PRODUCT OBSESSION – NOT JUST FOR BABY – CALIFORNIA BABY

February 25, 2010

If you have a kid and you have not used CALIFORNIA BABY  well, you've been missing out.  Natural, safe, non-toxic, chemical-free, bio-degradable… their blends contain no harsh or harmful ingredients, no synthetics, no common allergens, and no pesticides.  Scented solely with aromatherapy quality essential oils to promote baby wellness.  I mean, is there anything else that should be touching a  baby's skin?  OR mine?? Which is why I've been using these creams all throughout my pregnancy.

I practically had stock in California Baby when my first kid was born. I still use the SHAMPOOS AND BODY WASHES on her now that she's 4 and I am way into their SPF SUNSCREEN LINE for the whole family.

So now, 6 months preggo, I'm pouring these OILS  on for stretch-mark prevention.  I'm an essential oil fantatic as you know, so these hit the spot big time.

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And the Calming™ Botanical Moisturizing Cream is another amazing all-over body moisturizer.  

Obviously, when baby is born I'm going to explore once again, their newborn line (diaper creams, etc.) but for now I'm super happy knowing I'm chemical free when le bun is in le oven. 🙂

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PRODUCT OBSESSION – WELEDA MAKES ME HAPPY

What can I say? Simple, pure, natural, love.
Three things I’ve been playing around with and diggin’ them all:

POMEGRANATE CREAMY BODY WASH 

WILD ROSE INTENSIVE EYE CREAM 

SKIN FOOD

Here’s the 411:

The antioxidant-rich pomegranate seed oil in this decadent body wash helps to renew your skin, and macadamia seed oil leaves your skin moisturized and smooth. Infused with the pure essential oils of vanilla, blood orange and neroli, Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash will stimulate your senses and bring balance to your body and soul. 

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An intensive eye treatment that enlivens your eyes, reduces puffiness and helps diminish the appearance of fine lines.  Organic rosehip seed oil, naturally rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that deeply calm and nourish. Organic or wild-crafted eyebright extract is known for its astringent and antioxidant properties that protect your eyes from skin-damaging free radicals and environmental influences. Organic jojoba seed oil acts as an emollient, smoothing puffy and dry skin. Fragrance-free and fast-absorbing youthful eyes.


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An ultra-rich whole-body cream that deeply hydrates, restores and protects your skin. Essential fatty acids and vitamin E in an organic sunflower seed oil, organic pansy, known for its mild antiseptic properties that calm dry irritation. Soothing rosemary leaf extract’s mild antiseptic properties and the anti-inflammatory properties of Biodynamic® and organic calendula flower extract gently nourish and care for your skin.


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CHRIS PIERCE at ANDY LeCOMPTE SALON FOR SUPREME-FAB COLOR.

February 23, 2010

I have found the only and I mean ONLY other person (besides my beloved and brilliant Danny Hernandez) whom I will ever trust my color to, who get's it, know's fashion, what's hot and knows exactly how to make your hair look brilliant from one simple look at you: That is the genius, CHRISTOPHER PIERCE.

And he can be found at the uber-chic-I'm-totally-obsessed-with it- ANDY LeCOMPTE SALON. 

I won't get into the details of the bleak color situation I was in that brought me to him last week, but let's just say,  not only did he resuscitate my hair back to life, took things to a whole new level of supreme goddess greatness.  

WIth over 25 years in the biz, and one of the busiest chairs in the biz, Chris is known for his Baliage highlighting technique, richly colored darker hues, fabulous shades of vibrant red and a passion for color correction (Amen!) …He turned what had become an overly-processed-brassy-orange-grey-overly-foil-highlighted mess and turned it into yummy, warm, sexy, young, natural looking caramel, gold and honey, deliciousness – the kind you seriously only see in magazines after it's been photo-shopped.  He's a color master.  Very few of these guys around and Chris Pierce is the real deal. 

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Base color – $175

Highlights – $200 – $400


ANDY LeCOMPTE SALON

616 North Almont Drive

WeHo, CA 

310. 273. 4100


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DRYBAR – L.A.’S 1st BLOW DRY/ BLOW OUT “BAR”

February 22, 2010

HOW COOL IS THIS?! 

DRYBAR

Totally genius idea.  Booked my first appointment and cannot wait. Letcha’ know how it goes.  Looks awesome.  A super cool blow dry for $35?  Brilliant.  

LA’s first “blow dry bar” has a very simple concept: No cuts. No color. Just blowouts. $35
drybar was created when co-founder Alli Webb outgrew her “one woman” mobile show.  After moving to LA, she began doing at-home blowouts on the side, but the strictly referral-based business quickly exploded.  Webb says” I realized that women wanted a better blowout, a better experience, and a better price – especially in this economy.”  After a year of planning and development, the drybar concept was born!  The idea is centered around a bar experience as opposed to a typical “hair salon” environment.  The main “blow out bar”  is the focal point of the space and where women will sip their cocktail and watch Sex and the City while getting a blow out!  Whether you want the Manhattan (sleek and smooth hair) or the Mai Tai (messy, beach hair), there is something for everyone.

Check out these pix.  Gorgeous space!

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 Check out the blow out menu here!

Neighborhood: Brentwood
11677 San Vicente Blvd
Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 442-6084

THE ORGANIC PHARMACY – BEVERLY HILLS

This place is COOL.  London’s ORGANIC PHARMACY has opened shoppe in Beverly Hills on North Beverly Drive. 

This place is the real deal when it comes to organic products.
They will custom blend ingredients for you and you can work with a homeopath to devise a detox program for your specific needs (call ahead to book this). It’s very hands on and personal. And if you set up a personal health assessment, a customized skin/health program can be devised for you. Everything is blended from herbs and homeopathic recipes and let me tell you, any cream or oil you try smells beyond, beyond, beyond.

I’m a fiend for natural, essential oil smelling products and this is the mother-ship in that dept.

They also have some exciting treatments available too such as the GREEN COFFEE BODY SCULPTING which is getting a lot of raves right now.

A duo massage treatment incorporating massage techniques designed to reduce bloating and stimulate the flow of lymph and micro circulation, Fat burning coffee and thermogenic (heat stimulating) chilli to target problem areas such as thighs, waist, tummy and bottom.
The treatment uses a salon strength body oil as the first massage which heats the body. Heating the body helps increase the fat burning effects of the other ingredients and helps stimulate blood flow which helps improve oxygenation of the skin. Result flatter tummy, smoother skin, reduced puffiness.
The second massage used our latest salon strength body sculpting gel which incorporates lipoytic agents and toning ingredients to continue the process but also contains cooling agents to cool the skin . The alternate heat /cool has an extra stimulating effect on the lymphatic system. It also contains a system on slow release.
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453 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills 90210
Tel: +1 310 2727 275
9:30am-6:30pm (Monday- Saturday) 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday)453 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills 90210
Tel: +1 310 2727 275
9:30am-6:30pm (Monday- Saturday) 10:00am-6:00pm (Sunday)