Tara Sizlo is a former personal trainer to the stars and LA’s fit Westside royalty. Certified through the American College of Sports Medicine, Tara has contributed to numerous exercise videos, has written fitness articles for magazines like Seventeen, and every so often continues to moonlight as a guest instructor at posh destination spas like Mexico’s Rancho La Puerta. Jealous!

Now a full time mom living in the Pacific Palisades, Tara stays fit and fabulous by chasing her two boys around the Westside, running the Santa Monica stairs, and squeezing in – her latest obsession — boot camp on the beach.

Devoted to her kids’ busy schedules, Tara has swapped her monthly scrubs at L.A.’s Korean bath houses (or the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, for that matter) for the more convenient local spas of Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Pali and Malibu. She will however travel for a great facial or killer yoga class.

In her own words…

 On skin: “I love going in for a facial tune up, but tend to be a bit of a minimalist when it come to skincare products. Who has time for a 12 step program? All I need are a few key products to tide me over to my next appointment. Right now I adore my new Lift micro-dermabrasion facial scrub by md aesthetics, which leaves my skin fresh and smooth. And I am always on the lookout for a great face moisturizer, especially one with SPF to protect me from that (sometimes hazy) Santa Monica sunshine.”

 On Make-up: “I love being a girl, and the one area I love to play with most is make-up. The eye shadow at the top of my drawer right now is Rockstar, by Bobbie Brown. It is a gorgeous pale blue metallic shimmer (I know what your thinking, but this eye shadow is nothing like the kind your granny used to wear). Highlighted with BB’s Cobalt Ink Gel Eyeliner with a good mascara and I am ready for a night out with the girls.”

 On fitness: “I can’t get enough of my new boot camp class on the beach. Nothing beats the sand between your toes and dolphins on the horizon to distract you from the thought of doing that final set of tush toning squats. I will never pass up a chance to take a hip hop class. And I am always in search of the perfect yoga facility. I prefer ‘Pedicured Yoga’, where the toes are polished, the towels are fresh, the mats are clean and your neighbor doesn’t reek of patchouli — not that I’m afraid of a little patchouli, but I do have an aversion to athlete’s foot.”

 On food: “I am obsessed with finding tasty food delivery that can save me from the mac n’ cheese and chicken tenders that call to me from my kid’s plates. There must be one great delivery service out there that can help me keep my calories down, while tempting my gourmet taste buds.”

 On fashion: “I’m a bit of a simple girl. All I need are the staples… a great pair of jeans, some strappy sandals and a fabulous bag. Of course a girl does need her accessories. I’m a huge Me&Ro fan. I love the hammered gold pieces that my true love has given me. There’s something about Me&Ro’s delicious tone of yellow gold and how it complements my now fading summer tan. Really can a girl ask for anything more?… Oh all right maybe just a little more.”

xo

Tara

DR. ALKAITIS / HOLISTIC ORGANIC SKIN FOOD

Recommended, especially for those who prefer holistic skin care: Dr. Alkaitis’s “Results Oriented Holistic Organic Skin Treatments.” This line is unique in that all his creations are edible, easily absorbed by the skin and designed to bring the skin into perfect balance.

The products are especially suited to those with dry, mature or problem skin, or with chemical sensitivities. Dr. Alkaitis philosophy: the root of beauty is health. So this line is crafted with meticulous attention to the safety, purity and quality of all ingredients. The ingredients used are organic or wild crafted, and all chosen carefully to promote clear, vibrant and younger looking skin.

Santa Monica’s Petite Spa was the perfect setting to experience these beautiful products.

Aesthetician Juliana was gentle, attentive to my skin personal concerns and well versed on the benefits of the products. The Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser (4 oz. $55) , with a castile base, smelled and felt wonderful on my face. The Toner contains a blend of organic herbs and essential oils which makes you feel like you’re in a field of wildflowers, intoxicating but earthy as well.

I also had the Enzyme Exfoliating Mask (4 oz. $45 – 25 masks), which is excellent for cleansing and anti aging. While the mask did its work I had a body melting neck, shoulder and arm massage, the perfect end to a long week on the computer.
There are actually several mask options based on your skin needs, and they can be done in sequence if desired. All masks are biologically active and feed the skin. They are mixed with water or for optimal benefit, goats milk.

My skin felt incredibly smooth after the treatment, and best of all my skin was rosy, bright and clear. Pores? Invisible. Several days later I’m still enjoying my glow.

xo Michelle

WOW.

This sounds like my kinda place.

SPA SERVICES AND YOGA?!

A soon to be calming and blissful oasis for every beauty need. Le Posh Salon offers not only the ultimate in luxurious hair and spa treatments but promotes wellness from within. It’s opening September 20 and offering a range of invigorating and relaxing classes for all fitness levels and preferencescalming and blissful oasis for every beauty need
The salon has its own intimate yoga studio located on the second floor, featuring a sunny courtyard area for outdoor classes, a store for luxury yoga accessories.

Beginners and experienced yogis alike can choose from classes that fit their personal preferences. Focus and Flow™ yoga, taught by instructor McKenna Rowe, combines the flowing movement of Vinyasa yoga—to burn calories and increase the heart rate—with the held postures of Yin yoga, which strengthens connective tissues and creates a deep sense of calm and mental focus.

Lisa Eurich welcomes students at all levels and abilities to wake up their minds and energize their spirits with Energy Flow, the ultimate way to start the morning. A dynamic yogi, Lisa also teaches Yoga Fusion which incorporates core strength, Vinaysa Yoga mixed with gentle Thai Yoga Massage techniques, and Power Yoga, a fitness-based class to challenge the more experienced student.

Stella Wilkins, who will lead Vinyasa Flow, has taught for twelve years and has a knack for helping students surpass mental limitations, maximizing the benefits of their practice. Students may go at their own pace during her high-energy class, which seamlessly weaves together a series of postures designed to raise body heat and purify the system.

Jethro Liou’s experience with the practice is deeply rooted in Ashtanga yoga and polished by the influence of his many seasoned teachers. The goal for every class is to create a safe, fun and challenging environment in which to grow the student’s practice. Jethro encourages his students to focus on physical alignment, core strength and mindfulness in a fluid rhythm using the breath as the underlying current for the practice.

Mary McGinn is a certified Yoga Alliance instructor, dedicated to sharing the joy of yoga with both adults and children. She takes a special interest in human anatomy, physiology, and health, and is pursuing yoga therapy. Her classes are simultaneously calming and invigorating, and offer the perfect balance of strength and form.

To add variety and creativity to the schedule, the Le Posh Yoga will offer specialty classes such as Kids Yoga, Early Bird Yoga, Lunch Hour Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Ladies Night Out Yoga. For example, Candlelight Yoga is a one-hour class that infuses candlelit ambiance and music to de-stress in preparation for a good night’s sleep.

Le Posh Yoga will open September 20, 2010. Classes are held seven days a week, between 7am and 8pm. Classes are priced as follows: a single session for $17, five for $70, ten for $130 and 20 for $240; a Posh unlimited card is available. The yoga store offers high quality products including Jade mats, Life Factory water bottles, and Hugger Mugger cork blocks. The studio offers a free week to all new students, and those who purchase sessions during the first week receive an additional 10% off. Please call (323) 845 0789 for more information, or email contact@SalonLePosh.com.

About Le Posh Salon

Scheduled to open in mid November 2010, Le Posh Salon will be a premium one-stop beauty destination. Its menu of services includes complete hair services, nail care, spa services.
It also features a private VIP room, valet parking and a lounge area with an in-house DJ and a ‘bar’ serving refreshments. R u kid?!

To add to the convenience, an on-site Medi-spa will provide injectables, peels, and laser treatments. High-end beauty brands are available for purchase and are hand-picked by the salon’s expert team.

The Salon is located at 7551 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90046.
To book a salon or spa appointment, please call (323) 851 5552.

Visit www.SalonLePosh.com for more information.