Taking Care Of You

Since it's January and we're all supposed to be dieting, exercising and taking good care of ourselves, I thought now would be a good time to try some products I haven't used and share some new pampering tools with you. Who’s ready for an at-home spa night?

Let me tell you about my new favorite ritual...Pour two tablespoons of L'Occitane Lavender Harvest Collection Foaming Bath under warm running water and enjoy the voluptuous bubbles and the relaxing properties of lavender that will gently perfume, soften and soothe skin.

There is nothing better than the calming properties of lavender that allows you to be carried away and lingers both on your skin and in the room long after you've left the tub. My skin is left fragrant and soft and then I am able to drift off into a perfumed sleep

Soaking in the tub with L'Occitane Lavender Harvest Collection Foaming Bath is a true spa-like and my newest way to take care of me! You must give this product a try.

Spring Toes

You can't help but look forward to the Spring. Even if you love the cold and snow, there is something magical about springtime. For me, it's all about the sandals and the new colors for my toes. I am really digging the Essie 2009 Spring Collection. The 6 new shades are a very different color palette than this winter's dark purples, browns, and deep reds. Think nude, bubble gum pinky coral, petal pink, a bit of orange, classic red and a surprise (totally cool!) funky blue. My toes are screaming for One of A Kind!

Eternal Optimist – Spiced Tea Rose (basic nude color)
Flawless – Cherry Blossom Pink
Status Symbol – Feisty Hot Pink
One of a Kind – Poppy Red Kiss
Lacquered Up – Red Hot Crimson
Mesmerize – Royal va-va Blue

Spring is on the way and Essie herself knows what we are looking for:

“This was a season of classic hues,” says Essie Weingarten, president and founder of Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. “Last Fall’s potent colors gave way to softer, muted tones for Spring. I created this collection to flatter that feeling of Spring and gave each shade a feel-good name.”

Now that we have the polish, it's time to get the sandals.

A Ponytail Anytime

I'm a ponytail girl. I can either go for the cute, fun look on the weekend or the sophisticated up do evening ponytail. Whether my ponytail is high or low, I can't be without my BLAX Snag-Free Hair Elastics. BLAX do not tangle or damage the hair when removed.

They are packaged in a convenient matchbook style dispenser. Even though they appear very thin, don't be fooled by their appearance - they are strong and durable - and can be used over and over again! They come in clear, black and brown and are so sleek they are virtually undetectable in my hair. They do not snag, tangle or damage hair when removed.

And they are a 2-Time Winner of "In Style" Best Beauty Buys. BLAX works great with braids too. BLAX is a hit with top hair stylists and woman with long hair everywhere. If you have ever worn a ponytail and know the feeling of tearing an elastic band out of your hair.....go directly to your trash and toss them. BLAX elastics glide off smoothly and never damage your hair. So chic!

Always In My Purse

I have to admit that I am a huge coffee and red wine drinker. Everyday I've got to have my morning coffee, my afternoon lattee and my glass of red wine with dinner. I will admit that I am a creature of habit. As much as I love my daily ritual, I didn't love the stains that my beverages of choice left on my teeth. Since I'm on the go all the time, I needed to find something that I could toss in my purse and use anytime.

I had heard about GoSmile toothpaste and whitening system, so I checked them out. What I found was the coolest invention ever. GoSmile Touch Up On-The-Go Smile Refresher Mint-Licious Ampoules. They are these little tubes full of hydrogen peroxide with a spongy top. All you have to do is squeeze, rub on your teeth and voila.....stains are gone. This little tool is minty fresh. One ampoule instantly erases food and drink stains before they set, polishes my teeth and provides the benefits of a clean, refreshing brush. I use them before meetings, after coffee or a garlicky, onion lunch and at social events.

I love this stuff and always have it in my purse because, hey, you never know when you might need one.

Whose Up For The Borba Gummi Bear Booster Challenge?

At the heart of the Borba skin care line is their approach to skincare that’s all about inner health meeting outer beauty i.e. Borba formulates delicious, convenient, and highly nutritious ingestibles that target the inner causes of skin complaints. Soon enough, skin begins to improve itself from within and looks great on the outside. So when I first heard about BORBA Skin Balance Confections Gummy Bear Vitamins, I was thinking that the idea of eating a gummi bear to improve skin conditions is weird. Even weirder is the idea that you will feel good about yourself as you eat your candy. But hey, a gummi bear is a gummi bear and someone has to eat them!

Each Gummy Bear Vitamin contains a revolutionary, cultivated bio-vitamin complex, shown to help skin regenerate its natural support system. They are made with Green Tea Extract to help supplement natural antioxidants to protect skin from free radical damage and Grape Seed Extract, rich in polyphenols, a compound that is high in antioxidants. They must be good for you right? Borba says to consume at least 6 per day.

Some other facts about the Gummi Bears that you may want to know:
100% vegetarian, vitamin enhanced, made with organic ingredients, no artificial flavors, fat free, preservative free, and most importantly they taste delicious!

I have been taking them for 3 days now and like what I see. I would like for you all to join me in the first of its kind....the Borba Gummi Bear Booster Challenge. What is it? You must consume at least 6 gummi bears per day for a minimum of one month. Next, you need to report back to me what changes - good, bad or indifferent you noticed in your skin. Let's see what happens together! I look forward to all of your feedback. And let's hope that this is one of those products that not only tastes good, but is good for you too!

Polish & Shine

Today I thought I would talk about one of my all time favorite products - Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Polishing Serum. This serum is a weightless, anti frizz remedy that smoothes and adds brilliant shine to the hair. And it contains Alterna’s signature caviar blend.

It has long been recognized that as we age, hair loses vital nutrients, causing it to become dull and brittle. One of the biggest nutrients lost is omega-3 fatty acid. Caviar is known to contain significant levels of omega-3. Voila – you add Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Polishing Serum to your hair and your hair gets protection from the effects of aging and you get less frizz.

I love Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Polishing Serum because it goes on easily, restores my hair’s shine and luster and makes my hair look less like a frizz ball and more like a style. My hair loves it because it gives it all the proteins, vitamins and minerals it needs.

A Toast To 2009

Hello ladies. I hope you all had a wonderful New Year. Let's hope for much love, success, happiness and joy in 2009. Let's also celebrate all the wonderful beauty brands and new products all year long!

My New Year's was a blast and the champagne flowed all holiday season long. So in the spirit of the New Year, let us toast to all products that have a little bubbly. And since it's the time of year to turn over a new leaf and make promises to do things to make your life better, how about giving your body a good exfoliating scrub? Jaqua Pink Champagne Exfoliating Body Polish is just the product to do this.

Jaqua Pink Champagne Exfoliating Body Polish is formulated with fruit extracts, natural sugar and kukui nut, macadamia nut, sesame and sweet almond oils. It gently removes dull, dead skin cells, allowing new, radiant cells to rise to the surface. The skin is left silky-soft, radiant, and enveloped in a sweet, enjoyable fragrance.

It's so easy to use. On wet skin, lightly massage body polish over your body using circular movements. Rinse thoroughly and enjoy the glow! Nothing that a little bubbly can't cure.