As autumn approaches, we crave a fresh new look — something bolder and more adventurous. So we were eager to try the latest limited-edition makeup collection from Aveda, available Aug. 28 in Aveda salons, spas and retail locations. The new autumn/winter Jewels of the Earth line is made up of six luxurious eye colors and three lip products in shades inspired by gemstones.
When we hear about celebrities with their teams of trainers, nutritionists and health professionals, we often wish we too had an entourage pushing, polishing and pampering us so we look and feel our best. Now with Zeel.com, it’s possible to access a network of experts who can help us do just that. And to help VIVmag readers get started, Zeel is offering a special $25 credit through the end of the year!
Enjoying the beautiful summer weather outside often comes with a price: mosquito bites. And the bites are not just annoying and itchy — mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus, which, in extreme cases, can be fatal. We recently learned that while we’re socializing outside with a cocktail, we might be at a higher risk for the pesky bites. According to Daniel Strickman, acting director for the Overseas Biological Control Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and co-author of Prevention of Bug Bites, Stings, and Disease (Oxford University Press, 2009), alcohol makes us more enticing to mosquitoes by creating chemicals that mix with the ones we already emit from our skin and with our breath, amplifying the insects’ attraction to us.
We love our long locks, but as the heat index in New York City soared to over 100 degrees recently, we were a bit envious of women with short, chic ’dos, free of sticky strands of hair clinging to their necks. Luckily, we were scheduled to attend a Women’s Mafia event at ARROJO Studio, and we asked master stylist Amanda Jenkins to show us a few quick and easy solutions for cool hair in the searing heat. ARROJO makeup artist Liz Marz also shared summer beauty tips.
We admit to spending a fair amount of time primping and preening to look our best. And, as advocated in VIV, we also try to strike the perfect balance of diet, exercise, sleep and social life essential for well-rounded health. (Though that doesn’t mean we always succeed!) Now there is a way to find out how overall wellness affects outer beauty. Mehmet Oz, M.D., best known for his daily talk show The Dr. Oz Show, and Michael Roizen, M.D., the Cleveland Clinic physician who developed the RealAge health and nutrition concept, are explaining that link through their new interactive website YouBeauty.com.
We’ve heard our share of makeup promises over the years, but we were intrigued by the invitation to the recent launch of Exude, which promised “A Revolution in Lipstick.” The new line purports it will change the way women apply lipstick — a fairly big promise. And the Aug. 1 launch marks the first foray into beauty products by Exude’s brand ambassador Rachel Zoe, celeb stylist, clothing designer and new mom.
Visiting a luxury spa at any time is a heavenly treat. But we find attending a special weeklong program that caters to a particular interest makes our stay even more meaningful and rewarding. At the original Golden Door Spa, for instance, located in the rolling hills of Southern California near San Diego, visitors can choose from several upcoming special programs. Anya Ushakova-Crain will guide participants to finding and expressing what is in their hearts during the Writing from the Soul program from July 31 to August 7. Water Week from August 28 to September 4 includes swim lessons, a chance to improve your stroke technique and/or daily Olympic-style water workouts.
We always seem to forget to pack at least one important item when we head to the beach. So here’s our handy checklist of beach bag must-haves for your perfect day on the sand.
When you first meet Kate Somerville, author of Complexion Perfection! Your Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Skin by Hollywood’s Leading Skin Health Expert (Hay House, 2010), it’s easy to assume that she was born with beautiful skin — she’s got a fresh, clean look that’s matched by a charming, down-to-earth manner. But Somerville’s passion for skin care grew out of suffering from eczema and hives as a child. At a recent event held at Neiman Marcus in Woodland Hills, CA, the successful L.A. facialist chatted with us before meeting with customers and signing copies of her popular book.
We think about how fortunate we are to have access to clean water every time we turn on the tap — or even when we sit down at a restaurant and are offered our choice of tap, sparkling or bottled water. The average American uses about 100 gallons of water a day, while a person in the developing world has to make do with an average of only five gallons per day. Yet it’s easy to take our access to clean water for granted, so we were happy to hear that Aveda Earth Month 2011 aims to raise $4 million to protect clean water this April.
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