Luxury Fragrance house Penhaligon’s Beverly Hills

July 13, 2016

Has anyone ever been overwhelmed and not sure how to choose a fragrance? The stores are bombarded with choices and every season a new scent seems to come out. Where do you start and who has time to test out all of them based on the fanciest bottle. I don’t know about you but I’m over it!!! You buy something and get it home only to find that it gives you a headache, you smell like everyone else, or hate it. Fret no more, help is here.

Tucked away on luxurious Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is the chic and elegant Penhaligon’s, the luxury fragrance house and where hope lies.

Penhaligon’s is a London based fine perfumery that’s been around for 146 years. Its heritage and tradition are linked to the Royal family. Using only quality ingredients and innovative formulations, all of their 38 fragrances tell a unique story, having taken inspiration from the unexpected world around its creator, William Penhaligon, who opened his first shop in 1872. The bottles have remained the same from day one and are distinguished with a unique ribbon. There are between 20-50 ingredients in each fragrance and over 150 different notes so you know you’re dealing with high-end quality and expertise created by master perfumers.

Penhaligon’s insist that anyone can find the perfect fragrance so I set out to see for myself. I went into the Beverly Hills boutique to have a 1 hour personal fragrance profile done by 2 of their lovely fragrance experts, Sue Kertis and Joelle Fluhmann. This chic and elegant store was so beautiful and smelled, well, delicious. I was offered traditional English tea and pastries while Joelle gave me the history of the company. Afterwards Sue chimed in with a series of questions to pinpoint my likes, lifestyle, favorite memories, foods, past fragrances, and pretty much information to determine my taste. I told her I want to smell like one of my friends that always smells beautiful and memorable each and every time time I see her. Based on the inquisition, like magic, she presented 6 fragrances that appealed to my senses. I consider myself a hard sell and not easily persuaded but she was spot on.

The first fragrance she brought out was Equinox Bloom which is the lines top seller and is inspired by the English tradition of afternoon tea. I instantly couldn’t get enough of it. This warm edible gourmand fragrance was unforgettable, mesmerizing, sensual, sexy, intoxicating and light enough for both day and night. No matter what, I knew I was leaving home with that one. Another one I couldn’t shake was the very soothing, light and crisp Blenheim Bouquet. It reminded me of a day at the spa with its lavender and citrus scent. It immediately made me feel relaxed and I put that one aside to go home with me as well.

Many more were sampled including Luna, Vara, Ellensia, and the oh so amazing, Halfeti. My head was spinning. If I didn’t have another appointment afterwards I would probably still be there.

WHAT:

Buying a very well made fragrance like Penhaligon’s using quality ingredients last longer, 6-8 hours.
When testing fragrances, drink water to cleanse your palette instead of sniffing coffee beans cause the alcohol in fragrance dehydrates you.
You’re not supposed to smell your fragrance, others are, so don’t overdo it.
Spray fragrance on a freshly bathed body while your pores are open.
Use a light fragrance free oil on body then apply fragrance to prolong scent.

I walked out smelling as scrumptious and fragrant as my lovey friend and I am thrilled. It’s a great experience to finally understand fragrance and find the perfect one. Men are encouraged to come in to have their profile done so couples can make this a great beginning for date nite.

Visit: www.penhaligons.com or pop over to the shop for your personal intro to the esteemed line.

Highly recommended!

XX LD

Penhaligon’s Rodeo Drive
439 1/2 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills
CA. 90210
UNITED STATES

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Dr. Barbara Sturm “Blood Cream”

July 8, 2016

Dr. Barbara Sturm

In this day and age of eternal youth and beauty, I found a gem in Dr. Barbara Sturm. I recently met this German, pint sized powerhouse scientist and renowned beauty doctor, famous for her Hollywood A listers and international clientele, in Los Angeles. She’s developed a unique line of skincare products that combine medical expertise and cellular healing substances designed to slow down the aging process and keep cells younger longer. Dr. Sturm believes in maximum results with the minimum number of products.

That’s why she created her signature “blood cream” a.k.a. MC1 cream. It’s a holistic, effective face cream made from a patient’s own blood which naturally contains proteins and growth factors that reduce inflammation and stimulate the healing process. It claims to reduce the signs of aging by building collagen, shrinking pores, reducing wrinkles, relieving inflammation and clearing up skin conditions like psoriasis and other common complaints. It’s free of mineral oil, fragrance, and parabans.

The concept is based on the understanding that a person’s blood cells have a natural ability to heal the body without the stress of using foreign substances. She asked if I’d like to try it and I eagerly agreed. She drew blood, surprisingly pain-free, and the next day my $1400 custom “blood cream” was ready for pick up. Along with that, she also gave me her Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Ampoules. A favorite of Jada Pinkett Smith, it’s designed to diminish fine lines, boost elasticity, and make your complexion firmer. I’ve been using both for about two weeks now and have happily been able to ditch the topical steroid cream I had become addicted to for so many years. MC1 has a substantial, creamy consistency that absorbs nicely into the skin, not greasy. Its meant to be used both day and night. I’m really looking refreshed, younger and natural. It’s like my skin is breathing now. The texture is firmer and I have a more youthful tone. Well worth it if you want to indulge.

Dr. Sturm is not a fan of make up and believes women look much younger with less make up and naturally radiant skin. She told me that she wanted me to lay off of the make up since my skin was great. We’ll have to see about that!

While Dr. Sturm’s proprietary MC1 cream is available exclusively to her patients, she has created a high performance skin care range that harnesses the power of Pursulane to address the signs of skin aging. The line is currently sold on Net-a-Porter and will launch at Violet Grey in September 2016.

XX LD

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Ligne St. Barth Sea Breeze Collection: summer in your shower

I didn’t make it to St. Barths this summer. Again! What are the odds of that? But I can bring a little island breeze into my bath routine with Ligne St. Barth.

It’s a new luxurious collection of bath and body products channeling the easy-going nature of life in the Caribbean. A love letter to the natural oasis, Ligne St. Barth combines traditional secrets of the island passed down from generation to generation, bountiful natural resources and modern scientific progress for a truly decadent line with a carefree touch.

The Sea Breeze Collection consists of three delightful products that will instantly sweep you away, pervaded with the scent of spices and drenched with sunshine:

– Blue Lagoon Shower Gel: This light and seductive azure blue shower gel warms with the water to release a fragrance of the sea with a touch of musk, transporting you to far-off lands. Green and pure notes of driftwood are swept along in a salty wave of sensual splendor.

– Sunsplash Face and Body Splash: This light, dusty, rose-colored water moisturizes, refreshes, and tones your face and body without being sticky. The delicately colorful notes of citrus fruit, hibiscus, and jasmine assemble like precious pearls of dew hidden inside the folds of leaves.

– Premium Care Oil Hair and Skincare Oil: Like a liquid sunset swathing your skin, this golden, glimmering elixir intensely nourishes and protects your face, hair and body. This sublime oil is exceptionally velvety, cloaking the body with a smooth, woody fragrance of hot sand.

The Sea Breeze Collection is available now at BeautyHabit and prices range from $48 – $69.

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Shape House Summer Sale!

July 7, 2016

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The Face Bar. Tricia Dikes Creates the perfect peel for busy people

July 5, 2016

You know when they say “L.A.’s place to get great face! Red Carpet Ready Skin” and you think, yah, prove it…?

Well Face Bar did.

Wow, what a difference a peel makes…In a field filled with contradictions, mystical therapies and empty promises, we have to choose our facial treatments and protocols wisely. The Face Bar features a proprietary treatment from premiere Beverly Hills Aesthetician, Tricia Dikes that is off the hook. Why?

Because Tricia has19 years experience, a client list that reads like a “who’s who” in Hollywood, and an incredible track record for results. Tricia’s chemical peel treatments have become one of the most trusted and sought after facial treatments in the industry. She is truly an innovator in the field of Aesthetics and skin rejuvenation. Until now, Tricia’s customized one-of-a-kind peels have only been offered in her private Beverly Hills practice.

Now, Tricia Dikes has brought her talent and treatments to Los Angelenos with her first spot on Beverly Boulevard. With very highly trained, seasoned Aestheticians, The Face Bar offers ( FOR AMAZING PRICES!!!) a similar signature peel that Tricia has been using for 19 years.

This peel was formulated and compounded by Tricia in conjunction with several leading Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists to create peel perfection. With its proprietary blend of natural fruit and chemical acids and active ingredients as well as brightening complexes, it works on discoloration, pigmentation imbalances, pores, fine lines and wrinkles, acnaic skin, sun damage, Melasma, aging and hormone changes – all with phenomenal instant results.

With one treatment, The Face Bar “Signature Peel”, can provide complexion perfection. Simple, efficient and with minimal down time, the results speak for themselves. I had one on a Tuesday, was lying semi-low until Saturday and went out that night with magical glowing skin.

In between the peel, clients are recommended to do a maintenance treatment.

“Glow On The Go” treatment, which promotes hydration, furthers collagen production, moisture balance and glow, and has no peeling or down time at all. Clients can move form the spa chair to the red carpet on the same day. With ongoing treatments every month, additional rejuvenation, cellular turnover and collagen production are in an active state and skin condition improvements are cumulative and exponential. Safe and effective for virtually all skin types and ethnicities, one “Signature Peel” will visibly transform your skin with an immediate bright, dewy glow. Clients will often see a 50% change in their skin with their first visit and even more dramatic results with regular visits, and for a fraction of the price Tricia charges in her private practice.

PEEL the DIFFERENCE FACTS:

• Traditional facials only clean the surface of the skin, unable to reach beneath for very limited results

• Lasers require multiple, painful and expensive treatments which are also unpredictable and not recommended for a variety of ethnicities.

• Lasers can cause scarring, hyper or hypo pigmentation or sometimes have less than desired results.

• The Face Bar Signature Peel is quick, and intense, but a highly effective treatment, removing not only the fine lines, but also sun damage and Melasma.

• In addition to correcting hyper-pigmentation the Face Bar Signature peel will resurfacing the skin’s texture, tone and revive collagen and elasticity leaving the skin youthful and glowing.

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