If there are two words paired together that get just about every girl’s heart racing, it’s “Amazon” and “deal.” Amazon Prime Day means finally having the chance to snap up a few of the pieces you’ve been wanting (and have come so close to buying) for months. This year’s Amazon Prime Day is going to be better than ever, but you may be wondering, how long is Amazon Prime Day 2017?
While the name implies that it will only be one day, the mega-online shopping event for Amazon Prime customers extends beyond just one day this year. The 2017 sales event will actually last 30 hours for regular Prime members and 32 hours for Prime members who use voice shopping, (i.e. voice shoppers who use their Amazon Echo or Echo Dot get to shop the deals two hours before all other shoppers!) Amazon said in a press release that the Prime members can shop all of Amazon’s incredible deals starting at starting at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Monday, July 10 – and new deals as often as every five minutes.
Not a Prime member yet? No problem, to participate in Prime Day, you can sign-up or start a free Prime trial any time before or on July 11th! We have the inside scoop on all details and the best deals. So, whether you’re shopping for your hard-to-shop-for best friend, your S.O.— or yourself, Amazon is chock-full of amazing deals — and since Amazon Prime Day waits for no one, start making your shopping list now (trust us—these deals are too good to miss!).
One small catch though: Amazon will release deals throughout the 30-hour timespan — every five minutes to be exact — so you’ll have to keep refreshing the site to see if the products you’ve been eyeing have been marked down.
Here’s What You Need to Know
Explore Deals You’re Into – Find deals organized by more than 15 of the most shopped for themes. From beauty (plus, 30% of select luxury beauty items) techies to and pet lovers – find your deals even faster.
Deals for Voice Buying – If you have an Amazon device — such as an Amazon Echo or Alexa device — you’ll want to use those to shop because Amazon is offering exclusive Alexa deals through its personal assistant-enabled products. Voice shoppers get to shop the deals two hours before all other shoppers!
30 Hours to Shop – 24 hours just isn’t enough time to shop all of the great deals, so Prime Day will start at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Monday, July 10 giving Prime members 30 hours to shop.
Amazon Home Services – From July 5 to 9, 2017, Prime Members can save 20% on select home installation, replacement, or assembly services. Click here to see top-selling products on Amazon that are also tied to a home service.
Wedding Registry – From July 8 to July 11, 2017 (or while supplies last), Prime Members with an existing Amazon wedding registry can enjoy up to 43% off top brands like Delonghi and OXO.
Baby Registry – Sign up for a baby registry on Amazon and when your registry total exceeds $1000, you can redeem $100 in diapers and wipes. Plus, starting July 5, 2017, Prime Baby Registrants who add a participating CYBEX Aton-2 infant car seat to their registry between July 5 and July 19, 2017, and purchase it by March 31, 2018, receive $120 credit back to their Amazon account (equivalent to 40% off).
Big TV and Tablet Deals – Prime Day will include a lot of amazing deals in electronics.
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What will you be buying from the Amazon Prime Day deals? Sound off in the comments below!
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How 10 Minutes of Meditation a Day Can Boost Your Baseline
When she’s not in a courtroom, mindfulness expert and attorney, Mona Tashroudian, shares her healthy living secrets in our “Ask a Mindfulness Expert” column. Come back the first Monday of each month for Tashroudian’s actionable tips to help you on your journey to becoming your healthiest, happiest self.
Do you ever notice how you wake up most mornings, feeling… well—the same? Unless you’re going through something major in your life, most of our moods are stable and pretty much the same each and every morning
In technical terms, this is what we call: your baseline mood. Some people have a super high, super happy, “this-is-the-best-day-ever baseline”, while others are more along the lines of “Is it Friday yet?” In polling those I know, I’d say the latter is more likely amongst the majority of us, who live in a world filled with expectation, stress, societal demands and the like. So, how is it some people (and I am sure you may know at least one person like this) function at a higher, happier baseline, no matter their situation? Well, lots of factors go into this, including how you were raised, household dynamics, your job, your lifestyle, your relationships, etc.,—but an elevated baseline is arguably the most important one.
Although there are various practices and tactics to upgrade your “baseline”, one tactic I enjoy (and find helpful with elevating my baseline) is meditation. Meditation [in my words] is simply put, the act of sitting (anywhere relatively quiet), for more than two minutes, on a daily basis, with a focus on your breath while letting go of any attachment to your thoughts.
Keep reading to see how 10 minutes of meditation day can change everything—and help bring you to a more positive baseline mood. Plus, shop our book selection below and learn more about this healing practice.
QUIET YOUR MIND
Sometimes we just need to tell our minds to “shhhhh.” Whether it be to stop worrying about something or to stop thinking unproductive thoughts. These thoughts sometimes put us in a funk [especially if we think them before bed], so it’s best to stop them as soon as we notice them. Stopping bad or negative thoughts before bed (or anytime, really) will cease allowing our subconscious brains to fret over those poisonous thoughts as well sleep. The result- waking up with a little more pep in your step.
MAKE TIME FOR YOU
Find time for yourself, and to connect with yourself—most of our life is filled with commitments to things external to us- spouses, kids, jobs, family, meditation gives you a few (or many) minutes to just be with yourself. Creating a habit of “me” time will soon be something you look forward to, and that will bring you joy. When you’re in a place of joy, which is a higher vibration feeling, your baseline will eventually try to match those feelings of joy so you feel them more frequently in your life.
CHANGE YOUR FOCUS
Whether good or bad, we usually focus on the same things every day. Sady, the media and the world around us teach us to live with fear. As a result, we subconsciously focus the negative aspects of things or the “worst-case scenario.” By meditating, you will learn to control your thoughts. This is incredibly powerful as it allows you to choose what you want to focus on. When you choose to focus on good feelings and events, it will re-wire your brain to a more present, happier, and healthier you.
Want to learn more about this healing practice? Scroll through to shop our book selection below.
MEDITATION HOMEWORK: At the end of each meditation (no matter how long or short a time you sit for), think of 3 things you are grateful for—and acknowledge them. This practice will help attract more of the same into your life—and in turn, upgrade your baseline even faster.
Happy meditating—and happy upgrading!
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4 Ways to Combat Your Annoying Eye Allergies
Itchy, watery, red eyes got you down? With the heavier rain, there’s been a high pollen count this season—meaning your allergies can be even worse this year. For most of us, allergies manifest in itchy eyes and watery eyes.
Fear not though, stylish friends, I’ve got you covered with 4 things you can do to help get rid of your eye allergies — once and for all. Remember, if you are having any symptoms out of the ordinary, it is always best to consult your eye doctor first.
Keep reading for my go-to tricks to get rid of eye allergies once and for all—your face will thank you.
1. Use a Cold Compress
A cold compress is a fast way to alleviate eye allergies, as well as swelling, and inflammation. The cold restricts circulation and will help calm down the inflammation that is associated with eye allergies. Inflammation can take the form of swollen lids or glassy looking eyes. The cold can also reduce the blood flow to the eye area to temporally reduce the inflammation. A great at home remedy is placing an ice pack on the eyes for 10 min. My favorite cold compress is a bag of frozen peas because peas are easily manipulated to form around the eye area.
2. Over the Counter Eye Drops
When going to the drug store, it is so hard to choose what drop is best for you. Labels can be misleading and you can end up purchasing and using a medication that will not necessarily help your eye allergies. An over the counter drop that I suggest is Alaway. Alaway is an antihistamine drop that blocks the histamine cells that can cause an allergic reaction. Use the drops twice a day to alleviate itchy eyes. Disclaimer: contact lens wearers, never use allergy eye drops while wearing your contacts.
3. Prescription Eye Drops
If cold compresses and over the counter eye drops are not working and you haven’t already seen your local eye care provider, then its time to make an appointment with an optometrist. A licensed eye care provider has tools to properly diagnose if allergies are what is really what is causing the irritations of if it may be caused by other factors. If the irritation is eye allergies, then most likely the provider will prescribe you a prescription strength antihistamine eye drop. A common one is called Pataday.
4. Steroid Drops
Depending on the severity of the eye allergies, your doctor may prescribe you a steroid eye drop. Steroid drops are reserved for more severe cases of eye allergies. These drops are not to be used long term as they have side effects, however, their results are usually quicker than any other way of battling eye allergies. Your doctor will monitor you very closely while on a steroid drop, so plan your schedule accordingly.
Here are a few of our favorite products to help with eye allergies.
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Dr. Arian Fartash is a practicing Optometrist in California. She has been practicing Optometry for 7 years and blogging for over a year, and her love of all things eye-care keep her balanced. Keep an eye out for her articles about everything from eyewear tips, eye fashion, and self-care remedies on Style Salute. She spreads the word about all things eyes on her Instagram, @glamoptometrist, and blog, www.glamoptometrist.com.
Going on Vacation? These are the Shoes You Need to Pack
Guilty of overpacking? Us too. We recognize the importance of looking stylish while on a trip, but lugging a heavy suitcase at the airport? Not cute. So, how do we fix this? Pack smarter.
Especially when traveling during the summer, it’s key to pick the right shoes. For us, the key elements to look for in summer travel shoes are versatility, comfort level, and (of course) style. We took a poll of our editors to see what are the best shoes to travel in — and the answer was pretty unanimous: wedges. To get started on incorporating wedges into your shoe wardrobe, check out some of our favorites below.
Wedges are the perfect summer travel shoe because they give us height, without the necessary drama or pain that goes with wearing heels. In fact, a little fashion history for you: in 1947, Salvatore Ferragamo designed the first ever wedge as a way to do just that, give women a lift without the pain.
To get started on incorporating wedges into your shoe wardrobe, check out some of our favorites below.
Consider this your ultimate guide to summer’s most stylish wedges.
Opening image: On Jules Sariñana.
100 Linen Favorites That are Perfect for Summer
Nothing makes us feel quite as chic and cool during the warm-weather months quite like linen. From crisp linen jumpsuits to breezy linen tops, we’ve rounded up 100 basics you’ll wear all summer long.
This ’90s Shorts Trend Will Be Everywhere This Summer
This being the year of 90s revival, brands are looking for new iterations to play in the decade. One such 90’s trend we are so excited to endorse is the printed short.
A Kelly Kapowski favorite, this playful trend has made a serious comeback, if its sell-out rate at ASOS, ShopBop, and Reformation is any indication. And with the warmer months ahead of us, the trend is arriving right in time for summatime. That said, we’re well aware that wearing printed shorts can be a bit of a head-scratcher when it comes to styling. You want to pair them with pieces that are the right color and proportions so as to be playful yet still sophisticated. To show you how it’s done, we leave you with our best-printed shorts advice: When in doubt, simply pair your shorts with a solid color top. If you rather don a printed top with printed shorts, then it is good to wear a more subtle print on either the top or the bottom so that your outfit doesn’t appear too embellished or loud.
Scroll through to shop our favorite printed shorts for this summer.
Everyone’s Favorite Affordable, Comfortable Heels Are Back in Stock
If you’re looking for the perfect work heels that are comfortable, affordable, and stylish, Everlane’s The Day Heel covers all three requirements.
Due to the quick sell-out and enormous waitlist last month, the sustainable and eco-conscious retailer has now given its shoppers what they clearly want more of: Day Heels. Everlane has restocked the chic shoes in red, navy, black, and suede iterations. Made of the finest Italian leather and costing under $150, it’s clear to see why fashion girls want to buy (and wear) these shoes on repeat.
If the last shipment was any indication, these shoes are going to sell out fast, so get yourself a pair of before it’s too late. If your size is already sold out, add yourself to the waitlist for your color(s) of choice. While you’re shopping, check out another favorite from Everlane, The Bridge Sandals. These are hands down the perfect summer travel shoe to slip on your feet or in your bag.
Want more? Check out all of Everlane’s comfortable and cool shoes that fashion girls love. We’re particularly fond of The Bridge Sandals, the perfect summer travel shoe to slip on your feet or in your bag.
These Are The Best Non-Drying Matte Lipsticks, Ever
From the woman who once appeared on numerous magazine covers alongside models, Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford comes a new line of meticulously formulated lip products.
When Patricia Hartmann left the modeling business, she continued to do what she loved the most: understand the needs and wants of women in this generation—and what they want from a beauty brand. “I have always been interested in the idea of creating a more luxurious beauty line with beneficial ingredients that are good for your lips as well as looking great,” Hartmann tells us.
Hartmann was fortunate to work with some of the world’s most successful and revered makeup artist like Laura Mercier and Francois Nars. “In my modeling career, I often asked artists to tell me their favorite products and why they loved them, and their best tips and tricks.” After refining her personal formulas using the best ingredients and the latest technology, Runway Rogue was born. The collection of high-end lip products is everything she always wanted in a great lip product line, and one particular collection we love from the line is the matte lipsticks.
While some other matte lipsticks on the market (we won’t point fingers) may look great for an Instagram selfie, or in Hartmann’s words: “They look great for a walk down the runway. But they aren’t exactly designed for long term wear. That’s why when formulating Runway Rogue’s matte lipsticks, I was on the hunt to research the key moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients that still give the lipstick a matte look. Because the first lip products we made were initially for my own personal use, no compromise was made in the quality or cost of the ingredients — and especially in processes used to develop the product. Runway Rogue is my personal lip product vision to use the best, anti-aging ingredients in superior formulations.”
Hartmann tells us “Life is your own runway,” and Runway Rogue products were formulated for just that.
From the perfect matte nude lipstick to a matte deep midnight purple (we know—genius), there’s a color for everyone in Runway Rogue’s matte lipstick lineup.
So prepare your beauty bag for some newcomers — you’re going to want more than just one. That, plus see Instagram photos of from Runway Rogue (@runway.rogue), including pictures of Hartman behind the scenes mixing colors.
Read more about Hartman’s life after modeling here and then shop our favorite from the Runway Rogue lip care line.
The Buzzy New Makeup Sponge That’s Taking Over The Beauty Scene
A beauty sponge that resembles a breast implant—sounds silly right? Welcome to the newest beauty phenomenon of 2017 straight from Hong-Kong—the SiliSponge. This new beauty sponge might just have received more attention than a release of a new BeautyBlender—and for good reason.
The odd-looking silicone makeup applicator promises to give you that flawless finish look, and according to the manufacturer of the original SiliSponge, Molly Cosmetics, using silicone means that no precious drop of foundation goes wasted. Did we mention it’s ridiculously easy to clean?
As excited to get your hands on the SiliSponge as we are? We found some great ones on Amazon that boast over 1600 positive reviews!
Over 1600 Positive Reviews on Amazon!
A best-seller on Amazon, this 2-pack SiliSponge has over 1000 positive reviews!
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