Jaime King

    Jaime King Talks Beauty, Parenting and Travel

I love Jamie King so when I got the chance to post her interview I jumped on it.  Such beauty, grace, talent, and strength in one person is just amazing.

 

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“Jaime King at launch of new formula for Nouráge to benefit Locks of Love

·         Is health and wellness important to you? If so what do you do on a daily basis to stay healthy? Are there any natural beauty practices that you swear by?

o    Wake up and take Nouráge because it is right by my nightstand

o    Drink a full glass of water because it is the most important thing for your hair and skin and for it to flush all the toxins out of your skin

o    Wash and exfoliate face –using either Le Prairie or La Mer serum on my face, or Alba Botanica or Herbology from London really great organic product

o    Don’t wear makeup if I don’t have to

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“Jaime King shows off her new tattoo, a dagger in honor of her son, at launch of new formula for Nouráge to benefit Locks of Love

·         Do you have a special connection to Locks of Love? If so what?

o    It was the perfect collaboration; I have been working with cancer charities forever

o    For me to do this event with Nouráge made perfect sense because I truly believe in the product and also because Locks of Love is donating money for kids

o    So little of the money for research for cancer actually goes towards children, so feel like anything that we can do to help children especially with this disease

o    Every one of us knows someone that has had it

o    It is really a priority for me to be involved in that

·         What are some of your favorite workouts? Why?

o    Mary Helen Bowers Ballet Beautiful because she was 15-minute beauty ballet blasts that you can do if you don’t have a lot of time

o    Love to hike and be outdoors

o    Just carrying around my kid for 3 blocks is a workout for 10 days

o    Really believe in finding what you love to do and makes you happy then you won’t feel like you have to schlep to the gym and find a machine

o    I really believe that you shouldn’t do something that makes you unhappy but it is really important that you are doing something that brings you joy so you don’t judge yourself when you don’t go to the gym

·         How do you balance work and motherhood?

o    Make my son a priority –I won’t go anywhere unless I can travel with him

o    I don’t accept any jobs that won’t allow my son to be with me

o    Raised in the Midwest with a stay-at-home mom and that’s how I intend to raise my child, not to stay at home but if I do work, my son will be raised with his mother and he will come with me

o    I have a babysitter, so we always have someone watching over him when on set; but he is there with me all the time

o    My son gets to be in a very nurturing, creative, exciting environment where he gets to meet new people every day—because I shot until the day before I gave birth

o    He gets to grow up around people who are interesting and fun and that love him and care for him

o    He will experience many incredible things that we are excited about; He will always know that he is loved and nurtured

o    I didn’t have a child as an ornament; I had child because that is something that I wanted for my whole life

o    I went through a lot to have a baby; he is my number one priority; blessed if you put the intention out there with what you want in life, I do believe that it can come true and that’s how I came to where I am in my life so I do believe the same thing about balancing work and motherhood

·         What’s something that would surprise people about you?

o    It is very interesting growing up in Los Angeles and talking to nannies who say that you are just so hands on like it’s a bad thing; people aren’t use to me being so hands on

o    They’re used to seeing moms on the streets that likely leave their babies then come back; If I did that, I would never see my child because I shoot 16 hours a day

•           Besides Hart of Dixie, what’s next for you?

o    Getting ready to direct a campaign for Grace and Frame Denim

o    Still working on Hart of Dixie and just wrapped episodes last week

o    Traveling a lot

This was brought to you by Nouráge to benefit Locks of Love

ADK Packworks The Grocer Review

I got the chance to try out this re usable bag and I am in love.

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This has truly been the best reusable bag I have ever had the pleasure of using.  The amount of uses for this bag is just amazing.  If you are anything like me you have a ton of reusable bags that you got free from here or their but they just don’t last they are either too small or fall apart very easily.  My biggest problem with other bags is they fall over so I a picking up groceries from my back seat all the time.   This bag took care of that the bottom snaps together and it sits up straight, no more food falling over.   I was also very excited by how much it helps.  I packed it full of drinks and my trip up the stairs to put away groceries was nothing.  The easy to use handles and straps I could carry this up stairs with ease.

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For our walking trips this is also perfect as you know I love to go walking with baby boy in the stroller but buying stuff is usually out of the question I can’t carry things and push the stroller.  With the ADK bag I just put it on like a back pack filled it up and was ready to go.  The farmers market was also a snap no walking around with 5 different bags just grabbed this one bag and I was ready to go.  I truly can’t tell you enough about how great this bag is for us.   They even have a insulated cooler liner for the inside.  I was so excited to see this.  Our closest Wal-Mart is over an hour away.  I don’t go much but when I did go I had to stay away from the cold isles because it would all be warm before I got home.  Now I can shop to my little heart’s desire and not worry at all.  This also will be going on our road trip with us.  I can fit a ton of drinks and healthy goodies for my baby boy and not have to worry as we cruse across America.

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The re usable bag retails for about $25.00 which is a fantastic price for a bag of this quality I was amazed to see that this was such an affordable price.  For all my northern California readers this bag is a must.  The stores no longer carry plastic bags and you have to pay for others I completely suggest you invest in a few of these great bags and no longer have to worry when you go to the store.  Save the environment and some money 2 great things to do with just 1 bag.

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I would completely recommend this product to everyone

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Maui Jim Kahoma

Maui Jim Kahoma in Honey tortoise

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As you all know I love My Maui Jim sun glasses in the summer.  But there is one time when I need them even more it’s in the winter.  With the glare from the snow I can go from happy to headache in less than 10 seconds.   A lot of people think about new sunglass in the summer when it’s hot, bright and sunny and yes you do need them in the summer but they are just as important if not more important in the winter.   The glare in the summer is very noticeable and the rays are very harmful to your eye’s (not to mention your head) but in the winter most people do not seem to notice the glare and rays till it is too late.

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Maui Jim has one of the biggest collections of styles I have seen.   They can have prescription lenses put into most styles and they are polarized.    I did not know how much polarized made a difference till my first pair of Maui Jims now I could not live without them.   The glasses I picked are called Kahoma in Honey tortoise.  When I saw these I fell instantly in love.  The honey color is so unique and the shape was perfect.   You can get these with your prescription in them which is perfect. My mom only buys from Maui Jim, because she can get a great style with her prescription.   The Kahoma were inspired by Kahoma Valley on West Maui, this land is home to lush, tropical landscapes.  Every time I put these on I get a sense of relaxation I not only love the way they look they are comfy to wear for hours.  They don’t hurt my nose or my ears.  Every time I try Maui Jim sunglasses I fall more and more in love with them.  I have tried 100’s of sun glasses and Maui Jim is still by far my #1.

 

At the 2013 Aspen Food & Wine Classic TV Hosts and Chefs Carla Hall and Sissy Biggers rocking the same sunglasses. Pictures courtesy of Maui Jim.

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I would also like to note that if your glasses are ever scratched or shattered, as you can see hubby did you can head to their web site for info on how to send them in and price list to fix them.  Such a great offer and look how great a job they did.  Hubbys sun glasses are better than new and he is the happiest camper in the world to have his favorite sun glasses back.

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                                                Premier Dead Sea

I got the chance to try out the Miracle Mask Nior and I am in love.

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    When I first got this mask the first thing I noticed was the beautiful packaging from the box the container came in to the beautiful bottle it really had a beautiful and unique design.   This was the first time I have used a mask of this quality and I was in love.   I was very surprised when I started reading the directions it was talking about using the stone.  I could not help but laugh a little what is a stone for? After reading a little more it became clear it’s to take off the mask.  This was now very intriguing to me.  So I put in the facemask and was instantly surprised on how good it smelled did not smell like mud at all.  I waited my ten minutes and got my stone out and wrapped it in tissue and started taking off the mask.  I can see why I need the stone know, otherwise the mask just stuck to your face and hands and soap would not help this.  The mask came right off in just a swipe.  I could also see all the other gross stuff that came off my face.  After I took it off and threw away the tissue just wash your face, I was truly amazed at how smooth my skin was and looked fantastic.   The Miracle Mask Retails for $249.99 and so worth it in my opinion my face is smooth and soft and my pours have never looked better.

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  Dead Sea features 21 unique mineral of which 12 are unique to Dead Sea.  So you truly are getting a one of a kind product.  Whether you are trying to smooth, firm or nourish you are going to find a fantastic product here.  Dead Sea Premier cosmetics was established in 1990 by a group of expert dermatologists and cosmetic experts with knowledge of the unique components of the Dead Sea.  They have everything you need for your skin care from Cleansers to masks to lotions and more.  As we are getting ready for the holidays don’t forget to check out their gifts page they have some awesome sets for everyone in the family.  

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I would recommend this company to everyone.

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SeaQuarius

SeaQuarius

I was given the chance to try out  the SeaQuarius face care system and loved it.

 

A little tid bit about me.  I grew up less than a mile from the beach.  I love the smell of it and my skin was never better with all that great sea air.  So when I got the chance to try out this great set of face cleansers, moisturizers and serum I was so excited.  All of the items had a great clean sea smell that reminded me of growing up on the beach.  This is a great company that was started from the Florida Keys so you know they know the ocean.

“They have been proven to increase skin cell turnover, intensely hydrate and deeply nourish to promote vibrant healthy skin “

 

The Cleanser

This one was wonderful it is a foaming cleanser which I love with having combination skin some time it is so hard to find a great cleanser that does not dry out my skin or make it oily.  This one worked great.  I was also very pleasantly surprised at how long it lasts.  I usually go through so much cleanser.  When I wear makeup I wash my face twice once to get the makeup off and again to actually clean the skin.   Doing this usually makes me go through so much cleanser I have to buy 2.  This one has so much in it there was no need to buy 2.

 

The serum

The serum is fantastic just soaked right into my face and did not leave it greasy at all.  My face still felt clean after I used it and I can tell the difference in my pours after using this great serum.

The lotion.

This one I was very curious about. With having combination skin I tend to usually get greasy in spots or have dry spots on my face.  This was a great lotion to use.  I did not get greasy at all and the dry spots that I did have usually on my forehead went away.  It left my skin feeling clean and smooth.

This is not only a great product but a great company I would recommend them to everyone.

 

 

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Mineral Concealer

Advanced Mineral Perfecting Concealer

I got the chance to try out the perfecting concealer and loved it.

This great concealer is 100% vegan with grapeseed oil, vitamin e, Shea butter and hyaluronic acid.   A great concealer will help you with dark circles, and puffiness.  This concealer really did it also helped out with the red spots I had on my face.  One of my biggest problems when putting on makeup is I always have very dark circles under my eyes and they are hard to hide.  When I tried this one I was instantly in love. It covered up the circles without leaving it looking like I had a ton of makeup under my eyes.   Just left a clean flawless look, at least under my eyes the rest of my face is a whole other issue lol.

I was very excited when I found out that this concelear also would not clog my pores.  It is hard to find a makeup that not only makes your face look fantastic but also will not clog your pores.  I also loved how this concealer went on smooth and was a very light formula I did not feel as if I had tons of layers on my face, but it still covered everything.  A great concealer will be a little lighter than your skin to help with covering up the imperfections.  This way when you put your foundation on it will blend perfect with the rest of your skin.  This one was perfect 1 shade lighter then my skin so it helped cover up perfectly.   Advanced minerals not only makes a great concealer but they have a whole line of great products that I would love to try.

This is the picture with concealer and no foundation as you can see I had a lot to cover up. lol

After Picture With a light Powder Foundation over. Love how it looked.

a fun fact for you all Advanced Mineral Makeup is used on Grey’s Anatomy and NCIS because it is such a camera friendly makeup.  How cool is that.

I would recommend Advanced Mineral Perfecting concealer to everyone

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BA Stardust

Ba Star stardust Diamond

I got the chance to try out the Ba Star star duct and love it.

BA Star had a great collection for your cheer team, dance team or of course just for you.  If you do have a team and you want their makeup to pop you have to check out Ba star.  I wish when I was in cheer and dance we knew about this we would so have all gotten it.  You can buy in bulk for your whole team or of course just make a custom kit for yourself.  This is not just a line for the teams it is also a great line for you to use yourself.  They have everything from great eye shadows, to blush, bronzer and more.  They also have fantastic prices.  Another great thing that I love is they do fundraising so if you’re looking for a great fundraiser you must check them out your team you sure to make a great profit out of this fundraiser.  If you get a chance also check out their rollie bags I love anything zebra print and these are cute and you can even add custom lanyards to match your team or your mood.  If your team is looking to try it don’t hesitate to contact them for a sample you will be in love.

You all know me the shiner the better and this eye shadow star dust really does shine and glitter.  It came with a primer for underneath and the glitter for on top and as you can see the shine is fantastic.  This was very easy to use just put on the primer and brush on the glitter and you are ready to go.  Due to the primer this also lasted a very long time.  There was no need to re apply or touch up it lasted all day long and the glitter did not get all over everything.   I love a great eye shadow and some great bling I love that these were both in one.  The BA star line is fantastic I think everyone should try it out with this price get a few to try out and flash up your look a little or a lot the choice with this one is all yours.

This is a fantastic product I would recommend to everyone

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Natu

 

NATU

I got the chance to try out their fantastic hair products and loved them.

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Natu was created to help eliminate chemicals and synthetics from your hair care regimen.   The first thing I notices about this product when I got it was the great packaging.  I have to admit in the past I have bought stuff just because how cute the bottle looked.  As you can see the bottle is beautiful.  When I first opened the bottle I was very excited by the smell of this great product.  The smell was like when you first walk into a 5 star spa.  Fresh and Floral and beautiful.  I was very excited by this great smell.  I have had so many hair products that were for color treated hair and when I opened them they smelled like you were treating your hair right then.  This was a beautiful smell I could not resist.

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When I first used this great shampoo I was in love.  Not only was the smell wonderful the shampoo lathered like a dream.  It left my hair smelling and feeling fantastic.   The conditioner was thick and creamy and left my hair very easy to brush threw.  The silkening mist was wonderful.  Just a few sprays leave it on and your hair is silky and soft.  I have wavy thicker hair so sometimes it can look like I am a lion.  I loved this spray so easy to use just leave on and my hair was silky and soft with no effort at all.

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All three of their products were wonderful.  I will be telling people about them for years to come.  I love when you find a great hair product that is not only checical free, but also works fantastic and smells wonderful.  They have a great line of hair products that will cover all your hair needs weather it is corse hair, color treated hair or fine limp hair.

 

NATU Products do not contain any of the following ingredients:

No Sulfates

No Silicones

No Resins

No Parabens

No Petrolatum

No Ethoxylates

No Mineral Oil

No Artificial Colors

No Synthetic Fragrance

No DEA, MEA, TEA

No BHA or BHT

No Urea (Imidazolidinyl)

No PEG

No Propylene Glycol

I would recommend this product to everyone

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Ageless Derma

                                               Ageless Derma Lip Polish Lady Slippers

I got the chance to try out the Ageless derma lip polish in color lady slippers and loved it.

 

As you know I am a lip stick / gloss junky.  I was so excited to try this one out.  This one was from one of their new collection of mineral cosmetics.  It has a hint of orange oil in it and comes in 12 different shades.   Ageless Derma is a doctor formulated line that caries everything from some great makeup to some great skin care products.  They have a full line for every need you may have at a very affordable price.  Their web site is very easy to use.  No searching and hunting for the one thing you are looking for.

When I first check out this lip polish I was surprised at how little the tub was.  But after using it I can see why it did not have to be that big.  A little went a very long way the picture you see above was after just one stroke of the brush.  It gave off not only a wonderful deep color but the shine was like nothing I have seen before.  This color also lasted for the whole night.  I ate all night long and of course had a soda and a bottle of water and it still lasted.  I was very impressed by this lip polish.  It glided on very easy, stayed on, and was not sticky at all.  I could also swear after I took it off my lips were more moist then when I had put it on.   This tube is going to last me a long time.  The lip polish is a must for any lip product lover.

 

I would recommend this product to everyone.

 

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Forever Pure Beauty

Forever Pure Beauty

I got the chance to try out a few items from forever pure beauty and loved them.

I got the chance to try out three different items The Brazen Raisin lip gloss, the Finishing powder blush, and the Organic Toner. She also sent this wonderful compact that is just way to cute.  It is so hard these days to find some great organic makeup and especially toner so I was very excited to see how well they held up with my busy day but also with my sensitive skin.  This make up is 100% all natural and gluten free. They have some great products for everyone weather you have oily skin sensitive skin or dry skin they have a great product for you.  The first thing I noticed about their web site when I signed on was that customer happiness is their #1 goal.  This to me tells me that they not only make a great product but they will do everything they can to make sure you find the best product for their customers  I love to find a company that believe in their products so much they can make this their number one goal.  As we all know if customers are not happy no one is happy.

The first one I tried was the organic toner.  Let me tell you I am a toner lover could not live without it.  No matter how many times I was my face I use a little toner and am amazed every time how much more stuff comes off my skin.  I was very cereous to see how an organic toner would work this was my first time using it.  I absolutely loved it.  It worked wonderful on my skin.  I had no reaction and it was nice knowing that I was not using any harmful chemicals on my face.  One other thing that I loved about this toner is it came with a spray top.  I have always used the ones you just pour out onto the cotton poof.  This was a nice surprise just 2-3 squirts and I had all I needed.  I did not waste a bit and this will make my toner last a lot longer.  LOVED IT

The second one I tried was the lip glass in Brazen Raisin.  As you all know I am a lip gloss lover and this one not only had a fantastic color was went on smooth and was not sticky at all.  Their lip gloss is 100% gluten free and made with a citrus oil to give you just a hint of flavor.  Want to make your lips really pop try using a great lipstick like their Dragon fruit or twisted papaya and use this great gloss on the inside of your lips for a great color.

 

The third one I tried was the Finishing powder blush.  A great finishing powder will not only give you a natural glow but will help your pours look smaller and even out your skin tones.  This one was not only did all this but also a great color and had a great top on it when you opened it up they had a easy way for you to get some out to use but to not over use it.  See picture below.  This gave my skin a great glow while also being very light so it did not feel like I was wearing layer over layer on my face.

I loved all three of these products and would not hesitate to recommend any of their products to everyone.

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