Glitter-a Glamazon's Sparkle!

Glitter-a Glamazon's Sparkle!

Ciao bella,

Fancy Dress

In my Disco days I owned a huge palette of Glitter pots in every color! I matched the color of glitter to every outfit I wore for a night of dancing & fun! The glitter was not only for your eyes but for anywhere and everywhere including our hair. Glitter was always all over my apartment and sheets in those days.

I use it to decorate a finger nail for the holidays or a special occasion of fancy dress. Red and green for Christmas. White to represent snow and orange for Halloween! Purple, green and gold for Mardi Gras. A light dusting of gold or pink across the decollate is quite seducing!

Glitter's luminescent and lustrous glow is attractive to the eye wherever it is placed. The reflective flecks of plastic come in varied sizes and shapes. Powdered form as well as in sprays and gel and fragranced lotions are everywhere. I always preferred the tiny micron specks of high quality cut plastic. Deriving from the polyester family rolls of this plastic film are cut to consistency and accuracy of the cut and shape, usually hexagonal. Having the uncanny ability of reflecting light as it shines off the many surfaces of each finely cut speck I rejoice to proudly admit to being a Glitter Queen! In my cosmetic stash I have collected "Tony & Tina" pencil eyeliners in every shade with the micron glitter that enhances my eyes beautifully. Green is my fav. Unfortunately as everywhere in the world of beauty there are creative differences. So with the divorce of Tony & Tiny, their eyeliner and product line no longer exists. Boo-hoo! However micron glitter rules! Quality made succeeds as well.

Our thanks for the invention of glitter go to Henry Ruschmann, a machinist in New Jersey. In 1934 he invented an efficient manner of grinding up plastics into huge amounts of glitter. His company Meadowbrook Inventions is still in business today and one of the famous makers of glitter production! A shining tribute of longevity!

So glam it up gals and put some sparkle in your life with glitter!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Beauty and Brains

Beauty and Brains

Ciao bella,

There are just some things in life you are undoubtedly grateful! When strangers became friends and these friends have been there for you in good and tough times! When teachers who could be teaching at Harvard are teaching you in an Adult Ed class atmosphere. How lucky can you be? This wonderful school to learn it all is The Cambridge Center for Adult Education in Harvard Square.

When I first moved to Beacon Hill almost 23 years ago I came with no friends and barely made any at all within the first years. I spent many afternoons on my apartment's finished roof deck staring out onto The Massachusetts State House and the rushing people below. There were so many people I wanted to meet. I yearned to meet them all! But how?

I attended trade school in Cosmetology. That training was a unique and serious education in itself! I may write a book about it all and how my life is enriched! Making people beautiful, making them feel instantly fab and learning to mix hair color and cutting perimetric shapes was quite satisfying. However I craved to learn how to read Shakespeare, see Opera and discuss it, even poetry and short stories needed to be conquered. Reading "Dante" will hold a special place in my heart. A column for another day!

So one day while I was shopping Harvard Square on the famous Brattle Street there it was a yellow school house with a rich history. I went in and brought home the catalog of brain feasting offerings! It's been a fantastic experience for 20 years meeting many teachers and classmates becoming life long friends!

The classes offered now are cooking in their New kitchen space in The Blacksmith House, languages galore, acting, photography, grammar and a marvelous line up of hundreds of classes of everything under the sun! A New class BEAUTY & THE BRAIN by a Neuroscientist will discuss Beauty and what it is!

So consider taking a class, learn something new and feel smart!

Say hi to Obi & Kevin! They can certainly satisfy your interests!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Bitty Betty Perfumes! Which scent is you?

Bitty Betty Perfumes! Which scent is you?

Ciao bella,

Wearing Her Age Well

Quite unique from the marketing world to sell perfume! It's a "Touch, Try & Buy" perfume line created by ART + SCIENCE, a full-service brand licensing company. For the first time ever you can touch the box to release each Bitty Betty's scent before buying it. This amazing "try me" feature was developed by Celessense Technologies. It consists of a micro encapsulation delivery system that allows for effective scent infusion in print and textiles. With a light touch you may sample fragrance without all the fuss of those spray testers which I personally dislike!

There are four Bitty Betty fragrances available. Each her own personality and scent. The Bettys are reminiscent of World War II pin up girls! Beautiful as they perch on each of their own scent!

BETTY - flirty, fun with red lips is the life of the party! Orange citrus, white tea leaves, hints of Jasmine, rose petal and musk make this gal desirable!

RITA - a fierce warrior with fiery red hair boosts the morales of others while mastering a baton act! Italian bergamot with the subtle aroma of rose, violet and wood make this combo irresistible!

LIBERTY - a classic beauty sailing the high seas with a smile. Mediterranean and citrus with hints of floral will take you away to far away lands.

CINDY - a true cowgirl who enjoys square dancing, BBQ and rolling in the hay! Citrus, passionfruit and berries with undertones of magnolia, freesia, cedar wood and amber will bring out the Wild West in all of us!

So "touch, smell & buy" one or all of Bitty Betty's fragrance and smell it good!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Fabulous. Never better.

Fabulous. Never better.

Ciao bella,

Wearing Her Age Well

Is this your response when asked "How are you?" Why it should be! I realize better than anyone that maintaining our looks and health is a daily challenge! However looking back there has never been such wonderful research and facts on how to keep a positive outlook and health awareness as today.

Read your monthly magazines and get "in the know" on how to cure the blues, cook a new great meal, read a short story that will take you to a new place. Don't wine about the winter weather however look forward to the splendid spring and summer that is just around the corner. New England is really a great place to live! On these winter days cuddle up with that novel you've wanted to read. Clean out a closet or a draw and donate the items you have not used for 5 years. Feel cleansed of the clutter. It truly is a remarkable feeling.

Give yourself a home spa day! Most of what you'll need is in your kitchen!

Try this Strawberry Mask-mash 3 strawberries and apply them to your face for 10 minutes. Rinse your complexion. You will have gently exfoliated your skin while the Vitamin C works to make skin brighter! Looking good is feeling good!

Try this skin-calming "green juice" to depuff- in juicer combine 1 cup pineapple, 1/2 cucumber and a half green apple! Good nutrition leads to healthy, radiant skin!

Learn to meditate. Great exercise for body and mind. Just a few minutes a day can smooth out the wrinkles!

Use your Skincare Regimen diligently. They only work when you use them!

So after following these few renewal tricks, the next time you're asked "How are you?" You can respond. Fabulous. Never better!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Get In Love With Lush!

Get In Love With Lush!

Ciao bella,

Mary with two friends at LUSH in Berlin

Usually I get my "Lush" list ready from Lush catalog and I'm off to my fav Lush store to purchase it all! Great gifts for friends and myself. However this year I'm going in for just Valentines Day luscious-ness!

Lift your heart and spirit with some skin softening, scented LUSH!

Here is what you'll find for lover's day at Lush!

LOVE LOCKET BATH BOMB - inspired by a locket necklace made with uplifting, sensual oils. "Unlock" the yellow center for a secret hidden inside! Outside of the locket is full of paper hearts that will float on the surface of the water then a hidden heart inside will create a spectacular scenario to make hearts flutter!

NEON LOVE SOAP - inspired by 12 months of Neon Love and lyrics from love songs in neon writing. Scented with rosewood oils, bergamot for rich fragrance. Cut a sliver to find a "heart" felt surprise!

PRINCE CHARMING SHOWER GEL - made for princesses or anyone who needs a Prince Charming in their life! Fit for royalty this neon pink shower gel with marshmallow root, Fair Trade Vanilla base with almond oil to moisturize. Using refreshing pomegranate juice to refresh - Prince Charming will sweep you off your feet!

CLOSE TO YOU MASSAGE BAR - a super softening, rich blend of Shea butter and olive oil. Made with corn flower to make skin silky smooth to bring someone Close To You!

TENDER IS THE NIGHT MASSAGE BAR - a sensual and sexy massage bar is here year round! Melt this bar on your skin and take in the intoxicating blend of vanilla, jasmine and ylang ylang.

THE KISS LIP TINT - moisturizing butters and a very tasty organic agave syrup leave lips plumper for kissable lips!

Also check out TOUCAN LOVE GIFT inspired by the 1980s movie Cocktail, and Tom Cruise's memorable Hawaiian shirts! Includes love inspiring treats!

Also NEON LOVE GIFT - includes RED FUN to inspire the gift recipient to leave messages for their loved one in bath or shower! Includes TURKISH DELIGHT shower smoothie and DUSK TIL DAWN MASSAGE BAR to be enjoyed by two! BUBBLEGUM LIP SCRUB for smooth sensuous lips!

So get the love on and make it a LUSH-ious Valentines's Day!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Pierced Ears-only please!

Pierced Ears-only please!

Ciao bella,

My parents left it up to me when I acquired the desire to pierce my ears. I was a teen and I decided one day to visit our local Methuen Mall and get my ears pierced. It was an enlightening experience with no fear because I knew in the end I would be able to decorate my ear lobes with complete abandon! And I certainly have! At this point I will never be able to wear all my earrings unless I live to be 90! From 4-inch long Chinese pagodas, to pea size cultured pearls, they fill my jewelry arsenal! Who remembers their ear piercing -- when and how & did they do it against Mom's wishes? I needed to put my thinking cap on for that one. After all it is sort of the first sign of independence, freedom or just a statement especially if it was more than ear piercing. I just remember doing it and then telling my parents knowing they probably wouldn't mind. After all coming from Sicilian decent on Mom's side, babies had their ears pierced in infancy. Mom thought it was great and liked my first gold starter studs! I still have them!

Pierced ears go back to biblical days and Moses. Wearing pierced earring loops was a sign of being a slave in the Bible!

In India when girls pierced their ear lobes it was a symbol of a religious act.

To insure a proper Christian burial sailors wore a pierced earring of gold. Wearing the earring loop of gold indicated they sailed around the world and if perished in lands unknown the earring would insure a proper burial!

These present days pierced ears are for embellishing the ear. In a few years down the road I had each ear lobe pierced with another hole insuring to give the other a rest. In the eighties earrings were long & weighted heavy. I saw too many drooped and split ear lobes in my day & it was not going to happen to me! I also may wear clips now and then as a preventative measure. Getting my first pierced ears were the first sign of growing up to become the glamour gal I proudly am today! So many styles for every mood can make a beautiful outlook with just a few ear bobs to frame your face fashionably so!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Hair Will Always Be Your Crowning Glory!

Hair Will Always Be Your Crowning Glory!

Ciao bella,

"The day I don't dye my hair is the day I can't get my hands over my head." -- quote from my classmate Kathy's Aunt.

When I first started out in Cosmetology I serviced clients all day by styling their hair. I did everything from men's haircuts (my specialty) to ladies roller sets, tinting and perms. I enjoyed all of it. When teasing the hair while using spray lacquer (hairspray) I could create so many different styles. High beehives, prominent waves, updos with curls and bouffants were an everyday challenge. It was instant gratification for me as a creator and my clients who could see in the mirror and critique! Certainly a different way of styling from Mom and Nana's talents of machine-less perms, finger waves and pin curls! Their technique served as the basis of stylists today.

Cosmetology has completely advanced coming a long way since Aqua Net, sticky setting gel (Dippity-Do), roller sets and let's not forget pink hair tape to keep those bangs down in place. And oh those "helmet dryers"! I inherited a 1950s model from Mom's shop. It dries my long hair in 35 minutes and its like my own private Idaho -- excuse me honey I can't hear you!

New, exciting and ancient ideas have been springing up from the past! Don't get me wrong I loved owning my own natural nail salon business doing just nails for many years creating nail artistry. However I am happy to be back in a salon, still a nail tech, where hair and master stylists rule. I observe the fascinating technique of my long-time friend, master stylist Sandy. The blonde high lights she paints are so natural and becoming to all her faithful clients. And then there is Belkys who is coming up the master stylist ladder under Sandy's tutelage. She is young and full of pep. Recently I noticed her hair in so many different styles. One week her hair was shoulder length, then the next week her hair was long down her back! It wasn't a wig! It was "hair extensions"! Years ago hair pieces like this were called "switches". Then I noticed different hair streaks, different weeks. And then on a workday when a client was in my manicuring chair, Michael (another master stylist climber) came over to her and nonchalantly clipped in what else but a hair extension to make her coif fuller!

It looked so easy. Just clip in these delightful tresses to enhance fullness, length and color without the permanence of it all!

I can learn a new trick everyday. What's that saying about old dogs?

For exquisite hair visit a Dellaria Salon and make your hair your crowning glory!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Wishing one and all a happy, healthy New Year for 2014!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.