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The Beauty Bean’s Alexis Wolfer, just debuted her highly-anticipated first book, The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty’s Best-Kept Secrets in Your Kitchen.

April 29, 2014

Here’s a great mother’s day gift idea!

The Beauty Bean‘s Alexis Wolfer, just debuted her highly-anticipated first book, The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty’s Best-Kept Secrets in Your Kitchen and it’s all the rage.

The Recipe for Radiance boasts 131 all-natural DIY beauty and food recipes—with 60+ recipes and tips from industry experts, celebs and chefs—offering women an affordable and easy way to beautify from the inside out. Using ingredients already in your kitchen, The Recipe for Radiance addresses every major beauty concern with internal (EAT IT) and topical (APPLY IT) food-based solutions.

Check out the types of wholesome recipes to explore:

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Cures for Smile Lines, Crow’s Feet + Other Eye Wrinkle Euphemisms:

  • Rejuvenating Eye Polish (Apply)
  • Raw Brownie Batter Pudding (Eat 

Cures for Stretch Marks:

  • Ginger + Turmeric Massage Oil (Apply)
  • Avocado, Watercress, + Cumin Salad (Eat)

 

The Recipe for Radiance is available for purchase wherever books are sold, via Amazon, and as an e-book.

 

What I learned from being with my kids 24/7 in NYC last week. OH and some amazing new beauty brand discoveries.

April 25, 2014

I took both kids to my mom’s in NYC for a good 9 days.  It was the best week I’ve had in – I don’t know how long.  Something about having no choice but to full take over and just immerse myself with my kiddos was incredible.  I didn’t do a lick a work.  Maybe a beat here and there but that’s it.  I feel empowered, a much better parent and my patience and tolerance muscles were so seriously flexed, that I feel like I can parent with total calm in any situation.  I was stress-free, relaxed and gave my kids the best parenting they’ve had from me – ever.  Something to say for throwing yourself in the fire and going away alone with kids. DO IT.  And you’ll be a pro. That being said, I came home to boxes of goodies on my desk to report on and some stuff I have been dying to share with you! Some gorgeously packaged goodies from the GOLDFADEN skincare line.  (PACKAGE CRUSH) I cannot wait to try.  They have been raved about big time.  High end. Good stuff. The real deal.

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The new flavors from QUEST NUTRITION (the bars I am not only addicted to, I can honestly say I have a “habit” and the new flavors like COOKIES AND CREAM are downright psychotically addictive, just ask the girl at the gym – I spend a ridiculous amount a month on them ).  If you are bar-crazed then you may have caught wind of the RAVE about these.  People are fff-reaking out about them.  Go online and look.  They are SICK!  OH, and some other goodies from themarrived – their new gulf free pasta line!

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Two beauty nectars you drink TAUT and BEAUTY NECTAR from Ashieda jammed packed with .sliderUnknown

I am speechless about Verso Dark Spot Fix from Stockholm.  First of all it WINS my packaging and website awards of 2014.  Check out their website. Perfection.

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Hey VERSO, if you are hiring a designer, let’s talk.  It’s so outrageously stunning it’s hard for me to get past the beauty of the bottle (yes, I kept the box too).   And, it’s a fantastic product.  Get it. Stare at it. Bring it out at parties. But most of all, use it.

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Oh, this Bite Beauty Agave lip mask – let’s just say, I took it out during a branding/client meeting, and the two women were ordering it via their iPhones within ten minutes.

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This gorgeous Hydracontinue bottle of Phytomer:

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So stay tuned!

Blink Bar – West Hollywood – lovely, safe lash extensions with Michelle

March 31, 2014

Blink Bar is a new leading lash extension spot – with locations in WeHo and Santa Monica.
I had an excellent set applied by Michelle in WeHo (at Marc Edwards skincare in the French Marketplace) and she did a careful and studied job, paying attention to my growth cycle and respecting the state of my lashes.  Love my lashes. Light, natural and so necessary. 

Blink Bar was recently voted as one of LA’s Best Beauty Boutiques, Salons and Spas.
Check out this awesome menu that really explains the different styles:
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WEST HOLLYWOOD  323.786.3936 7985 Santa Monica Blvd. LA,CA 90046.

Unit 206 (Inside Marc Edwards Skin Care, inside the French Market on the second level)

Santa Monica 323.786.3936 2502 Main st. Santa Monica, CA. 90405 ( inside big red building WAX)

 

 

Monitor Your Heart Rate and Get in the Orange Zone A Fitness Class Unlike Any Other Comes to LA ORANGETHEORY FITNESS™ GETS YOU MORE RESULTS – SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN.

March 28, 2014

Orangetheory Fitness™ is the first of its kind: an interval training, group fitness class that uses a science-based approach to create an effective and unique workout, personalized for each participant. Each 60 minute class is led by a certified, Orangetheory Fitness™ trained instructor and is designed to build muscle, tone your body, measure calorie burn, and increase metabolism for up to 36 hours post workout!

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With over 85 locations across the United States, Canada, and the UK, and over 100 more scheduled to open in the next 18 months, the next generation of fitness is finally coming to Los Angeles.

Orangetheory Fitness™ is opening their first Los Angeles location in Brentwood (on San Vicente) at the beginning of May, with special, no obligation, presale pricing for members who join before May 1, 2014.

They are so confident in what their brand and workout has to offer that all members who join before this date will get two free weeks of classes once their doors open, to make sure members love it before they buy it. The Company has successfully removed all reasons why people would not join a gym: no contracts, no initiation fee, try two weeks free before paying anything, and if you join one, you can use every location nationwide.

There are no more excuses, so what are you waiting for?

Most importantly – Orangetheory Fitness™ is whole-heartedly invested in the local community. Since solidifying their Brentwood location, Management has offered free Saturday morning boot camps in the area, brought in local fitness vendors to host special events (e.g. Quest Bar provides free samples every Friday) and partnered with local nutritionists to offer free classes and fitness instruction to their clients until their beautiful space opens in May. Orangetheory Fitness™ not only succeeds at getting its members into the best shape of their lives, but also creates a community of support for all ages and fitness levels.

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT?

Orangetheory Fitness™ takes interval training and turns it on its head, incorporating the use of heart rate monitors, TRX, medicine balls, WaterRower™ machines, and treadmills, enabling each person to get an individualized workout in a group class setting.

Not only will members burn up to 500-1000 calories per class, but will also burn calories for up to 36 hours post workout, and can lose up to 8 pounds per week, depending on their utilization of the studio and nutrition. This calorie information, in addition to a participant’s heart rate, is tracked on flat screens around the workout room through use of a heart rate watch and strap. This maximum calorie burn is a result of their science-based, Orange Zone – getting participants to 84% of their max heart rate for a total of 12-20 minutes in aggregate within an hour class.

We would love your audience to get a first hand look at the Orangetheory Fitness™ experience. Please let us know if you are interested in doing a segment or story, and we would love to schedule you to try a class!

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SCIENCE

Featured in the New York Times, and Well & Good NYC, Orangetheory Fitness™ is hailed as the ultimate experience for gym goers who are frustrated with their results, are uninspired by stale equipment, and are hitting plateaus in their fitness goals.

The workout class is 60 minutes long, and features three components: running on a treadmill, indoor rowing, and strength training. It is based on a physiological theory called “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” (EPOC). By providing each person with a POLAR heart rate monitor, the highly trained team at Orangetheory Fitness™ monitors your heart rate to ensure members are in their ideal fat burning zone. They call their class Orange 60.

By producing EPOC in a 60 minute class, this essentially ensures that members will experience a workout “after-burn” effect, meaning that they will continue burning calories up to 36 hours after the workout is over.

Beyond the science, the results are clear. Orangetheory Fitness™ members boast increased muscle endurance, power, stamina and in cases where desired, weight loss. They have more energy within 1 month of training, and are seeing significant results in muscle toning and weight loss as early as 2-3 months into their program.

All fitness levels are welcome, as well as any person over the age of 16. Orangetheory Fitness™ trainers are highly trained, motivated, passionate and friendly. Their mission is to help members achieve their goals safely and efficiently while having fun in the process. Orangetheory facilities feature upbeat music, a modern and clean aesthetic, well-maintained state of the art equipment, and private showers.

Visit the official website at http://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ for more information.

Color + Cut at Benjamin w/Negin Zand with the amazing Deanna & Jennifer

March 26, 2014

BENJAMIN SALON

HAIRDRESSING THAT REINFORCES
AN UNDERSTATED AND INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO SIMPLE BEAUTY

Salon obsession 2014.  I don’t know where to start.

Jennifer and Deanna took my over-processed, straw,  broom-y, orange-y, hair from well…just that….to silky, blonde, bouncy and healthy.  All I can say is…I’m going back in two weeks to continue with my brass to blonde transformation. I am in love.  I had been holding out for weeks to get my hair did and all I can say is Praise Be Benjamin.  You amassed an incredible team and a drool worth space. Bravo.

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These are some photos from SELECTS – the blow your mind apothecary next door!

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JENNIFER LOURA
Stylist

“Hair is everything, is it not?”

Jennifer merges East Coast street style with the effortlessly chic energy of the West. From piercing, minimalistic pixies to an alluring display of bohemian layers – and everything in between. She brings it into being. To her, it’s the total look.

Jennifer specializes in men’s cuts, from the uber cool east side hipster to the clueless business man. She could make Homer Simpson land a GQ cover.

Aside from being at Salon Benjamin, she works independently with notable photographers on various shoots/corporate campaigns, and creating new looks for her red carpet clientele. She’s had the pleasure of being part of nationally accredited salons, such as UMI Salon and Prive Salon, educating peers and making passion permanent in every Hair Designer.

Now Jennifer invites you to join her at Salon Benjamin.

Website
www.jenniferloura.com

Blog
www.dontjeneralize.tumblr.com

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DEANNA BEAVERS
Senior Colorist

In her passionate pursuit in becoming a world-class colorist, Deanna came to Los Angeles to work at the salon of her dreams.

Deanna’s journey of cultural experiences and diversity during her world travels has given her an obsession with hair that is beautiful, classic, yet trendy. Hair that’s equally at home on your best friend, neighbor, wife or celebrity. Inspired by her upbringing in the vast, blank canvas of Texas, Deanna feels freedom to explore the contrast of fresh possibility within the unlimited urban world of Los Angeles. She has had the pleasure of working along side top colorists in the industry today who inspired her to reach new levels. Deanna has perfected her skill in techniques such as classic foiling, balayage, and ombre, using these to create the most natural flowing hair that looks as though God had done it himself.

Deanna’s work has been featured in film, magazines, television, red carpet and among some of the top models and actors in the industry today. She joined the team at Salon Benjamin when Benjamin first opened the doors, helping establish the salon’s renowned color department with some of the newest and freshest colors we have seen yet.

 

BENJAMIN with NEGIN ZAND
8910 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(Between Robertson & Doheny)

p. 424.249.3296
e. info@salonbenjamin.com

Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
or by appointment