THE ULTIMATE FASHION FILM EVENT: “ULTRASUEDE – IN SEARCH OF HALSTON”

May 6, 2010


CALLING ALL
FASHIONISTAS AND FILM JUNKIES!
 

This is a very
special event and I am lucky enough to be able to open it up to GROOMED L.A.
readers and subscribers… 

Wednesday, May 12th 

The West Coast premiere
of 

ULTRASUEDE: IN SEARCH OF
HALSTON 

This West Coast
premiere is a benefit for the Costume Council hosted by Dame Elizabeth Taylor,
Katherine Ross, David and Liz Netto, Cameron Silver
Angelique Soave and
Alexandre von Furstenberg.

The screening
will be followed by a reception immediately following.

Cocktail attire encouraged!

To purchase tickets please click on 

 http://www.lacma.org/

If you click on Ultrasuede from the home page, it leads you to a more detailed description of the event, with a direct link to BUY TICKETS: http://www.lacma.org/programs/Lectures.aspx#1265163656931

Hope to see you there!

CHECK OUT:  www.halstonmovie.com 

http://www.halstonmovie.com


Halston 1

Halston2
 

PRODUCT OBSESSION – BEAUTISOL SELF TANNERS

Why is it that all self-tanners – the countless bottles, sprays and tubes of brown lube I've wreslteld with just to get my glow on over the years – really just, well, suck?

Is it the stinky smell, the orange streakiness, the patchy fading style that has me running for a custom spray tan every time I want just a little bronze-y touch up, which let's face it folks, isn't the most economical way to go?  But it's either that or look like I have a strange skin condition.

Then I finally got my gloved hands on the long awaited debut of the top rated dark tanning lotion  SUMMER GLOW FROM BEAUTISOL (formerly Antidote Skin Care) - which also comes in All Season's Glow for gradual to medium self-tanning. 

And let me tell you, I am a very, very happy ever-so-slightly-but-oh-so-naturally sun-kissed mama. HOORAY!

It smoothed on without a hitch, smelling terrific along the way, developing slowly and the effect is a day hanging out in the sun in the Spring.  It's not an over-the-top obviously fake tan.  It looks really, well, REAL.

I'm totally sold. LOVIN IT!

Beautisol offers a bunch of other goodies to make your journey into satisfying self-tanning nice and smooth: Exfoliators, Accessories, Beauty Kits, Wedding Packages and even a CLUB SOL that you can join for discounts, free shipping and lots of other goodies.

Here's a bit about the technology below.

Summer Glow™ is a pasty person’s answer to a deep, dark tan without the sun. The best part is, it doesn’t smell funky while the color is developing! Our innovative SMELL RIGHT fragrance technology actually encapsulates the unpleasant processing odor by up to 80%. A dark guide color provides you with an immediate bronzing effect and also allows you to see exactly where you applied the product and where you missed, greatly reducing any potential streaking or application mishaps.

This luxurious self-tanning lotion is paraben-free and packed with powerful antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients that help nourish and hydrate the skin. Summer Glow™ is recommended for all skin colors and tones as it highlights and blends with your own skin’s pigment. Yes, even the fairest of redheads can use this product!

ALSO, the products are paraben-free and PETA certified which is exciting!  

Retail: $39.00

Summer Glow (individual product) - http://www.beautisol.com/Summer-Glow-P44.aspx

All Seasons Glow (individual product) - http://www.beautisol.com/All-Seasons-Glow-P47.aspx

Go Slough Yourself - http://www.beautisol.com/Go-Slough-Yourself-P83.aspx

Dark Tanning BeautiKit - http://www.beautisol.com/Dark-Tanning-BeautiKit-P86.aspx

Gradual Tanning BeautiKit - http://www.beautisol.com/Gradual-Tanning-BeautiKit-P87.aspx

How-To Videos  http://www.beautisol.com/HowtoVideos.aspx


1 AllSeasons2 
SG_GSY_ DVD
 
 

SKIN AUTHORITY – NEW DRAMATIC EYE LIFT AND MOISTURIZING LIFT CREAM DUO *And a very special offer/discount for GROOMED L.A. readers!)

May 5, 2010

For years I could never find the right eye cream. I get bored easily and when I see something new out there I can't wait to try it.  Especially if it has the word "lift" and "tighten" and "technology" in it.

I just heard about SKIN AUTHORITY'S NEW EYE LIFT DUO and it has just those words.  Mmm…imagine how excited I was?  VERY!

More words I like that are behind the science of this duo cream/gel: SKIN GROWTH FACTORS, HUMAN FIRBOLAST CONDITIONED MEDIA, ESSENTIAL SKIN PROTIENS TO STIMULATE COLLAGEN, INHIBIT CELLULAR BREAKDOWN, PROMOTE NEW COLLAGEN AND HYALURONIC ACID FORMATION, INCREASE THICKENING OF THE EPIDERMIS, HELPS FACILITATE INTER-CELL COMMUNICATION, INFUSED WITH ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TRANSFORMS DEPLETED, DAMAGED CELLS TO A RESTORED VIBRANT, YOUTHFUL STATE.…AND SO ON!

AND CHECK IT OUT!

JUST FOR GROOMED L.A. READERS/SUBSCRIBERS!

You'll receive an exclusive $25 OFF the Eye Lift DUO, if you order from THIS post. 

Simply enter Coupon Code GROOMEDLAEYES at Check-Out or the code is automatically linked with this URL:

CLICK ON THIS LINK HERE FOR THE AWESOME DISCOUNT!

Here are the terms: Only one per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers, plans, or special discount. Offer good online at Skin Authority only Expires 5/31/2010.  

EYE LIFT DUO

Dramatic Eye Lift and Moisturizing Lift Cream.

Dramatic Eye Lift, 0.3 fl oz. This highly concentrated formula is designed to lift and tighten the delicate skin around the eyes.

Moisturizing Lift Cream, 1.0 fl oz. This ultra luxurious formula is designed to hydrate and firm dry, depleted, and sagging skin.

Both products incorporate specialized ingredients to address the specialized skin areas of the face. Both products are boosted by our exclusive SGF-4 Technology™, harnessing the power of four natural skin nourishing proteins called Skin Growth Factors to immediately transform depleted, damaged cells to a restored, vibrantly youthful state. 

Price: $185.00


Eyeliftduo 

And if you want to read more about this SGF-4 Technology, check out this link right here.
 

BTW, I just learned that SKIN AUTHORITY'S SPF 30 SUNSCREEN MOISTURIZER  received 4 starts from the FDA.  Pretty cool!

One of the first sunscreens to achieve SPF 30 and the FDA recommended 4-Star rating, this daily moisturizer protects against both UVA & UVB damage to help slow down the signs of aging and help control hyperpigmentation and skin cancer development. Powerful protection in a lightweight formula perfect as a daily, all-over moisturizer and ideal under make-up. Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 3%, Oxybenzone 6%, pH 5.50.



MYNINES.COM – “All sample sales. All the time.” – A new online sample sale. Discount designer shopping site at your finger tips!

May 4, 2010

MYNINES.COM is dangerous. And yet totally perfect.  For me that is, since I have zero time (or tolerance) to peruse shops for clothes.  Shopping just feels like it’s a major waste of time when I could be doing so many other things, most importantly filling YOU in on all things Groomed L.A.!  

Yes folks, shocking, but I HATE shopping.  In the real world that is.  Virtually, it’s another story.  Uh, shopping online?  Weellll, not only is it fun, but it can be a little, well, okay fine …Addictive.  Yah, ok, I confess. I have no prob shopping online.  Then again, I’m a deal hunter and bargain freak. And there ‘aint no Loehmann’s online.

Luckily, the sample sales at Mynines.com keep things nice and simple and I haven’t lost my mind yet. There isn’t a zoo of stuff so you don’t feel like you’re about to waste hours in a black-hole of chasing a designer dream purchase. The site has encouraged me to look for more online bargains too! Now that I know this site exists, there must be others like it. I’ve come across https://www.getyourcouponcodes.com which is a great site for codes that you apply to your online basket. I’ve already got some great deals off there too!

It’s divided into a few categories: DESIGNER, MENS, WOMENS, KIDS, HOME & LIFESTYLE (this means Wines, Specialty Food, Sports Equipment, Travel and Spa).

And then there’s BEST DEALS TODAY, DEALS UNDER $100, NEWLY LISTED, SALES ENDING SOONEST & MOST VIEWED ITEMS.

Boom.

It even shows off the average discount of the day. (Today it’s 64%)

I haven’t bought anything yet – which always makes me happy actually – but it sure is a fun place to check out when I’m on a work break!

Here’s a sampling of designers you can find:

7 For All Mankind (2)

Betsey Johnson (2)

Catherine Malandrino (1)

Charlotte Ronson (2)

Citizens Of Humanity Jeans (2)

Cloak & Dagger (1)

Cole Haan (4)

Corpus (1)

Cosa Nostra (2)

D&G (1)

Daryl K (3)

Diesel (2)

Ecco (9)

Ella Moss (19)

Endovanera (4)

Free People (1)

Habitual (8)

Helmut Lang (1)

HYPE Handbags (20)

J Brand (1)

James Perse (3)

JET Tees (3)

Juicy Couture (6)

KORS Michael Kors (2)

LA Made (2)

Lamb (1)

Marc by Marc Jacobs (1)

MCQ by Alexander McQueen (1)

Michael Stars (3)

Theory (9)

Tocca (2)

Tory Burch (1)

Tracy Reese (4)

Trina Turk (4)

Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent (1)

TWENTY8TWELVE by s.miller (8)

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania (3)

Voda Swim (1)

William Rast (2)

Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto (1)

Young, Fabulous & Broke (1)



MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA’S 10- WEEK “INCLUSIVE HEALTH CONSULTATIONS”

May 3, 2010

Wow, wow, wow.  This was an eye-opener.  I'm already a fan of all things  MURAD.

I think Dr.Murad is amazing – he is so totally committed to skin-care and health that he still sees patients as a dermatologist, teaches, oversees a skin-care empire (products, medical spas, etc…), continues to work on formulating break-through science for skin health and now he's just launched this awesome new 10 WEEK INCLUSIVE HEALTH CONSULTATION. 

This is an amazing, three pronged approach to Inclusive health – Topical care, Internal Care, Emotional Self-Care- and a sure-fire way to kick start your dedication to holistic health from the inside out.  I had my one-hour consultation with the amazing Julietta who has been working with Dr. Murad for years.  She was an angel of information!  I learned so much about what was going on with me not from a peek at my skin kind of thing but rather a deeper analysis on my CELLS.

Of course what we see ON our face is a result of what's going on INSIDE our bodies.  Dr. Murad has devised an amazing way to evaluate and treat our skin issues (especially sings of aging) by analyzing our cellular health, in particular the 'cell's ability to hold water.'   With a few different tests Julietta was able to take a look at how much water is inside my cells and this analysis directly correlates to how our skin appears.  In very basic, simplified terms, the less water, the less radiant, youthful, buoyant, etc.  The INCLUSIVE HEALTH CONSULTATION is a one-hour one on one  (for only $150!  WORTH IT, PEEPS!  Follow up consults 45 mins. are $90) with a Murad professional that will go over every aspect of your lifestyle, incorporating the info obtained from cellular and other testing, questionnaires, etc, and from there devise a personalized program to optimize your overall health.  

I learned what my Basal Metabolic Index was (ooh, I burn 1420 calories daily, just doing nothing!) that cellulite is basically a skin-health issue, not an 'I'm fat' issue –  and it too can be address
ed from the inside out (best part is my 
8 WEEK FIRM AND TONE DIETARY PACK), and how and what I need to be eating to up the water content in my cells (it's not just drink more water, folks) so that my exterior will reflect optimal internal hydration (glowing skin, less saggines, less dry, dullness, etc)… It was so super educational, I was relishing every minute that Juiletta spoke. And then I got to meet Dr Murad himself who is simply the loveliest man ever. He is so devoted to helping and healing that it was amazing just being in his presence.  

Check out in detail below what's included in the consultation and the various 10-week programs you can do if you decide to go beyond your initial consultation for a deeper over-haul of self-renewal.


10 Week
Inclusive Health
® Programs

Murad Inclusive Health
Consultation

60 minutes –
Initial Consultation
(Additional coaching session and follow-up
Consultation are included when you purchase an Inclusive Health Package or a
qualifying custom program)

Your first step on
the life transforming journey to your personal best is an assessment of
wellness unlike any other. Your certified Inclusive Health Practitioner has
been personally trained by Dr. Murad and will guide you through a Murad
Inclusive Health Consultation that focuses on these key markers of health:

Skin Health

Sense of Self

Cellular Health –
4 internal physical health measurements

Your health
metrics will be compared to thousands of others we have assessed. Your
Inclusive Health Practitioner will help you understand how your health measures
up to your peers and will provide you with an overall Murad Inclusive Health
Index value – your MIHI (“my high”) .

Based upon your
Consultation and MIHI, we’ll create a personalized, 10 week Inclusive
Prescription for Health to help you make the changes in your life you need to
optimize your wellness and take control of the aging process. Your Inclusive
Health Practitioner will act as your personal coach as you learn to live
Inclusively. To make your transition to wellness easier, you’ll receive a
self-education kit with a calendar to track your progress. You’ll also receive
materials focusing on the importance of cellular water – the healthy,
life-giving water inside your cells.

When you purchase
any of our 10 week Inclusive Health Packages or qualified customized programs,
you’ll return for a mid-point coaching session and a follow-up Consultation at
the end of the program. We’ll calculate a new MIHI for you at your follow-up to
conclusively show you how much progress you’ve made on your new path.

You’ll discover
that by living your Inclusive Prescription for Health, you’ve not only
optimized your wellness from a cellular perspective, you’ve regained your
youthful vitality and restored your skin’s natural beauty. (Each package is priced differently)


Classic
Anti-Aging Package – $410

10
weeks – includes the following:

Murad Inclusive
Health Consultation – as described on previous page

Anti-Aging Facial
– 50 minutes – as recommended by your Practitioner

Daily Cell
Strengthener supplements

Home care regimen
up to $150 worth of Murad skincare products


Ultimate Weight Management
and Cellulite Solution Package $1,410  ($1,575 value)

10
weeks – includes the following:

Inclusive Health
Consultation as described on previous page

2 packages of Firm
and Tone Supplements

Nutritional
Consultation

8 Firm and Tone
Cellulite Body Massages – 50 minutes each – plus Firm and Tone Serum and Body
Firming Cream

Copy of Dr.
Murad’s book
The Cellulite Solution

Optional cosmetic
services are available through Murad Medical Group:

Customized
medical-grade chemical peels performed on targeted areas of the body by our
medical esthetician; series of 4 treatments recommended


Aging
Skin Restoration Package – $1,150  ($1,300 value)

10
weeks – includes the following:

Inclusive Health
Consultation as described on previous page

Daily Cell
Strengthener supplements

Complete home care
regimen up to $300 worth of Murad skincare products

6 customized spa
facials – 50 minutes each

Advanced esthetic
consultation with a Murad dermatologist

Copy of Dr.
Murad’s book
Wrinkle-Free Forever

Optional cosmetic
services are available through Murad Medical Group:

Anti-aging
consultation with a board-certified dermatologist

Customized
medical-grade chemical peels performed by our dermatologist; series of 4
treatments recommended


Acne Relief Package    - $984  ($1,135 value)

10 weeks – includes the following:

Inclusive Health Consultation as described on

previous page

Daily Cell Strengthener supplements

Complete home care regimen up to $150 worth of Murad
skincare products

6 Acne Complex® Facials – 50 minutes each

Optional services are available through Murad Medical Group:

Evaluation by our dermatologist

Customized medical-grade chemical peels performed by
our dermatologist; series of 4 treatments recommended



Total Transformation Package – $2,320  ($2,470 value)

10
weeks – includes the following:

Inclusive Health
Consultation as described on previous page

Daily Cell
Strengthener supplements

Complete home care
regimen up to $300 worth of Murad skincare products

8 customized spa
facials – 50 minutes each

8 signature massages – 50 minutes each

2
pedicures (women)

2
manicures (women)

Haircut

Complimentary
skin screening by a dermatologist from the Murad Medical Group

Optional
cosmetic services are available through Murad Medical Group:
Customized
medical-grade chemical peel program designed and performed by our dermatologist


TO SUM IT ALL UP FOR YA! 

The Inclusive Health Consultation is a breakthrough, revolutionary approach to skincare that enables your skin and body to renew completely – from the cellular level up – in just 10 weeks. The Inclusive Health approach is rooted in Dr. Murad's research into the aging and his Science of Cellular Water – a comprehensive analytical approach to aging that looks to the strength of cells themselves as the ultimate marker of youthful vibrant health.   The consultation combines a lifestyle review with scientific tests to determine your Inclusive Health age and the steps that can be taken to lower it.  The 10 week regimen combines topical, internal and emotional steps that can improve your overall health and skincare.  It includes scientific tests like the phase angle and measurements of cellular water, metabolic rate and BMI.  


The 10 WEEK INCLUSIVE HEALTH CONSULTATION IS AVAILABLE AT ANY

MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA.

Here's my local spa in Los Angeles:

Murad Inclusive Health Spa
2141 Rosecrans Avenue
First Floor Courtyard
El Segundo, CA 90245
tel: 310.726.0470
fax: 310.726.0471
muradspa@murad.com <mailto:muradspa@murad.com>
Hours:
Tue – Fri … 9am – 7pm
Sat – Mon … 9am – 6pm


Murad Inclusive Health Medical Group
2141 Rosecrans Avenue
East Tower, Suite 6100
El Segundo, CA 90245
tel. 310.335.1700
fax. 310.335.1701
Hours:
Mon – Fri … 9am – 5pm