Cinderella Coming March 2015

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The timeless story of “Cinderella” dates back to 1697 when first created by Charles Perrault, although it truly came to life for millions all over the world in 1950 with Walt Disney’s celebrated animated feature.

Walt Disney Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun at Pinewood Studios in London, on “Cinderella,” Disney’s first-ever live action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale.

  

Director Kenneth Branagh says: “It is impossible to think of Cinderella without thinking of Disney and the timeless images we’ve all grown up watching. And those classic moments are irresistible to a filmmaker. With Lily James we have found our perfect Cinderella. She combines knockout beauty with intelligence, wit, fun and physical grace. Her Prince is being played by Richard Madden, a young actor with incredible power and charisma. He is funny, smart and sexy and a great match for Cinderella.”

The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella’s father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give in to despair nor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once again encountering the charming “Kit.” Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella’s life forever.

“Cinderella” will be released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on March 13, 2015.

Frozen Hits Theaters This November

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FROZEN opens in theatres everywhere on November 27th!

Frozen Coming Thanksgiving

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Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” presents “Frozen,” a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The film is directed by Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, “Wreck-It Ralph”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”). Featuring music from Tony® winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit”), “Frozen” is in theaters in 3D on November 27, 2013.

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Giveaway-Aveeno Celebrates Eczema Awareness Month

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Do you have kids or do you suffer from Eczema?  Did you know October is Eczema Awareness Month?

AVEENO^® Eczema Therapy and AVEENO® Baby Eczema Therapy Collections.

  

  

Developed with leading dermatologists, these steroid-free, fragrance-free products relieve dry, itchy, irritated skin due to eczema and intensely moisturize to help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and prevent the recurrence of dry skin. Our eczema treatments are clinically shown to help reduce the itching and irritation of eczema and are recommended by dermatologists and pediatricians for babies with eczema.

My thoughts-Aveeno is my go to product.  I remember having an Eczema outbreak and it was horrible.  My skin was so messed up.  I am so glad that there is this therapy kit that can now bring relief to you and me.  

Have you ever tried Aveeno Eczema Therapy for your Eczema?  Do you want to try it?  Thanks to Aveeno, one of my lucky readers will win this prize pack.

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Zulay Henao's Red Carpet Look-Neutrogena

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Planning on attending any Fall or Winter parties?  Have you started looking and planning out your look.  Christmas parties are coming.  I like recreating the star's red carpet looks.  I may not be a celebrity makeup artist but as long as I have the steps I can follow them and recreate.

Zulay Henao headed to the 2013 Alma Awards red carpet but not before celebrity makeup artist, Elizabeth Ulloa gave her a fresh and flawless look.  She is a Neutrogena Hispanic Beauty Ambassador.

Complexion:

1. To prep skin, use NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Primer for long-lasting makeup and an even skin tone.

2. Mix one part NEUTROGENA® Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin, two parts NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Liquid Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20 in shade #50 for a dewy, flawless application.

3. Next, use NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® 3-in-1 Concealer for Eyes Broad Spectrum SPF 20 in Medium underneath the eyes, followed by NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Brightening Eye Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in Light as a highlighter, brightening up the eye and blending with fingers so the product becomes a "second skin."

4. To set the makeup, use NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Pressed Powder in Light to Medium only on the TZONE.

Eyes:

5. To achieve Zulay's eye makeup look, use NEUTROGENA® Crease Proof Eye Shadow in Stay Golden on the brow bone and inner corner of the eye adding luminosity.

6. Next, apply NEUTROGENA® Crease Proof Eye Shadow in Constant Copper on the eyelids and outer corners / lower lash line for definition.

7. For full and flirty lashes, use NEUTROGENA® Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black and make a tight line across the upper lash line. Then use the liner right in between the lashes for a fuller lash effect.

8. To finish up the eye makeup, use NEUTROGENA® Healthy Lengths Mascara in Carbon Black to elongate the lashes for a faux lash look.

Cheeks:

9. To achieve a gorgeous flushed look, use NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Blends in Pure on the apples of the cheeks, forehead, chin and tip of the nose. Next, lightly dust NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Custom Glow™ Bronzer in Sunrise Glow all over the face and décolleté for a beautiful, all-over glow.

Lips:

10. Finish off your Red Carpet look with pretty pink nude lips by mixing NEUTROGENA® MoistureShine® Gloss in Healthy Blush, NutriBerry and lastly, Super Sparkle right in the center as a highlight.

I like that this look is so natural.  It does not look caked on.  Perfect for Christmas parties.