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Is Grey The New Black? Michelle Ray reports…

December 23, 2017

Part Two of Michelle Ray’s journey: My Transformation + the benefits of going grey

After weeks of looking at gray, silver and white haired women on Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook and Oprah Magazine, I decide to embrace my real hair.  Maybe not all of it, since I have no idea what it’s going to look like!

So I ask my stylist, armed with a dozen photos, the big question:

What about letting some of my real color grow in as my new “base,” adding some color for contrast? 

I held my breath, waiting for him to say how much older I would look and how horrible that would be.   Then he said “Yes. Of course.” And he got to work, leaving my roots untouched while adding fine ash blond highlights to my hair.

Even with wet hair, looking in the mirror  I’ll never forget that distinct feeling of relief. I feel  brighter, softer, more real.  I was thrilled.

“When do I come back? “ I asked.

“Wait as long as possible” he replies.

My skin looks brighter against the lighter hair.  I go lighter and lighter. I choose to cut a decent amount of my length to just above the shoulders, as the bleach is damaging and my ends are frizzy. 

But I feel better and don’t cringe at the silvery color now that it blends with the highlights instead of screaming loudly against my old brassy brown hair.

          Feb. 2017 after 2 rounds of highlights & lowlights

I share my story with everyone who will listen. I notice women with grey hair everywhere and stop to compliment them. I am unabashedly obsessed with gray hair!   My Mom gets inspired and goes gray too.  She receives many compliments on her bright white hair.

Grace Ilasco, co-owner of the Color Lounge in Burbank, California, offers a “Fifty Shades of Gray” transformation from colored brown, red or blond tresses to an all over adjustment to match or blend seamlessly with the client’s grey, white or silver roots. 

This can be accomplished in a 8 or more hour appointment (record is 16 hours!) or in a few sessions.

Photo of a Color Lounge client

Some benefits of not coloring :      

Freedom from constant root touch up appointments

Healthier, shinier hair

Hair that naturally compliments skin tone (which changes slightly with age)

Less exposure to potentially toxic chemicals

More free time, less driving and sitting in the salon chair

Savings of $1,200 – 2,500. a year or more depending on frequency and type of color

There’s nothing wrong with coloring your hair, but know that you CAN be beautiful, sexy, even glamorous with your own natural color, no matter what that is.

If you’re interested in detailed information on how to transform your hair to its natural shade, please check out my e-book now available on Amazon Go Gray Your Way! Expert Advice & Inspiration from a Former Color Addict (free now through 12/25/17).

For more on healthy aging, skin & hair care, visit my website at www.smartbeautyrituals.com.

XX Michelle Ray

Photo Ben Winkler www.BenWinkler.com.

Basic Invite, Anything But Basic

December 21, 2017

Basic Invite has all your invite needs covered!

With so many invitation sites to choose from, why choose Basic Invite? 

Welp, Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. If you are an instant gratification junkie like me, or a control freak (also like me), then this feature makes invite shopping a dream. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This totally makes Basic Invite stand out from the crowd. 

But that’s not all.

Besides having every kind of invitation event under the sun from surprise party invitationsbirthday, baby shower,, graduation, baby announcement to formal invitations and more. They have you covered big time.

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of your invitations so you can see exactly how they will print as well as the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order!!!!

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes – Basic Invite is just as colorful with their envelopes as they are with invitations. You can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to envelopes – this to me is so fun because you can really get artsy with the whole presentation. Oh, and they are peel and seal, which makes popping your beauty of an invite and getting it mail-ready, easy-peasy.

Address Capturing Service – Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Christmas card orders. Pretty sweet.

Foil – Foil holiday cards are available in gold, silver, and rose gold (my fave!). You can choose flat or raised foil on all of Basic Invite’s foil designs.

 

Follow them on social (@basicinvite) to stay up to date with creative ideas and news about all things Basic Invite. Oh and by the way, they are anything BUT basic!

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Why Send Flowers When You Can Send Plants? Meet Petaloom.

December 19, 2017

Petaloom is here to solve the problem “ugh, do I need to send boring flowers AGAIN?!”

Nope, in fact, you don’t. Petaloom is a new company that delivers thoughtful, eco-friendly and elegant plants for every occasion in the So Cal area. Think: housewarming gift, co-worker gift, celebrating a BFF’s new office. And these planted gifts can celebrate each unique relationship with added personal touches like engraving and gift cards.

The plants are beautifully modern, handcrafted and on trend. The cool thing is they are specially selected for easy care. Yah, they wont die in a week, like flowers. You can shop for plants by low light, indirect sunlight and medium light, so caring for them is simple and worry-free. This is good, since I’m a plant killer. I am totally sold on sending this as gifts – over flowers for sure – any day.

Petaloom makes it so easy, fun and affordable to think chic, think out of the box and to send something of lasting beauty. Prices range from $65 and up…And if by chance you do kill one (highly unlikely as their have lots of stunning succulents which are almost impossible to kill), you’ll still have a gorgeous pot to use for your next one!

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Jonathan Stinson’s Ultimate Men’s Holiday Gift Guide For 2017

December 18, 2017

   

‘Tis the season for gifting your loved ones yet also stressing over the infamous old discussion of what they need, want or might already have. Groomed LA has got you covered with some ideas that most men don’t even know they need but definitely do. Groomed LA strives to instill diversity and find a common ground between the traditionalists and the diligently dapper.

Take a scroll through our Men’s Holiday Gift Guide and hopefully you’ll discover something you’ve overlooked while frantically strolling the aisles of your favorite stores. Kidding. Do people actually shop in stores anymore? Either way, here is the easiest way to get last minute gifts for the man who has everything. 

KREWE New Orleans Eyewear

KREWE was founded on the philosophy of doing something unexpected from a place no one would expect. Using the spirit and soul of New Orleans as a source of inspiration, their frames are purposefully designed to embrace individuality, allowing you to “do you” with us. Their main priority is to make sure you have eyewear that can keep up with your everyday lifestyle. From their New Orleans-based customer service team (yes, real people!) to their lifetime warranty and free shipping/returns, they are in this for the long haul.

MARC JACOBS Gotham Leather Card Case

This gorgeous MJ leather card case is slim and sleek and a card case to fit everything from your ID to credit cards and a few bills. This is one of the chicest card holders I have seen in awhile. Groomed LA approved item. 

ORIBE Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream

Come on guys, we all know you use a blow dryer in the morning before work. However, if you really want the effortlessly chic blowout then you must try this cream by ORIBE. Also, Oribe is one of my favorite hair products for men. This powerful perfecting cream protects against heat and humidity for super sleek strands that still have body and movement. Blowouts become quicker, more manageable and alluringly enduring.

LUMEE Case in Black

Ok guys I know what you are thinking – Kardashian. However, I had the opportunity to try out this durable case on my iPhone 7 (still don’t have the X) and I use the light as a flashlight and also it works way better than a flash when taking photos or selfies while in a dark restaurant or club. With this modern day social media takeover, this product is a must before you ever decide to send a selfie to a significant other on snap chat or posting on instagram for thousands to see. 

YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 x Adidas 

Kanye West dropped another pair of Yeezys on December 16th and they sold out in less than a few hours. These hip shoes are definitely a must have but extremely difficult to get your hands on. However, if you find it worth it, there are a few online retailers that you can buy them but most are overpriced. 

AVIATE Hats

“Play Hard, Travel Often” is best said by Aviate Communications Director Randall Porter. For millions of travelers, the three-letter airport codes assigned to major cities instantly evoke the memories of journeys past, the anticipation of adventure ahead, or the satisfaction of heading home once business is done. Aviate is built on that idea of community. I recently ordered the MSY for New Orleans and LGA for New York City. Some days you are feeling the need to travel but for those that can’t, toss on your Aviate hat and use it as inspiration for your next trip around the globe. 

Saint Laurent Suede Chelsea Boot

The classic Saint Laurent Chelsea bootie is one of my favorite shoes on the planet. They go with anything and are the perfect gift for any world gentlemen. The boots have elastic panels and stacked heels to give a lift. The Wyatt 30 Chelsea Boot in light tobacco suede is pricey but worth every penny. 

UGG Men’s Slippers

In 1978, a young Australian surfer founded the UGG brand on the shores of Southern California. His Aussie roots forged a strong love for sheepskin and he was convinced the world would one day share this love. In 2000, Oprah emphatically declared UGG one of her “Favorite Things” and we gifted 350 pairs of boots to her studio audience. We all know, if Oprah says its cool, you buy it! Haha The men’s UGG slippers are something I never take off when in my house and I have had them for at least six months and they still feel like I bought them yesterday. I promise any man who loves to lounge on the weekends in a robe will definitely feel like a king in these slippers. 

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

We all have a little more down time over the holidays so I recommend this book to ease your time or maybe decrease your family stress. Donna Tartt, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her most recent novel, The Goldfinch, established herself as a major talent with The Secret History, which has become a contemporary classic. Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality their lives are changed profoundly and forever, and they discover how hard it can be to truly live and how easy it is to kill.

Ultrasonic Diffuser and Essential Oils by NOW Foods

With the daily stresses in our modern society, this product helps ease the mood and allows you to focus in a clean and comfortable space while you work or even meditate. You will feel like you are at the spa relaxing while you are at your desk in your office. However it won’t make you lazy, I have noticed (depending on the oil) I am more focused than before. NOW® Solutions Ultrasonic USB Oil Diffuser unites aromatherapy with modern scientific innovation to create a diffuser that plugs into your laptop with a USB cable. This mobile diffuser is BPA-free and diffuses essential oils for up to 4 hours. It utilizes high-frequency ultrasonic electrical vibrations to create an ultra-fine mist. This diffusion method doesn’t utilize heat, which maintains essential oil integrity and holistic properties every time you use it. 

XX Jonathan Stinson

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Say “HO HO HELL NO!” This Season With Sabre

December 16, 2017

LET’S FACE IT, MEN ARE SICK FUCKS.

Sorry, but it’s true. Have you ever heard of being jumped by a woman? Or watch it, there’s a creepy woman following you in the parking lot? NO.

Ladies, we need to protect ourselves. When this pitch for lovely and feminine little devices that pack a punch for parking lot safety, holiday shopping safety, home protection, and holiday travel safety – let’s just say I perked the heck up!

Nationally renowned personal/home security company, SABRE, specializes in self-defense product lines to effectively and affordably keep consumers safe. They offer bad-ass Pepper Sprays, Pepper Gels, Personal Alarms, Athletic Security Products, New* Multitasking Stun Guns, and more. HECK YES!!!! 

Talk about stocking stuffers?! THIS IS GENIUS! Low cost, cool and BAD TO THE BONE. Give one to every woman you know. They will thank you with their life.

 www.sabrered.com

Kuros!™ Pepper Spray with Quick Release Key Ring – Retail $11.99

Personal Alarm with Clip & LED Light – Retail: $14.99

Pepper Gel (+ Training Kit) – Retail: $11.99-$19.99

SABRE Dual Capacitor Stun Gun with LED Flashlight – Retail: $24.99 

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