Labor Day ALREADY?!?

So the kids are back at school, no more vacations for awhile.

You are happy, sad, disappointed or exhausted. Now it's time to make time for YOU!

Start taking 15 minutes a day for you... minimum!
Watch a great show (if you tivo a 30 minute show you can watch it in 15 min).
Start a great book.
Water and weed your garden.
Close your eyes and power nap.

Whatever it is, you need to connect with yourself. The fall is the time to get back into a comfortable routine and recharge.

Start your ANTI-AGING routine:

1. Book regular facials every 4-8 weeks. Not only for the cleansing but for the relaxation.
2. Start cleaning your face at night - WITHOUT FAIL and follow with products. The night is when your skin regenerates and replenishes. It is most important to get into a routine to treat your skin before bed.
3. Find a hobby, something just for you. Stimulation and Fulfillment are the BEST anti-agers.
4. Eat breakfast every morning and small meals throughout the day.
5. Exercise at something each day.
6. Smile at as many people as you can a day!

Remember, no matter how bad you think you look or feel - you are USUALLY wrong.
Cut yourself some slack and ENJOY! We are ALL BEAUTY-FULL!

It's JULY - Get yourself SUMMER ready!!!

Sun safety is most important! Anyone over 30 knows one day you wake up and there are spots on your face that have NEVER been there before. SUN DAMAGE.

Best defense is all natural or organic sunblock - the basic ingredients no reactions = ZINC and or TITANIUM DIOXIDE.

Green is in and this summer is HOT! Here in Los Angeles, we are having a scorcher and it is only JULY! Yikes...
Make sure you stay Hydrated so your skin will glow... regular facials and at home exfoliation is the key to beautiful smooth skin. Also make sure to wash your face before working out = less BREAKOUTS.

With GREEN comes ORGANIC. Try natural lipsticks and lipgloss for the summer... light and no worries about how much of it we eat... yuck!

If you have a big event coming up - instead of hitting the tanning booth - try an airbrushed full body tan. When my husband and I go to Hawaii we tan each other before leaving. We start with the color we leave with. The tan fades within 5-10 days and the natural color replaces it and before we come home we are still the same color! And all our photos look great because we are TAN! Much healthier alternative!

Bottom line = great skin means good skincare, sunscreen protection and good habits. Have a BLAST this summer and don't worry about SEPT yet... ENJOY!

GREAT FINDS for SPRING & SUMMER!

I have been searching for new products to compliment my new location and in my journeys I have come across some great MUST HAVES for your makeup bags!

Mascara - COVER GIRL - Lash Blast (best new mascara by far! and it keeps popping up in the celebrity m/u bags I am working with too!)

Lip gloss: LOREAL 6 hour infallible gloss - this really lasts until lunch! YOU will be amazed!

Longer Lashes: Extensions or lash primer! This works great by coating the natural lashes so when followed with mascara you are thicker and longer. Lash fibers are great also. Just remember to apply a coat of mascara FIRST and follow with fibers not at base but from 1/2 up last to tip. Then coat with second wipe of mascara and MAGIC!

SUNSCREEN: Go Green and Go organic! All natural sunscreen works better than chemicals and no reaction or clogged pores. Try mineral makeup as a final set and sunscreen protection in your makeup routine. Before finishing grab a mineral makeup with SPF and lightly brush all over your face and chest to protect and set!

BREAKOUTS: Best best for last minute breakouts is sulfur lotion... try my favorite BYE, BYE BLEMISH. As soon as you feel or see the red lump, place on 2-3 nights and it will go away! No woman should be without this product!

TEA for BEAUTY: Drink your way to great skin, rest and beauty! This tea is great!
Yummy ingredients, all natural and made to make you beautiful from the inside out. Great hot or cold! Try Sipping Beauty, if you love tea - you'll love this!

DAY 10: Love is in the air... why not love your Face & Body too

Problem: My skin is soooo dry I can't get enough moisture to stay. I feel like an itchy, dried out prune.

Solution: Stress and environmental elements are harsh on our skin and bodies - you need to nourish so it can re-vive itself.

I was just reading an article today about nutri-ceutials. They are extremely hot in Europe and Japan right now. They inject nutrients for the body and skin into the food we eat. Brilliant! There was an example of collagen infused health drink, a snack bar with skin firming elements and soup with vitamins infused. Such an interesting topic - I sure hope we get introduced to some of these products soon in the states.
I will be in Holland in two weeks and I plan on doing some searching.

Replenish your skin and body with what it is lacking and you will see immediate results. More moisture rich (not necessarily thicker) products on the skin and hair. Products that help hold in the moisture and allow the cells to maintain and replenish lost moistures. Drink lots of water - and a great multivitamin (even a pre-natal) is amazing. Your body and skin LOVE when you replenish and allow them to recharge (especially overnight!) So try it - using products regularly for a month you will see results!

Good Luck - and give yourself some LOVE!

DAY 9: New Year, New Look, New YOU!

So much change! But it's a New Year and you should look at change as GOOD! You have probably noticed the new site and new name - but it's still me - fun changes for 2008!

Problem: The most common question I receive from clients and people in passing is... "How do I get out of my beauty rut?
I feel stuck in my old makeup and skincare routine. Every time I try something new, I fall back into my comfort zone and do not give the new treatments a chance. What do you suggest?"

Solution: Try it! You might REALLY like it! I am in the process of looking at new product lines for the new year and I have found some GREAT products. But if I didn't take the time to try some new products and just stuck with my old stuff, I would never have found some great new products!!! My lash clients agree...

This year I will launch a line called BLEND essentials. The line will consist only of items you can add to your current skincare regimen and makeup bags to help you achieve what I refer to as "the flawless face." That is why I call it BLEND. These items can just "blend" into what you are already using and add some pizazzz! The most important technique when it comes to doing makeup on tv, film, special events or just everyday is BLENDING... again, see the connection.

So try a new eyeshadow color. Instead of using it alone... add it on top of what you currently wear. Try to smoke out the corners of your eyes or line the inside rim of your eyes with a kohl pencil. Try a new scrub for your face and actually use it 2-3 times a week. Try a new sunscreen (powdered sunscreen, aka - mineral m/u brushes are all the rage!). Take that wonderful smelling essential oil and wear it on your pulse points for a day or two - see who notices. And grab a great red lipstick and add it on top of your current neutral color. There are so many little touches you can add to spice up your look.

It is a great time to try new things. Sometimes we like them, sometimes we don't - but as my father always says, "You don't know until you try it, and then you just might like it!"

Feel free to email with any questions... I can help give you some suggestions of products to try and help you liven up your beauty rut!

I will have some great treasures to share with you soon... so stay tuned!

And 2008 will be a great year for us all!

DAY 8: LOVE your LASHES

PROBLEM: My lashes are ... too short, too light, not thick, non-existent, etc.!

SOLUTION: Now there are sooooo many options to help your lashes.

The emphasis on Lashes has only sky rocketed since last summer.
There are great products on the market now to help even the wimpy-ist of lashes.

Lash growers and stimulators are amazing! Within 3 weeks you can see amazing results, longer, fuller, stronger lashes. Just remember, more isn't necessarily better when it comes to applying the product. Just once before bed and you are good. Also, once you see the result you want, you need to continue to use the product in order to maintain growth.

Lash tinting is a great option for light lashes. A tint can turn your lashes the blackest black (no more mascara) and will last up to a month!

Lash primers are a good option for those just wanting fuller, thicker lashes. Coat your lashes with the primer and allow to dry before following with your favorite mascara. The primer coats your lashes and builds a bigger, fuller base for your mascara to coat - great quick fix!

Those for you who want to feel like the queen of the ball every day should look into lash extensions. When done be the right, licensed and certified professional they look so natural you do not need mascara. They are similar to acryllic nails, you will be addicted to the longer, fuller lashes you will want to fill them every month. But if you just allow them to grow out with your natural lashes they can last for 2-3 months.

But you have a special night and you just want a fun look - false lashes are all the rage. Whether you slide in a few false individuals or apply a strip over your entire lid - you will love the dramatic effect it gives for the occasion.

So don't be afraid to explore and check out the lash options. You DON'T have to settle for wimpy lashes anymore! Have fun and you'll be surprised at what a difference your lashes make!

The eyes are the windows to the soul! So bat your lashes and have fun with it!

DAY 7: Beauty Tip (MAGIC of OXYGEN Facials)

PROBLEM: I want the red carpet look but don't want to spend a fortune... how do I get skin like the stars?

SOLUTION: The secret is finally out... all celebrities don't wake up looking perfect. But you use what they use as their secret weapon... OXYGEN!

Oxygen facials and treatments are sooooo good for you and the hottest treatment in Hollywood! They are great for anytime of season or specifically for a 'SPECIAL' day! Whether you are getting married, going to a party or reunion, have a great date, or strolling down the red carpet - you should try an oxygen facial.

We breath daily about 20% oxygen. Oxygen treatments provide about 92% oxygen and stimulate your blood cells and help penetrate topical products. Most treatments are incorporated into most signature deep cleansing facials. Basic cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating procedures remain the same. In addition, you receive 15 minutes of inhaled oxygen (similar to oxygen bars) and 15-20 minutes of topical oxygen treatment.

Oxygen hydrates, soothes, firms, tightens and cleanses skin like no other treatment! At the conclusion of the treatment, no makeup is needed and your skin glows and looks like you have just been airbrushed to perfection with makeup. The oxygen has NO SIDE EFFECTS and is perfect for EVERYONE and EVERY skin type.

OILY SKIN - benefits from calming and anti-bacterial properties
DRY SKIN - benefits from hydrating and exfoliation
COMBO SKIN - benefits from soothing and cleansing
SENSITIVE SKIN - benefits from anti-inflammatory and soothing
ANTI-AGING - benefits by brightening, tightening and firming because O2 stimulates collagen and elastin production

Everyone will LOVE this treatment, not only the acutal treatment but the IMMEDIATE results!
I am addicted and plan on treating myself to this EVERY MONTH!