Makeup by ONE DIRECTION Sneak Peek and aGIVEAWAY @brandbacker #makeupby1D #thelookscollection #markwins #makeupby1D, #ilovemakeupby1D

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Are you ready for the latest scoop on One Direction?  Did you hear about the infamous tweet? The buzz began a few weeks ago when 1D member, Niall Horan, tweeted about a makeup line in the works  but the details of the line remained unknown until now! If you are already super fan of this amazing vocal sensation you are going to just swoon with excitement now.  The colorful styles of all the most fashionable girls is going to totally pop because One Direction is introducing a new line of super glam cosmetics called Makeup by One Direction. The world’s biggest pop band sensation is launching a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International.  A few weeks from now in mid-August 2014 you will be able to head to Macy’s and select other major retailers worldwide (all listed here so keep reading!) and snap up one of these gorgeous makeup and cosmetic palettes for yourself or your favorite fan.

This fanciful collection of makeup and cosmetics is everything you could dream of to create a youthful and stylish look that is perfect for day or evening.  You get to choose from three different "The Looks Collection" keepsake tins, each with a totally different look and style.  Maybe you will buy all three!  Each colorful cosmetics palette lets your creative side shine through as you celebrate the good life infused with vivid shades, fresh formulas and stylish limited edition collectable packaging.  Makeup by One Direction is just fun, bold and lets you get as wild as you like. Totally on trend so just pick your fave look. The best part is that this special new product is offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford the splurge without guilt.

“The Looks Collection” comprises three keepsake tins.  Each individual collection is inspired by One Direction’s globe-conquering albums, “Up All Night, “Take Me Home” and the latest chart topper, ‘Midnight Memories.” It sounds amazing already, right?  Each special collection tin comes complete with everything you need to create unique, bold and beautiful looks. You can find just the right bold colors to become a rock n’ roll girl, shake up the bright colors to transform yourself into a fun party girl or keep it sweet to channel the girl next door. They make it so easy and fun to find the ideal collection(s) just for you. The easy to follow illustrations make it a snap to get the perfect look. The LIMITED EDITION collectable keepsake tin holds all your beauty essentials in one spot...perfect for home or travel.  It even has a has a  removable sleeve, complete with ONE DIRECTION doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own!  You can see all the exclusive deets on the 3 Looks Collection tins too.

The line will be available worldwide starting in the United States so get ready for August 11 and put on your trainers or running shoes and move fast to get them. Macy's has it first though but your other fave department stores will have it by late August.  Take a peek at the schedule below:

Macy's - August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor - August 25th

*International release dates TBD. We'll keep you posted!

I received the Up All night Collection shown above.  It had a gorgeous collection of brightly colored eye shadows, a body and eye crayon, a lipgloss, lipstick and a mascara.  It even included a bonus doodle stencil.  The tween of the house went mad when she saw it. Of course we get to wear some of it when we go to the concert tomorrow night! 

The lipstick in "I Should Have Kissed You" glided on both our lips smoothly.  The color was bright and felt comfy all night long too! We looked like fashionable and trendy twins totally ready for the concert at MetLife Stadium. 

The liquilights glow gloss in "Taken" was bright and colorful.  It glided on easily and stayed put forever until we washed it off.  We both loved the vivid color...perfect for a party or even a 1D concert like the one here in NJ this week.  

The nail varnish in "Na Na Na" was bright and sparkly. It was super easy to apply and dried to a sparkly sea blue finish in a flash.  It stayed on all weekend long and is still on both on nails.  We got so many compliments on the pretty color and we looked gorgeous at the concert. 

The eyeshadow set had some gorgeous colors including More Than This, Save You Tonight, Up All Night, Another World, and Gotta Be You.  The guide made it a snap to create some fun party looks that I know will look super all summer long. A great concert look is in the works too with all the colors!

The body and eye crayon was lots of fun to play around with. It works great as a liner or you can use the stencils to make designs anywhere.  A totally amazing and bright color too. A fun look for a party or celebration or just a GNO or in. We had a lot of fun getting ready for the concert we drew on our arms and on our faces. We brought it with us and while we were tailgating pre-concert we did up our friends too

The mascara went on smoothly and stayed on without smudging or smearing.  It made both our lashes look long and lush.  The perfect base for all the cute makeup.  

1D has given my readers the chance to win a limited edition makeup set before it’s released to the public through a fantastic giveaway. Enter the Makeup by One Direction Giveaway here for this unique opportunity to win. Good luck! 

Number One Advanced Probiotic dietary supplement review #probiotics

Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically Number One Nutrition Advanced Probiotic. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Being healthy and happy about your body is a matter of choice.  You just have to make good choices about your diet, exercise and overall fitness. One of the best things you can do it to add probiotics to your everyday diet.  What are probiotics?  They seem to be in the news all the time these days. You might not know it but probiotics are good bacteria who perform a very important role in our digestive, metabolic and immune systems. Probiotics actually produce enzymes that break down the food we eat, regulate vitamin intake and convert sugars to the essential nutrients our bodies need.  That is a very important role to play.  You can do so much to help your body by taking a good probiotic.
 

You have to remember that our GI system is home to 80% of our immune system.  It sounds kind of wacky but it is true. Think about that fact. That´s why it is so important to take a good probiotic supplement on a regular basis. Number One Probiotic is an excellent option. Think about all the ways it might be able to support your immune system.
 

This is how the Number One Probiotic may help you: 

• Support your digestive health
• Balance your intestinal flora
• Improve your mood
• Break down allergy causing proteins
• Accelerate your fat loss

Number One Probiotic Supplement is a probiotic supplement that can be used by anyone. It is an all natural formula that is an essential for good health.  You can start right away and notice a difference quickly because I did. I feel good and notice an improvement in my digestion. 

What are you waiting for?  Does your well being matter to you? Yes, we can be healthy and happy with our bodies.  Would you like to wake up feeling energized and ready to carry on your daily routine?  Get your health on track and the rest will fall in place.  You can find Number One Advanced Probiotic right on Amazon too so you can have it at your door quickly.

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.

Spellbinders Celebra'tions Collections for Crafting #Spellbinders @Spellbinders

Disclosure:  I received the products complimentary for review purposes as a member of Purex Insiders. I was not financially compensated for this post but I am entered into a giveaway.  All opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.  

I love to make birthday cards, party decor and guest favors extra special.  It seems like there is always another occasion to craft for--especially in the warm summer months. Between BBQ's at our home and beach house and birthday parties, there is always another occasion to pull out all the stops for crafting!  I am not the craftiest momma out there though so I am always looking for tips and tools to help make my craft projects look their best.  

Richard Garay recently designed a totally adorable new line of crafting products called the Spellbinders Celebrations Collection.  Richard has a long time passion for paper crafts, event hosting and handmade greetings. His experience led him to develop this beautiful new collection. This is a complete collection of beautiful papers, colorful inks, adorable stamps, dies and cool embellishments. Spellbinders Celebrations Collection makes it a total snap to create a beautiful card or craft a heartfelt personalized gift for almost anyone.

Even the craftiest of my friends appreciates the difference you see when using high quality products. The Spellbinders Celebra'tions Collection is a quality line of products that will help any novice, intermediate or seasoned crafter or hostess to achieve beautiful results every single time. The whole line is totally coordinated too so you can create a cheerful, bright and exciting set for your next event that balances perfectly. 

Spellbinders makes it so easy to make cute cards and crafts. My daughter is so excited because she has several upcoming birthday parties and she likes to make special cards for her friends. We are heading up to a friends home in the mountains and we are working on a gorgeous card for them as well using the Spellbinders Collection.  These two mini kits that I received to review were very easy and fun to work with. My tween is so ready to be making more.  Shopping time! Are you ready to make your very own, one of a kind celebration creations? Check out how you can learn how to do it with the Spellbinders Celebra'tions Collection.

I received a kit including the following items.

• 2 Spellbinders Celebra'tions Collection Kit 
• 1 Spellbinders Stamp Set (for you to keep or host a mini-giveaway on your blog!)
• A fact sheet with product information to share with my readers
• A detailed how-to instruction sheet
• A letter with tips and tricks 

You can follow Spellbinders on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google + and check out their site for all the information.

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

KIND Nuts and Spices NEW flavors are a perfect afternoon pick me up with a hot or iced coffee #kindawesome

If you haven't tried KIND bars yet you better run over to the store right now or get over to the KIND website if you want to save time.  You are missing an amazing snack that is chick full of good stuff to keep your energy up up up! I remember the first time I tried one...the hotel out them out during one of the breaks at our business meeting. People went nuts!  It was so funny because everyone was checking out the clean ingredient list and oohing and ahhing over the flavors. The upper management was not so thrilled because people were paying more attention to their KIND bars than the presentation. They are that yummy. I have a meeting coming up and I am hoping that KIND bars are going to be available for the coffee breaks again.  It would really make my meeting a lot more fun..and tolerable...ooops, I didn't say that last part.

Now  KIND has added a few yummy new options to keep it all interesting. Caramel Almond + Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond is the newest option to the KIND Nuts and Spices line of bars. Now the line  includes eight delicious and a tiny bit indulgent flavors. Believe it or not, each bar only has 5g of sugar (or less) and nothing artificial at all. That is a really low sugar option...much better than so many other options out there in the snack-o-sphere. A great snack to stash in your purse or even to take on the plane.  See, I have that upcoming meeting on my mind....gotta fly down south in a week or so. A KIND bar IS going in my purse.

KIND's newest flavors demonstrate that you can naturally keep sugar to a minimum while still allowing for a sweet and indulgent flavor. Each KIND bar is also crafted from a healthy foundation of whole almonds. We all know that studies have demonstrated the heart healthy benefits and even life-extending properties of almonds.

A little about each bar and my experiences so you can know all about them even before your first bite.  Caramel Almond + Sea Salt is made with a seemingly indulgent blend of savory sea-salt combined with sweet caramel. This heavenly combination is then drizzled over fresh, crunchy almonds. KIND Caramel Almond + Sea Salt is a yummy low-sugar healthy snack that only tastes like you are stepping over the line into indulgence. It really is the best of both worlds.  I don't like to deprive myself but on the other hand, I work out 5-6 days a week and I don't want to undo my hard work.  KIND bars like this variety let me enjoy without guilt.

The other variety that I was able to sample was the KIND Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond bar.  This yummy bar is crafted by blending dark roast coffee and whole almonds along with honey. This amazing concoction is then drizzled in dark chocolate to form a bar that, again, with just 5g of sugar, only tastes like you are indulging yourself.

Both KIND Nuts and Spices bars contain a great blend of 7g fiber, 6g protein and 5g sugar.  An excellent blend to make you feel like you are treating yourself while providing energy and fuel to keep you going all day or all evening long. It is the perfect snack to carry you through a meeting, school or an endless plane ride. You can check and conveniently purchase these two new flavors out on the KIND website store. While you are there you can get more information on all their yummy bars and snacks. 

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.