The Organic Spa Magazine : Experience Wellness and Travel, held at the Beverly Wilshire

November 1, 2015

The Organic Spa Magazine event Experience Wellness and Travel, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 28th was nothing short of spectacular. A virtual BEST OF the leading edge experts in wellness were there to share their top of the line products in a friendly and generous way.

My first stop was a bee line to the space set up by ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA Spa and Resort. They offered a private Shaman healing experience. Count me in. I was saged, smudged, and hugged by a beautiful saint who sent me on my way with words of wisdom and advice. The spa director, Emmanuel Arroyo was kind enough to gift me with a beautiful box set of miniature bath and shower oils. Highlight of the night!

Me and the Shaman – divine hug!

Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection from Aromatherapy Associates

Next up, I pursued the WELL PEOPLE makeup line, where the tag line read: BE BRAVE. BE BEAUTIFUL. BE YOU. Yes please! The makeup I took home and tried included non-toxic mascara, a pigment stick (vibrant!), and a highlighter to create magic on the cheekbone. I have to say, I’m thoroughly impressed. The products deliver without being harmful to my skin. I look glow-y and natural with that “I’m not wearing makeup” vibe we all strive for. I’m chomping at the bit to try their cover sticks and foundation for a flawless and harmless result.

Lastly, I ended the night with an incredible swag bag flowing to the brim with so many wonderful goodies. I cannot wait to explore each and every product and follow up with you guys. Organic Spa magazine founder, Beverly Maloney-Fischback and Megan Boles of Murphy O’ Brien PR put together a lovely, tasteful evening of exceptional food, top of the line wellness products, and an overall beautiful, wellness experience. As a wellness practitioner myself but someone new to the LA wellness scene, I was blown away with what’s on Organic Spa’s hit list of goodies. Thank you for bringing it, Organic Spa!

XX Cristy Candler

Share This

HydraFacial MD

HydraFacial MD®, voted as the #1 facial in New Beauty Magazine and spotted in Forbes, In Style, Marie Claire, and OK! magazine. The HydraFacial MD® is a multi-step in-house facial that deeply cleanses while delivering vital antioxidants to skin. Are you ever apprehensive to try a new facial? If so, we’re definitely on the same page. HydraFacial MD® takes the guess work out of trying a new facial. Have we mentioned it’s only 30 minutes with no downtime, discomfort or pain? It’s the treatment you can trust to get results.

Flavia tried one at Dr. John Diaz’s office (465 N Roxbury Dr in Beverly Hills) and had this to say:

Lorn-Nicole was extremely well-versed in the process and walked me through every step. I definitely got the feel that she truly believed in the product and the treatment process by how passionate she was about it!

She quickly yet efficiently identified my skin’s needs and got right to work. The HydraFacial’s steps were all very soothing and calming, which was exactly what my skin needed after a horrendous emotional breakout recently! All of the serums she used felt and smelled wonderful, and the heated red light felt especially therapeutic.

The 30 minute process makes it a nice pick-me-up skin cleaning which can fit in to a busy schedule that so many of us have these days – a plus for those who are weary of hitting the spa because of the typical time span ideals.

Lorn-Nicole was so friendly and sweet, and I felt comfortable talking to on a deeper level which is always nice in contrast to the usual platitudes we can find ourselves awkwardly engaging in at times during such encounters as these.

Watch this video to learn more.

Dr. John Diaz’s office (465 N Roxbury Dr in Beverly Hills)

Call 424-278-2214

xx Flavia

Share This

Bring on the Brows with Toppik

October 29, 2015

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.

Viola. Brows.

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.

Share This

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

October 28, 2015

Hungry Root

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!

(and obsessed with their website!!)

Nourish Snacks

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.

Share This

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!

Share This