Style United - First Online Virtual Personal Fashion Consultant and Stylist + Giveaway for NEW Members

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I could stay on this new site that's in Beta called StyleUnited all day after exploring it for hours this morning for another blog writing assignment. Instead, since I'm really enamored with my new virtual personal stylist already -- not to mention that the deadline is today to get this post published -- I'll share with you why this is so cool for fashionista wannabes like me. For sure I'm in need of a total makeover right now, since BlogHer 2012 is just about two months away and perhaps you might be too.

This Mom Blogger Needs a Total Makeover, Don't You Think?

Prior to touring this new site created by P&G, I didn't really know what to expect. I knew this was supposed to be about fashion and creating your own personal style, but little else. What I discovered and I think you will too is the world's first truly free and personalized virtual styling consultation site that covers how to look beautiful from head to toe no matter what your age, physical qualities, style preferences, and lifestyle are.

Now that I've set up my account and created my personal style file using this fab resource I'm going to encourage you to do the same. If you want to be inspired and look your best for occasions ranging from driving car pool to going out on the town with your significant other to those of you attending BlogHer '12 in New York City this August look no further than this one-stop site.

After you sign up for Style United you may as well dive right in like I did and get your styling recommendations. My overall initial reaction to the site is that it is interactive, intuitive and was easy to navigate around. 

It took me a little over an hour to complete the four multiple choice quizzes to assess individualized needs in skin care (I have dry skin), hair care (my fave styles are loose curls), cosmetics (I gravitate toward bold makeup) and fashion (I'm a flirty romantic when it comes to clothes and accessories).  The little tests, BTW, range from only 4 to 9 questions each so don't worry, this is going to be a fun task that doesn't require much brain work for you to choose the "right" answers that best apply to you.

My Fave Things About this Site

• Learned a bunch of new things about making the best out of my makeup and skin care and hair care regimens
• The Tips & Trends content seemed perfect for me and I particularly liked the Best Styles for Fine Hair and How to Reinvent Fashion Classics posts as well as the short video Six Chic Ways to Tie a Scarf
• Best of All: I fell in love with the curated fashion collection of clothing, shoes and accessories just for me that I was able to save in my style file so I can come back and shop for later once I figure out why the buy button doesn't allow me to get more details on the items I love as well as pricing (I'm guessing that void may be since I'm not using the current iOS)
• Didn't have time to try it yet, but I love the idea of the site's free 1:1 Customized Style Online Video Consultation and look forward to doing that the next time I visit the site

Once I've decided what fashion, accessory and P&G products I want to buy, I'll try them and post pictures of the results here.

Meanwhile, what are you waiting for? Join Style United now. Start tapping into the Style 360 element of the site and take those quizzes that will help you discover your own personal style. I look forward hearing about what you think of Style United, so please leave a comment and share your experiences.

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StyleUnited.com is brought to you by Procter & Gamble brands Olay, Frederic Fekkai, DDF Skincare and Cover Girl. This free site provides access to exclusive editorial content and personalized recommendations.

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June is Great Outdoors Month NWF Invites Families & Kids to Great American Family Backyard Campout

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In May, MBE reviewed the children's animated feature Sid the Science Kid Backyard Campout from PBS.  Now family friendly backyard campouts are front and center again because June is Great Outdoors Month by Presidential proclamation. So what better time than now to actually show our kids by example why it’s called the Great Outdoors. Throughout the coming days there will be all kinds of opportunities that reintroduce children across the U.S. to getting outside for some fresh air, old-fashioned fun and quality family time.

2 of my Triplets frolic in a Highland Tepee Tent in our Yard

An ideal place to start is by getting your family to participate in the 8th Annual Great American Backyard Campout on June 23. Fundraising is optional but National Wildlife Federation is encouraging backyard campers everywhere to help raise funds to support programs that make it possible for America’s kids to switch screen time with green time.

Now that school is out for much of the nation, kids are already spending too much time sitting indoors with their  electronic devices. The program's main focal point is to change all that by helping parents to foster a healthy outdoor lifestyle that young and old can enjoy together.
 

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Free registration on NWF Campout Website gives access to

• Campfire Recipes
• Nocturnal Wildlife Guides
• Campfire Songs
• Camping Games
• Nature Activities
• Lots More Fun

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NWF’s report The Dirt on Dirt: How Getting Dirty Outdoors Benefits Kids seems to indicate that outdoor time can reduce childhood obesity while also increasing overall health quality in our kids. Fresh air also is known to enhance creativity and attention spans, decrease aggression, and boost classroom performance.  

Best of all, a night outside will give kids the chance to experience first-hand why it’s called the GREAT outdoors.

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Campers who register on NWF’s web site will be entered in the sweepstakes for a chance to go behind-the-scenes with celebrity naturalist David Mizejewski and some of his amazing wildlife friends. One lucky camper and a guest wins a trip to an upcoming NWF TV appearance in New York or Los Angeles.  Prize includes round trip airfare for two (2) from the contiguous United States or the District of Columbia, one (1) night hotel accommodation, one (1) meal for winner and guest with David and ground transportation to and from the airport. The potential winner will be selected through a random drawing on Monday, June 25, 2012, from all eligible entries received by Sponsor.

National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. Campout, which is made possible by national sponsors REI and the Coleman Company, is a signature event of NWF’s Be Out There movement whose goal is to engage 10 million new kids in outdoor play over the next three years. The Great American Backyard Campout lets kids explore a whole other world right in their own backyard at a local camp ground, or at a larger community camping event. 

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Twitter Party Calendar This Week May 28 - June 3

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The week of May 28 - June 3 is off and running with lots more Twitter parties on the schedule with prizes to win.  Keep checking back as new events are added to the lineup -- because this list is updated continuously all week, often several times daily with new and even cooler prize-winning opportunities. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up in the weeks ahead. Be the first to know when next week's Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter, Facebook and/or by subscribing to this blog.

THIS WEEK

Monday, May 28

Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29

Twitter Party celebrating 529 Day hosted by @Saving4college at 2 pm EST. Prizes: Signed soft-cover copy Family Guide to College Savings written by @529Guru Joseph Hurley (5 winners) and grand prize $52.90 gift to your 529 plan (1 winner). RSVP

Best of PAM (Pregnancy Awareness Month) Twitter Party at 10 pm EST. Use hashtag #MayPAM and check out all the baby prizes from Plum Organics, Aveeno and others that are too numerous to list. Details

Wednesday, May 30

@GlossyBox_us Twitter Party at 3 pm EST w/ co-host @TheTinyTieRant talking about summer beauty. Use #Glossychat hashtag to join the fun

@Influenster invites you to the #BeautyVoxBox Twitter Party at 4 pm EST. Prizes TBA. RSVP

It's the weekly @TheOnlineMom Twitter Party at 9 pm EST.  Prize: XY Board Tablet. This week they're discussing Verizon's initiative called HopeLine in support of victims of domestic violence. Must RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #HopeLine to be eligible to win.

You're invited to the @CAbiClothing Fashion Twitter Party at 9 pm EST hosted by @momtrends and @savvysassymoms. Use hashtag #CAbiStyle; prizes includeTHREE (3) $200 Cabi Gift Certificates. RSVP

Thursday, May 31

Don't miss the #cbias #GELighting  Twitter Party hosted by @lomargie at 1 pm EST. Talking about sustainability, saving money and more. Walmart gift card prizes: TWO (2) $25, ONE (1) $50 and ONE (1) $100. RSVP

You'll love the @VerizonWireless Twitter Chat that @MomsLA is hosting at 9 pm EST talking about Smartphones and 4G. Featuring Verizon's Regional Data Manager/Southern California, Pepsi LaMar @gopepsi1. Prize: a Motorola XY Board Tablet. #MomsLAChat RSVP

Come to the @Fandango Snow White and the Huntsman #FandangoSnowWhite Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Lots of prizes: Fandango Bucks, DVDs, branded cell phone mirror, nail polish, lip gloss, sling bag and lots more to win. Details

Friday, June 1

Join the #theonlinemom #VZWBuzz @VerizonInsider for the weekly Twitter Party hosted by @theOnlineMom at 3 pm EST. Prizes: Win a Galaxy Nexus by Samsung or a Verizon Insider Swag Bag. To be eligible for prizes participate in the party and RSVP

Next Week

Monday, June 4

It's all about mountain ski vacations with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando and @DebMomof3 at the #TMom party at 9 pm EST. Prize TBA, RSVP

Join @_Kaboodle for the Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Prizes: Fun party supplies and $25, $50 and $75 gift certificates! #PKandK RSVP


Tuesday, June 5

Join the @Cravebox Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Prizes include five products from the May Cravebox as well as some Craveboxes will be given away. RSVP

The @FortyliciousCA and @RandomHouseCA Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Prizes: 10 copies of new book Shelter Details

Don't miss the @DairyUTNV #gno Twitter Party at 9 pm EST to talk about dairy basics. Hosted by @MomitForward. Prize: A KitchenAid 5 Quart Artisan Stand Mixer (ARV $350) RSVP

@GirlsLunchOut invites you to the #GraduateToGo Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Sponsor @TacoBell is donating $5 per tweet w/ the hashtag to the cause, plus they'll be giving away a bunch of giftcards. RSVP

Come to the Nakano Splash of Sabor Twitter Party from 9-10:30 pm EST - be sure to follow @LatinaMomBlogs and @NakanoSplash. Prizes: Kindle Fire, TWO (2) $75 Walmart Gift Cards, and THREE (3) Nakano branded gift baskets.   RSVP


Wednesday, June 6

@MomSpark invites everyone to the @Cablemover Twitter Party at 8 pm EST. 10 Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Visa Giftcard, ONE (1) $25 Home Depot GC, ONE (1) $25 IKEA GC, $25 Visa GC and FIVE (5) Cablemover Swag Bags. #MovingSeason RSVP 


Thursday, June 7

Be sure to join @SocialMoms #TogetherCounts Twitter Party at 7 pm EST. 
Prizes: RT for a chance to win one of TEN (10) $20 Amazon gift cards before the party plus during the event you might win one of an additional TEN (10) $20 Amazon GCs
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Coming Soon 

Tuesday, June 19

Come to the #SummerFluff Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Hosted by @theEcoChic. Loads of prizes. RSVP

About this Weekly Twitter Party List Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com

Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on some. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.