Wow! I can't believe I now have five Style Cards under my belt. How crazy is this?! Speaking of crazy, it was insane how the look for the pictures came about. When I eyed the green poncho in New York and Company, I knew I had to where it for the next Style Card look. It would look perfect in front of trees that were in full autumn bloom; beautiful red green and brown leaves. But then I realized I was going to be in sunny, non-fall-looking-all-all Ft. Lauderdale, Florida during the time the Style Card pictures were to be taken. Forget autumn colored anything. No trees filled with red, green or brown leaves, just rows and rows of palm trees. Everything screamed tropical!
What the heck was I going to do?
Luckily, at my hotel, they had a nice selection of trees that I took the pictures in front of and I was able to get all the pictures taken before I started to burn the hell up in my poncho and boots lol.
Huge thanks to Amber aka FloridaNatural83 for taking these pics for me. She was also my "spot model" so I'd know where to stand to get the shot just right. They came out great and so did yours!
And if you watched my two videos of the girl talk session I had in my hotel room after the Naturals in the Sun One Year Anniversary event (which is why I was in Florida in the first place. I was the co-host), then you my recognize the girls below. They stood by and watched Amber work her magic.
After several weeks of answering question after question of "where do you get that blazer from?" and "where do you shop for your accessories?," the "Get the Look" post is finally here!
I'm always excited to bring another new and innovative hairstyle for the Personalized Style Cards, but getting dressed for them has become just as exciting as well! I had no idea that starting this venture would get me so interested in fashion, but it has! Please stay tuned to the blog for more posts on outfits, fashion, trends and more. I've got some new and exciting things in store for ol' Chary-Jay.com and I can't wait to share with you all!
For the premiere style card, I wanted to showcase a hairstyle that would be sure to turn heads so I thought it would be perfect to prepare this look for a date night.
Derek and I got dinner at Angelina's Italian Bistro, a fairly new restaurant in downtown Detroit.
I've been hinting here and there that I've been working on something behind the scenes and now it's about that time that I spill the beans! Personalized Style Cards by CharyJay is my new venture that is going to help you get NEW styles that I create with your own personalized "style recipe" to help you achieve the look. Let's be real for a second. While styling tutorials are great, all of my viewers do not have the same texture and or length that I have, so I completely understand why people inbox me asking me to give them specific instructions on how to get the same look. These personalized style cards will allow you to get the instructions you need to re-create the styles and will also allow me to get to know you better. The information I get from you will also be helpful when creating future styling tutorials on my YouTube channel as well!
"That all sounds great CharyJay, but how does this Personalized Style Card work?"
Each month I will release two style cards (one on the first of the month and another on the 15th) and allow you the opportunity to purchase one for $5. The front side of the style card will show you the style while the back of the card will give you a description of the style and a step by step process on how to create it according to the length of your hair and texture as it pertains to your hair's thickness.
"How will you know what my hair length and texture is?"
When you go to purchase a style card, you'll provide three to five sentences explaining your length and hair texture as it pertains to your hair's thickness. Please do not write me any four page letters lol. I would like to provide everyone with a style card in a timely fashion.
"When will Personalized Style Cards by CharyJay become available for purchase?"
The premiere style card will be available for purchase on August 1, 2012. The second style card will be available August 15, 2012. Each month thereafter a new style card will be available for purchase on those dates (1st and 15th of the month).
"How do I purchase a Personalized Style Card by CharyJay?"
On the right side of this blog there is a side bar. The first thing you will see is a title that says "Personalized Style Cards by CharyJay." Below that is a Paypal "Buy Now" button. In the box above the button you'll select the date of the Style Card you're purchasing. This button will be shown once style cards are available for purchase.
"How will I receive my style card?"
Upon purchasing your style card, I will email it to the email address you used to purchase the style card with Paypal.
"How long will it take for me to receive a style card after I purchase it?"
Please allow up to four days to receive your style card. Since these are personalized, I have to read each email carefully to make sure I give the best instructions to each buyer so they can achieve the style with ease. The style cards will be answered according to the order they were received. For example, if you order your style card shortly after it's released, you'll get yours quicker than someone who orders a style card three days after its release.
"If I try to recreate the style and it does not come out the way I expected it, will I get a refund?"
Unfortunately, there will be no refunds for the style cards. If you are not happy with the outcome of the style, you are more than welcome to contact CustomerService@Chary-Jay.com to get secondary instructions and tips on how to achieve the style.
To make things even better, I'll also have "Get the Look" posts on my blog once each style card is released. These posts will give you details on what make-up was used and where I got 'fit that I'm sporting in the style card photos. It will also give you tips on how to
If you happen to recreate any of the Style Card looks, be sure to post them on my FaceBook fan page with you holding your style card. I'll have a photo album dedicated to "CharyJay Style Card Members" and from time to time I'll have giveaways of beauty and hair related products for those members to take part of!
I'm really excited about this new venture and I hope you are too. While this is my first style card, I already have big things planned for the future! I hope you're ready to get styled!
-CharyJay
If you haven't seen the video explaining Personalized Style Cards by CharyJay, watch it here:
While most people are changing their fashion and beauty cosmetics to reflect the warmer weather and sunny days, I'm still having a love affair with fall's favorite color: purple!
While purple has been my favorite color for years (blue and I broke up right after middle school), I've never been interested in wearing it on my face. I would even go so far as to say I was afraid of wearing something so bold, but now I can't get enough of it!
To ease my way into the purple craze, I started off wearing a berry lipstick by Wet 'N Wild and wore a purple eye liner by NYX. Then I graduated to Rebel by MAC and started playing with Plum and Fuchsia lip liners by NYX. At the peak of my purple obsession, I finally found Milani's baked eye shadow in Fantastico Mauve (the only want I initially wanted). That color sent my purple fixation into overdrive. It's gorgeous! To avoid the look of being seasonally confused, I wear these make-up products with warm colors and or with prints that will compliment the other colors.
Next up on my lippie list is to buy Cyber by MAC. This color is definitely bold, but I think I can pull it off, at least I hope I can. I'll try it in store first and then report back if I buy it! Wish me luck, ladies!!
From right to left: NYX lip pencil in Fuchsia and Plum, Sally Hansen nail polish in Posh Plum, MAC lipstick in Rebel, Milani Baked Blush in Fantastico Mauve
From left to right: Luxe eye shadow by Brown Beauty Bar (review and giveaway coming soon), Wet'n Wild lipstick in 508A, and NYX eyeliner in Purple Blaze.
That's exactly how I feel lol. These drinks (they way I make them anyway) are not tasty at all, but they make me feel amazing! Because they are packed with so many amazing nutrients, I get a burst of energy within seconds of drinking a couple gulps of this stuff down. I imagine this is what Popeye felt like when he ate his can of spinach!
Since I'm always tweeting and instagraming photos of my green smoothies, I felt it would only be right if I make my return to the Blogosphere by making a post about what exactly goes in each one. So yes friends, this post will become the first in my "It must be the health, cuz it aint yo' taste..." series that I hope you will enjoy! BTW, Don't you love my title? lol.
Before I get to the ingredients, I must explain how I choose what will be in each smoothie.
Last November I had the pleasure of receiving Eden Body Works' full line of products and I absolutely loved it! This line is all natural and affordable!! In this post I'm going to give you a run down of how I feel about each product in this line and also tell you guys about a very cool joint giveaway I'm doing with Jor-El of ManeMan.Blog.com! One guy and one girl will have the opportunity to win Eden Body Works' Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner, which was featured in my "How to Choose a Leave-In Conditioner "video and I stated it was one of my faves! To enter the contest, read the directions below, but first let's get started on my review of each of these products in the line!
Peppermint Tea Tree Shampoo
$8.50 8 oz.
Claim:
This invigorating shampoo increases scalp circulation for a refreshed, renewed feeling. It removes all traces of dirt and oil build up. Formulated to help alleviate dry scalp with the use of pure peppermint botanicals. Your hair will love the tingle! Nourishes and cleanses, Increases hair strength & Decreases itching and flakes.
Ingredients:
I really loved this product!! So much that I no longer have any left! This shampoo did not strip my hair at all and actually left it feeling soft. I loved the tingle that it gave my scalp and it left it feeling clean without that squeaky feeling that I absolutely hate!
