Been very busy writing my proposal. Turned in chapter one and hopefully chapter 2- the lit review will take shape soon....Want to finish before I leave to present at the Learning Conference in Johannesburg!
Rather than a long post, here are some things on my mind...
1. My steam shower is done and it is delicious!!!! It is a kohler steam shower and looks amazing. I would reccomend steam showers to anyone with dry skin, allergies, stuffy noses...etc....
2. Love the products by Red Flower. I wanted a nice product line to use in the steam shower and found it on the barneys website. The line I got is from the Hammam line based on the traditional Morrocan Hammam bath.
I have the Morrocan mint silt scrub- smells like mint tea and exfoliates just enough and cleanses with a nice lather and smell.
http://www.redflower.com
The orange quince steam room mist is amazing too.
The last part of this ritual is the Amber Cardomom oil.
It looks like there are other additions to the Hammam line that I would love to try. Check it out at ....
http://redflower.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=93
Here is the descriptin of the founder of Red Flower
red flower lives life fully. red flower was founded by yael alkalay who was inspired to create a kind of beauty that is not easily bottled, one that focuses both on the internal and the external. always looking and trying to find, yael believes that true indulgence is personal and takes a lifetime. red flower’s inspiration finds its roots in yael’s cultural heritage, her grandfather was the first dermatologist in bulgaria, she descends from eight generations of turkish grand rabbis, kiev musicians and farmers from the pampas of argentina. traveling extensively to maintain family ties and traditions, she lives with deep medical, spiritual and agricultural sensitivity, rich household customs and everyday sensual moments
3. I really like my new vitamin- Intra Max
http://www.druckerlabs.com/intramax.html
It has 415+ nutrients in it and gives you quite the wake up with no stimulants.
4. I have tried the ionic foot detox and it was strange. The water looked disgusting, but I really tried to see how it could be a hoax. Here is a link to information about the foot detox.
http://www.aquachi.info/index.htm
5. Had a gong bath by my friend Edward's teacher Richard Rudis. He travels all over the world and I would reccomend this experience to anyone who has never done it.
http://www.buddhistartifacts.com/sacred_sound_workshops.php
That is about it...more later
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
blushers
Blushers are one of those items that it is very easy to overdo and look like you are part-timing it as a birthday clown. The purpose of blush is to make your cheeks look healthy and like you are slightly blushing.
According to Bill Nye- the Science Guy....
When you're caught ashamed or in an awkward position, your body releases a bit of adrenaline. Your heart rate goes up. You breathe faster. And often, blood vessels that deliver blood to your face dilate--they open up or relax a little. More blood than usual flows to the skin of your face, and your face darkens or turns noticeably red.
According to Bill Nye- the Science Guy....
When you're caught ashamed or in an awkward position, your body releases a bit of adrenaline. Your heart rate goes up. You breathe faster. And often, blood vessels that deliver blood to your face dilate--they open up or relax a little. More blood than usual flows to the skin of your face, and your face darkens or turns noticeably red.
There is a new blusher by Smashbox that is only available at Sephora for the time being.
It is intuitive and reacts with your skin's chemistry to turn cheeks the exact color that you blush...believe it or not...it actually works. I tried a sample and it really turned my cheeks the color I blush. It is clear gel and it is hard to believe that a clear gel could do this, but it happens in around 10-15 seconds.
It was a little rosy for my liking, but if it is toned down with a powder like:
Bare Escentuals Mineral veil
http://www.bareescentuals.com/
This sheer powder is amazing for a final step in your regimen. It has a rosy glow to it but is not shiny.
I also find Cle De Peau's Transparent Face Powder http://www.cledepeau-beaute.com/html/make_item_bm11.htm
also does the trick. Cle De Peau is the high end Shiseido line and is wonderful for you skin.
If you like stick blushers, Nars is a great line.
The Multiple
http://www.narscosmetics.com/acb/stores/1/The-Multiple-C43_category_7.aspx
is a blusher, eye creme and lipstick all in one. It comes in very natural colors and blends on eyes, cheeks, and lips very easily.
Another really good line of stick blushers is Body and Soul
http://www.bodyandsoul.com/
Their cream blush sticks give you a dewy look. The best colors for all skin types are Impulse and Mystic.
Stila Color Push Ups are almost transparent, but they deliver even color. The shades are very light and this product makes it look like you were just outside....very natural and dewy.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P42962&categoryId=C12181&shouldPaginate=true
DuWop Blush Therapy is another great stick blush. It is creamy yet transparent and blends easily. The shades look a little dark when you see them, but they are almost sheer. Elixir is my favorite. I use them on my lips too.
http://shop.duwop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=71
If you are unfamiliar with DuWop, browse their site...they have the most delicious smelling creams and lip venom.
Another creme blush is made by BECCA. This line was created by an Australian Makeup artist, Rebecca Morrice Williams. The creme blush comes in very juicy colors that remind one of strawberries.
It is available at Sephora, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdor's for the time.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5717
Pout makes a product called "Cheek to Cheek" and it has two shades which can be combined or used alone.
http://www.pout.co.uk/cheek_to_cheek.php
They are very creamy and blend very well. They give a sheer shimmer to any cheeks! Also work on lips.
I am a big fan of Laura Mercier cosmetics. All I need is the tinted moisturized most days with some lipstick. Her Creme Blush is unbelievable.
http://www.lauramercier.com/products/colour/cheeks/cheek_colour/creme_cheek/
The colors are so natural that this products is the closest to a dewy fresh face that one can get. Many of the other products come in many corals and reds which I would not wear. The Praline color looks great on any skin color. Another great Laura Mercier product is the Body Souffle for real dry skin.....smells too good, you just might try and eat it :)
If you liked Benefit lip and cheek stain and were able to get it to go on just right, then Lorac cheek stamp is your kind of product. It has a stamp like on an ink pad that you stamp your cheeks. The blush is a very powdery consistency. I found it involved a separate sponge to blend or my fingers. If you blended with the stamp then there is too much color. I really like the colors available, especially the "golden glow".
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P172735&categoryId=C12180
Other products like the cheek stamp are Philosophy- The Supernatural Airbrush Blush and Laura Geller- Cheek Sweeps, Dior- DiorShow Powder, Sephora- Piiink my Pretty Blush, Pop Beauty Pop up Blush,
Another line that has really good blushers is Too Faced. They have some great bronzer/blush combo's. The Snow Bunny and Caribbean in a Compact.
http://www.toofaced.com/category.asp?cat_id=2
They do not look like a fake tan and you can use the blush portion by itself. I have used it on my eyes too.
Too Faced is a great line famous for their Lip Injection!
Well, hope you learned some new blushers...I found that a fan brush is great for powders blushers. I never use the brushes that come with the product. They are always way too small...I also combine a sheer powder with powder blush to even out the tone. With the creme products, don't be scared to use them on your eyes and cheeks....some of the "gel" blushes don't blend that well on eyelids, but they all can be used for triple duty.
During fashion week, the look seems to be all about the rosy glow again. Last spring and summer it was about the shiny glow...they shine is gone this season and natural, rosy cheeks are what was being shown. The more natural the blush and rosiness is what you should try and achieve. Also remember that the rosy healthy glow is great for day-time, but glam it up a little for night :)
Love
Bonnie
Monday, February 12, 2007
Rosa Mosqueta - what is it???? What does it do???
I have been using this Rosa Mosqueta oil by Natura Bisse before I put on the diamond cream. My friend has been using it on her legs in the cold dry air. What is it? What does it do??????
Rosa Mosqueta- Rose Hip Oil
Rosehip oil also contains natural Tretinoin, a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A), which replenishes and helps rebuild skin tissue. The oil has a naturally occuring preservative in the form of anti-oxidant tocopherols (Vitamin E), helping to maintain shelf-life.
Rosehip oil is highly effective in the treatment of premature ageing, producing a dramatic effect on fine lines and wrinkles in just a short period of use.
Rosehip oil helps to reduce pigmentation and raised scar tissue, even on non-recent scars, and can be used to treat skin damaged, marked or scarred by:
* Surgery
* Minor burns
* Stretch marks
* Acne
* Sun exposure
So far I notice that my rosacea is not as red and that skin color is evening out. This could also be due to the fact that I am also using Natura Bisse Glyco-peel 25%/.
http://www.naturabisse.es/detalle_producto.php?idm=ENG&idp=3&sup=0&ps=1&par[idprod]=154
Also got a sample from Luckyscent.com of Sel de Vetiver.
http://luckyscent.com/shop/detail.asp?itemid=25313§ion=1
This scent is part of the new breed of "smoky" fragrances. Dzongkha, Ambra de Venezia and Sel De Vetiver are the top three. I have ordered the Ambra de Venezia so I can't comment on that and I own and have commented on Dzongkha. Sel de Vetiver smells like the salty ocean on a summer day. It has the vetiver smell along with smoke and salt. It is not sweet smelling at all. It makes your mouth pucker at first but the salty smell lingers....I will definitely order the full size!
This is all for today.....more exciting products tomorrow :)
Rosa Mosqueta- Rose Hip Oil
Rosehip oil also contains natural Tretinoin, a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A), which replenishes and helps rebuild skin tissue. The oil has a naturally occuring preservative in the form of anti-oxidant tocopherols (Vitamin E), helping to maintain shelf-life.
Rosehip oil is highly effective in the treatment of premature ageing, producing a dramatic effect on fine lines and wrinkles in just a short period of use.
Rosehip oil helps to reduce pigmentation and raised scar tissue, even on non-recent scars, and can be used to treat skin damaged, marked or scarred by:
* Surgery
* Minor burns
* Stretch marks
* Acne
* Sun exposure
So far I notice that my rosacea is not as red and that skin color is evening out. This could also be due to the fact that I am also using Natura Bisse Glyco-peel 25%/.
http://www.naturabisse.es/detalle_producto.php?idm=ENG&idp=3&sup=0&ps=1&par[idprod]=154
Also got a sample from Luckyscent.com of Sel de Vetiver.
http://luckyscent.com/shop/detail.asp?itemid=25313§ion=1
This scent is part of the new breed of "smoky" fragrances. Dzongkha, Ambra de Venezia and Sel De Vetiver are the top three. I have ordered the Ambra de Venezia so I can't comment on that and I own and have commented on Dzongkha. Sel de Vetiver smells like the salty ocean on a summer day. It has the vetiver smell along with smoke and salt. It is not sweet smelling at all. It makes your mouth pucker at first but the salty smell lingers....I will definitely order the full size!
This is all for today.....more exciting products tomorrow :)
Monday, February 5, 2007
Cleaning out the soap...
The thermometer hit 60 degrees today and already my allergies are thinking it is spring. Get out the zyrtec quick!!!!
Recently realized how much I love the lotion my friend Michelle gave me for Hanukkah. It is by a company caled Olivina. They are available at Beauty Habit - http://www.beautyhabit.com/olivina.html and In the Bathroom http://store.inthebathroom.com/olnava.html
I have the body butter, which is so rich and creamy. All the products are made from Olive and Grapeseed oils. The result is a product that is rich and melts right into your skin. The scent is very woody and olive-ish. It smells neutral enough that a man would even like it. I have also tried the body scrub, which also leaves your skin very soft and moisturized.
I have been cleaning out the products in my bathroom in order to make way for a new shower so I have been putting things into 2 categories. 1 is the items I can't live without and 2 is the items that I will go through again and probably toss. In the "can't live without" pile I have several soaps which merit being lauded.
the first is Seda France Classic Toile milled Soaps. Like most people the shower gels are easier and not as hard to store, but there is something very comforting about a good bar of soap. I am partial to the french milled soaps and this is one of my favorites.
http://www.sedafrance.com/collection/classic-toile/soaps/index.shtml The French Tulip and Japanese Quince are my two favorites. Seda France also makes candles too!
Roger & Gallet is also amazing and readily available in many stores. http://www.roger-gallet.com/ In albuquerque it is available at A and in Santa Fe I have seen them at Wink and Design Warehouse. They are the classic French soap that make great gifts as well as luscious soaps for your own use, All of the perfumes they use are not too overpowering. They have recently launched a line that is called "naturale" that uses more natural, organic ingredients.
The last one that needs to be mentioned is Pre de Provence. These soaps remind me of the ones I make. They are cute sizes that fit in your hand. Many of the typical French soaps are very awkward and large.
http://www.bonsavon.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=soap&Category_Code=0310
The Lavendar and Verbena guest soaps will wake you up with their scents and keep your skin soft and clean.
The final soap that I will mention unfortunately I do not know the name of......The Grand Hyatt in Amman Jordan had the most amazing Olive soap that I have ever used. It was so good we took several bars. The hotel had an explosion several weeks after and probably i will never return to the hotel with the best soap.
I decided on several soaps to keep along with my Philosphy peppermint body wash. I also am keeping the Ahava Mineral Body Gel http://www.ahavaus.com/site/bath_and_hair_showergel.html
If you have not used the Ahava products, they are really good. They are made in Israel and incorporate minerals from the dead sea. The scubs and lotions are especially good. I find that living in a dry climate, the body lotions are especialy moisturizing. If I had to choose two products from Ahava for the first time user, I would choose the Mineral body gel and the hand lotion.
Well, hope you learned a little about soaps.....
Bonnie
Recently realized how much I love the lotion my friend Michelle gave me for Hanukkah. It is by a company caled Olivina. They are available at Beauty Habit - http://www.beautyhabit.com/olivina.html and In the Bathroom http://store.inthebathroom.com/olnava.html
I have the body butter, which is so rich and creamy. All the products are made from Olive and Grapeseed oils. The result is a product that is rich and melts right into your skin. The scent is very woody and olive-ish. It smells neutral enough that a man would even like it. I have also tried the body scrub, which also leaves your skin very soft and moisturized.
I have been cleaning out the products in my bathroom in order to make way for a new shower so I have been putting things into 2 categories. 1 is the items I can't live without and 2 is the items that I will go through again and probably toss. In the "can't live without" pile I have several soaps which merit being lauded.
the first is Seda France Classic Toile milled Soaps. Like most people the shower gels are easier and not as hard to store, but there is something very comforting about a good bar of soap. I am partial to the french milled soaps and this is one of my favorites.
http://www.sedafrance.com/collection/classic-toile/soaps/index.shtml The French Tulip and Japanese Quince are my two favorites. Seda France also makes candles too!
Roger & Gallet is also amazing and readily available in many stores. http://www.roger-gallet.com/ In albuquerque it is available at A and in Santa Fe I have seen them at Wink and Design Warehouse. They are the classic French soap that make great gifts as well as luscious soaps for your own use, All of the perfumes they use are not too overpowering. They have recently launched a line that is called "naturale" that uses more natural, organic ingredients.
The last one that needs to be mentioned is Pre de Provence. These soaps remind me of the ones I make. They are cute sizes that fit in your hand. Many of the typical French soaps are very awkward and large.
http://www.bonsavon.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=soap&Category_Code=0310
The Lavendar and Verbena guest soaps will wake you up with their scents and keep your skin soft and clean.
The final soap that I will mention unfortunately I do not know the name of......The Grand Hyatt in Amman Jordan had the most amazing Olive soap that I have ever used. It was so good we took several bars. The hotel had an explosion several weeks after and probably i will never return to the hotel with the best soap.
I decided on several soaps to keep along with my Philosphy peppermint body wash. I also am keeping the Ahava Mineral Body Gel http://www.ahavaus.com/site/bath_and_hair_showergel.html
If you have not used the Ahava products, they are really good. They are made in Israel and incorporate minerals from the dead sea. The scubs and lotions are especially good. I find that living in a dry climate, the body lotions are especialy moisturizing. If I had to choose two products from Ahava for the first time user, I would choose the Mineral body gel and the hand lotion.
Well, hope you learned a little about soaps.....
Bonnie
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Back from NYC and smelling good
The most important is that upon walking into Barneys in Midtown I saw a sign that said the Lipstick Queen was in the store......!!!!!!! We ran down the stairs and waited patiently while Poppy did someone's lipstick and then I got to have Poppy choose shades for me. I love the ones she chose as they are not ones I would choose myself. The new ones I got were Rose Sinner and Saint Rose. They are not pink-ish and are a nice shade of red. Poppy looks much better in person than she does on the back of the lipstick. She also said she will be carrying more products at Space NK http://www.spacenk.com/SpaceNK/beauty_specialists.aspx These are amazing apothecaries that stock really great skin care lines and makeup. Unfortunately they are all in the UK and Ireland, but lucky for us on this side of the pond, they are available online too.....You can shop online and the prices are not that bad for things that are special for the UK customer. I would not reccomend buying american products like kiehls or other easy to find products.
Also found out that Barneys now carries "this works" products. So you don't have to purchase them online with the pound.....
One amazing thing about Barneys is that they carry fragrances that are exclusive to them. Many products I have only found through them. One line Serge Luterns.. http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/blog/_WebPages/PerfumeHousesS.html#Serge
http://freespace.virgin.net/lovely.perfume/SergeLutensWeb.html
These two sites explain the scents of this amazing perfumier. Unfortunately many scents are only available within Europe, but barneys carries a good amount of the different kinds of scents.
I had been using the new Bulgari Red and wanted something more Amber-ish. I have fallen in love with the Serge Luterns Ambre Sultan- this is part of the exclusive line and is available at Barneys. This smell takes me to India and back and lasts all day. The top notes are rather amber-ish and spicy...throughout the day the other parts of this fragrance change and get better.
The other fragrance I fell in love with was Dzongkha by L'artisan Parfumeur
http://www.laboutiquedelartisanparfumeur.com/us/index.php?lang=uk
This parfumeur has a few scents in the line that are called "novelties". There is Timbuktu, Bois Farine, and Dzongkha in particular. Timbuktu recreates the smell of a Mali market with the sweet oils the women use. Bois Farine smells like a glorious kitchen baking sugar cookies and flowers in the air from the Reunion Islands. Dzongkha, the language of Bhutan, smells like the temples, insense and flowers of this himalayan kingdom. After putting Dzongkha on I kept smelling my scarf as this fragrance changes throughout the day too.
These two frangrances are not cheap, but I found that you don't need as much to keep the scent going. The bottles are also beautiful and I can guarantee you that few people will have this scent.
The next stop was Natura Bisse and I bought some skin care products. The one that I love the most is from their diamond line. The cream is unbelievable!!!
http://www.thestylegroup.com/top10_moisturizers_5.htm
http://www.naturabisse.es/home.php?idm=ENG the rest of the products are also great. The Drops were very moisturizing and I saw an immediate difference. If you do not feel like spending large amounts of money on a line you may not like and want one thing that everyone can afford, I would go for the eye illuminate. It comes in a small yellow tube and decreases dark circles and puffiness. It smells a little odd at first but then cools the eye and leaves it very even toned.
http://www.naturabisse.es/detalle_producto.php?idm=ENG&idp=3&sup=0&ps=1&par[idprod]=178
I have used it throughout the day and absolutely love it.
If you have curly or thick hair the J Beverly Hills leave in conditioner is wonderful.
http://www.jbeverlyhills.com/jconceptfour.html
The salon I go to Gambei, uses this line and I was uneasy to try something other than my Pureology. I have really liked the Shine, Hold, and Masque. The wax is not strong enough for my hair but really like how it makes my bangs hang straight.
That is it for today as I am tired and back at work. Hope you enjoy the new suggestions.
Bonnie
Also found out that Barneys now carries "this works" products. So you don't have to purchase them online with the pound.....
One amazing thing about Barneys is that they carry fragrances that are exclusive to them. Many products I have only found through them. One line Serge Luterns.. http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/blog/_WebPages/PerfumeHousesS.html#Serge
http://freespace.virgin.net/lovely.perfume/SergeLutensWeb.html
These two sites explain the scents of this amazing perfumier. Unfortunately many scents are only available within Europe, but barneys carries a good amount of the different kinds of scents.
I had been using the new Bulgari Red and wanted something more Amber-ish. I have fallen in love with the Serge Luterns Ambre Sultan- this is part of the exclusive line and is available at Barneys. This smell takes me to India and back and lasts all day. The top notes are rather amber-ish and spicy...throughout the day the other parts of this fragrance change and get better.
The other fragrance I fell in love with was Dzongkha by L'artisan Parfumeur
http://www.laboutiquedelartisanparfumeur.com/us/index.php?lang=uk
This parfumeur has a few scents in the line that are called "novelties". There is Timbuktu, Bois Farine, and Dzongkha in particular. Timbuktu recreates the smell of a Mali market with the sweet oils the women use. Bois Farine smells like a glorious kitchen baking sugar cookies and flowers in the air from the Reunion Islands. Dzongkha, the language of Bhutan, smells like the temples, insense and flowers of this himalayan kingdom. After putting Dzongkha on I kept smelling my scarf as this fragrance changes throughout the day too.
These two frangrances are not cheap, but I found that you don't need as much to keep the scent going. The bottles are also beautiful and I can guarantee you that few people will have this scent.
The next stop was Natura Bisse and I bought some skin care products. The one that I love the most is from their diamond line. The cream is unbelievable!!!
http://www.thestylegroup.com/top10_moisturizers_5.htm
http://www.naturabisse.es/home.php?idm=ENG the rest of the products are also great. The Drops were very moisturizing and I saw an immediate difference. If you do not feel like spending large amounts of money on a line you may not like and want one thing that everyone can afford, I would go for the eye illuminate. It comes in a small yellow tube and decreases dark circles and puffiness. It smells a little odd at first but then cools the eye and leaves it very even toned.
http://www.naturabisse.es/detalle_producto.php?idm=ENG&idp=3&sup=0&ps=1&par[idprod]=178
I have used it throughout the day and absolutely love it.
If you have curly or thick hair the J Beverly Hills leave in conditioner is wonderful.
http://www.jbeverlyhills.com/jconceptfour.html
The salon I go to Gambei, uses this line and I was uneasy to try something other than my Pureology. I have really liked the Shine, Hold, and Masque. The wax is not strong enough for my hair but really like how it makes my bangs hang straight.
That is it for today as I am tired and back at work. Hope you enjoy the new suggestions.
Bonnie
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Moisturizing tips in the dry climates aka I love Lalicious
Living in new mexico can be hard on your skin and hair if you come from a humid place like me. I got turned onto Lalicious by a salesgirl at Nordstrom in San Francisco. We were raving over lotions and she said that Lalicious makes the best bath products and your skin will be so soft.
She was right!
http://www.lalicious.com/
The coffee bean and coconut smell heavenly in a hot shower and when you rinse off the product it is not so slippery like many other body scrubs with high oil consistency. They sell a sample pack with three small containers. Also on http://www.b-glowing.com they sell travel size to try them out as well.
I don't like harsh cleansers when it is so dry outside so I tend to gravitate more towards the oil based or really moisturizing items. While in Telluride, I bought some soap by a company called Tomboy soap www.tomboysoap.com . The eucalyptus was very refreshing as was the peppermint. For hannukah this year I purchased some soaps made in northern israel called Sabon http://www.sabonnyc.com/ they came in a really cute basket that can be reused for other things. They smell very nice and not too flowery. They also had this great facial scrub that makes your skin glow. I have rosacea so I only use mild products on my face and Sabon was really good.
Well, besides the soap and scrubs I love moisturizing shampoos. Recently after a trip to Honey child spa in chicago http://www.spasalon.com/honeychild/ I fell in love with Ojon products. The shampoo, conditioner and shine are all light enough for any hair. The hair treatment though works best on thick hair like mine. I would not reccomend very fine hair people to try it. It smells so amazing you just want to keep it on all night.... http://www.ojonhaircare.com/
You can purchase it at sephora and beauty first if you are in albuquerque, spa look and amazon.com also carry the products. I am also a big fan of the moisturizing line of pureology
http://www.pureology.com/ they are amazing for everyday use and smell and feel so good. The moisturizing conditioner is minty and tingles your scalp a little.
Once out of the shower I love trader joes lavender oil or molton brown spray oil. The heavenly ginger shimmer oil smells like sweet ginger and lily. It glistens on your skin but not in a trashy way. Looks very nice on bare legs any time of year.
http://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/us/dosearch.html?category=102
Cedar light, http://www.cedarlight.com has a great line of cedar scented lotions. If you have ever been to the spa at tamaya at the Hyatt here in new mexico then you are well acquainted with this line. The smell is addictive and brings your mind to a place that I don't know where it is located, but we all go there once in a while. It is not overwhelming like brightly colored potpourri or those room sprays. You can visit the factory and store in placitas m-f . If you happen to be in the area on a saturday and want to visit, the number is on the website and they live on the premises and are more than happy to let visitors in during off hours.
Some perfumed lotions are not very moisturizing, but the narcisco rodriquez one does not dissapoint in scent or feel.
www.sephora.com
My other favorite that I am sorry is unavailable unless you go to the hotel is the Malmaison line at their hotels.
http://www.malmaison.com These are small boutique hotels located throughout the UK and Ireland. They have amazing service and linens. The staff are so helpful and the food is always good in their restaurants. If you happen to find yourself in Birmingham next to the Mailbox building, try the brasserie in the Malmaison next door. The amazing thing about the Malmaison is that they give FULL size bottles of lotion, shampoo, conditioner and you can take them home. The lotion is so light and moisturizing. It smells like honeysuckle which is very wonderful. I don't think they will be selling them online, so if a trip includes a stop in the UK...please stay at this charming hotel chain.
I will devote another post to favorite lotions another time, but this was what was on my mind this fine morning. I know I said I would write about my favorite lush products, but that will wait till I return next week. I look forward to checking the new perfumes at Barneys as they carry many that are exclusive to their store only. I am also looking forward to going to the Sabon store in NYC to see what else they offer....who knows, I always seem to find new and delicious products wherever I go.
Until next week...
She was right!
http://www.lalicious.com/
The coffee bean and coconut smell heavenly in a hot shower and when you rinse off the product it is not so slippery like many other body scrubs with high oil consistency. They sell a sample pack with three small containers. Also on http://www.b-glowing.com they sell travel size to try them out as well.
I don't like harsh cleansers when it is so dry outside so I tend to gravitate more towards the oil based or really moisturizing items. While in Telluride, I bought some soap by a company called Tomboy soap www.tomboysoap.com . The eucalyptus was very refreshing as was the peppermint. For hannukah this year I purchased some soaps made in northern israel called Sabon http://www.sabonnyc.com/ they came in a really cute basket that can be reused for other things. They smell very nice and not too flowery. They also had this great facial scrub that makes your skin glow. I have rosacea so I only use mild products on my face and Sabon was really good.
Well, besides the soap and scrubs I love moisturizing shampoos. Recently after a trip to Honey child spa in chicago http://www.spasalon.com/honeychild/ I fell in love with Ojon products. The shampoo, conditioner and shine are all light enough for any hair. The hair treatment though works best on thick hair like mine. I would not reccomend very fine hair people to try it. It smells so amazing you just want to keep it on all night.... http://www.ojonhaircare.com/
You can purchase it at sephora and beauty first if you are in albuquerque, spa look and amazon.com also carry the products. I am also a big fan of the moisturizing line of pureology
http://www.pureology.com/ they are amazing for everyday use and smell and feel so good. The moisturizing conditioner is minty and tingles your scalp a little.
Once out of the shower I love trader joes lavender oil or molton brown spray oil. The heavenly ginger shimmer oil smells like sweet ginger and lily. It glistens on your skin but not in a trashy way. Looks very nice on bare legs any time of year.
http://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/us/dosearch.html?category=102
Cedar light, http://www.cedarlight.com has a great line of cedar scented lotions. If you have ever been to the spa at tamaya at the Hyatt here in new mexico then you are well acquainted with this line. The smell is addictive and brings your mind to a place that I don't know where it is located, but we all go there once in a while. It is not overwhelming like brightly colored potpourri or those room sprays. You can visit the factory and store in placitas m-f . If you happen to be in the area on a saturday and want to visit, the number is on the website and they live on the premises and are more than happy to let visitors in during off hours.
Some perfumed lotions are not very moisturizing, but the narcisco rodriquez one does not dissapoint in scent or feel.
www.sephora.com
My other favorite that I am sorry is unavailable unless you go to the hotel is the Malmaison line at their hotels.
http://www.malmaison.com These are small boutique hotels located throughout the UK and Ireland. They have amazing service and linens. The staff are so helpful and the food is always good in their restaurants. If you happen to find yourself in Birmingham next to the Mailbox building, try the brasserie in the Malmaison next door. The amazing thing about the Malmaison is that they give FULL size bottles of lotion, shampoo, conditioner and you can take them home. The lotion is so light and moisturizing. It smells like honeysuckle which is very wonderful. I don't think they will be selling them online, so if a trip includes a stop in the UK...please stay at this charming hotel chain.
I will devote another post to favorite lotions another time, but this was what was on my mind this fine morning. I know I said I would write about my favorite lush products, but that will wait till I return next week. I look forward to checking the new perfumes at Barneys as they carry many that are exclusive to their store only. I am also looking forward to going to the Sabon store in NYC to see what else they offer....who knows, I always seem to find new and delicious products wherever I go.
Until next week...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Welcome
I am sitting at my desk at work and the fed-ex man comes in with a box...what could it be?????Yippee its from Barneys and contains some new lipstick I ordered.
Lipstick Queen by Poppy. There are two varieties- the saints and sinners. The saints are more sheer and really layer nicely over other shades. The sinners are opaque and not thick feeling at all. I ordered the Natural Sinner and Saint Berry. They look fabulous...very vampire-ish blood color.
www.lipstickqueen.com
I purchased mine from Barneys and they are $18.00 each which is really good for a quality lipstick. I have just had 2 cups of Keurig coffee and the lipstick is still on and feels very moisturizing. Just wish I had someone to send a letter to with a kiss on it :)
The other product that I am in love with is from my friend Jinlen's spa and salon, Gambei.
She developed a line of oils and "my knotty body" is just delicious and keeps your skin moist in this dry dry land of new mexico. She is the best accupuncturist (is that a word???) and they have amazing treatments for hair, body and soul :)
(505)255-2555 or come in and visit us at 3209 Silver Avenue SE (3 blks west of Carlisle).
I often travel a lot to dry climates and before her oil I relied on the Leg Oil from THIS WORKS
http://www.beautyexpert.co.uk/GoShopping.asp?GroupID=979
If you have not tried these products they are very good, but a little pricey. The Really Rich Lotion smells very rich and rose-ish. If you are in the UK, they are available at Harvey Nichols, but I usually order them online.
Well, that's it for now :) Next post I will discuss my favorite Lush products. If you have any new products you are trying please let me know. I will be in NYC this weekend so look for some new scents and treats.......
Lipstick Queen by Poppy. There are two varieties- the saints and sinners. The saints are more sheer and really layer nicely over other shades. The sinners are opaque and not thick feeling at all. I ordered the Natural Sinner and Saint Berry. They look fabulous...very vampire-ish blood color.
www.lipstickqueen.com
I purchased mine from Barneys and they are $18.00 each which is really good for a quality lipstick. I have just had 2 cups of Keurig coffee and the lipstick is still on and feels very moisturizing. Just wish I had someone to send a letter to with a kiss on it :)
The other product that I am in love with is from my friend Jinlen's spa and salon, Gambei.
She developed a line of oils and "my knotty body" is just delicious and keeps your skin moist in this dry dry land of new mexico. She is the best accupuncturist (is that a word???) and they have amazing treatments for hair, body and soul :)
(505)255-2555 or come in and visit us at 3209 Silver Avenue SE (3 blks west of Carlisle).
I often travel a lot to dry climates and before her oil I relied on the Leg Oil from THIS WORKS
http://www.beautyexpert.co.uk/GoShopping.asp?GroupID=979
If you have not tried these products they are very good, but a little pricey. The Really Rich Lotion smells very rich and rose-ish. If you are in the UK, they are available at Harvey Nichols, but I usually order them online.
Well, that's it for now :) Next post I will discuss my favorite Lush products. If you have any new products you are trying please let me know. I will be in NYC this weekend so look for some new scents and treats.......
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