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.
Los Angeles traffic being what it is we arrived for our appointment at Byu-Ti (pronounced “beauty”) Hair Therapy sweaty, stressed and 20 minutes late. But the sunny Santa Monica space, with its white and chocolate-brown palette, is the architectural equivalent of chamomile tea: soothing and serene. And it’s impossible to sustain anxiety in the presence of salon owner and stylist Natasha Sunshine, who is as cheerful and uplifting as her — yes, it’s real — name suggests, as well as a living primer in how to run a beauty salon.
In the name of beauty, we’ve imbibed collagen concoctions and nutraceutical beverages and considered purportedly age-slowing meals. But could the key to looking good be as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables? According to a U.K. study conducted by researchers from the University of St. Andrews and the University of Bristol, people who consume fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids appear to have a “healthy glow” and are considered more attractive.
We’ve always loved chatting with Aussie makeup guru Napoleon Perdis and his talented team of artists. And we count several Napoleon Perdis products among our favorites, like his Sheer Genius Liquid Foundation ($59), which offers moderate coverage and a touch of luminosity in a lightweight, easy-to-blend formula, and Mesmer-Eyes Mascara ($25), with its double-sided clump-proof comb — fine-toothed on one side, wider on the other. So, when we were invited to attend a one-day Paparazzi Ready Makeup Academy, we leapt at the chance.
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