Hello Summer!!! I was waiting for you!

Welcome to My Life Summer!

One of my favorite seasons of the year is here! Who doesn't love Summer specially if you live by the beach right? One of the most important thing during this time of the year is how we take care of our skin ... here are some of my must have summer products. I've been using them for years and I found them not only great but affordable!

Summer Skin Care Tips

Hot weather, salt water, humidity, and chlorine take their toll on our skin during the summer months. Here are some helpful summer skin care tips and solutions for keeping your skin safe and beautiful all summer long.

DON'T NEGLECT YOUR SKIN

Did you know that most skin aging occurs during the summer? So consistent application of sun protection, regular professional facials, and a good home skin care routine are your best defenses against fun in the sun...and heat.

WEARING SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY WILL SIGNIFICANTLY CUT BACK ON ACCUMULATIVE SUN DAMAGE

Recent information from the UCLA skin research department indicates that 78% of all the sun damage incurred in a lifetime is from incidental exposure! You may say "I'm not out at all during the day" but just walking to your car, and even driving in your car will expose you to unnecessary sun damage. Windshields do nothing to protect you from UV rays! Wear a moisturizer that contains a sun block with a minimum of SPF #15. Apply it in the morning so you'll be covered all day! 

FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM BACK BREAKOUTS, AVOID HAIR CONDITIONER CONTAINING PANTHENOL

If back breakouts trouble you, it could be an ingredient in your hair conditioner that's causing the problem. Panthenol, well-known for its benefit for strengthening the hair, may be a potential pore-clogger. Why the back? Simply because when you rinse out hair conditioner, a residue of the product stays on your back. Use hair products that do not contain Panthenol, exfoliate your back with a mild cleansing gel and exfoliating cloth three times a week and apply an anti-bacterial lotion and your back will be clear for summer. Renée Rouleau offers back facials which can help to remove acne scars and prevent break outs.

TO PRODUCE LESS OIL ON THE FACE, NEVER WASH WITH A BAR OF SOAP

One of the biggest complaints we hear during the summer is, "My skin gets so oily!" The binders that hold a bar of soap together are in an alkaline base (high pH balance), which will strip all the water and natural oils out of the skin, causing the surface of the skin to dehydrate. Your skin cells need to stay moist in order to be healthy, and without water, your skin will be producing more oil to compensate for the lack of water which is that last thing you want your skin to do in the heat of the summer! Using soap can also cause more break outs as the dehydrated cells being caused from the drying soap can cause a layer of dry skin cell buildup which can trap oil and keep them clogged in the pores. 

AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS IF YOUR SKIN IS PRONE TO BREAK OUTS

With the heat and humidity in the summer, break outs are a real concern for a lot of people. And we've all heard that greasy foods and chocolate cause breakouts. In our experience, when breakouts are cyst-like in the chin and jawline area, most often this is related to excessive dairy products in your diet. Try cutting out cheese, milk, ice cream, and frozen yogurt, and watch your skin clear up! There are many other ways to get calcium in your diet; broccoli, asparagus and orange juice. 

WHEN SOOTHING A SUNBURN, AVOID APPLYING LOTION. INSTEAD USE COLD YOGURT!

Okay. So you thought you had on plenty of sunscreen and the next thing you know, you got fried. A common misconception about soothing a sunburn is that you should keep re-applying lotion (especially aloe vera-based lotion) to keep the skin moist. But layering lotion on sunburned skin traps heat, keeping the skin red longer. Skin must breathe to let out heat. Cold plain yogurt applied to the skin works as an anti-inflammatory and heat remover. Apply, let dry for 15 minutes, and rinse. Repeat every hour.

USE HAND CREAM THAT CONTAINS SUNSCREEN

Did you know that the majority of aging that occurs on the hands (sun spots and wrinkles) is attributable to driving in the car with your hands on the steering wheel? Make sure to use a hand cream with an SPF of at least #15 every day.

FOR SOOTHING SENSITIVE SKIN, KEEP YOUR PRODUCTS IN THE REFRIGERATOR

For skins that have redness or rosacea-like symptoms, the constant heat in the summer can keep skin looking red and irritated. Keep your products in the refrigerator so that when you use them, they not only feel refreshing, but the cold acts as a vaso-constrictor to reduce the dilation of the cappillaries and reduces  visible redness.  

GET YOUR ZZZZ'S

According to recent research, the vast majority of Americans - particularly women - are sleep-deprived. Lack of sleep not only makes you grouchy, forgetful, and drowsy, it also wreaks havoc on your skin. Even an extra 30-60 minutes every night will make a difference.

WASH YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES WEEKLY AND LET DRY IN THE SUN

During the summer your skin is oiler, so using your makeup brushes on your face can cause bacteria and oil to get caught within the bristles resulting in clogged pores and break outs. How to wash your makeup brushes: Fill a glass with warm water and 1 tablespoon of gentle shampoo or gel cleanser. Swish brushes in the glass creating a lather. Rinse well and use a comb to de-tangle the bristles and get them back in their original shape. Let dry in an upright glass out in the sun. The sunlight destroys bacteria and helps to dry your brushes faster.

Jodie's Closet by ME! News & More!

Hello Fashionistas! 

As most of you know , I've been working on the new image of Jodie's Closet by Jodie Aboud to offer you not only Fashion Tips and Fashion Segments on YouTube but offer you a full Online Store & Showroom soon! Thats Right! we are gathering all the things necessary to open our Online Store in a couple of months. We will be selling not only my own designs we will have collections and beauties from designers all over the world, so if you are a designer and you would like us to carry your designs please contact our PR Team at info@fashionprstudio.com. 

Here are some pictures of my office inside my studio , its messy and a lot of things still not ready but I hope  you like it. I will be posting pictures of our studio & showroom soon.

I've been looking online and getting inspired by different looks and here are some of the ones I love for our showroom ! Please comment on it and if you have any ideas share it with us!

Ohh I couldn't go without showing you my new Hang-tags!

80 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

80 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

1. Your family – Even if the relationship you have with your family is not good, you should still be thankful that you have them at all. So many people throughout the world have no one at all that relates to their past, their blood, and their lives.
2. Your friends – Friendships are one of the greatest gifts that life has to offer. Friends fill a part of your heartthat no one else can. Cherish your true friends, and be thankful that they are a part of your life.
3. Your enemies – Enemies teach us about ourselves, who we are, and who we want to be. They challenge us to be better people and teach us about patience and strength. Be thankful you have enemies, it means you are living life.
4. Your mind – Without your mind you would have nothing. Appreciate that your mind is a big part of your happiness, and your life. It holds your thoughts, opinions, memories and emotions within it, without those things you would be a walking shell of the person you are today.
5. Your body – The human body is an amazing and interesting thing. Your body moves you, helps you, heals you and takes you places you want to go. Be grateful for your body and treat it with the respect it deserves. Fuel it with proper nutrition and care for it accordingly. Be gentle with it, and challenge it. Use it to the best of your ability, and most of all enjoy it no matter its shape or size. It is a great gift.
6. Your ability to love – Love is a beautiful emotion and something we should be grateful for every single day. Your ability to love is what makes you grow as a person. Love can teach us deep lessons we would never learn any other way. It can teach us about ourselves and about others. It is an amazing feeling, and it is unmatched through anything else. It can lead to pain, or heartache, but it is worth every second to have experienced it at all. Love freely and deeply, for being able to love is what makes life worth living.
7. Your ability to learn – Knowledge is a never-ending quest, and is a key player is a happy and fulfilled life. Relish in the knowledge of others and teach yourself as much as you can. You can never know too much, the more you open your mind to learn, the greater an experience life will become. If learning comes easily to you than you should be even more grateful, and you should utilize this tool because some people struggle a great deal to learn even the simplest things.
8. Children (your own or others) – Children can teach us so much about living. You need only watch a child’s free-spirit for a moment to see the pure joy they hold inside. Children living in the moment, without much regard for what has happened in the past. They love openly, without restriction, and they take pleasure in every thing they do. If you have children of your own, enjoy them every chance you get because they grow for too quickly and before you know it that time is gone. If you do not have children find ways to enjoy others, or embrace the values that they live by and find a way to incorporate them into your life. You will be amazed by how much you can learn from a child if you are willing.
9. Your health – So many people throughout the world, and even the communities we live in, struggle with their health. Every day people are dying, getting sick, and suffering. If you are healthy, be genuinely grateful, because there are a large number of people who are not, who will not be, and who can not be. Health is a profound gift, and not something to be taken for granted.
10. Disappointment – So you can learn what matters most, and enjoy success that much more.
11. Happiness (and you ability to create it) – Happiness is a state of mind; not a person, place or material thing. This means happiness is a choice, you have the ability to choose it for yourself and create it any way you wish. THAT is something to be thankful for.
12. Your mistakes – Without our mistakes we would learn no lessons, so be thankful for all of your failures and what they have taught you in the end.
13. Kind strangers – The kindness of strangers can be a magical thing. Look around you and observe all the wonderful things that people do for each other every day. These kind acts may not always be easy to spot, but they are there, and they are making a difference. When it happens to you, you will know it, and when you do it for someone else it may change their life. Always be aware of those around you, and be thankful for their kindness even when you can’t see it with your eyes.
14. Challenges – A good challenge makes us strong, teaches us about ourselves, and pushes us to our limits. Challenge is what makes us grow and what moves us forward in life. Be thankful for the challenges you face because they make life more interesting, and they push you in the direction you need to go.
15. Choices – Having choices is an exceptional reward, many others in the world are not blessed with this same option. We have the ability to choose anything we want to create in our lives. We have the choice to stay or go, who we want to be around, how we want to live, where we want to live, what we want to do, etc… Our possibilities are endless and our life is only limited by the choices we make. That is an amazing thought, and a remarkable present.
16. Animals - Domestic animals provide us with unconditional love, trust and companionship. Wild animals not only give us food, but also teach us about life and they cycle it takes. They show us strength, and give us all we need to survive.
17. Music – Music soothes the soul and is an extraordinary pleasure. It can enhance a mood, or change an emotion. It invokes memories, and creates new ones. It is a gift I am thankful for regularly.
18. Laughter – It truly is the best medicine, and something that should be exercised often. Be thankful you have reasons to laugh, people to laugh with, and the ability to do it at all.
19. Food – This is self-explanatory, without food we would die, and people do every day. So as you sit down for your next meal be thankful for every bite, and remember that there are so many people who have nothing at all to eat.
20. Shelter – A roof over your head is another thing you should be grateful for. It is an obvious one, but we often take for granted that many people throughout the world don’t have this benefit.
21. Modern medicine – This is a benefit that is taken for granted so often. Modern medicine saves lives every single day, and is advancing regularly to help save even more. Many countries don’t have access to these resources and people suffer and die unnecessarily. Be thankful that you live in a place that allows you access to these things, it truly is a blessing.
22. Dreams and goals – Dreams and goals are what drives us, and knowing they are a possibility is a true bonus. Dream big, set high standards and work to achieve all of your goals. They only thing that is stopping you from accomplishing anything is yourself.
23. Freedom of speech – A great number of us live in a world where we can say what we feel without much worry. This is a benefit that is not often thought of deeply. Imagine living if you couldn’t express your opinions freely without fear of punishment should someone else disagree. Freedom of speech is wonderful, and it is something I am thankful for, because without it I wouldn’t be able to write or say half the things I do.
24. Your ability to read and write – There are more people than you know that can’t, be thankful if you can.
25. Your talents – Whatever they are, utilize them, and be thankful for them. Most of all, enjoy them.
26. Your strengths – Just like your talents you should find your strengths and be proud of them. Use them to help yourself, and others when possible. These gifts have been given to you for a reason.
27. Your weaknesses – Weaknesses only make you weak if you allow them too. No one can be good at everything. Discover your weaknesses and use them to strengthen yourself. Let them challenge you to work harder, or urge you to ask others for help. Your weaknesses do not have to drag you down, they can lift you higher if you use them the right way.
28. The world around you – It only takes a short walk around your neighborhood, or a road trip for you to appreciate the world around you. The earth is an amazing thing, full of life and awe. Take time to connect with the world and revel in its raw beauty. Nature has a healing power like no other, enjoy this treasure, and of course, do what you can to keep it safe.
29. Your ancestors and your parents – Without them you would not exist. Many of our ancestors, and possibly even our parents, struggled and fought so that we could live life. Learn about your family history if possible and appreciate all that your ancestors did in order to survive and thrive. Appreciate your parents as well, even if they are no longer together, or if your relationship is not well, realize that it is because of the two of them that you are alive and able to live at this moment. If nothing else, you can be grateful for that.
30. Technology – This is something you need to be thankful for if you are reading this post, because without it, you wouldn’t be. It’s not just internet and computers either, technology has drastically changed the world. It helps to connect us to those we would not be able to connect to otherwise, and opens doors we would have never found before.
31. Imagination – Without imagination there would be no knowledge. One first has to imagine it is possible to make it possible. I imagination is the foundation for fun, and can lead to great happiness. It is something we often let go of as we grow older, but it is something that can bring us great joy. Be thankful that you have the ability to imagine anything you want, because when it comes to wild imaginations, your only limitation is yourself. This is a fun and exciting tool, use it in a way that makes you happy.
32. Your instincts – We were all born with a tool to help us navigate this crazy world, instincts. Too often we ignore those ‘feelings’ we get about certain people, places or things. Although I doubt we are all psychic, our body’s are very perceptive to the energy around us, even when our mind is not. If you get a ‘feeling’ about something, don’t ignore it, consider it before moving forward it’s your body’s way of trying to tell you something. Be thankful for this gift, whether you know it or not it has probably had a big impact on your life, and will continue to do so in the future.
33. Faith – You do not have to be religious to have faith. Trusting in yourself, in others and in the world around you is a type of faith. Utilize this tool, and be thankful that those around you have faith in you. Faith is encouragement, and encouragement is what drives us to succeed.
34. Freedom – We are so blessed to have the freedom we do in Canada and the USA, there are so many people who fought long and hard to ensure that freedom for us. This is something we should be forever grateful for.
35. Community – The community you live is can be an amazing thing. In times of trouble a strong community bands together. When someone is in need, community is there to provide support. Your neighbors and community are something to be thankful for, when you need them, they will be there.
36. Seasons – This one is especially true for us Canadians, though we might complain when the temperatures dip into the lows, the beauty that the snow brings is something to be thankful for. Just as the heat of the summer is a wonderful gift as well, we are blessed to have a range of weather here, even if it is unpredictable at times.
37. Wealth, not the monetary kind -
38. Aging – Getting older may seem a horrible fate, but the truth is it is much better than the alternative. Think back to the awkwardness of your youth, the mistakes and the heartaches. With age comes wisdom, and life tends to get easier and clearer as we grow. Be thankful for getting older, not everyone gets that opportunity.
39. Second chances – Most of us have been given the gift of forgiveness or have forgiven someone in the past, and because of this many of us know that second chances are something to be thankful for. The encouragement that a second chance provides is a great gift, and something we should be thankful for and willing to share.
40. Inspiration – It is all around you. Take a look and be grateful.
41. Employment and Careers – If you have a job, be thankful, there are many that do not. If you have a career, be even more grateful, there are many that struggle just to get by. Having a job and a career are a great blessing in the world today, so even if you are not completely content in your current position be thankful you have it, and make the best of it until you can make the change you desire.
42. Travel – The fact that we have a wonderful and amazing world to explore is something to appreciate. If you have had the chance to travel and see different places be thankful for the experience it has given you. If you haven’t had the chance yet, be thankful that the option will always be there when you are ready.
43. Siblings – Brothers and sisters can be a real pain in the butt, but they are the people who know you best, and who will always be there for you no matter what. Cherish the bond that siblings can have, and make an effort to strength this relationship as often as possible.
44. Good conversations – Be grateful for good conversations. There are people who can not speak, or can not hear to be able to enjoy such things. A good talk can lighten your heart and open your mind.
45. Hugs – Hugs are just wonderful.
46. Sunrises and Sunsets – The beauty of the sun, the warmth it brings, and the beginnings and the ends that it represents are something to be thankful for. Take time to watch a sunrise/sunset and revel in the beauty of the thing that keeps us warm and alive.
47. Sex – Just be thankful someone figured this out!
48. Your Flaws – Yes, you should be thankful for your flaws. Your flaws are what makes you uniquely you. Stop focusing on them, or trying to change them and embrace them for what they are, a part of YOU!
49. Creativity – You can create anything you choose. That is something to consider and something to enjoy.
50. Your sight – You are blessed to be able to see the world around you and the people you love.
51. Your hearing – Being able to hear is another obvious blessing, consider what it would be like to never hear music or laughter again.
52. Your ability to walk – Your legs carry you all the places you want to go, they give you a certain freedom that many others don’t have, be thankful you have that ability.
53. Self-esteem - Be sure of yourself and take pride in who you are. Be thankful for the person you have become and who you are working to be.
54. Water (fresh and running) – Millions of people live without this luxury, be thankful you have fresh water/running water available at your fingertips.
55. Past relationships – Past relationships teach us about what love is supposed to look like, about who we are, and about what we want. Be thankful you had these experiences, and be thankful for how they helped you to grow.
56. Clothing – This is one of those things we take completely for granted. We have the ability to choose what to wear, we have the choice to buy what we want. Many people don’t have this option, be thankful.
57. Your Values - Chances are your parents instilled you with a strong set of values, be thankful that someone cared enough about you to want to you to be a good person. Live your life by these basics and be thankful that you have the sense to apply them to life.
58. Your childhood – Whether it was great or terrible, your younger years taught you a lot, and helped shape you in to the amazing person you are today. Be thankful that you made it through those years, and are able to learn from them.
59. Independence – The fact that you can take care of yourself, choose for yourself, and be yourself is something to appreciate.
60. The place you live (your country, city, and home itself) – The country you live in should give you a sense of pride. Be thankful for the city and home you are in because many others have to suffer in places they do not enjoy. Be grateful if you are in a place you love, and thankful that you have the choice to leave if you are not.
61. Teachers – Everyone should be thankful for their teachers. It is an amazing gift for someone to make the choice to spend their lives teaching others. Teachers are a huge gift to the world and often under-appreciated. Be thankful that your teacher took the time to work with you, teach you and care about you. They did not have to do these things.
62. Birth control – Some people don’t have this choice.
63. Fertility – So many people struggle to have children, if you can accomplish this, you are deeply blessed.
64. Law – Be thankful that the law is there to help keep you safe.
65. Compliments – Compliments make people feel good. Enjoy them and pass them on.
66. Positivity – You have the ability to see the silver lining in the cloud, be thankful that positivity is a possibility to you and utilize it.
67. Self-expression – This is part of freedom, be thankful that you can wear what you want, look as you wish, and do as you please. Many people don’t have this luxury.
68. Being a woman/man – Each holds its own unique gifts to be thankful for.
69. Opportunity – It is available to you at every corner, you only need to be willing. Be thankful.
70. Being able to swim – This is a talent that is not thought of enough, and is something that can save lives.
71. Passion – Be thankful for passion it is what feeds the heart and wakes the mind.
72. Charity – The most amazing thing you can do for yourself is help others. Rest assured that if you ever needed it, charity would be there to help.
73. Change – We have the ability to change anytime we want to. THAT is something to appreciate.
74. Affection – It warms the heart, and shows love.
75. Connections – The connections we make with some people run very deep. Be thankful for the chance you get to meet people and the joy it brings to your life.
76. The small things – You can never forget to be thankful for all the small things in life. The fresh flowers, sweet treats, and giggles of friends. It is the small things all put together that make the best memories, and make life worth living.
77. Curiosity – It is what teaches us, drives us, and leads us. Never stop asking why.
78. Life – Obviously you should be thankful for life, and the opportunity you have to enjoy it.
79. Time – In a chaotic world, time is precious. Enjoy what you do have because it flies by far too quickly.
80. This Moment – Most of all be thankful for THIS MOMENT RIGHT NOW… There will never be another like it, so make it count!

There are so many things to be thankful for besides the 80 listed above. Take some time this holiday (and everyday) to consider how blessed you truly are.

Victoria Secrets Fashion Show 2012

Check out some of the pictures of Victoria Secrets Fashion Show 2012, as usual the Show was amazing and with unexpected surprises! My favorite part : Bruno Mars performance! I just love him!

Enjoy!!!

How to Trim Your Own Bangs

Have your bangs become a bit of a burden? You’re not alone. This style requires a lot of mane-maintenance. If they’re growing out at an alarming rate, we suggest learning how to snip them yourself. Celebrity hairstylist Angelo David of Angelo David Salon in New York City shares a few simple foolproof tips on keeping your fringe looking fabulous at all times.

• Step 1: Starting with dry hair, section off a triangular section in the front, starting an inch or two from the crown of the head.

• Step 2: Using a fine-toothed comb, evenly gather hair in the front, letting it fall on the temples.

• Step 3: To create a blunt bang, hold hair taut with your fingers and slowly cut horizontally across, cutting a quarter inch at a time. (Make sure your scissors are sharp to make this process seamless and concise.) To create a wispy, textured look, twist the hair you’ve sectioned off a few times and hold it taut between your fingers. From there, begin cutting the ends at a 45-degree angle.

• Step 4: Don’t cut too much at once, and stop to check your work in the mirror regularly. You can always do additional trimming, if needed.

One of My Favorites from New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 CAROLINA HERRERA!!

Hey Hey Fashionistas!!! February is one of my favorite months not only because it's the month of Love also because is when one of my favorite fashion Weeks takes place in NY!!! Here is one of my favorites shows from from NYFW Fall 2012...