spa girl cocktails
At Spa Girl they threw away the traditional cocktail playbook to offer a unique, low calorie, ultra-premium, flavored vodka martini that’s all-natural and gluten free. Spagirlcocktails.com
(Photo from: Doris Bergman’s Valentine’s Romance Oscar Suite at Fig and Olive in West Hollywood on 2/23/17)
I love beauty products with a message and Senteurs d’Orient is one of those products*. Their line consists of the most beautiful hand crafted soaps, all formulated with natural ingredients. The invigorating aromas of greens, herbs, florals and mints are made by artisans at their Beirut atelier.
The Mint Tea Soap Leaves (shown above) are hand crafted with a unique blend of essential oils, aromatic fragrances, vitamin E, shea butter and glycerin for a skin softening experience. The Mint Tea Soap Leaves are perfect in a soap dish especially in a guest bathroom, as they are perfectly cut for individual use. These delicate soap leafs are perfect for travel if you are space conscience. 30 individual soap leafs are beautifully packaged. They smell amazing and make fabulous gifts, maybe Mother’s Day perhaps?
FYI: One soap leaf is just the right size for your shower so they are the perfect size if you have overnight guests. Individual soap leafs are such a great idea for this reason alone!
*About Senteurs d’orient: This is a company by women, for women. “Driven by our shared entrepreneurial spirit, we set off to make empowering women at the heart of our brand DNA. We employ women in every tier of our company – from the founder to our chemists to the artisans -, which is why we’ve teamed up with the United Nations Development Program to support women’s education in Lebanon. 10% of our sales go to support this initiative.”
At usa.senteursdorient.com you will find Ma’amoul Soaps and one of my favorites, Hamman Soap on a Rope (shown above) in scents like Orange Blossom, Amber, Jasmine of Arabia, Tuberose and Rose of Damascus.
LOS ANGELES – February 18, 2017 – Queen Latifah wore Randi Rahm to BET’s 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards last night in Los Angeles. Receiving the Entertainment Icon Award, the actress stepped out in a red custom Randi Rahm gown (www.randirahm.com) and accented her look with a Tyler Ellis Red Satin Lee Clutch (price available upon request, www.tylerellis.com).
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 17: Recording Artist / Actress Queen Latifah ,Jewelry Detail / Handbag Detail, attends the BET’s 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
Photo credit: gettyimages.com
When you look in the mirror what do you see? Is it an ugly duckling or a beautiful swan? Well, we are not going to tear ourselves down we are about to lift ourselves up. This week I want us to focus on what we love about ourselves, we must love the skin we are in, in order to make changes within. I know I was always talking about the things I wanted to change about my body (I wish I had thinner thighs) but to make a change in ourselves we need to do it from a place of love not hate. So, do this exercise with me. We are going to work on three areas of the body, top, middle and bottom, keeping it simple. Let’s get started, grab your pen and paper and move into a private space with a mirror (I like the bathroom).
1. Stand in front of a mirror and gaze at yourself starting at the top (start at hair to collar bone)
Look at your face, what is your favorite feature here? Is it your eyes, your nose or even your cheekbones? Whatever it is write it down, by the way, it doesn’t have to be just one.
2. Drop that robe and look at your image. We are focusing on the middle (from the collar bone to the hip bone) embrace all of you. Remember we are loving ourselves so, what is your favorite part here? Is it your collar bone, your bellybutton or your back? Write down your favorite part or parts.
3. Move to the bottom (from your hip bones to your toes). Step back so you can see that lower body. Do the same thing here. Is your favorite part your knees, the junk in your trunk or your cute little toe? Write it down.
Now that you have covered your entire body; I want you to read your list out loud looking at yourself in the mirror. It will go something like this: “I love my eyes, nose and ears. I love my bellybutton, I love my thighs and my feet. “I want you to add at the bottom of the list – I love you.
I know this exercise seems strange but trust me. Losing weight is more that hitting the gym. We must expand our self-awareness to succeed. Keep this list near so that when you find yourself struggling to love you, pull out your list and read it.
When we love ourselves we treat ourselves better, we tend to move like we love ourselves, we eat like we love ourselves and we speak like we love ourselves. To achieve the body you desire you have to make that change out of love. So, love the skin you are in.
Get more info about Elizabeth Colen, Confidence Coach on http://www.MsFitOne.com. Fit Mind, Fit Body and Fit Spirit
PASADENA, CA – FEBRUARY 11: Actress Dawn-Lyen Gardner arrives at the 48th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 11, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Queen Sugar star Rutina Wesley was photographed carrying Tyler Ellis’ Lee Clutch in White with Swarovski Crystal (price available upon request, www.tylerellis.com) at the NAACP Awards yesterday afternoon in Los Angeles.
The ‘Gallery’ necklace is $299
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LOS ANGELES – February 15, 2017 – Supermodel Kate Upton was revealed as the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition‘s cover girl today wearing 21HM. The model looked stunning adorned in 21HM‘s Mariah Necklace while gracing the cover for a third time ($60; www.21hmboutique.com).
Photo Credit: www.si.com/swimsuit
Who: Paris Jackson at the 2017 Grammy Awards
The Look: Cool girl glam
The Inspiration: Rimmel London Make-up Artist Jo Baker wanted to create a careful balance between Paris Jackson’s outfit and makeup. Paris wore a dazzling disco inspired Balmain jumpsuit in an array of pastel hues, with thigh high slits up each leg and a plunging neckline – so Jo opted to keep her makeup smooth and natural with subtle details.
How to Get the Look:
Skin
Jo wanted Paris’ skin to look flawless and healthy. After dotting Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer around her eyes, nose and mouth, Jo then applied a sheer coat of Rimmel London InstaFlawless Skin Tint to add a natural looking glow with smooth creamy finish. The result is a balanced, soft and radiant glow. InstaFlawless Skin Tint is perfect for this kind of event – it acts as a primer, smoothing the texture of the skin so that it sits pretty while also providing a much needed SPF15 for that mid-day LA heat!
Cheeks
Paris and Jo both love face sculpting! Jo used a contour that has a soft de-focusing finish so that when the camera light hits, it looks like beautiful skin and not a harsh stripy line. To create a subtle and undetectable sculpted look, Jo used a medium sized blush brush to apply Rimmel London Insta Flawless Matte Setting Powder to help apply an even contour and sculpt effect. Then, using her favorite Rimmel London Kate Sculpting & Highlighting Kit in Golden Sands, she applied smooth strokes of the contour shade from the sides of her mouth all the way up towards the top of her ears.
Eyes Jo loves Paris’ intense ice-blue eyes. So without hesitation, they opted for a natural and clean eyelid and concentrated on Paris’ lashes. She applied a generous amount of Rimmel London Scandaleyes Mascara for a long lasting mega volume effect. This mascara and applicator brush gives lashes a curl by pushing them up with each stroke.
Brows
Jo combed through her brows and added several strokes of Rimmel LondonProfessional Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown to fill in any gaps and give her strong, yet natural brows with a sharp angular look. Using the nifty brow comb, Jo repeated the process until her brows were the desired shape and fullness. The key to Paris’ brows are the razor tight line creating the arch, so Jo used her concealer brush with the leftover concealer on it to refine and define the edges to make sure it looked clean and dramatic.
Lips
To finish off the look, Jo lined her lips using Rimmel London Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in Innocent which is a soft nude beige tone which even has a soft sheen to it. She kept it simple with her new favorite Rimmel London The Only 1 Matte in Trendsetter which is the perfect blend of warm and cool tones. For that perfect graceless nude that glides on creamy and feels super comfortable on the lip as well.
Where to Find Them: Rimmel London products are available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide. Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel London’s exclusive Virtual Makeup Tool.
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If you’re heading out on Spring Break in the next few weeks, the My Skin & Co. Exfoliating Scrub is a definite must add product for your skin and shaving prep routine. The scrub comes out as a white, shave- cream like formula infused with fine, granular exfoliating beads so that it is gentle enough to use on your face or sensitive skin, but can also be used on legs and other areas as well. The formula is not as coarse as most typical salt scrub exfoliators, but it’s one of the most effective exfoliators I’ve used.
The application is effortless, clean, and a little can go a long way. Infused with organic tea tree oil and white and black willow bark extract, the scrub invigorates the skin as it deep cleans pores, polishes away dullness, and helps eradicate ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and inflammation. This is a great all- around product for both girls and guys, and can be used on the face or body (bikini, under arms, legs, etc).
The results are amazingly smooth and fresh feeling, and it preps skin for an incredibly close shave. The first time I used the Exfoliating Scrub before shaving, I could not believe how smooth my legs were- they almost felt like they had been waxed (minus the pain, price, and effort)!
The Exfoliating Scrub is $18.95 and available online via www.gomyskin.com.
Guest post by Antonia Rutter
When it comes to cardio, people have lots of questions. I get questions like: how long should I do cardio? How often? How many days? I can go on and on with questions. I am going to answer all your questions and make it nice and easy for you to remember. All you have to remember is F-I-T-T. There is a formula to this fit game.
F- Frequency: How often should I workout? You should work out consistently 3-5 times a week.
I-Intensity: How hard should I go? That depends on your fitness level, you want to hit your Target Heart Rate range. You can have a fancy gadget to tell you when you are in your THR range but I am going to tell you a easy way you can tell you are in the zone, no equipment needed. If you are able to hold a conversation, you are NOT in the zone. If you are unable to hold a conversation easily, you are breathing hard, and unable to talk smoothly you are If you are IN the zone.
T-Time: How long do I have to workout? If you are beginner start off with 10-15 minutes a day. Your goal is to work up to 20-30 minutes 3 times a week.
T-Type: Find what you like, if you enjoy walking, walk just make sure you are applying the FITT formula.
The key to cardio is to find something you enjoy doing and apply the FITT formula. If you don’t enjoy it you will not stick with it. You now know the formula to this fit game, get out and burn those calories, make it fun!
Get more info about Elizabeth Colen, Confidence Coach on http://www.MsFitOne.com. Fit Mind, Fit Body and Fit Spirit
The various plant, flower, nut and other botanical ingredients that we blend to formulate Hynt Beauty’s products are as delicious for your skin as they are when holistic health and wellness coach, Abby Phon, whips them up into healthy, power-packed Hynt original recipes! This month, Abby focused on one of her favorites: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea). Here is what she had to say & bake:
Green Tea has long been studied and reported for its various health benefits including long life, energy, and overall health and well being. It’s biggest claim to fame is its high antioxidant content and of course, it’s yummy flavor! If you’re looking to get the most out of green tea, the way to do it is Matcha. Matcha tea is made with powdered tea leaves, not just steeped and brewed leaves like “regular” tea. Because of this, matcha green tea is even healthier!
1 cup of Matcha has 10 times the antioxidants of Green or Black Tea. Gram per gram, matcha has up to 20 times the antioxidant power of Blueberries, Acai or Pomegranates. Because matcha is ground up whole leaves, you get dietary fiber and chlorophyll that you don’t get in brewed teas, and better yet, it has L-theanine, which helps promote a calm and focused mind. This works to lessen the caffeine spike for a more sustained energy boost, too. Besides a matcha latte with almond milk (one of my guilty pleasures), matcha is great in smoothies and baked goods. It’s also delicious in raw treats like these vegan & gluten free Matcha Macaroons! The chocolate ganache is totally optional, but definitely recommended!