First American Cash Advance coat drive
Do it today. Come on, you know you need to. Clean out your coat closet and help those who will be cold this winter.
First American Cash Advance is asking for coat, scarf, hat and glove donations for its coat drive that continues until Nov. 25.
“We’re proud to help our community to support local people in need,” said Drew Haney, chief operating officer. “And it’s an easy way to give something back, by simply going through our closets and pulling out those old coats we just don’t wear anymore.”
You can drop off coats, hats, gloves and scarves at First American Cash Advance, 105 N Eastern, Suite 4, Moore. To find other locations, go online to www.LifeDoesHappen.com or call (888) 300-CASH.
All winter wear donations will be given to and distributed by the United Way.
Paula Begoun’s high-flying beauty tips
Who’s traveling during the holidays? Travel and stress can play havoc with your skin.
Who better to ask for beauty suggestions than Paul Begoun, beauty expert, author and founder of paulaschoice.com. She travels ore than 100,000 miles every year from Australia to Mexico and throughout the U.S.
She’s often asked how she takes care of her skin during a flight? Here are her top 5 tips:
1. It is indeed drier at 35,000 feet, but if you don’t have dry skin it doesn’t really doesn’t matter. If you have dry skin and are taking a long flight, you may need to reapply moisturizer or a really good toner (loaded with state-of-the-art ingredients, not just water).
2. Because of airport security, she always has samples of products with her. Not every company offers sample, but Paula’s Choice has samples of all its products for you to try and pack in your carry-on.
3. For flights more than six hours, Paula travels without makeup. Just before she lands, she washes up in the bathroom, follows her skin care routine and then applies her makeup.
4. For shorter flights, she wears makeup but no powder. She applies powder just before she lands, when she is touching up her makeup. She prefers not tohave anything drying on her face during the flight.
5. A higher altitude in the outdoors does require a higher SPF, but in an airplane not much UV light is getting through those tiny windows. What you normally wear for sun protection, meaning an SPF 15 or higher, will do just fine.
Beauty Brands donates money to help end domestic violence
Beauty Brands’ two stores in Oklahoma City donated $2,339 to support YWCA Oklahoma City’s efforts to end the cycle of domestic violence.
From Sept. 28 through Nov. 1, the two Beauty Brands locations donated 100 percent of sales from their Redken Guts volume-boosting spray foam to YWCA Oklahoma City. Customers also were invited to add a donation to directly support the shelter. Redken, a global leader in professional hair care products, is Beauty Brands’ partner in the “It Takes Guts” campaign, and donated 100 percent of the Guts product that was sold.
The fundraiser was part of Beauty Brands’ ninth annual nationwide END ABUSE program to support victims of domestic violence. Since its inception in 2001, Beauty Brands has raised more than $560,000 for local domestic violence shelters.
Beauty Brands Salon·Spa·Superstores are at 9714 N Council and 13820 N Pennsylvania Ave.
Clinton woman named one of L’Oreal’s “Women of Worth”
Lillian Collins
L’Oreal Paris has named a Clinton woman one of its 10 “Women of Worth” for her work with the Eastwide Academy, an after-school program in Clinton.
Lillian Collins, 50, earned the recognition for her “unwavering commitment to her community and her extraordinary volunteer achievements,” according to information from L’Oreal Paris. She will be honored Dec. 9 in New York, where she’ll receive a $5,000 donation for her charitable cause.
People can vote online at www.womenofworth.com to nominate one honoree to receive an additional $25,000 donation for her organization. Voting ends Nov. 24.
Girl Scouts say thanks!
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This is a very precious Thanksgiving message from the Girl Scouts….we add our own message of thank yous to those who make differences in our lives. HFW
This is the season of giving thanks to those who make a difference in our lives.
All of the staff at Girl Scouts-Western Oklahoma wants you to know how important you are to the organization and, most importantly, to the girls we all serve.
Without your dedication and support to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place, we would not be able to provide the leadership experience to thousands of girls in western Oklahoma.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving,
From the staff of Girl Scouts-Western Oklahoma
Shapeez Unbelievabra … all-in-one bra and body slimmer
I’m a big supporter of shapewear products. Get it? Supporter.
Anyway, I’ve been a fan of Spanx for years. I’ve looked at other brands, but really haven’t been tempted to shimmy into them. Now comes one that I may try.
It’s the Unbelievabra by Shapeez. It’s a bra and body slimmer all in one. Now, I know that other shapewear companies have similar products. They probably all tout the same results as Shapeez — eliminates all visiblebra lines, back bulges, muffin top while providing breast support and slimming of the tummy, waist and back.
Like Spanx, it seems high profile women are finding their way into the Unbelievabra, too, including makeup artist Bobbi Brown. The Unbelievabra is made from breathable cool-tex microfiber that wicks moisture from the body to keep wearers dry and comfortable. It also has molded foam cups and adjustable straps with no back bands or closures to make the garment practically invisible under clothing. The company said the hem doesn’t roll up either.
The shaper is available in two styles — a high-length style called the Ultimate for $85 and for those women not in need of torso control, a cropped length style that also doubles as a sports bra called the Shortee, retailing for $75. Each style is available in nude or black and comes in 25 sizes ranging from cup sizes A through E.
Staci Berner founded Shapeez and created the Unbelievabra after taking time off from her cosmetologist career to be a stay-at-home mom.
“I was searching for a bra that could provide great support and shaping for my breasts, while smoothing and slimming my back all in one. I looked everywhere and bought dozens of bras and shapewear products claiming breast support and elimination of the dreaded back fat, but none provided all the features I needed,” she said. “So I took matters into my own hands and created my first prototype.”
When she showed friends, the repsonse was always — Wow, the difference is unbelievable — thus the name.
Plans include more tops with different neck and back options, minimizer and demi push-up bras, and even an Unbelievabra swim line.
There are no stores in Oklahoma that carry the Unbelievabra, according to shapeez.com, but you can order one from the Web site.
If you’ve tried this product, let me know. Share your comments.
JRB Art at the Elms art show draws a crowd
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100 paintings at the “Small Works” show at JRB Art at the Elms. (Photos by David Faytinger).
JRB Art at the Elms “Small Works” show was one hundred paintings by one hundred artists.
Gallery owner Joy Reed Belt gave each artist an 8×8 canvas and asked them to to paint or create whatever they wanted to create. The variety was amazing. Some of the artists painted miniatures similar to the paintings they create on a regular basis. A few of them added volume to the canvas.
Two of the photographer sewed photographs on the canvas in a very creative manner. Some of the artists created paintings that are very different from what they usually create. Several of the artists made elaborate collages.
The paintings were hung in a large grid and all were priced at $180.
At the reception and show Iguana and Seasons catered the event.
Gallery artists who participated in the show and exhibit included D.J. Lafon, Michi Susan, George Oswalt, Denise Duong, Brent Learned, Skip Hill, Kim Camp, J.P. Morrison, Thomas Batista and Beth Hammack. Guest artists included Regina Murphy, Clint Stone, John Seward, Suzanne Owens, Sharon Montgomery, Romy Owens, Suzanne Cunningham and Jan Hurley.
In addition to the “Small Works” show there was also a show of Jim Keffer’s paintings and a wonderful 6’ hand crafted highboy he made of exotic woods. There were paintings as well as wooden and steel sculptures by John Wolfe.
Guests included Betsy and Mark Rowland, Mary and Andy Tevington, Pat Gallager, Carolyn Barnes, Stan Cunningham, Jim Turley, and Kitty and Dick Champlin.
The show will be hanging until Nov. 28 and the exhibit, set up like this years, will be the Gallery’s signature holiday show every November.
Party-goers study the art.
Badgley Mischka’s HSN debut
I missed Badgley Mischka’s debut on HSN earlier this week. Completely forgot about it. Probably saved myself some money, though. I’m not sure I would have been able to resist.
Who saw it? Buy any pieces? Let us know what you liked.
The American Glamour Badgley Mischka Collection debuted with a special two-hour live prime-time show featuring Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Many of the pieces sold out in minutes. The American Glamour crystal bracelet watch, pictured at right, sold out in two minutes, as did the American Glamour snakeskin dome satchel.
The collection includes apparel, accessories and jewelry and retails from $39 to $499.
Check it out online at hsn.com.
Say Goodbye to Eli
Eli, just misses the final four on Top Chef.
Nice run for the Joe Wertz
This is not Eli, it's Gazette Entertainment Editor Joe Wertz (glasses not pictured)
lookalike, but Eli will not make it to Napa.
It’s down to Kevin, Jennifer and the brothers Voltaggio.
Check out today’s podcast.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie design snake-themed jewelry
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
The number of actors, actresses, singers and celebrities who DON’T have their name connected to a fashion or jewelry collection or a fragrance is getting smaller.
The latest to join the crowded design arena: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are creating a high-end jewelry line with Asprey called “The Protector.” The pieces consist of diamond, black diamond and emerald pavé rings, bracelets, earrings, men’s cuff links and dress studs — in the shape of snakes.
Snakes? According to Women’s Wear Daily, Jolie was given a snake ring designed by a different jeweler while pregnant
with Shiloh, now 3, and considers them to be the “protector of her family.”
The pieces aren’t cheap. Plan to fork over $525 for a silver baby spoon with a curved, snake-shaped handle. The pieces are available at all Asprey stores.
The couple aren’t planning to get rich — er, richer — from the sale of the jewelry. All of the proceeds go to the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which Jolie co-founded in 2006. The charity raises awareness and money to help educate child victims of war, conflict and natural disasters.
