Bring on the Brows with Toppik

October 29, 2015

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I was really excited to try the Toppik brow building fibers because I’ve had very sparse eyebrows my entire life. I envy women with the full, natural brows, the kind that are so effortlessly alluring. My eyebrows were so thin that I even broke down and got “3D natural looking permanent eyebrows” last year in an attempt to omit the eyebrow drawing process all together from morning routine. But even with permanent makeup I am still not completely satisfied. Being a perfectionist and all, I am still resorting to filling in the light spots every day anyway.

I’ve tried it all before, pencils, cremes, gels, gel pencils … You get the picture right?

Enter Toppik: To begin the Toppik process, you apply the brow shaping wax with the angled end of a the dual end brush (included in set) and apply where you want a little more fullness. Easy enough.

Next you dip the rounded end into the “Brow Building fibers” – made of keratin, for a natural look – and lightly dab onto your brows for the fullness and definition you desire.

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All in all it was an easy process, and although it was my first time, I didn’t have any mishaps, and I know that as I get a little more assimilated to the process, I could probably reach my “brow goals’ in a matter of two to three minutes.

This is heaven-sent to me. I’ve had days where drawing eyebrows made me late to work! Yes, I am one of those women who just take their brows really seriously. Don’t judge me.

I played with two different shades, medium brown and dark brown and both look very natural. I used the dark brown and it blended in superbly with my sad, hardly-there baby brows. I am a happy camper.

Definitely give Toppik a try if you’re tired of the unnatural or “drawn in” eyebrow look, especially if you don’t have much to begin with!

  • XO Flavia

FACTS: $19.95

WHAT IT IS
The Toppik Brow Building Fibers Set makes even the thinnest eyebrows instantly thick, full and natural-looking. Brow Building Fibers last longer than eyebrow powder and look more natural than eyebrow pencils or gels. This 3-piece kit includes a brow wax to shape eyebrows, Brow Building Fibers and a custom dual-end brush for wax and fibers application, making this the best eyebrow makeup for full, natural-looking brows.

WHAT IT DOES

Learn how to shape eyebrows correctly with this 3-piece eyebrow kit. The Toppik Brow Building Fibers Set has 3 key components that make this groundbreaking brow set unique.

  • Brow Conditioning Wax sets and defines the shape of your natural brows
  • Brow Building Fibers adhere to brows, fill in patchiness, and give brows long-lasting thickness and color
  • The Dual-End Brush ensures simple and precise application

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW
Available in 3 versatile shades that work with nearly all brow colors. Brow Conditioning Wax is made with nourishing Mango, Shea and Cocoa Butters to condition the skin and brow follicles. Avocado and Jojoba Oils also add moisture and help tame unruly brows. Brow Building Fibers are made of colored keratin protein, the same type of protein that is found in your hair. They have a natural static charge that binds the Brow Building Fibers to your hair, creating a completely natural look and feel.

Hungry Root | Nourish Snacks : Healthy YUMMY foods I’m devouring

October 28, 2015

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Rethink vegetables.

Unleash the flavor of vegetables, bring them to the center of your plate, and make them a craveable meal.

DIVINE. EASY. HEALTHY. EASY!!

You will eat this out of the container!

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(and obsessed with their website!!)

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Nourish Snacks

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I was in an office doing some freelance design work and these were in the kitchen. Let’s just say, I shoved a ton in my bag at the end of each day. Sshhh.

My kids are addicted. I can’t get enough. I now have them all, spread throughout my car and apartment.

You HAVE to start with one of these yummy boxes – trust me now, thank me later. Your kids will love you. And that’s a good thing.

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Highlights from the Bulletproof Biohack Conference

October 25, 2015

This weekend I’ve been hacking my way through the vendors at the Bulletproof Biohack Conference and guzzling so much coffee made the Bulletproof way, I’ll never go back to black.

I just want to share a few quick links of some of the vendors I will definitely be following up with!

PS: I saw the radiant Emily Fletcher of ZivaMind – I happen to be on Day 7 of the online meditation class – and accosted her to tell her what a transcendent experience she has created for people like me who FEAR meditating! – all I can say she is truly lovely and adorable and if you can get to her workshops in person you are in for a TREAT!)

Things I want so far!

Muse: The Brain Sensing headband: choosemuse.com

WHAT IS IT:  Your personal meditation assistant (yes, please!!)

  • Real-time feedback lets you hear what’s happening in your brain while you meditate
  • Simple exercises that show you exactly what to do
  • Challenges, milestones and awards to keep you motivated
 I tried it . It was incredible. I couldn’t wait to come back the next day and try it on my 9 year old. Alas, all sessions to sample were booked. Ordering mine NOW!

Sauna Space : hand crafted near infrared lamp pocket sauna:  saunaspace.com

WHAT IS IT : Sauna therapy is an ancient method of detoxifying and healing the body and mind. Experience the Near Infrared Advantage.

I want this too!!!

Beddit : Sleep Tracker: bettit.com

WHAT IS IT: Beddit Sleep Monitor tracks your sleep accurately, without any disturbing wearable sensors. All you need to do is sleep on the sensor—Beddit takes care of the rest. Beddit seamlessly tracks your sleep cycles, snoring, movement, heart rate, breathing rate and environmental cues and provides a score on how well you sleep in the morning. Simply sync it to your smartphone using the Beddit app to get started.

More fun coming after today’s conference!

Arcona bringing it with pumpkin extracts to new fall skincare

October 21, 2015

I love all things Arcona. And this fall skincare is good enough to eat. (But don’t!) Smells divine, feels amazing.

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ARCONA Pumpkin Body Lotion
·       $35; Nordstrom.com
·      This highly active body lotion is infused with pumpkin extracts and glycolic acid to improve tonal quality and elasticity in the skin.

Details

A pure and natural, highly active body lotion infused with pumpkin extracts and glycolic acid helps improve tonal quality and elasticity in the skin. Excellent for regenerating and repairing sun-damaged skin.

How to use: Apply a thin layer evenly to body once a day. Use sparingly. Benefits are cumulative with regular use. Temporarily discontinue use and consult your ARCONA therapist or a professional if excessive irritation occurs.

ARCONA Magic Pink Ice

ARCONA Magic Pink ice
·     $42; Beauty.com
·    ARCONA donates 25% for every magic pink ice sold to cancerandcareers
·   Daily hydrating gel moisturizes deep within the dermis without clogging pores, to protect against environmental damage and leave skin fresh and dewy.

Details

All Skin Types

Arcona will donate 25% of Magic Pink Ice proceeds for the month of October 2015 to Cancer & Careers

Daily hydrating gel moisturizes deep within the dermis without clogging pores, to protect against environmental damage and leave skin fresh and dewy.  Moisturize skin with white cranberry complex, hyaluronic acid and mucopolysaccharides.  Neutralize free radicals with a proprietary mineral complex of beta-carotene, vitamins B-5, C and E.  Clarify skin with anti-microbial totara extract.

Like all products in ARCONA’s skin therapy regimen,  Magic Pink Ice  is cosmeceutically formulated with pure, natural ingredients, cold-pressed in small batches to keep them fresh, active and super-effective.  For optimal results, we recommend using this product within six months of opening.  change may be immediately noticeable;  however, full benefits are derived as skin is brought into balance by regular use.

 

 

THERE’S A NEW FLAME IN WE-HO! BURN 60 OPENS THIS WEEK and its on fire!

Burn 60 WeHo is on FIRE!

So far, this is the sexiest of it’s kind in the hood. Clean, spanking gorgeous studio and equipment – AMAZING AIR/FAN situation, NO CHARGE for towels (like some other places) – top of the line everything. Addiction is settling in. This studio is on the top floor of Pavillions, so a bit tricky to navigate for the first time – get there early! I can’t wait to try all the classes.

Note: No showers so keep that in mind if you are headed to work afterwards.

Check out the breakdown of classes below. WeHo_Website_final2

SIGNATURE BURN:

The ultimate full body workout. Reach peak performance with the perfect balance of strength, endurance and stability training. Each class is divided into alternating intervals of treadmill cardio, strength and resistance training. Burn at your own pace. Every class offers modified levels of walking, jogging or running complimented by targeted floor work using weights, bands, kettle bells, suspension training and other training equipment. Our Signature Burn will take you from fit to phenomenal.

ENDURANCE BURN: Whether it’s your first time on a treadmill or you’re a running enthusiast, this is the class for you. This comprehensive program is focused on running technique and strength intervals designed to leave you leaner, stronger and feeling eager to go the distance.

EXTREME BURN: There are no slackers in this class. This advanced workout will push you past your comfort zone in 45 minutes with back-to-back intervals of agility, strength, speed and functional movement. Minimal to no recovery = maximum results. Don’t just burn calories…TORCH them.

SPARK BURN:  Get results like an athlete when you train like one. Spark Burn 60 uses quick, athletic movements and drills to help improve your speed, power & agility.  Commit to 1-2 classes a week and you will find yourself bounding up the stairs like an MVP.

TOP BURNER: Your arms, back, chest,  shoulders and abs will be beach ready year-around. Make this  highly efficient 30-minute upper body strength and sculpting class part of your weekly routine.

BOTTOM BURNER: Are you up for this rock bottom challenge? Say “good-bye’ to those problem areas, with 30 minutes of lower body work targeting the glutes, thighs and hips.

ULTIMATE BURN 20: 20 minutes is all you need for this complete total exertion workout  Sandbags, kettle bells, bodyweight and treadmills. Achieve quick and significant results in 1200 seconds. Minimum rest time and increased load and intensity guarantee the ultimate fitness challenge. Maximum capacity of 12 clients per class. We dare you.

EXPRESS BURN: The name says it all. For those days you are short on time but still want the Signature Burn 60 full body workout, Express Burn 45 is the class for you. With a perfect balance of strength, endurance and stability training, you can get in, get out and on with your day.

 

West Hollywood

Opening October 20, 2015

8969 Santa Monica Blvd. (second level roof top)
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hours

M-Th: 5:30AM – 8:00PM

Fri: 5:30AM – 2:00PM

S-SU: 8:00AM – 12:00PM

Contact

phone: 213-261-3622

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