We’ve Gone Soft!


A woman standing in front of a building.Recently I had a chance to visitthe Soft Surroundings store on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO. St. Louis-based Soft Surroundings caters to women who enjoy “wearing soft, comforting clothes, sleeping on fine linens and soothing your body and mind.” That sounds like you, doesn’t it?!? We at Albertini International are very excited because Soft Surroundings is now carrying our very own product, Divine skin hydrator, in their newest catalog, so I thought I’d pop into one of their locations.

What a beautiful store! I spent a little time browsing and the ladies who worked there were great. I had seen a top in one of their catalogs and one of the gals took me right to it, recommended a size and told me if that color didn’t work I could order something else and they would give me free shipping! The store really caters to women our age, offering current styles with perfect accessories, and I also saw a couple elegant comforters which would be perfect for a guest bedroom I am redoing. Check out the Soft Surroundings website if you’d like to visit a store (they are currently in 8 states), or curl up on the couch with your iPad and peruse their creative catalogs which are filled with chic clothing, jewelry, shoes, home décor, beauty and fragrance items, and now, Divine!!!

Get Inspired


A store front with tables and chairs outsideLast weekend I was lucky to be a participant in a wonderful fall open house held at Inspirational Home, a cool little marketplace tucked away in historic Galloway Village in Springfield, Missouri. Take a look at the picture I took of the outside of the shop – it offers a tempting peek into what delights await you inside at this emporium of home and garden décor. We had an absolutely beautiful September evening in the Ozarks, creating a perfect setting for proprietor Debbie Moore’s fun-filled event which included a fashion show . The event continued into Saturday with a number of vendors adding to her extensive selection of unique offerings, ranging from candles to clothing to home décor. A hanging plant holder and planter on the porch.In between offering attendees samples of Albertini International’s Warm Love pumpkin mask and Rough Love body scrub, I found time to pick up a really cool outdoor iron globe that I’ve already hung on my back porch (see pic)! I can’t ever seem to leave Inspirational Home without finding another item I just have to have.

We are so pleased that the shop is adding Divine skin hydrator, Rough Love body scrub and Warm Love pumpkin mask to their selection of fine products! Check out Inspirational Home and Albertini International on Facebook, and be sure to keep us both in mind when you are doing your holiday shopping – we will have just what you need!

Christmas in August?


A yellow flower with green leaves in the center.Did you realize it’s only 118 days till Christmas??? I actually saw decorated trees at a craft store this weekend, and there are commercials on tv proclaiming it’s “Christmas in August”! A friend of mine Patty L. asked about what specials Albertini International would be having so she could start getting some things for Christmas. She did mention …. read more

White Sandy Beach


A beach with people swimming in the water.If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the beach one more time this summer, it’s not too late to get the most fabulous tan ever! Learn all the inside secrets and tips to getting a great self-tan by clicking this link!

 

Rainy Days


A close up of some flowers in the grassHere in the Midwest it has been raining cats and dogs! We curse what the rain does to our hair, but we love the beautiful flowers. And did you know that humidity is GREAT for your skin?? Read more here!

Exfoliate and Look Younger!


A bowl of beans and corn on the side.If there’s one thing my clients and friends ask me, it’s what can we all do to make our skin look more hydrated and younger looking? The answer is exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Take a minute and read my article here which explains how exfoliation works and why we need to use these scrubs on a year-round basis!

Have a great day,

Val

Lightweight Makeup for Outdoor Summer Adventures


A tube of tinted plus lotion sitting on top of a table.It’s H-O-T outside! But there are so many activities you still want to participate in, from sports to sightseeing on vacation. If you are tired of trying to wear your usual foundation during these summer months, consider an alternative: Tint Plus tinted moisturizer. It offers lightweight coverage (covers better than most other tinted moisturizers on the market), offers the moisturizer your over-40 year old skin needs, and doesn’t settle into the tiny wrinkles on your face. Sound good? Read more here!

Self-Tanning Secrets


A bottle of lotion and a spray on next to some berries.Yikes – bring me a glass of wine! If that’s how you react when thinking about trying on swimsuits, check out our newest article on the secrets to getting the best at home self-tan. We can’t take off that pesky 10 pounds for you, but we can give you helpful tips for tanning with our newest product, Ageless Sun sunless tanner!

Listen to Val


Listen to Valorie’s interview with Mark Hill of KADI radio 1340 am on “Business on the Spot”about her products, skin care and menopause!

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Refreshing Your Feet For Spring!


Finally a sunny day!!! I was talking to Kathy Hunter last week (the winner of one of our contests). She was telling me how she liked using Rough Love Body scrub on her feet, loving how it smooths the calluses away. Add in a little Divine and your feet will never look better.

Read more about how to transform those feet you’ve been hiding all winter, here. Then it’s time to go sandal shopping!

Val