anna, Author at The Clyck

July 20, 2015

WedTech, Bridal Goes 2.0

As wedding season rolls right in, it may be hard to find that key inspiration to set your big day apart from the rest. But finding that necessary creativity doesn’t have to be hard, as new bridal tech innovations are providing new and exciting ways to remember your special day.

To stay ahead of the bridal pack, here’s four ways to keep your guests guessing. For interactive wedding rings, game changing apps, photobooths and more, here’s how to add that unique spark to your upcoming ceremony.

New Vantage Points:

To get those jaw dropping camera angles found in unexpected places, brides of today are getting far more crafty when it comes wedding photography. To get those fantastic shots, brides are now tucking cameras in their bouquets or propping them on top of bottles of booze.

To capture all of life’s beautiful moments try picking up cameras like the GoPro HERO +LCD ($299.99), which allow you snap photos up to five frames per second.

Photo Booth Moves And Digital Scrapbooking Credit: The Booth

If you want your wedding photos to stand out, opting for a photobooth can help give your guests photographs they can truly remember. Standard static shots are now being replaced with animated gifs, so guests can get in on the fun and upload right to social media tools like Instagram during the reception.

To keep abreast of all your photos, use memory collecting apps like Wedding Party, which let you capture photos of your engagement and wedding in real time. Apps like this one even creates a video from all of the content starting at $199.

Wedding Rings Of The Future

Credit: CNET

Even your standard wedding rings are getting in on the futuristic fun, as innovative styles and options allow couples to do a different take on the usual ring shindig. Rings like Galatea’s Momento Diamond for example can hold text and pictures, allowing users to see their vows, special pictures right at their disposal.

But if you still want a traditional rock, trust resources like Brilliance to help you make better buying decisions. Allowing consumers test out different diamond shapes, this handy site allows you to print out and try on different 3D shapes, which ultimately helps you find that perfect match.

App Enabled Bartending

Your bachelor and bachelorette parties just got more interesting thanks to this free, smart app-enabled bartending which allows you to access hundreds of drink recipes right at your fingertips. Also providing you with real time instructions, this visual app helps you know when to pour and when to stop, giving you only the tastiest of drinks each and every time.

Would you try any of these techy bridal finds? Share all your burning thoughts below!

anna

You’re Summering Wrong – Product Upgrades You Don’t Know About

As the planet’s natural ozone layer has thinned out over the years, it’s important to keep all parts of your body equally protected. And although many brands are incorporating adequate sun protection to a lot of product formulas, it’s still wise to brush up on your block whenever you can.

To keep both your hair and skin equally prepared, we’re handpicking eight beach bag lifesavers that will help you avoid any sun-induced beauty catastrophe. From medicated deodorants to post-sun products, here’s how to keep up to speed with the coming summer season.

For All Over Protection

Who knew that SPF protection could actually start from the minute you shower? For broad spectrum defense that you can use on your face, body and hair, this shower-on delight gives you a daily layer of defense that stands tall against the sun’s harmful rays. And unlike the sticky residue caused by most sun creams, this nourishing wash leaves your skin velvety smooth.

KLENSKIN Shower On SPF, $28

For Sweat Proof Deodorant

Deodorants can zap away odors and sweat pronto, but to guarantee longer lasting results, adding a pick-me-up in your bag is a good way to go. Basking in the sun can cause you to sweat a great deal, so to keep your underarms fresh and dry, packing some underarm wipes can make a huge difference. For immediate relief, DERMAdoctor’s MED e TATE antiperspirant wipes use a special medicated formula, to suppress excessive sweat and odors.

DERMAdoctor’s MED e TATE, $19

For A Sweat Resistant Base

Primers are one essential every beauty bag needs, so if you plan on wearing a full face at the beach or at the pool, having a sun shielding base product is crucial. For a weightless primer you can trust, this SkinCeuticals favorite offers high sun protection, while keeping your face matte and oil free.

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50, $34

For Sun Shielded Strands

Think your hair is perfectly safe when you’re frollicking under the sun? Guess again! Taking care of your strands and scalp is equally important, as the delicate skin surrounding your hair is just as vulnerable to damaging UVA/UVB rays. For water-resistant protection you can count on, this lightweight mist coats strands with unwavering defense which lasts up to 16 hours.

Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, $28

For SPF Refreshment

To give your makeup setting sprays a boost, opt for a product keeps your face defended from whatever the elements throw your way. For a lightweight spray that won’t cramp both your bag and your pores, this SuperGoop find easily sets makeup while offering broad spectrum SPF 50 in the process.

SuperGoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50, $12

For Post Sun Relief

Chances are you’ll definitely encounter embarrassing sunburn sometime this summer, so to help speed up your skin’s natural healing process, know that prevention is key. It’s best to be prepped with post sun gel product that cools down irritated skin fast, so to soothe your skin with ease, know that this Dermalogica lifesaver can shorten recovery time, while helping to minimize the appearance of redness.

Dermalogica After Sun Repair, $33

For Sexy Siren Waves

For heatless waves that don’t require any curling irons or crimpers, look no further than a day at the beach to give your hair some necessary oomph. If you want those post beach waves, stashing a texturizing spray or paste inside your bag can give you a voluminous ‘do on the go. To get beach styles on the whim, this strong holding paste gives hair that loose and matte wave you crave.

evo box o’ bollox texture paste, $30

Would you add these interesting beach buys to your bag? Share your thoughts below!

anna

Upgrade your beach beauty pronto

If you’re looking to upgrade your beauty-by-the-beach this summer, perhaps it’s time to move beyond the usual sunscreen and beach towel shindig.

With recent product innovations, comes high tech revelations; bringing you everything from futuristic forms of sun protection, to insect repellent that also doubles as a perfume. Ready to kiss those boring summer buys goodbye? Here’s six off-kilter essentials, sure to reboot your sun-drenched days pronto.
Curated and written by Courtney Leiva.

For Unbeatable Tech

When you’re soaking in some rays, it can be hard to determine when exactly you should reapply your block. Sure you could wait every-so-often, but for a gadget that accurately measures sun exposure, the JUNE by netatmo Platinum Color gadget is sure to do the trick. Although it looks like a stylish bracelet, this high-tech beach bag beauty essential delivers helpful notifications on when you should reapply any sun protecting products.

JUNE by netatmo-Platinum Color, $129

Laser-Treat Sunburn

Even the most diligent SPF-toting of us can fall victim to the sun’s wrath. Thankfully your dermatologist can now jump-start your healing process with more than a topical steroid. The use of a red diode light from the Healite II from Lutronic can decrease the inflammation associated with a bad sunburn. It’s FDA-approved to decrease inflammation and can relieve a bit of the pain associated with the sizzle in just a few minutes.

For SPF Wipes

For effective sun protection that doesn’t have to cramp up your bag, portable wipes are good thing to have on hand. To treat your skin to essential SPF 30, trust these lightweight wipes to set into the skin quickly without leaving a greasy or oily residue.

BeautyRx Essential Solar Defense Pads SPF 30, $25

For Innovative Bug Protection

The looming threat of bug bites is always a hassle when you’re trying to relax on the beach, so to rev up your bug protection, you don’t have to settle for a product that flat out stinks. For a insect repelling spray that smells just like your favorite perfume, the Aromaflage Fragrance & Insect Repellent wards away insects while delivering notes of cedarwood and vanilla to your skin.

Aromaflage Fragrance & Insect Repellent, $65

For A Sand-Free Beach Towel

There’s nothing worse than the elements wreaking havoc on your beach towel, so if you’re on the hunt for both a sand and water ready staple, this unique pick me up picks up less sand than a terry cloth towel. Also drying faster than most towels, you won’t have to worry about lugging around a soaked towel once you’re ready to call it a day.

Findikli Design Cemberlitas Peshtemal, $38

For Recovering Strands

Overexposure to the sun’s rays can leave your hands parched and dry, so to help your strands bounce back, adding in a nourishing recovery spray can totally work wonders. For a leave-in-conditioner that revitalizes overworked hair, keep this Alterna must-have on hand for instant relief.

Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray, $22

Would you incorporate any of these finds into your summer? Share your thoughts below!

anna