❤ Shanice Williams travels to Jamaica

❤ Shanice Williams travels to Jamaica

Friday, 23 May 2014 / No Comments

SHANICE WILLIAMS MISS UNIVERSE TCI 2014 TRAVELS TO JAMAICA FOR FASHION MAGAZINE COVER SHOOT, TV AND RADIO INTERVIEWS, APPEARANCES AND HOST DJ PARTY

On Thursday, May 22nd, Beauty Queen Shanice Williams, Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2014, Digicel TCI’s newest Brand Ambassador and Saint George Fashion House Muse Model will travel to Kingston, Jamaica to enjoy five days of amazing activities arranged by Nirvana Magazine.

The Queen will be photographed for the cover and a five page fashion spread of Nirvana Magazine’s upcoming issue. Nirvana Magazine appeals to all audiences with an affinity for the Caribbean. This financially secured and aspirant audience appreciates life’s best things and all things fashion.

The publication enjoys placements in stores, airlines, first class airport lounges, private banking and wealth management offices and other placements that receive high traffic from their targeted audience. The aim of Nirvana Magazine is to become the leading authority on fashion, luxury and lifestyle across the Caribbean and to give readers the ultimate Caribbean lifestyle, luxury and fashion experience.

“To say this opportunity is an honor would be an understatement. I am so grateful, excited and ready to enjoy all of what I call my Jamaican experience” said Shanice Williams, Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2014.

“It has been almost a month since winning the coveted title and I have already done so much which is very rewarding. I am going to Jamaica not only to enjoy the experience, but to represent and continue to make my people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, our visitors, my supporters and the pageant’s sponsors proud to the best of my ability.”

On April 26th, Shanice Williams who wore the sash Miss Grand Turk won in spectacular style ahead of First Runner Up Codee Coalbrooke, Miss South Caicos and Second Runner Up Todeline Defralien, Miss Middle Caicos. Williams also won Miss Intellect, Best in Swimsuit/Best Body, Best Evening Gown, Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. She is already labeled as a front runner at the 2014 Miss Universe Pageant by pageant experts.

Whilst traveling throughout many parishes of Jamaica, the Queen who will be accompanied by Pageant President Kazz Forbes will spend the majority of her time in Kingston and Montego Bay making appearances and attending TV and radio interviews. On Saturday May 24th, Shanice Williams will host Electric Life, a DJ party featuring Jamaica’s DJ Kamal Bankay, DJ Vice and DJ Rusti at Bluebeat Ultra Lounge owned by Margaritaville.

"I am pleased to welcome the beautiful Shanice Williams to Jamaica and really show her our island. The hospitality I received while in the Turks and Caicos was beyond first class and we hope to return the favor” said Londie Murray, Proprietor and Chief Editor of Nirvana Magazine.

“Jamaica is awaiting her arrival and we have quite a few interesting activities planned for her. The icing on the cake is that she will be on the cover of our anniversary issue that we will be coming back to the Turks and Caicos to launch!”

Travel to Jamaica is provided by InterCaribbean Airways. InterCaribbean Airways is the official airline of the Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Pageant. Accommodation is provided by Iberostar Resort, and transportation by Kingston Industrial Garage/FORD, through partnership with Nirvana Magazine.

On Friday May 30th, the Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organization (MTCUBO) will host Summer Bling ‘The Ultimate Summer Kickoff Party’ at Zanzi Lounge of Providenciales. The fundraising party will see entertainment by TCI’s Prime DJs, DJ Hoodie and DJ Shakes. Admission to the event is $20.00 on entry.

Shanice Williams is scheduled for a number of photo and video shoots, appearances and TV and radio interviews at home and abroad. To view the Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organization’s calendar of events visit www.MissTCI.org. Be sure to follow @MissTCIUniverse on Instagram and Twitter.

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands; Thursday, May 22nd 2014 –
PHOTO CREDIT:
Shanice Williams, Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2014
Photo: Barry Williams
Fashion: Saint George Fashion House Hand-Beaded Embellished Gown
Jewelry: Provided by Jai’s. Earrings: Swarovski
Makeup & Hair: Kiss N Makeup Beauty Parlour

Location: Bohio Dive Resort, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands

❤ #FabulousFridayGiveaway

❤ #FabulousFridayGiveaway

Monday, 19 May 2014 / No Comments

NoKa'Oi Caribbean Apothecary skin care focuses on healing un-healthy skin. The range has been designed for both men and women using highly effective, scientifically-proven natural actives, organic extracts and skin softening emollients to name just a few, all of which combine to provide an intense effect promoting radiant, glowing youthful-looking skin and helping to combat the signs of environmental damage.

NoKa'Oi Caribbean Apothecary guarantee results while also being kind to the environment. Our user friendly skin care range offers nature’s fuss-free solution to healthy, radiant and beautiful skin whilst also minimising and delaying the effects of ageing.

Stockist: Available through all Pennywise locations. Our retail partner provides a platform to reach a vast demographic of women and men.

Friday Giveaway
We are ALL about loving every inch of ourselves right?  But sometimes it’s just plain nice to pamper yourself, no?  CEO Leigh Lopez, believe all the world is a pharmacy, at our recent visit at her headquarters she tells us "and lately I'm really thinking all the world is our spa, too."   Enter NoKa'Oi contest, a company that prides itself  on being the first to market. Their philosophy is simple: luxury style skin care without all the toxic hooey that is effective as it is gentle. They pride themself on making products that are highly effective- so much so, many users see results in a matter of a few days.

Join them on Facbook and Twitter to participate in this insanely #FabulousFridayGiveaway .


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1.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered. 2. Advertising and public relations representatives, nor families may not enter competitions in the issue in which their promotions, giveaways or competitions are carried. 3. Prizes are not exchangeable for cash and/or other products. Prizes are available while stocks last. It is at the discretion of West Indian Skincare and the custodian of the prizes to ensure that, should there be a problem with the stipulated prize won, a reasonable replacement of the same value will be offered. 4. West Indian Skincare carries promotions, giveaways and competitions in good faith and cannot be held responsible for any misrepresentation on the part of the custodian of the promotions, giveaways and competitions. 5. Winners will be notified telephonically and by mail and via facebook. It is the responsibility of the winner to ensure that the correct address and contact details are given. It is the responsibility of the custodian of the promotions, giveaways and competitions to ensure that prizes are sent out correctly and within the specified time. 6. Prize delivery will take four to six weeks from the time the winner has been notified. 7, Promotions, giveaways and competitions are open to Trinidad and Tobago residents only. 8. All prize-winners will be published on blog.cocobelle.co the following month. 9. Readers may not claim for more than one prize at a time, and once announced as a winner in any of our promotions, giveaways and competitions, will not be eligible for another prize for three (3) months thereafter. 10. By entering any promotion, giveaway or competition, or by accepting any prize, entrants agree that their personal details may be retained by the company and used for the purpose of sending them information about future promotions, events and news, as well as for internal administration and analysis. 11.  By entering any promotion, giveaway or competition, or by accepting any prize, entrants agree that their photos, information etc will be used as part of our promotions from the day it was taken, to when the company sees fit. And winner understand he/she would not be entitled to any monies 12. Participation in any promotion, giveaway or competition and/or acceptance of any prize implies full knowledge and acceptance of all rules.
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❤ Cosmetic Ingredients explained.

❤ Cosmetic Ingredients explained.

Saturday, 10 May 2014 / No Comments

At present, the cosmetic industry selects from more than 5000 different ingredients. It's no wonder consumers can be perplexed when they see the listing at the back of their favorite product.
 Trying to figure out that extensive ingredient list at the back of your favorite shampoo or eyeshadow can feel like trying to translate a language you’ve never heard before, but each ingredient on the list—from aqua to zinc—really does have a purpose and function.

 Agar, also known as algae, carageenan, laminaria, ulva lactuca, and ascophyllum, contains protein and several vitamins. It’s usually added to moisturizers as an emollient or antioxidant.

 Alcohol SD-40 is a high-grade cosmetic alcohol that acts as an emollient and a vehicle for the other ingredients. Alcohols (including ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, and benzyl alcohol) also help keep the product bacteria-free, but some alcohols can cause dryness and irritation for those with sensitive skin.

Allantoin is used in skin creams and lotions and is a by-product of uric acid; it is an effective calming agent that also reduces skin irritation.

Aluminum chlorohydrate is one of the most common ingredients in antiperspirant. Technically it’s a salt, and when it reacts with the enzymes in sweat, it forms a temporary “plug” that sits in the pore and prevents more sweat from being released. (The plug is easily washed or sloughed away by bathing.) Aluminum chlorohydrate also acts as an astringent, causing the pores in the underarm to constrict so they can’t release more sweat.

Cellulose can refer to any plant-derived matter. In creams and lotions, it is used as a thickener and allows oil ingredients to blend with water without separating.

Diethanolomine, like its cousin triethanolomine, sometimes goes by its initials DEA (or TEA, in the case of triethanolomine). It’s a solvent that’s added to cleansers to make them lather and foam.

Dimethicone is a form of silicone. Used often in hair products, it makes the product slippery and spreadable. In general, any ingredients with the suffix “cone” are forms of silicone that perform similar functions.

Glycerin is found naturally in skin and is added to skin creams to increase hydration.

Glycol stearate is a thickener added to products like shampoos to give them a pearly or opalescent look. It doesn’t change how the product works, but it makes it look appealing.

Lanolin is a protein derived from sheep’s sweat glands. It’s a high-quality moisturizer that’s especially effective for people with dry or sensitive skin. Chemically, it’s very similar to oil produced by human sebaceous glands.

Lecithin, a lipid found naturally in plant and animal cells, is used in moisturizers and skin creams as an emollient and moisturizing agent. It helps protect the outer layers of the epidermis against dryness and irritation, keeping the layers soft and allowing them to repair and regenerate.

Mica is a reflective mineral that’s used in makeup products and sometimes toothpaste. It is responsible for shimmer and pearlescence.

Panthenol, sometimes called pantothenic acid, is a form of vitamin B5. In hair products, it seals the hair shaft, making strands soft and shiny. It’s sometimes used in skin ointments that treat burns or irritation because it can reduce inflammation and speed healing.

Parabens (including butylparaben, methylparaben, etc.) are preservatives. Used widely in up to 70 percent of makeup, skin products, and other cosmetics, they prevent spoilage and inhibit bacteria and fungi.

Potassium sorbate inhibits the growth of mold and yeast, and is often used as a preservative.

Propylene glycol, like other glycols, is a humectant agent used in skin creams that also helps other ingredients be absorbed more readily. It is not dangerous, as many chain emails or alarmist websites would have you believe. In cosmetics, it is used in very small amounts, and the Department of Health and Human Services has determined that it poses no threat.

Sodium hydroxide is the chemical term for lye. This alkaline substance is used to modify a product’s pH balance (i.e., to make it less acidic). Products with large amounts of sodium hydroxide can severely irritate skin.

Sodium lauryl sulfate is a surface-active substance used most often in shampoo, but it is also used in skin cleansers. It loosens dirt and oils, making it easier to wash them away. Sodium lauryl sulfate is highly irritating to skin (its cousin sodium laureth sulfate is milder), but contrary to popular belief, it does not cause cancer.

Stearyl alcohol is used in emulsions to keep all the ingredients mixed together and suspended properly. It is also an emollient.

Talc is one of the primary ingredients in powdered cosmetics like eye shadow and blush. It is an absorbent natural compound that comprises silicon and magnesium.

Titanium dioxide is used to thicken and lighten cosmetics like foundation, blush, and eye shadow. It’s also a sunscreen, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays without causing irritation to skin.

Tocopherol, along with its chemical cousins tocopherol acetate, tocopheryl linoleate, and tocopheryl nicotinate, is a form of vitamin E. It is added to lipsticks and other emollient cosmetics like concealer or cream blush as an inexpensive but powerful antioxidant.

Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that gives products their proper texture.

This is far from an exhaustive list; there are literally thousands of ingredients that can be included in modern cosmetics. Most products contain active ingredients, plant extracts, preservatives, thickeners, emollients, emulsifiers, and also a few fragrance additives and coloring agents. One way to tell the proportion of these ingredients to one another is to see where they fall on the product’s label; the active ingredients and those that exist in large amounts are listed first, and fragrances, dyes, and ingredients that exist only in tiny amounts are listed at the end. Reading cosmetics labels can still feel like deciphering a foreign language, but being able to translate even a few key words and phrases makes everything make a lot more sense.

Contact Leigh if you would like information on an ingredient

Leigh Lopez,

Cosmetic Chemist. SkinCare Expert. Facialist. Beauty Editor. Published Writer. Perfumer. Leigh Lopez is a leading facialist, she has a wide clientèle that seeks her beauty advice. Focusing on results and technology combined with her vast knowledge in skincare treatments, Phytotherapy and cosmetic formulation ensures Leigh is constantly in demand. She offers regular workshops on Ayurvedic nutrition, Raw Foods and juice and smoothie workshops.

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❤ Welcome to Belle Daily

❤ Welcome to Belle Daily

Thursday, 1 May 2014 / No Comments

Welcome To The World Of Beauty! 

Coco Belle, is the Caribbean beauty expert. A guide to your total well being. We investigate and celebrate living a beautiful life through, beauty, fashion and general wellness,  with objectivity and candor — and place appearance in a larger cultural context. Offering a true insider’s point of view, Coco Belle is packed with information and inspiration. It's a magazine that makes living healthy easy, fun and fulfilling to be the happiest, healthiest, best belle. Our team at Coco Belle believe that a beautiful life is more than the way you feel when you slip into that fabulous frock; it’s the laughter in our lives, the food we consume, it's out lifestyle in general. Founded in 2013, Belle was started as a digital beauty & lifestyle magazine for your source for all things inspiring. Join us as we empower you to live the most beautiful version of your life.

About Coco Belle Magazine
Founded by Leigh Lopez, our Belle team has been working hard to make this magazine a success. Our site has already attracted over 2000 visitor's and it was only launched two months ago ( 6th February, 2014). Coco Belle is a quarterly publication (offered as a free emag at this time.) Since starting COCO BELLE, we have received numerous article submissions, some of which were well written pieces, but for various reason were not included in the final mag. Our team decided to start 'BELLE DAILY' as another forum we can use to publish works that didn't make it to print and for our team to continuously deliver the latest news in assisting you to live a beautiful life. BELLE DAILY is here to provide to you with the resources needed to make that all your own.

We offer tips, tricks, news and how-tos to help you look and feel more beautiful. This site is all about sharing beauty know-how. Whether it’s telling you about a new frock, the latest lipstick color, showing you how to wear a runway hairdo in real life, revealing the tips we snagged from top professionals across varied sectors or bringing you health full recipes we want you to think of us like a trusted friend… who just happens to have a bit of an insider connection.

About the Editor-in-Chief 
I’ve been writing about beauty and luxury lifestyle since the mid-2000s. Other than Editor in Chief of Coco Belle Magazine, I am also Senior Beauty Editor of JusFlair, Previously, I was Beauty and Style Editor of Caribbean Belle Magazine, before that, contributing writer at Newsday Newspaper, and before that I wrote for a number of websites and blogs based in my home country Puerto Rico, and other sites around the globe; India, Australia and USA. and before that, I was probably applying my eye-shadow all wrong.

What all of this means for YOU is that I’ve reviewed boatloads of beauty products; interviewed dozens of beauty experts; and played guinea pig myself by testing every current trend. So I guess you could say I’ve picked up a few things along the way… even though I’m just a regular girl like you.

Meet the team
The team at Belle delights in scouring the globe for inspiration to bring to our readers. Fueled by strong teas and an insatiable desire for all things beautiful,  and that more than anything- that the best ideas are found when you close your eyes and open your heart. Come get to know our talented contributors, they work hard ensuring they always bring you the best information possible.


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Cosmetic Chemist. SkinCare Expert. Facialist. Beauty Editor. Published Writer. Perfumer. Leigh Lopez is a leading facialist, she has a wide clientèle that seeks her beauty advice. Focusing on results and technology combined with her vast knowledge in skincare treatments, Phytotherapy and cosmetic formulation ensures Leigh is constantly in demand. She offers regular workshops on Ayurvedic nutrition, Raw Foods and juice and smoothie workshops.

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