This week on, The Chelsea Krost Show, we teamed up with Self Magazine’s Dream Team to get head to toe ready for SUMMER!

Expert Amber Herring, Accessories Editor and Beauty Mixologist taught us great at home remedies for hair, skin, and lips. The reason at-home recipes work so incredibly well and give you instant, amazing results is because you’re using fresh, natural ingredients. Everything you’re putting on your skin or hair is an active ingredient, which gives you major results.

Summer Face Scrub:
(perfect for anyone who starts to breakout as soon as it gets hot outside)
You’ll need:
1/2 cup applesauce
3 T brown sugar
2 T green tea leaves
2 T olive oil

Apples are a fruit acid that help exfoliate dead skin cells (which clog pores and lead to acne) and can even help lighten dark spots left from acne. By the way, eating an apple can also help whiten teeth! The fruit rubs against your
teeth and manually scrubs away any surface stains you got, say from your coffee that morning.
Brown sugar: this just gives you some grit that’ll scrub the dead cells away
Green tea: one of the best antioxidants out there (antioxidants keep your skin healthy)
Olive oil hydrates skin

Directions:
Mix everything in a bowl until it forms a light paste, then splash water onto skin and gently massage the mixture in for 30 seconds to a minute. Rinse. Do this up to 3 times per week.

So-Shiny Hair Mask
(perfect for when your hair has gotten dull and dry from too much sun, wind, and swimming)
You’ll need:
2 T olive oil
1 egg
1 T honey
1/2 of a mashed avocado

Olive oil adds shine
Egg has protein to strengthen hair. It also helps with volume and shine.
Honey hydrates (it’s a “humectant” which means that it attracts and holds water in the skin)
Avocado has tons of vitamins (like A, C, and E). It’s hydrating and may even encourage hair growth.

Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl. Section off your dry hair. Apply the mask with your hands to each section, then twist and clip against your head. Put on a shower cap (it’ll trap the heat, which helps the mask absorb) and wait anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. Then rinse out the mask and shampoo and condition as usual.

Berry Lip Stain
(perfect lip color that seriously lasts all day and isn’t sticky at all!)
You’ll need:
1/2 cup petroleum jelly
1 scoop (or 2 packets) Natural Cherry Pomegranate Crystal Light
A jar or tin to put it in
Water

Directions:
Mix both ingredients in a bowl, adding 1 tsp water a few drops at a time until gloss turns berry red. Put it into your jar or tin.

Amber Herring’s Must Have Fashion Accessories:

Sunglasses – 3 trends: mirrored, colorful transparent, printed
What says summer more than a great pair of sunglasses?

RayBan flash mirror lenses – $150 ray-ban.com
- iconic aviator reinvented
- matte transparent frame and super trendy flash mirror lenses
- mirrors are a huge trend in eyewear – see it continuing into the fall Tory Burch, Anna Sui, Victoria Beckham
- Mirrors provide instant cool factor and who doesn’t love hiding behind mirror lenses?
- aviators look great on practically any face shape

Fantaseyes purple transparent – $22 Fantas-eyes.com
- A “way-round” shape – combo of a wayfarer and round “Lennon” style frames
- Transparent feels really summery because they almost have a jelly look to them – throw back to the jelly flats of our childhood
- another trend that’s continuing into fall Anna Sui
- round shape is great for heart shaped, square
- great thing about these is the pinched corners – can add dimensions to a round face
- oval faces can wear pretty much any shape sunglasses
LeSpecs animal print frame – $59
- animal print is a classic made fun in bright colors
- oversize frame waycat is flattering on most face shapes

You Can find all these trends in a variety of shapes and colors.

Clear Accessories – 5 trends

Clear accessories were a huge trend on the spring runway from Valentino to Burberry and we saw it really carry over to summer accessories. Perfect for summer and especially the beach because can they can get wet and can easily be wiped off.

Jack Rogers beach bag – $228 – jackrogersusa.com
- Amazing colorful beach bag from Jack Rogers has a tribal, festival feel with the embroidery and pom poms – another big trend for summer.
- If you don’t want everyone to see what you’re carrying you can put some opaque printed pouches inside
- Love these printed pouches from Baggu – $16 for set of 3 – baggu.com
- Great thing about trying the clear trend for a beach bag is you don’t have a lot of things to hide sunscreen, towel, etc.
- Can get wet, sandy, sunscreen, oil and it wipes right off

Nasty Gal pretty clear clutch – $58 – nastygal.com
- Great day to night bag option as well – clear envelope clutch with a detachable cross body strap
- Has a built in removable gold pouch so you can choose what’s secret and not so secret in your bag
- Studs give it a little edge

Via Spiga white Lucite heel – $135 – viaspiga.com
- The clear trend gets elevated in this white vinyl strap, Lucite heel style
- These have a platform and a lightly cushioned insole to make them a little more comfy
- Something sexy about seeing your skin through the straps. Elongates the legs and shows off your tan.

Forever 21 peep-toe jelly flats – $24.80
- Great day to night flat with neon jelly panels. The peep-toe and bow make them feel sweet.
- Comfortable way to try the trend.

Nasty Gal neon nights clear cap – $35 – nastygal.com
- Baseball caps are making a huge comeback. They are not just for sporty wear anymore. This version with neon jelly panels proves that. Can be dressed up with a pencil skirt or dressed down with jeans.
- Perfect for the beach also to protect your face from the sun.

Beach to Bar Jewelry – 3 trends
Packing for a weekend getaway or vacation – you want jewelry that can multitask and is light and easy. Important to be cute and comfortable – especially when the weather warms up.

Personal Word Necklace
Jennifer Zeuner Loved and Love necklace: jenniferzeuner.com
Jane Basch “Happy” necklace: janebasch.com
- personal jewelry is always a huge trend, but we’ve seen even more styles with mantras or inspirational words like “love” and “happy”
- huge trend going into fall you’ll see larger styles and a wider variety of mantras
- little gold necklace is perfect for summer because you never have to take it off
- looks as great with a bikini as it looks with a dress

Stackable bracelets
Jewels by Dunn – $36-44
- like the ones seen on our June cover with Shay Mitchell
- bring a bunch on vacation with you and stack several different ones together every day to get a different look’
- some of these are even a little rubbery so they’re great in water Waterproof watches
Neff water resistant watches – $30
- Nothing better than a waterproof watch that looks cute enough to wear after the beach
- Black and white – which is a huge trend for summer – with a pop of color or something more 80’s looking in neon and patterns

I am SO excited for this week’s episode of, The Chelsea Krost Show.
We are talking Fitness, Fashion, and Beauty with 3 of the editors from Self Magazine.

While studying Nutrition at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition I have learned many great Food and Lifestyle alternatives that are so great to know for this summer.

Here are some of my personal Favorites for summer.

Fitness:

I have been all about Yoga, Pilates, and Spinning for the past several months. I am a gym rat and LOVE to feel strong and fit. But, I realized that I was not only getting bored of the machines at the gym I was also getting bulky. Because I focused most on, “Burning Calories” I never considered Yoga to be an alternate fitness option. Well, I was very wrong. Yoga has really done wonders for my body and my mind. Yoga has helped decrease my stress, given me more mental clarity, helped my flexability, motivates me to eat clean, and to stay active. Yoga can indirectly assist with your weight loss goals, which is why a few studies have shown that people who do yoga on a regular basis are thinner than people who do not. I have truly seen a great difference in my arms and legs, which I always felt were the hardest to tone. I highly recommend investing in Vinyassa Yoga DVD’s. The DVDs allows you to do yoga on your own time, in the comfort of your own home, and during your travels this summer.

Favs:
Shiva Rea DVD: Daily Energy Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Physique 57: http://www.physique57.com
Soul Cycle: http://www.soul-cycle.com

Fashion:
When it comes to fashion here is my motto:

Fashion staples – items that will never go out of style are worth splurging on and pair the staples with great less expensive items and fabulous accessories.

FAV Summer Trends:

BOLD/FUNKY Pants:

http://us.topshop.com

 Tribal print:

http://www.jimmyjazz.com

Pattern Sandals, Wedges, Kitten Heels:

http://piperlime.gap.com

Love the Lace:

http://www.forever21.com

Stackable rings, Knuckle rings:

http://www.etsy.com

Summer Swim Wear:

http://www.victoriassecret.com

At Home Beauty Remedies:
I love love love doing at home remedies. They are affordable, fun, and use fresh and easy to find ingredients.

Skin:
It is so hard to avoid popping those red juicy pimples. Try applying Visine Eye drops to the pimple several times per day to reduce the swelling and redness. If you cannot resist and you chose to pop your pimple apply a Rubbing Alcohol swab directly to the pimple. This will help kill bacteria, seal the zit, and scab faster.

My favorite at home mask:

• ½ of Avocado – Avocados are rich with vitamin A, which helps to remove dead skin cells from your body. They also contain an amino acid known as glutamine, which cleans and protects your skin from environmental damage. The antioxidants in avocados help to get rid of toxins that promote premature aging and wrinkling of the skin.
• 1 teaspoon of Plain Yogurt – When topically applied to the skin, yogurt will help moisturize, fight acne, prevent premature aging, relieve sunburn and reduce discoloration. It’s an all-around beauty multi-tasker.
• ½ teaspoon of Honey – The chemical makeup of honey gives the substance properties that can speed healing and prevent infection. The smooth, thick texture also keeps moisture close to the skin, which can help your complexion become supple and glowing. Skin Care Resource Center reports that current research has determined the effectiveness of honey as a natural form of sunscreen, to protect the skin from sun damage and premature wrinkling.

• These fresh ingredients are also great to use for At Home Hair Remedies as well!

Xo, Chelsea

Since the now viral cover “The Me Me Generation” of Time Magazine’s May 20 issue is only currently available digitally to Time’s subscribers, there has been a social media frenzy regarding the cover. How many people though have actually read the article?

I have received many requests for comments regarding  Joel Stein’s article and feel that this will just empower Millennials even more to prove that they are the generation to provide “positive” changes in the world.

The Time Magazine cover is the perfect example of why it is so important to have a Millennial platform that highlights incredible people within the generation that are defeating those stereotypes.

The Chelsea Krost Show strives to bring these amazing Millennials to the forefront and celebrate their goals and accomplishments.

Here is a recent Chelsea Krost TV Show that is all about what Millennials are doing to benefit others and dispel the myths about their being lazy, narcissistic,  and lacking goals.

This spring, Self Magazine celebrates the 20^th Anniversary of Workout in the Park, the iconic active lifestyle event with a hands-on, all-in-one roster of workouts, workshops, giveaways and more – all designed to bring SELF’s total well-being philosophy to life.

To help celebrate this event, Self Magazine is sharing with our followers 1 amazing “Self Fit Kit” #Giveaway valued at $200!

Here is what the winner will receive:

• VSX Sprot by Victoria Scret’s Secret workout accessory
•  $25 Wendy’s Gift Card to try out one of their new salads
•  Refreshing Zico Coconut Water
• SELF t-shirt
• Smartfood Selects Popped Chips
• Full-sized La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen, plus much more!
• Each Fit Kit winner will recieve a pari of tickets to either the Chicago or NYC Workout in the Park event (regularly prices at $20 per ticket; dependent on where winner lives). TRAVEL IS NOT INCLUDED

Giveaway Guidelines- Please read carefully:

1. Follow Self.com on Twitter and Facebook
2. Follow Chelsea Krost on Twitter and Facebook
3. Copy and paste to tweet 1 of the following tweets:                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Fabulous Giveaway from @SelfMagazine for a Self Fit Kit” valued at $200 w/  @ChelseaKrost Show http://bit.ly/123KiVj #Workoutinthepark                                                                                                                                                                                 Enter for  chance to win “Self Fit Kit” value $200 from @SelfMagazine on  @ChelseaKrost Show http://bit.ly/123KiVj #Workoutinthepark                                                                                                     
4. Post here after you complete steps 1-3 with your Twitter user name. Each extra tweet will get you another entry into the drawing.
5. Participants must live within Continental U.S.
6. All entries must be completed by Wednesday, May 8 at 4:00 pm EST. Winner will be chosen at random.
7. Winner will be announced on the Chelsea Krost Radio Show. You will be able to tune in here to listen live.

Cannot wait to announce the winner on my show May 8!! Get ready for a great show and good luck on our #Giveaway!!!

SELF will be on the Chelsea Krost Radio Show on May 8 at 7 pm EST and Chelsea Krost TV show on May 14 talking about “Getting Head to Toe Ready for Summer” with fitness moves, fashion tips and DIY beauty tips at 7:30 pm EST on Philly WMCN44 and also on The Chelsea Krost Show website’s homepage.

You may have heard me mention before that I was bullied in school.  Since then putting an end to bullying has become on of my deepest passions.  This is why I want to tell you about the Day of Silence, happening this coming Friday, April 19^th. Students across the country will take a vow of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.

Recently we have seen in the media that throughout the country, schools have begun to take a tougher stance against bullying.  However, many acts of bullying are either unseen by school officials or are still being handled ineffectively. Also, cyberbullying can start on school grounds thanks to cell phones and continues to happen after school as well. The Day of Silence is an effort against bullying LGBT students in schools and everywhere else.

As someone who can relate to the pain, sadness and frustration of bullying, I hope that our schools will continue to increase efforts against the harassment of young people.  I also hope that by using our voices (or by not using them in this case), we can show that bullying in any form will not be tolerated.  Even with more of an effort being paid to bullying, there are still too many stories to count about young people who are being bullied right now.

A bully may seem confident and controlling.  The truth, however, is that they are the weak ones because they feel the need to bring others down.  Whether they admit it or not, bullies are typically experiencing a situation that is causing sadness or confusion.  They take it out on others as a way to feel better and to gain back some sense of control.  We all know that there is nothing cool about purposely trying to make others feel badly about themselves, no matter what the reason. Every time I wanted to stand up for my self against my bullies I remembered my mom telling me, “Always kill them with kindness because in the end you will come out smelling like a rose.”

Taking this vow on the Day of Silence is making a powerful statement about the important issue of anti-LGBT bullying. To learn more about the Day of Silence, go to: http://dayofsilence.com/.  You can also follow the conversation on Twitter at #DayofSilence or on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/NationalDayofSilence.

Together we really can stop the silence

Today’s job market is very competitive. Being able to list work experience on a resume will help the chance of you getting your foot in the door when applying for a job position in the future. Students who have completed one or more internships during their college career are more likely to adapt, excel, and feel confident in their first job out of college. The best tip I every learned was to utilize an internship as a learning tool and networking opportunity to gain contacts that may help you down the road. In this competitive world it is about WHAT you know and WHO you know.

*I am working with MasterCard as a paid spokesperson for their #InternsWanted program. All opinions are my own.

By: Loving Parents

Rob and Charlene Spierer

Our daughter, Lauren Spierer, disappeared on June 3, 2011. Every time we write, think or utter those words we are riveted back to the afternoon we received the phone call about her disappearance. It is impossible to explain, as we continue to search for Lauren, what the experience of having a missing child is like. There is no explanation for why this has happened. Imagine learning one of the most important people in your world has disappeared and there is not enough information available from friends and acquaintances to find them. There is no reason to think the people Lauren was last with, wouldn’t do everything in their power to help us find her. But, alas, there is deafening silence. That silence compounds our frustration, our desperation and our grief in not having found Lauren. It threatens to be our undoing but make no mistake, we will never give up. Just as someone in your life is special to you, be it child, friend or family member… Lauren is special to us. As the new school year begins, we hope and pray that more information about Lauren’s disappearance will be forthcoming. We remain in Bloomington for one purpose…TO FIND LAUREN.

http://findlauren.com/donate

8 Things You Should Know About Public Restroom Safety!

     Ladies how many public restrooms do you think you’ve visited since you were a little girl? For me I would have to say it’s been thousands! Patiently we stand with our arms (and legs) crossed waiting for our turn and hoping that when we finally get there that the stall door will lock & if we are really lucky there might be even be a little square left for us to use. This is usually the case when we are in high traffic areas or busy venues.

    Occasionally we will find ourselves faced with a walk down a long hall to a restroom where there is nobody waiting in line and 10-25 stalls to choose from. Seems like a dream come true right? I guess it could be… Continue reading →

Tomorrow after The Chelsea Krost Show at 8pm EST I will be hosting a Twitter party with @MasterCardNews to talk about the great #InternsWanted program.

Here is how to join the Twitter Party:

• All you have to do is go to www.tweetchat.com and login through Twitter.

• Then enter the hashtag internswanted at the top of the page (FYI – the “#” is already there, so no need to add again).

• After you enter internswanted at the top of the page you officially have entered the party.

Below is more info on the #InternsWanted Campaign and how to apply.

Let’s chat away!!!

Chelsea

More About #InternsWanted

Through the #InternsWanted campaign, MasterCard wants to find ambitious Millennials with big ideas for a cashless future. Continue reading →

MasterCard is on a global hunt for Millennials with high hopes and big ideas for a cashless future. The #internswanted campaign pits college students around the world to compete for internships using social media.  Applicants are asked to submit an idea for a product, system, app or technique that can help people go cashless in the future.  Successful candidates will validate their application through social media using the #InternsWanted hashtag.

The U.S. campaign will run from March 14 to April 10, 2013. The Canada campaign will run from March 7 to April 7, 2013.

Additional Details on U.S. Internships:

- The internships are paid, full-time opportunities running from June 3rd to August 9^th

Continue reading →