Olivia Holt was spotted wearing Modern Vice over this past weekend at Disney’s Pixar Fest. The actress looked so cute on stage wearing the Vice Bolt Boots in red as she joined the Toy Story cast on stage. ($298, www.modernvice.com).
Olivia Holt at Disney’s Pixar Fest
Erin Lim at Coachella
Erin Lim Wears 21HM Chained Denim Choker
Most people want to appear more youthful as they age, but time often tends to take a toll on someone’s face. The phrase “fat transfer” may sound unusual, but the fact is that it’s a healthy amount of facial fat that gives your face a youthful look. Whether you find yourself aging or have lost weight, you may discover that your cheeks or temples appear sunken, or that your face is lacking the youthful roundness it once had. If this sounds like you, you might be a candidate for fat transfer.
How Does Fat Transfer Improve Your Appearance?
In a culture where fat loss is a focus, it may seem strange to say that transferring fat to your face is a good idea. However, when you are young, facial fat is what’s responsible for smooth contours and the youthful “glow” that many young people have. As you age, these contours become less smooth. This is often due to a variety of factors. These factors include a number of things, including weight loss and gravity.
While getting a leaner-looking face as you age may sound appealing, the fact is that a rapid loss of facial fat will often lead to sunken-looking cheeks, circles under the eyes, and hollowed-out temples. With fat transfer, you can improve hollows in your face and smooth out the overall look of your complexion, making yourself look younger and more full of energy.
Where is the Fat Taken From?
This procedure is called “fat transfer,” but before you commit to undergoing it, you likely want to know where the transferred fat is coming from. The fat is transferred from another area of your body, typically from the thighs or stomach. This may sound off-putting, but the fact is that facial fat transfers generally involve small amounts of fat. Thus, while you will have two areas to heal–the site of the initial fat harvest and the transfer site–each area will be relatively small.
The harvesting of fat is typically done very inconspicuously, so you can expect little to no scarring from the procedure. Of course if you are concerned about scarring, be sure to talk to your surgeon–he or she may be able to help ensure that you have as little scarring as possible. And because the amount of fat taken from a different area of your body tends to be very small, you likely can work with your doctor to choose from a variety of areas of your body.
How Does the Procedure Work?
Facial fat transfer is a two=step procedure. In the first step, fat is taken from another area of your body, typically the thighs or stomach. This fat removal is accomplished through liposuction, in which a cannula, or slender tube, is inserted beneath your skin. The cannula then essentially vacuums fat from beneath your skin. Because the only incision in liposuction is the tiny hole the cannula makes, you likely will have either very little scarring or no scarring at all once the incision has healed. And because the amount of fat removed is very small, you also are not likely to notice a major difference in your body contours.
The second phase of the procedure is the transfer of the harvested fat to your face. The fat transfer involves injecting the collected fat under your skin. First, though, the fat is purified. Once it is injected, your surgeon will make sure that it’s spread evenly under your skin to ensure maximum smoothness and best results. And because the injection sites are so small, you won’t experience any lasting scarring.
This procedure is popular with those who want to look younger, but who don’t necessarily want to pursue major surgery on the bones of the face. Because it doesn’t involve your bones, recovery time is generally shorter than the recovery time for rhinoplasty or other major surgeries.
How Permanent Are the Results?
One of the main draws of facial fat transfer is the fact that it’s permanent. Barring extreme weight loss, the contours created by adding a bit of fat to your face are there to stay.
Therefore, facial fat transfer tends to be a preferred method compared to other methods of facial rejuvenation. Other methods tend to focus just on the surface level of your face, but this one works at a level below the skin to help ensure lasting results.
How Can I Choose a Surgeon?
If you have decided facial fat transfer is for you, or if you want to schedule a consultation to see if it’s the right option, your next big step is finding a surgeon.
However, this can often prove to be a difficult task. For many people, distance is understandably a limiting factor, as nobody has unlimited time and resources to travel thousands of miles to see a surgeon. If you have the finances and ability to travel far, though, it may be helpful to also search outside of your immediate geographic area.
You also will want to look at several examples of each surgeon’s work. You may find that, across even many types of patients, a given surgeon’s before and after pictures catch your eye. If this happens, it’s well worth giving this surgeon a closer look.
And lastly, as you search for surgeons, keeping your budget in mind is useful. Some offices may offer payment plans, and others may be able to refer you to a medical credit agency that can help you manage debt from the procedure.
Ready to Get Started?
If you miss your youthful facial contours and are ready to pursue fat transfer, you may be eager to find a surgeon. If you are in or near the Miami area, Dr. Bustillo may be a good choice for you. Andres Bustillo, M.D. is board-certified and well known for his expertise in various forms of facial surgery and other cosmetic procedures, including fat transfer.
I love pretty things, including pretty beauty product packaging. Let me start by saying that the outer packaging of the RE9 Advanced Firming Body Cream is, indeed, pretty. It’s gorgeously simple in a white box with an embossed cream colored tree branching over it with gorgeous red and gold flecks and leaves.
Did you know? The name Arbonne comes from a village in Switzerland, which has come to mean “beautiful tree.”
The gold on the box to me, signifies the “Gold Standard” of Arbonne Skin Care products. Yes, these skin care products provide for beauty regimens that reach the Gold Standard in skincare.
Treat your body to Arbonne’s RE9 Advanced Retexturizing Serum Lotion
Our skin changes constantly during our 20’s 30’s 40’s 50’s and beyond. I am in my fifties and I love being in my fifties, but, skin sags when fat, collagen, and elastin break down. My favorite Los Angeles Dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu says “This is the decade of collagen loss and saggy skin.” So I am very selectively loading up on the right products for this stage of body and skin changes.
One of my favorite skin care products is the Arbonne RE9 Advanced Firming Body Cream. The website description states, “This luxurious cream deeply nourishes the skin with hydration, formulated with red algae extract, to smooth the appearance of dimpled skin and promote a shapelier-looking silhouette.” “Hydrate” and “Nourish” are keywords here and Dimpled skin, yes, that’s cellulite. One of the causes of cellulite is the structural changes in the collagen fibers which weaken as we age.
Aging is inevitable and a process which we need to embrace. Arbonne is there for us with products that are Vegan (Arbonne gets bunches of praise from me on that), Gluten Free, Dermatologist Tested, globally sourced and made in the US.
Arbonne RE9 Advanced Firming Body Cream
Shelly Cove is a laid-back but trendy clothing line that celebrates sea life while giving back. “Our designs gravitate toward a comfortable relaxed fit on 100% cotton tees, with tasteful pastel sea life illustrations, and most importantly, regularly fund the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Sanctuary with a percentage of our profits.” explains Matt Schroeder Co founder, Shelly Cove.
Shelly Cove Aurora Long Sleeve Tee
“As a kid,” he says, “my parents would take me to Topsail Island, North Carolina every summer. Each year, we’d return to the same sea turtle sanctuary to visit all the marine life that had been saved.”
Matt says seeing so many recovering sea turtles was educational, awe-inspiring, and unforgettable. “Our love for the coast and its sea life turned into a million-dollar company. People have enjoyed our vacation-inspired designs so much that Shelly Cove has been able to donate over six figures in revenue to wildlife sanctuaries, homeless shelters, mental health initiatives, and more.”
Find out more about Matt and Shelly Cove here: https://shellycove.com/pages/about-us
Award winning doctor leads the way in hair restoration technique.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average person loses around 100 hairs per day. For most people, those hairs grow back, but for millions of people they don’t, leading to a problem that may tend to make them feel self-conscious about their appearance. The good news is that there are options for those who experience hair loss, including hair restoration.
“Many of those experiencing hair loss assume they are stuck with it,” says Dr. John Kahen, founder of Beverly Hills Hair Restoration (BHHR). “But there have been significant advances in hair restoration that are bringing newfound hope to many.”
The NIH reports that hair loss can happen for a number of reasons beyond growing older. They include certain disease, diabetes, lupus, family history, stress, or a number of other factors. The reasons why people experience hair loss or thinning can be vast, but the solutions are much simpler. According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), there were over 133,000 people who had hair restoration in the U.S. in 2016, and that was a 18% increase over the prior year.
Each year many people are prescribed Propecia, a medication designed to stimulate hair growth and slow down baldness. However, Dr. Kahen says its side effects can impact one’s ability to perform their duties. Confusion, short-term memory loss, dizziness, weakness and headaches have been known to strike users as is a stymied libido and even impotence.
As more people learn about what hair restoration can do for them, they are opting to have the procedure. Hair restoration surgery involves taking hair you already have and using it to fill in the areas that are missing hair or have thinned. Dr. Kahen, who is a world-renowned hair restoration surgeon, is a pioneer and the leading expert in using the Platelet Rich Plasma technique, called SmartPRP®. His hair restoration technique uses the body’s own tissue regeneration mechanism to strengthen small hairs and stimulate growth of new follicles.
Smart PRP, a 30 minute procedure, can be performed as a standalone treatment or, in some cases, is combined with transplant surgery, which takes all day. Since Smart PRP® is a non-invasive procedure, patients generally return to work the next day. Hair transplants take longer to heal – generally 10 days — as the redness, swelling and scabbing fade. Cost of treatment varies based on the treatment(s) plan.
Here are 5 things to know about hair restoration.
Time. Many people think hair restoration is a process that will take a lot of time. The reality is that the procedure generally takes around an hour, sometimes less. Recent advances including Dr. Kahen’s SmartPRP® can generate results in as little as 30 minutes. Those who need a hair transplant will find it takes up to six hours for the surgery, depending on the extent of the baldness, and does require a longer recovery period.
Healing. Following hair restoration, patients may experience mild swelling of the scalp and redness that heal much quicker than with previous hair restoration techniques.
Candidate. Almost everyone is a candidate for hair restoration. While many people tend to think it’s men who get it, ISHRS reports that 39% of hair restoration surgeries that take place are done on women. Many women have thinning of the hair or hair loss, and they too are good candidates for restoration.
Advancement. Hair restoration has come a long way over the years. Today there are advanced technology procedures that are used. These help to improve the outcome, as well as recovery times.
Costs. The cost for hair restoration surgery depends on the extent of baldness, the age and overall health of the patient and the doctor’s level of experience. Oftentimes, financing is available.
“Those with thinning or balding hair often suffer from self-consciousness and, eventually, that can take its toll on one’s self-esteem,” added Dr. Kahen. “Being able to restore one’s hair can help the patient regain their confidence as I’ve witnessed over and over again.”
Dr. Kahen has performed thousands of hair restoration surgeries and has become one of the most sought-after doctors in the country. He has performed surgeries on business executives, physicians, dignitaries, and celebrities, among others. He has invented some of the most advanced restoration technology, including SmartPRP®. Located only 30 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport, BHHR also offers a fly-in program, helping those who may be coming in from other states or countries for the procedure.
Beverly Hills Hair Restoration offers effective options for those with thinning and balding hair. Their services include hair transplants, the platelet rich plasma technique, hairline lowering, facial body hair transplant, eyebrow transplant, female hair loss treatment, textured transplant options, and more. Their award-winning hair transplant services have helped thousands of people achieve life-changing results. For more information, visit their site at: https://www.beverlyhillshr.com.
About Beverly Hills Hair Restoration: Founded by one of the most sought after hair restoration surgeons in the country, Dr. John Kahen, Beverly Hills Hair Restoration offers effective solutions for those with thinning and balding hair. They have a clientele that includes celebrities, dignitaries, and business executives, all achieving life-changing results. The center offers a superior patent pending technique developed by Dr. Kahen, known as Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration.
In addition to the SmartPRP®, BHHR offers hairline lowering, facial body hair transplant, eyebrow transplant, textured transplant options, and more. Their award-winning hair transplant services have helped thousands of people achieve life-changing results. For more information, visit their site at: https://www.beverlyhillshr.com.
Meghan Markle, not too long ago, posted a blog about her favorite travel essentials. Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics were on her short list.
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“Always travel with a high strain probiotic and hydrate like you’re dying of thirst,” wrote Markle, showcasing the product and linking to the company’s website. “This dynamic duo of probiotics and agua will keep your gut health in check and honestly stave off jet lag if you’re globetrotting on your travels.”
A reporter for Bustle unearthed this royal advice last month. It was not a paid placement and the probiotic company didn’t find out about it for another 30 days. Suzanne Somers, Kris Carr, Melissa Wood and many other health-savvy devotees and beauty bloggers have made similar unsolicited recommendations of Dr. Ohhira’s probiotics.
Dr. Ohhira’s probiotics
Dr. Ohhira’s is a celebrity-and-healthcare-
Bustle posted this pretty scarf that Meghan travels with also.
Markle notes in a post from The Tig that she loves her scarves, specifically this one by Madewell. So pretty!
Madewell Cityguide Scarf
Amy-Rose Walker is the Artist-in-Chief of the Deck of Scarlet Palette Edition no. 05. This is touted as a Winter 2017 Palette but it certainly can provide a desired fit for any season. Many brands do break their shades down into categories or seasons but it’s best to focus on finding the appropriate colors for your skin tone / undertone. You know the drill.
Elizabeth Colen
This is the beautiful Elizabeth Colen of It’s a Glam Thing. You may know Elizabeth also as Ms. Fit One. She got her hands on the Make-Up Palette 05. Doesn’t she look great!
In the video below Elizabeth takes us to her journey of discovery of Deck of Scarlet Palette Edition No. – 05.
When you think of cosmetic procedures, you may imagine a breast augmentation, in which the breasts are enlarged. However, breast reductions are also done, albeit less commonly. These are usually done for women whose breast size causes back issues and other problems.
Breast reduction can also be done on men. Some men–and even boys going through puberty–may find that they start to develop breast tissue. This condition is known as gynecomastia. While it has several possible causes, it often requires surgical intervention.
What Causes Gynecomastia?
All men have some amount of breast tissue, but gynecomastia causes this tissue to swell. This often results in the appearance of breasts (sometimes called “man boobs”). While gynecomastia is sometimes only an appearance issue, it causes pain and tenderness in some cases.
It is important to understand that gynecomastia is more than just an accumulation of fat. Excess weight may cause you to look like you have gynecomastia, but true gynecomastia is caused by an imbalance of the hormones testosterone and estrogen. Every man has both testosterone and estrogen, but when testosterone is too low and estrogen too high, health problems can result.
High estrogen in men tends to lead to loss of muscle mass, fat gain, and fatigue, and it also can lead to gynecomastia.
There are several possible causes of high estrogen in men. The use of street drugs and alcohol may increase estrogen and lower testosterone, and anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer and other illnesses may contribute. Anabolic steroid use also frequently causes gynecomastia, especially in those who do not also use anti-estrogen therapy.
Gynecomastia also affects some adolescent boys. As they go through through puberty, hormonal fluctuations may lead to a temporary overbalance of estrogen. Puberty-related gynecomastia typically goes away on its own, although it make take up to two years.
More rarely, other health conditions, including kidney failure and some tumors, may contribute to gynecomastia. If you find yourself experiencing gynecomastia symptoms, it’s important to talk to your doctor to make sure there isn’t a dangerous underlying cause.
How Do You Know if You Have Gynecomastia?
The main symptom of gynecomastia is swollen gland tissue in the breast region. However, many men with this condition also have pain and tenderness. In some cases, discharge may come from one or both nipples.
If you are unsure whether your symptoms are simply weight gain or gynecomastia, be sure to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can tell you whether you have this condition, and he or she also may be able to help you pinpoint the cause.
What Can You Do About Gynecomastia?
In some cases, though not all, gynecomastia goes away on its own. However, this medical condition is often embarrassing and sometimes very painful. If your doctor has told your your symptoms may be permanent, or if you don’t want to wait for symptoms to go away, pursuing breast reduction for men may be a good option. In this surgery, the glandular tissue that swells when gynecomastia is present is removed. Depending on how much is removed, a male breast reduction may prevent you from having to deal with this medical condition again.
How Does Male Breast Reduction Work?
There are two possible surgery types for gynecomastia. For less severe cases, liposuction is typically used. In liposuction, your surgeon will insert a cannula, which is a hollow metal tube, beneath the skin. Then, gland tissue and fat is suctioned out, helping to create a flatter chest. The cannula only makes an extremely small incision, so this option typically results in the least amount of scarring. After you are completely healed, you may not even see a scar at all.
If you have a severe case of gynecomastia, however, your surgeon may need to use a method called tissue excision. While this method is slightly more invasive, it is often necessary in cases with excessive tissue swelling, or where the swelling is enough to cause stretching of the skin. Tissue excision results in the removal of more tissue, but it often provides permanent or near-permanent results.
While tissue excision may result in some scarring, plastic surgeons are skilled with the placement of incisions. After healing is complete, you likely will notice little to no scarring.
How Much Downtime Can I Expect?
Male breast reduction is not quite as invasive as some forms of plastic surgery, but it does require some downtime. Many men are able to return to work in a few days, although vigorous physical activity should be avoided for a few weeks. Your surgeon will likely give you a compression garment to wear after the surgery as well. This garment will help minimize swelling and reduce pain. Post-surgical pain is usually minimal, especially with the liposuction option, and you may even find that over-the-counter pain medication is enough to manage it.
Healing times will vary depending on both the surgical method used and your individual physiology. At your consultation, be sure to discuss healing time with your doctor. Your doctor can take into account your symptoms and preferences, and he or she can then decide on an appropriate treatment plan for you.
Are You Ready to Get Started?
Gynecomastia can be painful and embarrassing, but you don’t have to let it hold you back. If you are ready to get started on improving your life, the first step is setting up a consultation with a surgeon who performs male breast reduction. At your consultation, your surgeon will examine you and discuss your symptoms to start formulating a surgical plan. And if you are near New York, NY, Madison Plastic Surgery may be the practice you need. This established surgical practice is known for a variety of cosmetic procedures, including male breast reduction. It is the home of Dr. Robert Tornambe, one of New York’s top plastic surgeons.
When planning out your home designing or renovating your home, you have to realize that it isn’t just about looking at what looks pretty. There are many details to consider, from hiring the best building designer down to figuring out your schematic plans and finalizing the material and color selections of the home you plan to design. It can get quite daunting, especially for those who aren’t knowledgeable on home renovation and interior designing!
So to help you out, I show you five tips to get good home design and renovation to get the house of your dreams!
These five tips can be done with or without a designer in mind. They are simple changes you can do for your home or implement for a new property to have it look better than what’s planned!
1. Divide and Conquer
Effective planning is the crucial factor for successful home designing and renovation. You’ll have to focus on all the big and small parts, devising a plan for each rare in your house. Brainstorm for what you need to improve in your home and write down your end goals. After that, move on to budgeting, deciding your total expenditure and limit. Keep the budget underestimated and do your research on how much the materials cost. It’s best to take time doing your research to find the best deals at inexpensive prices. Shop online, head on to thrift stores, and start thinking economically.
2. Choosing The Right Paints and Color
Are you planning on painting your rooms? Don’t forget the door as well. If you have a dark room, paint the ceiling, doors, and the trim 50% lighter than the walls. This is to avoid overpowering the space and optimize the room’s lighting.
For those on tight budgets, you can opt for a black and white palter to avoid overspending on different colored pallets. It gives your home a sophisticated look that way! But for those who do want different color schemes, search up for quality and inexpensive paint available in local hardware stores. Wallpaper is also a good choice!
3. Kitchen and Storage Tips
When you are decorating or renovating your kitchen with a company like Unique Fabrications, then you should also maximize your storage as well, particularly in the kitchen. It’s best to utilize the kitchen to the maximum capacity, decluttering everything you don’t need and purchasing more storage that can have you place your kitchen needs in an organized and clean manner. You can follow DIY projects to create your own kitchen cabinets or find thrift shops that sell quality secondhand furniture.
If you do have enough storage room in your kitchen, then there’s no need to replace them. You can repaint it to have the kitchen look newer.
4. Bathroom and Floor Renovation
You’ll be surprised to know that there are a ton of inexpensive products you can invest in for your bathroom to make it look better. Check out anything that needs to be repaired or redesigned to ensure a working toilet and shower. Look into the shower and toilet fixtures or change the paints of your bathroom wall and countertops.
Floor renovation can be quite expensive but giving it a new finish will lengthen its lifespan. Make sure you do your research when hiring someone to repair and change your floor design within your budget. If it isn’t possible, then you can renovate the whole room according to your floor design instead.
5. Lighting and Mirrors
Last but not the least, think about the lighting. This can make or break what your room will look like. After all, having a well-lit room will have it look brighter and bigger! I recommend that you have light that comes through the windows and utilizing mirrors to make your small room look even bigger, which is an inexpensive technique to add beauty to your rooms.
Additionally, you can paint your windows one shade lighter than your room to maximize the natural light that comes through the windows.
Wrapping It Up
Home building and renovation isn’t as easy as hiring people and hoping for the best! There are a ton of steps to do and ways to make the seemingly complicated process even easier. Through learning all about the ways to have a successful home design and renovation, you won’t have any problems with getting the beautiful house you wanted.
Hopefully, these tips to get good home design and renovation gave you an idea on what you can start with, may it be on your own or with a designer. So don’t wait any longer and implement any of these tips today!
If you have any questions or would like to share your tips and experiences on home design, then comment below. I would love to hear what you have to think.