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INGLOT Innovates 10 New Chic Pastel Shades for Spring

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:12:04 -0400

INGLOT Innovates 10 New Chic Pastel Shades for Spring

6 Hair Myths Busted and Products To Stimulate Growth Rooted in Healthy Shine by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:03:09 -0400

6 Hair Myths Busted and Products To Stimulate Growth Rooted in Healthy Shine by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

6 Hair Myths Busted and Products To Stimulate Growth Rooted in Healthy Shine

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:37:57 -0400

6 Hair Myths Busted and Products To Stimulate Growth Rooted in Healthy Shine

Happy International Women’s Day Lovelies!

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:43:01 -0500

Happy International Women’s Day Lovelies!

Jennifer Lopez Graces the Debut Cover of Glam Belleza Latina by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:41:51 -0500

Jennifer Lopez Graces the Debut Cover of Glam Belleza Latina by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Get the Cruelty-Free Beauty Look with Leona Lewis for The Body Shop by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:12:23 -0500

Get the Cruelty-Free Beauty Look with Leona Lewis for The Body Shop by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

The Vampire Facelift Gave the Oscars Swag! by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:43:25 -0500

The Vampire Facelift Gave the Oscars Swag! by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Oscar-esque Beauty Report: Get Gorgeous Glowing Skin! by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:41:28 -0500

Oscar-esque Beauty Report: Get Gorgeous Glowing Skin! by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Get Glamorous Oscar Worthy Nails with Sally Hansen by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:14:27 -0500

Get Glamorous Oscar Worthy Nails with Sally Hansen by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Cenoire 24K Beautè Bar is the Ultimate Beauty Must-Have for 2013 by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:02:32 -0500

Cenoire 24K Beautè Bar is the Ultimate Beauty Must-Have for 2013 by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Cenoire 24K Beautè Bar is the Ultimate Beauty Must-Have for 2013

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:20:29 -0500

Take beauty to the ultimate level — encased in 24K gold to be exact! I am an avid believer in anything SPAtacular, and I have to admit that the Cenoire 24K Beautè Bar is by far — one of the best beauty finds — I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing — for 2013. This innovative creation — is a facial massager, which encourages facial and body circulation — for a quick beauty rejuvenation on-the-go! It doesn’t matter if you’re working, traveling or enduring the simple hustle and bustle of life — now you can stay rejuvenated — while keeping the blood flowing!

The Cenoire 24K Beautè Bar delivers deep skin massage — up to 6,000 vibrations per minute, utilizing the newest nanometer 24 karat Gold Technology. Adorning a chic compact and portable T-design — this baby fits discreetly and comfortably into your purse, pocket, bag — anywhere.

The amazing Cenoire 24K Beautè Bar boast the following:

·       24K gold-plating
·       6,000 vibrations per minute
·       Twist On/Off activation
·       1 AA battery operated (not included)
·       Waterproof
·       Weighs 2.5 oz.

You can get your very own 24K facial massager for $59.99 — available at Cenoire.com, Shoebuy.com and
Amazon.com. For more info — visit http://bit.ly/WVjlC0. I highly recommend this beauty must-have!

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5 Minute DIY Delicious Beauty Right From Your Kitchen by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:43:26 -0500

5 Minute DIY Delicious Beauty Right From Your Kitchen by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Sultry Luvmybox Melts Away the Cold Winter Blues by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:15:11 -0500

Sultry Luvmybox Melts Away the Cold Winter Blues by Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Sultry Luvmybox Melts Away the Cold Winter Blues

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:08:51 -0500

Outside is so frigid — that any plans of enjoying the day, is frozen shut. The past week has proven to be such a strain on the body, that immediate reprieve is demanding your full attention! But have no fear lovelies, as what I am about to share with you — will not only spice up your day…it will set “love” ablaze!

After my successfully steamy review of Spice Box — I have since been invited to test and try Luvmybox. Now this box screamed of orgasmic delights — from my new favorite massage candle (JimmyJane AfterGlow in Dark Vanilla) — to some delectable orally-dissolving gel strips (in mango and watermelon) and a playfully flavored lube (O’My Strawberry Cheesecake).

My evening plans was officially in it’s playful stage — as I was eager to relax, release and achieve the ultimate bliss. With my beau on board, spontaneity would have to set the stage — as we indulged in some SPAtacular pleasure. The coveted candle — not only smelt great, but it set the mood for our review! We lit the candle, as we savored the scent set to the dim light (let burn for approx. 5-8 minutes) — we teased with anticipation as we allowed the candle to cool before we drizzled the proprietary blend of natural spa-grade ingredients — which provided a great sensation at the “perfect melting point” — all over our bodies. It also nourishes and hydrates the skin. The candles are free of phthalates, sulfates, petrochemicals or animal products. It is also free of paraffin and dyes.

The rest of this love story — will have to be left to your imagination, or you can set your own stage! Just know — the Luvmybox was definitely focused on the aspect of making the perfectly steamy — love…to melt away the frigid winter blues.

I highly recommend the Luvmybox subscription — for the divas who love to heat things up in the romance department! Get your Luvmybox for only $34.95 a month and receive a box of sultry goodies sent right to your door. There’s also a 3 month subscription offer — which can save you $5.

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Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:54:35 -0500

Sapphire Kharyzma on Lucky Community

Mind Body Sou’U'tions & Elite Socialistas Are Malware Free

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:21:10 -0500

Hello Lovelies,

It’s been a while since I’ve sat here, writing to you lovelies. Since the start of the new year — we have been plagued with some serious technical issues — such as having both Media Maven and Elite Socialistas, hacked and infected with spam. But both sites have since been cleaned — and are about to be relaunched. I would like to thank all of you lovelies — who have continued to frequent the sites. I appreciate your emails, comments and communications! I am happy that you love the sites — as much as I love creating them for you!

Please be assured, that the sites are safe of any malicious content — and will remain so — thanks to Sucuri.net! For my fellow blogganistas, I highly recommend Sucuri site protection for your blogs.

Now, on with the empowering, entertaining and educational content you so love — all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, health, social good, travel, celebrities and more — in reference to news, tips and reviews!

XOXO,
FOREVER YOURS
Sapphire Kharyzma, Media Maven — Your Mind, Body & Sou”U”tion

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The Makeup Show Berlin 2012 Recap & Haute-O-ween Inspiration

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:09:41 -0400

The Makeup Show Europe was a huge success — taking Berlin, Germany by storm — packed with beauty and inspiration. This show — is the largest pro-only beauty event and also brought together some of the biggest and the best talent in the industry. Attendees traveled from all over the world — including Israel, Poland, Sweden, England, Ireland, Spain, and Italy (to name just a few) — all to immerse themselves in a weekend full of inspiration, exclusive pro only offers, hands-on workshops, and never before seen beauty products.

Berlin once again welcomed us and made this event a huge success. We are looking forward to a successful future for The Makeup Show Europe.” – Shelly Taggar, Vice President, The Makeup Show

The show welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from beauty professionals, buyers, press, industry educators, and retailers. Over 60 of the world’s most prestigious beauty brands — including: Diamond Sponsor Make Up For Ever, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush, Supporting Sponsors INGLOT Cosmetics, Temptu Pro, The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine, World Body Painting Festival, and beautypress.com. In addition, over 60 pro-makeup industry companies including: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Ellis Faas, Charles Fox, Kryolan, Illamasqua, Bdellium Tools, Maske Berlin, Embryolisse, Jacks Beauty Department, Dermalogica, and many more — were present for this enormous beauty event.

Beauty professionals learned the inside tips and tricks required to succeed in the industry from top international celebrity makeup artists that travelled from all parts of the world. Amongst this lineup were, Billy B, James Vincent, Jon Hennessey, Orlando Santiago, Esterique Aidan, Sharon Dowsett, Hasso Von Hugo, and Betty Amrhein.

These lucky mavens — were the first to see a number of makeup collections and colors which launched exclusively at The Makeup Show Europe — which allowed them to walk away with must-haves for the season. MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Aqua Rouge, as well as Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics F/W 2012 collection of Lip Tars — were a huge hit!

For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit The Makeup Show!

Enjoy this exclusive ‘beauty’ recap — which I’ve rounded up for you, my lovelies! You might even find some “Haute -O-ween” inspiration for Halloween!

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Let’s Talk Beauty & Self-Esteem to Inspire Young Girls

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:20:32 -0400

My journey — to M.POWER.ment — was not always an easy road! I’ve fought countless battles with myself — as I struggled to believe in myself — as others did! I couldn’t see — what they saw — in me!

Whenever I am asked — why I’m so passionate about causes that affect women & children — I simply reply, “I just am.” But then I realized — someone has too! As a global ambassador — I am very concerned — six out of ten girls — will stop doing the things they love, because they feel bad about their looks! I myself — can see these tendencies in my precious daughters! I have the power — to make a difference in a young girl’s life — boosting her self-esteem. As a mom and mentor — I am equipped with the ability to help young girls — develop positive relationships — with beauty! And it all starts with a conversation or in my household — a talk!

These inspiring convos — can take place daily — as you spend time with your little lady, walking to school, listening to their have songs in the car, or watching TV together! My favorite time — is as we walk every evening or while we’re shopping. These priceless moments of shared laughter and bonding — can make a huge impact — helping your mini you to reach her full potential.

Takie a moment — to connect to her to herself — in beauty, confidence and self-esteem. Keep it honesty. These easy steps should easy the process:
1. Ask — ask her about her relationship with beauty. Everyone comes to their own belief about their beauty values differently!

What does beauty mean to you?

What makes you feel most beautiful?

Do you feel beauty is a big source of pressure — amongst your friends?

Has your beliefs about beauty — ever stopped you from doing something you love?

Do you have any questions about beauty — or have something to share?

2. Share — instead of giving her advice or telling her what to do — pay attention to her responses, and share some of your own — speaking openly and honestly! Sometimes — it’s okay to leave the expert at work — and just be mom…

Regrain from saying “she I was your age” — as girls typically turn off at that comment. Instead, connect to her emotionally and intellectually — letting her know if you have any solutions that worked for you.

3. Listen — taking in her responses. Pay attention to her reaction to your comments — asking more questions if necessary — but don’t bombard her! Allow her space to talk about possible solutions. Sometimes — she will only need to talk it out…as she needs to feel safe, listened to and connected with!

4. Act — follow the conversation with some actions, putting together follow up ideas — sparked by the conversation, making sure:
She wants to talk to you (her mom/mentor) or friends about her relationship with beauty
How does she view the images in the media?
Does she want to write an email or blog post (like my Jr. Elite Socialistas — who love working with mommy) about her feelings?

Dove® research shows that it is still important for us to address girls’ anxiety about looks, as there is a universal increase in beauty pressure and a decrease in girls’ confidence as they grow older. Key findings from our latest research include:

• Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful (up from 2% in 2004)
• Only 11% of girls globally are comfortable using the word beautiful to describe themselves
• 72% of girls feel tremendous pressure to be beautiful
• 80% of women agree that every woman has something about her that is beautiful but do not see their own beauty
• More than half (54%) of women globally agree that when it comes to how they look, they are their own worst beauty critic

SOURCE: Dove Research: The Real Truth About Beauty: Revisited”

Created with Jess Weiner, Dove Global Self-Esteem Ambassador, this is a great resource for all women on starting a conversation in a simple way. Ask, Share, Listen and Act — you’ll find unintimidating ways to do make these a natural part of your talk about Self-Esteem.

Join me — and women across the county, October 5-7, when Dove will be holding a nationwide rally to talk about beauty, confidence and self-esteem. Commit to talk to the girl in your life during the weekend and beyond – it all starts with a conversation. Follow Dove on Twitter, check out the Dove Facebook Page and Send a Note of Confidence.

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5 Steps To Feeding The World With Oxfam GROW METHOD

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 08:20:59 -0400

Did you know – there’s a new set of principles that helps people make everyday choices, that can improve our global food system? These 5 principles for feeding the planet – also called the Oxfam GROW METHOD (www.oxfamamerica.org/growmethod) — goes as follows…

1. By reducing food waste, you’re making the most of the precious resources that goes into making the food.

How often do you throw out food? Where do you see the most food waste in your home and in your community? When is the last time you said yes—or no—to super-sizing? What kind of meal could you make with the leftovers from this World Food Day meal so no food is wasted? What strategies could help your family to waste less food?

With nearly a billion people going hungry in the world, and with the demand for food set to soar, we need to play our part in ensuring that the food that’s grown is available to the people who need it, rather than rotting in a landfill.

Both food production and sending food to landfills results in emissions of greenhouse gases. These gases contribute to changes in the climate, which make it increasingly difficult for farmers to supply the world with food. The problems that climate change cause mean that even more of us could go hungry in the future.
The usual reason for throwing food away is that the food spoils before we get around to eating it. In other words, spoiling is something we can prevent. Most of us store apples, for example, in a fruit bowl. But putting them in a bag in the fridge allows them to keep longer. This is the same for most other fruit, except bananas and pineapples.2

HOW?

Store smart: Keep fruits and veggies in the fridge instead of on the counter—they’ll last longer and you’ll throw less away.
Save leftovers: Try it at home and in restaurants.
Plan meals: Make a list of meals for the week, and buy only what you need at the store.

2. By fair trade products and brands — that ensures small-scale food producers in developing countries, get their fair share at earning their livelihoods.

When you picture a farmer, who do you see? How much of the food in your kitchen is from the US? How much from other countries? If you could only buy food within a 100-mile radius, within a 1,000-mile radius, or from the US, would it change your diet and life choices? Can small-scale farmers, who grow food on less than five acres, feed the world? What role do women farmers from around the globe play in ending hunger? How can your family support small-scale farmers when you shop and eat?

Around the world, food prices are fluctuating. When prices go up, you’d think it would be good news for the people who farm and produce our food, but often this is not the case. Small-scale producers in developing countries typically spend well over half of their total income on food. Many of them spend more on buying food for their families than they earn from selling the produce they grow.

Women are responsible for the majority of food production in many developing countries, despite having restricted access to markets, land, and credit. If women had equal access to resources, their efforts could reduce world hunger, lower child malnutrition, and raise the incomes of rural people.
Low incomes make it difficult for small-scale farmers to invest in their farms, to respond to short-term changes in demand, and to afford the increasingly expensive material and tools they need.
What’s more, the increased frequency with which prices go up and down makes it even more difficult for small-scale producers to plan what to grow and to invest for the future.
To help, look for products and brands that ensure small-scale food producers get a fair deal.

HOW?
Buy Fair Trade: Find fairly traded products like chocolate, coffee, or tea at the grocery store and at your favorite café.
Connect with farmers: Shop at your local farmers’ market—it’s also good to support growers close to home.
Use your voice: Tell food companies and politicians to give farmers and workers a better deal. For example, urge your local supermarket to join the Equitable Food Initiative.

3. Cook smart — by cutting down on wasted water and energy — and use proper proportions, to eliminate leftovers (which waste in my house).

How much water do you use in cooking—from cleaning fruits and vegetables to boiling pasta to washing dishes? If you had to walk five miles for just three-to-four gallons of water (having no water tap nearby to simply turn on), how would your habits change? Do you know how much of your energy bill comes from cooking? How many meals a week do you eat that require no electricity to make? What can you do to conserve water and energy while cooking?

The amount of energy we use to cook the same meal with the same equipment can vary hugely depending on how we cook. What kind of pan we choose, whether we use a lid or not, even whether we are in a hurry when cooking—all of these factors have an impact.

HOW?
Try these tips: Add just enough water to cover your veggies instead of filling the pan to the top; use a flat-bottomed pan and cover it with a lid; and reduce the heat as soon as the water starts to boil.
Multitask: Use your oven for more than one thing at a time, like warming up dinner while baking cupcakes.
Unplug: Turn off or unplug the microwave and other kitchen appliances when not in use.

4. Buy food that’s in season, which cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions.

What is your favorite recipe? Why? What memories are associated with it? Where do you get the ingredients? Where do they come from and who grows them? Are there times of the year you can’t make your favorite dish because some of the ingredients aren’t available? Do you grow any food yourself? If you could, what would it be? If you had to grow all your own food, what would a meal in January look like versus a meal in August? What can you do to eat more local, in-season food? Compare the last in-season fruit you ate to the store-bought out-of-state/out-of-season fruit? What are the taste, color, or texture differences between seasonal and unseasonal berries, peaches, or apples?

By eating seasonally, we can help minimize the energy use and greenhouse gas emissions that result from producers having to force food to grow outside its natural season.
The only way to go about eating more seasonally is to investigate what’s in season where we are and what’s in season elsewhere in the world.
Reduce “food miles,” the distance that food travels from farm to fork. Fewer food miles means less food transport, which in turn means fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

HOW?
Explore: Visit www.oxfamamerica.org/growmethod to find out what’s in season near you, and then try using one of these ingredients in a new recipe.
Ask questions: learn more about how your food is grown, where it comes from, and how it’s transported.
Plant your own: Get in touch with the seasons with a fruit and vegetable garden.

5. Eat less meat and dairy (I personally, am a vegetarian, but my kids only eat chicken and fish) — to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and water use.

How often do you eat meat? What is the best vegetarian meal you’ve had? What recipe might you make to persuade a die-hard meat eater to go vegetarian for one dinner a week? Are there cases where eating high-quality meat and dairy is good for people—and how do we balance that with a call to eat less? Are there instances where raising meat products can actually conserve resources and reduce waste?

How can we meet the needs of a world that is demanding more meat with constrained resources? How could your family eat a little less meat and dairy?
Well, these 5 simple steps — can impact and address the problem which affects millions — who still don’t have enough to eat.

GROW is a campaign for the billions of us who eat food and the billions of us who grow it. We all deserve good food for ourselves and our families. Yet nearly 1 billion of us still go to bed hungry—not because there isn’t enough, but because of deep imbalances of opportunity and resources. Today, crises and disasters, rising prices, and failing production threaten to push hundreds of millions more people back into hunger. Within our lifetime there will be 9 billion of us on the planet. This is a turning point and a wake-up call. A food system organized by vested interests is failing to meet our deepest needs.

Livestock produce some of the most dangerous greenhouse gases—methane and nitrous oxide—through their digestive systems and their manure. Both of these gases are far more powerful than the more commonly talked-about carbon dioxide.5

Overall, livestock is responsible for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Livestock farming also uses huge amounts of water—nearly 8 percent of global human water use goes to grow food for cattle alone.

HOW?
Go meatless: Try making a vegetarian meal for yourself or your family once a week.
Swap it out: Try using a nondairy option instead of a dairy product.
Find recipes: Go to pinterest.com/oxfamgrowmethod to find a new recipe or share your favorite.

We are all in this together. We know from experience that fairer and more sustainable ways of growing, sharing, and living are possible. We can share a wealth of solutions that are fit for the future and benefit us all. The GROW Method is a step in the right direction. We have to manage our precious resources and vital systems better. What ways can you think of to help the global community to invest in small-scale farmers and women, grow food sustainably, improve aid to the hungry, and hold governments and corporations accountable?

Here’s a few FACTS on the deep imbalances in our food system:

Our planet produces enough food for everyone, yet nearly one billion of us (1 in every 7 people) still go to bed hungry.
About a third of the food produced for our plates ends up lost or wasted between farm and fork.
One pound of ground beef for your family uses more than 28,000 cups of water to produce—that’s enough to fill 20 bathtubs to the brim, and then some!

While this may seem overwhelming, there are many ways that we, as individuals, can make simple changes in the way we grow, cook, eat and store our food to be more sustainable. So, as a special way to celebrate World Food Day, I would like to invite you to:

Sign up to host a World Food Day dinner discussion. Oxfam has tons of free materials including a discussion guide, placemats, and recipe ideas from acclaimed chefs Jamie Oliver, Mary Sue Milliken, and others. Everything can be found at www.oxfamamerica.org/worldfoodday
Share GROW method recipes on Pinterest and we’ll add them to our GROW Method Cook Book (http://bit.ly/SFxr81)! Just tag your pin with #GROWmethod to add it.
Snap photos of your World Food Day meal on Instagram and tag them with #WFD2012, then check out our site (www.oxfamamerica.org/worldfoodday) to see photos from all over the world…including yours

Also check out the GROW Method Facebook App & World Food Day Facebook event!

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A No nonsense & Stress Free Weekend Goddess Getaway

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:17:16 -0400

This post brought to you by No nonsense. All opinions are 100% mine.

No nonsens Goddess “Weekend” Getaway by sapphire-kharyzma featuring a cream shirt

Must-Have No nonsense Noir Accessory by sapphire-kharyzma featuring brimmed hats

Did you know, that like lipstick – a great pair of tights can prove to be an invaluable statement piece, lifting your mood and extending your wardrobe?

I am a spur-of-the-moment kind of maven, and like to have versatility – that’s chic and sexy – when it comes to my style! I was excited to receive the ‘new’ No nonsense tights and leggings – which allowed my to add a pop of color to any of my planned outfits! This brand is totally modern, stylish – and absolutely ME!

Say bye-bye to those hunting games – as these babies are easy to find, as they are sold in most food & drugstores…including mass retailers! Frugal fashionistas – unite, as getting glam has never looked this good – for less! Lovelies – you can update and change your looks – simply, by adding some stylish, colorful and affordable leg-wear to your chic gear! Often times – a dull mood can be more apparent than we realize. A little splash of color – goes a long way! It’s much like the mood rings, which changes color according to your mood – but instead, I use my accessories…to change a dull mood, bright!

My red Corduroy Leggings and black Tights – are very comfortable, sleek and stylishly chic! I got so many compliments…from how nice they fit and look – to the design and color (the corduroy got the most comments)! I felt like a fashion celebrity. Oh yeah, did I mention that they are super affordable? Just making sure

I think it’s because Jill Martin is the Brand Ambassador and Style Expert for the new No nonsense Tights and Leggings. As the new brand ambassador, she will be featured in a series of online vignettes — showing women how to wear the latest trends, including colored tights and essential leggings.

To keep in the loop — you should check out No nonsense on Facebook and on Twitter to get fashion tips and enter the stylish contests focused around amazing colors and styles!

Check out these chic videos — I know you will enjoy!

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