The Business of Beauty

Be sure to pick up the current issue of Health Magazine.  Our client Illume is part of a layout about ways to turn a bedroom into a soothing place.  Included in the recommendations are getting a non-glowing alarm clock, selecting sleepwear that doesn't scratch or constrict, picking out an amazing set of sheets, and relaxing to some candlelight ...ala Illume.  The story appears on page 37 and is lovely! Read Full Story

Free from the shackles of the ubiquitous custom, known as the anti-realism scent for women , eight actresses including the ever so striking, Monica Bellucci (who makes the cover wearing  a Christian Dior cashmere sweater ), Eva Herzigova , Charlotte Rampling, and Sophie Marceau among others, will all appear in the French Elle magazine sans fards ,   sans retouches (without wearing any makeup nor having any airbrushing done to their photos)—all in the name of not haute couture, but haute natural glory.   Apparently, it was photographer Peter Lindbergh, who successfully convinced the actresses to pose for a facial nude.  At first he let ... Read Full Story

Did your invitations to the Golden Globes, the SAG awards and the Oscars get lost in the mail? Well some of mine did- meaning that I didn't get invited to every event pre-award show or even the post-award parties! There were events that I would have *loved* to have attended-- particularly girl only or spa events. Thankfully while award season is almost over, the celebrations and events aren't. The celebrity-styled/ inspired hospitality lounge event, Pamper Me Fabulous , will get you celebrating and being pampered in nothing flat with top name beauty products and spas like Glowelle, Philosophy and OPI and celebrity beauty expert ... Read Full Story

How much difference does a hair cut make? It can make a lot of difference-- but sometimes it's about the tools and how you put the look together. As a beauty editor in past work lives and positions, I have had everything done to my hair including turning it orange (and trying to fix it) and cuts that work or didn't work. Here's the original look from one year ago that was created by another top stylist in LA-- which I loved. I had the opportunity to go Gavert Atelier last week for a haircut (and what turned out to be a lot more ... Read Full Story

Honoriing Ralph Lauren's latest fragrance Romance Always Yours , the brand created Romance vMAIL , a virtual Valentine to share with the special person in your life. How it works: 1) Upload a collection of photos to Flickr and create a slideshow. You can use just your photos or mix in some iconic romance shots by photograher Bruce Weber as well as featuring real-life model couple, Valentina & Luiz. 2) Create a customized soundtrack for your slideshow. Selecting from ten romantic tunes, you have exclusive (and free!) access to a new downloadable track from the Nat King Cole album of modern remixes. 3) Romance ... Read Full Story