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Duro Olowu for jcp Faux Horn Collar Necklace – yup, that’s J C PENNY peeps!
March 1, 2013
Category Archives: WEAR + STYLE
What I’m living in NOW – GODDIS sweater wrap – DIVINE!!! At Lisakline.com
I recently had the esteemed pleasure to work on illustrations and graphics for LA's iconic designer/fashion/curator Lisa Kline's new infant line (to debut soon, just wait!!)
Meanwhile, her e-commerce site is jam-packed with goodies for everyone. Men, kids, etc.
Right now I am mad-crushing on my Goddis wrap sweater ($216)
I may never take it off. It's gonna get weird folks. I'm obsessed with the entire line – boho, beachy, sexy, fem, sporty, cali – perfect LA attire.
my hot earring picks for spring.
spiked hoop earrings $42
Makeup Forever Made Me Up.
February 4, 2013
Ever dreamt of being an artist? Or maybe just want to be able to draw or paint? Yeah, me too. Makeup Forever Creator and Artistic Director Dany Sanz helps foster the inner dormant artist in all of us. In 1984 Dany (a trained painter and sculptor from a Parisian suburb) while working on theatrical sets Dany realized she could create "paintings in motion" by utilizing makeup and bodypaint on stage actors. Makeup artist friends caught on and wanted more of what Dany had discovered. Dany's opened her first Makeup Forever boutique in Paris to this day itremains there. 3 decades later she has expanded across the globe. Beloved by beauty professionals everywhere, Makeup Forever is the gold label in industry cosmetic. And Groomed LA was lucky enough to be invited for a makeover.
Blurry eyed and caffeinated on an early Saturday morning, I met with Talia, the head makeup artist at the brand's West Hollywood location on tony Robertson Blvd. Tall, slender and smart Talia sized up my skin color and tone. She asked me a few questions and let her fingers do the walking. I've had makeup done by dozens of artists. Talia one of the best. At only 10:30 am, I didn't want too dramatic of a look but wanted a little oomph to get me going.
The result? Talia left me with a glowy, dewey finish, lush lashes and glossy ripe lips. A healthy dose of glam. My makeup remained flawless throughout the entire day. This HD stuff provides some serious coverage.
Below are some of my favorite items Talia used:
HD Foundation Shade #120. Amazingly silky and light feel yet such.great.coverage.
Rouge Artist Natural N11 lipstick. Perfect rose color. Really.
HD Concealer #325. Dark circles? What dark circles?
Aqua Brow #10. Perfect brows. Yowza.
Pro Finish. One of the line's newest products and divine. 45% less talc, LONG lasting, flexible coverage that can be used wet and dry, and available in 25 shades
Customers are given their own personalized sketch afterwards to remember contouring tips and colors.
Whether you happen to be in the neighborhood or need to make a special
jaunt out I highly recommend checking out this location, perusing
products and definitely asking for Talia.
xoxo
Lacee
Sweat Shop LA: Infrared Sauna me up!
January 29, 2013
Located steps from Sunset and Vine, The Sweat Shop L.A. is a modern, urban oasis in the middle of Hollywood.
As soon as I walk in, I notice all the cool little accessories (assorted jewelry) as well as yoga mats and essential oils for sale.
I am then escorted to my.own.private.infrared sauna (heart be still)! The room has a tall shelf with a carafe of water, terrycloth robe, towels, plenty of
changing space and an adjacent shower. My sauna is heated to 140
degrees and it has a working radio inside.
Sweat Shop L.A. is a cool, eco chic space with an open wall leading into a sweet healthy vegan spot Life Food Organic. Sweat Shop LA offers various rooms to accommodate treatments such as
intravenous vitamin therapy (I've done this elsewhere and love it)
massage, acupuncture,
cupping, reiki, facials and waxing.
I relax, sink into my infrared sauna, sweat, and enjoy my time alone. No other interruptions, no magazines, cell phones or computers to speak of. Just me, my carafe of water and a little Sunday morning FM radio.
Some benefits to using an infrared sauna are listed below:
- aids in elimination of toxins through your sweat glands.
- improves blood circulation and burns calories (as many as 300-600 in one session).
- provides benefits if being in natural sunlight without harmful uv rays.
- provides healing and pain relief to sprained and strained joints, muscles and tissue.
- increases the body's metabolism.
- improves skin quality and tone via blood flow circulating nutrients to the skin
- relaxes and de stresses the body by gently relaxing the muscle tissue.
- improves and supports your immune system (helps relieve the common cold).
The price:
1 session = $35 ($30 for your first session). They offer larger size packs discounted (10 for $300, 20 for $500) as well.
I am told the owner's husband designed the space. Heart be still. A couple that is holistic and builds stuff too. If you're in the Hollywood hood treat yourself and step in to The Sweat shop – your body, skin and heart will thank you.
xox
Lacee
KJAER WEISS makes us feel pretty and eco chic…
January 5, 2013
Raised in the Danish Countryside, makeup artist Kirsten Kjaer Weiss is not only artist with a great eye for color, she also wants to help our environment along the way. Weiss attended makeup school in Paris which led to a 15 +year career as a makeup artist. Weiss saw a void in the market for color cosmetics with clean formulations, sustainable principles all in a modern design.
She created KJAER WEIS . Each compact for Lip, Cheek and Eye has its own unique shape and together, look like a collection of sleek, modernist jewelry. Red lacquered grain-textured boxes resemble little jewelery cases hold the bold metal compants with a white enameled KW logo on top. Each compact comes with your chosen color. Refill pans are available in customized, simple paper cartons that are functional yet beautiful and are fully recyclable.
Weiss uses raw materials, natural preservatives and pigments extracted from minerals, plants and wild flowers specifically chosen for their color, scent and natural properties that have an affinity with the skin for her line. Check out some ingredients below.
- Carnauba wax, from the Copernicia prunifera, a native Brazilian palm with natural hypoallergenic, moisturizing and emollient properties.
- Beeswax, produced by female worker bees.
- Vanilla. The scent of vanilla is believed to stimulate the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin, triggering feelings of arousal and satisfaction.
- Rose, Honeysuckle and Gardenia are used as natural preservatives and anti aging properties.
The line swears off parabens, petrochemical emulsifiers, synthetic colors and fragrances. KJAER WEIS is 95% organic, certified by CCPB (Consorzio per il Controllo dei Prodotti Biologici), the Italian organic certifying authority.
We love this quote from Kjaer Weiss “I love how the pure beauty and energy of these plants enhances the beauty of the wearer". We would like to see more of this idea: women feeling confident and sexy after applying their makeup instead of critical and comparing themselves to supermodels, actresses and otherwise unattainable personalities of our generation.
Her product line includes:
KJAER WEIS Lip Tint: $48 for compact and lip tint/$24 for refill
KJAER WEIS Cream Blush: $54 for compact plus cream blush/$26 for refill
KJAER WEIS Eye Shadow: $44 for compact plus eye shadow/$22 for refill
Bottom line: This makeup is simple, clean, feminine, dainty and left us feeling (and looking) good.
KJAER WEISS is available atKjaerWeiss.com and Ron Robinson Apothia Beauty in Los Angeles Ron Robinson