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HOTBOX – NEW INFRARED CHROMOTHERAPY

March 16, 2018

WOOT! A new spot just opened to get your get your sweat on in DTLA! It’s call HOTBOX.

I had a great sweat the other day. The place is totally gorgeous. The sweat is not at crazy as Shape House and feels very different as you are not in the tight blanket. It’s more of a post gym type of sweat or the kind I would love to own in my home. Many people do!

Each suite also has chromotherapy and a vitamin C infused rain shower, an iPad for tunes or Netflix (I went for Gongs!) and its a hot spot to totally chill. 

HEAT

THE DIFFERENCE OF INFRARED

Developed in the 1970’s by Japanese health practitioners, infrared saunas were designed for those who want to look and feel their best. Infrared offers the same health benefits as traditional Finnish saunas, but provides a gentle and soothing experience.

HEALTHY HEAT,
BREATHABLE AIR

Unlike traditional Finnish convection saunas which heat the body from the outside-in, resulting in hot, often intolerable air – our infrared saunas heat the body from the inside-out, leaving the air pleasant and comfortable, allowing for a longer sweat.

A CLEAN SWEAT

Perspire in a pristine, spotless, private suite, equipped with your own vitamin C rain shower. Infrared heat kills 99% of bacteria, creating an inherently sterile environment. Relax your mind and rejuvenate your body in confidence.

TOTAL BODY WELLNESS

HotBox technology allows for increased sessions providing higher detoxification. Experience glowing beauty, cleansing immunity and more from the proactive benefits of a vibrant sweat.

DETOX

Feel the difference of 7x the toxin cleanse from heating your body directly. 

GLOW

Enhance your beauty, reduce wrinkles, cleanse your pores and renew skin elasticity. 

PERFORM

Increase your endurance and build muscle naturally with the release of HGH. 

RECOVER

Speed up injury recovery time from aches and pains to chronic conditions.

  

SLIM

Pump up your heart rate and melt away up to 600 calories per session.

VITALITY

Lower blood pressure and improve circulation for longevity and rejuvenation.

IMMUNITY

Easily increase core body temperature and eliminate toxins to create healthier cells.

RELAX

Let the pure heat of infrared relieve stress and improve feelings of happiness.

RELIEF

Help the body heal naturally. Reduce soreness of nerve endings and muscle spasms.

COLOR

A HUE FOR A NEW YOU

During any session, treat yourself to Chromotherapy, the science behind the healing power of color. Experience HotBox in a positive light through the natural benefits of visible electromagnetic colors.

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Chic Cruelty Free, Vegan Laptop Bags

March 15, 2018

OH YES! I just dumped my crappy Amazon-ordered laptop case and replaced it with this gorgeous, vegan beauty by SIGHT. ($88)

Other amazing benefits:

Sight uses high quality PU vegan leather

Sight is a cruelty-free brand

Water-resistant

Light-weighted

Free Shipping + Easy Returns 

A little back-story:

CEO Ellie, the always-on-the-road business traveler, found herself on numerous similar occasions: whether in coffee shop trying to reach her wallet in her handbag to pay for her coffee while placing her laptop bag on the counter awkwardly, or at airport having her arm squeezing the laptop bag tightly against her body while try to find the boarding pass in front of a line of antsy crowds. She decided something needs to be changed. Having two bags is simply redundant.

When she was doing research for solutions, she found that most of the fashion designers focus on aesthetics, but are not really thinking about a modern woman’s lifestyle. It seems that no designers are truly interested in design for those who are on the go. Ellie wants to design truly functional handbags for women like her – who not only want to look good but are also professionals with jobs. 

All of sight’s laptop bags are a refined result of delicate detailing for months, careful creation and marvelous craftsmanship by skilled artisans. Every handbag is designed with style, functionality, and comfort in mind. With artisans’ expertise and hard work, the handbags achieve the perfect look and designer quality.

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Facile Dermatology – Vanessa Lee, RN, for a refreshed 2018 face

March 4, 2018

Nothing like a refreshed face for 2018. And hella yass, did I need it. Like so many of us, 2017 left me haggard, depressed and angry. I think I aged ten years. I needed a serious pick me up for my face (body and soul – working on SOUL with goddess meditation guide Kelly Morris of THE INFINITY CALL, more on her daily live mediation call in for women only, soon!! Can you say KELLY YOU ARE SAVING MY LIFE??!!!)

I headed over to the gorgeous little hide-away, Facile Dermatology where Vanessa, in less than 30 minutes, gave me a little overhaul. As you know, I am very natural (for someone who makes treatment plans and tries all the latest techniques). I look like your average mid-40’s working ass mother fucker. I am not fancy. I do not wear much make up. I keep it REAL AF. No fish lips. No chipmunk cheeks. No Beverly Hills housewife bullshit. 

Vanessa addressed my loss of volume and welp, falling cheeks. She added a little Voluma for the cheeks and Vollure for nasal labia folds and Botox, here and there. What a difference. Obvi. I am bat shit in love with the Voluma and Vollure. Mostly because I can’t even tell what she did. I just look….BETTER.

Vanessa finished with a microinfusion which basically is microneedling with with tiny deposits of a proprietary custom blend of botox, juverderm and super-antioxidants like glutathione that stimulates collagen to plump, tighten and brighten, shrinks pores, smooths for an instant glow with no downtime. THIS IS THE SHIT VON SHIT!!! This was the touch, I now realize, is everything. RUN AND GET THIS. STAT!

Facile Dermatology is one of my favorite spots in town.

I mean….look at it.

  
But that’s not all. Facile has you covered in so many ways…

THE PLANS LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS:

IN THE CLEAR THE REVERSAL THE DAILY

A TAILORED TREATMENT PLAN TO CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION OF ACNE AND DARK SPOTS MAY INCLUDE:

  • CORTISONE INJECTIONS
    A quick prick with this powerful anti-inflammatory can dramatically reduce red, angry breakouts and hurry up healing—often immediately with cystic acne, in particular.
  • LASER THERAPY
    Think treatments like Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel or XLV.
  • FACIAL & BODY RESURFACING
    A.K.A. microneedling, it nudges skin to create new collagen and elastin fibers, which results in plumper, thicker skin and smoother scars and wrinkles.
  • CRYOFACIALS
    We add liquid nitrogen to your facial to treat what ails you: wrinkles, blemishes, pigmentation and sagging skin.
  • MICRO-INFUSIONS
    Micro-injections of botulinum toxin, filler droplets or PRP (platelet-rich plasma from your blood) will help shrink pores, improve fine lines and stimulate new collagen.
  • PEELS
    Customized chemical peels to reduce breakouts and minimize the appereance of visible scars.
  • A CUSTOM SKINCARE REGIMEN
    Each plan is individualized and includes Facile clinical and prescription-strength products.
  • TOPICAL AND/OR ORAL PRESCRIPTIONS

A CUSTOM ANTI-AGING PROGRAM TO HELP YOUR SKIN AGE IN REVERSE MAY INCLUDE:

  • WRINKLE RELAXERS
    Safe doses of botulinum toxins help unkink muscles, leading to smoother skin free from furrows.
  • INJECTABLE FILLERS
    Hyaluronic acid and collagen-stimulating fillers will give you a lift and youthful smoothness.
  • KYBELLA
    Injections of deoxycholic acid, a fat-absorbing substance, help reduce pockets of localized fat like a double chin.
  • LASER THERAPY
    Think treatments like Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel or XLV.
  • FACIAL & BODY RESURFACING
    A.K.A. microneedling, it nudges skin to create new collagen and elastin fibers, which results in plumper, thicker skin and smoother scars and lines.
  • CRYOFACIALS
    We add liquid nitrogen to your facial to treat what ails you: wrinkles, pimples, hyperpigmentations and sagging.
  • MICROINFUSIONS
    Microinjections of botulinum toxin, filler droplets, or PRP (from your own blood) shrink pores, improve fine lines, and stimulate new collagen.
  • PEELS
    Customized chemical peels help reduce signs of sun damage and visible scars.
  • A CUSTOM SKINCARE REGIMEN
    Each plan is individualized and includes Facile clinical and prescription-strength products.

AN ADJUSTABLE, ONGOING PROGRAM TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HAPPY AND HEALTHY, FROM THE INSIDE OUT, MAY INCLUDE:

  • IV INFUSION & Vitamin INJECTION THERAPY
    A custom cocktail of vitamins supports increased energy, glowing skin, anti-aging at the cellular level, improved athlecit performance, healing and recovery, enhanced immunity, hydration and stress relief.
  • VITAMINS & HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
    A custom cocktail of take-home supplements in-office IV and vitamin therapies.
  • A NUTRITIONIST-RECOMMENDED DIET
  • A SKIN CANCER SCREENING EXAM
    The doctor checks for suspicious spots and removes anything questionable or bothersome.
  • A CUSTOM SKINCARE REGIMEN
    Each plan is individualized and includes Facile clinical and prescription-strength products.
  
FACILE

Vanessa Lee, RN
638 1/2 North Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Email: info@facileskin.com
Phone: 310.929.2220

THE LIST: DR. GRANT STEVENS | MARINA PLASTIC SURGERY

March 3, 2018

We are excited to roll out THE LIST for 2018.  What better a way to launch the year than by featuring Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Marina Plastic Surgery in Marina del Rey, CA. 

Dr. Stevens is the Chairman of the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and the Director of the USC Division of Aesthetic Surgery. He is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the USC Keck School of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery. He is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. Dr. Stevens is also president-elect of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

What is also exciting is that his practice is the first in the U.S. to offer Geneveve™ by Viveve®, the single-session, 30-minute, in-office treatment for women with vaginal laxity that incorporates patented radiofrequency energy to stimulate and generate collagen.

“We are excited to be the first to introduce Geneveve to our clients,” Dr. Stevens said. “Geneveve treats vaginal laxity, which results from over stretching the vaginal introital (opening) during childbirth. As a result of this tissue damage, women can experience a decrease in sexual satisfaction and physical sensation during intercourse, which can adversely impact sexual health and quality of life.” He added that just like procedures that stimulate collagen to make the face and body more youthful, Genevieve uses collagen stimulation to shrink vaginal tissue achieving previous tightness.

During vaginal childbirth or sexual activity over a period of time, these tissues can over-stretch, leaving the patient with a feeling of looseness, especially around the vaginal opening. The loss of tightness eventually leads to a diminished sexual sensation and satisfaction during intercourse.

“Geneveve is a perfect complement to our mommy makeover procedure, allowing women to experience a return to their pre-pregnancy days of vibrancy, lubrication and tightness,” said Dr. Stevens. He added that in a sexual satisfaction survey of women who had undergone the Geneveve treatment after experiencing vaginal deliveries, 67% of the women reported an increase in vaginal tightness at 30 days and 87% at six months after the treatment. While vaginal rejuvenation surgery is right for some patients, many more just need a simple non-surgical out-patient treatment that requires no anesthesia.

For more information, visit Marina Plastic Surgery; like Marina Plastic Surgery on Facebook; join his blog at BeautyByStevens; and follow on Twitter @DrGrantStevens.

 

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James Bland on Giants – YES!

March 1, 2018

We get crazy inspired by people going after their dreams and making shit happen. And that’s exactly why we love James Bland. Read on…

He’s the creative behind Giants, a scripted drama digital series, executive produced by Jussie Smollett (FOX’s “Empire”) and streams via ColorCreative.TV on Issa Rae’s (HBO’s “Insecure”) YouTube Channel. 

Created by and starring James Bland (USA’s upcoming crime series, “Unsolved”), alongside Vanessa Baden Kelly (“Kenan & Kel,” “Gullah Gullah Island,” and “Rosewood”) and Sean Samuels (SyFy channel’s “Toxic Shark”), season one of Giants was praised for authentically capturing the black millennial experience and tackling stigmatized issues including mental health, sexual identity, and unconventional means of economic survival.

Giants is executive produced by Empire star Jussie Smollett and talent development intermediary LeadersUp. In an effort to help increase diversity and create on-ramps into the entertainment industry, Giants partnered with LeadersUp to provide young adults of color with the opportunity to gain experience as production assistants. The series is distributed under ColorCreative.tv, an initiative within two-time Golden Globe-nominee Issa Rae’s production company.

Season two really raises the stakes for these characters and their problems rise to a level of hurt that leaves us wondering if they can ever come back from this,” said Bland. “By season’s end we learn that not all giants can be slayed. Some we tame and learn to live with.”

I just checked out a screening of Giants, Season 2, and after watching only two episodes, I must say I was blown away seeing such an inspiring talent put his vision into a masterpiece on film. Finding a way to take life’s challenges and slay them. YASSS!

Even better, I had the opportunity to meet with James. Can you say PASSIONATE AND DETERMINED?? He was so super friendly, I can only hope, as an aspiring actress myself, to collaborate with someday. #Dreams!

GLA: Let’s get to basics. When did you want to become an actor and of course, why? Seems simple but this question is always fascinating.

JB: (former NFL player) Kerry Rhodes and I have a mutual friend who is our costume design on “Giants” and we all got into this conversation about – how we always had an interest to get into performance. But because of our stature I’m 6’6 and he’s 6’4 – so we were always pushed more to sports, and particularly being a black male no one thinks to put us on stage – saying he always singing and dancing around the house, maybe you should put him in theatre. My family only encouraged me to be basketball player – because I’m tall. I’d always loved it. Growing up my only outlet was church, so I enjoyed the Christmas plays and eventually I started writing for the Christmas plays for the youth program. So when I got to college – I went on an academic scholarship and I started playing basketball. The moment I had free time, I decided to picked up on theatre and started auditioning for students plays and then I went over to Florida State and I audition for some student films, that’s when I was introduced into the idea of filmmaking and realized I definitely want to act and make films. So I spent my entire senor year working on my first feature, I wrote it, directed it and that was the nail in the coffin for me to start making films. I was a business major and finished out and received my degree. I moved to Los Angles while I was still in my undergrad and started pursuing filmmaking. I landed an internship with Will Packer (Girls Trip) and they were working on the film Takers and I was his intern and I spent 2 and half years there at the studios. This was like my film school working there as PA, assistant and creator vice presidents. I studied with a few teachers, working on method acting, and taking classes. I told Will Packer that I wanted to be a filmmaker and he asked me if I ever made a film and I said “no,” and he told me to make a film first and then come back to talk to me. So that film I spent my senor year making was the encouragement I got from Will and because I finished that film – he gave me an internship.

Q: What’s your dirty little secret? Confidence issues? Insecurity? Come on, tell us!

JB: Acting is my big insecurity. It’s the thing I struggle with the most because folks will tell me it’ll be hard for to get into this field because of my height. I’ve struggle with being confident with my height and my acting teacher gave me an exercise to help me.

GLA: Here’s a fun one. What’s your idea of a perfect weekend?

JB: I love the spa, sitting in water (hot tub) having a good workout. I get a lot of great ideas when I’m in water. Being on an Island with fun physical activities, great food with family and close friends.

Q: After a long shoot, what’s your favorite way to unwind?

JB: Working out, going to the gym. Being healthy and fit – its helps me let go some of that tension.

GLA: Who are your heroes?

JB: Kendrick Lamar – visually, I want to be the Kendrick Lamar as directors. Chance the rapper in terms of staying independent – I really admire that. In the film world, Ryan Coogler he’s been a huge inspirational from Fruitvale Station, Creed and Black Panther. Xavier Dolan (French Canadian Director) “Mommy” was one of my favorite pieces of cinema that I had the opportunity to witness.

GLA: If you could have a great meal with anyone – at any place, time – who and where would you go?

JB: Jay Z, I’m into his interviews. I would like to talk business with him. Being able to marry the business with art. I admire that.

GLA: Is there a singular message to Giants?

JB: We all have to slay our Giants – we have to slay that thing that stands between us and reach our fullness and destiny. There’s also a reminder that there are some things that we can’t slay. The thorn in your flesh (biblically) some times God will say no and you’ll have to face that Giant.

GLA: How did you get connected with Issa Rae?

JB: I emailed her and asked her. We met 7 years ago; we were friends before the fame. We were writers and we were helping out a mutual on a web series. I don’t know the steps on how to proceed with getting your show onto her you tube channel. I introduced Issa to her producer, who produced Awkward Black Girl, we kept in touch and built on our friendship.

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xx Shenika Travis

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