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Holiday Gift Guide-Women-Hunger Games Makeup Has Arrived

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

If you are a fan of “The Hunger Games” then you are going to love the fact that you can now purchase makeup from the young adult franchise’s cosmetic line at The Hunger Games: The Exhibition at MGM Grand.

The two collections of liquid liner, liquid lipstick, eye shadow palettes and faux lashes are themed to The Capitol and Girl on Fire.

The Hunger Games cosmetics include two collections: the Capitol and Girl on Fire. The high-impact glitter liquid eyeliner ($15) comes in six shades, while the lipstick ($18), comes in four shades: Capitol (mauve), Girl on Fire (red with gold glitter), Katniss (matte nude pink) and Primrose (matte nude).

The two eyeshadow palettes ($25) come in either the Capital Palette, with shades including White Rose, Bubbly, Effie and Caesar, or The District Palette, which consists of Primrose, Buttercup, Tigris and Cinna. There are four varieties of faux eyelashes ($12), too. The items will be available in-store at MGM Grand starting on Friday.

The line was designed and developed by the manufacturer of LASplash Cosmetics, a Jon Davler Inc. company. The line was specifically created for entertainment and exhibition company Cityneon Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Victory Hill Exhibitions, the creative companies behind The Hunger Games: The Exhibition.

Hunger Games fans will love the themed makeup and lashes as the product names, colors and package designs are an extension of the world-renowned, blockbuster film franchise, and available at an affordable price.

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition takes guests along the journey of Katniss Everdeen and includes actual costumes and props as well as interactive sections with trivia and a touch-screen archery range.

The items will be available in-store at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Holiday Gift Guide-Home Décor-Holiday Fun With Michaels

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Here in the U.S., most people start putting up their holiday trees the day after Thanksgiving toward the end of November. I am an individual who usually does it in December and always looking for new holiday decorations.

We all know how stressful it can be to create the perfect home for the holidays. The Michaels Holiday Shop will give you ideas to make your day less stressful.

Being from New York, one of the things that I missed is Macy’s creation of the, Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus. I love how the set up the table for young children to write letters to Santa.

This year I wanted to create that image here in Louisiana. I was able to purchase two mailboxes and set them up for the local kids to write letters to Santa. Children today have so many things to worry about, that I just wanted them to have time to believe in magic.

The first mailbox that I selected was the 12″ Letters To Santa Mailbox Tabletop Accent by Ashland. I loved that this mailbox had the colors that I was using on my tablescape. The kids loved seeing with my other decorations and wondering what we were going to do with it. Again the mystery of the season, it holds over 12 letters.

 

The other mailbox that I selected was the Assorted Mailbox Tabletop Accent by Ashland®. I loved that this mailbox stands up. This allowed the children to drop their mail in an actual mailbox. I placed it by the door and had so many surprised faces when they saw it. It is also decorated with snow-covered pine trees and festive figurines to add to your holiday décor.

I always love how younger children get excited using an advent calendar to count down to Christmas. This year I was looking for a new way to do a count down. I found the Santa Countdown Tabletop Accent by Ashland® at Michaels and could not wait to get it home. This piece was perfect for our kitchen island so that every day the numbers could be easily changed. It also worked perfectly with our seasonal accents.

Growing up for Christmas one year I got a rocking horse. It was one of my all-time favorite gifts. I wanted to bring back a piece on my childhood so I had been hoping to find a rocking horse for my décor. I was lucky enough to find the Rocking Horse Tabletop Accent by Ashland®. This piece is perfect, it was surrounded by glossy ball ornaments, snow-covered pinecones and LED  candles. Every time I look at it I think fondly of my childhood.

Whatever you are planning for your home décor, Michaels has you covered. Most importantly have fun picking out your items for your décor. Make sure to remember to make it fun and cozy.

Have you gotten any items from Michaels, tell me about them?

Holiday Gift Guide-Men-Perry Ellis New Clothing Line

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The Perry Ellis® designer fashion brand has been part the industry since  1976. Today, Perry Ellis is a global lifestyle brand that continues to change the industry through apparel, accessories and, fragrances that adapt to work, life and play. Building on heritage while innovating to have a fresh and unexpected outlook on life, the brand creates the looks that reflect the way people want to work, play and live today.

When I first heard that Perry Ellis was designing a new line that was designed to help men have easy pieces on the go, I had to find out more about it. The brand has come up with the non-iron shirt, the stretch pants and, the washable suit. These are three of Perry’s most premium pieces with features that set them apart from other brands as well as the rest of the Perry Ellis line.

This innovative idea came out of two insights that most men who are business travelers want to look great when they step off the plane and heading to meetings. The second that young professionals entering the workforce can’t afford to professionally dry clean their clothes every week.

Technology is where the fashion industry is moving. In short, advancement in technology is transforming the fashion industry to meet the increasing consumer desire for comfort and effortless care in clothing and apparel.

Men are seeking functionality, comfort, versatility and their look to be appropriate and pulled together-he wants to be ready for any occasion and prepared for his day. Men are looking for suits like  xSport by xSuit, are paving the way for a world where you don’t take care of your suits, but instead, they take care of you.

The material was chosen for easy care and even easier wear. This means stain-resistance, wrinkle-resistance, moisture-wicking, most of the features you want in clothes you take on your travels.

Of course, I wanted to see how machine-washable it was, so I put it into the washing machine for a spin with other clothes. It held up well even after regular wash. I loved that it came out looking great.

I am excited that Perry Ellis has introduced this new line. If you have men in your family that will be entering the work force or will be interviewing these pieces are at a perfect price point. Give them something this holiday that they will be able to have for their future.