SammyDress Review

My Experience.....    


 For little over a 3 months I have been working with SammyDress to help understand where all theses bad reviews are coming from!

MANY ARE SAYING SAMMYDRESS IS NOT GOOD

                 BUT BAD!!!

             

But I SAY IT ISN'T!!!

BUT GREAT AND GOOD !

I Bought A Swim Suit,Hair And Jewry 

                                      

                                          LETS START WITH THE JEWELRY 

                         IT FITS PERFECTLY AND LOOKS JUST LIKE THE PICTURE! 

                        THE SWIMSUIT IS BEAUTIFUL 

ITS NOT TO BIG AND NOT TO SMALL AND LOOK JUST LIKE THE PICTURE ON SAMMYDRESS! SINCE THERE WAS ALOT OF BAD REVIEWS ON YOUTUBE ON IT I WANTED TO SEE AND TRY IT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE ARE LYING ABOUT SAMMYDRESS. IF YOUR THINKING ABOUT BUYING IT..? YOU SHOULD ! MANY PEOPLE SHOULD STOP LYING ABOUT THIS GREAT COMPANY!

                                NEXT IS THE HAIR !!!

ITS SOFT AND EASY TO WEAR! i HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A HAIR FROM SAMMYDRESS SO THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME. IT IS PRETTY AND NICE ! I WILL BE PURCHASING MORE IN THE FUTURE !

How to Keep a Man !

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Keep him intrigued. If he likes what he knows so far, he'll make sure to come around more often to find out more. Don't be a completely open book, unless that's who you are naturally. Give the relationship time to simmer, and space out some of your revelations so that you still have the ability to surprise him.

• Maintain a little bit of mystery. Don't tell him every little thing you're doing, every place you've been to, every person you've seen. Even if you didn't want to be a little mysterious, sharing every little detail about your past and your whereabouts is likely to be draining to a man.
• Keep some surprises up your sleeve. Being hunters, explorers, and daredevils, men naturally love surprises. If you schedule a surprise — going skydiving, for example, or a cruise — don't be afraid to just whisk him away and not tell him about it until he's right in the thick of it.
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  Find out what he likes. Everyone likes to talk about themselves. It's a natural fact of life. Instead of dwelling on you and your past relationships, ask him questions that show him you are interested in him. If you get him going about his past and his experiences — and can stand sitting through the occasional boring story — he'll feel like he's connected with you and has a bigger bond to build on.
  • If he likes a certain color, it wouldn't hurt to wear that color every once in a while. If he likes a certain food, it wouldn't hurt to surprise him with lunch or dinner.
  • Most of our communities are increasingly pluralistic with people from numerous different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. If he is of a different culture from you try as much as you can to read and know a thing or two about his heritage. He will love that.
  • In other words, pamper him a little bit. Women loved to be pampered, but so do men. They're just afraid to ask for it for fear of not seeming "manly". Remember, don't coddle or mother him, but do record his favorite TV shows, get him tickets to a game (he can invite his buddies if you don't want to go), or get him that razor he's been talking about. It shouldn't go unnoticed.
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  Find the balance between independence and making sure he's loved. Guys are naturally independent, meaning they need a little more space than most women do. Make sure he feels like he has a life outside of you. As much as he likes you, nothing pains him more than to look at his life and realize that he's lost touch with his friends and no longer gets the respect for wearing the pants, so to speak. Give him space some of the time.
• And if you're worried about trust, don't be. Trust him. If he gives you a reason not to trust him, then you can start questioning his motives. The truth is that if you trust him and he likes you, he won't want to give you a reason to revoke that trust. If you don't trust him when you should, he'll want to punish you for not trusting him.
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  Make him feel like a man. There's nothing wrong with boosting a man's ego. It makes him feel good about himself and if he feels good about himself because of a certain someone, he'll want to keep her around. More than likely, he'll also return the favor.
  • Reinforce the way he wants to be viewed. Does he consider himself an athlete? Tell him how muscular, coordinated, or skilled he is. Does he consider himself anintellectual? Tell him how smart and profound he is. Does he consider himself acomedian? Laugh at his jokes and set him up to be funny.
  • Let him be chivalrous. Pay attention to all the "gentlemanly" things he does for you and acknowledge them. When he opens the door, pays for your meal, or lets you in first, make him feel special!
  • Know that he'll most likely act different around his guy friends. Never tolerate outright disrespect, but if he acts a little strange, it's because he's trying to impress his boys. If it doesn't offend you, let him.
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  Keep public displays of affection to a minimum. Men don't necessarily like to be forced into holding your hand and kissing you in public. If he does anyway, that's a bonus, and he's probably a very decent guy. If not, don't try to make him. Don't be upset or angry if he feels awkward about doing it; males are closed-off creatures and don't like to show their 'soft sides' to the public.
  • If you need a man who is comfortable showing his love to you in public, tell him gently. Let him know it's a priority to you, but that you understand it might not be a top priority for him. If he really likes or loves you, he'll be open to compromise.
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  Be confident and look great. He prefers you to other girls, so show you're proud of yourself! And when it comes to looking great, know your guy. Some guys are attracted to natural beauty; others like a spray tan and eyelashes. Either way, dress to show that you're comfortable and confident with your body but make sure you don't go over the top.
  • Don't compare yourself to other women. Not even in a way that seems acceptable. To a guy, this comparison screams "insecurity," and the guy is suddenly worried that he might have to be your psychologist instead of your boyfriend.
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  Don't do anything too sexual until your relationship is close and comfortable.Starting too early causes the initial excitement to quickly drain from a relationship. Why? Because guys (and girls, for that matter) like challenges. As twisted as it may seem, he likes the chase almost as much as anything else. Give him a good chase (without being too hard-to-get), and he'll be around for the whole hunt.
  • As a general rule of thumb: expect a kiss or two the first couple of dates; some heavy petting perhaps the next couple of dates; and consider, not necessarily agree to, sex only after the fifth date. If you go on a date every week, this will give you more than a month to suss him out. If you still don't feel comfortable, make him wait.
  • Once you have developed a sexual relationship, try to keep it interesting. A couple things to consider as you explore each other's sexuality:
    
    • Initiate sex at least some of the time. Guys don't always want to be the one asking for it. They certainly want sex, but it makes them feel greedy. Initiate some of the time and you'll keep him happy.
    • Ask him what his fantasies are. If you're comfortable with acting them out, give them a try. There's nothing sexier to a guy than a girl who cares about his deepest desires.
    • Help him feel adequate. Be open about what he can do to please you sexually. Give him encouragement when he does something good. Never tease or make jokes about length, performance, etc., as guys are especially sensitive about it.
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  Give him massages! After a long hard day at work and stress of after-work traffic, men love to be given a nice body, back, or foot massage. If you have the time and energy, throw in a pedicure and manicure. You may even get the same treatment in return, especially if you ask for it! A guy who won't give you a nice long massage after you've given one to him doesn't deserve to have you dote on him.
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  If he's been in fewer relationships than you, be patient and understanding if he doesn't quite comprehend the basic rules of living together. Men find it difficult to understand why they should let you watch your favorite chick flick, even though you have already patiently sat through a four-hour basketball game, and went to watchTransformers just to make him happy. Similarly, they probably don't get why you shouldn't have to do all the housework either. It's not that they're dumb, it's that they're wired differently.
  • Try to resolve issues calmly through conversation. Listen to his perspective, stay calm, and be open to compromise. At the same time, gently show him your perspective and suggest something actionable, not abstract — i.e. "I'll be happy to do the laundry if you can be in charge of garbage and recycling."
  • Don't hound him about things. He'll feel like you've turned into his mother, and probably not in a good way. Quietly expect him to do what you've asked him to do — remember the rule about trust? — and give him time to get it done. If he doesn't, explain to him in rational terms why it's important. Sometimes, a push is all men need.
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  Find out who he is. We spend our lives looking for someone who we think understands us the way that our family and loved ones do. If you can assure him, much less show him, that you understand him at times better than he understands himself, he'll have a hard time leaving you.
• READ MORE:http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Man-Interested

7 Best Lip Balms -- and the 5 Worst

Here's a question for you: How many times a day do you apply lip balm? According to a recent poll we posted on our Facebook page, the average woman uses lip balm anywhere from two to 30 times a day. Yeah, you read that right -- 30 times.

Skip to see the 12 best and worst lip balms now.

Compared to its trendier cousins, lipstick and lip gloss, balm is often the forgotten friend that fails to receive any time in the spotlight. However, it's something that you'll find at the bottom of practically every woman's purse for good reason: With all the stuff we put on our lips, lip balm is a moisturizing must that preps the pout for a smooth, even application of lip color.

Luckily, lip balm has come a long way from good ol' Vaseline. From ones that impart gorgeous berry colors to those that offer a whopping SPF 35, there's no shortage when it comes to the variety of lip balms available. So to help you sort out the crème de la crème from the just plain awful, we compiled reviews on the best and worst lip balms readers have tried. With this list in hand, you'll know exactly which lip balms have the potential to 
The Worst No. 5:Blistex Fruit Smoothies, $3.79TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 5.6* 
Why: The fact that Blistex made these lip balms just wasn't enough to impress readers, who expected more from a brand that specializes in lip care. One reader writes, "I purchased these because they were made by Blistex, so I expected some moisture! Lip Smackers are cheaper so save your money!" Another disappointed reader writes, "I tried all of them and at no point did my lips feel any type of relief from being chapped. It was just like I put a scented lip balm on that they make for kids in those crummy little cosmetic play sets." 

*At time of publication 



The Worst No. 4:E.l.f Essential Soothing Lip Balm, $1TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 5.5* 
Why: This lip balm ended up in the trashcans of many reviewers. One reader writes, "I didn't really like this one. In fact, I was so unimpressed with it I finally just threw it out without finishing the tube (rare for me, even with products I don't care for). The scent and flavor did not at all match up to what it was supposed to be and I didn't find it to be moisturizing at all." Another reviewer writes, "Completely unimpressive. Not very moisturizing, gross smell, gross flavor. Threw it out. Not recommended." While another adds, "This is a hot mess. It's cheap, greasy, and gross. It does nothing to moisturize lips and it just numbed mine. Seriously, don't buy this." 
The Worst No. 3:The Body Shop Mango Lip Butter, $6TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 5.0* 
Why: Readers expected a lot from this brand, but were ultimately disappointed by this product. One reader writes, "I'm a huge fan of The Body Shop and the mango line, so I was excited to try out this lip butter because the body version is a dream. I was very disappointed, as the other reviewers have mentioned the product gradually turns very waxy and grimy feeling. It just doesn't have that nice smooth feel and instead feels like I have crumbs stuck to my mouth. It also has this slightly opaque whiteness to it, which makes your lips look odd. And the smell ... sigh. I love the smell of the other mango products in the line, but this just smelled totally different!" 
The Worst No. 3:The Body Shop Mango Lip Butter, $6
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 5.0* 
Why: Readers expected a lot from this brand, but were ultimately disappointed by this product. One reader writes, "I'm a huge fan of The Body Shop and the mango line, so I was excited to try out this lip butter because the body version is a dream. I was very disappointed, as the other reviewers have mentioned the product gradually turns very waxy and grimy feeling. It just doesn't have that nice smooth feel and instead feels like I have crumbs stuck to my mouth. It also has this slightly opaque whiteness to it, which makes your lips look odd. And the smell ... sigh. I love the smell of the other mango products in the line, but this just smelled totally different!" 


The Worst No. 2:Nivea A Kiss of Shimmer Radiant Lip Care SPF 10, $2.79
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 4.8* 
Why: Readers were unpleasantly surprised to find this lip balm does not do much for lips. If you're looking for a true lip balm, you're looking in the wrong place. One reader explains, "The pink frost is a great color, but if you are looking for moisture, prepare to be disappointed! I have to reapply about every hour. I will not be re-buying this." Another disappointed reviewer says, "It's not very great for chapped lips. It doesn't moisturize very well and the frosted pink color tends to accumulate on rough patches." 

The Worst No. 1:L'Oreal Paris True Match Gentle Lip Conditioner, $2.70
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 3.4* 
Why: The majority of readers agree this lip conditioner was just one big mess. One reader writes, "I had to return this product because I couldn't stand the smell. Had this flour/yeasty smell. The product amount is hard to control and too much always came out, which made a mess in the cap. The appearance of my lips was nothing special, just looked like I had a layer of grease on my lips. Horrible!" Another adds, "This is a disappointment! The packaging is horrible, it smells and tastes awful and I didn't get much in the way of conditioning either." 

The Best :Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment, $13.50
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.2* 
Why it's great: Readers love the unique qualities of this superbalm. One fan writes, "I'm not one to even care about lip balm, because they're all pretty much the same. But this one is crazy good. It gives an extremely unique shine also, that I haven't found in any other lip balm or lip gloss." Others love to use this as nighttime treatment. One such fan says, "I use this every night before bed and whenever I need extra moisture (especially during the winter months). It goes on smoothly and stays on all night long. My lips feel amazing when I get up and I rarely ever get chapped or peeling lips which is something I have battled for years." 

The Best No. 6:Blistex Lip Medex, $1.29

TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.2* 
Why it's great: The instant relief this lip balm brings to painful, chapped lips had readers hooked after one use. One fan writes, "This is wonderful for severely cracked lips. When regular Chapstick just doesn't cut it anymore, I use this. Slather it really thick before bed and wake up with soft, lush lips that are no longer painful or peeling. Love the tingling sensation from the menthol too." Another writes, "This is the best out there. When your lips need some TLC, this stuff will help. You can actually feel it working on your dry lips. And if you feel a cold sore coming on, this stuff will kick it too." 

The Best C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve, $5.50
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.3* 
Why it's great: When it comes to this cult favorite, readers agree you should definitely believe the hype. "After finally giving in and buying a tin, I really enjoy this product. It's not sticky, feels very moisturizing, and it smells amaaaazing. My lips look luscious after putting this on." Another reader writes, "C. O. Bigelow's Rose Salve offers more moisture than the average lip balm. It cushions lips beautifully and comfortably, and leaves a flattering rose tint. You won't find yourself needing to continually reapply." One reader adds, "This product has been around for ages and there is a reason why. It WORKS! I love this stuff, it glides on so well, its not heavy, doesn't feel greasy or icky, and it smells fantastic!" 

The Best No. 4:Laura Mercier Lip Balm, $20
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.5* 
Why it's great: One reader explains, "I can't believe I am just now discovering this miracle product! Lipgloss, lip balm, lipstick -- you name it, I've tried it ... or at least I thought! This is THE BEST lip balm I've tried. It's sheer and adds the perfect amount of moisture and softness. Perfect for under OR over lipstick. It also gives a nice sheen to bare lips for that perfect soft nude look. The only drawback: it's addicting! You'll never want to be without it!" Another reviewer writes, "When I discovered this product, it was instant love! A long-time fan of natural-looking cosmetics, this is a great take-everywhere balm that I use all day, alone or on top of lipstick for extra shine. When I restock, I'll probably buy several -- for work, for my purse, and for home use. It's a little pricey for a balm, but well worth it." 

8 Secrets Cosmetic Companies Don't Want You to Know

You won't believe what these cosmetic chemists had to say about your beloved beauty products

Beauty brand loyalty is perhaps the fiercest of all types of devotion. When a girl finds her Holy Grail product, she buys enough of it to see her through the next decade, then prays it never, ever gets discontinued. Don't even think about telling her to try one of the generic dupes. No matter how many others say it's almost the same thing, good luck trying to convince a NARS Orgasmdevotee that Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso is a worthy match. 

Unless, of course, you've got science to back it up. In search of beauty truths, we sat down with two cosmetic chemists who revealed the biggest secrets behind the products women use every single day. Can you handle the truth? The old saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover," applies here. "Like a house has curb appeal, a product has what's called 'shelf appeal,'" explains Sandy Alcide, a freelance cosmetic chemist and founder of her own organic skin care line, Motion Medica. 

Because no woman wants to cover her face in something that looks like it was concocted in someone's basement, most consumers are willing to shell out a lot more for a product that looks fancy. But a pretty package doesn't mean the product will work any better. 

"What's in the jar or bottle is more important, but people feel better about using a glass jar," says Alcide. Glass is more expensive than plastic, and the price gets passed along to the consumer. ... and not in a good way. Some companies add ingredients that aren't listed on the label. While the FDA does mandate that cosmetics cannot contain ingredients that can harm the user (i.e., known harmful substances like lead) or instruct the consumer to use the product in a harmful way (i.e., squirting alcohol into your eyeball), they don't actually regulate or test cosmetics. Testing is left up to the discretion of the manufacturer, so ask yourself: do you trust your favorite beauty brands to conduct rigorous tests of their own products?

Alcide calls out companies that slap "all-natural" on the label, but don't always live up to the claim, ingredient-wise. She sees a lot of labels that list botanical ingredients and distilled water, but they leave out any mention of preservatives. "If a product has water in it, it must have a preservative. Otherwise, bacteria will form," says Alcide. "Natural preservatives are expensive. When I tested one 'all-natural' water-based product with no preservative listed, I found methylparaben in it. That's a chemical preservative." 

P.S. If you're scanning your labels a little more closely now, look for ingredients like aloe vera juice, honey, and any type of oil -- these are particularly susceptible to bacteria. There's nothing wrong with glossing over the ugly parts -- except in your cosmetics. Alcide says many skin care lines use chemical names of ingredients to make them sound less scary or gross to consumers. Example: you'd probably be wary of slathering your face in formaldehyde (a known carcinogen), but you probably wouldn't bat an eye at "methanal" on the ingredient list. According to Alcide, it's the same thing, and you'll find this preservative in everything from hair-smoothing products to makeup remover. The same goes for common household bleach, which lives incognito in your beauty products under the name "sodium hypochlorite." This chemical has been linked to allergies and is classified as "toxic" by Canada, but it shows up in U.S. stores as an ingredient in disinfectant products meant for skin rashes. If you're having a heart attack right now because you just discovered methanal listed in your favorite nail polish (and unless it's a "3 Free," it probably is), take Alcide's advice: do your research. "Because there are thousands of skin care products, it is up to the consumer to do their homework reading labels," she says. (A bit obvious, but do you? Ever?) Scour the ingredient list and look up anything you don't recognize. You can look up products and ingredients on the Environmental Working Group'swebsite, or on California's newSafe Cosmetics Program Product Database. More buyer-beware tips from Alcide: 

-Consider it a red flag when you buy a product online that only lists "key ingredients." Alcide says this is one way cosmetic companies try to highlight "marketable" ingredients: things that sounds like they're natural or good for you (like avocado oil, orchid extract, and coconut milk), but only make up a tiny percentage of the product. Check out the rest of the ingredients (the FDA's labeling act requires every ingredient to be published in descending order on the bottle or bottle's packaging) to find what the primary ingredients are. 

-Be wary of products with an ingredient list printed on the box, versus printed on the bottle. Since you throw out the packaging once you open the product, Alcide says this is another way some cosmetic companies try to gloss over less-than-ideal ingredients. When you decided you want to look up the ingredients, it's too late -- the packaging with the list on it is in last month's trash.The company trying to sell you a product (a.k.a. the marketer) and the cosmetic chemist who formulates it aren't exactly chatting over the water cooler at lunch or buying each other margaritas at happy hour. In fact, these two have very little (if any) contact with each other. While the brand might tell the chemist they want a certain type of product with a marketable ingredient -- an anti-aging cream with mango, or a night mask with sea algae, for example -- Frey (the chemist who has worked with Avon, Proctor & Gamble and Jafra) says that's pretty much the only information the chemist receives about the product.

Once the product is developed, the packaging is completely in the hands of the marketing company. According to Frey, some marketers simply use trendy words that consumers will be excited to see on the product. "Detoxifying," "purifying," and "renewing" are a few that come to mind, but these beauty buzzwords may have nothing to do with the actual product. "I can go look at their formula and look at claims and do the science behind it, and see if their assessment matches based on what I see with it," says Frey. 

To avoid buying into bogus claims, Alcide says to check the order of the ingredients. Ingredients are listed in order based on the percentage they make up in the product. "If water is listed first, that means it's mostly water and is probably full of cheap fillers," says Alcide. If the "key" ingredient is listed dead last, it means the "detoxifying" or "anti-aging" ingredient makes up a tiny percentage of the product. 
Perusing the aisles of the drugstore, you've probably seen that just about every brand name beauty product has a generic version. Flip them over and you'll see the exact same ingredients, in the exact same order. The only difference? The price. Still, you can't help but wonder, there must be something different about that brand name version to make it 20-40 percent more expensive ... right? 

Wrong, according to Alcide, who says that the generic, pharmacy brand versions are the exact same thing as the brand name stuff. In fact, in order for big brands to get shelf space in stores like CVS, they have to be okay with CVS placing their (almost identical) product package next to the brand name product. 

However, our editorial team can attest, there is an upside to plunking down for brand name goods. That high-end packaging you're paying for can do a better job protecting the product (and your investment) or make the product more user-friendly. As in, it doesn't break the first time it hits your bathroom floor or squirt sideways out of the canister. Our editorial staff tested a slew of generic beauty products, and although we gave a thumbs-up to some knock-offs, we also noticed that the packaging often ruined whatever quality or value there was in the off-brand version. There's a vague legend behind a well-known luxury brand that involves a rocket scientist developing a moisturizer. Although Alcide declines to name the specific product, she does reveal that it's a "joke amongst high-end chemists." "It's just a marketing story they used to sell the product, and people buy into that," she says.

The skin care product in question does list its marketable ingredient, Seaweed Algae, as its first ingredient, but follows it with a slew of inexpensive ingredients comparable to Vaseline. Regardless of whether harvesting that seaweed is as expensive as the company may have you believe, Alcide says it's important for consumers to use common sense when considering paying upwards of $100 for a one-ounce product based on an intriguing story surrounding its creation. "A savvy consumer can sense if a story is bogus or not," she says. When considering splurging on expensive products, she recommends researching similar options to find less expensive alternatives, sans the bells and whistles (or in this case, the seaweed and rocket scientists). 
Just because you don't have a degree in chemistry doesn't mean you can't shop smart in the beauty aisle. Alcide is quick to say that, while there are a lot of things to watch out for in your cosmetic products, there are also a lot of ingredients that can really help your skin.

If you're looking for a great acne product, Alcide says to avoid the harsh ingredients (like parabens), because irritating or drying products can make acne-prone skin overproduce oil, which means more acne and longer healing times. Great acne-fighting ingredients you should look for: salicylic acid (it kills the bacteria that causes acne), willow bark and licorice root (both are anti-inflammatory), citrus essential oils (like grapefruit and sweet orange), alpha hydroxy, clary sage (it helps with hormonal acne), honey (for its natural antiseptic properties), aloe vera juice, avenea sativa (oat) extract, and camphor extract. 

For anti-aging products, Alcide recommends ingredients like squalane (a natural emollient and moisturizer), peptides, Vitamins C and E, ingredients from the sea (like blue or red marine algae), grapeseed and avocado oil (they help your skin retain moisture), seabuckthorn oil, non-petroleum derived vegetable glycerin, coconut oil, retinol, and topical antioxidants like Vitamin A, E, C and green tea, which help protect your skin from environmental damage.