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Natasha Barrett reports: FROM BUDAPEST, WITH LOVE

June 3, 2010

To anyone other than a beauty editor, Hungary is an eastern European country known for it’s picture-perfect Baroque architecture, water polo and Goulash – few realize it’s an epicenter of cutting-edge skincare. But with a history of healing waters and thermal mud, it’s no wonder Budapest’s Omorovicza is leading the fight against dull, lifeless skin. Ever since my best friend, Anita – who happens to live in Hungary — sent me a jar of Omorovicza’s Deep Cleanshing Mask, my skin has transformed. The mineral-rich mud really works! It draws out impurities, clears clogged pores, brightens skin and leaves me with an over-all “glow”. Not to mention it’s a lot cheaper than a plane ticket.

Now, if only I could bottle Anita.

xx, Natash

http://www.omorovicza.com/us/

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SMALL IS THE NEW SEXY: ITTY BITTY BRA COLLECTION

June 1, 2010

ITTY BITTY BRA – SMALL IS THE NEW SEXY!

And you thought bigger was better.

Check out this new line of beautiful bras for smaller boobed bombshells.

Hollywood has been making news with recent casting calls looking for actresses who haven’t had any breast augmentation. It’s a bold trend that’s declaring that small is the new sexy! Women in the petite to average size range are getting their due and discovering the right look in intimate apparel via ITTY BITTY BRA. Now revealing its latest collection, Itty Bitty Bra has added some dramatic statement pieces of pure luxury at accessible price points. Ravishingly beautiful and sophisticated new prints: black and white houndstooth, blue and white geometric, and nude and gold paisley are now available in bras with lavish lace trims and removable pads, camisoles and boy shorts. Manufactured from fine quality fabrications and a design patented cup, Itty Bitty Bra wears well without gapping or puckering to provide superior comfort with all-out glamour that makes small the hottest new trend. However we all know, no matter what “trends” are saying, if you’re not happy with your body there will always be something you wish to change, which is why practices like this Austin cosmetic surgery offer cosmetic procedures that can take your “worst” feature and turn it into something to truly smile about.

Conceived as the superior alternative to pricey brands or labels with imprecise sizing, Itty Bitty Bra combines comfort and style to deliver a healthy confidence in one’s body shape. Since its inception, Itty Bitty Bra has drawn a growing number of devoted followers from career women, homemakers and celebrities includingTaylor Swift, Rachel Ray, athlete Misty May-Treanor, actress Amber Heard, Jessica Lowndes of the CW’s “90210”, and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” Samantha Harris and Cheryl Burke. The Itty Bitty Bra collection also includes Signature looks in essential tones of nude, black, white and pink to more fashion forward Couture pieces in leopard and polka dot prints and rhinestone detailing as well as strapless pieces. Available in a range of sizes 32AAs through 38B as well as matching camisoles, thong panties and boy shorts, Itty Bitty Bra retails – from $16 to $65 nationwide in specialty boutiques and stores including Fred Segal in Santa Monica, CA and on the website

www.ittybittybra.com

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WANT! – a new column from Groomed L.A.

May 31, 2010

"WANT

It's that simple. Things I want. Being a soon to be mom of two (as in three more days til baby pops out!!) most likely you won't be seeing too many, ur, runway looks or $1500 purses. But I can't promise anything as I do tend to go nuts over totally impractical things. Meaning things I can't afford, would look ridic on me, or just make no sense driving to preschool in…Nevertheless….I WANT!

Stay tuned 🙂

Here's a good start. Now these I could totally work!

Swedish Hasbeens High Heeled Jodhpur

$240.50

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Hot New Make up Studio in Brentwood! MAKEUP & GO! – reviewed by new contributing beauty editor Natasha Barrett

May 28, 2010

Makeup & Go! Covered by Natasha Barrett

There’s no better reason to get gorgeous than the promise of summer right around the corner. And, if you’re anything like me, chances are you call in a “Professional” for all your beauty needs: your dermatologist makes you look younger, your esthetician cleans you up, your masseuse relaxes you, your dentist makes your smile bright, your stylist does your cut, your colorist does – what else? — your color. There’s someone for your brows, someone else for your bikini, and even someone responsible for your perfectly sun-kissed tan. We can’t even polish our nails ourselves! The professional grooming list goes on and on because let’s face it ladies, there are no limits to the lengths we will go to look – and feel — our best!
So why, exactly, have we all been squinting in the bathroom mirror before a big meeting or a night on the town?
WHAT HAVE WE ALL BEEN THINKING?!
My obsession du jour? Makeup & GO!
The concept is BRILLIANT. A full service makeup studio offering professional makeup artists, A-list cosmetics (Mark, Smashbox and Juice Beauty), easy prices, no appointment necessary and — my favorite part of all– champagne! There’s even an uber modern room in the back for the perfect blow dry. And unlike the cosmetics counter at a department store, Makeup & GO does NOT sell any of its products so there’s no pressure to buy! It’s SO simple, so spot on, it’s a wonder no one’s thought of this before!
My “GO! Flawless” application was FAST, looked FABULOUS, cost a mere $35 and easily beat the endless hours I usually spend scouring drugstores and cosmetics counters in search of that perfect shadow, mascara and gloss. By the end of the appointment I looked beautiful, I felt relaxed, I was glowing. Hello summer…
xx, Natash
13038 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(corner of San Vicente & 26th, adjacent to the Brentwood Country Mart)
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NYX Anniversary Party at the Roosevelt!

May 25, 2010

I am sooo bummed I missed this!! But it's hard to get glammed up when you are over 9 months preggo…

Nyx Cosmetics celebrated their Decade +1 Anniversary on May 18th with a star-studded party at the legendary Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Over 250 guests, including celebrities, models, makeup artists and fashion and beauty insiders came out to help ring in the next decade of Nyx Cosmetics!

Guests mingled around the Roosevelt pool while enjoying tunes by DJ Harley Viera-Newton and sipping on grapefruit Nyx-tini’s. Stars were chatting with Nyx Cosmetics founder and Creative Director, Toni K. And everyone made sure to stop by the Nyx Beauty Bar, where guests (including Carmen Electra, Stacy Kiebler and Katharine McPhee) mixed & matched candy-colored shades of Nyx glosses and shadows for their own customized bag of products. Nyx also gave their guests a voyeuristic peak at the photo shoot of their next marketing campaign, shot by model and photographer Jason Olive. Nyx beauty models also walked the space sampling guests with products. And at the end of the night, every guest went home with a (big) beautiful gift bag!

I'm salivating thinking about that gift bag. They are may fave cosmetics line. DARN!

Celebrity guests included:
· Carmen Electra, actress and Model (“Meet the Spartans”)

· Jessica Lowndes, actress (“90210”)

· Katharine McPhee, singer/actress (“American Idol”)

· Sara Canning, actress (“Vampire Diaries”)

· Stacy Keibler, actress and model (“Psych”)

· Ally Maki, actress (“10 Things I Hate About You”)

· Anna Trebunskaya, reality TV star (“Dancing with the Stars”)

· Jeannie Mai, TV personality (Style networks “How do I look?”)

· Ashlan Gorse, TV personality (E!)

· Katelyn Tarver, singer/songwriter

· Kristen Renton, actress (“Sons of Anarchy”)