Sports Armband by iArrow for iPhone Review #sportsarmband

I love to go running and when I am not running, I am at the gym. Even when I am away on business, I keep to my fitness schedule. I used to worry so much about losing or damaging your iPhone, I was a nervous nellie with protecting it. In comes the iArrow Armband to take one problem right off my plate. Nothing protects my phone better than the iArrow Armband. I love that it is made of high quality materials. You can totally feel the craftsmanship when you first open it up. iArrow Sporty Armband is actually a 3-in-1 product because it includes an armband, a phone cover, and a screen protector.

I find the iArrow to be very lightweight. It is somewhat slimmer than other regular armbands too. It is easy to adjust as well since I am really petite that is important. It fits iPhone 5 and 5S too. It is hand-washable if you are a major sweater too. It is really comfortable.  

iArrow is also indestructible according to the manufacturer which is pretty amazing. It's beautifully designed too so you feel good using it no matter what sport you love. The solid durable hard case style was carefully designed to comfortably fit arms of almost all sizes, from petite to large and prevents the sweat going through the case.  As I mentioned, I am as petite as you can get and it fits me beautifully.

I like to change it up when I am working out.  This armband allows me to access all buttons on my phone as well as the headphone jack and charging port. There is NO plastic covers. Plastic covers are always a problem. It becomes an exercise in futility to access those buttons. No wasting time trying to position your phone to reach these. It has a smart anti-slip finished surface with a line design made from high quality rubberized hard plastic too.  Very few seams too. Fewer seams mean better construction and less chance of problems. I think the iArrow Armband is pretty practical and easy to clean too.

iArrow really stands by their products too. Any issue at all and they shared with me that they we will cheerfully refund your money, plus give you another, brand new unit to boot. The iArrow Armband is made with the latest technology and has a double guarantee. It's your Phone, so you know you have to protect it and be smart about it. iArrow is a smart choice.

Features of the iArrow Sporty Armband

• High quality solid durable rubberized hard plastic material
 giving a discreet look that will never clash with your gym wardrobe.

• Lightweight, Slim, Comfortable, Easy-to-adjust, Hand-washable.

• Easy access to all buttons, headphone jack and charging port.

• Anti-slip surface with line design.

• Adjustable band fits arms measuring 9 1/2-17 in.

• The iArrow Armband Is Backed by a Lifetime No-Hassle Money-Back Guarantee. Besides the Refund, We Will Ship to Your Address a Brand New Armband.

You can find this great iArrow Armband right on Amazon to make for super easy shopping.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Strivectin's TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream

I am a member of Bazaar Style Ambassadors. I received Strivectin TL

Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream complimentary in order to evaluate it myself. My opinions are my own. 

I heard recently that I would get the opportunity to try a product from the luxe brand Strivectin. I have used their products before and have had great experiences.  I use a variety of brands from my head to my toes but you will probably agree that you always feel like you get better results from the higher-end brands like Strivectin. The pharmacy brands can do the job but the question always is do they do it as well as the luxury brands?   Hmmm....

I really enjoyed using Strivectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream. The past few years my mind often wanders to Nora Ephron...that book she wrote, "I Feel Bad About My Neck..." It starts to happen. I am super fit and eat really clean but I see some of those changes so I was practically grabbing the package out of the poor mail guy's hands. I wanted to try this Strivectin Neck Cream to see if it could truly help my neck.

The company has put some serious ingredients in there to help restore the structure beneath the skin. Now it provides even more tightening, lifting, and firming than ever before. StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream has a unique Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex™ which they say actually helps to restore the elastin fiber architecture. I like that it is something that can actually create noticeable lift and help defy gravity a little. I like that it works immediately and over time. 

I have been using it a few weeks now and I see my neck looks firmer.  Even after a week at the beach (of course I am a sunscreen freak!) it still looks good and I have to say a little bit smoother.  I have been really good with applying it almost every day even when I am exhausted at night because I am motivated. I apply it on my neck down to the beginning of the bra line (decollete) area as the directions suggested.  I hope I can continue but the good results have buoyed me and I think I will continue with it. I want to see if the improvement continues because they do point out the refinement will continue over time. 

You can get additional information and see what others have to say on their Facebook page. 

I could feel the tightening sensation almost as soon as I applied this fabulous serum. It makes my skin look so beautiful and flawess. It is lightweight enough so that I can wear it under my daily foundation without any greasiness. It makes my skin look so smooth, as well as line free. I love it! - See more at: http://www.allbeautifulmommies.com/blog/entry/3698579/strivectin-antiaging-skin-care-review#sthash.Cey5atNE.dpuf

I could feel the tightening sensation almost as soon as I applied this fabulous serum. It makes my skin look so beautiful and flawess. It is lightweight enough so that I can wear it under my daily foundation without any greasiness. It makes my skin look so smooth, as well as line free. I love it! - See more at: http://www.allbeautifulmommies.com/blog/entry/3698579/strivectin-antiaging-skin-care-review#sthash.Cey5atNE.dpuf

I use this at night after cleansing before I apply my nightime moisturizer. I do not have any deep wrinkles as of yet, but by using this amazing night time retinol cream, you can bet I will not be getting any wrinkles any time soon, as this formula is at work repairing my skin as I sleep. Upon wakening, my skin is unbeleivably soft and supple. It looks renewed and refreshed as well as dewey, but not greasy, so I know that the product has fully absorbed into my skin. I love it! - See more at: http://www.allbeautifulmommies.com/blog/entry/3698579/strivectin-antiaging-skin-care-review#sthash.Cey5atNE.dpuf

You can also get more scoop on the whole Strivectin TL Collection here.  

Cellulite Defense Gel-Cream Review #BodyMerry

I admit that cellulite is an ongoing issue for me. I am super fit and eat really healthfully. I work out hard 4-5 times a week and I STILL have it. I was excited to try a new remedy from Body Merry.  They shared that there is a natural remedy that can really combat cellulite. They crafted a new cellulite fighter with a unique Caffeine + Retinol + Seaweed formula. This is a gel-cream that has a strong caffeine content with the optimum level of retinol (0.4%). This is the recommended level by experts. They even added potent natural and organic ingredients such as algae extract, kelp, coconut oil, japanese green tea leaf extract and cayenne. Like all the Body Merry products, it is free from harsh chemicals such as parabens, sulfates and phthalates.

The gel-cream consistency is designed to spread over large areas and it absorbs quickly into my skin. The cream is infused with a refreshing 100% natural ‘mint - green tea - lime’ fragrance, that barely leaves a trace once fully absorbed. I find I use it in the morning and at night when I am getting ready so I can let the area "air-dry" for a few minutes while I apply my makeup and do my hair (in the morning) and while I am getting ready for bed and brushing my teeth/washing my face. It works out really well. I like the scent and it feels good on my skin. I have only been using it about a week so I haven't detected a massive difference yet but I know you have to wait like 4-6 weeks to see an improvement. My thighs do look a little less lumpy. I despise those lumps and bumps! I use this along with a clean diet and a vigorous exercise plan which makes the most sense. I don't think the results would be as pronounced if you are scarfing potato chips and sweets right and left. On the other hand, I am not going to never have a cookie. Just a reasonable healthy diet I think!

In a nutshell, Body Merry’s Cellulite Defense Gel-Cream is a potential ticket to visibly reducing the appearance of unwanted bumps and lumps and getting skin that feels and looks tighter, smoother and younger!

You can buy Body Merry Cellulite Defense Gel Cream and get started in a flash on the road to better skin too.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Vichy’s Idealia #VichyIdealists #LifeproofSkin #sponsored @vichyUSA

I recently had the opportunity to evaluate a new skincare option from Vichy, a luxury beauty brand.  Vichy has been around for a number of years and I have used there products from time to time, along with other brands.  Vichy created something novel, a Life Serum to help "undo" some of our poorer health and beauty choices that impact our skin. Let's be realistic, you can't expect to never exercise, drink up a storm of sugary beverages, scarf fast food and sweets and then hope the new product, Vichy Idealia is going to correct it all.  They do suggest that you CAN stray from perfection from time to time, and enjoy life when you use Idealia.

 

I received a challenge for 8 days to live my life to the fullest. Permission to eat that extra cookie, stay out late, and even have an extra Mojito. I vowed to just use Idéalia Life Serum twice daily to see my skin quality transform even with the little bit of bad behavior. The company is confident that I have Vichy’s #LifeproofSkin assurance that I will still see a transformation in skin quality in 8 days. 

I am ready and I got started as soon as possible. I had a busy weekend and one night I only got three hours sleep. I have been applying my Idealia every day. I am impressed so far because my skin looks really good.  Usually after a no-sleep night I look pretty pathetic. 

The best part of all is that I got to include 5 friends in the challenge, too. My friend Jen was so excited about it she said she had to try it immediately.  She said she was desperate for something new. She was impressed with how it smelled and how smooth her skin felt after applying it. She looked closely at my face and said, "Girl, you look good. How many days have you been using this stuff?" I laughed and told her I was on day 3.  She said she hoped her skin would look as good as mine in 3 days.  Barb tried it and sighed as soon as it touched her face.  She said, "This feels really nice.  My skin feels great."  We were talking this week and she said her skin looks so much smoother and fresher.

Fast forward one week. I have to say I am pretty impressed with the results. I have been using Idealia twice a day and my skin looks pretty darned good. A big improvement from a week ago. It is easy to use and it does keep your skin moisturized and gives it a bit of a glow. I plan on picking some up so I can get on the long term Idealia plan and keep my skin looking lovely every single day.

 

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