SHADE. Black Opal is shady, but in a good way. As in offering us shades of blues, golds, greens and purples that we never thought we would wear. Black Opal is the official makeup of the Diva-spectacular soon-to-be released film Sparkle … While we wait in anticipation of seeing the late great Whitney Houston play mom to American Idol winning alum Jordan Sparks, we are gonna glam up: Black Opal will be running a fabulous contest for one lucky winner plus 10 of her besties to win a spa day and a private screening party of the movie. To enter through August 17, log on to www.blackopalbeauty.com and click on your favorite look and learn how to recreate that Sparkle sheen with three different looks from the collection:

• Sultry Siren: Charm them all with alluring and bewitching jewel tones.
• Smoldering Goddess: Seduce them with sensual and enticing shades of gray.
• Spicy Ingénue: Beguile and sparkle in dazzling and captivating hues of honey.

Black Opal is also offering consumers who purchase products totaling $15 or more online 15 percent off, plus FREE shipping using the code “SPARKLE.”

TASTE. It’s Ice Cream Week, and I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream. Some of us really scream as we roll over in deep pain due to lactose intolerance issues. That’s why we love So Delicious Almond Milk ice creams. They are the gluten free, Kosher alternative to dairy-based ice cream. You’ll love the flavor and texture, and the fact that it’s low in fat and calories.

SWEAT. Try a “kill me now workout with Crossfit, the hot, new workout that kicks your entire body in gear. Crossfit  guides and coaches you every step of the way through unique and structured workouts that will get you fit, fast! Check out our video demo on Monday to get your own taste of this latest fitness craze!

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