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  • Top Beauty Innovations for Fall 2024

    Top Beauty Innovations for Fall 2024

    Beauty has become more innovative than ever, blending science, style, and practicality. From groundbreaking solutions for grey hair to hybrid lip products that deliver a hydrating tint like no other, the industry is evolving to meet every need. Today, we took a trip to the Windy City to highlight some of our favorite beauty finds—both new stars and trusted veterans in the game. Let’s chat about beauty solutions for fall 2024.

    The solution to grey hair: AREY THE SYSTEM, and it’s 20% OFF with CODE:
    DAYTIME20

    AREY THE SYSTEM
    PRICE: $75- $100
    SHOP: @areygrey.com
    • The System is clinically effective to slow grey hair and help with repigmentation at the cellular level
    • In their recently released clinical study, 3X more participants using The System saw thicker, fuller, shinier hair compared to Placebo 
    • 88% of those using The System saw less grey hair growth 

    The solution to hair growth designed for women 45+


    Nutrafol Women’s Balance
    PRICE: $88.00
    SHOP: @nutrafol.com
    Our physician-formulated, hair growth supplement is designed for women 45+ experiencing hair thinning, including menopausal women. We use clinically tested ingredients to target root causes of thinning, such as hormones, aging, and metabolism. The first and only hair growth supplement with published clinical studies in menopausal women with hair thinning4, it’s proven to improve hair growth in 3-6 months. Take 4 capsules, once daily with a meal to experience the benefits of our innovative formula.

    The Solution to immediate volume and fullness for thinning hair: Hidden Crown Fill in Extensions

    Hidden Crown Solution Fill In Extension
    PRICE: $162
    SHOP: @hiddencrownhair.com
    • Available in 15 shades
    • Set Includes: Double Clip: 50g (25g x 2) + Single Clip: 13g (6.5g x 2). Total Weight: 63g
    • Length: 20 inches
    • Purpose: Designed to add volume and frame the face. Our fill-in extensions cover thinning areas or add more fullness where needed. The perfect addition to your hair wardrobe and can be combined with any other Hidden Crown extensions. Our new Solution Fill-Ins are perfect for adding volume to thinning areas, framing your face, or introducing highlights and dimension to your hair without the hassle of chemicals.   Designed to complement your existing Hidden Crown extensions, these thinning hair solutions are ideal for all hair types and are made with ethically-sourced 100% REMY human hair. 

    The solution to Dry Hair: Davines #1 selling Milk and Amy and my FAVE ❤️

    Davines OI All in One Milk
    PRICE: $40
    SHOP: @Sephora and Reverie
    Our best-selling multi-functional leave-in treatment milk controls frizz, hydrates, protects, and softens, leaving hair shiny and silky. This hydrating milk conditioning spray tames and detangles for a smooth, naturally shiny look. Formulated with Roucou oil, rich in beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, it also contains deeply moisturizing provitamin B5 and a functional amino complex that provides resistance to stress and heat protection up to 230°. It is ideal for fine to medium hair and provides hydration for coarse hair. Enjoy your best hair with its delightful, long-lasting sensory scent.

    The solution to Dry Lips… you know I couldn’t leave makeup out… RMS NEW lip Oil

    RMS Beauty
    PRICE: $25.00
    SHOP: @ulta
    • A true multitasker, this lush lip oil provides the benefits of a balm with buildable color and the high shine finish of a gloss that’s never sticky, always nourishing
    • This legendary addition to your lip wardrobe is naturally flavored with a hint of Organic Vanilla Extract and is formulated with lip-loving clean ingredients like Organic Jojoba Oil to help lock in moisture, RMS Adaptogenic Herbal Blend to balance and soothe, and Bitter Cherry Seed Oil to revitalize, hydrate, and condition lips.
    • Available in 8 memorable shades all created by our founder and master makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, and named after the legendary supermodels in her own life and launching exclusively with Ulta.com.


  • FALL 2023 Trends on Daytime TV

    FALL 2023 Trends on Daytime TV

    Since January, I’ve been hitting events showcasing foods, fashion, and beauty “on trend” for FALL 2023. Here is what stood out. 

    Food:
    Cow’s, soy, almond, and oat milk are now yesterday’s news. We’ve got a new creamy and super yummy alternative with Macadamia Milk. 

    Milkadamia
    PRICE: $5.49 to $6.49
    SHOP: @WholeFoods
    Celebrate the coziness of Fall with Milkadamia’s deliciously made, regeneratively farmed macadamia nut milk. Only the highest quality raw, not roasted, macadamia nuts create Milkadamia’s smooth taste and milky creaminess. It’s the tastiest choice for your coffee, breakfast cereal, or superfood smoothie. You can even cook with Milkadamia this holiday season! Sweet and Savory recipes LOVE Milkadamia milks. Stir it into soup or add it to your favorite baked fall treat. It’s dairy free, soy free, GMO free, and gluten free!

    It used to be LOW CARB; now it’s LOW CARBON. 
    Meatless is still the it girl of these events, and jerky seems to be the most authentic snack of 2023. Ironically, this brand has been around for a while but is still top of the list for taste and texture.

     

    Louisville Smoky Carolina BBQ – Vegan Jerky
    PRICE: $7.50
    SHOP: @wholefoods
    The nostalgic BBQ flavor in our smoky Carolina jerky comes from the sweet and smoky goodness of authentic Carolina mustard bbq.  Our sauciest recipe yet is lip-smackingly awesome and impossible to put down.

    Beauty:
    There are so many makeup trends it’s hard to keep track for Fall. You can’t nail down one style that is more relevant than another.TikTok has really just shuffled up everything, but we can tell you clean is still supreme and also GLOSS! Layer some gorgeous gloss over that lipliner!

    Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex
    PRICE: $35.00
    SHOP: @amazon.com
    This daily lip treatment contains a peptide designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around lips, while Atelcollagen increases lip volume without unpleasant stinging. Infused with soothing avocado oil and vitamin E, this product helps hydrate and rejuvenate for smooth, luscious lips.
    *Helps reduce the appearance of lip bleed lines
    *Clinically tested and proven to increase lip volume
    *Enhances the effects of professional dermal fillers
    *Aids in the prevention of lipstick feathering
    *Active Ingredients: Palmitoyl oligopeptide (Peptide), Avocado Oil, Vitamin E
    *Does Not Contain: Parabens, Menthol, camphor or capsasin, Fragrances, Gluten, Never tested on animals

    Dark Spot remedies are trending globally in skincare. We took a deep dive into a few brands, and one topped our list and many editors, too. Fall is the season to banish dark spots, and “boosters” are the new way to play!

    Protéger Get Even Booster
    PRICE: $52.00
    SHOP: @protegerdaily.com
    Hyperpigmentation and dark spots are a common skincare concern in the fall after spending time in the sun all summer long
    Protéger’s Get Even Booster is a great addition to your fall skincare routine
    It’s a targeted treatment serum that fades hyperpigmentation, like dark spots, sun damage. It also brightens skin and refines the appearance of pore size.
    It’s formulated with salicylic acid, spinach leaf extract, aloe leaf juice, glycerin, and kiwi fruit water. Protéger products are designed to be used from head to toe, so you can also apply it to your décolletage, the back of your hands, or any area that was exposed to sun this summer.

    Fashion and Accessories:
    Watches are everything for 2023, but Fall has really inspired some fabulous collaborations. We are obsessed with these by Jacquie Aiche and Timex. 

    JacquieAiche X Timex Intuition Collection
    PRICE: $350
    SHOP: @timex.com
    The new Jacquie Aiche – Intuition Collection will take you on a magical journey of self-discovery through style and sophistication. Embellished with Turquoise, Goldstone, and Mother of Pearl, each timepiece in this collection serves as an alluring guide, reminding you to trust your intuition and appreciate every moment in life. Use that inner voice to embrace your time to shine! 

    We’re seeing waistlines lower in fashion; baggy is the new skinny. Neutrals and winter whites are the season’s colors, and satin and foils are the texture. We love these gold boots. They’re on sale now @ DSW!

    Madden Girl Chantele Boot for DSW
    PRICE: $79.99
    SHOP: @DSW
    Make a stylish statement in the Chantele boot from Madden Girl. This pair features a sleek heel, a pointed toe, and a bright hue. 

  • Spring Beauty and Wellness Trends on Daytime Chicago

    Spring Beauty and Wellness Trends on Daytime Chicago

    Today on Daytime Chicago we chatted all about some of the new and recycled trends we are seeing everywhere from lashes to lunchtime.

    Heavy lash extensions are no longer in vogue. Defined, natural lashes are the new eye accessory. The less, the better for Springs’s new naked and icy looks.

    Eylure London Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum
    PRICE: $35.00
    SHOP: @Ulta 
    • A revolutionary new formula to promote fuller, healthier brows and lashes to give you the perfect no-makeup-makeup look with consumer-proven results that can be seen in just two weeks (with full results after eight weeks)
    • With powerful ingredients such as peptide and biotin, this serum works hard to provide deep nourishment and conditioning to your lashes and brows.
    • 96% saw longer, fuller-looking lashes and brows. 93% saw healthier-looking lashes and brows.

    NO MAKEUP LOOK: Naked Skin
    The reason why these masks are #1 in Korea and a sellout in the US is that people swear it turns dull, blotchy skin into a radiant glow in just 10 minutes. 

    Mediheal Essentials Collection
    PRICE: $2-$20
    SHOP: @Amazon & MedihealUS.com
    Korea’s #1 selling sheet-mask brand, Mediheal, upgraded its best-selling masks with the launch of its Essential Sheet Mask Collection. Each mask is infused with a triple dose of active ingredients for results you can instantly see and feel. They deliver multiple skin benefits from moisturizing & calming to brightening and firming, giving you a beautiful naked skin look in just 10 minutes. You can purchase a single mask or multi-pack for prices ranging from $2 to $20 on MedihealUS.com or Amazon.

    We are seeing more and more in-office treatments being available for at-home use in 2023. This new device by Silk’n repairs collagen and elastin fibers from the inside out.

    SILK’N ALLWAYS TITAN
    PRICE: $339.99
    SHOP: @Nordstrom.com
    This anti-aging device reduces wrinkles and crow’s feet, restores collagen and elastin fibers, and lifts facial contours without surgery, to be used on all areas of the face and neck.
    Revolutionary technology repairs collagen and elastin fibers from the inside out. Titan technology delivers energy to precise areas beneath the skin to activate your body’s natural restoration process. It also targets superficial sun and age spots. No recovery time is needed. 
    Titan AllWays harmonizes the benefits of three sources of energy—Bi-Polar RF energy, LED light energy, and IR heat energy. This powerful combination creates a safe, painless, and proven result, penetrating the skin to seek out damaged tissue and repair it. The warmth given off by the device stimulates the skin’s renewing properties. The collagen and elastin fibers contract and the skin repairs itself from the inside. From the outside, the skin looks younger and is noticeably tighter.

    The clean-living trend is bigger and has more options this spring. I’m obsessed with these plant-based yogurts that even my kid likes. Plus, they are Certified Free From the Top 9 Allergens and at your local Jewel Osco. 

    Wayfare
    PRICE: $2.99
    SHOP: @wayfarefoods.com 
    If you haven’t yet heard about the Plant Based brand WayFare’s delicious dairy-free products, now is your chance to run out to your local Jewel-Osco store to purchase their new line of yogurts.  Jewel supermarkets in the Chicagoland area now have WayFare’s 4.8 oz. cups of yogurts on its store shelves. The yogurts are Certified Free From™ the Top 9 Allergens and include whole food ingredients, such as butter beans, oats, and pumpkin seeds. Check out WayFare’s full line of dairy-free products, including butter, cream cheese, sour cream, cheese spreads, and pudding, at WayFareFoods.com.

    And our final wellness trend for 2023 is zero-proof spirits! THEY ARE EVERYWHERE, and they’ve started to get a bit tastier! I brought a few here to try out.