Category Archives: LIFE + STYLE

Saje Natural Wellness Opens on Abbot Kinney (6/15)

June 13, 2017

Each day, on average, we are exposed to over 200 different chemicals. These toxins are absorbed into our bodies through the air we breathe, the food we eat, the drugs we take, as well as the creams, lotions and other personal care products we put onto our largest organ – our skin. Over time, these chemicals build up in our bodies, depleting our immune systems and making us more susceptible to stress and illness. Not awesome.

 

Saje Natural Wellness, a household name in Canada for over 20 years, provides 100% plant-derived and natural essential oils and base ingredient product solutions that help our bodies detoxify and recover from these harmful effects. To our luck, Saje is expanding into the United States with one of their openings on Abbot Kinney on June 15th.

Feel free to drop by Saje’s Abbot Kinney Opening and receive up to 20% off of their incredible products.

  • DATE & TIME: June 15th from 4-8PM
  • LOCATION: 1421 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

KNEIPP SPRING LAUNCH SCENTS DELIGHT

I’ve been a Kneipp fan since childhood. The little aromatic oils were my favorite Christmas stocking stuffer to both give and receive. Their vibrant healing and medicinal oils, soaps, creams and foams ( and more!) reflect their color therapy take on wellness:

Also known as “Chromotherapy”
  • Colors have a special impact on the body’s energy, balance and strengthen it’s self-healing forces
  • Colors influence our physical, emotional, spiritual and mental states.
  • Internal studies at Kneipp® show a significant effect on the body when Kneipp ® Bath Oils contain color.
No doubt, these brightly colored packages and their contents will give you a major mood boost and the scents are equally bright and fresh.
Slip in a tub with Kneipp and slip into summer!

 

Back in the 19th century, nestled deep in the heart of Germany, Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), a naturopath and priest, cured himself of a severe case of tuberculosis using the very nature around him, combined with cold and hot water therapies (hydrotherapy). At that time, the disease was usually fatal, but Kneipp came across an eighteenth-century book about hydrotherapy that inspired him to immerse himself several times a week in the icy Danube River. These brief exposures to cold water seemed to bolster his immune system, sending his disease into remission.

Miraculously cured, he began his quest to provide all people a simple plan to improve and maintain good health with the healing powers of water combined with plants and herbs. Sebastian was famously known as a healer. Thousands of people visited him in the foot hills of the German Alps to learn his naturopathic methods and to be “cured”.

Sebastian Kneipp became friends and close partners with a Würzburg pharmacist who shared his conviction using naturopathic medicine and healing remedies. Using only natural plant essences and pure ingredients as a base, they created the formulas that still live on today in an extensive range of bath and body treatments, now with an international cult following.

Kneipp®- made in Germany, with caring and holistic methods.

NOMADIC STATE OF MIND: Socially responsible, Vegan, Eco Friendly Footwear And More

June 12, 2017

I am in sandal heaven with my new Nomadic State of Mind (NSM) rope sandal.

Casual. Chic. Fun. GREEN & ECO FRIENDLY. Vegan,.  Hand made.

Almost all of the rope used for their sandals, handbags, yoga mat carrier, and water bottle carrier is all from recycled and reused rope, which is an important step for material conservation as well as job creation and keeping debris out of our landfills.

The new Patriotic JC Sandal is here only for a limited time and is ideal to be worn all summer long – available in men’s and women’s sizes!!

Nomadic State of Mind has over a dozen of different styles for men, women and children – there is a style for everyone.  They are ideal for the beach, lake, pool, walking around the city, or a backyard BBQ; pair them with shorts, skirts, maxi dresses, boyfriend jeans or your favorite bathing suite too!  Beyond comfortable (and no you don’t get rope burn!), Nomadic State of Mind will be your go-to sandal that will last for years and never lose it’s shape!

Personally I love the grey and natural camel ones. They are incredibly comfortable and feel amazing. I love them!!

The ONLY Swimwear Your Family Needs This Summer! Snapper Rock UV50

Snapper Rock is the only brand of swim suits and beach wear that my kids sport all summer. Period. Not only are they quick drying UV50 but they are CUTE beyond cute. And not just the kids stuff but the men and women line’s are amazing too.

The little girl kaftans and jumpers are so great you’ll want to wear them yourself. My 11 year old lives in them and not just around pools or at the beach. She wears the rash top as a top with jeans. Same with my son. They just love the line because it’s also all so comfy. The patterns for boy board shorts are so friggen adorbs.

I mean just LOOK!!

Scoop up a few pieces and you will feel that much better about your kid’s being in the sun all summer.

Why Snapper Rock? – From Founder; Liz Eglinton

As parents we make sure that what our kids like to wear is what we launch.  We ensure that our swimwear has the functionality that parents want – UV protection (blocking 98% of all harmful rays) lightweight, breathable and quick drying without compromising on style.  Designed in New Zealand, where our ozone layer is very thin, we have the expertise in ways we can protect our kids in the sun, without taking away their fun.  We use the latest fabric technology, colors and designs to ensure Snapper Rock continues to lead this market segment.

From baby one piece sunsuits, to cool mix and match swim sets, rash tops, boardies, hats and kaftans, Snapper Rock has your kids covered head to toe.  Our new beachwear range features after-sun kaftans, towelling onezies, swimbags, sundresses’s and accessories.  Choose a set or mix and match our separates to create your own Snapper Rock look.

We love summer and the sun, and we all need Vitamin D, but like all good things its about moderation.  We don’t want to take away anymore of our kids freedom, we want them to enjoy the type of carefree summers we had, we want them to be outside playing, and with Snapper Rock you can relax a little, knowing your kids aren’t the ones getting sunburnt this summer –  Have a rock’n summer

Boody Eco Wear

June 10, 2017

I have a real underwear issue. I never find comfy undies that breath and don’t feel like I have something up my butt. I am not into g-strings or thongs or that feeling of feeling uncovered. Yes, I like granny pants. Or, what would be considered granny pants in this day and age. A basic brief. I tried ordering cotton ones on Amazon but they quickly fell apart and the color (black) faded. They are hideous. When I heard about the Boody Eco Wear line organic collection of natural fibers undies, tanks and tops, I perked up. 

I know about Bamboo fabric – that it is naturally temperature regulating, meaning if you are cold, it keeps you warm and if you are hot it cools you down. It’s also naturally sweat wicking – an incredible alternative to synthetic fabrics. Better for the body and the environment. I could not wait to try them.

Let’s just say, I’m obsessed. I have not had them long so I need to see how they wash, wear and hold up over time, but they felt like heaven from the moment I put them on. I did not get the real granny waist high ones but the Hipster Bikini, a mid-brief and they are absolutely perfect.

They are only 9.95 so you can stock the heck up. I am!

Silky Soft

Never has ecowear been so luxurious. Boody is as soft as your favorite pajamas, but performs as high quality activewear.

Boody makes tops, leggings, tanks, socks and a line for men and babies – overall the pieces are perfect for stretching, easy hiking/walking or yoga and of course – just wearing. 

Thermo-Regulating

Stay cool in the summer and warm in winter, without bulk. Bamboo fiber is lighter and softer than cotton and perfect for layering.

Anti-Static

No one likes being clingy. Unlike traditional cotton basics, Boody will keep its distance as bamboo fibers prevent static build-up.

The story begins with the bamboo. Made from organic toxic free bamboo plants, Boody bamboo is sustainable and requires much less water than cotton plants. Even the box is recycled and printed with vegetable-based ink!