Entries in Beauty (5)

Sunday
Dec132009

Fly Away Essentials

I’ve met lots of great travel friends and brands on Twitter, and Lady Primrose is one my favorites. For close to 20 years, Lady Primrose has created custom guest amenity programs for four and five star hotels worldwide - St. Petersburg’s Grand Hotel EuropeRitz Carlton Half Moon Bay, and Capella Ixtapa to name a few.

Now you can travel in style with Lady Primrose products while avoiding delays at security and uncomfortable fights. The Fly Away Essentials kit complies with TSA regulations, is filled with Lady Primrose necessities and has room for your other favorite carry on items, too. The kit contains the line signature Liquid Cream Soap, Lip Full-Fill Balm, Hand Renewal Hydra-Creme and Revitalizing Foot Creme. For in-flight comfort snuggle up with the Lady Primrose Bamboo Travel Blanket and Pillow, a luxurious travel set with a smart blanket pocket - a cozy place to tuck feet for extra warmth.

Friday
Dec112009

The J List: Currently In Love With...

I am just back from a wonderful three day retreat at Stonewater Cove Resort and I love everything about this Missouri getaway, where the rugged outdoors intertwines seamlessly with unbeatable luxury. Stonewater Cove is a private, nearly 500 acre outdoor playground with endless ATV and hiking trails, 18 uniquely decorated guest rooms and suites, luxurious boats, and a wide variety of other lake and woods activities. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mark Twain National Forest and the clear, deep waters of Table Rock Lake, you can't help but feel relaxed.

 

After hearing my friend rave about the "Mexican Face Oil" that the Spa Director at Ceiba del Mar uses, I set out on a mission to find something comparable in the States.  Made from a blend of 11 essential oils derived from flowers and botanicals, RODIN olio lusso Face Oil is just the magic potion I was looking for. 

 

I've been stalking Clare Vivier handbags online for a while now and finally decided to order the Messenger Bag in navy and the La Tropézienne for use on a few upcoming travel jaunts. Clare's eco-minded handbags and accessories are made of high-quality canvas and leather, and her collection includes chic work bags, clutches and laptop cases at great price points. I was really excited to see Clare's designs on the shelves of Holt Renfew in Vancouver last week while I was there on a "Glam Girls Getaway"!

 

Tuesday
Feb242009

The Real McCoy : Hana Elite 100% Ceramic Flat Iron

 

Until recently I had no idea that most ceramic flat irons on the market use ceramic coating on metal base plates. The first flat iron I noticed that boasted 100% ceramic plates was the FHI Runway, which is a tad bit pricey. New on the market, the Hana Elite Flat Iron is 100% true, solid ceramic and available at a reasonable price. 100% ceramic prevents the iron from peeling or chipping, which exposes hair to damaging metal. As the pros know, the secret to ceramic hair straightening is in the ceramic technology itself - and Hana focuses on this to bring you a luxury flat iron at a down to earth price. Compared to the FHI Runway (which I am still DYING to try), the Hana Elite is a steal. The Hana Elite is also smaller than all of my other irons and comes with a heat proof storage pouch, making it easy to travel with.

 

Tuesday
Feb242009

Skin Saver : Tocca Body Polish

 

I have extremely dry skin and the never ending winter we are experiencing in DC is not helping. To keep my skin nice and smooth I have enlisted the help of Tocca's Crema De Sogno Body Polish. This gentle, moisturizing body scrub contains crushed olive granules to delicately exfoliate dry skin. Rich in natural oils, Tocca's luxurious formula boasts the emollient and healing properties of Italian olive oil, safflower oil and grape seed oil that leave the skin feeling soft, supple and delicately scented of sweet Italian blood orange.

 

Available at Bluemercury stores or online at drugstore.com.

 

Monday
Feb232009

IZUNAMI : A State of the Art Straightening Tool

 

As a curly girl who prefers to wear my hair straight, I am always up for trying new flat irons. You may recall my love for the Sedu Revolution and its versatile styling ability. I'm still committed to the Sedu, but I will admit to having an affair with a new flat iron. The IZUNAMI features state of the art technology using tourmaline, ionic and ceramic plates for a smooth and shiny look for all hair types. Available in three sizes, the IZUNAMI provides complete and efficient hair styling. With an unprecedented gliding ability, it is considered the world’s smoothest and safest ceramic flat iron, managing to reduce hair damage and promote healthy hair growth. For a limited time the IZUNAMI also comes in a beautiful brown, croc embossed, leather case. What can I say? I'm a sucker for packaging.