Category Archives: LIFE + STYLE

Gotta dude to groom? JACK BLACK MEN’S SKIN CARE AND GROOMING PRODUCTS will clean ’em up real good.

September 2, 2010

STEAL OF THE SEASON by Natasha

No man (or woman) can resist the clean, peppermint fragrance of Jack Black’s Clean Formula Face Bar & Shave Soap – and now it comes in a round shape with an improved formula that breaks down pore-clogging residue while simultaneously nourishing the skin.  Smart and fuss-free – just what every man is looking for.

After landing in our shower last week, the Clean Formula bar literally slipped through my husband’s fingers and became one of my favorite “steals” of the season. The 2-in-1, French-milled, plant-based formula is gentle enough for my face, but thick and luxurious enough that I can lather it on my legs for a quick shave between waxings. Perfect for back-to-school week when I barely have time to squeeze in a shower, let alone fuss with my elaborate system of make-up removers, cleansers, exfoliaters, toners, moisturizers, masks… You get the picture. It’s fast and easy. Oh yeah, and Jack Black is all cruelty-free, vegan and dermatologist tested. Sorry, hubby. You have officially been 86’ed from this bar.

 

Price: $14.00

Available at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Blomingdales, Sephors, Saks Fifth Avenue and www.getjackblack.com

 

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CALLING ALL DUDES. THE COOLEST BARBER SHOP IN TOWN. “THE PROPER”

August 14, 2010

GUYS: Looking for a throw back barbershop devoted to classic barbering and a good old fashion shave? 

THE PROPER BARBERSHOP is just the place.  It has a post-mod twist and is a nod to the vintage barbershops of yesteryear.

 Vinnie and Trent, the owners of this awesome new joint on West Third street, are classically trained (Vidal Sassoon, Chris McMillan, Robert Cromeans) having put in their time from Bev Hills salons to Rudys and the like before coming together to launch their shared vision of classic barbering, precision cuts and straight razor shaves. The barbers at The Proper may have mad style, tatted and pierced from head to toe, but this joint is all about substance and reviving the classic form of the man's haircut right down to the boy's club experience.

I took my hubby there for a trim and his first ever straight blade shave.  The whole thing was a total revelation for him.  They took such excellent care of him, from the attention to every hair on his head, to the hot rags and application of skin-soothing facial products (Kiehls, etc.) after a ridic precision shave, he's never going back to his old ways of getting a hair cut (uh, stopping in for a lopsided cut at Floyd's).

Looking for an original late afternoon way to catch up with a buddy?  Get groomed at The Proper over a cigar and a beer.  It's a total boys club (couldn't have been more ironic that I was nursing my new baby while chatting with the awesome crew there).  

These guys are so passionate about what they're doing, you know you're in great hands.  There is non-stop flowin with regulars and newbies…One guy had heard about it on Twitter.  How's that for retro meets mod?

Hubby looked and felt so phenom afterward, he got on the horn and called all his boys about it.  

THE PROPER BARBERSHOP

Telephone

Call us anytime to schedule an appointment:
323.272.3287 

Address 
Walk-ins are welcome: 
7950 3rd St. 
Los Angeles, CA 90036 

The Proper Gentleman's Haircut …………………………. $25


The Proper Buzz ……………………………………………….. $15

The Proper Shave ……………………………………………… $25

The Proper Gentleman's Shave …………………………… $35 
(the use of all high end Keils Men's face 
grooming products)

The Proper Young Man …………………………………….. $15 
for kids 11 and under

The Premier Proper Men's Package ……………………. $85 
(a hair cut, a gentlemans shave, a shoe shine,
a beer, and a product grab package. 
*call ahead for scheduling) 

The Proper does rent out for birthdays, bachelor parties, and will do on site cuts and shaves for weddings. Please call to arrange the package that best fits your event. We will customize our shop and services to fit the needs of our patrons! 

If you do want to bring in your groomsmen or have us come to you the day of wedding you will recieve a haircut, shoe shine, and shave all as one fantastic package package! 

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CALI CLOTHING – MY NEW FAVE CARDIGAN WRAP TOP – PERFECTO!

August 11, 2010

I so badly needed a sexy, wrappy, white, long-sleeve top kinda thing…something to throw on over a tank and cover my expanded post preggo butt without looking matronly.  

FOUND IT!

THE. PERFECT. WRAP. TOP.

CALI CLOTHING made right here in L.A., makes the PERFECT, double layered (lined with yummy thermal) throw-over-anything cardigan.

It's stretchy and cozy but what I love about it most is the shaping in the back. It's cinched just a bit to give your bod some shape – so it's not just an amorphous over sized piece of material like so many of these wrap tops in this shape.

It's non-pill rayon (feels like cotton though) and comes in a bunch of great washy colors.

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It's $84 and you can buy it here.

I think I have simply got to add the black one to the mix.  And maybe Vintage Sky.  This is going to be my go-to-cardigan for a looonngg time.

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(Cali Clothing also makes a bunch of cozy and sexy dresses, tops and tanks, and they have this built in bra technology in many of them that I am dying to try too).   

Eco-luxe candles…VIE LUXE…

July 23, 2010

I read about these candles  on a Facebook friend's page…And I'm loving my little votive. 

Natural Soy wax and fragrance oils, natural wicks for a clean, soot free burn and best of all…long lasting.

100 % recyclable, biodegradable, made in the USA – local, fair trade, minimal carbon footprint. 

The little votives come in a reflective, platinum glass jar and are super elegant.

Names of candles:  Maldives, Palm Beach, Sardinia, Istanbul, Capri, Buenos Aires, St. Barts, etc…the VIE LUXE line was created by no other than international socialite Marjorie Gubelmann.  No wonder they're so chic.

Wanna feel like you're waking up in a hut at Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives?

Just light up one of these puppies, close your eyes and dream….


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 You can buy them here at SAKS FIFTH AVE.

WANT! – Natasha’s feelin’ the love for MARIT RAE jewelry…

July 21, 2010

Whether I am getting dressed for a day at the beach or a night on the town, I never forget to accessorize. And when I say accessorize, I’m not kidding. I throw caution to the wind and embrace opposing textures and colors, precious and fun. Having said that, you can only imagine how over-the-moon I was to discover Marit Rae at Planet Blue. Her designs are classical and whimsical. On trend, but never trendy. Effortless and TOTALLY affordable! Bracelets $30-$60 and necklaces $80-$200. Kind of amazing. Just take a look for yourself…


xo Natasha


http://www.maritrae.com

 

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