VIP REVIEW: Missiko CHI Flat Iron

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February 3, 2012 at 6:45 pm
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I previously reviewed the Hana Hair Dryer and was very impressed. This time I am reviewing their flat iron. Missiko and Hana Salon have impressed me again with their quick shipping, their beautiful presentation and layers of additional gifts they include in their packaging in addition to their high quality product.

ABOUT the 1″ Missiko Flat Iron:

Dedicated to high ceramic content and top of the line components, Hana’s pursuit of high tech styling without hype led to the Hana Professional Flat Iron – Advanced Fusion Molding delivers glass-smooth ceramic-tourmaline plates while acccelerated negative ion output repairs hair follicles, sealing in natural oils for a conditioned, sleek, salon shine that lasts all day.

With professional features like damp-to-dry styling, floating plates that self adjust to different textures and adjustable temperature, the Hana Professional hair straightener is engineered to deliver luxury at a down to earth price.

CHI Flat Iron Hana Professional Features:

Advanced Tourmaline Ceramic Plates for Accelerated Ion Generation and Maximum Frizz-Free, Conditioning Shine

Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading

Floating 1.5” Plates Auto-Adjust To Glide Over Any Hair Texture

Wider plates are perfect for longer, thicker or hard to style hair types

Curved Plate Edges For Versatile Styling – Curl, Flip or Straighten!

Adjustable Temperature Dial – 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types

Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation for Heat Loss

Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip

Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free

Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360°; Convenient Hanging Loop

Energy Efficient at 38 Watts

Independent On/Off Switch

Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case

Two Year Warranty

I wasn’t sure how this product was going to work on my thick locks, but the heat dial was perfect adjusting the heat that I needed to do the job.

This particular flat iron has been voted the best and even though it is more expensive, the investment is worth it. This iron will last you for years!

DISCLAIMER: Product(s) in this post may have been sent complimentary of the company or PR to Celebrity VIP Lounge for consideration. All opinions are honest and my own.

DVD REVIEW: Contagion on Blu-Ray

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January 4, 2012 at 3:25 pm
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Contagion DVD Blu-Ray Available January 3rd, 2012

SYNOPSIS: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Laurence Fishburne and Bryan Cranston, along with medical journalist Sanjay Gupta, explore the real science of global viruses and what they mean to the human race. The world is preparing for the next biological disaster…but is it too late?

With a cast like this, how would you NOT want to at least give this flick a go? And with director Steven Soderbergh on board, the movie is bound to be a hit, right? Well, for the most part.

Contagion is a flick that will have you engaging in your own obsessive compulsive behavior of hand washing. Although the multiple characters and storyline center around one subject (the viral pandemic ready to infect the planet), the acting is adequate. We get to experience the feelings of crisis that a disaster film should bring but it is the insufficient response by the government agencies that really brings a lackluster to the film. There is an uncertainty in the film early on that ends with the more predictable end result. Sure there are a few surprises within the main story, but ultimately, it is what you would expect a movie like this to be like.

As for the extras on the disc, we do get some fun behind the scenes of location shoots and some blah information on pandemics.

The Reality of Contagion (11:29, HD): Cast, crew and experts in the field of epidemiology and public health discuss the dangers of a viral pandemic and the efforts by the filmmakers to make the movie as accurate as possible.

The Contagion Detectives (4:57, HD): The cast and crew share their personal impressions of the medical professionals depicted in the film; in turn, medical professionals comment on the film’s level of accuracy.

Contagion: How A Virus Changes the World (2:01, HD): TakePart.com offers an amusing explanation of how pandemics work.

My question is where is the expert commentary from Soderbergh?

I give the movie 3 of 5 stars. The movie is worth seeing but nothing to write home about.

Image via Warner Brothers

VIP EXCLUSIVE: Before You Exit draws large teen audience to Orlando’s The Social

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December 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm
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Oceana and Before You Exit opened up for the headliner, There For Tomorrow, over at The Social in downtown Orlando. Think of The Social as Orlando’s answer to CBGB (the famous music club in NYC, which closed down a couple of years ago). (more…)

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Smiley Cookie Store

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December 1, 2011 at 2:40 pm
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The holidays get hectic and before you know it, it’s too late to get all the baking done that you want to do. Or perhaps you don’t do baking (hey, not everyone is good in the kitchen) and don’t know what to send or get a co-worker and/or a long distance friend.

I received a fabulous box of Smiley Cookies in the mail. Yes, in the mail. Um, yum.

Let me just say, I was skeptical at sending and/or receiving cookies in the mail. I mean really, who wants to end up with a box full of broken cookies?

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2011 MTV Movie Awards: Pros & Cons

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June 6, 2011 at 8:15 am
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I just finished watching the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, and I gotta say they lived up to my expectations. Good thing I never have high expectations for these lame-ass awards.

Yes, I am a movie snob. Guilty! But I also enjoy fluffy popcorn movies, except the really crappy ones. And with that, here are my pros and cons for this award show.

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