Laguna Hills, Cailf, January 17, 2012 – In anticipation of Valentine’s Day 2012, Iconosys, Inc., a leading international Smart phone app developer releases Kiss My Valentine™ in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese, making it easier for us to pay tribute to all those people in our lives that deserve our love. Today, the Smart phone App Kiss My Valentine™ promises to make the reward of appreciation a present that is within reach for all who desire it.

“Like Christmas, Valentine’s Day is more about giving than receiving. I look forward each year to making the loved ones in my life feel extra-special on this precious day. I now can send text kisses and text hugs to family that normally I may have not taken the time to reach out to in the past.” commented Wayne Irving, CEO for Iconosys, Inc.

Kiss My Valentine™ Features Include the Following:

• Kiss My Valentine™ stores and provides tracking with reminders of our process (and progress) in showing appreciation for our loved ones, with gifts such as candy, cards, and flowers, among others. The App user gets a daily reminder that notifies them of the quantities/descriptions of physical items they need to shop for their special someone.

• Digital kisses, hugs, and wishes are settable from the App, to be delivered to those in the App user’s contact book on February 14th.

“You’ve received a text kiss((kiss)) & hug((hug))! Happy Valentine’s Day!”

• Send a customized digital sweetheart message, anytime, leading up to Valentine’s Day and after on any day of the year.

• Because Kiss My Valentine™ is a year round app, install it for this year and it will update and reset for the following year, keeping your Valentines list safely stored until 2013.

• Send an SMSWish™ rich-media greeting card from inside the app to your loved ones on, before, or after that Valentine’s Day.

Availability:

Kiss My Valentine™ is free of charge for Valentine’s Day (if you download before Valentine’s Day, it will not expire), or can be purchased thereafter for $1.99 for full lifetime coverage. The app is available for download from Adshark’s AppStore AppHysteria™ (www.apphysteria.com), and from the Android Marketplace in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Itailian, and Chinese.

About Iconosys, Inc.

Iconosys, Inc., is developing a series of “first of kind“ technologies and technology driven products designed to make convergence, device, and mobile applications better, faster, easier, and ultimately, safer to use.

Iconosys proprietary technology, developed with support from Motorola and other manufacturers, is a complex series of algorithms and readings from the technology running on today’s Smart phones; this includes, without limitation, GPS and other motion sensors, coordinated with Google mapping.

Iconosys has developed and released nearly 1000 Apps for itself and it’s clients, often in as many as 5 languages

 

 Celebrity Hairstylist Natasha Sunshine of Byu-Ti Salon walks us down the  Red Carpet with Meryl Streep and share some tips for how we can look like that…(Natasha is owner of   BYU-TI SALON, 510 Wilshire Blvd.,Santa Monica, California, 310 587 2207. www.byu-tisalon.com,   and will be opening a second star-studded salon in Brentwood in March).

Here goes ladies, good luck:  

This is one Meryl’s best looks ever on the Red Carpet. She looks elegant in white with a tightly pinned french twist with a loosely hanging front section. To get the look, set you hair with medium-sized hot rollers spraying each section before rolling with a workable hairspray like Pureology’s StrengtheningControl. Run your fingers through the set after taking the rollers down and pin the back into a clean french twist. Leave out the front section that best suits your face and give a final blast of hairspray toomplete the look.

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2009 Oscars

Meryl looks age appropriate here in her mature upstyle here at the 2009 Oscars. To get the look, follow the same guidelines as the above set using medium-sized hot rollers. Leave the top section out and pin the back into a crisp french twist. Take a one inch barrel curling iron and roll each small section individually to get extra support. Spray with a stronger hold hairspray like Pureology’s InCharge Plus after setting curls into place and securing with a grip or bobby pin that matches your hair color.  

Classic dress and loose hair seem to be the most flattering on Meryl as you can see here with her should length half up, blow-dry. To get the look, start by using a light hold styler like Pureology’s NourishingNectar then blow all the hair under using a medium sized round brush for a soft bend on the ends and a bit of volume on top. Keep hair side parted on your best side and pull both sections above the ear back. Pin on side with a seem of grips or bobby pins then use the other side to hide the pins. Secure the final section right into the seem using U-shaped hair pins that match your hair color. Give a final dose of a stronger hold hairspray like InCharge Plus to lock the look in.  

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This easy look suits Meryl’s gentle demeanor. To get the look, simply pull clean dry hair back into a classic knot or french twist in the back leaving a touch of volume at the top. Note that these natural looks tend fall out quickly so using a strong hold hairspray like InCharge Plus will keep the style throughout the evening.

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 Meryl seems best suited to styles with her her sides pulled back. It gives her classic beauty a timeless elegance that works well. To get this look, you’ll want to set the hair once again using the medium-sozed roller and spraying with a lighter holder hairspray like StrengtheningControl. Release the set after the roller cool. Part hair on the desired side or down the middle as shown here. Pull only the back into a french knot or twist. Then softly pull the sides back into your chignon and secure with two grips or bobby pins on each side. Give a final dose of a strong hold like InCharge hairspray.

From NYX Cosmetics, www.nyxcosmetics.com and under $10 too!

Grab some for yourself or gifts for BFFS.

During our 20′s our skin was pretty well behaved and easy care, there were less pimples and less wrinkles. Although it still took a beating, when we didn’t wash off our make up before bed and we would cake more make up on to go out at night, the skin was pretty resilient.

When we reach our 30′s we need to take a little more care with our skin to avoid it getting dehydrated and keep it looking youthful.

For the make up to look flawless you need to take care in cleansing your face well and keeping it hydrated. Leaving make up on can block the pores and cause break outs and not moisturizing can lead to dry patches and wrinkles.

After cleansing and toning the skin, always apply a moisturizer this acts like the conditioner in your hair, keeping the face looking and feeling soft, supple and well hydrated. A moisturizer or a foundation with sunscreen in it will help to protect your skin from aging.

M.A.C has a wide range of moisturizers, try using the Complete Comfort Creme at night which is a very nourishing cream but is also great on sensitive skin. Then before applying your make up use the Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15

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Here is the key to getting this natural glowing and glamorous look using M.A.C Cosmetics. Kate is wearing a warm toned smokey eye with a neutral lip, this look can be worn from day time into the evening

Youthful Face: Apply Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation SPF 15 on a clean sponge or foundation brush. Apply 2 coats for going out at night and dab onto the to areas where extra coverage is needed. This liquid foundation will glide over the skin with out caking and leave a luminous, youthful glow.

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Set the liquid foundation with Select Sheer/Loose Powder, on a large powder brush, shake off the excess then dust lightly over the whole face. Apply less around the eye area where the skin is thin and delicate and dries out easier.

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Using a medium sized brush apply Powder Blush, color Pinch Me, to the cheek and back toward the ear. This Coral based color gives a warm natural glow.

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Bold Eyes: Always start with the lightest eyeshadow color, using a large, soft bristle eye shadow brush. Mylar, is a cream color with sheen, apply this under the brow and into the inside corner of the eye lid to awaken the eyes.

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Next apply the darkest shade across the eyelid blending up to the crease, using a medium sized firm brush. The color is Diamond Dove, a deep gray/brown which is a little softer than using a black. Keep the lid color more dense and the crease softer, blending up.

Merge the light and dark together with a mid-tone color called Honey Lust, a warm soft peach color. Apply with a medium sized soft bristle brush along the crease where the dark meets the lightest shade, keep the lightest color showing under the brow.

Create a statement with the bold line around the entire eye and inside eye lash line with Technakohl Liner color, Graphblack, apply thickly and soften the line with a Q-tip under the eye.

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Finish the eyes with 2 coats of black, Pro Lash Mascara for longer, fuller lashes.

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Natural Glossy Lips: With the focus on the eyes, just gloss the lips with a color that enhances your natural lip color, try Cremesheen Glass color, Richer Lusher.

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The  case offers  an unparalleled protection option for their mobile device, with a sleek aesthetic appeal. The original Ballistic LS made waves in the market with its maximum pocket-ability and customizable corners.

 The LS line offers the utmost in protection with its strong TPU material and silicone Ballistic Corners™.   Slim , trim and crafted with a more appealing exterior.

It’s different form other cases on the market  because it sports the Ballistic LS Smooth, and that is the removable Ballistic Corners™. This allows for the ultimate customization.

“We experienced overwhelming positive feedback from our Ballistic LS this time last year, since it was unlike anything on the market in terms of protection, customization and convenience,” said Adam Stubin, VP of Business Development, Ballistic. “With the innovative combination of pocket-ability and superior protection, the Ballistic LS Smooth is the greatest smartphone case option.”

 The Ballistic LS Smooth will be available January 2012 for $29.99 in a variety of sleek colors, at www.goballisticcase.com and AT&T stores nationwide.

 In celebration of the new year, three course, gourmet meals will be offered for as low as $20.12 along with exclusive wine pairings and celebrity chef dinners and events. Think 3-course gourmet meals prepared for just $20.12.

Or charming wine-country Costa Mesa kicks off the culinary quest on January 1-31, 2012 Each participating restaurant will feature at least one discounted dish that best compliments their restaurant. Experience California Restaurant Month here …

Irvine jumps in form – January 13-19, 2012 Food lovers have an opportunity to experience the City’s diverse dining Restaurant Week. The seven-day celebration features special two or three-course, prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at more than a dozen participating restaurants.

Experience California Restaurant Month here … Los Angeles follows with- dineLA 2012 Restaurant Week – January 22-27, 2012 & January 29-February3, 2012 dineLA January 2012 Restaurant Week offers three dining categories with specially priced three-course meals for lunch and/or dinner at top restaurants throughout the city.

 Diners can choose from three options for each course including appetizer, entrée, and dessert course. Angelenos and visiting epicureans can enjoy lunches and dinners at over 300 of the city’s top restaurants, exploring why Los Angeles is one of the country’s top dining destinations.

 Moving on to Newport Beach, January 20-29, 2012 “Savor the Flavor” of the OC’s first and favorite restaurant week. Newport Beach’s finest eateries will participate in this citywide culinary celebration, serving up special prix-fixe gourmet menus at tiered price points for lunch and dinner.

 Most restaurants will offer a minimum of three offerings per course giving the dining community an incredible opportunity to enjoy exceptional prix-fixe meals prepared by the hottest Newport Beach Chefs. Experience California Restaurant Month here …

Then it’s Cheeseburger Week in Pasadena -January 15-20, 2012 Celebrate the birth of the cheeseburger in the home of the cheeseburger: Pasadena. See how some of Pasadena’s best restaurants and the world’s finest burger joints interpret an American menu staple. Take the Cheeseburger Challenge: try them all and vote for your favorite. More than 20 restaurants are up to the challenge. Experience California Restaurant Month here …

The food action continues throughout the state, so if you’re heading off on road trips or flying off to other parts of California, go to: http://www.visitcalifornia.com/Things-To-Do/Restaurant-Month/  to find the full list of participating eating establishments.

View from Maui El Dorado

Mystical, magical Maui lures lovers with balmy weather, verdant

mountains, pristine beaches, luxurious resorts and sensuous

sweet air perfumed with the ambrosial scents of plummeria.

The second largest island in this enticing archipelago, l Maui is mystical, magical and filled with wonderful experiences for you and your special Valentine.

 Romantic Hotel: The Four Seasons Resort. Graciously Hawaiian with sumptuous guest rooms. , ethereal Japanese sand gardens.

Cupid’s Calling: romantic dinners, side-by-side massages in an oceanside thatched roof  hut– where the sounds of the waves lure you into nirvana, room service on your private lanai.

Activities: – a super spa, one of the best stretches of beach in the islands, snorkeling, swimming, rooftop complimentary tennis, use of a fully-equipped gym with steam baths and saunas, a lovely pool flanked by two Jacuzzis. Or simply plotz in cushy chaises by the pool and sip potent Mai Tai’s. Stroll down to the beach and pick up snorkel gear at the actitivity center, after your swim you’ll find large glasses or ice water placed on your fluffy beach town by attendants who will also cool you off with refreshing sprays of Evian water. To enhance the mood book an outrageously romantic dinner for two. The Four Seasons 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., www.fourseasonshotels.com, Wailea, Hawaii, 800/334.6284 or 808/874.8000.

Go Condo:  Save big on meals by making your own in a luxurious Outrigger condo unit rental right at the Maui Eldorado, www.mauieldorado.com,  on the best beach in Maui, affectionately called “Airport Beach.” 

Beach It: While every beach is beautiful on Maui, Polo and Oneloa (known to locals at Big Beach) provide some of the best swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters. Situated a few miles apart at Wailea and Makena both face west offering calm seas, sheltered by the nearby islands of Molokai and Lanai. Big Beach sits in thick kiawe groves that hide it from the road. Polo Beach is best for strolling with soft sand, terrific swimming on a sandy bottom that drops fast and affords super snorkeling. Both offer plenty of privacy if you want to stroll off by yourself.

Sunrise/sunset:

Okay this is from the Halekulani on Oahu but sunsets are magical everywhere in Hawaii

nothing beats watching this magnificent orb rise from the 10,0250 foot high volcanic crater of Haleakala (the house of the rising sun). Bathed by hues of gold, amber, rose and jade the eerie ephemeral phenomenon evokes images of the demigod Maui who it’s believed snared the sun’s rays as they rose above the summit of Haleakala so his mother, the goddess Hina, could have more hours in the day to do her chores. You can drive up on your own or (be sure to pack a picnic basket) or book any of a number of hikes, horseback rides or camping trips (they’ll take care of the details). More than 500,000 people make yearly trips to the top of Haleakala. To go it on your own take Route 37 from Kahului to Route 377, turn onto Route 378 and wind your way up. Before reaching the crater you’ll come to a national park that is open from 7:30 am to 4 pm. There is an entrance fee. 3 pm. For more information call: 808/572.9306.

Love the Drive:

Airport Beach on Maui

the road to Heavenly Hana Maui– a 44 spine-tingling miles-long “lover’s lane.” To enhance the experience rent a jeep, which can handle the zigzagging route. Then set out for the ride of a lifetime that swirls past 617 whirling curves, awesome waterfalls, rain forests, jungles and streams. You’ll pass by tiny Hawaiian villages, each centered by a picturesque church, past taro and banana farms, over one-way bridges, high above steep gullies, through microclimates, and rolling pastures until finally arriving at “Heavenly Hana.” This verdant, tropical paradise served as the setting for fabled lovers Kauiki and Noenoe who according to legend were forever united by the demigod Maui and later changed them into a hill. It was where Queen Kaahu manu, favored wife of Kamehameha was born in 1768. You can spend the night, or simply do a roundtripper. If your budget can handle it, the luxurious Hana Maui hotel is the only place to stay. Nestled on 23 gently sloping acres, 95 exquisite Southwestern/Hawaii style rooms are spread out in a clutch of single story structures, each with marvelous baths with inviting soaking tubs, large courtly sitting rooms, overhead fans, hardwood floors, and lovely lanais (patios) where on Sundays sounds of Hymns filter in from a nearby church built in 1942 from volcanic stone by volunteers directed by a Yankee “kuhu” (shepherd or pastor). There’s a swimming pool, super spa and transportation to a private, secluded beach. For an ultimate experience book in-room “lomi lomi” (Hawaiian style) massages. For additional information call: 800/321.HANA

Buy Them Something Special: Front Street in Lahaina: A shopper’s paradise for more than a century the oceanside shopping street overflows with cute boutiques, jewelry shops, art galleries, bikini shops and cute restaurants. Pick up an antique map or print of Hawaii at Lahaina Printsellers ltd. in the Lahaina Cannery, or a cool Hawaiian shirt at Crazy Shirts 865 Front St., or some nifty scrimshaw at Lahaina scrimshaw Factory at 845 Front Street.

Spice it up with: whale watching from January to March, call the Pacific Whale Foundation at 808/879.8811); *Windsurfing at Ho’okipa Beach, call: 808/879.4485; * hiking into the rainforest, contact: Ken Schmitt, 808/879.5270; * helicopter rides through awesome rainbows, over Haleakala, and into hidden valleys.

Getting There: splurge on First Class on Hawaiian Airlines www.hawaiian.air.com . You’ll feel like you’ve already arrived in the islands with the onboard Aloha spirit and gourmet food created by Island chefs.