Perfume of the season ELIE SAAB – loving.

August 14, 2012

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The first fragrance from the Lebanese haute couture designer is simply called Le Parfum. After 279 trial versions, an ultra – feminine, flowery – woody composition has been selected, signed by the perfumer Francis Kurkdjian.

The perfume opens with notes of orange blossom. Jasmine is in the heart, including Grandiflorum and Sambac, whereas the base consists of cedar, patchouli and rose honey accord.

The simple glass bottle of Baroque style is designed by Syvie de France. The campaign features the famous model Anja Rubik. Le Parfum is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum with an accompanying collection that includes perfumed deodorant, body lotion, body cream and shower gel.

 

Online shops offers:
BeautyEncounter.com 8 items for 23.99 – 120.00 USD
ThePerfumeSpot.com 2 items for 34.99 – 97.99 USD
FragranceNet.com 3 items for 67.19 – 118.19 USD
FragranceX.com 2 items for 90.97 – 109.50 USD

CYCLE HOUSE – Best spin class in like forever. JASON WIMBERLY

August 6, 2012

 

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i'm a spin snob. as a very early adapter, (i'm talking, helloo Johnny G territory ) and former instructor, i can sniff out a good teacher from a bad, a smart and safe class from a piece of crap within minutes.

i've been trying to get to Cycle House for ages, but with a hip replacement re-do and a couple of other hip surgeries, spinning was off my radar for a while.

well, i'm back. and Jason's class is no fucking joke. the studio is wild. no window, no light, in fact, the keep the room pitch black except for some LED candles.  hmm, i'm a real natural light and fresh air person. i thought, no way, this is not going to work for me.  even though i taught a wicked candle light spin class at Body and SOul back in the day, the no air thing is very challenging for this total claustro.  

the class was so fucking good, it didn't even bother me. Jason was smart, savvy, perfectly positioned and postured (a former dancer), the music was wisely programmed and uplifting and hot and sexy and not annoying and loud as hell which i love.

and then there was a little light weight arm section. it was kicking my ass i was in heaven. Jason had the talk to, the perfect mixture of hardcore inspiration, humor and fun.  my god, i'm fricken addicted.

he was incredible and i cannot wait to take Jason's other classes too – he seems to have all kinds of awesome things coming down the pike.

if you're a spin fantastic and have not tried Cycle House, go give it a spin, so to speak.  you will not be disappointed.

 

This is cool for you YAS’ers!

August 2, 2012

YAS Fitness Center's is celebrating 11 years in business with 11 Days of YAS! From now until August 4th, YAS is giving away YAS classes, merchandise, apparel and gift cards via twitter and facebook group to all four of their locations; Venice, Silverlake, Downtown Los Angeles and Costa Mesa!
Tweet them at @yasfitnessand join their facebook group

The grand prize: a lucky tweeter or facebook group member will win 11 free classes, a yoga starter kit, and an entire YAS wear outfit on August 4th! 

YAS is also running a special through out the month of August of 1 month of unlimited classes for $111. 

Bonus, join in on the fun with a free yoga class at YAS Venice and Silverlake at 6pm on August 4th. First come, first serve!
yum!

 

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