San Francisco & Sacramentos Guide To Summer Slang

by on Thursday, July 7th, 2016 with

STACY’S SUMMER SLANG SEGMENT

WHAT’S THIS SEGMENT ABOUT?

As 80”s Girl Group Bananarama sang “It’s a cruel, cruel summer…” But you know what?? It’s even crueler, if you don’t have all the right tools to “preserve your pretty!” Excessive sun, chlorine, sweat and sea salt can melt even the most mesmerizing mermaid. So I’ve been master minding a set of Cliff Notes since the end of June to translate Summer Slang in order to up level YOU straight through to Labor Day! This is the latest version with lots of new add in’s!

The Ladies of Bananarama!

K.O.’ed
Translation: A product that works so well, you’re knocked out by the results.

HAIR LA VIE
Price: Products range from $35 to $49, and price out even lower when you purchase multiples
Shop: www.hairlavie.com
HEY RAPUNZEL LET YOUR HAIR DOWN!
I have to laugh about Hair La Vie! After trying this supplement for a month, the company asked me for feedback about how well I thought the Hair La Vie Revitalizing Hair Blend works! I came back with, “this works too well!” I was K.O.’ed by the results. You wouldn’t believe how much hair growth I was experiencing after consistently using it for 30 days. I have gray roots and there in lies the proof, I needed to book my hair color appointment sooner. So IF you’re someone who is suffering from thinning hair whether due to chemo/radiation, you’re going through hair loss post a pregnancy or it’s possibly stress related… this supplement works like a charm infused with lots of biotin, horsetail and saw palmetto. The best part? It’s completely natural! The natural version of minoxidil. It helps with dry scalp, buildup and irritation while being hydrated for optimal growth. 82% reported faster hair growth, and I concur! The Shampoo and Conditioner are packed with 21 natural oils, extracts, vitamins, proteins and amino acids… It works to protect the hair from the outside in not to mention your hair smells intoxicating. And the Moroccan Repair Serum is great to banish and tame frizz, BUT the cadre of 7 natural ingredients was genius when I added a few drops to the back of my hands and elbows and to amp up my face moisturizer, great bonus!!.
THE BACKSTORY is the supplement was initially conceived by the lovely Carla Rivas, a pro hair dresser who lost her hair after winning an intense battle with cervical cancer. Her goal was to change the face of the hair care industry one bottle of Hair La Vie at a time, and she’s doing it! She stands by her message with these natural product AND by donating roughly 10 percent of Hair La Vie’s profits to foundations like Global Fund for Women an Save the Children.

YOU’VE HEARD OF BECKY W/THE GOOD HAIR? NOW MEET: JENNY WITH THE GOOD SKIN!
Translation: We may not know exactly who Becky was to Beyonce BUT we do know she had great grooming skills. So let’s jump from Spring to Summer and grasp how to capture “Jenny With The Good Skin!”

THE BETTER SKIN CO. MIRAKLE CREAM
Price: $34 with FREE SHIPPING! Type “MIRAKLE” at checkout
Shop: www.thebetterskinco.com
Game Changer? Yes, Seattle local, Natalya Rachkova is a Master Esthetician who created this natural formula 25 years ago. She recently updated it with modern science (peptides/hyaluronic acids) to bring to market.

What Mirakle Cream Does: 25 Cures and counting for the face and body, apply as frequently as needed: Reduces fine lines and wrinkles, extremely moisturizing, calms rosacea and eczema, firms tones and tightens skin, reduces hyper pigmentation (dark spots), increases luminosity, excellent make-up primer (used this past February at the Grammys) and many other healing benefits. This is the type of remedy you purchase multiples of and stash in your car, purse, gym bag or even your teen daughter’s school locker! It’s a “hero” catch all, multi-tasker I’m loving.
Ingredients: Aloe, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Algae, Sea Buckthorn, Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter and a host of other beneficial ingredients.

GET “WAISTED”
Translation: Well I know, you know what the traditional meaning is referencing. BUT for a summer slang segment with me… I’m talking about carving out a sleek waist line and physique and using healthy snack options to steer you in the right direction.

ANNIE CHUN’S SEAWEED CRISPS
Price: $3.49 per bag
Flavors: Savory Original, NEW Smokey Korean BBQ Style & Spicy Gochujang
Shop: Anniechun.com OR your local market: Whole Foods, Gelson’s, Kroger, SuperTarget, Meijer, Publix, Mollie Stone’s, Safeway, Fred Meyer, Giant Foods and more
WHY IT’S A HEALTHIER CHOICE THIS SUMMER:
When you’re feeling ready for a summer snack or packing for a picnic, what do you instinctively reach for? The chips? The cookies? Did it ever occur to you to reach for some seaweed? I’m going to go with a “No” here. That’s cool, let me introduce you to the fab Annie Chun’s. The conveniently packed, bite size Seaweed Crisps are a healthy spin on your classic chip. It’s seaweed layered over hearty, crunchy brown rice chips, oven baked, never fried and only 80 calories per serving with 0 trans fats. Bonus, they’re Vegan and gluten and cholesterol free. They come in 3 innovative flavors: savory Original, Spicy Gochujang and the NEW Smokey Korean BBQ Style that are sure to satisfy any snack craving without adding to your waistline. This brand is the leading producer of gourmet Pan Asian foods, so they’re helping take the mystery out of Asian cooking for all us in the comfort of our homes year round.

THROWING SHADE
Translation: In life it translates to trash talking another person. For our purposes “Throwing Shade” means using an SPF product to shade and shield your skin from harsh UVA/UVB rays from the sun.

NEUTROGENA ULTRA SHEER SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 45
Price: $9.49
Shop: Neutrogena.com
FIND SOME SHADE:
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 is more about what you DON’T FEEL compared to what you do feel. What’s so different and unique about it is it feels like you have nothing on! However by the same token, it delivers broad-spectrum protection to help prevent sun damage. Ultra Sheer provides advanced protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays, along with Dry-Touch technology for an ultra-light, non-shiny finish. It’s fast-absorbing, water-resistant and a non-oily formula.

STATS TO CONSIDER:

Skin cancer continues to be a health epidemic in the United States. Over the past 10 years, melanoma cases have continued to be on the rise, including California with a 36% increase
According to a recent survey of more than 500 leading dermatologists, 99% agree that regular use of sunscreen helps lower skin cancer risk.
Additionally: 99% recommend that their friends/family use sunscreen to help protect their skin
Nearly all dermatologists (96%) consider FDA-approved sunscreens currently available in the U.S. to be safe, including those with filters like oxybenzone and avobenzone
Dermatologists cite SPF levels as one of the main criteria that they regularly use to recommend a sunscreen. Overall, 92% are comfortable recommending sunscreens with a SPF 50 or higher
3 out of 4 agree that SPF 50+ provides an additional margin of safety

THE E.E. EFFECT
TRANSLATION: “I’ve been looking blah lately! I need to unleash an E.E. Effect on my face!” E.E. stands for “Erase Everything!’

FLOWER E.E. ERASE EVERYTHING ULTIMATE FOUNDATION
Price/Shop: $12.98, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com
Shades: Sheer Tint, Porcelain Tint, Ivory Tint, Buff Tint, Honey Tint
SUMMER FLAWLESS:
You’ve heard of the BB and the CC cream. You’d think they’d stop there with the abbreviations? Heck no, skipping the letter “D” we bounce straight to “E!” Enter the “E.E. Effect” Drew Barrymore and Flower Beauty innovated this one! Her Erase Everything Ultimate Foundation, helps fill in uneven skin texture and fine lines while simultaneously hydrating the skin. This cream-like balm formula is mixed at a slow speed resulting in a creamy whipped texture that delivers sheer coverage for a natural finish. Light diffusing pigments blur out skin imperfections, allowing for an even, smooth complexion with long wear properties. Summer lends itself to wearing less makeup and going for a more natural, sun-kissed look. Drew, in my opinion, embodies this beauty tenant and makes products that speak to this fun season.

MONA LISA SMILE
Translation: Referencing the famous Leonardo da Vinci Painting… when someone throws their best “Mona Lisa” for the camera, it means they’re giving a big smile.

PLAQUE HD
Price:$14.95 per tube
Shop: www.amazon.com
WHY THIS IS THE HOT NEW TOOL FOR YOUR SMILE & OVERALL HEALTH:
How do you know if you’re getting your teeth truly clean. Your dentist will warn you about plaque BUT how do you know if you can’t really see it? And did you know that oral cavity health can minimize the likelihood of heart disease and strokes. All this from a super charged toothpaste? Hard to wrap your head around right? I know, I know, but PlaqueHD to the rescue! It’s an anti-cavity fighting toothpaste with Targetol Technology. Targetol contains disclosing agents to color and identify plaque built up on teeth. This allows us to zone in on any areas of plaque build-up that we may miss during a normal brushing. So it helps us to completely remove plaque from teeth and take our smile to new levels all summer long. However it doesn’t just stop there as it has a huge impact on our overall health because a closer look at our oral cavities creates a snapshot into a person’s overall health. Plaque HD is the revolutionary new age of prevention in the oral cavity, as studies show that periodontal disease has a connection with heart disease and stroke. Improving our oral health can potentially decrease our risks. So in a nutshell this is way more then a breath freshening paste. Plaque HD is an integral tool in removing the plaque and cleansing teeth to keep us healthy and disease free.

ON FLEEK
Translation: Precisely arched eyebrows AND equally etched eyeliner

L’OREAL PARIS INFALLIBLE SCULPT LINER
Price: $8.99
Shop: Available at lorealparisusa.com and drugstores nationwide
SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE:
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Sculpt Liner is the brand’s first sculpting liner for a tightlining effect. The sculpting sphere tip applicator gives you total control to create tight lines across your lash line. Apply to the roots of your lashes for a sculpted and more defined eye look. The liquid black formula creates fluid lines and dotting that lasts up to 12HRS.

THOROUGHBRED
Translation: A well groomed, handsome gentleman. “Jack is looking hot! Like a total thoroughbred!”

BIG CLOUD BY DSC (DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB)
In A Nutshell: Big Cloud is a new range of skincare products from Dollar Shave Club, the subscription-based grooming brand, that is designed to protect you against the ravages of sun, wind, rain, and cold.
Prices Range: $4 to $9
Shop: dollarshaveclub.com
BOYS & THEIR TOYS
NEW Big Cloud Sky Master Mint Leaf Lip Balm is a big break through, in my eyes, because this soothing formula is shine-free, for an SPF infused matte application. It contains moisturizing Shea Butter, antioxidant rich Tea Extracts, Sweet Almond Oil, as well as Vitamins A and E. The Good Shake hand cream moisturizes your hands, but dries down fast to a powder dry finish and is fragranced with amber and thyme notes. So there’s no oily nor sticky residue lingering on a dude’s palms. And their Big Cloud Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen is a water-resistant SPF 25 moisturizer combines the UV deflecting properties of Titanium Dioxide with the UV absorption qualities of Octinoxate. It’s formulated with Grape Stem Cells to further counteract the negative effects of UV exposure, Swiss Cress Sprouts to protect against environmental pollutants as well as Birch Bark Extract which stimulates collagen production to prevent visible signs of aging.