ALICE + OLIVIA BY STACEY BENDET “EYEWEAR IS ART” LAUNCH

April 13, 2017


The Madison Floral…(I mean, need, want, must have. NOW!)

Once again, The A List explodes with another party of the year, celebrating yet another fantastic designer and with all the eye (and real!) candy a girl could dream of. Last night’s epic, candy themed party for the alice + olivia Eyewear Launch really took the cake (sensing a theme?)

Photo Rony Alwin

Delicious darlings like Kourtney Kardashian, Freida Pinto, Olivia Culpo, Leona Lewis, and Lydia Hearst joined Stacey Bendet, alice + olivia’s CEO and Creative Director, to celebrate the brand’s eyewear debut with an exclusive “Eyewear is Art” party.

Mia Moretti, Stacey Bendet

Stacey Bendet, Kourtney Kardashian, Allie Rizzo, Margot Moe


The Black Mercer (get on my face please)

Kourtney Kardashian, Stacey Bendet

The launch, which was held at Greenhouse at Platform in Los Angeles, was an eye candy art installation with oversized sculptures, interactive vignettes, and models wearing signature alice + olivia looks and sunglasses. 

DJ DUO TO DIE FOR! THE DOLLS – Margot Moe, Mia Moretti – can I just bask in your glow all day?

Margot Moe, Mia Moretti

Margot Moe

Olivia Culpo, Stacey Bendet, Freida Pinto

Partygoers mixed and mingled in the colorful eye candy world of A+O and enjoyed music by The Dolls (DJ Mia Moretti + Margot). Guests were also treated to food by LA staple In-N-Out Burger and sipped on eyewear-themed libations courtesy of SVEDKA, including the Mercer Mule and Melrose Mint.

Guests had fun in the “What are you really thinking?” Bosco booth where clever thought bubbles automatically generated on the photos of the eyewear-clad partygoers with thoughts like, “Whoa, that was close. I almost had to socialize” and “I know you think I’m looking at you, but I’m really trying to see my reflection in your phone case.” 

BWAAHAAAA! I mean, I just can’t – everything about this celebration was pitch perfect divine!  The A list parties are not just parties – they are immersive experiences – multi-media, sensorial and emotional.  Yup, they make you laugh your head off while filling your belly with your favorite forbidden goodies from childhood – and always with a heavy dose of wit, irony, fun and nostalgia. You feel like you are in exactly the right place at the right moment. And the it-girl star gazing is always so, so real. 

Svedka

Donald Robertson, Stacey Bendet

Taye Hansberry

Bella Harris

Leona Lewis

Freida Pinto, Olivia Culpo

Lydia Hearst

Stacey Bendet, Sydne Summer

Sydne Summer

Full list of attendees included: Adelaide Kane, Alicia Machado, Chandler Kinney, Crystal Reed, Freida Pinto, Kayla Maisonet, Kelli Berglund, Kourtney Kardashian, Leona Lewis, Liana Liberato, Lydia Hearst, Michelle Trachtenberg, Molly Tarlov, Olivia Culpo, and Rose McIver

About alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Eyewear

For her first eyewear collection, Stacey Bendet collaborated with Eponym to design and produce a playful assortment of sunglasses and eyeglasses. Reminiscent of Bendet’s signature oversized statement sunglasses, the “staceface” look, the collection consists of 16 styles of handmade Italian acetate sunglasses in bold shapes including oversized cat eye, square, and 80’s inspired round frames. Swarovski crystals, stainless steel studs and pops of color bring original elements to the fun silhouettes. Most styles come in various colorways with all frames ranging in price from $250 to $525 USD. 

PHOTO CREDIT        Billy Farrell/BFA for alice + olivia

Thinking about Vaser Lipo To Get That Summer Bod Ready Now? Dr. Babak Dadvand Weighs In

April 11, 2017

Dr. Babak Dadvand is one of the most foremost experts in Vaser Lipo – which is the most ideal way to sculpt your body and be beach ready this year!

What is Vaser Liposuction: Vaser liposuction is a two-step method of liposuction. The first step involves using an ultrasound probe to emulsify the fat and at the same time protect other structures like blood vessels and connective tissue. The second step involves suctioning out the fat.

How does the Ultrasound Probe Work: The first step in any liposuction procedure is to inject tumescent fluid. This fluid has lidocaine and epinephrine mixed with saline. The lidocaine helps with pain control and the epinephrine reduces bleeding. The Vaser probe emits ultrasound waves at a high frequency to cause bubbles in the tumescent fluid to expand and contract. These bubbles continue to do this until they shatter and the energy from this knocks the fat cells off of the connective tissue and other structures, allowing for less traumatic and more precise suctioning of the fat.

What are the advantages of Vaser: Vaser liposuction has many advantages.

— It is less traumatic to the fat cells, which is helpful if the fat is to be re-injected in other areas (such as the buttocks).

— It is less traumatic to the tissues and blood vessels.

— There is significantly less blood loss than traditional liposuction.

— Vaser liposuction is great for areas of the body that have very fibrous fat, such as the back and love handles and mens’ chests.

— Vaser liposuction is great for revision liposuction patients who may have scar tissue from prior surgery or scar tissue for people undergoing Coolsculpting who are unhappy with the results.

What is Vaser Hi Def: Vaser Hi Def is an advanced technique that not only removes fat from unwanted areas, but also defines the muscle groups to give a more athletic shape. This is liposcultpure in its most advanced form. For the right patients, Vaser Hi Def technique in men can create six-pack abs, define the back, define the chest, as well as the shoulders, biceps, and triceps. In women, Vaser Hi Def can hi-light the abs and waist as well as the lower back and thighs. Fat grafting can also be done to accentuate the form, whether it is in the buttocks, the chest, or the shoulders.

(310) 278-4200
8500 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 615
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Dr. Dadvand’s Practice Philosophy

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon and portrait painter, I take pride in offering my patients a unique skill set that includes my fine arts training and my many years of surgical training. I believe that the art of plastic surgery must be balanced with being a great doctor and advisor to my patients. As my patients will attest, I am driven not only by a desire to obtain excellent surgical results but also by a strong ethical foundation. I take my position as a medical doctor very seriously. As a patient of my practice, you will never experience the feeling of being pressured into surgery, or “up-sold” into other procedures, as this goes against my core beliefs. By the same token, I will never perform any procedure on a patient if I do not feel it is in their best interest. This is the trust that my patient-doctor relationships are built upon, and why my patient satisfaction rates are so high.

MUSCLE MILK RAISES THE BAR

April 10, 2017

 

Snacking just got yummier! Muscle Milk launched their bar product this week which is a great on the go protein snack you’ll want to have handy. The creamy and crunchy texture is inspired by artisanal ice cream flavors, so that you can have your cake and eat it to. This is for people that are on the go and lead an active lifestyle, being a mom having a snack ready is always necessary.

The flavors come in: Birthday Cake, Cookies N’ Cream, Double Rocky Road, Lemon Bliss, Mint Cookie Crunch, Peanut Butter Cookie, Almond Cookie, Blueberry Waffle Cone, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Fudge Brownie, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Salted Carmel.

  • Available in 12 unique flavors
  • 15 or 20 grams of protein in each bar
  • Gluten Free
  • 190 calories or less
  • Grab and go snack

Check them out here!

GO MACRO : A bar I can feel good about

April 7, 2017

GoMacro recently completed Certified R.A.W.™ and Certified C.L.E.A.N.™ labels for all of our products!

Here’s the thing – I am a HUGE bar eater. I devour my Quests and my One bars and while they are low of the right things (sugar, fat, etc..) and high of the right things (fiber, protein) – I can’t help feeling that I am not eating real, whole food. And it’s an issue – because I might do a breakfast AND lunch in a bar.

Enter GO MACRO. Not only has it received Certified R.A.W.™ and Certified C.L.E.A.N.™ classification for the company’s entire line of products – it’s amazing. All of them. So now, if I grab a bar, I know I am eating whole foods, real foods, not to mention Certified R.A.W.™ and Certified C.L.E.A.N.™

The new certifications establish the first internationally recognized definition of what constitutes “raw” and “clean” for packaged food products. Certified R.A.W.™ and Certified C.L.E.A.N.™ go well beyond traditional “organic” and “non-GMO” classifications to encompass a deeper review of ingredient integrity that includes ethical food production, measuring levels of bio-available enzymes, nutritional density and minimal processing.

GoMacro is among the first nationally distributed food brand to attain Certified R.A.W. and Certified C.L.E.A.N. classification for 100% of the company’s products.

As a company founded upon clean and delicious plant-based food creations, GoMacro has always sought the least processed, cleanest ingredients available.

“At GoMacro the basis for all our recipes have always been minimally processed plant-based ingredients that are as nutritionally dense as they are delicious,” said Jola Sonkin, co-Founder and CEO of GoMacro, “We’re pleased to lead the natural food industry by attaining these new certifications for all our products and hope Certified R.A.W. and Certified C.L.E.A.N. creates clarity and easier choices for our customers.”

All GoMacro products will officially carry the Certified R.A.W. and Certified C.L.E.A.N. label starting in March 2017. For more information, please visit GoMacro.com and CleanFoodCertified.org.

Certified R.A.W.™

Real: 100% safe, must be 100% non-GMO and a majority of the ingredients must be organic.

Alive: ingredients must have a high amount of bio-available enzymes.

Whole: minimally processed, (below 212 degrees) and must have a high ANDI nutrient score.

Certified C.L.E.A.N.™

Conscious: or safe ingredients, based on compliance standards.

Live: minimally processed (below 212 degrees) and organically grown ingredients.

Ethical: ingredients must be100% non-GMO and humanely manufactured.

Active: ingredients must have a high amount of bio-available enzymes.

Nourishing: as determined by ANDI Score.

ABOUT GOMACRO®:

Starting on a small organic family farm in 2004, GoMacro is an internationally distributed plant-based food company that believes in the pursuit of thoughtful food choices and clean eating. Sourcing only the highest quality plant-based ingredients from the top organic and non-GMO certified growers, GoMacro has maintained a steadfast commitment to the company’s roots in Farm, Family, and Ingredients. GoMacro’s award-winning MacroBars and recently launched Thrive Bars are produced in Viola, Wisconsin, near the GoMacro family farm. For additional product information and more about our story, please visit GoMacro.com or call 1-800-788-9540. Find us on social media at @GoMacro.

Hygge Essentials from C.O. Bigelow, Carthusia, TULA and WelleCo

As you may know, hygge is the newest lifestyle trend. It’s a Danish concept that embodies the feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple pleasures in life. It is about creating an atmosphere that makes you happy. Embody the hygge lifestyle with these essentials:

C.O. Bigelow Candles ($36.00, www.bigelowchemists.com)

C.O. Bigelow’s candles are especially crafted with the highest quality fragrance oils. They can burn for up to 60 hours, creating the ultimate comfy experience.  Candles are vital to the hygge experience and can transform any room into one that is warm, cozy and inviting.

Available in Smoke, Neroili, Musk, Lemon, Lavender & Peppermint, Freesia, Fig, Eucalyptus and Amber

Carthusia Home Diffuser ($45.00, www.bigelowchemists.com)

Carthusia’s Home Diffusers are a great way to add warmth and intimacy to an environment. Once the reeds are dipped into the perfume, the fragrance gently diffuses into the air around, creating a comfortable atmosphere.

Available in Corrallium, Fiori di Capri, Mediterraneo and Via Camerelle

TULA Exfoliating Treatment Mask ($54.00, www.TULA.com)

Treat yourself to an indulgent face mask during hygge. TULA’s Exfoliating Treatment Mask gently exfoliates and purifies skin, revealing a glowing complexion. Its formula is suitable for all ages and all skin types. The product’s probiotic technology leaves skin nourished and balanced.

WelleCo Super Elixir Sleep Welle Fortified Calming Tea ($69.00, www.welleco.com)

WelleCo’s Super Elixir Sleep Welle Fortified Calming Tea is a natural and effective blend of herbs that are perfect when you need a moment of zen, stillness and calm. It contains lemon balm, passionflower and mango flower to create a soothing drink. This product is the perfect way to de-stress, the ultimate hygge essential.