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Winter Skin Crush: PIONNIÈRE XMF WHITE Skin Translucency Cream

December 14, 2015

Luxury and science.

PHYTOMER, the pioneer in marine cosmetics, introduces PIONNIÈRE XMF WHITE Skin
Translucency Cream
, an advanced anti-aging cream combining two biotechnological marine sugars to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, erase dark spots and restore the complexion’s youthful translucency.

Phytomer exclusive ingredient XMF (Extra Marine Filler) EPS (ExoPolySaccharide), a 100% sustainable ingredient, deposits a natural, invisible film on the skin’s surface, smoothing wrinkles in 15 minutes.*

Beneath the skin’s surface, it stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid for extended redensifying and smoothing results. EPS Whitech, Phytomer’s recent development, not only inhibits the sythesis of melanin induced by UV, but also offers the skin 71% more protection from synthesis of pollution-induced melanin*, preventing the emergence of dark spots and hyperpigmentation across the entire spectrum of lifestyle-related factors.

PIONNIÈRE XMF WHITE Skin Translucency Cream has a comfortable “second skin” texture and is enriched with plant oils for instant skin softness.

It has a fresh scent with notes of jasmine, citrus and rose.

Radiant white in color and enhanced with soft-focus powders and golden pearls, it immediately blurs wrinkles and illuminates the skin and leaves a velvety, matte finish.

Available in select spas November 2015 and at http://www.lespausa.com

Suggested retail: $247.00

Kneipp, my childhood favorite stocking stuffer is still winning

December 13, 2015


When I was a kid, I was obsessed with the tiny glass jar gift sets of Kneipp that were sold at my local drug store. My mom knew this, so every year a gift pack miraculously appeared in my Christmas stocking. I would savor it for as long as possible, as this was my “fancy grown up gift”. I don’t know what it was that made me so in love with them at 9 years old – the cute glass bottles, the stunning bright colors, the smells…? But here I am many (MANY) years later, and I am not only still in love with them but I get to stick them in my kid’s stockings.

If you’re a true 80’s kid like me then you grew up on these all-natural body care and bathing products with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no paraffin, silicone or mineral oils, and no animal testing.
 

The Spruce and Pine and Juniper essences in Kneipp are still a classic. It’s just the real deal of relaxation. There is not a single person who would not relish a gift pack of some combo of their marvelous products.

A single cap full turns your bathtub into a holiday (or in my case, a year round) oasis.

This season try these in a stocking and Santa will have done good! They are all time classics and literally impossible not to fall in love with. But don’t stop here – these are just the warm up ideas. You will win with any and all elixirs.
Warmth & Energy Herbal Bath with Spruce & Pine

Spruce and Pine Warmth & Energy Bath: Travel Size
Shake off fatigue and winter chills while simultaneously scenting your home with the invigorating essential oils of spruce and pine in this warming herbal bath. As the ultimate scents that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit, pine helps to strengthen the body’s defenses against the cold of winter and ease muscle pain while spruce improves circulation and elevates energy levels. The overall effect is a sense of warmth and energy, leaving you ready to take on the season.
Retail Price: $20 (3.38 fl.oz) or $5.50 (.67 fl. oz)
 

Muscle Soothing Juniper Mineral Bath Salts

Juniper Muscle Soothing Bath Salt
Whether you spent the day taking advantage of the fun outdoor activities winter has to offer or decking the halls to prepare for the holiday season, this concentrated bath treatment is soothing for tired and sore muscles. The unique blend of pure and natural thermal brine salts, juniper and rosemary oil creates a detoxifying combination to help rid the body of toxins, stimulate circulation and relieve tension. Stress that is inevitability brought on by the hustle and bustle of the holidays is instantly soothed, leaving you relaxed and at ease.
Retail Price: $20 (17.63 fl. oz)

All Kneipp products are available at fine spas and apothecaries nationwide as well as at www.kneippus.com

"Bath Time Rx" Set of Baths

About Kneipp
Kneipp is a naturopathic brand founded in 1891 by Sebastian Kneipp, a German naturopath and priest, based on nature and scientifically founded teachings. Manufactured in Germany, Kneipp is one of the leading providers of effective body care and bathing products, offering consumers uniquely effective, innovative and natural concepts for health and well-being. Kneipp is an all-natural brand with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no paraffin, silicone or mineral oils, and no animal testing.
 

MECHE SALON| Alissa Tietgen Smith | Believe the hype

December 8, 2015

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Style insiders know Meche salon is one of the uber-coolest salons in Los Angeles. Just walking through the front door of the elite full-service salon in the heart of Beverly Hills makes you feel like you are part of something cool and happening, because, well, you are. It would be of no surprise at all if you bumped into the likes of Gwenyth Paltrow, Lily Aldridge, Jennifer Lopez or Jennifer Garner as the salon’s owners, Tracey Cunningham and Neil Weisberg, have quite the celebrity following when it comes to color. Meche has a bit of a Studio 54 following these days — and after experiencing it for the first time, I can see why.

I popped into the Meche to get a cut with Alissa Tietgen Smith — not an easy feat as Alissa is THE stylist everyone’s flocking to. It’s no wonder. Alissa is a noted bangs, BOB and LOB expert with a very approachable, cool vibe and personality (Me — “I want to be your friend!!!” Her — “Great! Let’s do it!!”)Screen Shot 2015-12-08 at 2.16.18 PM

When it comes to hair, Alissa knows her business — she got her start at Sally Hershberger at John Freida, worked at Neil George for seven years before Meche opened in 2012. There’s something about the way Alissa intuitively dry cuts giving the hair a great balance of texture and edge that is very on-trend but never trendy. I walked in with a mom-BOB and walked out with a sexy, forward “MILF” like I could feature on tubev.sex, as Alissa joked before sending me home with a ton of real-world styling tips and tricks. I have always wanted to channel my inner MILF and and my new hair has given me the confidence to do just that. Watch out sexmature.xxx stars, there is a new MILF on the scene! Jokes aside, Alissa really is one of the best. Trust me.

I just love making new friends.

MECHE
Alissa Tietgen Smith
mechesalonla.com
8820 Burton Way
Beverly Hills,
CA 90211
(310) 278-8930

Haircut $175 – $300

Don’t eat your chocolate, bathe in it: Philip B. Milk Chocolate Wash & Body Bath

December 3, 2015

Need the perfect gift for someone who needs to smell amazing? Who loves chocolate but doesn’t want to it? For someone who loves rich and decadent? We’ve got it.

Philip B Chocolate Milk Body + Bubble Wash ($35)

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Holy shit! Milk chocolate shower gel? Um, my only complaint is that you can’t drink it while your spreading this chocolate milkiness all over your body. Guaranteed to prolong your showers by at least 10 minutes just standing there, so you won’t be saving water but only because you’ll be a state of shock from standing under the water and smelling it!

It can also be used for a full on choco-stravaganza-bubble bath. I felt like a kid splashing around in Willy Wonka’s chocolate river.

I didn’t smell like a bar of chocolate when I got out of the shower, but my skin is soft AF.

Good good good pretty much sums it up.

xx,

Flavia

Too sweet? Wash it down with Philip B. Lavender Hand Crème ($35 at Philipb.com) apres bath!

 

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BESPOKE Premium Cycling Studio at FIG at 7th

November 25, 2015

Well don’t delay, make fitness a priority now by hitting some of the newest workout classes at FIGat7th – BESPOKE Cycling Studio at FIGat7th and BollyX at Gold’s Gym.

BESPOKE Premium Cycling Studio at FIGat7th is an exhilarating, indoor cycling experience located in the heart of downtown L.A. Combining athletic coaching with high-energy music and guest DJs, BESPOKE ht! as designed four high-intensity classes to burn calories, sculpt, and tone the body. With so much media attention focused on getting in shape AFTER the holidays, we would love to find ways to feature BESPOKE Cycling Studio, as well as the healthy salads served at FIGat7th’s newly opened Salata, to help your readers look their fit + fabulous best BEFORE that first holiday party of the season!

The BollyX dance-fitness program at Gold’s Gym, which combines dynamic choreography with the heart-pumping beats and hottest music of Bollywood, will have you burning between 500 and 800 calories in a single session and unleashing your inner swagger.  Each 50-minute BollyX workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get guests moving, sweating, and motivated all at the same time. The moves are simple and easy to follow and BollyX is a natural segue from Zumba, especially since the Bollywood genre is often the most requested by Zumba participants. Additionally, there’s a Bollywood performance at the end of every class where participants build community through an exhilarating dance-off.
BESPOKE offers classes ranging from 30 to 60 minutes, seven days a week. Morning classes start as early as 6:00am and evening classes begin at 5:30pm. In addition, BESPOKE offers a 30-minute express lunchtime class Monday through Friday, making it convenient for the fast-paced, downtown lifestyle. And with shorter days plus work and social obligations dominating your calendar, BESPOKE makes it easy to fit a class into even the busiest of schedules!

BESPOKE also offers all the amenities, including complimentary shoe rentals, L’Occitane natural beauty shower products, an alkaline water station and fresh fruit, and conveniences such as digital lockers and towels, making it easy for guests to freshen up after a work-out and then grab a bite to eat.

Salata: The Next Generation Salad Bar, located inside FIGat7th’s TASTE Food Hall, is a healthy haven for creating a tossed-to-order, fresh salad or salad wrap. After selecting from a variety of lettuces mixes, spinach, and kale, Salata guests can choose from over 50 toppings and lean proteins, including pesto chicken, herb marinated shrimp, tofu, quinoa, and falafel. Top it off with one of 10 housemade, gluten-free dressings and you’ll eat good, look good, and feel good.
I have included high resolution images of BESPOKE Cycling Studio and Salata below.  I can provide additional Salata images upon request.

BollyX founders Minal Mehta and Shahil Patel are leading experts in the art of integrating “Bollywood” and “Hollywood” and building a community around healthy living. In 2009, Shahil led the first-ever Bollywood dance team to the final rounds of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” with a hit performance to Slumdog Millionaire’s “Jai Ho!” After receiving rave reviews from celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne, and Piers Morgan, he founded Ishaara, now one of world’s largest Bollywood dance companies with over 50 premier dancers scattered across the US. Shahil Patel has also performed alongside celebrity superstars such as Jamie Foxx, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, and Diana Ross.

PREMIUM EQUIPMENT

 Our top of the line Schwinn bikes with Carbon Blue technology, the latest innovation from Schwinn, provide a comfortable and consistent ride that allow you to focus on increasing your performance and strength.

EXCEPTIONAL TRAINERS

Each of our instructors come from a different athletic background, yet all share a similar love for life and passion for fitness. They are all certified in cycling and truly bring their own style, expertise and enthusiasm to their class.

INCREDIBLE RESULTS

The journey to success is unique to each individual. Whether your goal is to test your limits, build your strength or get toned, the multiple paths we’ve designed can help you achieve yours. In addition, riders can burn anywhere from 400-600 calories in a single class!