Success #1 in Florida…

Posted on | January 18, 2012 |

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I have finally moved into an adorable apartment right across the street from the beach downtown St. Petersburg! I now wake up to sunshine and birds instead of fog and ambulance sirens! It’s been a fabulous change so far. I am getting around town pretty easily and everyone here is so nice! I swear there is something to be said about Southern hospitality!! So now I walk to the gym in the morning wearing SPF 70 on my face and Beautisol self-tanner on my legs since I am actually showing them in the middle of winter!

New adventures for STQ and me in 2012…

Posted on | January 11, 2012 |

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Hi everyone!  I clearly have not posted in quite a while!  So much has been going on that I am going to finally fill you in on…

First, BEAUTISOL my self-tanning company, is doing another season on HSN (The Home Shopping Network) this year – YAY!  Our first air date is scheduled for February 29th at the following times: 6am, 2pm, 5pm and 11pm EST so keep a look out for more announcements as we get closer to the date.  I also decided to move to St. Petersburg, FL to be closer to the network and learn all the in’s and out’s about TV shopping and how I can grow and develop! I am so excited!  I managed to find a cute little place right across the street from the beach, which means I get to wake up to the sound of the ocean everyday – not too shabby!  I will say that I am STILL waiting to hear back from the HOA (Home Owners Association) on whether we are approved or not – I swear I am waiting for them to ask me for a blood sample!

Second, as many of you know I am getting married in September of this year and have lots to do to get ready for that event!  So be forewarned, I’ll be posting about my ventures in wedding planning, too – a la SelfTanningQueen style! ; )  I have no idea who’s going to do my make up, hair or what I am wearing so looking forward to getting lots of advice from you, my readers!

So for now, I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year and here’s to lots of new adventures ahead!!

Happy Glowing,

Sinead

Finally! No UV tanning for under 18yrs in CA!

Posted on | October 13, 2011 |

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California is the first state make it illegal for anyone under the age of 18yrs to use UV tanning beds. This is a huge step in raising awareness of the dangers of UV tanning!  What do you think?  Are you upset by this law?

My new favorite thing!

Posted on | September 27, 2011 |

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Say hello to my little friend…. the magic application mitt!  For those of you who are addicted to self-tanner like I am, this mitt makes your life soooo much easier!  It reduces application time by at least 60% and never streaks!  It is also reusable, washable and protects your palms, so say goodbye to the tell-tell signs of self-tanning oooppps!

Beauty Blogger Giveaway!! It’s a big one!

Posted on | August 10, 2011 |

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We beauty bloggers love giving things away as much as we enjoy trying new products! I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite beauty bloggers to bring you this exciting mega-giveaway!

Grand Prize - $100 Sephora gift certificate – will be sent electronically – you can buy anything you like! AND a Revitalash gift set ($256 value)!

Second Prize -

  • Urban Decay Vegan Palette (vegans – please note the eyeshadow primer sample that comes with it is not vegan) $34
  • MAC limited edition Crushed Metallic Pigment set in Summer Stash, $32.50.
  • Dr. Jart+BB Premium $39 and Dr. Jart+ BB Water Fuse $32
  • Beautisol Face Self-Tanner ($26) and Body Self-Tanner ($39)
  • Color Club Back to Boho Collection A – Fall 2011 Release ($48)

Third Prize -

Please visit each of these beauty blogs to keep up with the latest in cosmetics, nail polish, skincare, hair care, beauty tips, and more!

To enter, wait for the Rafflecopter widget to load below. You’re more than welcome to leave comments, but they will not earn entries into the contest. Each action in the Rafflecopter widget (below) earns you another entry. Actions will only be counted one time – even if you click on the widgets on the other participating blogs. You may tweet once per day – just come back here (or any of the blogs listed above) and submit a new tweet! 18+, US only. Winning items will be shipped separately from each blogger. Good luck!

Beautisol Giveaway Sweepstakes

Posted on | August 4, 2011 |

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Starting today, Beautisol is having a Giveaway Sweepstakes for Facebook fans!
















You and one of your friends have the chance to win a Your Eyes Only BeautiKit - yes, they’re giving away two of them!


Increase your chances of winning by encouraging your friends to click your wall link! How to enter:
1. Click the link to enter the giveaway.
2. Share your personalized link on your own Wall.
3. Attach a message and tell your friends to enter! Whoever clicks your link might win the prize – along with you, of course!


Take advantage of this Sweepstakes and go check it out! : )

Drinking Wine May Prevent Sunburn

Posted on | August 3, 2011 |

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I’ll take a glass of Cabernet!

A recent article in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reveals that drinking red wine might actually help prevent sunburns. Through a study conducted in vitro in a laboratory by the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research council, scientists concurred that the flavonoids in grapes can stop the chemical reaction that causes cells to die, which ultimately causes skin damage.

Drinking wine or eating grapes could protect you from sunburn due to a chemical in the fruit that can limit cell damage and prevent the skin from forming “reactive oxygen species.”

Hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? Cheers!

Beautisol Facebook Fan Appreciation Party!

Posted on | August 1, 2011 |

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This past Tuesday, July 26th, I attended the Facebook Fan Appreciation Party for Beautisol at the Beauty Company & Salon. Drinks, Snacks, and Goodie Bags were provided for guests! I introduced Couture Glow, my new spray tanning luxury and Beautisol‘s new spray tan solution. It was such a fun time spray tanning guests, enjoying the food and drinks, and mingling with the amazing Beautisol fans!

Alexis (Beautisol & iFabbo PR Intern) and Sherie (Junior Spray Tan Artist Couture Glow)















Kathleen (My Life as an Esthetician), Myself, Jasmine (beautylish), Krishna (eye luv makeup), and Sara (The Makeup Snob)













Krishna (eye luv makeup) and Sara (The Makeup Snob)













Tashina (Logical Harmony)













Thank you to all of the wonderful fans for coming to our event!

Tanning Police: Round 3

Posted on | July 27, 2011 |

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Check out this week’s round of which celebs’ tans are looking hot or not!

Mila Kunis: HOT
Her toned tan matches her makeup and outfit perfectly!
















Octomom: NOT
Her pale skin makes her look super tired and washed out… maybe try some self tanner Octomom!

















Julianne Hough: HOT
Julianne looks so comfortable in her lightly bronzed skin, what a babe!

















Christina Aguilera: NOT
Christina’s tan almost had her on the “hot list” but her lighter face tone doesn’t match the rest of her body skin tone!

















Kristin Cavallari: HOT
Kristin’s white bathing suit is the perfect color for her skin tone, adding to her natural looking tan. Lookin’ good Kristin!


















What do you think, hot or not?

Self Tanning for Dummies

Posted on | July 26, 2011 |

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Can’t figure out exactly how to apply that self tanner for the perfect summer glow? With this step-by-step guide, tanning will become as easy as 1-2-3!






BEFORE Prep
1.) Exfoliate your skin before applying self tanner. Remove those dead skin cells in order to prevent any uneven coloration, streaking, or splotching.

2.) Apply body lotion to any dry areas of your skin, such as your knees, elbows, or heels. This helps keep the tan more consistent around the body.

3.) Tan at night! This allows the self tanner to settle onto the skin and dry more accurately. Also, tanning at night allows the tanner not to rub off from clothes or daily activities.

APPLYING
Okay, now you’re ready to apply self tanner to that beautiful skin of yours!
1.) The very first thing you should always do is wear a pair of gloves to apply the self tanner. By wearing gloves, the tanner will not be exposed to your hands, which can often leave a dark coloring on your palms.

2.) For each body part (upper back, chest, arms & top of shoulders, lower back, stomach, upper leg, lower leg, and feet) use roughly 1 quarter-sized amount of self tanner. Rub the tanner in, making sure you cannot see any streaks or areas that you missed.

3.) Look at yourself in a mirror, and double check that all of the self tanner is rubbed in, and that you didn’t miss any spots!

AFTER
1.) Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes that can cause your tan to rub off for at least the first 6-8 hours after applying.

2.) Do not shower, swim, or sweat for at least 6-8 hours after applying. Water will ultimately stop the tan from developing.

3.) Exfoliate 3 days after you’ve applied the self tanner, allowing the skin to slowly fade evenly.

Alright gorgeous, after reading this guide you are now ready to begin your self tanning experience! Let me know how it goes, I’d love to hear your feedback!

For additional help or feedback, I’d recommend checking out Beautisol’s How-to Videos to accomplish the perfect tan : )

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