Bed Head "On the Rebound" Product Review

So I started a new venture into reviewing products for websites. The website I joined was BzzAgent.com. The site is a review site that sends out campaign samples and the user, in this case me, reviews the products and lets everyone know what they think about it. Definitely worth a look if you're into that sort of thing. I'll put the link at the bottom! The first campaign I was awarded was for BedHead products. I received these products free of charge from Bzzagent for purpose of review, and I am required to state that I have no connection with the company whatsoever.

In my kit I received 'On the Rebound' Curl Recall Cream, Recharge Conditioner and Elasticate Conditioner. Let's go over the pros and cons of each product.

Bed Head Curl Recall Cream-
This product has a great product description which made me very enthusiastic to try it. On the product it states "Reform rebellious curls into soft and defined ringlets. Our curl recall technology instantly reforms, ensuring they bring back into shape with just one scrunch." I was excited...curls that last all day? Well needless to say I wasn't disappointed when it didn't work. Not many things work in my hair which is slightly curly, slightly wavy..completely unruly.  However I did love how light the product was. It didn't leave any residue in my hair and it didn't feel like I left wax in my hair like some creams do. It was light and airy, I enjoyed wearing it for several hours before I lost my curls. I would recommend this product to someone with light thin curls, and not to someone with heavy thick hair like myself.

Recharge Conditioner-
This conditioner is amazing. Simple as that. My hair felt unbelievably soft and smelled so good. I have no negative comments about this conditioner as I loved it so much. I would recommend this product to anyone without oily hair, it kind of adds a shine which tells me there is some sort of oil or serum going on that might make someone with oily hair have extra oily hair with usage.

Elasticate Conditioner-
This conditioner claims to strengthen your hair. I used it once and didn't notice a difference. Although I am sure that the strengthening comes with time I probably wouldn't spend my money on it. It doesn't smell as good as the Recharge and I didn't notice a difference like I did immediately with the recharge. If you have tried this product and liked it, let me know!

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Until Next Time...
Lady Bea

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Photoshoot with Cyn!

There is nothing more breathtaking then getting that one shot you can't take your eyes off of. All you think is wow, I took that? And you remember why you got into the game in the first place. Every single time we shoot with Cyn, that's how I feel with at least 1 of her shots. She is a fantastic and very pliable model and will pretty much try anything no matter how weird it sounds. So, we shot Cyn yesterday and I have a new favorite shot in my portfolio....

We have several shoots coming up, so be on the lookout for more work. This image was shot with a Nikon D90 with a 24-105 lens, 7.1 Apeture, 1/125Shutter White balance measured on a grey card then set on flash, and 100 ISO with Paul Buff strobes. I edit in Lightroom then CS5.5

Until Next Time...

Lady Bea

Homemade Crock Pot Beef Stew

Don't you love when spring decides to come and such beautifully warm days and cool evenings? Ah perfect evenings for a warm bowl of beef stew. My recipe is SO simple and made in the crock pot so you get to smell the yumminess ALL day long. Mmm Mmm Mmm.

You will need :
2.5 Beef Stew Meat
3c Beef Stock Broth
1.5c Cranberry/Grape Juice
Carrots - About 3 medium carrots
Potatoes - About 4 medium
1 Medium to Large onion depending on your families taste
CornStarch
Flour
Brown Gravy Mix
Au Ju Mix


I cut my potatoes and carrots the night before because it was a long process. Dice the potatoes into cubes and cover them completely in water and in an airtight container in the fridge to ensure that they do not turn brown. Do the same with the carrots. (Of course you can do this all morning of as well)

In a separate container add your beef and 1/2c flour, 1tea salt, 1/2tea pepper, 1tea garlic powder and mix until all the beef is completely coated. Dice your onion small and mix into the beef.  Then pour in 1/2 of the container of beef stock and mix. Cover and place in refrigerator until the next morning.

Wake up! It's time to start dinner! Beef stew takes 7-10 hours to cook, so get an early start so you'll have the most tender beef you could ask for!

In the crock pot add in your Beef and onion mix, the rest of the beef stock, cranberry juice, carrots, potatoes and the following spices..

1Tb Parsley
1Tb Oregano
1/2Tb Thyme
1/2Tb Salt
1 package of brown gravy mix
1 package of Au Ju mix

And add in enough water to cover the stew just so it is barely covered.

Andddd that's it! For 5-6 hours anyways. Crank that crock up on high and cook all day...

1 hour before dinner time take out 1/2 c of the broth and add in 1.5Tb of Corn Starch, this will thicken the broth into gravy. If in 15 minutes it's not thick enough for your taste add another Tablespoon of corn starch, but chef beware...the sauce WILL thicken as it cools..don't add too much or you'll get a very floury taste to your stew.

Enjoy!!

Crock Pot Beef Stew