Archives for May 26, 2013

Summer’s Coming: “Just Say No” to Boredom and Brain Drain!

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Green Kid Crafts, a mom-owned, earth-friendly and award winning craft kit subscription service, urges parents and caregivers to “just say no” to boredom and brain drain this summer.  To help, the company has introduced its Summer Survival Collection, delivering award winning Discovery Boxes each month that are packed with craft and science activity kits to keep kids learning while they have fun, explore the outdoors and get creative.  The three month Collection is $59.95, including shipping within the US, and can be reserved at GreenKidCrafts.com/summer.

Subscribing to Green Kid Crafts Summer Survival Collection is an easy way for families to ensure that their kids are exposed to a diverse set of fun and educational activities throughout the season. Each month, kids receive a Discovery Box filled with three or four craft and science kits, including all supplies and instructions, as well as additional extension activities and learning resources. The projects are designed by experts to promote creativity, build confidence and develop key skills while nature-related themes and sustainable materials encourage a child’s love and respect for nature.

The collection presents three specially designed learning themes:

  • June’s Backyard Science box inspires and delights budding scientists and naturalists
  • July’s Gardening box is sure to create a lot of little green thumbs
  • August’s Around the World box takes us on a trip to three exciting spots around the globe to learn about culture and art.

In order to receive the June box you will need to place your order by June 1st. If you order after that, you will still get the others in the series (and then some) depending on the length of the subscription you select.

For more information about Green Kid Crafts or the Summer Survival Collection, please visit GreenKidCrafts.com orGreenKidCrafts.com/summer.

Zoe Saldana “Blood Ties” Premiere The Cannes International Film Festival May 20, 2013

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Makeup artist Vera Steimberg created an Audrey Hepburn-inspired makeup look for actress Zoe Saldana for the “Blood Ties” premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival.

 

LIPS: Deep red lips gave a “pop to the entire look”

 

·         Steimberg applied Laura Mercier Stickgloss Lip Colour in Cranberry ($22) to Saldana’s lips. She noted that it was the perfect red to complement the rest of the makeup and that there was no better place to “rock” a red lip than France.

 

EYES: Extended eyeliner and bold brows

·         First, Steimberg lined the eyes using Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner in Noir ($22) using theLaura Mercier Angled Eye Liner Brush ($20), and extended the line outward.

·         Next, she applied Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Fire Glow ($24) under Saldana’s eyes, close to her lashes to give her a “golden luminescent colour.”

·         For added definition, Steimberg applied a combination of Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour inFire Glow ($24) and Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Cocoa ($24) to the tops of Saldana’s eyelids.

·         She added the final touch of glamour by applying multiple coats of Laura Mercier Faux Lash Mascara in Black ($24) to the actress’ top and bottom lashes, along with a few individual faux lashes.

 

FLAWLESS FACE: Illuminated, flawless skin

 

·         Steimberg covered minor imperfections using Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-6 ($30)and then applied Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in #3 underneath Saldana’s eyes.

·         Next, she lightly dusted Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Powder in Candlelight ($32) all over the star’s face to create a natural glow.

·         Lastly, Steimberg applied Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Rosebud ($24) to the apples of Saldana’s cheeks to give her a natural, soft flush of colour.