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Lash Lift with Juliana Landis

August 5, 2011

I have yet to try this but, this could be a great way to ease into the world of gorgeous lashes without going full-tilt boogie with extensions.

Juliana Landis just filled me in on The Lash Lift – a new technique in the lash perking service which eliminates the rods used in the original perking technique. The new result is a longer lasting curl that lasts up to 3 months and gives the appearance of longer fuller lashes. Throw away your Shu Umura lash curler and say hello to a beautiful long lasting curl!

$85 and up.

Juliana Landis

http://www.julianalandis.com/

Professional Makeup Artist Brow/Lash Expert

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ANOTHER BASIC: REDEFINING BASICS, ONE SHIRT AT A TIME

July 27, 2011

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LOVING MY NEW TANK!

Filling the void between high-priced designer labels and run-of-the-mill blank tees, Another Basic launches its first season of tops that raise the bar on everyday wardrobe essentials. Another Basic wanted it all: the finest Supima Cotton and Micro Modal fabrics; stylish and flattering fits; all at a wallet-friendly price.  

“Nothing was compromised in the development of Another Basic,” said husband-and-wife founders Jiho Chong and Shirley Kim. After working with local Los Angeles experts and sampling countless blends and weights, Another Basic chose the finest 100% Supima Cotton, 50% Supima Cotton / 50% Micro Modal blend, and 100% Micro Modal fabrics. Both Supima Cotton and Micro Modal are considered the premier grade of fibers in the industry as they yield the softest feel while maintaining a durability that holds shape and integrity after frequent washes.
 
Another Basic obsesses over every stitch, bias and trim. Each piece was developed, fitted and refitted over the span of one year to perfect the silhouette that feels simultaneously classic and current; and a cut that is flattering and comfortable to most every body shape and type. To further ensure a level of quality above the competition, the shirts are twice washed to minimize post wash shrink. The founders are involved in every step of the production process that takes place in downtown Los Angeles – the fabric knitting, cutting, sewing and dying – so that every garment shipped is of the highest standards.
 
“We find ourselves wearing basics all the time: dressing it up, down, to the office or to a special night out,” the founders explained. “It can be layered, paired and coordinated with most every outfit. Basics are entirely customizable for any occasion and we were tired of paying a small fortune to keep a healthy stock of basics in our closet.”
 
Comparable shirts run the range of $55+ at retail.

Because Another Basic eliminates the middleman retailer and sells direct to the customer through its website www.anotherbasic.com <http://www.anotherbasic.com/> they are able to offer premium quality for around $30. For added convenience, shipping and returns are free.

 
About Another Basic:


Another Basic was developed out of the frustration husband and wife team, Jiho and Shirley faced when shopping for high quality basics at outrageous prices. They believe that basics are the foundation to every good wardrobe and felt that high quality basics should not be a luxury. They found a way to offer these premium items at a friendly price so that everyone can afford to have another. 

 

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Sweet Saturdays at Fred Segal Santa Monica again! From our friends at Fred:

July 22, 2011

SWEET SATURDAYS @ FRED SEGAL SANTA MONICA:
Last weekend you stayed in to avoid the would-be traffic nightmare of "Carmegeddon!" This weekend, we've got two events for you to enjoy at Fred Segal Santa Monica.
 
Make the start of your day sweet with our "Sweet Saturdays" event program featuring complimentary
sweet treats for guests to enjoy on both sides of the street from Immaculate Confections (http://shop.liquorcake.com/ <http://shop.liquorcake.com/> ) and Santa Monica's own, Cookie Good (http://cookiegood.com/ <http://cookiegood.com/> ). In addition to the complimentary treats from 12-4pm, shoppers wil enjoy a sweet deal of a discount on their favorite summer styles. Every shopper who spends $100 or more in a Fred Segal Santa Monica retail store will receive a gift voucher worth 20% of that purchase to use in that same retail store during a future shopping outing. Vouchers can't be used the same day, they can only be used in store of purchase and are non-transferable. Vouchers can't be used in the Fred Segal Santa Monica restaurants; only at the salon for products, not services.
 
The special Saturday shopping deal will take place all day at both 420 Broadway & 500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. For more information please call 310.395.3099 or visit www.fredsegal.com <http://lumpy.global411.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.fredsegal.com/> .   
 
BABAKUL EVENT @ FRED SEGAL SANTA MONICA:
Also, from 3-5pm join Kym Gold & Sophie Wizmann of Babakul to kick-off the "In A Perfect World" campaign to raise awareness to help build an education center for under privledged children in Nicaragua. In an effort to give back, the ladies of Babakul have designed a t-shirt that simply states "Build With Babakul." 100% of the proceeds go directly to the organization.  
  

La LOOP – Let your sunglasses dangle in style.

July 4, 2011

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Where do you put your sunglasses when you need to get a break from the shade of a tinted lens? How about reading glasses, or any other kind of glasses for that matter?

Enter La LOOP to solve all your glasses problems – and keep you looking tres chic while you're at it.

La LOOP was created 12 years ago by Elizabeth Faraut.  She was fed up with the granny strands that were out there and  wanted something functional, stylish and well-crafted t hang her specs when she needed a break. And it's more than just a cool necklace with a loop.  It sports patented hinges on either side of the loop, so your glasses brilliantly stay in place at all times.

Moreover, Elizabeth has created styles for everyone, every budget, every personality, for men and women La LOOP, her first collection is the jewelry collection, for the big occasions. SportLoop is the sport collection. Finally, LOOOP by La LOOP is a bridge line between these, less expensive than the jewelry collection but as good looking.

–  Leslie Haggege

Leslie is our contributing editor straight outta Paris. Thanks Leslie for bringing your tres chic French sense of fashion and style to Groomed LA!