style in place all day long without weighing hair down:Adds shear moisture and nourishment
Gives light hold and control
Hair is easy to manage and strengthened by reducing breakageAdds up to 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash** Provides all day hold for the style
Evenly distribute through wet or dry hair, focusing on the ends
Dove Oxygen Moisture Root Lift SprayA light mist provides targeted lift from the roots
Does not weigh hair down at the roots, where it tends to fall flatLifts hair at the root for added body and fullness
Adds up to 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash**Provides all day hold for the style
Spray on damp hair at the root and blow-dry
- Asian, Austin, Australia, Bitty, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, My Dog Jacob, New York, Toronto, WorldWide
Halloween Beauty Tips
With just a few short weeks away, NYC is finally starting to feel like Halloween! Regardless of what you choose to dress up as this year, here are fabulous beauty picks that will help complete any costume and a few more products to wash away even the toughest hairspray, body paint and body glitter when the night is over.
Achieve texture and height that would make 80’s Cyndi Lauper jealous with the Bed Head Little Tease Crimper (MSRP: $29.99/Ulta). A quick tip? Crimp before braiding for a massive braid full of texture. We won’t tell your secret, you little tease.
For mermaid hair, try the PRO Beauty Tools® 1” Professional X-Long Gold Curling Wand (MSRP: $34.99). Complete with an extended barrel, this iron is 2” longer than a traditional curling iron, ensuring that heat is evenly distributed throughout the length of the hair for consistent performance. If it’s cheerleader-inspired curls you’re after, the game-changing PRO Beauty Tools 1” Professional Iridescent Curling Iron (MSRP: $29.99) should be your go-to. Complete with a 24-hour curl lock, your style will perform all night long. No touch-ups required!
80’s Punk Rock, Marge Simpson or Morticia Adams – the Salon Grafix High Beams Collection ($4.99, Drugstores) offers exactly what you need to achieve the craziest of hairstyles. These sprays are simple, easy to use and wash out with just one shampoo. High Beams are available in NEW Artsy Aqua, NEW Truly Blue, NEW Gotcha Green, Rockstar Red, Bangin’ Blue, Popstar Pink and Punky Purple. Also available in other fashion shades as well as a variety of natural shades from honey blonde to warm brown to jet black.
When the night is over, grab the La Roche-Posay Micellar Solution ($21/drugstores) to help remove stubborn makeup and smeared cat whiskers. The gentle-yet-effective formula is a 3-in-1 no-rinse solution. It tones and removes make-up with dirt-encapsulating micelles that cleanse while respecting skin’s natural physiological balance.
Wash away hair dye, glitter and hairspray with the Infusium23 Moisture Replenisher Collection ($6.99 – $8.99, Target). Designed for moisture-deprived hair, the Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher Collection is formulated with an exclusive blend of avocado and olive oil to lock in moisture and enhance shine. A unique i-23 Complex, enriched with provitamins, antioxidants, proteins and amino acids, instantly transforms dry, damaged tresses into soft, healthy-looking, more manageable hair.
Dark circles, puffiness and under-eye bags can be frightening. Recuperate and say sayonara to tired-looking eyes the day after Halloween with the Wilma Schumann Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads ($18 for 5 sets at CVS). These 100% pure collagen gel pads offer intense hydration, and visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness.
- Asian, Austin, Australia, Bitty, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, My Dog Jacob, New York, Toronto, WorldWide
Say Hello to Beautiful Hair: Wella EIMI
One of my secrets from growing long healthy hair is to cut back on washing your hair everyday. Needless to say, you will need a great Dry Shampoo. One of my new favorite brands for keeping my hair looking fresh all week long is Wella. Their EIMI styling collection molds and empowers, shapes and inspires, and lets everyone express their own, unique personality. Think of each product as a “message in a bottle” – ready to telegraph style without a single word. EIMI offers a wide range of choices for styling and three different levels of hold.
Below are a few of my favs from their latest collection:
Root Shoot Precise Root Mousse to give limp locks perfect lift right where they need it
Dry Me Dry Shampoo to help refresh your style, extend the life of your blowout, and add volume
Sugar Lift Sugar Spray For Voluminous Texture is a sweet solution for boosting body and texture, while keeping hair touchablePerfect Me Lightweight BB Lotion to pamper tresses with restorative moisture, add shine and smoothness, and protect from heat styling damage
Now available at www.beautybrands.com !
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NYC Fashion Week Guest Blogger: Cindy Duran
Hi there! My name is Cindy Duran and I am the latest guest blogger for this year’s NYFW! I most recently moved to New York City, but I am no stranger to Fashion Week. I am currently a student here in NYC majoring in Marketing with a concentration in Fashion Communications. I also have a blog of my own (Guiltyplaisir), so be sure to check that out to get to know me a little better and get some good insight into my personal style! I am very excited to be joining HEYDOYOU this fall season and I can’t wait to update you all on the hottest products and events right here in the big apple! You know what they say, “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” Wish me luck! Can not wait to keep you posted 😉 xoxo
Instagram: @Cindydee_ / @Guiltyplaisirwp
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Pet Summer Safety Guide
With summer on the horizon and temperatures on the rise, weather conditions can become potentially hazardous for pets. In an effort to help increase awareness about the importance of summer safety, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals, created a summer safety guide with valuable tips and best practices for protecting pets during the warm summer months.
“As pet parents, it’s our responsibility to protect our animals from summer threats including exposure to extreme heat,” said NAPPS president Yvette Gonzales. “Pet parents tend to forget that the sun isn’t the only thing they have to worry about. There are a lot of other risks that pets face during the summer months.”NAPPS urges pet parents to also consider these additional tips to help keep pets safe and cool under the summer’s sun:
- Avoid walking your dog during the hottest part of the day. If you’re unable to walk your dog when it’s cooler outside, hire a professional pet sitter.
- Apply sunscreen made specifically for pets to light skinned and light-furred dogs. Although their fur helps provide protection, areas around their mouth, ears and belly remain susceptible to sunburn.
- Don’t rely on a dog house to shield your pup from the sun. A dog house can be just as dangerous as a hot car. Make sure dog houses are in the shade and have proper ventilation.
- Make sure you use pet safe products in your yard. For example, azaleas, lilies and certain plant food can be fatal to pets.
- Keep grilling supplies out of your pet’s reach. Dogs love hanging out by the grill and they might mistake something like charcoal briquettes for food and become sick. Keep an eye on your grill and what’s or who is around it.
- Never leave your pet alone in a parked car – even if it’s just for a few minutes. Cars can heat up quickly and can cause heatstroke and hyperthermia, which can result in death.
About NAPPS:
NAPPS is the only national nonprofit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of professional pet sitters. The Association aims to help the pet owning public, those interested in pet sitting, and professionals engaged in the in-home pet care industry by fulfilling its vision statement, serving as “the most respected authority in professional pet sitting.” It does so by providing the tools and support to foster the success of its members. NAPPS recently launched a membership designed with the pet parent in mind—the NAPPS Pet Parent Membership is the ultimate resource for pet lovers; offering guides, education opportunities, networking, and exclusive discounts and deals to help pet parents care for their animal companions. To find a pet sitter in your area, check out NAPPS’ nationwide “Pet Sitter Locator” at www.petsitters.org. For more information on NAPPS, please follow @TheNAPPS on Twitter or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheNAPPS.
