Dermalogica Clean Start Smart Mouth Lip Shine Price: $16.00 What It Is:  An ultra-satiny, shine boosting lip protector. What it Does:  Dermalogica Clean Start Smart Mouth Lip Shine supplies the perfect amount of shine without stickiness. Contains Vitamin E, Cocoa Seed Butter and Shea Butter to soften lips. Blended with Orange and Vanilla to nourish lips and deliver delectable flavors. Reveals glowing and conditioned lips. [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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I’m an infomercial addict. Promise to give me youthful skin or a tighter, healthier body and I’m there. Bring on the popcorn, baby! I never buy any of the products because frankly I rarely believe a word they say. I watch them because a) I like to see how far out their claims are. I’ve heard some doozies! b) I enjoy gloating over the fact [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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Sponsor Spotlight ~ Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event ~ Jewels For Hope Jewels For Hope Bracelet ~ Review I have been struggling with this “review” for over a week now and I could not figure out why. Reviews are easy. There is no magic  formula. You take a few pics, add a few quotes, give your honest opinion and move on. Easy! It occurred to me this [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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Sponsor Spotlight ~Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event ~ Hooked On Yarn CT Over the next week, I will be highlighting GiaVanne’s awesome sponsors for The Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event to be held from March 7 through March 13. My regular readers may remember the awesome turnout we had for the week-long Fall Fashionista Giveaway Event . There were 103 all fashion only fashion giveaways happening simultaneously and I think this one may [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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When I got the email from She Speaks informing me that I’d been selected to review Loreal Paris Magic BB Cream, I was like, “Oh Joy!” Getting free products to review is one of the blogging perks I love most! But.. I have to tell you, I wasn’t sure this product would work for me, mainly because of the color choices. I had to choose between [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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VS Simply Breathless Freesia & Mandarin Fragrance Mist Product Description: Delight in Simply Breathless, a whirlwind romance of flirty freesia and luscious mandarin. This refreshing fragrance mist from our VS Fantasies collection is infused with conditioning aloe vera and calming chamomile. Spray on for a touch of scent. Live out your beauty fantasy in our most popular scented body care, exclusively at Victoria’s Secret. * Fragrance type: [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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When I purchased this Almay One Coat Get up and Grow Mascara, I had no intention of reviewing it. I picked it up because it had a catchy name (get up and grow) and, it was on sale at my local drug store a few weeks ago for 50% off. I have a hard time walking away from any brand of makeup when it’s on [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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I received  a .33 oz sample tube of Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream for Dry/Very Dry Skin in the Influenster Beauty Bloggers Voxbox. I included the photo above which depicts a full size product in case you wanted a jar for yourself. The product I received is shown below, along with the Cleansing Balm, which I previously reviewed here. V8EEYWREKWRN Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream Product Description / [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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A 1.5 oz sample tube of Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Balm – Dry/Very Dry was one of the products I received in the Influenster Beauty Bloggers Voxbox. Boots No7 Cleansing Balm Product Description / How to Use: A gentle non-drying balm that cleverly dissolves makeup and impurities to help keep skin looking clear and healthy. Works in one simple step leaving no residue, just perfectly clean, [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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As soon as I received the email from Bzz Agent telling me about the CoverGirl and Olay campaign. I signed up without hesitation. I have used both CoverGirl and Olay products in the past and I would recommend both brands as I have only had positive experiences with them. The collaboration between the two seemed like a great idea. According to their website: COVERGIRL & [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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I received the imPress Press-On Manicure kit free from Influenster. If you are unfamiliar with Influenster. It is a: Community of trensetters invited to share their lifestyles and show off their influence to qualify for personalized product shipments, special rewards and exclusive deals from the brands they love. Members love testing the latest products, giving insightful feedback, and spreading the word on their favorite finds. If you’d [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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Note: This is NOT a paid review. This is me sharing my opinion on a product I  purchased. Whenever one of the local drugstores has a sale on cosmetics or personal care products, I’m all over it. I picked up this Mod Spa Cocoa Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream for 75% off the retail price which is 10 dollars. I felt like I was stealing it [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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I know you can relate. I rarely wear heels anymore. They’ve been relegated to church on Sunday and funerals. Even then I have a pair of flats or flip flops in a bag because I’m kicking them off as soon as I get to my seat. I’m not one of those stubborn, ‘fashion first,’ just deal with the pain, kind of girls. Give me a [more]

About Taylor Gilmore

Creator and Author of blogs TaylorCares, GiaVanne's Gems, and Urban Philly Woman. Taylor is a Christian, Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer and Social Media Enthusiast.

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Courtesy of Kenya G. Johnson, of  Here’s the thing… I am not usually enticed by As Seen On TV merchandise. However, I was drawn in every time I caught the “Ahh” Bra infomercial. I was in Kmart and stumbled upon an entire section of As Seen On TV merchandise, which included the Ahh Bra AND the Genie Bra. For me, two choices are too many. It took [more]

About Kenya G. Johnson

"Kenya G. Johnson is an author, freelance writer, editor, and blogger. Her passion for reading, writing and the rhythm of poetry, developed at an early age. After an eighteen-year career that took her away from her creative dreams, she returned to writing with her blog: Here's The Thing... One year later Kenya published her first book, "The Christopher Chronicles." She resides in Jacksonville, North Carolina, with her husband and her son.

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