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Celebrity Makeup Artist Reveals Colorful Tips for the New Year (ARA) - Looking for ways to add vibrancy this New Year? Makeup artist Roxanna Floyd, artist to stars such as Queen Latifah, Angela Bassett, Janet Jackson and more, gives expert advice on maximizing your color palette for 2004: Try a Trend -- Always wanted to sprinkle on the glitter? Been looking for a reason to wear false eyelashes? Put those trends to the test this New Year by wearing a sparkly nail polish to your weekend brunch, or a shimmery body lotion to your best friend’s dinner party. An Eye For Cool -- Wear a shimmery, sheer look with crčme-to-powder, waterproof eye shadows in breakthrough colors, such as MK Signature Eyesicles which comes in three trendy limited edition colors: Cherry Cola, Mermaid (green) and Pink Frost. You can toss these compact colorful tubes into a small purse to take your look from office to evening. New Year, New You! Introduce the playful side of your beauty personality this year! Surprise those around you by wearing a playful hair extension or colored mascara to the next celebration. A flirty, beaded necklace and earrings completes the look. Perfect your pout. Using the proper lip liner and lipstick can make a drastic difference to your smile. The MK Signature Lip Outliner Pencil is a new translucent lip outliner that prevents lipstick or lipgloss from bleeding or feathering when used before application. Keep your pout perfect by applying a moisturizing lipstick with delicious colors like Mary Kay’s Luscious Color Lipstick in Apricot Glaze or Whipped Berries. Both lip products average between $12 and $15. Nourish your skin with an emollient-rich moisturizer. The chill of the air can chap cheeks and dry out the skin, so protect it during the day with a moisturizer that contains an SPF of at least 15. Some sunscreens are even tinted, giving skin a natural glow and flawless finish. Remember to cover the neck and ears, too, even in the winter. Adding color is a simple way to transform yourself this year, and also makes it easy to go from daytime radiance to evening glamour. For more information on products to create an updated look for 2004, call your Independent Beauty Consultant, or locate one at (800) Mary Kay or www.marykay.com. Courtesy of ARA Content ### How To Heat Up Your Love Life: (ARA) – With the growing demands of managing careers and raising families, couples today are finding less and less time for romance. The issue has become a national trend: According to a recent Newsweek cover story, 15 to 20 percent of married couples have sex no more than 10 times a year. One romance expert quoted said that intimate time together is so important that couples should make dates to do so. To help couples rekindle the romance in their lives, Affinia Hospitality offers the “Romance Your Rate” program at eight of its all-suite hotels throughout Manhattan. The menu of sensual extras allows guests to create a personalized romantic getaway any night of the week. “Romance Your Rate” menu items, ranging in price from $15 to $300 per couple, include champagne and chocolates, rose petal turn down service, a sensuous aromatherapy massage for two at the Affinia Wellness Spa at The Benjamin or the Affinia Fitness Spa at the Affinia Dumont, breakfast in bed with late check-out, and many more. “We’re finding that what is romantic to one couple isn’t necessarily romantic to another,” says Holly Waterbor, general manager of Affinia’s luxury property, The Benjamin. “The flexibility of the ‘Romance Your Rate’ program can meet everyone’s needs. A business trip can turn into a romantic rendezvous.” “Romance Your Rate” is available at the following Affinia properties: Affinia Dumont, Beekman Tower Hotel, Eastgate Tower, Lyden Gardens, Shelburne Murray Hill, Southgate Tower, Surrey Hotel, and The Benjamin. Reservations can be made by calling (866) AFFINIA or visiting www.affinia.com. Courtesy of ARA Content Add Some Sparkle to Your Valentine's Day (ARA) - Good things come in small packages. That old adage is never more true than when talking about jewelry. Whether the gift is earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace, jewelry is always a timeless (and popular) choice. Best of all, with today’s manufactured stones such as cubic zirconia at near diamond likeness in quality or colored gemstones that rival the real thing, you can give the gift of jewelry for much less than you might expect. “When you’re buying Valentine's jewelry, it’s all about giving a gift that stands out without breaking the bank,” says Claire Kiecker, a trend buyer of fine jewelry at ShopNBC, an upscale TV and Internet retailer known for its excellence in fine jewelry. “Color is big this year,” she says. “Our sterling silver multi-gemstone bracelet is a good example. It features gemstones including amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, peridot and garnet, making it the perfect complement to any outfit. And at $79.99, it’s a great deal.” If you’re looking for a necklace, ShopNBC offers a variety of choices, including a sterling sliver-platinum 4-flower pendant with cord that features blue topaz, citrine, rhodolite and peridot for $39.99. But perhaps the most breathtaking colored stone deal is a set of 10 sterling silver gemstone studs, each individually boxed, for just $99.99. The set includes peridot, iolite, petalite, amethyst, heliodor, citrine, cultured pearl, sky blue topaz, smoky quartz and garnet. Valentine's Day demands sparkle and dazzle, and cubic zirconia delivers. “Top quality cubic zirconia should be clear and look like very high quality diamonds,” says Kiecker. She notes that the setting is very important in a piece of cubic zirconia jewelry. “You don’t want a cheap, glued-in setting or a sloppy-looking setting,” she says. The setting should be pronged or bezeled as it would be for diamonds. Two perfect Valentine's pieces are sterling silver cubic zirconia circle drop earrings with rhodium plating for $79.99 and a matching bracelet for $49.99. At the top of each earring is a circle shape with one square cut cubic zirconia; below the top circle is a string of four circle shapes made up of 77 round cut cubic zirconia stones for drop-dead glamour. The circle design bracelet includes 38 round cut cubic zirconia stones in bezel settings that come to a circle made up of 26 round cut stones in four-prong settings. The clasp is decorated with three round cut stones. Chandelier earrings are all the rage this season, and you can get a great pair of sterling silver cubic zirconia chandelier earrings for just $39.99. Crafted with polished rhodium plated sterling silver, each earring features a total of 26 round cut cubic zirconia stones in bezel and pave settings. The stones are placed in circle and teardrop shapes and feature graduated edges for a dynamic style. Watches are a practical gift that never goes out of style. The ShopNBC holiday gift catalog features a Genevex by Croton 7-in-1 watch set that any woman will love. The watch face is set with Austrian crystals and the set includes seven different colors of leather straps, which can be changed to fit any mood. The entire set retails for $300 but ShopNBC’s price is $99.99. To view all the great jewelry selections, visit www.shopnbc.com or call (800) 474-6762 to request a catalog. 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(ARA) - Looking for ways to add vibrancy this New Year? Makeup artist Roxanna Floyd, artist to stars such as Queen Latifah, Angela Bassett, Janet Jackson and more, gives expert advice on maximizing your color palette for 2004:
Try a Trend -- Always wanted to sprinkle on the glitter? Been looking for a reason to wear false eyelashes? Put those trends to the test this New Year by wearing a sparkly nail polish to your weekend brunch, or a shimmery body lotion to your best friend’s dinner party.
An Eye For Cool -- Wear a shimmery, sheer look with crčme-to-powder, waterproof eye shadows in breakthrough colors, such as MK Signature Eyesicles which comes in three trendy limited edition colors: Cherry Cola, Mermaid (green) and Pink Frost. You can toss these compact colorful tubes into a small purse to take your look from office to evening.
New Year, New You! Introduce the playful side of your beauty personality this year! Surprise those around you by wearing a playful hair extension or colored mascara to the next celebration. A flirty, beaded necklace and earrings completes the look.
Perfect your pout. Using the proper lip liner and lipstick can make a drastic difference to your smile. The MK Signature Lip Outliner Pencil is a new translucent lip outliner that prevents lipstick or lipgloss from bleeding or feathering when used before application. Keep your pout perfect by applying a moisturizing lipstick with delicious colors like Mary Kay’s Luscious Color Lipstick in Apricot Glaze or Whipped Berries. Both lip products average between $12 and $15.
Nourish your skin with an emollient-rich moisturizer. The chill of the air can chap cheeks and dry out the skin, so protect it during the day with a moisturizer that contains an SPF of at least 15. Some sunscreens are even tinted, giving skin a natural glow and flawless finish. Remember to cover the neck and ears, too, even in the winter.
Adding color is a simple way to transform yourself this year, and also makes it easy to go from daytime radiance to evening glamour. For more information on products to create an updated look for 2004, call your Independent Beauty Consultant, or locate one at (800) Mary Kay or www.marykay.com.
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(ARA) – With the growing demands of managing careers and raising families, couples today are finding less and less time for romance. The issue has become a national trend: According to a recent Newsweek cover story, 15 to 20 percent of married couples have sex no more than 10 times a year. One romance expert quoted said that intimate time together is so important that couples should make dates to do so.
To help couples rekindle the romance in their lives, Affinia Hospitality offers the “Romance Your Rate” program at eight of its all-suite hotels throughout Manhattan. The menu of sensual extras allows guests to create a personalized romantic getaway any night of the week.
“Romance Your Rate” menu items, ranging in price from $15 to $300 per couple, include champagne and chocolates, rose petal turn down service, a sensuous aromatherapy massage for two at the Affinia Wellness Spa at The Benjamin or the Affinia Fitness Spa at the Affinia Dumont, breakfast in bed with late check-out, and many more.
“We’re finding that what is romantic to one couple isn’t necessarily romantic to another,” says Holly Waterbor, general manager of Affinia’s luxury property, The Benjamin. “The flexibility of the ‘Romance Your Rate’ program can meet everyone’s needs. A business trip can turn into a romantic rendezvous.”
“Romance Your Rate” is available at the following Affinia properties: Affinia Dumont, Beekman Tower Hotel, Eastgate Tower, Lyden Gardens, Shelburne Murray Hill, Southgate Tower, Surrey Hotel, and The Benjamin. Reservations can be made by calling (866) AFFINIA or visiting www.affinia.com.
(ARA) - Good things come in small packages. That old adage is never more true than when talking about jewelry. Whether the gift is earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace, jewelry is always a timeless (and popular) choice. Best of all, with today’s manufactured stones such as cubic zirconia at near diamond likeness in quality or colored gemstones that rival the real thing, you can give the gift of jewelry for much less than you might expect.
“When you’re buying Valentine's jewelry, it’s all about giving a gift that stands out without breaking the bank,” says Claire Kiecker, a trend buyer of fine jewelry at ShopNBC, an upscale TV and Internet retailer known for its excellence in fine jewelry. “Color is big this year,” she says. “Our sterling silver multi-gemstone bracelet is a good example. It features gemstones including amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, peridot and garnet, making it the perfect complement to any outfit. And at $79.99, it’s a great deal.” If you’re looking for a necklace, ShopNBC offers a variety of choices, including a sterling sliver-platinum 4-flower pendant with cord that features blue topaz, citrine, rhodolite and peridot for $39.99.
But perhaps the most breathtaking colored stone deal is a set of 10 sterling silver gemstone studs, each individually boxed, for just $99.99. The set includes peridot, iolite, petalite, amethyst, heliodor, citrine, cultured pearl, sky blue topaz, smoky quartz and garnet.
Valentine's Day demands sparkle and dazzle, and cubic zirconia delivers. “Top quality cubic zirconia should be clear and look like very high quality diamonds,” says Kiecker. She notes that the setting is very important in a piece of cubic zirconia jewelry. “You don’t want a cheap, glued-in setting or a sloppy-looking setting,” she says. The setting should be pronged or bezeled as it would be for diamonds.
Two perfect Valentine's pieces are sterling silver cubic zirconia circle drop earrings with rhodium plating for $79.99 and a matching bracelet for $49.99. At the top of each earring is a circle shape with one square cut cubic zirconia; below the top circle is a string of four circle shapes made up of 77 round cut cubic zirconia stones for drop-dead glamour. The circle design bracelet includes 38 round cut cubic zirconia stones in bezel settings that come to a circle made up of 26 round cut stones in four-prong settings. The clasp is decorated with three round cut stones.
Chandelier earrings are all the rage this season, and you can get a great pair of sterling silver cubic zirconia chandelier earrings for just $39.99. Crafted with polished rhodium plated sterling silver, each earring features a total of 26 round cut cubic zirconia stones in bezel and pave settings. The stones are placed in circle and teardrop shapes and feature graduated edges for a dynamic style.
Watches are a practical gift that never goes out of style. The ShopNBC holiday gift catalog features a Genevex by Croton 7-in-1 watch set that any woman will love. The watch face is set with Austrian crystals and the set includes seven different colors of leather straps, which can be changed to fit any mood. The entire set retails for $300 but ShopNBC’s price is $99.99.
To view all the great jewelry selections, visit www.shopnbc.com or call (800) 474-6762 to request a catalog.
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