We spent hours talking, and asking so many questions, and could have spent even more time learning about something so interesting.  Solavie Eco-Global Skin/Hair system was developed from the discovery of how native plants thrive despite harsh conditions in their respective environments. The idea was to have a skin care line and hair care products that were specifically formulated for your body’s reaction to environmental conditions, and thus Solavie was born.  Solavie uses phytonutrients from indigenous plants in formulas developed for each of the six different Enviro-types: Mountains, Urban, Tropics, Shore, Plains & Desert.

Solavie Eco-Global Skin-Hair System

Vitamin E, A and Evening Primrose oils provide a much needed protection in the urban areas while St. John’s Wort, Lavendar, and Echinacea revitalize the mountain areas.  Yarrow extract, Chamomile & Geranium oils will soothe your skin and hair in the plains, and Sage oil, Rosemary, Yucca extracts and Aloe will keep you super hydrated in the desert. Neroli and Cypress oils retain moisture and breath-ability at the shore, and last but not least, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine and Sandalwood will counteract the bacteria and humidity of the tropics. What ever the climate may be, Solavie has got you covered.

Solavie is filled with incredible ingredients, and as if that wasn’t enough also uses an exclusive, naturally super-charged volcanic spring water that is loaded with minerals & trace elements to boost the performance of the phytonutrients and antioxidants.

Over the weekend I gave a set of the cleanser and moisturizer for a desert climate to a friend who also suffers from Rosacea.  She has already told me how much better her skin looks and feels. She is leaving on a trip to Singapore with her two children and I am sending her off with the Urban Set to see how her skin reacts there.

For anyone who is interested in buying the line or getting more information you can visit the site,  Solavie.com

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As you apply this rich, yet gentle oil to your skin, it becomes a milky treatment to cleanse and re-texturize your skin. After using it, your skin will feel smoother, and  have a more healthier looking radiance. The cleansing oil is naturally fragranced with oils of Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Eucalyptus, and Cedarwood, all which smell devine.

For anyone who is not familiar with Argan Oil, it is fabulous, and has healing properties that you won’t find in other oils. It has been valued by generations of Moroccan women for its ability to help restore elasticity, smoothness, and moisture levels to undernourished skin. The 100% organic Argan Oil used in this cleansing formula is naturally rich in antioxidants, poly-unsaturated fatty acids, including Tocopherols (Vitamin E), and Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, which are known for having restorative and protective properties to the skin.

Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Argan Body Cleansing Oil

The thought of using an oil may seem strange and not cleansing at all, but this oil makes a fabulous cleanser, and shaving oil, and I am sold! The Argan Body Cleansing Oil is available now online and wherever Kiehl’s is sold.

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I have never been much of a fanatic when it comes to working out. I have had gym memberships that never got used, spinning classes that expired, and every gadget for my thighs, rear, and stomach, including a treadmill that my mother now uses to hang laundry. My girlfriend had been talking about Bikram for months and bragging about how good her body was looking. Of course being a skeptic, I knew I needed to see for myself before agreeing that it worked.

My first class was with Katherine who sold me after just one session. Her knowledge, love, and tone when speaking was like a drug, and after just three classes I could already see the effect it was having on my body, and I liked it!  Bikram Yoga is like Hatha yoga in a 105 degree room, sometimes a little hotter. It helps to cleanse the body from the inside out, and when those 90 minutes are up, you feel amazing!!

The story behind Bikram is also a very intersting one, and proof that a diagnosis due to an injury doesn’t always mean you can’t recover. I am lucky enough to have a great studio right around the corner from my house, and Lorne who is one of the instructors is fantastic. My sister and I try to go together at least 2 times a week, but with our crazy schedules it doesn’t always happen.

For anyone wishing to feel good, get toned, and do something nice for yourself, then give Bikram a try. The only workout that I still do, and still love!

To find a location near you, or to check out the official Bikram Yoga site click here.

xx

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Hippie Rehab Lypo-Pallooza

I owe this bikini bearing to Hippie Rehab Lypo-Pallooza Cellulite Kit which gave me the confidence to show off my new and improved legs to everyone! It’s all natural, with organic herbs & extracts that flush excess fluids and toxins from the body, and strengthens and tones. If you massage the cream up to three times a day you’ll see even faster results.

So, without further ado, the lucky winner of The Hippie Rehab Kit is……

Twila who said:

“I always was “The Body” until about 4 years ago when the little bit of cellulite on the back of my legs took over. I have tried many products to no avail. I would give anything to stroll the beach and turn heads again!”

Oh Twila, I am sure you are just as beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy!

For anyone who is interested in still trying, Stacey and Hippie Rehab are offering a very generous savings of $20.oo when you purchase the kit online. To get this amazing savings and start “rocking your body”, simply enter the code word: PROMO and it will be applied to the total.

I know there are so many creams that promise to help with cellulite, but Hippie Rehab really does. It was created by a woman, and with women in mind, Hippie Rehab is the result of one woman’s determination to develop a product that works. Very cool in my beauty book:-)

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I’ve been saying this for years, and with other skin care lines like Solavie, and Soliv, both which are using key ingredients from the sea such as algae to repair the skin and literally turn back the hands of time, I have a feeling they will all be getting a lot of attention. The key ingredients in the Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream are: Proprietary Protective Aquaculture Complex of Phytoplankton which works as a defense system against UV exposure & protects your skin against free radicals, Sea Mayweed, Blue Seakale, Inula & Sea Starwort which soothes skin and fights free radicals, Proprietary Firming Aquaculture Complex of algaes sea kelp to firm your skin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Shea Butter, and Sea Lavender to hydrate your skin, and La Prairie’s exclusive Cellular Complex that stimulates your skin’s natural renewal process while moisturizing and waking it up with nutrients that encourage the most optimal results.

You don’t need to use a lot of this face cream, and the cost will prevent you from over doing it as well. If you love the look of a dewy complexion, then you will love how your skin responds. After only a short time of using the Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream SPF 20, I’ve already noticed how less noticeable my lines are, and I have the added benefit of an SPF for extra protection from the strong sun here in Hollywood.

La Prairie’s Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream SPF 20 is available at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Make sure to ask for samples of their amazing caviar eye cream.

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Borghese's New Tinted Lip Plumper

The lip-enhancing and instant plumping effect comes from a concentrated technologically advanced formula that will not only give your lips beautiful color, but will also gently plump them, giving them an instant pick-me-up. Your lips will immediately look and feel fuller and smoother. Dehydrated vegetal protein micro-particles penetrate the lips where it plumps with the lips’ natural hydration. It does this with the slightest tingle, and without leaving your lips red and irritated. The result is beautiful, luscious, sexy lips.

These newest shades are quite pretty and perfect for spring and summer, like Rosa Naturale, Flamingo Gold seen here, and Charme Naturale. Labbro Più Paffuto is available now for $31.50 at beauty.com, and will be available online at Borghese after June 23^rd. You can purchase them in store now at Bloomingdales, and Lord & Taylor.

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Eyes That Get You Noticed

The idea to creating sexy, sultry, eye-popping eyes is to pick eyeshadow shades that are the opposite of your natural eye color. This will give your eyes a look that is more intense, and vibrant. For example if you have green eyes, a purple eyeshadow in lavender, violet, or amethyst will bring out the green of your eyes even more. To avoid going too heavy, apply the color in layers. This way you can control the intensity and desired look. For eyeliner you can use a color in the same color scheme like a dark plum, or go with a deep charcoal or dark brown.

Blue eyes look beautiful in warm coppers, burnished gold, taupes, and rich brown eye shadows, shimmers or mattes will do. An eyeliner in dark brown looks great, and a gel eyeliner in dark brown, even better.

Brown eyes like mine, look good in colors like amethyst, violet, teal, warm bronze, rose-gold, and taupe. An eyeliner in a blue-charcoal, dark green, or deep burgundy all look good. Wear it as a liquid liner by using an eyeliner sealant and mixing with your shadow. It will stay on for hours, and still look as good.

With all of these colors it’s always best to apply in layers so you don’t put on more than you want. If you just want a wash of color on the lids, use your fingers to apply the color. For a more dramatic eye, a medium size eyeshadow brush, or blender brush works perfectly. Get a couple of your girl friends together and have a makeup party. Bring your makeup, brushes, and be open to trying something new. You can play with colors, get honest opinions, and most importantly have a blast.

xx

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Tarte's EyeQuatic Waterproof Summer Essentials Set

The ultra chic bonus in addition to this great set is this fabulous head-scarf seen here, which I am totally loving. Could be Pucci, could be Gucci, who knows, either way it’s the perfect piece of chic for a bike ride, hike, or lunch at the beach.

The colors are really beautiful and go on effortlessly. I mixed the citrine and tanzanite which looked great together. I purposely applied it to my eyes on a day when I would be working outside in warmer weather to see how they performed. At the end of the shoot I had dinner plans and didn’t have time to do anything but put a little gloss on, but guess what? I didn’t have too because my eyes still looked good.

The EyeQuatic Waterproof Summer Essentials Set retails for $35 and is available at Tarte. A beauty steal & deal for stylin’ all summer long.

xx

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Givenchy's Summer Collection

Another of my favorite’s are the nine shades of golden-caramel-pink powders in  the Prismissime Mat & Glow Face Powder. Mattes and pearls so the choices and combination’s are endless. The colors look so beautiful on the lids and cheekbones, and you can use your fingers to apply if you just want a wash of color.

The entire collection is definitely worth checking out, including the Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Coral, and Sun Rose. So shiny, your friends may require sunglasses when you’re around. Available only at Sephora, and a limited-edition.

xx

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Dial AntiOxidant Body Wash

Antioxidants have become a key word in most beauty and skin care descriptions, and Dial Soap has infused it’s latest body wash with Cranberries & Antioxidant Pearls. It’s an invigorating way to wash your skin and leave it feeling soft and smooth for hours. Ooh, that might keep me in the shower all day long! It’s nice to know there are products to pamper your body, and not only your face.

Dial Antioxidant Body Wash with Cranberry & Antioxidant Pearls is now available in all grocery & mass retailers nationwide.

xx

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