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KIT RICH! Vote for my friend – she’s in the top 5 for THE NEXT FITNESS STAR!

July 24, 2013

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A few years ago, I met Pilates/personal trainer Kit Rich and wrote this article about her.  I titled the article “Rising Star Trainer” and maybe I’m psychic or something because only a few years later, my prediction is coming true!

I am so excited to say that Kit is currently a top 5 national finalist in Women’s Health Magazine’s search for The Next Fitness Star.  Even better, Kit is the only California finalist—born, raised, and currently living right here in Los Angeles.

If you don’t know about Kit, here's a bit about her:

She was just featured as Ke$ha’s trainer for her recent body transformation.

 She's been seen in SHAPE, REAL SIMPLE, SELF, TEEN VOGUE, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, EXTRA, ABC 7 and more!

But more so, Kit is my friend. 

If she wins, Kit gets her own DVD deal and other major awesome prizes.

You can vote everyday for her until August 5th here: www.thenextfitnessstar.com

Make sure to watch Kit on the Today Show on August 14th where they will announce the winner!

Go Kit go! Vote! Vote! Vote! www.thenextfitnessstar.com

For more info about Kit: www.kitrich.com

 

PCA PEEL & PCA SKIN Skincare line

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After I grew disenchanted with the Vi-Peel I set out to find another mid-range peel that packed some oomph but wouldn't require any serious down-time.  And I've found it with the PCA PEEL, not to mention PCA SKIN's line of top-notch products is rocking my world post procedure.

I had two treatments with the fantastic aesthetician Sophia Phan at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery. She is truly amazing and went very light the first time, always better to go light at first and see how the skin reacts.  I peeled for a solid five days but still felt I needed a little more pow. And that was the intention. Sophia planned for a series of two for me, and assured me the next time we would go a bit deeper.  And we did!  This time I had two to three full peeling sessions. In other words, after my skin shed once, it peeled down to another layer and then another!  So I would say it was a good two weeks of sloughy skin and there was only two to three days where I wouldn't have wanted anything majorly important to do. But no redness, dark splotchiness or anything scary like a TCA or C02, just super flaky skin. 

Finally, when I gently scrubbed the last flakes off I had gorgeous, shiny new skin. The only drawback for me was that I was less than diligent post-peel with my sunblock and have developed a bit of hyper-pigmentation on my forehead. ALL MY FAULT!!  So please, after any treatment go bananas with your sunblock, even on cloudy days!

Again: After a fabulous peel like PCA with a top-notch aesthetician like Sophia please be a sunblock crazy and pour it on every single second of the day. Simply walking from my strapping my kids in their seat belts to getting in my seat was enough exposure to cause a bit of blotchiness of my newly perfect baby skin. ARGH.

WHAT:  

This enhanced Jessner's solution is ideal for more sensitive skin types, ethnic skin or those allergic to or sensitive to hydroquinone. This treatment will help to rejuvenate and improve the appearance of breakout-prone skin, while also promoting an even, bright skin tone. 

  • Lactic Acid – is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars. It is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) and moisturizes the skin.
  • Salicylic Acid – is a calming lipophilic beta hydroxy acid that helps promote a clear complexion.
  • Citric Acid – is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits.
  • Kojic Acid – helps promote and even skin tone.

 

GET IT HERE!

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery

9454 Wilshire Boulevard
Ground Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Phone: 888-754-8955
Fax: 310-861-1160
info@bhpsinc.com

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OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday – Friday
9am to 6pm

Saturdays by Appt. Only

POP OVER TO BLUSHINGTON FOR THEIR GET GLOWING EVENT: THURS JULY 25 6-8PM

July 23, 2013

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What: Get Glowing with Blushington, Physique 57, BluePrintJuice and Ciel Spa
When: Thursday July 25th from 6-8PM
Where: Blushington 8591 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood

Enjoy summer glow makeovers from the Blushington gurus, exercise tips from the experts at Physique 57 (sculptors of many of the most famous figures in NYC and LA), hand and chair massages from the amazing Ciel Spa staff of the SLS hotel, and refreshments as well as a brand educator from BluePrintJuice!

Receive deals on series at Blushington, memberships at Physique 57 + extra goodies at the event!
Blushington 3 Makeups Series for $90, normally $105, 6 Makeups Series for $150, normally $180 

Physique 57 New Client Introductory Membership 1st month for $110 ($165 savings) + 1 Free BONUS week
 
Both offers end August 31st. Must be purchased on the night of the event or with proof of receipt of email in-person
Blushington's Signature "Simply Glowing" Look



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Tips #1: How to simply glow 
Take your fingertips and apply a light illuminating foundation all over face, next apply a shimmery bronzer where the sun naturally hits your skin. Also, rim your eye with the same bronzed tone. Apply a peach cheek, nude gloss and add mascara and you have a easy to apply and maintain glow for a day or night!  Always remember to touch up with translucent powder in the t-zone so your simply glowing look doesn't get out of hand!

Tip #2: Products to invest in for the heat 
Always look for products that are oil free when you go to apply makeup this summer. This will help your makeup stand tough against the heat this summer. Opt for a mattifying primer, this too will help combat oil and create a base for the makeup to latch onto. If you want to make a great investment do so on airbrush makeup, this is a morning to night foundation and will not budge no matter how humid or hot it is. 

Tip #3: This year's refreshing summer style 
This summer try a sheer champagne or shimmery eye with a pop of color on the lips! It is perfect for a lunch with girls or a date on a hot summer night. When summer comes you don't want to be too made up, this is a great way to still have fun and also have a refreshing not "made up" look. Change the lip colors up to achieve different looks and add individual lashes in the evening to take it to the next level. 

Tip #4: Go-to product for a sun-kissed glow
Opt for a shimmer bronzer, this will allow you get the glow and the bronzed tan look, all in one. Apply this to your forehead, cheeks, and a little along side of nose. You can also, run across décolleté to help make your collar bones really stand out! (Insider tip: This is what celebrities do before they hit the red carpet, it looks great when wearing strapless dress or tank top!) 

Tip #5: Look glowing rather than oily 

If you have oily skin during the summer, but still want that glowing look, wear oil free foundation apply a cream blush and a sheer coat of a matte blush. Next, go over the top with a powder shimmer highlighter this way you get the glow, but with all products powder-based, except the cream blush, you want have to worry about looking oily. Additionally, highlight the brow bone with a light concealer, this way it's not over done, and it will give you the appearance of having your own natural highlight.


 

iGUY – or, Hey Kid Don’t Break my iPAD!!!!

July 17, 2013

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The only thing that cheered me at Melrose Mac the other day when I thought my monitor had died, was seeing this on the shelves. I had no idea what it was but was simply drawn to how darn cute it was! Upon closer inspection, I realized it was just what I needed now that my three year old son is all UP IN MY iPAD! 
The iGuy from Speck Products is the great anxiety reducer for any parent with a kid who can't get his/her chicken-nuggeted-greasy-paws off Mommy's beloved iPad.  
He's fun, free-standing and kid-friendly. Designed to fit all full-size iPads — even the new iPad 4!
For $39.95, everyone is super happy!

Here are some deets:

A free-standing foam case for the new iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2 and iPad original.

Every bit as protective as he is a blast to use, iGuy iPad 4 cases are the perfect iPad accessory for kids and grownups alike.

He's lightweight, easy to hold, and he can stand on his own two feet, even while holding up your iPad.

He may look like he’s all about fun, but his soft, squishy body disguises tough EVA foam protection. iGuy iPad 3 covers will help you feel more secure as you hand your iPad over to your baby or small child!

  • Fits all full-size iPads (even the new iPad 4!)
  • Kid-tested. With flexible, foam construction, the lightweight iGuys are the perfect iPad accessories for families with young children.
  • Free-standing. For cartoon hour, the iGuy stands at attention—while it holds your iPad—offering a convenient viewing angle for short people.
  • Plays nice with all iPads. iPad with Retina display? iPad 2? Original iPad? No problem. The iGuy holds ‘em all.
  • Squeezeable. The iGuy’s little arms and soft foam make it easy—and even fun—to hold.

I just ordered mine (I wanted orange and they only had two lime left!!) and I don't know who I'm more excited for, me or my kids?

ZENDY PLACE!

June 13, 2013

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ZendyPlace, the a one-stop beauty resource for discovering, purchasing, and booking non-surgical cosmetic procedures from Board Certified providers.  BRILLIANT!!!
 

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Whether you're a novice to non-surgical cosmetics or a beauty veteran, ZendyPlace offers the most economic way to explore a variety of popular procedures, including Botox, laser hair removal, acne scar treatment, non-surgical body sculpting, wrinkle relaxers, and more among others for 30% off retail prices. Simply put, you determine the price, ZendyPlace finds you a provider.

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