Dec 16, 2013
Thinning, dryness, breakage – unfortunately, these are my signs of aging hair.
Just a few short years ago, my hair was so thick that it had to get thinned out on a regular basis just to be able to style it. Now my ponytail is about half the size it was then. Even though I feel great for my age, there’s no denying that my hair is starting to show some signs of aging.
That’s why I was so excited to try out Pantene’s new AgeDefy line of anti-aging hair care products. It’s the first and only line of anti-aging hair care from Pantene to fight multiple signs of hair aging:
- Reduces breakage
- Prevents split ends
- Controls frizz
- Controls unruly grays
- Minimizes lackluster color
- Minimizes a thin look
- Minimizes dryness
The products in the line include Pantene AgeDefy Shampoo
Pantene AgeDefy Conditioner
Pantene AgeDefy Rejuvenating Hydration Masque
And, my favorite, Pantene AgeDefy Advanced Thickening Treatment
I’ve been using all four products in the line and am already noticing a big difference. My hair is shinier than it’s been in years and it feels fuller and softer. My split ends are even looking better!
HOLIDAY HAIR CHALLENGE
I was challenged by Pantene to show how I’m turning back the clock on my hair for the holidays. I started by using Pantene’s AgeDefy Shampoo and Rejuvenating Hydration Masque, then applied the Advanced Thickening Treatment to my scalp while my hair was wet.
Pantene celebrity stylist Danilo recommends creating full styles that pull hair away from your face for a youthful look. So I decided to to create a loose curls style with a headband. After blow drying, I curled just the ends of my hair. Starting about half way up, I wrapped large sections around a 1 1/2″ barrel curling iron. Next, I used my fingers to shake out and separate the curls. I then slipped an elastic headband on, just behind my bangs. Then I backcombed my hair at the crown to create a little height before smoothing it and spraying it lightly with hairspray.
GIVEAWAY
Pantene is giving away an entire Expert Collection (AgeDefy and Advanced + Keratin Repair) to a GYPO reader. It’s easy to enter, just tweet @Pantene and @alisonlumbatis with what you would do to your hair if you were 10 years younger and leave your response in the comments.
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Dec 13, 2013
Every Christmas, there is one thing that’s guaranteed to be on my list – something cashmere. It’s the ultimate luxury. Soft, warm, luxe, yet comfortable enough to wear for every day. I feel like a million bucks when I’m in it.
One piece I’ve been wearing with everything lately is this cashmere ‘Kiki’ Neck Snood from Nepali by TDM Design. It’s so soft and warm.
[Cashmere Neck Snood: c/o Nepali by TDM Design/Puffer Jacket: Celebrity Pink (45% OFF!)/Sweater: Forever 21/Tank Top: Target/Leggings: SPANX/Boots: Frye]
By the way, the fur-trimmed puffer jacket is back in stock and it’s 45% off! Get it here before it’s gone again!
Cashmere doesn’t have to break the bank, each of these pieces are under $60. Here are some cashmere pieces I’ve got on the wish list – and most of them are on sale!
CASHMERE WISHES
Texting gloves are a must – cashmere is the icing on the cake. These come in 14 different colors, deciding which one will be the hardest part.
[‘Touch Tech’ Cashmere Gloves]
This pretty striped cashmere infinity scarf would look great with the gloves, don’t you agree? It’s also 25% off and comes in five different color combos. What a luxurious gift!
[Striped Cashmere Infinity Scarf]
This collectible sweater comes in 18 colors and stripes. They are so soft and perfect for just about anything. Last Christmas, I got two – heather gray and cream, but am ready to add some brighter colors to my collection this year. At 40% off, I can afford to pick up a few!
[Cashmere V-neck Sweater]
This slouchy hat from Ann Taylor comes in six colors and adds just the right amount of luxe to any look – oh, and it’s 40% off!
[Cashmere Slouchy Hat]
Yes, I would live in these comfy cashmere pants. Wouldn’t you? They’d be fun to dress up or down.
[Cashmere Casual Pants]
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SUBTLE LUXURY GIVEAWAY
Speaking of cashmere, there’s still time to enter the scarf giveaway from Subtle Luxury. Just choose any of the ways below!
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Dec 11, 2013
Like many of you, we got hit by a big ice storm late last week. The kids were off school for two days and our son’s football playoff game got postponed. The entire Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex shut down.
But I didn’t really mind. We stayed in, stayed warm and caught up on all of our favorite Christmas movies – like Christmas Vacation, The Grinch and Elf. I also watched more than my share of cheesy Lifetime movies. I watch more Lifetime in the month of December than the rest of the year combined.
We did manage to get out over the weekend for a photo shoot for our Christmas cards and to take blog photos. Yes, that’s a sheet of ice I’m standing on!
This kind of weather calls for my favorite outfit combo – a cozy sweater, scarf, leggings and riding boots. I’ve been living in this comfy cashmere Loose and Easy Vee sweater from Subtle Luxury. The cashmere is so soft and luxurious. It has an asymmetrical hemline and drapes beautifully.
Subtle Luxury features 100% California cashmere pieces that are worn and loved by celebrities like Jessica Alba, Charlize Theron and Alessandra Ambrosio.
This oversized fringe scarf is also from Subtle Luxury. It can be worn as an infinity loop (as shown) or a traditional scarf. I love it’s size, softness and versatility.
This outfit gets a festive pop of red courtesy of my new Sydney Shopper in cranberry from Fossil.
[Sweater: c/o Subtle Luxury/Scarf: c/o Subtle Luxury/Leggings: SPANX/Boots: Similar/Purse: c/o Fossil]
SUBTLE LUXURY GIVEAWAY
Do you want to be wrapped in luxury too? Well, Subtle Luxury is giving away one of their gorgeous, luxurious scarves to a lucky GYPO reader. Just choose any or all of the easy ways to enter below!
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I FEEL PRETTY
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!
Interested in co-hosting the I Feel Pretty Link up? E-mail me HERE for more information!
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1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
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Dec 6, 2013
A year ago, my second most popular and most pinned post to date went live – A Week of Leggings Outfits. It’s second only behind my Elf on the Shelf Ideas.
So what does that tell me?
You love leggings and elves!
I’ll spare you the elf ideas today (although our scout elf is making lots of mischief around here again this year). But I am going to bring you some more leggings looks.
First, let’s start with the base – a GREAT pair of leggings. As we all know, not all leggings are created equally. It’s hard to find the right combo of coverage, stretch and comfort.
I’ve been touting my favorite pair for well over a year, the SPANX ‘Look at Me’ shaping leggings.
[SPANX ‘Look at Me’ Shaping Leggings]
These are the queen mother of all leggings – just the right amount of coverage and suck-in-ability, without being too constrictive. My only complaint? They’re a little bit pricey.
But I’m SO excited because I just discovered a pair for $20 less with a double layer waist band AND they come in FIVE different colors. Best part – they’re at Kohl’s so you can use your coupons!
I present to you the Assets ‘Red Hot Label’ by Spanx shaping leggings.
[Assets ‘Red Hot Label’ by Spanx Shaping Leggings]
They come in black, brown, deep maroon, gray and indigo. The toughest part is going to be deciding which colors to add to your collection.
Which are your favorites?
I already have black so I’m thinking I’ll go with gray and brown next, then add indigo and deep maroon later.
Yesterday I made an accidental (unpleasant) discovery. When the temps are freezing, leggings are NOT warm! So I ran out to Target and bought these – Warm Essentials Fleece Lined Leggings.
They feel like a warm hug for legs and are very inexpensive! They added a much-needed layer of warmth between the biting wind and my legs.
[Warm Essentials by Cuddl Duds]
Now for some outfit ideas for pairing them up.
Outfit #1 – Dressy
Dressed up leggings? Yes! Just add a leather trimmed sweater and some cute ankle boots.
And what a deal I’ve found for you!
This hi-lo sweater with faux leather trim is on clearance with an additional 20% off at Lord & Taylor. That makes it just $16.70! It comes in black or teal. All sizes are in stock now so hurry if you want one!
Pair it up with gray leggings for some contrast with the black boots.
[Hi-Lo Sweater/Leggings/Jessica Simpson ‘Aggie’ Ankle Boot]
Outfit #2 – Cozy
Leggings are the base for any cozy outfit creation. Add a cable knit sweater and some comfy boots and you’re set for a day of lounging in style. This pretty cable knit tunic with speckled threading comes in oatmeal or gray and it’s under $25.
All this look needs is a cup of hot cocoa.
[Cable Knit Sweater/Leggings/Ugg Bailey Bow Boot]
Outfit #3 – Go-To
This go-to outfit for any occasion features a lace hem sweater that comes in gray or black. The black would go great with deep maroon leggings.
These Coach riding boots are making me drool. They’re really close to getting added to the Christmas list!
[Lace Hem Sweater/Leggings/Coach ‘Mulan’ Riding Boots]
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to pair up your leggings? Share it with us in the comments.
Stay tuned next week for even more leggings outfits!
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Dec 4, 2013
The Christmas season officially kicks off with our annual girls’ day at the ballet. Last weekend, my mother, sisters, daughters and I went to see The Nutcracker. We thoroughly enjoy our little girls’ only, no boys allowed, tradition. Although the guys wouldn’t want to come anyway. Instead they had some male bonding over wings, darts and football. 🙂
I wore this bright Sixties Sweater from Boden USA along with jacquard ankle pants and leopard heels. My mom said I looked like Audrey Hepburn in this outfit. I’ll definitely take that as a compliment!
This necklace is one of my favorites. It reminds me of a piece of antique jewellry in Sydney.
[Sweater: c/o Boden USA/Pants: Mossimo/Heels: Jessica Simpson/Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott/Watch: Michael Kors/Purse: c/o Wallis (Similar)]
Boden epitomizes great British style. Their classic styles and silhouettes are timeless. Best of all, everything is 25% off now through December 13th. Plus you’ll get 40% off 40 styles from December 5th through December 9th. Check out some of my favorites like these pieces.
[Broderie Ponte Tunic]
[Sixties Funnel Neck]
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I was challenged by Pantene to show how I’m turning back the clock on my hair for the holidays. I started by using Pantene’s AgeDefy Shampoo and Rejuvenating Hydration Masque, then applied the Advanced Thickening Treatment to my scalp while my hair was wet.
