Logo Brings Misfits To American Viewers

For the first time in the U.S., viewers get the chance to check out this British, supernatural comedy/drama/thriller. Well, the first time for those of us who haven't already seen the show on Hulu.

I'm pretty excited about this because I like the show enough to watch it all over again. And even better because my TV doesn't freeze and pixelate while I'm watching like my laptop does. Who am I kidding?  I have Cox Communications digital cable, yeah it does.

Misfits is a daring, entertaining and addictive show that takes a familiar genre and comes up with clever ways for the characters to play it out each week. Five young people, strangers to each other, doing what I would call court appointed community service. What it's called on the show is Community Payback. The main characters are caught in a freak storm and resutlts in them developing a unique "super powers." Which eneviatbly leads to entertaining misadventures.

Misfits premieres Tuesday, July 19th on Logo. 
For a list of the cast and schedule for the show go to the Misfits show page on LogoTv.com.
In case you want to see all the seasons now and because I'm not sure how much Logo is going to edit this show go to http://www.hulu.com/misfits. Misfits has "strong language" and nudity and I don't think Logo is into that.
For information on the series and all three seasons and (upcoming fourth season), clips, pictures, interviews with cast members and more. Find it here Misfits E4.com site.

Review -- Smooth 'N Shine® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer

The last time I used a hair relaxer was about four or five years ago. I only used them when I cut my hair extremely short in hopes that I could achieve the popular pixie cut styles. Of course, I have a hair type that can’t pull them off and hair that does what it wants to do no matter how much I plead with it.

I gave up on relaxers because they are harsh on my hair and leave it feeling like straw. I also stopped using flat irons after my niece; just in kindergarten decided she hated her hair because “it wasn’t pretty like everyone else’s.”  Because it wasn't straight and didn't sit flat. I realized that my encouragement to “love yourself the way you are because that is the exact way you are meant to be.” and “Your hair is awesome and cool,” Would be more effective and believable if I didn’t turn around and flatten away my own curls. So two years ago I also gave up flat ironing my hair, well…mostly. I’ve flat ironed my hair about six or seven times in the last two years.  Each time getting a sideways look from my niece and feeling guilty. However, lately she seems to be embracing her hair a bit more (albeit slightly) and I, on the other hand am tired of my standard ponytails and braided hairdos. When BzzAgent offered the Smooth 'N Shine^® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer BzzCampaign I wanted in.

However, when my older sister found out I got a Smooth 'N Shine^® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer BzzKit to try she wasn't content to just accept the coupons. She volunteered herself to test the kit. She relaxes her regularly and I haven't used one in years. So it made sense.

I got the job of applying it to her hair. The Smooth 'N Shine^® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer has two steps. Three, if you use the Smooth ‘N Shine Polishing Olive and Tea Tree RevivOil that came in the box -there are so many words on the conditioner label that I’m not sure if that’s its complete name but close enough - which we did.

Step One: The Protein Smoothing Treatment was pretty easy to apply. It comes in a tube with a twist off cap. The gel inside is clear and thick.  It smelled at first like rotten eggs then later a similar scent to relaxers. When the kids walked into the room they asked, “Why does it smell like it does after the dogs take a bath?” But what can you do? There was no burning or tingling of the scalp or any other irritation. The ends of her hair were already breaking off before we started the process but we did not see an increase of breakage due to using the Smooth ‘N Shine. We didn’t notice much of a difference to my sister’s hair during or after step one. I was even a bit worried because her hair didn’t feel very healthy as I was rinsing out the Protein Treatment.  

Step Two: The Neutralizing Milk also a tube with twist off cap, luckily there is not much scent to this one. The Neutralizing Milk is a light cream and it was easy to apply as well. When it came time to rinse off the Neutralizing Milk my sister and I both got a surprise. Her hair felt really soft. We even continued rinsing past the recommended time because we weren’t sure if it was Neutralizing Milk still left on her hair or her hair itself that felt so soft. Here is a direct quote from my sister after we rinsed the neutralizing milk off her hair, "Wow, My hair feels good."

Step Three: Smooth ‘N Shine Polishing Olive and Tea Tree RevivOil instructs you to leave on for one minute and rinse. My sister put the conditioner on, a shower cap over and applied heat from the blow dryer for about five minutes for extra conditioning.

The box says two steps but the instructions want you to blow dry and then flat iron your hair making it more like four to five steps. I somehow forgot to mention the two times you have to wash your hair before you start, so… seven steps. So make sure you have several hours for this. You can opt to just air dry and go curly. But we did blow dry and flat iron her hair.

Long review short, the Smooth ‘N Shine Semi Permanent Hair Tamer seems to be a pretty good product and if it can really continue to improve her hair with prolonged use, then my sister will keep using it. I think she might also have to use relaxers every now and again because I don’t know if the tamer on its own will give her the results she wants but we’ll see.  After seeing her results I might try Smooth 'N Shine^® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer myself. 

In the before picture she has oil sheen on her hair but not in the after, that’s why the before appears shinier and smoother. In reality her hair felt softer after the process.
In the after picture, I think the flash makes it look like her hair is suddenly highlighted. It doesn’t look that way in person. 



Before: Hair was relaxed several months ago, blow

dried, flat ironed and curled with a curling iron



After: Smooth 'N Shine Tamer used, blow

dried and flat ironed. 

 

Full Disclosure, Disclaimer, the truth and nothing but the truth: I am a BzzAgent. BzzAgent sends me free samples and coupons to try out and share my opinions -and the coupons- with others. These are my honest opinions.

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Smooth 'N Shine® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer BzzCampaign

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I got invited to the Smooth 'N Shine® Keratin Power Semi-Permanent Hair Tamer BzzCampaign. I haven't used any relaxers or other chemical treatments on my hair in years so this might be interesting. Review to follow.

To get information about this product now go here: SmoothNShine.com. For a how to video click this: http://smoothnshine.com/video2.html


I am a BzzAgent. I receive free samples and coupons of products to use, review and share with others. All opinions are honest and my own.

Veronica Mars Marathon!

SOAPnet will be airing four episodes from season one Sunday, June 17.  In honor of one of Keith Mars most memorable lines (much to Veronica's dismay), the marathon is being dubbed, "A Veronica Mars Marathon: Who's your Daddy?"
SOAPnet will be airing four episodes that highlight the awesome adventures and relationship of this very entertaining Father/Daughter team.

The shows regular schedule is Monday-Friday at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.; and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

 

HuffingtonPost.com            SOAPnet

Flora By Gucci The Garden: The review

I received a sample of the new Flora  BY GUCCI’s The Garden Collection because I am a member of BzzAgent.com and was chosen for the BzzCampaign to use and review the product. This is my first ever perfume review so bear with me.

Flora by Gucci The Garden Collection consists of three different fragrances inspired by three flower blossoms and the House of Gucci's flora pattern. 

I really like the look of the collection itself. The bottles are a simple yet classic design. They are clear glass bottles in hexagonal shape the lets you see the tinted liquid inside. Each has its own pale delicate hue. All are finished off with a cute little bow around the neck of the bottle.

First, I tried Gorgeous Gardenia (the “pink one”). According to the booklet included in my BzzKit, the elements of the fragrance include red berries, pears, frangipani flower, patchouli, brown sugar and of course, the main ingredient gardenia blossom. When I smelled it in the bottle it was strong and I sensed a bit of a citrus scent. I am not a huge perfume wearer and I especially don’t like to be an overwhelming ball of scent floating from room to room. So, I only dabbed several drops of the perfume on the inside of each wrist and the crooks of both my elbows. After I applied it to my skin it was very light and I was no longer to detect whatever the citrus scent was. Gorgeous Gardenia is not overwhelming, it is definitely a floral scent unfortunately, I can’t speak to whether or not it does justice to the scent of an actual gardenia. I was able to smell the perfume now and again as I went about my daily routine. It would faintly waft into the air when I moved my arms.  By the evening I could only smell the perfume if I put my nose to my skin. I think if you apply it a bit heavier initially it will probably last longer. I was not wowed by Gorgeous Gardenia. It seems like just an average floral perfume.

Next up is Gracious Tuberose (the "green one"). The tuberose flower is joined by violet leaf, cistus (a flowering plant in the rockrose family) and white cedar wood in this scent. When I apply it to my skin it is a light floral scent with a bit of a sour citrus scent.  I'm not loving Gracious Tuberose. There is an aroma of something like a lemon or orange blossom. The description says violet leaf but I have no idea what that smells like. I don't think Gracious Tuberose smells as high quality as the Gorgeous Gardenia. It definitely reminds me of nature, outdoors, and greenery but not in a way I would like to smell like. If I wasn’t wearing it for review, I would have washed it off.  By the evening I could still smell the perfume on my skin and faintly in the air as I moved.
I’m stuck with the words sour, citrus and floral when I think about Gracious Tuberose.  Surprisingly, Gracious Tuberose is my sister’s favorite of the three. That just goes to show how subjective fragrance can be and how perfume smells different on everyone’s skin.

I saved Glamorous Magnolia for last for a couple reasons. I liked it the best when I took a quick sniff of the three from the tester vials and most importantly I’m partial to anything blue. Glamorous Magnolia has the sweetest scent of the three. Some of the components of Glamorous Magnolia are freesia, peony, magnolia and sandalwood. It is a clean powdery type scent. The sandalwood is also a big presence in this one. Glamorous Magnolia is light yet bold enough to command attention. Glamorous Magnolia is the one of the three that most makes me think of the bouquet of assorted flowers the collection is meant to represent. Glamorous Magnolia is a happy playful fragrance that actually elevated my mood when I put it on. This one I looked forward to wearing for the day. I easily choose Glamorous Magnolia as my favorite of the three. Still I don't like any of them enough to buy the full bottle for $70. If I got it as a gift or came across more samples, I would wear it on occasion when the mood struck me. 

For more information and to learn of two more scents that are a part of The Garden Collection click away, Gucciparfums.comDisclaimer, Full Disclosure and what have you: I am a BzzAgent. I received this product sample for free in order to spread the word and share my honest opinions and I did.

I’m not that good of a photographer and I don’t have model friends hanging out in my garden so the photographs are a part of GUCCI’s Flora  The Garden Collection advertisement and belong to them.   Model: Abbey Lee Kershaw    Photographer: Solve Sundsbo

SoBe Pomegranate Nectarine Lifewater Review

After doing a bit of light yard work, I thought it was a great time to try my SoBe Lifewater with Coconut Water Pomegranate Nectarine sample. I have had other flavored waters and vitamin waters before and did not like the taste. They don’t have enough flavor or sweetness for me. I feel like you get just a hint of flavor or the essence of the fruit. It is more like a tease. I would rather have plain water than the flavored or vitamin waters I’ve tried in the past.

I have had SoBe juice on several occasions and do enjoy a few of the flavor options. This is the first time I’m trying SoBe Lifewater.

Firstly, SoBe, Why are your bottles so hard to open? When I did get the bottle open, with a bit of effort and few seconds of nursing my hand, I noticed that the Lifewater had a pleasant, sweet, fruity scent. Almost like candy.  Before, I took a sip I was expecting not to like this drink. But it was plenty sweet and smooth on the tongue. It was not too tart. SoBe has found a good balance of making the drink sweet enough to be more exciting than water but not too sweet that you feel like you might as well have reached for a juice or other sugary drink.  

I don’t really taste the coconut itself but suspect it is probably the ingredient that gives the drink its smooth almost creamy texture. Of course, I’ve never had coconut water before so maybe I can taste it and just can’t tell.

I do feel hydrated after having several sips of the drink. I think it would be good to have on hand during the summer when the weather gets hotter. I would buy SoBe Lifewater in the future (when it’s on sale.)

Disclaimer, etc. I am a BzzAgent. As a BzzAget I received free samples and coupons to review the product and give my honest opinion and spread the word about a product.

Fionabelle trys out a new grass toupee...

I told her I prefer her natural look but she tends to get bored with the same old fashion
and insists she can't do a thing with her real hair.