Josie Maran Cosmetics

Tips for Rich, Thick Eyelashes

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Want thick, luscious eyelashes?  Here's a great pointer: use the tip of your mascara brush to separate each individual lash.  Wait until your first coat dries, and then go over your lashes again.  The tip of the brush has a lot of product on it and is perfect for isolating lashes - giving them a long, lush look.  JMC's Mascara also contains a lot of great natural ingredients like Argan Oil and Jojoba that help to moisturize and thicken your lashes.  

Some Saturday Inspiration

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"The world is but a canvas to the imagination."  -Henry David Thoreau

"You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star." -Nietzsche

"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come." -Victor Hugo

"Genius means little more than the faculty of perceiving in an unhabitual way." -William James

"The creative is the place where no one else has ever been.  You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.  What you discover will be wonderful.  What you discover will be yourself." -Alan Alda

"You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created." -Albert Einstein

"The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched - but are felt in the heart." -Hellen Keller

What are you doing Tonight??

Join Josie in Hollywood to select Fashion's newest "It" Green Model.  See you there!    

IFAW and Josie

Last night Josie made it out to the International Fund for Animal Welfare Event in Los Angeles.  

 

Check out IFAW's website to find out more about the wonderful work they do for Animal Welfare.

Simple, Fresh Style

I love this photo of Natalie.  Her outfit is simple, but totally fresh and it really stands out.  Blue dress, green necklace, brown boots.  The best way to be fashionable is to try new things, new combos, splashes of color.  You don't even have to go shopping.  Just check out your own closet, dig up something you haven't worn in a long time and pair it with something you've never paired it with before - a necklace, an old blazer, your man's button down shirt.  Be creative - be fresh - be originally you.

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Behind the Scenes Photos from Josie's Moroccan Holiday Shoot

Take a glimpse into the inner workings of Josie's Moroccan Holiday shoot.

 

 

 

 

Yuck to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Did you know that one of the most commonly occurring ingredients in shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? SLS is yucky little chemical compound known for it's degreasing and stain removing properties and if often found in engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps.  SLS is an irritant and can actually start thinning and burning your hair away with a lot of use.  I don't know about you but that doesn't sound too friendly to me.  Luckily, there are tons of products on the market that don't use Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.  And here's my favorite one:

John Masters has an unbelievably fantastic organic line and this lavender rosemary shampoo is divine.  Check it out.  And remember to be 'label conscious' and be informed about what you're buying!

-Posted by Polly

Moroccan Adventure

We here at JMC know why Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is really in Morocco.  She needed to stock up on some Argan Oil!  

That's right, JMC's beauty secret, our %100 organic Argan Oil is produced by women's collectives in Morocco where it has been produced for thousands of years.  The oil is high in EFA's and antioxidants and can be used everywhere - hair, skin, cuticles, face, toes, elbows, lips.  Anywhere your heart desires.  

To celebrate Morocco and their wonderful gift to us, we've created the The Moroccan Holiday Collection.  It's an amazing box set with Argan Oil, Mascara, two types of Lipgloss and the box itself turns into a Moroccan inspired picture frame.  It's a super creative way to reuse and recycle!  

Get gorgeous - get glamourous - get inspired -  JMC Style!   

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Couscous Salad

Did you overdo it with candy last night?  Never fear, here's a nice and healthy Couscous salad to bring a little balance back to your life!

I found this at the American Council on Exercise's Website, a great resource for health and nutrition.

 

Photo from acefitness.org

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoon orange juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous

1 cup chopped nectarine

1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries

2 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds, (see Tip)

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COOKING DIRECTIONS

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Step 1 
Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds; gently toss to combine.

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RECIPE TIPS

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Tip: To toast sliced almonds, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes

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Posing For Pictures

Have you checked out Josie's videos on "How to Pose Like a Model"?  The tutorials are over at the Josie Maran Cosmetics YouTube Channel.  Check them out and you'll soon be on your way to taking better photographs.  

Don't know where to start?  Try "The Beauty Shoot".  Or if you want to wow your friends in your sexy Halloween costume, head over to "The Sexy Pose".  

Have a great Halloween and take some great pictures!

-Posted by Polly