For anyone who loves to kiss this is the perfect opportunity to win somthing amazing for it! How about a trip to Paris for five days, and four nights! The actual birthplace of the french kiss, Paris, France, and the romance capitol of the world is just a kiss away. That’s right! Binaca your favorite breath spray, is giving away an all expense paid trip to one lucky couple, and all you have to do to win is send in a photo of you and your mate smooching. You can enter as many times as you want, but it must be a different picture each time.

Binaca Kiss-a-licious Photo Contest

Binaca Fastblast Breath Spray comes in 2 flavors. The peppermint and cinnamint. Depending on the size, the prices will vary from $2.40 to $1. Binaca Aerosol Spray comes in Spearmint and Peppermint flavors. I’ve tried them all and they are yummy. Two differently designed portable instant breath fresheners that can fit in your purse or pockets.

Binaca Fastblast

You can find them at your local drugstores and food stores nationwide. Always a good idea to have one available. Especially for all of the kissing you may be doing.

Click here to get the details and start sending in your photo’s. You have time but why not get a head start. Paris is only a photo away!

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image credits: Binaca

Trying to lose weight can be a bumpy road.  Changing diets as often as you might change your hair color can be a dreaded challenge. But thanks to Atkins new healthy balance of nutrient sense food with adequate protein, fats, a full array of high-fiber vegetables, fruits, and good fats while limiting carbs, you can now get your body back on track, and what a perfect time to start.

The Atkins Nutritional Approach is a powerful way to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come.  The best part is there are no pre-packaged meals or membership fees involved. Always a red flag for me. It’s all about the foods you eat and how they can change your body for the better.  Eating the right foods can also help you to burn fat immediately.  The key is to establish a carbohydrate level low enough for your body to switch to burning fat over carbs.  As more weight is lost you can work up your carb tolerance, consuming anywhere between 80 - 120 grams of carbs a day!

I am in love with the snack bars and have probably eaten way too many, but they really are good. Not too much time left before summer arrives, so if you are feeling like you want to get yourself in shape and back into that swimsuit, then why not check out www.atkins.com and get the real scoop.

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image credit:  Atkins

Latisse from Allergan for anyone who isn’t familiar with this fairly new product was launched only a few months ago and has made quite a splash in the beauty world. Allergan who develops products for the eyes, as well as Botox, and Juvederm, discovered that the key ingredient, Lumigan in their Glaucoma medicine was making patients lashes grow long and thick. So thick that some of these patients were even trimming their newly thick and long lashes. Imagine that!

Seeing that this was something that they could possibly sell as a product to grow lashes thus began the birth of Latisse. Since it’s big launch the reviews have been nothing short of fantastic. I have pretty good lashes but still wanted to see what would happen if I started using it and after just a few weeks I began to notice that my lashes were not only longer but new lashes were coming in as well. I also decided to put any extra from each application on a bare spot on my eyebrow and to my excitement I have actually started growing brow hair there too!

For anyone who is thinking of trying Latisse you can visit their site and get all of the information you need. Although each bottle comes with enough applicators, I suggest using a very thin eyeliner brush instead to apply to your lashes. The applicators included are course and have the potential to scratch the eye when using. These are my lashes below without any touch-ups and photographed by my son less than 2 hours ago.

Latisse has been FDA approved, and is the first and only prescription treatment to help with sparse lashes to make them longer and fuller. To look at this photo you can really see how well it works.

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image credits:Latisse, Paolo Marchica

I have to tell you about another fabulous green product I came across just recently.  A new Stainless Steel Water Bottle by ecousable.

The creator is Lisa Mona and her company is located in Redondo Beach, California.  The key benefits include:  an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water, reusable stainless steel container, non-leaching 304 food grade material, 100 % recyclable, keeps water cooler longer, includes carabiner to attach to buckle, backpack or handbag, universal appeal to all ages, and BPA Free.

Her company has also introduced a new and innovative bottle that actually filters your tap water while you drink it.  Each filter lasts about 6 months and screws on top of the bottle.  Ecousable’s are available in 10 oz, 16 oz, and 33 oz bottles with a variety of hip designs.

For more information on these fantastic products, or to purchase, you can visit their site at: www.ecousable.com

Me with Lisa Mona and her Ecousable Bottles. Yes that is her name just in case you were wondering

xo,

B

image credit:  Theresa Marie

Have you considered giving your pearly whites a little pick me up but are afraid the cost is not within your budget? Well…think again. If you live in or near Los Angeles and would like to see your teeth go from dull to white in just 20 minutes you can, and Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour of Beverly Hills, California is your man. He is the first doctor in Southern California to own the new & advanced Infinity Professional Teeth Whitening System which works by utilizing ultraviolet light rather than laser, and the result is whiter teeth in record time.

After noticing how many of his patients seemed embarrassed by the color of their teeth, Dr Fardad decided to start offering teeth bleaching. I was lucky enough to be blessed with nice teeth, but even I have been a victim of too much coffee and drinks that can stain your teeth. Always the ginny pig, of course I jumped at the chance to meet with Dr Fardad and see if this really worked. Usually 3 sessions of 7 to 12 minutes per visit is all you need to see instant results, but some have done 4 in one sitting. The process is painless and takes very little time. The worst part for me was not being able to talk, but when I saw how much whiter my teeth looked I was thrilled.

Right now Dr. Fardad is running a fantasic special which gives you 2 treatments for $99 each, or 3 treatments for $275. For the best results, Dr. Fardad recommends doing at least two treatments. Once you are finished you can look forward to whiter teeth for up to six months and longer. This of course depends on if you can cut down on the coffee, but one or two cups less a day is worth it to me. All patients receive a post-care package containing a lip balm, maintenance spray which you can carry in your purse, color chart, toothbrush & toothpaste.

The maintenance spray is great for in between brushing and keeping your new white teeth looking their best.

Wow I would say this is a huge difference and these photo’s were taken at Dr Fardad’s office without any touch ups at all. The Infinity Whitening System is completely mobile, and has already made an appearance at a number of bachelorette parties, as well as beauty parties thrown by friends. Dr F. has been known to make a house call or two for anyone whose schedule is too crazy to come into the office.

Dr. Fardad is easy to talk to, and answered every question I had without hesitation. He truly loves what he does, is extremely skilled as a surgeon, and all is obvious from the moment you meet him. He started his own practice in 1998, The Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group, and is one of three physicians in Southern California that is authorized by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery to operate a fellowship Program in order to train other surgeons to become successful in the art of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery.

image credits: Dr Fardad Forouzanpour

My father was diagnosed with high blood pressure & high cholesterol at the young age of 35. He immediately changed his diet, cut out his sodium intake and had to take medication to regulate his health issues.  After his diagnosis his motto was “Your body is like a car engine.  If you don’t maintain it won’t run properly.”  Unfortunately, I didn’t always listen to my father.

Aster Elliott, a Health & Wellness Specialist at Dr. Celia Brown’s skin-renaissance office in Woodland Hills, Ca., introduced me to a whole new way of eating that could change the way my body was functioning from the inside out.  I had no idea that certain fruits & veggies should only be organic.  She told me, “all of the chemicals and pesticides put stress on your body which in return makes your body work twice as hard to get rid of them.  This overload can ultimately attack your immune system and then you open yourself up to free radicals attacking you as well.”

After meeting with Aster my boyfriend and I decided to clear out our fridge.  We wanted to start fresh by buying healthier foods.  Now we go to the local Farmers Market to buy organic fruits and vegetables as well as to support our local farmers.  Both of us feel better already.

Aster is available for consults and has a wide range of profile testing which include:  Adrenal Stress Test, Food Sensitivity, Estrogen Ratio, Detoxification Capacity, Metabolic Profile, Bone Resorption, Dysbiosis Profile, Fatty Acid Profile, and Amino Acid. At your initial consult Aster will determine which tests you need.  She really is amazing.  I feel so lucky to have met her and I’ve already sent several of my friends to see her.

For more information or questions visit   Aster Elliott or call 818-849-2004

xo,

b

On Valentines Day my boyfriend and I stopped by Fred Segal Santa Monica to check out the Booty Parlor trunk show. Also there was the creator of this fabulous line, Dana Myers, who I instantly clicked with as an artist, and as a business woman.

I was completely blown away by the line from the packaging, so sexy, to the names, also sexy, the different sets, and of course the product itself, extremely sexy. Not to mention the fact that Dana was an absolute doll and spent so much time telling me about how Booty Parlor came about and where it is headed.

After asking her about all of the products, I decided I would love to check out Flirty Little Secret. Just the name alone made me curious, and when I found out it was a firming cream for the bust, bottom, tummy, and hips, It was a done deal:-)

What makes Flirty Little Secret so special you ask? Well aside from the fabulous peach-mango scent and delicate shimmer. Flirty Little Secret is infused with ingredients like Bio-Bustyl, a targeted enhancer to firm and tone your bust. Tritosol XM which is a wheat protein that instantly tightens the appearance of the skin, UGL Complex which polishes the skin and dramatically increases firmness over time, and Pheromones, an attracting agent for creating a flirtatious mood whenever you use it.

You can massage into your tummy, hips, breasts, and buns. Make sure to massage for at least 20 to 30 seconds to get the full benefits, and within 4 to 6 weeks get ready for sexier, tighter, and more toned skin.

Check out the entire Booty Parlor line and have fun:-) Great lingerie too!

xx

image credit: Booty Parlor

Recently I came across these anti-aging whole food bars by Regeneration that contain all of the antioxidants and high powered cell renewal nutrients that you need as you are aging fabulously!  Now I have no excuse not to take my daily dose of supplements and antioxidants.  It makes it so much more convenient to carry a bar in my purse vs. my supplements.

A great tasting blend of organic goji berries, jiaogulan tea, acai berries, mangosteen, pomegranate, blueberries, and mulberries that promote healthy aging.  It’s also made with all natural super high ORAC antioxidant foods and high powered cell renewal nutrients.

They come in 2 flavors.  Goji and Cocoa Brownie.  They are $47.99 per case which includes 12 bars ($3.99 a bar).  Soon to be available through nationwide retailers.  Visit their website for more info and to order your Anti-aging bars now!  Regenerationusa.com

xo,

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image credit:  regeneration usa

Want to keep up with today’s society?  Then you have to constantly be on the move &  always be one step ahead of your friends.  And maybe if you’re lucky you’ll get to actually enjoy it!  Unfortunately, the down side effects your health which sometimes makes it’s ugly way to your skin.  But help is on the way.

Bach Original Flower Remedies has just released Rescue Cream to help soothe & heal your stressed out skin.  It contains six Bach Flower Essences developed by Dr. Bach to moisturize & heal dry, rough skin which then restores it back to its natural good condition.

Click on the link below for a chance to win a basket full of Bach products.

http://rescuecreamcontest.com

xo,

b

photo image:  rescue cream

An incredible mother’s journey to help her son who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 6 brought this fabulous skincare collection to life.  This amazing woman and mother of two is named Wei.  She was born and raised in China then came to America to further her studies.   Her eastern/western philosophies have influenced her incredible skincare & beauty line and all of her products are made with only natural ingredients.

The story began when Wei’s son could not communicate with her & her husband and didn’t share their world. “He would love to just swing back & forth on his swing.”  She fought very hard to help him and would not give up hope.  Then she found help through The Autism Treatment Center of America & Autism Speaks. Her son is now an active member of their family and can communicate very well. Wei is so thankful that she decided to give back to these organizations by creating the We Help Bring Hope line.  The collection includes: China Herbal Foaming Cleanser, China Herbal Youth Recaptured Serum, China Herbal Eyes Alive, China Herbal Ultimate Renewal, and White Lotus Defining Moment ( a $300.00 Value) for $70. Every penny goes to these organizations…WOW!

I  love the way it smells & feels on my face.  My skin looks more youthful and I can’t help but smile.  It’s a great cause and the product really is wonderful

For more information or to purchase this amazing collection go to: WeiEast.com/WEhelp

xo,

b

image credit:  Wei East