Lancome Aquatic Summer Nail Lacquer | New Release

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I am a huge fan of nail polish.  In fact, I think I may be an addict.  Even though my personal collection of polish is somewhere in the 250-300 bottle range, it seems that I  can always find new colors to add. 

The new LancomeAquatic Summer collection is no different.  Inspired by the seas in luxe vacation areas around the world, you’ll be transported!  These gorgeous nail lacquer shades in watery hues are perfect for Spring and Summer! 

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Weight Watchers Digital Bathroom Scale Giveaway

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Welcome to the Just January Giveaway Hop hosted by GoingCrazy!! WannaGo??!! and Planet Weidknecht. We just couldn't think of a better reason to gather up our blogger friends for another hop, so this time we are JUMPIN' for January…Just January!! Check out all the blogs on the link and enter to win some great prizes!! Each blog is sponsoring a giveaway of at least $20 value. So, join the jump and Have Fun!! 


Here at How Was Your Day?, we've partnered with Conair for this event.  One lucky HWYD reader is going to win a Weight Watchers Inspirational Glass Scale.  This digital bathroom scale comes with 15 different motivational decals that you can apply.  It also holds up to 400 lbs and has a sleek, clean look. 

Look for my full review coming shortly.  

Ready to enter?  Do so in the Giveaway Tools widget after the jump.

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Tips to Apply Airbrush Makeup

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Have you ever wondered how models and their makeup get to be so picture perfect?  There’s a little secret I’m going to let you in on – it’s called airbrush makeup.  In the last couple of years, advancements have been made and airbrush makeup is available to everyone.  However, if you don’t know what you’re doing, it can end up being kind of messy and streaky.  Here are some great tips
 

Cleanse your skin

Make sure that your skin is freshly cleansed and moisturized.  Airbrush makeup is less forgiving than liquid and powder foundations.  If you have dry patches or oily areas, they may be accentuated.  Make sure your skin is completely dry as well.  

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Tatcha Beauty Rice Enzyme Powder Cleanser Giveaway

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Welcome to the Ringing in the New Year hop, hosted by Simply Sassy Media. 

Tatcha, a high-end beauty company, has graciously agreed to sponsor an awesome prize.  One lucky How Was Your Day? reader will receive a full sized container of Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder.  This cleanser is amazing.  It's a powder that converts into a cream and cleanses your skin so totally and completely.  It may be magic! 

Look for my full review coming soon! 

Would you like to try this for yourself?  Then enter in the Giveaway Tools widget after the jump! 

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Get Gel Nails at Home with Sally Hansen Gel Polish

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Let me tell you a little bit about my latest love, the Sally Hansen Gel Polish System.  It is easy to use.  It is hard to screw up.  It is fixable, if you do screw it up.  You don’t have to worry about sheet texture if you do your nails at night.  You know what I mean, if you do your nails and go to bed, chances are really good that you will wake up with the weave of your sheets embedded into your nails, no matter how careful you are.   Let me just say, right from the start:  OMG I love this stuff!
 
I have had a love affair with nail polish since I can remember, and lately, with all the wild glitters, finishes and colors, I’ve been in heaven.  But this, my friend, is no ordinary polish, and I might have to re-think what I want in a polish.  When you finish applying this Sally Hansen Gel Polish system, your nails are hard and ready to go!  In fact, I just finished mine, and am typing this review!
 

Holiday Beauty Giveaway Extravaganza

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Hey girlies! The holidays are now upon us icon smile Holiday Beauty Giveaway Extravaganza So what better way to celebrate than by entering to win A TON of beauty products?! One person will win a large variety of beauty and bath products! Prizes include an e.l.f. Beauty Book – Smoky Eyes, Green Tea & Verbena Hand Cream, a Green Tea & Verbena Bath Soap, a Que Bella Dead-Sea Mud Mask, a Quince Replenishing Coffee Pumpkin Body Butter, a Quince Antioxidant Blueberry, Pomegranate, and Almond Body Butter, and a Sinful Colors' Nail Polish in Sugar Sugar.

What you need to do..  enter the rafflecopter below! Best of luck icon biggrin Holiday Beauty Giveaway Extravaganza

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Reflections Tea Tree Oil Hair Care System

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I used to go to this salon that, as part of their haircut, did a Tea Tree Oil scalp massage.  That was one of my favorite parts of getting my hair done.  The tingly, cooling sensation.  The smell of the shampoo, and, lets face it – the massage was pretty good too. 

Well, now I can get this same salon experience at home, thanks to Reflections.  Reflections is a line of shampoos and hair care products that are similar in formulation to the big lines that you see in salons.  These products were sold in stores for several years and have become a known brand.  In fact, they’ve been in business for 30 years and are FDA recognized! 

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Reflections Tea Tree Oil Hair Care Giveaway

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Welcome to the Green Christmas Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering, Going Green with Grizls and The Reynolds Mom. 50+ members of the Green Moms Network have come together to offer you tons of chances to win green-themed Christmas gifts! There’s sure to be something for everyone on your list. We hope you’ll discover some great new brands to add to your Christmas list too!

Here at HWYD, we have partnered with Reflections Hair Care Products to bring you a Tea Tree Oil hair care set.  This includes a 16 oz bottle of shampoo, a 16 oz bottle of conditioner, and an 8 oz bottle of Volume Gel.  The shampoo & conditioner are comparable to Paul Mitchell Special Tea Tree Shampoo & Conditioner.  The Volume Gel is comparable to Matrix Amplify.  ARV $28!  Read my full review here.

Ready to enter?  Do so in the Rafflecopter form after the jump!

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Manicure Monday – Essie Miss Fancy Pants

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I decided to go with something kind of neutral this week.  With everything going on, I thought I'd go for something subtle and understated – Miss Fancy Pants by Essie

I will say, when I first received the Essie Miss Fancy Pants nail polish, I wasn't totally sure about it.  I thought it was a little too neutral for me.  However, now that I've worn it a few times, I find that I like the color more and more.  Very understated and elegant.

It takes two coats to get a good, solid coverage.  I didn't have any streaking or dragging issues, just light spots. 

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Have Champneys Spa Treatments at Home #hwydgg

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Have you heard of Champneys?  Champneys is a high end chain of luxurious spas based in the UK.  They have both day spas and destination spas.  This is where the rich & famous of England go to get spa treatments.  Due to the popularity of these locations, people were clamoring to try the treatments at home.  

Champneys heard the requests and granted our wishes.  We can now purchase Champneys products in stores near us.  Even here, across the pond in the states.  

The good folks at Champneys were generous enough to send me a selection of items.  This selection included Skin Comforting Miracle balm, Oriental Opulence Body Glow, and Oriental Opulence Shimmering Body Oil.

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Leave-in Conditioners – Your Hair’s Daily Vitamin

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Just like it’s important to take vitamins for your health, it’s important to use a leave -
in conditioner for your hair, which can be used as a natural vitamin for your tresses.
When it’s cold outside the dry air tends to strip your hair of its moisture, so it’s vital to
revitalize your hair with nutrients that will keep it silky and smooth. Just like vitamins help our bodies recover and also help your hair as well, a leave-in conditioner is your hair’s vitamin because it replenishes, protects, and helps your hair grow.

Why is the Winter Harsh on your Hair?

During the winter time your hair is susceptible to breakage and it easily becomes dried out, especially if you live in a climate where it snows or rains a lot. Moist climates are better for your hair because there is more moisture in the air. However, don’t confuse snowy climates for being a moist climate. Moist climates that are great for your hair are in places like Southern California and Florida, where it may make your hair frizzy because you’re by the water but at least it isn’t getting dried out by a cold and frigid climate.
 

What Brands Should You Consider?

If you’re wondering what leave-in conditioners to invest in, Bumble and bumble makes a great line of stylist-inspired products. They especially make a great leave-in conditioner that’s versatile and moisturizing. Use it as a detangler so that it will be easy to brush out your hair after getting out of the shower and also use it to fight frizz. This hair product does a great job at protecting your tresses while feeding it with nutrients that keep it strong and healthy all winter long.

Tigi’s leave-in conditioner is yet another great product that also detangles and defrizzes your tresses. The benefit of this product is that it is light weight, so if you need to reapply it later in the evening before heading out on a weekend it won’t make your hair look greasy or oily. It’s a great product that balances your hair’s texture while protecting it from the sun and dry air outdoors. It’s also great for a variety of hair types and like most leave-in conditioners, is a great agent at providing protection for your hair.

Use a Leave-In Conditioner as Your Hair’s Daily Vitamin

Remember to use a leave-in conditioner regularly because it will protect your hair
throughout the colder seasons. Stay on top of caring for your hair and you’ll prevent split ends and damaged hair. If you do damage your hair during the cold seasons don’t fret – a leave-in conditioner is also great at repairing your hair and providing enough moisture to repair your locks. Treat a leave-in conditioner like your hair’s must-needed vitamin and your tresses will look fabulous every single season.

Sierra is a freelance writer and she also loves to blog at her blog Ocean Dreams. Her
hair is long so she uses a leave-in conditioner to keep it beautiful every season!

$25 Goat Milk Stuff Gift Card Giveaway

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Welcome to the Happy Holidays Giveaway Hop hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 and Life With Two Boys!
 
The holidays will be before you know it so to make things a little easier on you and your wallet we decided to give you an opportunity to WIN your gifts this year! Several awesome blogs have to come together to bring you some amazing prizes that will look great sitting under your tree Christmas morning. After you enter our giveaway make sure you hop around to the rest of the participating blogs for more chances to win!
 
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How Was Your Day? has partnered with Goat Milk Stuff to offer one lucky winner a $25 gift card! How great is that?  Goat Milk Stuff has all kinds of fantastic products, ranging from handmade soaps to lotions, candles, lip balms, and so much more.  Plus it's all handmade on a family farm in Indiana. 
 
Look for my full review coming soon!  Ready to enter?  Do so in the Rafflecopter form after the jump.