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Last Reply by ashleycatie10 1362188459.35 | in Beauty Banter, Kitchen & Food Talk, Hosts & Personalities Every Thursday at QVC, we hold “Guest Class.” Inventors, vendors, and spokespeople all have to go through a daylong training session before they are certified to go on air and present their products. Several times a year, I help out during their afternoon practice session, whe... Continue Reading Last Reply by jrfan88ampdup 1361599346.173 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, Mom to Mom Blogs I just had a really bad reality check. I looked in the mirror and I was scared! My skin is NOT happy! It looks dry and dull. I’ve noticed that the dryness really emphasizes the wrinkles around my eyes.
Ok, so I’ve been a little busy and haven’t taken as good care of my skin this winter season as I should!
December was really hectic with my daughter Theresa’s 6th Birthday – then preparing for Christmas with lots of errands to do and of course celebrating the joyous holiday with family and friends &ndash... Continue Reading Last Reply by virginia b 1362777082.083 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities Hello from Hollywood! The city is buzzing with preparation for the year’s biggest red carpet! My clients rely on the Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts Clinic on Melrose Place for their radiant, red-carpet ready complexions. The foundation of the Clinic is remarkable results, without down time. As you know, in Hollywood, it’s all about being camera-ready at a moment’s notice. That’s exactly why I developed my newest product at QVC, RetAsphere Hydrating 2-in-1 Retinol Treatment, so my clients could benefit from theresults of retinol. From the runway to the red carpet, i... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter Hi everyone:
My name is Alli Webb and I'm the founder of Drybar. I cannot tell you how excited I am to be launching our brand-new line of styling products and tools on QVC's Red Carpet Style show!
We’re thrilled to have been the hair partner with QVC for this past week leading up to awards night. Drybar stylists have been behind the scenes keeping models’ hair coiffed and perfected for the cameras in honor of the big awards ceremony.If you're not already familiar with Drybar, we operate 26 "blow dry only" shops around the country. I've been a professional stylist for ... Continue Reading Last Reply by BuBu Bird 1362233144.21 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, All About Accessories
[ Day 22 ] Red Carpet Must-Have: A great dress & I've narrowed it down to 2!
[ Day 23 ] Trend Alert! Bold Lip or Smoky Eye? Bold pink lip for me!
[ Day 24 ] "Aww" Worthy: a few days ago when I got to dress up with Lisa Robertson and Amy Stran for our Red Carpet Style party!
[ Day 25 ... Continue Reading Last Reply by grammykate 1362177017.093 | in Beauty Banter, philosophy, TSV Talk Be radiant, just in time for spring and summer, with your new EASY (I promise) and more importantly anti-aging routine.
We all want bright radiant skin right??? But, if you're like me, perhaps you're a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices and the (sometimes) complicated process. Hone... Continue Reading Last Reply by sueb0921 1361632372.717 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities There are certain cultural occasions which get people talking everywhere about the same thing. Oscar night is one of those occasions. This week, all eyes are on Hollywood, and the big movie awards show.
Las Vegas is laying odds on which films and actors will win; style experts are discussing who will be wearing what; restaurants are featuring movie-themed menus with dishes based on the best picture nominees, and lots of people are rushing to theaters to see the contenders on the big screen before it’s too late.
All this talk about movies got me thinking -- who would play “the lad... Continue Reading Last Reply by glamourmom 1366335573.573 | in Beauty Banter, philosophy, TSV Talk as we age, many great things happen to us. we discover a greater sense of self; we learn to love more deeply; we take the time to savor the special moments, we become skilled at trusting our instincts; we grow wiser. on the flip-side, we start to notice our skin lose firmness; we discover... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities It's absolutely essential to nourish your skin in the winter. No matter if you live in a harsh climate where your skin is always going from dry indoor heat to the blistering outdoors, or a milder climate where you simply need to wear a few more layers to prevent your skin from being overexposed and ... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter Hi ladies,
I thought I'd check in with you in the middle of awards season to go over some of the biggest hair trends on the red carpet. The good news for all of you at home is that the looks are loose, soft, easy, and feminine, and allow for lots of flexibility and personalization in t... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Q News Here on the Q Social Team we LOVE Pinterest. Whether we're looking for a quick recipe for dinner, clothes shopping, or just browsing all of the pretty pictures, we can't get enough! Here are some of the fun things inspiring us lately. Enjoy!
- Lauren
A sneak peek at the Mark Zu... Continue Reading Last Reply by collectorofpretty 1364314758.327 | in Beauty Banter, Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities Hi there wedding Wednesday-ers..so my niece sloane (7) and nephew Tripp (18mo) r flower girl and ring bearer. We r getting married in a barn and instead of old fashioned ring bearer pillow was thinking rustic ring box might be cool. Thoughts? (Ps my vet friend Laurie got married on a horse farm and ... Continue Reading Last Reply by djdaclwn 1361664156.02 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, Mom to Mom Blogs Every once in a while you meet someone that my mother would describe as “a breath of fresh air.” It’s that rare person who is so genuinely kind and generous that spending time around them inspires you to be nicer and more giving. Well, Ole Henriksen is that fresh air. J... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter, philosophy Chat with Heidi Guest on Tuesday, February 19th at: 2:00pm EST / 1:00pm CST / 12:00pm AZ time / 11:00am PST. Ask Heidi questions, and she will answer live on her Facebook page this Tuesday!
Continue Reading Last Reply by Damitas 1363231849.117 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, Mom to Mom Blogs Hello, dear QVC friends:
It’s finally February, which is always one of my favorite months. Hel-lo! Valentine’s Day is all about love, so naturally, I look forward to it in a big way. Plus, February means spring is almost here. In northern California where I grew up and still spend lots of time, the bulbs start poking up through the soil as if they can’t wait for spring either.
This February is especially sweet for me. It’s our first Valentine’s Day with Indi Joon, who is the very definition of love. Josie Maran Cosmetics is having a great year, so we’re ce... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter In light of today being Valentine’s Day, I’m going to tell you a story about a woman who was ready to give up on finding true love when she was swept off her feet by tarte Amazonian Clay Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 15. For once in her life, she felt complete, comfortable in he... Continue Reading Last Reply by MikeAnn 1361414988.027 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities As many of you know, I was born on February 14, 1964 at about 6am! So, yes, this holiday of love has been a huge part of my life, literally. As a child, I loved celebrating my birthday at school with Valentine’s Day cards, conversation heart candies, and Mom’s birthday cupcakes for each ... Continue Reading Last Reply by DeePa 1360954214.77 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, TSV Talk I’m so excited about my Today’s Special Value® offer--an Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Trio--because it includes advanced skincare technologies to address multiple signs of aging on the face, neck, and décolleté area.
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... Continue Reading Last Reply by marsie 1363056557.36 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities Wedding Wednesday here. Tom is vday. Thought it might be nice instead of talking abt my wedding this week, wud show u my mom n dads. So 1960's right? Been married 50+yrs. My dad has funniest cutest story abt how my mom lied n told him she played bongos in order to sound interesting. Both were pinned... Continue Reading Last Reply by adrienneJ 1360915953.363 | in Beauty Banter, The Q We Love, Mom to Mom Blogs This Valentine's Day, I thought we'd take the time to answer one simple question. What does love mean to you? Okay, maybe it's not that simple. It's hard to explain, isn't it? If you had to say it in three words, could you sum it up? For some of us, it's our significant... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter They say 50 is the new 40 and 40 is the new 30, so let’s make the most of those "extra" years! People are taking better care of themselves than ever before, and we're fortunate to have access to so many great products that help keep us healthy, looking good, and feeling great as we a... Continue Reading Last Reply by PinayRN 1363045726.46 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, TSV Talk I'm going to be hair free this summer in all the areas I want to be hair free. Just writing that previous statement seems like such an "overshare". I know as hosts on QVC, we are prone to sometimes giving too much information (TMI!), but stick with me... in this blog, it is about to get worse!
This week for my Sandra's "Pick Me!" I really wanted to talk about the Tria because not only is it going to be the Today's Special Value® on February 11th, it is also changing my entire grooming routine. Soon, I will not have to worry about shaving, waxing, or epilating. Imagine not ... Continue Reading Last Reply by coleman1 1360849276.723 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities It’s been nearly 35 years since I last visited Disneyland. This week, I returned and experienced it all over again through the eyes of my 6-year-old nephew.
It was so much fun to see William laugh with delight as we rode the mad-mouse style roller coaster called Goofy’s Sky School. He... Continue Reading Last Reply by AdamBidwel 1366306685.79 | in Beauty Banter Recently, the QVC Beauty team introduced the FIRST AND ONLY complete at-home hair color that QVC has ever sold; Couture Colour Luxeblend Creme Hair Color with Pequi Oil! We waited until we had something REALLY SPECIAL before bringing hair color to you!
Couture Colour is as much ab... Continue Reading Last Reply by pickett 1363142617.663 | in Beauty Banter, tarte Once again, one of my favorite social butterflies (Naomi from QVC) is letting me share my 24 hours at QVC here with all of you! Remember when I was here last time for the “treat yourself to gorgeous” TSV and I took over the QVC Instagram page? I had so much fun and because second time&rs... Continue Reading Last Reply by jns 1370492444.787 | in Beauty Banter, Q News, All About Accessories
What items and brands have you fallen in love with here at QVC? Share your story by simply replying to this blog. Continue Reading In Beauty Banter Ahh, February, the magical month that brings us Valentine’s Day. Whether it's about romantic dinners, girls' nights out, or homemade cards, it’s right around the corner, and it's made me think a lot about what it means to love myself.
Recently, I was getting the family re... Continue Reading Last Reply by happy housewife 1364507801.417 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities Hiya. "Wedding Wednesday" here. You can tell I'm older bride. Tot' forgot abt things like garter toss. (Ps not throwing bouquet. Everyone at wedding is already hitched) This adorable garter was given to me by Gabrielle Kerr (ps she had her baby!!) and I was so touched. It's blue too.
That covers blue and new. Hmm old and borrowed still outstanding. Well wait, I'm old. :) Did u guys have any cool clever or sentimental borrowed-blue-old-new, items? Wonder where tradition comes from?~ Shawn Continue Reading Last Reply by Eva - QVC Social 1361223091.737 | in Beauty Banter, WEN, Hosts & Personalities This month I spent two weeks in China (you can read about it in last week's blog). The air there was so dry! In fact, "so dry" is a gross understatement! By the second day, I was worried there were bedbugs in the hotel because I was itching so much. I know that sounds gross, but I was starting to freak out. Turns out, it wasn't pests - it was the extremely arid air. Suddenly, I understood why so many people at work in Beijing had humidifiers on their desks. Fortunately, I had packed my WEN oils. I'm a huge fan of Tea Tree Eucalyptus oil on my head because it almost immediately takes care... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter We have a lot to look forward to in February! I'm SO excited to introduce you to an innovative new styling kit that we've been working on for a couple of years now. Have you tried Revitalizing Mist? Do you love it? We've built an entire styling collection around this cult fave! The Revitalizing & Restorative 4-Piece Kit addresses all of your styling concerns while still, and most importantly, fostering healthy-looking, nourished, and voluminous hair. Catch me February 5, 8, and 9 with our fabulous QVC hosts and see the results for yourself. But, as a sneak peek, I'll take you thr... Continue Reading Last Reply by mrsmcmeen 1360124460.377 | in Beauty Banter, tarte, TSV Talk Hi tartelettes!
I can’t wait to see you all this Tuesday when I premier a collection that is so close to my heart and that I am so incredibly proud of: the Journey to Natural Beauty 6-Piece Collection! This collection is brimming withlaunches like the ah-mazing Lights, Camera, Flashes... Continue Reading Last Reply by citymouse 1359816522.573 | in Beauty Banter
Everyone has their own personal morning beauty routine. We do things everyday which gives us that little extra "me time" before starting our day. What are your quick fixes and new ideas for a more beautiful YOU?
Share your morning routine tips and tricks in the comments below. Your st... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter OK, gals, here's the deal. A good time to pamper aging skin is at night because ingredients can really go to work when they don’t have to compete with sunlight, environment aggressors, and layers and layers of cosmetics. (And we love our cosmetics, so give me something for night, please!) And secondly, what works great at night? RETINOL!
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Not only does Advanced Retinol Ni... Continue Reading Last Reply by beachside 1360804492.04 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities Can you guess what percentage of people keep a New Year’s Resolution past one month? (Keep reading for the answer.) Can you guess the #1 resolution that most people make? (Ok, that one is too easy -- of course, it’s to lose weight.) But also on the Top 10 List of Resolutions is... “To Learn Something New”.
Who doesn’t love learning something new -- a new language, a new recipe, a new hobby? It’s fun, it’s challenging and it keeps the brain sharp.
So, one month into the New Year, I’m learning something new -- Susan Graver is teaching me to knit!... Continue Reading Last Reply by Annabeth 1363635490.973 | in Beauty Banter, Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities Hey guys, it's "Wedding Wednesday" .. Yup every Wednesday now Til I'm hitched in spring, I'm dishing on wedding stuff. Plus asking for opinions bc I'm a bit stressed. (Ugh seating charts) Ok so what do u think - I know u don't know my dress, but think chic-drama w hint of girly quirk. I'm only weari... Continue Reading Last Reply by pattykate 1360627061.237 | in Beauty Banter Imagine standing on a bustling city street in front of a strikingly beautiful building. Your excitement builds as you peer through the glass windows to the haven that awaits you on the other side. You reach out, pull open the door, and step inside a soothing, tranquil retreat. You’re greeted with your choice of fresh fruit juice or effervescent bubbly. You’re immediately surrounded by a delicate, intoxicating fragrance. As you breathe in the perfumed air and gaze at the oasis around you, you can feel your worries melt away. Sounds pretty nice, doesn’t it? Well, now you can r... Continue Reading Last Reply by BLUEANGEL 1365542460.7 | in Beauty Banter, The Q We Love, Q News The Q was a whirr of excitement as we kicked off another Beauty Day - a 24 hour event featuring the best in the beauty business, with some great new products to welcome in a New Year AND a New You!
The Scoop team was backstage and on hand to witness all the action. Here is a little sneak peek at wh... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities For nearly 20 years, I woke up every day at 3:30am to do Good Morning America from 7–9am. With three little girls and a never-ending schedule, I was always worried about my eyes looking “tired.” Luckily, I didn't inherit terrible eye bags in my genes; however, no matter how you slice it, exhaustion can bring this syndrome on for any busy woman.
I recently read in a magazine, “Your eye area is like a Facebook status update: it reveals everything about what’s going on in your life!” This is important to remember when considering how we maintain this sensitive... Continue Reading Last Reply by jillie-rilly 1362114890.8 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, Mom to Mom Blogs
I just got back from what turned out to be one of the best professional experiences of my life. As you may know, QVC runs television shopping networks in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Japan… and now, we are in a partnership with a network in China, CNR Mall. I spent two weeks this month... Continue Reading Last Reply by Maxie95 1366127012.423 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities, TSV Talk Hello again!
I hope your New Year is off to a good start. I made a few resolutions; to work out more often, to walk on the shady side of the street and to make more products to improve your skin and mine as well!
The perfect way to ensure that you are improving your skin, is to use my FIRMx GFx Ne... Continue Reading Last Reply by t stutz 1361598261.033 | in Beauty Banter, philosophy Hi ladies!
Join me Saturday, January 26th, at 5:00 pm EST, for a beauty chat right here on my blog. It's Customer Favorite's Weekend and I want to know what are some of your favorite philosophy products!
Can't wait to chat with you!
Continue Reading Last Reply by buffalogal47 1363465900.253 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities
I may not be one to put on a full face of make-up for a trip to the grocery store, but I do appreciate a good beauty product when I want (or even need) one. It seems the older I get, the more I realize the help that a smart “beauty find” can provide. The right eyebrow product can mean ... Continue Reading Last Reply by Xoticbrandi 1359119141.767 | in Beauty Banter Hello to my favorite QVC ladies!
I'm thrilled to give you a little insider’s look at what's happening in the world of ReVitalistic Skincare! With a Friday Night Beauty appearance coming up on January 25, I couldn't be more excited to reach out to you. Each day, my passion for ReVitalistic Skincare continues to grow and your feedback continues to soar! I can't wait to share even more beauty secrets that even I've only just discovered with you.
Be sure to tune in as I'll be introducing a new 3-piece Antiaging Secrets Kit to my line of amazing products. You won't even bel... Continue Reading Last Reply by dkbm33 1359150223.513 | in Beauty Banter, TSV Talk The tried and true saying "you look as good as you feel" is ringing heavily in all of our ears as the new year settles in. That's why we hear so frequently about look-good, feel-good resolutions like eating healthier, exercising more, cutting down on chocolate, maintaining one's beauty reg... Continue Reading Last Reply by lnbcrafter 1361340826.267 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, Hosts & Personalities Sitting at kitchen table sipping coffee, smoothie (made with my fav Rebody smoothie mix) and noshing on other fav - brown rice bread with almond butter. (Btw, if you have to eat gluten free and are on hunt for bread that doesnt taste like cardboard, you must try this bread from brand Food for Life.
Last week, we had a BIG beauty event and just last night I finally tried one of my top 2 new "I wanna try" items for 2013 -- Neutrogena Water gel moisturizer. Is it just me or does it just sound cool? It looks like some space age, ice blue gel, and it smells divine. Goes on beautifully... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter The year 2012 was a very important one in my life. I had a lot of great personal journeys and accomplishments. Of course, there were some challenging moments, but, as I discovered toward the end of the year, they were essential in order for me to walk into 2013 with a very positive attitude, great hope, and confidence that it's going to be an amazing year. And I wish the very same for you and your loved ones.
The new year is also the perfect time to give your complexion a Fresh start. As I always say, great skin starts with clean skin. That’s why I can’t live without Soy Face Clea... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter, bareMinerals Ahhh…time for a clean start to the new year. The best thing about January is that it's a fresh beginning and a time to bring the focus back to you. At bareMinerals, we always have you in mind, and 2013 is packed full of fabulous new products that'll revive your beauty routine. Tune in to our ... Continue Reading Last Reply by tickenmeoff 1360636658.47 | in Beauty Banter, Fashion Talk, All About Accessories Style is contagious, so let me help you spread the word with Send the Trend. I was a lady in finance, accustomed to personalized attention every time I stepped foot in a department store and the budget to build my wardrobe as I pleased. When I left that world to become an entrepreneur, I stopped tak... Continue Reading In Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities That has been my cardinal rule for the 20-plus years I've been in the skin industry. Think about it. When we walk around with layers and layers of dry, dead skin cells standing between our faces and the world, how young do we really look? Not that young at all! That dead skin cell buildup accentuates our lines, wrinkles, and uneven tone and texture, making it really tough for the power of our skin-care products to absorb.
Well, many of you have loved our customer top-rated* Overnight Resurfacing Serum because it gently exfoliates your skin while you sleep, allowing you to simply wake up THE N... Continue Reading Last Reply by Nokwisa 1358493967.24 | in Beauty Banter, Hosts & Personalities Customer top rated. Auto-delivery. Easy pay. Event prices. No questions asked, return policy. Today's Special Value.
Those words didn't mean much to me until I came to QVC. But trust me when I say, they mean SO much to me now that I understand.
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