It's a Covid-19 Christmas, Pretty Practical. Be Thoughtful. Each & All Under $100.

 By Laura Medina

https://www.mannakadarcosmetics.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/hand-sanitizer-and-anti-bacterial-soap-caddy

It's the little but useful things that people are treasuring and hoarding this year.  Why not make them cute and pretty as they are practical.  Also, nothing says sharing is caring, send love and caring ones a subscription gift box that they want through-out the year.

From the Sea Minerals Collection you can enjoy 99.9% a hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap set that is effective against most common germs while being gentle on the skin; both feature a pomegranate scent with soothing sea water.

Key Benefits:

• Leaves hands moisturized
• Cleanses dirt and bacteria
• Leaves hands feeling fresh and renewed

https://h2one.com/collections/hand-sanitizer

H2One Hand Sanitizer-The H2One Promise every bottle of hand sanitizer purchased a bottle is given to first line responders, families and children. 

H2One is a U.S. based social good hand sanitizer developed with YOU in mind. Our
mission is to provide top-tier, effective, moisturizing hand sanitizer for all while also
giving back to our communities. Every purchase of H2One Hand Sanitizer enables us to
donate a percentage of our bottles to organizations and charities in need. H2One
contains 75% Ethyl Alcohol to help kill bacteria, viruses and microorganisms. Our hand
gel sanitizer with alcohol is FDA Registered and meets all World Health Organization,
CDC and FDA Standards. Our everyday calming lavender hand sanitizer is made with
top-tier ingredients like organic Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to help keep hands clean and
happy. H2One hand sanitizer with aloe dries clean with no sticky residue and leaves
behind a pleasant scent. H2One hand sanitizer with alcohol is a quality moisturizing
hand sanitizer that helps hydrate and disinfect without some of the downsides of a
traditional hand sanitizer gel. Purchase H2One hand sanitizer online today. Browse our
hand sanitizer with pump sizes including 1000 ML, and bulk hand sanitizer options, to
find the perfect fit for your needs.

http://bluebirdinabox.com/

Established by Virginia Frischkorn, Founder and CEO of nationally renowned Bluebird Productions luxury wedding and event planning, Bluebird in a Box brings back the art of hosting. We love the connection, celebration, and joy sparked by a successful gathering. Now, we’re taking the stress and overwhelm out of event planning by offering our secrets to success learned from years of entertaining for the 1%. Many of today’s popular party kits address singular pieces of the planning puzzle. We take a holistic, 360-degree approach, considering the look, feel, aromas, sounds, and tastes that comprise a transformational, environmentally-conscious event. Choose from a variety of seasonal, festively-themed boxes to transport guests beyond their immediate surroundings and create a magical, memorable experience everyone will enjoy. Shop bluebirdinabox.com and follow on Instagram @Bluebird.in.a.Box for style ideas, planning tips, and more. Starting at $48

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Girlfriend Box is a subscription jewelry gifting service that takes the guesswork and stress out of finding the right way to celebrate every important occasion. The company was born when founder Arianny Celeste, a self-made Latina celebrity influencer, model, and entrepreneur, discovered several of her male fans needed help figuring out what to gift their significant others. Having worked with global brands such as Bebe, Fashion Nova, Guess, and Urban Decay, Celeste hand-picked a selection of designer style accessories she will love, and that is perfect for any occasion. Now, never forget an important date again with personalized, pre-scheduled affordable subscription options that include: five special occasion dates, a once-monthly gift, or a one-time present. Learn more at GirlfriendBox.com and follow on Instagram @GirlfriendBox to sign up (so you never mess up!). Girlfriend Box: the new standard for gifting.  Starting at $45

TUNE-IN: MORGAN WALLEN SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE DEBUT (12/5)

 By Laura Medina

Fresh off his fourth consecutive Country radio #1, Big Loud/Republic Records’ Morgan Wallen will serve as the musical guest on this weekend’s edition of NBC’s Saturday Night Live with host Jason Bateman.

Wallen will perform two songs from his highly anticipated sophomore double album, Dangerous: The Double Album, releasing January 8, 2021. Earlier this week, the album broke records at Apple Music, becoming the most pre-added Country album in the platform’s history. Wallen also became the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart to debut two titles inside the chart’s Top 10 with new releases “Somebody’s Problem” and “Still Goin Down.”

The CMA New Artist of the Year’s current single, “7 Summers,” is Top 30-and-soaring at Country radio and is one of TIME’s 10 Best Songs of 2020, praised as “one of this summer’s foremost anthems” with “Wallen’s watercolor guitars serving as a portal to a sunkissed state of mind.”

Morgan Wallen has staked his claim as Country music’s next superstar with 3 BILLION+ on-demand streams, MULTI-PLATINUM certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers. "Unapologetically fresh and modern” (The Tennessean), the dynamic Tennessee native has been riding a red hot streak since 2017, collecting accolades including the 2020 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Best New Country Artist at the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Billboard’s #1 song of 2019 on both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts (multi-week #1 “Whiskey Glasses”) and named one of PEOPLE’s Ones to Watch, plus high-profile features in the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, The Washington Post, Genius, and more. Wallen proved crossover appeal with 3X PLATINUM Diplo collaboration "Heartless," and previewed his highly anticipated sophomore album, Dangerous: The Double Album due out 1/8, with New Year’s surprise drop “This Bar,” #1 single “More Than My Hometown,” and record-breaking Top 30 smash "7 Summers," which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and inside the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10. 

Maven Beauty's 'Euphoria'-Inspired Collection 'Cosmic Drip' - All Under $23, Just in Time for "Euphoria" Returning on December 6th at 9pm.

 By Laura Medina

https://mavenbeauty.com/

https://www.fashionnova.com/collections/beauty-maven-beauty

Just in time for HBO's "Euphoria " returning to the screen with two special new episodes, premiering on Sunday, Dec. 6.  

“Part 1: Rue” of the two-part Very Special Episode premieres on HBO and HBO Max on December 6 at 9 p.m https://www.hbomax.com/eu/?utm_id=sa%7c71700000067028920%7c58700005868639669%7cp56137132297&&msclkid=e0b3c488445e173f7f629b4eea6d46a1&gclid=e0b3c488445e173f7f629b4eea6d46a1&gclsrc=3p.ds

To celebrate, with some extra sparkle, hologram glitter, and trippy foils, Fashion Nova's vegan Maven Beauty launches just in time for the "Euphoria" return and the holidays.

The affordable, 100% vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand of pro-level products for everyone, is launching a brand new collection, inspired by Euphoria, of bold metallics and smokey sparkles called Cosmic Drip, which includes eyeshadow palettes, liquid glitter eyeshadows and waterproof liquid liners, regularly priced at $14-23.

Fashion Nova's Maven Beauty has a more basic line called "Basic Beats."

Fashion Nova, one the world's leading fashion & lifestyle brands, announced the highly anticipated launch of Maven Beauty, an all-new, pro-level makeup line sold exclusively at FashionNova.com. The brand's first collection, "Basic Beat," delivers on-trend, long-lasting, high-pigment and retouch friendly essentials at accessible price points ranging from $6-$19.

"Fashion Nova has always and continues to be a brand that celebrates diversity, body positivity, and beauty in all forms," said Fashion Nova CEO/Founder Richard Saghian. "Our customers have been asking us to expand into beauty, so we spent the last year building our team, developing product, and testing different technology and ingredients from around the globe. Our commitment is to create high-quality, high-performance formulations, in a variety of shades and palettes, that are designed for and accessible to everyone. Our customers know that beauty today is boundless, and we created our products to be as well."

Maven Beauty's initial Basic Beat collection includes a range of studio-tested, pro-level essentials in complexion-complimenting shades and colors, as well as professional level brushes and premium false lashes to help Mavens perfect their look. 100% vegan and cruelty free, Maven Beauty products are designed to take the guesswork out of make-up application and can be used in a variety of ways. Products included in the line are:

• Basic Beat Eyeshadow Palettes (SRP $19) – High-pigment bite-sized palettes, designed with unique hybrid surface technology (HTTP) to deliver bold color with a dewy feel and finish. The Basic Beat eyeshadow palettes can also be used to contour or blush the face as well as an all-over highlighter.
• Basic Beat Cream Eyeshadow (SRP $13) – Creamy eyeshadow infused with marine lavender extract for a quick lift and anti-wrinkle effect. These eye shadows can be used as a base for any eye look or worn alone for a naturally blended beat.
• Maven Highlighter (SRP $15) – This clear gel highlighter was created with a unique wet-tech process that intensifies the pearlescent pigment for a flawless look on your face and/or body.
• Maven Lipsticks (SRP $14) – In five gorgeous shades including the Maven Red Velvet, these luxurious demi-matte lipsticks are retouch friendly and can be layered liberally without feathering or bleeding for a fresh look every time.
• Maven Waterproof Liquid Liner (SRP $14)– Featuring a calligraphy worthy brush applicator and a no-waste delivery system that ensures an always fresh application. Available in matte and shimmering pearl shades, this liquid liner can also double as an eyeshadow.
• Maven Pro Artistry Brushes (SRP $6-$19) – These soft and fine texture brushes come in 30 different bristle shapes and sizes to give you the tools needed to be your own artist.
• Maven Pro Lashes (SRP $9) Artistically designed and responsibly made, Maven Pro Lashes are reusable and come in an assortment of styles to enhance any look.

 Maven Beauty Cosmic Drip Collection:

·       Cosmic Drip Eyeshadow Palettes ($23) in 3 color variations packed with high intensity jewel tones and sparkly smoky metallics: Cosmos, Stargate & Nova

·       Asteroid Tears Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow ($15) in 5 colors bursting with lustrous starry pigments and radiant pearls: Interstellar, UFO, Celestial, Supermoon & Aurora

·       Maven Waterproof Liquid Eyeliners ($14) in 5 new shades, available in matte and shimmering pearl: Sangria, Herb, Darkstar, Atlantis & Lagoon

Not Your Grandparents' Drive-Ins. "The Happiest Season" Drive-In Premiere, "Stranger Things" Drive-In Performance Art, & Lexus Culinary Cinema Screening with Way Better Food & Service.

 By Laura Medina

This current pandemic quarantine has forced us to work our brains in new ways, what we call "pivot."

We unknowingly revitalized all but forgotten American tradition of the drive-in movie.

It's not your grandparents' drive-in, no making out in the dark, producing your parents.

Thanks to social distancing, there are guest attendants making sure everything is clean and proper.  They're not CORVID-19 nazis.  If act prime and proper, they're nice enough to help you in directing traffic, parking, and snack, cocktails to-go, and meal delivery.

The really smart folks at HULU, realize now is a great and jolly time to premiere a fresh tv movie to an entertainment-starving audience, in time for the holidays, drive-in premiere of "The Happiest Season." A first time a Christmas movie centers on a lesbian relationship with a gay best friend. Realism.

Shown in the majestic Malibu gem of Calamigos Ranch, Hulu's "The Happiest Season" Drive-In is the new drive-in.  Yes, people can tailgate.  The snack bar is replaced with a chic concession stand selling warm nacho with beer and wine.

This was this past Sunday.  "The Happiest Season" will air on Hulu tonight.

Drive-Ins are the new ways to premiere.

Dying for performance art?

"Stranger Things" Drive-In has dancers, aerialists, and monsters performing in-between snippets of the episodes.

Great for bored tweens and teens.  Since they want the guests to keep on moving and stay in their cars, no making-out.  So, a great date option for teens.

This trend reporter is disappointed with majority of drive-ins are airing old movies, due to the last-minute pivot and flip and not having enough to book fresh, new, and upcoming movies and tv shows that need to be released, to keep the industry going.

However, Lexus Culinary Cinema is doing their best with pairing gourmet meals to the movies, in one weekend two weeks ago.

Professionally delivered to your car, politely packed in a thermal cooler, your gourmet comes with utensils and cleansing wipes.  The thermal cooler can be used later for other drive-ins. You can bring your own meals or for picnicking and other drive-in events.

Megan Thee Stallion is the Hottest College Student 4 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS & Fashion Nova Line.

 By Laura Medina

Health Care Administration college-major, Megan Thee Stallion had a "WAP" Summer.  But just she returns to Texas Southern University to finish her degree, in the wake of releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, Good News, Megan Thee Stallion has received 4 GRAMMY nominations: Best New Artist, Record of the Year ("Savage Remix"), Best Rap Performance ("Savage Remix") and Best Rap Song ("Savage Remix"). Megan has also been honored as Apple Music’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year and received Best Rap/Hip Hop song for ‘WAP’ with Cardi B at this year’s AMAs, where she gave her first electrifying performance of ‘Body’. 

Since its release, Good News has reached #1 in 12 countries, and occupies #1 album on Apple Music’s Top 100: USA, as well as #1 track with ‘Body’. Notwithstanding, Good News has earned the second biggest debut for a rap album on Spotify at 6.9m streams. As well as fans everywhere taking on the ‘Body’ choreography challenge, Good News has been receiving outstanding reviews globally.

These accolades follow Megan’s five BET Awards, including Hip Hop Artist Of The Year as well as an MTV VMA Award for ‘Savage’, GQ’s Rapper of the Year and an honor by TIME in the TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. 

GOOD NEWS TRACKLIST 1. Shots Fired 2. Circles 3. Cry Baby ft. DaBaby 4. Do It On The Tip ft. City Girls & Hot Girl Meg 5. Sugar Baby 6. Movie ft. Lil Durk 7. Freaky Girls ft. SZA 8. Body 9. What's New 10. Work That 11. Intercourse ft. Popcaan & Mustard 12. Go Crazy ft. Big Sean & 2 Chainz 13. Don't Rock Me To Sleep 14. Outside 15. Savage Remix ft. Beyoncé 16. Girls In The Hood 17. Don't Stop ft. Young Thug

https://www.fashionnova.com/collections/megan-thee-stallion

At the same, Megan Thee Stallion just released a Tall and Big Women Collection with Fashion Nova.  It pays homage to her Texan roots, more cow girl than urban.

Her "WAP" hotness is moving onto Fall and Winter.

John Legend & Me with Sperry Top Siders

 By Laura Medina

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Join John Legend in giving the perfect surprise gifts – gifts for your loved ones, gifts to your style, and gifts for your feet. Weekend boots that balance ruggedness with refinement. Modern classics that are both warm and sleek. Something for everyone on your list.

https://www.sperry.com/en/bahama-storm-boot/47092M.html?dwvar_47092M_color=STS22633

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John Legend, multi-platinum artist and Sperry’s 2020 Global Brand Ambassador, shares his holiday footwear favorites for him, her, and the littles. From a refined, rainy day must-have to a cool classic of a weekend boot, winter weather doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. Take a look at The Legend Edit to see what he’s sporting – and gifting – this season.

https://www.sperry.com/en/sperry-legend-edit/?icid=HP_Primary_Sperry_Legend_Edit

Affordable, Accessible,& Effective Clarisma Skincare for Anyone and Everyone, Clarisse DeJohn's Idea with Ameann DeJohn.

 By Laura Medina

Ameann and Clarisse DeJohn

Having the perks of growing in the skincare and spa industry with an industry and product developer mom Ameann DeJohn, Clarisse was bombarded by friends asking her for skincare advice that was effective, affordable, and accessible.  This is how you form a good skincare habit and routine.

Out of that, came Clarisma, https://clarismabeauty.com/, fresh fruit enzymes-based skincare that offers luxury brand quality at friendly affordable prices in approachable locations, like CVS https://www.cvs.com/shop/brand-shop/c/clarisma, Rite Aid, https://www.riteaid.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=clarisma+beauty, and Ulta, https://www.ulta.com/brand/clarisma

Clarisse and her spa/luxury skincare industry mom, Ameann, achieved the impossible, luxury brand-quality skincare with clean, vegan and effective-proven ingredients (regularly used in spas) at affordable prices in accessible locations, giving people the chance to build good skincare habits.

            https://clarismabeauty.com/collections/products/products/moisturizer

Both this skincare-loving scribe and Clarisse enthuse about Cali Dreaming Cream Daily Moisturizer, https://clarismabeauty.com/collections/products/products/moisturizer .  Clarisse calls it, "Skincare in a Bottle." Formulated with Bamboo extract to fight against any shiny residue and leave behind a naturally matte finish. Neem Oil unclogs pores and works as a gentle substitute for anti-aging that restores the skin’s natural moisture. Not only does the Cali Dreaming Cream deliver sensational hydration but it also works as a makeup primer.

Cali Dreaming Cream Daily Moisturizer can be used as an evening/night makeup primer or as all-natural makeup blur.  Yet at the same time, it works as skincare, where Pineapple (Bromelain) Enzyme and Papaya (Papain) Enzyme breaks down dead skin cells that causes clogged breakouts, pigmentation, and dullness while leaving a smooth, radiant surfaces for easier, smoother makeup applications.

According to Clarisse's skincare and spa industry mom, Ameann, dead skin cells are the roots of all evils, very bad cruddy complexion and clogging pores, leading up to acne then acne scars, that are even harder to erase.

https://clarismabeauty.com/collections/products/products/scrub

With having Clarisma Beauty skincare being enzyme-based, people can have effective, safe, and all-natural skincare that can clean and care the skin at the same time. Pairing fruit and plant enzymes with Plumeria/Monoi Oil that protects, hydrates and provides vital nutrients; while Neem Oil rids skin of impurities that cause breakouts.  These botanical oils counteracts the enzymes while comforting the skin.

Ameann says being too dependent on too-strong enzymes and exfoliation can be destructive, more damage than good, thinning the skin layer, and inflammation.  It's like a runner who runs too much.  This is why they include natural oils to ease it.

Since the mother and daughter team picked ingredients that are good for everyone and every skin type and complexion, they took the guess work out of skincare, "You don't have to be a scientist shopping at Ulta."

Clarisma wants quality, clean skincare to be simple and easy.  They included kits to get folks started, https://clarismabeauty.com/collections/kits

Since Clarisse inspired Clarisma, mom Ameann stated this goes beyond skin deep. Ameann stated Clarisma is a lifestyle and empowerment brand.

Ameann, "It's Clarisse's idea. Clarisma is an empowerment story. Having an idea then taking it to the next level."

The idea of Clarisma may had started when Clarisse was seven but she took it to many levels up, as a Fashion Institute of Design, Intimate Apparel major. Clarisse takes what she learns in abode graphic designs in the product development for Clarisma's packaging and fonts.

Yes, Clarisma takes it to the next level in empowering in what you got; what you know; and it's clean skincare for all skin complexions for anyone at affordable prices in approachable retailers.