Inspired by bestsellers

Inspired by her bestselling Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel, the “Queen of Curls” Ouidad has just launched Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo and Conditioner to help curly haired gals all over tackle their noxious frizz. One of the first to recognize that frizz is not just a summer hair issue, the two newbie products are formulated for optimal hydration and moisture without heavy oils for a lightweight bounce and healthy shine.

Both sulfate-free products are super gentle and minimally foaming thanks to cleansing agents naturally derived from coconut and glucose, which mildly cleanse the scalp of sebum allowing the hair follicles to breathe. Ah! The joy of manageable manes minus the flat and life-less look! These products work particularly well if you have tight, dehydrated curls, kinky curls, or over processed hair for near-instant rejuvenation.

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The best popcorn - ever

It’s fascinating – scratch that fascinatingly infuriating – to see all the things over which our little ones can find a reason to fight. One of the most recent? The crunchy half-popped kernels in a batch of popcorn we set out for movie night – seriously. Some down time let us to a little Google searching and low and behold we actually came across a solution! Turns out that there’s a delectable product called Halfpops available in two flavors—Natural Butter and Pure Ocean Sea Salt and Natural Aged White Cheddar – both of which are all-natural, gluten-free bags of crunchy half-popped kernels! Halfpops are also free of hydrogenated oils, corn syrup, or preservatives.

Of course now that we’ve got some bags of these yummy treats the kids deny ever fighting over which kernels to indulge in, in the first place, but that’s besides the point because not only are they too busy enjoying this popcorn to fight, but the hubbies can enjoy them too because they’re produced in a nut-free facility.

Available online and in about seventy grocery stores (mostly in the Pacific Northwest), you can now vote on what new flavor the brand should launch. The choice are [...]

Celeb-favored jeans

Katherine Heigl, Ashlee Simpson, Julianne Moore, Ashley Greene, and Nicole Richie are just some of the many celebrities that have been spotted rocking James Jeans and pretty soon we’re sure to see them in the brand’s new diffusion line, James Jeans Couture.

From bootcut to straight each of the new styles are designed to nip and tuck our wobbly bits (just check out these before and after snaps!). Expect a butt boost and a curve tuck as these jeans have patented inner yokes and linings on the back pockets and are made with next-generation fabric technology to thin out thighs.

They may not be a replacement for the gym, but hey [...]

Chic, affordable, and functional

From sparkle and tribal to dots and abstract prints, Sonia Kashuk has us covered when it comes to some of the most reasonably priced, highly functional, and super-chic cosmetic bags. Better yet no matter the design you favor, each of Kashuk’s collections come in a variety of shapes and sizes so they suit every lifestyle – we’re talking everyone from a busy, multi-taking mama, to a 12 year just getting into makeup, to a makeup professional with an enviable arsenal of lipsticks and mascara wands.

Designs come chockfull of convenient storage options including clear, removable compartments that easily velcro in-and-out for simple cleaning [...]

The perfect pairings

Forget wine and cheese and forget tea and scones because for the perfect pairing, it’s all about cookies.

We (and our guests!) went head-over-heels wild when we plated cookies crafted specifically to pair with our wines (red, white, or sparkling), and our tea and coffee selection. Called Cookies & Corks, each giftable box comes with three sweet and savory cookies that pairs impeccably with a variety of wines – think Zesty Lemon with a Merlot, Apricot Sage with a Chardonnay, Espresso Chocolate Peanut Butter with a Pinot, or Sea Salt Chocolate Oatmeal with a Sangiovese. It’s a lot of fun to experiment and see how different cookies complement and enhance the flavor profile of different wines and it makes for an interactive dining experience – not to mention great conversation.

Post wine wind down the evening with the adorably named Biscottea, a brand that makes shortbread cookies created with real tea to pair with, you guessed it tea. The tea flavor lingers well after your last bite and the brand’s light, crumbly shortbreads come in a variety of delectable flavors including earl gray, chai, mint, blueberry and African honeybush. They’ve also recently launched Bis*Coffee, which are shortbread cookies infused with real coffee (and chocolate!), which are meant to be paired with coffee.

One thing’s for sure [...]