Beauty Blogger Awards - Allure Magazine

Have you guys been keeping up with this year's Allure Magazine Beauty Blogger of the Year Awards?  Wow, what an amazing line up!  These ladies are so talented and trust me, this is a very exciting and STRESSFUL time for them!  Be sure to show your support by voting every day, Monday through Friday for your favorite blogger!  By voting, you will qualify to win some amazing prizes.  Personally, i cannot wait 'til tomorrow morning at 9 am eastern time when we get to see the new challenges.  Sadly, this week two bloggers will be eliminated.  I hate that part!  I remember how scared and overwhelmed i felt during this time but the opportunities this contest brought me were pretty amazing and i will forever be grateful to my beauty bible... Allure Magazine! You can read about my ventures in the Allure BBA here, here and here! VOTE VOTE VOTE!

xo, Carla - FMM

I'm a FINALIST in Allure's Beauty Blogger of the Year Awards!!!! Ahhhhh

I've waited a ONE YEAR to make this announcement, and the day has finally arrived!  Last year, two months into starting FMM, Allure selected me as an alternate in their Blogger of the Year Awards contest!  At the time, i was thrilled to have been recognized by my beauty bible knowing my blog was so young!  I knew that with a little bit more time to build upon my blogging ventures, perhaps I'd make into the actual contest a year later!  So, when Allure began accepting applications this year, i sharpened my eye liners, brushed up on my video editing skills (which you'll get to see when the challenges go live) and went to work!  I submitted my best work and waited anxiously for that phone call that may or may not happen!  Well, it did!  At that very moment, i felt as if all of my blogging dreams were finally coming to fruition!  I was no longer an alternate... i was a FINALIST baby!  This year, Allure selected only 10 finalists to compete in the BBA.  Also, aside from the smaller number of competitors, Allure has changed things up a bit from last year's competition!  I won't go into too many details so not to spoil any fun surprises but stay tuned!  Starting today, you can view my (as well as the other contestants) introduction videos and bios here!  On Monday, April 15th, the contest officially goes live and you will be able to see our first challenge posts complete with fun videos!  I hope all my wonderful readers come back and support me on this most wonderful journey ahead!  I'm so excited for this beauty throw down!  May the man with the best lipstick... WIN!

Allure Beauty Enthusiast - Pantene Age Defy

As an Allure Magazine Beauty Enthusiast, I've been graced with wonderful opportunities from attending a "meet and greet" at the Conde Naste Building (AKA Allure headquarters), to being an Allure Magazine panelist at the HBA Global Expo this past June in NYC.  My most recent task was to test Pantene's new line of hair care called Pantene Expert Collection Age Defy.  Allure sent me an Age Defy shampoo, conditioner as well as the Advance Thickening Treatment.  My job was to use the shampoo/conditioner at least 6 times consecutively.  I was also asked to use the thickening treatment every day.  Once my task was complete, i needed to report back to Allure all my thoughts on the products at hand. 

In all honesty, when i first received the products, i was a bit skeptical simply because many years ago I'd tried Pantene products, and they simply weren't a great match for my hair.  However, i committed to this task and wanted to give these products an unbiased fair chance.  So let me preface by saying that i can immediately tell if a shampoo/conditioner will work on my hair from the minute i apply.  The reason being that my hair is very thick and course, so if a shampoo/conditioner does not immediately smooth out and hydrate my hair... then it simply won't work for me.  Well, the very minute i applied this shampoo, i felt an immediate connection.  First, it smelled wonderfully light and not overpowering.  Second, it worked up a nice lather and my hair felt very soft.  I could easily run my fingers through it without any major tangling which completely impressed me.  Next, i applied the conditioner.  I left it on for a couple of minutes while i completed my shower/shaved etc.  When i rinsed it off, i combed my hair thoroughly in the shower and didn't even have to struggle with any unruliness!  My hair felt incredibly soft and super smooth... so far so good Pantene! 

I decided not to use any of my usual 'after shampoo' products so that i could truly put these products to the test!  I simply blow dried my hair and was incredibly pleased with the outcome.  My hair felt very soft and looked great!  I was very concerned about trying out the thickening treatment considering i have thick hair already.  But as i used it more and more, i felt that it actually worked for me.  I'll explain why... you see, although my hair is thick and dry for the most part, i do have some oiliness that builds on my scalp.  So there are plenty of times where a little dry shampoo gives me the help i need to even out my hair.  However, i felt that this product 'woke up' the hair on my roots leaving it more vibrant and not so flat in that area.  I simply dabbed a few drops of this on my hands and applied solely to my root area.  As an added bonus, this product left my hair smelling sooo good!  I also love that it's not greasy and has quite an interesting texture. 

Overall, i felt that this was a wonderful experience for me.  I typically spend a ton of money on hair products.   Thankfully now i know i don't have to!  These products worked very well for me and i have already purchased a second set as I'm really enjoying them.  I'm so grateful to Allure for sending these out to me because it opened my eyes to a brand that i would have otherwise skipped past in the store.  Now, i stop... and purchase!   So lets chat... have you tried these products yet?  What are your thoughts?  I'd love to hear them! 

You can purchase these products at your local drugstore or at Allure.

Thank you so much for reading!  Don't forget to become an official follower of FMM!  XOXO Carla

Naturopathica

So a few months ago, when i did the HBA Global Expo event for Allure magazine, i mentioned that i met with some really wonderful beauty companies.  One in particular was Naturopathica.  They are a skincare company that combines active, certified organic and anti-aging ingredients to deliver powerful results.  They so generously sent me a package of their most popular skin care products.  I've been testing every single one of them out for almost a month now.  I wanted to be sure to give you the most honest review possible.  Truthfully, I'm totally smitten by these amazing products not only because they feel wonderful on my skin, but they really appeal to my 'green' side.  Who doesn't love organic products right? So in this package, I'd say there were a few products that really stood out from the bunch which i will review for you today. 

First, lets talk about the Vitamin K Brightening Eye Serum.  When i first sampled this product, i was a bit taken aback by the texture and scent.  Lets just say i didn't love the scent necessarily, but i will tell you that the texture is amazing... did you hear me?  AMAZING!  I probably use this product about three times a day because its texture makes this eye serum so easy to manipulate and massage around the eye area.  I simply dab it in the area under my eyes and proceed to massage all the way around including the area above the eye by following the bone structure. It's honestly, a little bit of heaven.  I have sampled many many eye serums, but this one just feels different.  As for the scent, it's an acquired taste... it's light and I've since learned to like it.

The next 'must have' product is the Plant Stem Cell Serum. This tiny little powerhouse is a certified organic concentrated serum, designed to significantly slow down the aging of cells due to inflammation caused by UVA photodamage and oxidative stress.  I'll take FIVE please!  OMG i love this product!  I wear it every single day under my moisturizer and love the fact that it slows down the aging process.  I may have to dab this pretty baby on more than just my face... ahem!

OK if you're obsessed with lavender like me, you'll LOVE the Lavender Protective Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 17.  This has been my go to daily moisturizer since it arrived and when i run out, i will replenish it!  The scent is sooooooooo wonderfully soothing and it feels light (which i love in a moisturizer this time of year) yet provides just the right amount of hydration.  A wonderful product in my book!  If your skin is a bit on the dry side, i highly recommend the Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream.  It smells incredible and is a bit heavier then the Lavender Protective Moisturizer.  I will definitely sport this pretty baby during the winter months, when my skin tends to get a bit on the dry side.  If you're in the market for a new facial scrub, check out their Oat Facial Polish for all skin types.  I like to keep it in the shower, this way I'm sure to use it daily.  After all, clean skin is imperative!

 

Overall, I'm so grateful to the wonderful people at Naturopathica for introducing me to such amazing products.  I will definitely do some shopping on their gorgeous site.  I already have my eyes set on the Vitamin C Revitalizing Complex as well as their Lavender Honey Balancing Mist.  So, if organic is your thing (and even if it's not at the top of your list), do yourself a favor and check out these amazing products.  Your face will thank you for it! 

Thank you SO MUCH for reading!  Don't forget to become an official follower of FMM! XOXO Carla

Real Techniques

Have you ever felt as though your foundation is looking a bit streaky, or your eye shadow is just not creating the impact you'd hoped for?  Well, don't discard your makeup just yet!  Instead, take a good look at your brushes and determine if perhaps it's time to invest in new ones?  Trust me, a brush can make all the difference in the makeup application process!  You may find that a new brush brings a whole new life to those products you already know and love!  Real Techniques offers high quality brushes at rather reasonable prices!  These beauties were designed with pro makeup artist Samantha Chapman, combining high-tech materials with innovative design to make for a perfect makeup application. 

While representing Allure magazine at the HBA Global Expo this past June, I had the pleasure of meeting one of 'Real Technique's representative who kindly gifted me with these three amazing brushes.  Now I'm not gonna lie, i was a bit skeptical at first!  I'm very VERY partial to MAC & Sephora when it comes to makeup brushes.  However, after trying these, i was incredibly impressed with the quality, the application and the design.  I LOVED that some of these brushes could actually stand upright on my counter!  It made them that much easier to reach for!  I can't say enough about how good these brushes felt against my skin as well as how well the makeup went on.  There was no streaking whatsoever!   I have to say, i love these so much, i want the entire collection! 

Here's another great thing about Real Techniques, their website is incredibly informative.  In fact, if you are a makeup FREAK like myself, then you're already familiar with Samantha Chapman's 'Pixiwoo' YouTube tutorials!  When it comes to makeup, she's more then just an educator but a guru of sorts!  She can help you transform yourself from blah to 'holy gorgeousness' in a matter of minutes!  If you haven't watched any of her videos, be sure to do so and you'll see for yourself!  Also, here's the kicker!  The website has video tutorials for every single brush in their collection!  Take that MAC and Sephora!  Now don't get me wrong, i still love and always will love my MAC and Sephora brushes, but believe me... these will make a wonderful new addition to my hefty brush collection!

Ok so here are the brushes!

So the first brush is the Expert Face Brush, perfect for applying liquid or cream foundation!  You will look 'pixel perfect' even in the harshest of lights!  Its ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free!

The next brush is probably my favorite!  It's called the Stippling Brush.  The Real Techniques website describes it as the trades secret for creating airbrushed, high-definition results with all types of makeup, and personally, i AGREE!  Coincidentally, Real Techniques must have read my mind, because i had plans to add this brush to my collection the very day that i received it in the mail!  I literally squealed when i saw this beauty!  Especially since it saved me a trip to the make up counter!

From subtle to dramatic, the Shading Brush is perfect for flawless, high definition results!  I know my eyeshadow was perfection when i used it!

 

These gorgeous brushes are available via the Real Techniques website.  If you absolutely must see them in person before purchasing (and i encourage you to), please visit your local Ulta!  Thank you SO MUCH for reading!  Don't forget to become an official follower of FMM!  XOXO Carla

July Birchbox

So it took me a while to post this review but i have to say that i was so bummed that i did not get to review the June box at all because it was such a killer box!  I mean, June was pure madness around here!  Between finishing off the school year, packing for vacation and preparing for the HBA Global Expo with Allure Magazine, i just couldn't find the time to create a beautiful tribute to this box.  But i will tell you this, i got a ton of use out of it during my vacation!  I'll quickly tell you just some of the things included... Stila bronzer, Rose Water hydrating spray (hello, best thing on the airplane... even my little girls were asking for a spritz!), Staniac by the Balm which i happily applied on my cheeks and lips for a soft glow and my super cute and useful Tili bag which housed some yummy snacks for the plane!  So there you have it, a quick run down of what was possibly one of the best boxes!  Though this month certainly did not disappoint!

 

So without further ado, here are all the wonderful goodies that arrived at my doorstep this month!   For the month of July, Birchbox teamed up with Glamour magazine for a 'senses' themed box!   The first item i received was Blinc Mascara.  It was housed in a tube, making this product even more intriguing!  I'm a sucker for great packaging, and this certainly did not disappoint!  As for the product itself, it totally delivered making my lashes incredibly glossy!  Best part, no make up remover necessary... a dab of warm water will wipe this shiny beauty to mascara heaven!

 

The next product was a wonderful luxe salt scrub in lemon leaf by Dirt.  Honestly, it was like the people at Birchbox could read my mind!  I've been in the market for a body scrub, so the timing on this baby was puuuurrrrfect!  I actually used it for the first time today and loved, loved, LOVED it!  The texture was just abrasive enough to make me feel as though it was truly scrubbing away all the impurities, yet gentle enough that it didn't feel like i was getting sand blasted!  The delicious citrus scent was intoxicating in the most pleasant of ways making for a spa like shower experience for sure!

In this box, was a charming scent called Eau Flirt by Harvey Prince.  This fragrance was layered with notes of Jasmine and fresh citrus along with a base of lavender and pumpkin.  Although the scent is quite lovely, i don't foresee myself wearing it on a regular basis. 

 

So this next product was really interesting!  I received a Stila eyeshadow palette in 'the light eye'.  The colors consisted mainly of neutrals.  I can't wait to sample some of these since i love Stila products!  In fact, i already own some of the colors included in this palette.  I'd never seen a palette sample like this.  It basically resembles a post card.  I'll have a blast playing with these... i LOVE getting make-up samples! 

The next two products were actually Lifestyle Extras.  The first was a Larabar.  I personally am a huge fan of Larabars.  I was initially introduced to them by my wonderful yoga teacher during a 'detox' type seminar.  I've been in love with their products ever since!  Interestingly enough, i had yet to try this particular type of Larabar that fused sweet with savory making it the perfect snack!  I will absolutely purchase this again!

Lastly was a super cool and very useful item!  I received Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds!  Glamour put together a playlist available on their site that you can listen to using these sweet earbuds.  OR, you can simply use them on your ipod or iphone!  Can i just tell you how awesome it is to have an extra set of earbuds!  I go through these like water!  Oh and i was secretly hoping for this very color combo! (Here's a little secret.... they're washing machine proof... don't ask!)  Yay!

Overall, i thought this box was just as good as last months!  Birchbox is quickly becoming my absolute favorite monthly delivery service!  After all, for $10 per month, you actually get a lot more product than you pay for, that's for sure!  Thank you Birchbox!  I'm a very happy customer indeed!

Thank you SO MUCH for reading!  Don't forget to become an official follower of FMM!  XOXO Carla

More Allure news!

Today was MAH-JOR!  I mean, the kinda stuff dreams are made of!  I have to say that i have been been incredibly blessed throughout this short journey of mine!  I started blogging at the end of last year, knowing in my heart I'd be a success.  The reason i knew this is because i truly believe when you follow your heart and do what you love, everything just falls into place.   Also, success can be interpreted in many different ways.  For me, success is finding your passion and pursuing it.  I've found mine and can honestly say that i feel pretty complete right now simply because i have a place to write my thoughts about my favorite things! 

Two and half months in, i got a major nod from the Bible of the beauty industry Allure magazine when they selected my blog as an alternate for their Beauty Blogger of the Year awards.  This still surprises me because at that point, my blog was so small. I had only a hand full of followers yet Allure found something special about it.  I have since sprinkled it with so much more wonderful information and along the way, I've gained over a hundred followers.  I value each and every page view, comment, etc . 

Well, while I'm still at the beginning of this wonderful journey of mine, another opportunity has come my way.   I recently signed up to be an Allure Enthusiast, which consists mainly of a panel of readers who provide feedback on certain beauty products as well as other information Allure may need.  Last Wednesday night, i received an email from Allure asking me to fill out a questionnaire to this three part selection process for some major fun stuff.  Basically, i filled out this fun questionnaire and submitted a picture of myself as requested.  If they liked what i submitted, i would hear from them by last Friday.  Well, i did!  This lead me to the second portion of the selection process which was a phone interview.  Jennifer Friedman contacted me and mentioned how she was glad that i was already on Allure.com's blog roll which is a pretty cool thing in itself.  I was asked about my favorite beauty product as well as how i shop for beauty products.  I loved answering these questions!  I can talk 'beauty' for hours!!!  They sounded pleased with my responses and advanced me to the final selection process consisting of a 'meet and greet' at the Conde Naste building in NYC (Allure headquarters).  Um YEAH!  OMG the thought of riding the same elevator of Anna Wintour (Editor-in-Chief of Vogue) or Linda Wells (Editor and Chief of Allure) whom BTW i watched on the Today Show just this morning and was filled with a ton of wonderful beauty information... i just about died at the thought! 

Though there was very short notice, i managed to sneak a little time away to shop for a cute new outfit (first impressions are EVERYTHING)!   I made the drive to beautiful NYC bringing back so many memories of a time when I'd worked just two short blocks away from the famous building i was about to enter.  As i entered the lobby, i took a deep breath and thought, 'i'm going to be myself', that's all i can be at this point.  The rest is up to the Universe!  I mean, the Universe has lead me here so far and quite frankly, it's a wonderful place to be in such a short amount of time.  I walked up to the security counter where they found my name on a list in order to be allowed to the elevators.  I proceeded to the fourth floor.  I walked past the famous Conde Naste cafeteria which I'd lunched in many years prior (it's by invitation only).  This too brought back wonderful memories!  I marveled at the beauty in this building and the people in it.  Wow, it was just fantastic!  I was quickly greeted by a warm and inviting Allure staffer who gave me a lanyard with my name on it.  She asked me if i was the Allure Blogger alternate to which i replied 'yes!'  She said she'd heard i was coming which was reassuring!  Once the rest of the people selected arrived (there were maybe 10-12 of us), we were escorted to a gorgeous conference room.  They provided beautifully prepared refreshments and snacks in a way only the Conde Naste staff would.   There were large rectangular tables set up in a square.  The Allure staff were seated in one section facing all of us.  There was Jennifer Friedman (the lovely person who interviewed me over the phone), whom was conducting the 'meet and greet' as well as a few other people whom consisted of marketing researchers and Allure Staff members.  We began by discussing a little about ourselves as well as our favorite beauty products.  It was interesting to hear every one's favorites and compare notes.  I noticed Jennifer had a couple of pages containing each of our pictures.  She carefully took notes about each of us next to our picture.  I noticed she wrote a decent amount next to mine... hoping that's a good thing lol.  I was surprisingly relaxed and felt in my element.  I wanted this day to last forever!  I tried so hard to capture every single detail of every single moment that i was in that building.  We were told that there are many opportunities ahead.  Allure is looking for a few women to be spokespersons at major events, as well as possibly appear in Ad's and be guest bloggers, etc.  We will soon find out who will end up fulfilling these wonderful opportunities.  Overall, I'm pleased with my performance.  I also questioned if there were still plans to possibly work with any of the challenged i completed in the Beauty Blogger of the Year awards.  They were very good and if they're not being used with Allure, I'd certainly love to share them with all of you.   I was told there was still a possibility so I'm going to hold off on posting them.  Hopefully soon you'll be able see them in one form or another. 

Overall, i come out of this feeling incredibly blessed and lucky to have had such an amazing opportunity and experience.  After all, even if nothing major comes out of this, i can still say that this has been the most incredible ride ever!  For that, i am beyond grateful to the Allure staff whom until now, has truly believed in me and my little blog!  I look forward to seeing where this wonderful journey takes me! 

Here are a few pictures from today!  I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the photos (i typically like using my DSLR) but had to use solely my iPhone to document this event. 

Here's a picture of me driving into NYC (no worries the car was stopped...hullo, NYC traffic! lol).

 

This is a couple of blocks away from Conde Naste in the middle of Times Square.

The picture below kind of speaks for itself!

Allure was very generous as always and gifted us with lovely products and the latest issue of Allure.

 

 

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Allure's Beauty Blogger of the Year Awards

In life, have you ever felt as though the universe is leading you? When things just seem to fall into place without much effort? Well, I'm going to tell you a little story. Since my early teens, I've had a passion and admiration for the fashion and beauty world. In fact, while in College, my dad allowed me to take a few summer courses at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC) so that i could somehow be in touch with that world. He felt strongly about me pursuing a career that would promise me a job after graduation and so this is the compromise we made... i would attend college during regular semester for an undergrad degree in Education along with a double major in English Literature, however in the Summer I'd attend FIT and take a couple of courses. After graduation, i decided to give myself a year to work in the fashion industry because i didn't want to go through life wondering what if? I immediately got a job working for Frederic Fekkai, however, this was just a retail job in the summer while i interviewed in NYC for a more stable position. Well, i landed a job at Liz Claiborne Inc, working as a showroom manager for Liz Sport. Shortly after, i was promoted to assistant to the President of Sigrid Olsen. I worked for Sigrid Olsen for three wonderful years. I did a little traveling to Boston which was fun, since she was based out of there. And although the job was not entirely creative, it was still in the heart of the fashion district. After September 11th, everything changed. I, as many other Americans, suffered a major catastrophe that day. One that would affect me for a long time. I believe i worked in NYC for another four months or so before calling it quits. It was just too difficult emotionally at the time for me. In addition, i wasn't really doing my dream job by any means and my creative needs were not being met. So i decided to go back into teaching. Teaching is certainly a job i love, particularly pre-k because it enables me to get in touch with my more creative side. I liked it so much, i decided to obtain a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.

So, here i was, great job, wonderful marriage and two beautiful twin girls. Who could ask for more right? Well, to be completely honest, there was a part of me that didn't feel fulfilled. My thirst for fashion and beauty was not fulfilled. For years, I'd been searching for the one thing that would fully complete me. I've thought about perhaps having some sort of related side business, but it just wasn't it. At the end of last year, it dawned on me... i could BLOG! From that very moment on, everything changed! EVERYTHING! I felt as though i could finally exhale. I'd found it, the one thing I'd been searching for was here! Blogging is a wonderful outlet for me to talk about all the things i love! One in particular is product reviews! When i find something that i love, i have to share it with the world and this was the perfect venue!

So one of the things you need to do when you have a blog, is to promote it. This was certainly a challenge, but i was determined. Besides, even if I'd only reach a handful of readers, it was OK because i was doing what i loved to do! Well, a couple of months in, i noticed that my blog had a large concentration of beauty review type posts. So i picked up an issue of Allure magazine since they are the leaders in the beauty industry, in hopes of finding a contact person that i could perhaps submit one of my reviews to. It was a long shot, but who cares! You don't know 'til you try right? Well, a few pages into the magazine, there was a double page spread advertising Allure's Beauty Blogger of the Year awards. Um remember i mentioned the Universe talking to me? Well, i think at this point, it was literally shouting at me! So i took this as a sign and applied, even though I'd only been doing this a couple of months. What did i have to lose? Well, what do you know! They actually contacted me!!! I spoke to one of their super friendly editors who told me that they had already selected the 15 contestants who would be competing in the challenges of this contest. However, they loved my blog so much, they didn't want to let it slip through the cracks. SO, she asked if i would become an alternate and complete the challenges in hopes that perhaps someone did not complete theirs, in which case I'd be placed as a contestant. They told me they had a 'bagillion' entries! How my little blog was recognized, I'll never know but i was SO excited to do this! I knew immediately this was a long shot, BUT was also aware of the amazing opportunity I'd been given. Here i was, two months into blogging, and already getting a nod from this iconic magazine! This confirmed the fact that i was on the right path and needed to continue following my heart! The past month has been a whirlwind! I had a blast completing these challenges and being in constant communication with Allure. I should also mention that i received a very generous box of goodies to complete one of the challenges which in itself makes me a winner already! I mean.... hello! Who doesn't love free stuff right? As expected, i did not make the final 15 as everyone submitted their work in a timely fashion, however, i was contacted by an editor at Allure informing me that they were impressed with my work and enthusiasm, therefore would like to possibly either incorporate my challenges or me in some sort of future project. This would be an absolute dream come true if in fact they follow through. For this reason, I'm not going to post my challenges just yet. I certainly don't want to ruin a great opportunity. But I'm hopeful that at some point, i will be able to share them with all of you. One of our challenges involved shooting a video, which Allure now owns rights to. Maybe one day, they'll put it on their website? Either way, i promise to keep you posted on any future events. I am however, incredibly grateful to those who helped me along the way. Millie, Deanna, Joey, Ana, Manny, my mom and dad, and CHRISTINE for their incredible support! Your help will never go unnoticed! I'm sorry for not being able to share this information sooner as it was confidential. Allure's micro site is now up and running which means the official announcements can be made.

Lastly, i'm very proud of myself for making it this far. I truly believe that when you find something in life you love to do, all the stars allign themselves and things just work out. This event, was one of hopefully many that will prove Fashion Maven Mommy to be a success!  Also, thank you Allure for believing in me and giving me the confidence to move forward with this little journey of mine.

(BTW the picture i used here was one that didn't make it to my challenges... kind of a fun shot!)

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