Sponsored Video: The Breathless Choir

I come from a family of nurses. My Mom is a nurse. My Dad is a Nurse. My Aunts are Nurses… you get the picture. Being that healthcare and similar initiatives are always on our radar, it should come to no surprise that when Philips sent me their video about their “Breathless Choir”, I was intrigued.  Something that I know that I take for granted is the ability to sing with no issues whatsoever. I may not be the best singer (it’s debatable) but I certainly love to do it and have nothing standing in my way but that isn’t the case for everyone.

Chronic respiratory conditions are nothing to take lightly and Philips is working every day not just to bring products to market that help people live fuller and more active lives but they are working to bring awareness to CPOD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and other respiratory diseases. This brings us back to the inspirational video that I’d like to share with you. Philips brought together 18 breathing challenged individuals and documented their journey together undertaking something that they might have considered impossible:  learning to sing. The choir performed at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, NYC their rendition of “Every Breath You Take”, which is, like, perfect. Check it out.

Choirmaster Gareth Malone worked with these folks for only 5 days, albeit intensive… but what they accomplished was amazing, am I right? If you watch the video, you'll be touched, I promise! I can’t help but feel all the feels when I think about people who struggle in their everyday lives who are given the opportunity to achieve something they might have not thought possible.

*This post has been sponsored by Philips.

Sponsored Video: TRESemmé at New York Fashion Week

There was a TRESemmé commercial that played a lot when I was a teenager... it went something like TRESemmé,TRESemmé Ooh La La. To this day, every time I see a TRESemmé product, I have to sing it a little. Talk about a jingle that sticks in your head for an eternity. But seriously, kudos to the ad team at TRESemmé for keeping a brand at the forefront of our minds for years + years, in an ever growing beauty and hair care industry.  

Being that they are a trusted brand for your hair, it should come as no surprise that they are a favorite of the fashion industry. TRESemmé is the official hair care sponsor of New York Fashion Week for the 15th time this year, and to celebrate this milestone, the beauty brand will have a few distinct spaces at NYFW. TRESemmé’s working with a ton of cool partners this fashion week. I am most excited about Rebecca Minkoff and DVF but that doesn’t mean that I am not a fan of Carolina Herrera, BCBG, Hervé Leger, Rachel Zoe, Banana Republic and Misha Noonoo. Not only will they be on site during fashion week, you can access their happenings via their Style Setters series to catch behind the scenes business (the good stuff), professional tips (the really good stuff) and runway footage (the really, really good stuff!). They’ll be your guide to everything TRESemmé, fashion week, hair care and the whole lot! It’s interesting to follow brands in situations like this so I am looking forward to how TRESemmé continues to remain with “the times”!

*This post has been sponsored by TRESemmé, but all thoughts are 100% my own.

Sponsored Post: Gillette Venus #InASnap

Have you ever forgotten to shave your legs? I know I have forgotten or perhaps just been to lazy to do it... and then immediately regretted the decision once I was out in public. Well, the concern of hairy legs is out the window since Gillette has fulfilled our dreams of smoothy-smooth legs with a razor that we can take on the go.

 

With the Gillette Venus Snap, there is no need to worry about prickly legs! Did you watch this all to familiar video from renown video blogger, Tessa Violet? She teamed up with the team at Gillette to create a Venus Snap song that is pretty funny as well as easy to relate to being a woman who appreciates the opportunity to bare some skin in the warmer weather. Going to the beach, a Summer party or headed on vacation? The little carrying case is cute, so toss it in your purse and steal away to the bathroom for a quick shave if it slips your mind in the shower... This absent minded Mama has can appreciate that! It sounds silly but you won't be sorry feeling more confident with smooth legs and a winning attitude thanks to Venus Snap.

Turn that missed spot into a chance to be in the spotlight! Tweet your "wish-I'd-shaved" moment to @Gillette Venus and video blogger Tessa Violet might turn it into a song #InASnap! 

Gillette Venus Snap lets you experience instant smoothness on-the-go. With five curve-hugging blades and a portable compact, you'll be ready for anything, anytime, anywhere. I won't be caught in a prickly situation again!

You can visit Gillette Venus' Facebook Page, Twitter and Tessa Violet's YouTube page!

*This post has been sponsored by Gillette, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Sponsored Video: Camila Coelho's Next Big Project, An Inside Look

Brazilian entrepreneur Camila Coelho has the dream of creating her own makeup line but needs help with her finances and checking her credit score in order to get her brand jump started. As someone who has always wanted to start her own business and just have the need to keep my sassy,crafty spending under control, I know that it is important to have good credit to show possible investors/creditors that you are trustworthy. I have learned this lesson over years but Discover card wants to share this knowledge with their card holders by offering them their FICO credit score monthly with their statement. Seeing your score for free each month will help you stay on top of your credit and avoid surprises. In addition to the credit score, Discover encourages Camila and other customers to take advantage of their service on-call , online and on the go. With support, each customer has everything they need to be successful in their daily lives and on the conquest of their dreams! Check out some tasty tidbits from Camila and friends...

  

Thanks to Discover, Camila can maybe make her dream of creating her own make up line come true by utilizing Discover's It Card's awesome benefits. What have you done to prepare in kickstarting your dreams, whether it's a business or just managing your every day finances with panache? 

You can visit Discover's Website or Like Discover on Facebook to keep up with everything up and coming!

*This post has been sponsored by Discover, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Sponsored Video: Burt's Bees Natural Lip Tips

You've got to know that me here at Prim and Propah loves a good lip stick, gloss or tint. Beauty stuff is in my top 5 favorite things to use and collect. No one knows color better than nature's hues, and nobody knows natural lip color better than Burt's Bees. They have your every lip coverage, sheer and full, under control so that you can choose which intensity fits your needs on any given day. Don't know which shade is best for you? Don't fret,  I took a short and fun quiz to find the perfect shade of Burt's Bees lip color for whatever coverage that I was looking for. You can find your perfect shade of Burt's Bees here and consult the ultimate beauty expert: nature. ;-)

I've used Burt's Bees products before, mostly of the lip balm nature in order to alleviate the annoyance of chapped lips but I am excited to try out the colors and coverages that our friends at BB's have to offer. Now that I have the know how, I have the tools needed to grab a lip shine that fits my complexion and needs without regret. Why not give it a shot and if you've never tried Burt's Bees products? Well, you're missing out... seriously.

Have you checked out Burt's Bees line of lip products? If so, what is your favorite?

* This post is sponsored by Burt's Bees, but concerns my own opinion

Vera Wang's Be Jeweled [Sponsored Video]

Designer Vera Wang has launched her new fragrance, Be Jeweled which if you ask me, is the perfect complement to a girls’ night out. The perfume has notes of pomegranate and champagne (celebrate!) and closes with a musk scent. Once you see the glamorous little jeweled bottle, it seems like the kind of scent you’d purchase as a gift for that young, sassy woman who wants to smell sweet and have a good time.

Opening with pomegranate, red currant, and champagne notes, the perfume's heart is composed of a passion fruit extract with pink honeysuckle and peony. The drydown is musky, with added pink sugar crystals and a rich Australian sandalwood. (source) That sounds like it’s right up my alley. I love anything fruity and girly… and am most certainly not married to any one scent 100% of the time. I know plenty of women who wear one fragrance for special occasions, other scents for every day wear. You make the rules, so I think we owe it to ourselves to at least check out Vera Wang’s new fragrance.

Vera Wang’s Be Jeweled is available exclusively at Kohl’s stores.

*This is a sponsored post though all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

ASOS Christmas Collection [Sponsored Video]

I am sure you all are well aware that I am a huge fan of ASOS and the pages upon pages of sweet @$$ clothes and accessories that they have to offer a young-ish adult fashionista such as myself. I have talked about my love affair with their clothes and shoes, most recently sporting one of the dresses I purchased from them at my Bridal shower. Anyway, as we gear up for the fabulous holidays coming our way, I can’t help but turn to ASOS for my “Holiday Party Wear” needs. I don’t want just the regular fare; I want something funky yet affordable… and maybe I’ll even grab something for my rehearsal dinner while I am at it ;-). And yes, I do plan my outfits this far in advance.

ASOS has certainly got some friggin’ fun stuff going on right now, what with the rad Charlotte Free, Elle Goulding and Azealia Banks working it out in some interactive videos for their Christmas collection…. And the pretty righteous looks in luxe fabrics and cool prints….. and the shoes, oh the shoes…. And theeeeeen they are giving away the looks that Charlotte features in the video… sounds pretty good to this diva. For a chance to win, make sure you pin from the video below and use the hashtag #BestNightEver so that you’re entered. Pretty dang easy, am I right? I am happy to help celebrate my holidays with free stuff and I don’t think we could be friends if you didn’t, so yeah.

Be sure to follow ASOS on Twitter and like ASOS on Facebook for all the updates on this collection, super deals and other shenanigans that those silly bears are up to. Want to see what my favorite holiday looks are?

Oasis Metallic Shirt at ASOS, $87.95, ASOS Top with Dolly Skater, $49.25, MinkPink "Double Take" Polka Dot Shirt, $79.16

 

*This post is sponsored by ASOS. All opinions are 100% mine and anything written in this post is content put together by me and only me.