shiny-hairBrand: Dove
Product: Dove Shine Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner

The Dove brand has been disappointing me a lot lately. Like most women, I ADORE their Campaign for Real Beauty. Although I know that the campaign was a stroke of marketing genius and it has made the company a boatload of cash, I appreciate the sentiment behind the ads. So, I want to LOVE their products. The simple fact is that I’ve found the majority of the line mediocre at best. Sure, The classic beauty bar and the cream oil body wash are Holy Grail items for me, but the entire skin care line is a bust as far as I’m concerned. I actually found the Go Fresh line to be less exciting than watching televised bowling. The shampoos that I’ve sampled from the brand have been, well, awful. So, I honestly did not hold out much hope for Dove Shine Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner.

I picked up the Shine Therapy duo on a whim because my hair was looking a little dull and drab, and, being a mommy, my funds are better spent on stocking stuffers (’tis the season!) than a highlighting session. Sometimes, having low expectations can be a good thing. There’s few things as satisfying as thinking something will suck only to discover that it most certainly does not suck! Dove Shine Therapy shampoo and conditioner DOES NOT SUCK! Not even a little. These products are the opposite of Suck.

Dove claims that these products contain a repairing serum that repairs cuticles and gently removes buildup. I can’t speak to all that. What I can tell you is that it lathers nicely and rinses cleanly. There is a faint fragrance, but not one that anyone would likely swoon over. That’s okay by me as I don’t want the scent of my shampoo to compete with my perfume. Use of both products left my hair shiny, manageable and soft. I even think my fine hair feels thicker when I use it! Overall, they are wonderful products.

Dove Shine Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner are on sale at Walgreens right now. A 12 ounce bottle will only set you back $2.99.

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armani stripesFeatured Sale: The Armani Warehouse Sale
11/19–11/21
Men’s and women’s clothing and accessories are up to 80 percent off at the Armani warehouse sale. New items will be added daily.
Place & Time: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 4th fl.; Th (3–8), F (10–8), S (10–6).

Ending Today, 11/16 Scoop NYC
Scoop is hosting a “shop more, save more” sale. Spend $250 to $499 and save 20 percent; spend $500 to $999 and save 30 percent; and spend $1,000 or more and save 40 percent.
Place & Time: the Mega Scoop: 473-475 Broadway (Between Broome and Grand Streets); Mon-Sat 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am to 7:00 pm; call for various locations: 212.925.3539

Tomorrow, 11/17 through 11/19 Marlies Dekkers
Samples and stock are 70 percent off at the Marlies Dekkers lingerie sale.
Place & Time: 50 W. 57th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 8th fl.; T–Th (10–6).

11/15–12/26 Charitable Coat Drive @ Barbour’s
Donate a used coat to Barbour’s coat drive and receive 25 percent off a new Barbour jacket. Donated coats will go to local residents in need. 1047 Madison Ave., at 80th St. (212-570-2600); M–S (10–6), Su (noon–5).

11/17–11/20 Various: Showroom
Fall merchandise from Vivienne Westwood, Iodice, Bliss Lau, and Ilaria Nistri is up to 75 percent off. Prices range from $50 to $300.
Place & Time: Scatola Showroom 544 W. 27th St., nr. Eleventh Ave., sixth fl.; Tu–F (10–7).

11/17–11/19 MCM
Handbags, totes, clultches, and wallets are up to 80 percent off at the MCM sample sale. New merchandise will be added throughout the week.
Place & Time: 50 W. 57th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 8th fl; T–Th (10–6).

11/18–11/19 Twinkle by Wenlan
Dresses, blouses, sweaters, coats, and accessories are up to 75 percent off at the Twinkle by Wenlan fall sample sale. Silk-georgette dresses are $114 (originally $335), wool coats are $165 (originally $484), and knitted accessories are $40 (originally $120).
Place & Time: 545 Eighth Ave., nr. 37th St.; W–Th (10–7).

11/18–11/22 Rebecca Minkoff
Find deals on handbags at the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale. The teal distressed-leather Morning After Bag is $350 (originally $635), the burgundy leather Nikki hobo is $350 (originally $595), and the black patent-leather Morning After Clutch with a chain strap is $195 (originally $330).
Place & Time: 17 W. 17th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; W–Su (10–8).

11/19-12/18 G-III
G-III’s annual leather and outerwear sale is not to be missed. This fabulous sale features jackets, coats and rainwear in leather, wool, down, and cashmere for such brands as Andrew Marc, Cole Haan, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Ellen Tracy, Nine West, Sean John, Jones New York, Izod, Guess, House of Dereon, Black Rivet, Winlit, and LNR.
New merchandise arriving daily.
Place & Time: 241 W. 37th St. (btwn. 7th & 8th Ave.); Mon-Fri 10am-7pm CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY

11/19–11/20 Tracy Reese
Shop deals at the Tracy Reese sample sale, including merchandise from Plenty and Frock. The Patchwork frock in raspberry is $190 (originally $525), the Plenty by Tracy Reese asymmetric Surplice dress in pumpkin prairie floral is $120 (originally $260), and the Frock! by Tracy Reese ruffled strapless Ciera dress in blue is $120 (originally $300). The first 150 customers will receive a gift bag of full-size beauty products.
Place & Time: 260 W. 29th St., nr. Eighth Ave., 19th fl.; Th–F (9–7).

11/19-11/21 MZ Wallace
Here is your chance to shop the MZ WALLCE first sample sale in two years. At this event you will find nylon and leather handbags and small accesosories. Many different styles, shapes, and colors available. Retail prices were $295-$545. All bags now $100. This is one sale you do not want to miss.
All sales are final. No exchanges. No returns.
Place & Time: 125 Crosby Street (btwn. Prince & Houston); Thu-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm

11/19–11/22 Hickey and Original Penguin
Men’s fall samples and stock are 60 to 80 percent off at the Hickey and Original Penguin sample sale. The selection includes button-down shirts, suits, ties, polos, coats, and more. Hickey ties are $19 (originally $125), Original Penguin hoodies are $35 (originally $98), and Cold Method long peacoats are $95 (originally $315).
Place & Time: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., nr. 15th St.; Th–Su (10:30–7).

Through 11/30 Ricky’s NYC
All professional haircare products, hair appliances, and Mattese Elite makeup is 20 percent off at Ricky’s NYC. Various locations

cisse1Racism runs rampant in football. Djibril Cisse is the latest player to hit the newswires from an incident occuring during a Greece friendly. The 28-year-old French player was on the receiving end of remarks by some spectators during the friendly between his team and Olympiakos Volos on Sunday.

“After I scored the goal I went to the fans and told them to shut up and they threw bottles at me, and I threw one back at them,” Cisse said.

It’s an issue that goes beyond the fans. Football’s governing bodies have become involved due to issues involving managers, players and refs. Guidelines are being put in place for proper penalties against those involved in these cases.

Two active groups that have taken the matter into their hands are Football Against Racism (FARE) and Kick it Out.

Ironically, as we write this BBC News has flashed a shot of a bloody Algerian footballer on the screen. The story? As the Algerian national team arrived to play Egypt in a World Cup qualifier match, Egyptian fans began stoning the Algerian players.

Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse has threatened to report Greek fans to European football governing body UEFA following the racist insults.

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