My secret to battling unwanted blemishes: Tea Tree Oil by The Body Shop

 From pre-teen years through adulthood, one of the commonalities in the ages are blemishes. They are simply unavoidable. A pimple at its best to a cyst at its worst. Regardless to say, they are unwanted, and have the ability to linger and cause beauty pain. I am fortunate enough to say that they are uncommon for me. On the rare occasion that I have a blemish, one of my closest friends, makes every effort to point it out as she tells me "I should embrace my beauty mark".
My secret to getting rid of that unwanted visitor: tea tree oil by The Body Shop. It's the BEST natural solution to clear blemishes quickly and effectively without over drying the skin. This antibacterial formula is a culmination of lemon tea tree oil, trade tree oil and tamanu oil. The Body Shop carries an entire line of tea tree products: the oil, a blemish gel stick, exfoliating wash, face mask and concealer. This by a long measure, is the best product I have purchased for solving many skin issues including  blemishes, minor skin infections, uneven skin tones, cold sores and even athlete's foot.
Click here to purchase a bottle of The Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil for $9.

Bikini Grooming: The Brazilian Wax by Bliss World

Summer is upon us, and other than getting your bikini body in shape and buying some basic summer essentials, us ladies need to prepare for summer time grooming: the bikini wax!!  Rachel, who always does her detailed research, called me today to ohhh and ahhh over the Bliss World Brazilian Wax. She said not only was it painless, she can't wait to go again. I wasn't sure I heard correctly, because I have never had a woman tell me her "bikini wax" was painless. Go figure.......Well than I did some of my own research (but of course), and all the reviews are consistent with Rachel's: Bliss spa offers the best Brazilian bikini wax as quoted  by New York Magazine Best of New York. So guess what? That's right,  I made myself an appointment. And if you don't want to pick up the phone, click here, to book an appointment and schedule a specific beauty technician. Hmm, this experience isn't so bad thus far, is it??
So if you are in need of finding the perfect place to get a bikini wax, look no further. Click here to learn about their Brazilian Bikini Wax and to read consumer reviews.

Click here for Bliss World Spa Locations.

Okay Ladies.....Go and Get your bikini grooming on!!

My Love for Claremont Village, CA

I went for a mini getaway, 40 miles east of Los Angeles to Claremont Village. Tucked away in the Inland Empire, Claremont is the home to a prestigious cluster of five undergraduate and two graduate education institutions. This quaint village caters to college students and locals. Claremont has an electric vibe and a multifaceted feel. You can find many unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, bakeries and art galleries. In one of my first posts, I blogged about Bath Junkie, one of my favorite stores, which is located in the Village (this is the closest store to Los Angeles). Another one of my favorite stores is Amelie, an upscale clothing boutique offering many contemporary designers as well as collections from up and coming designers. Every Sunday Claremont has an outdoor farmer's market providing fresh organic produce. Claremont is also the home to the Folk Music Festival.  Many concerts also take place at the stylish and instrumentally diverse Folk Music Center, owned by musician Ben Harper.
Many people wonder why I love Claremont. Well, here is a photo journal of my last visit, and maybe you will see why I have a love and fondness for the village.......

Hotel Casa 425, is a stylish boutique hotel and lounge opening onto a tranquil courtyard with an outdoor "living room"

Bath Junkie offering your own scented bath products for men and woman and products for pets, the home and babies

Patty's.....a Mexican take-out restaurant which on many occasions has a long line to order food. All tortillas are hand made. Personally, I think they have the best taco's and I believe many would agree.

Amelie

Hero's and legends restaurant

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

Photo taken by me in Cabo San Lucas

Happy Memorial weekend!! This represents the start of summer, so start cleaning out your closets to make room for your summer and beach attire.

If you don't have an activity packed weekend, here are some "Memorial Day Weekend" suggestions......

Here are things to do in Los Angeles over the weekend

Here are things to do in New York over the weekend 

Here are things to do in Chicago over the weekend

Here are things to do in Miami over the weekend

So Soft, So Joie

Joie introduced it's new line this Spring, "Soft Joie". Joie is known for it's modern and fashion savvy collection made with luxurious fabrics to create the quintessential feminine style reflected in both their tops and dresses.

In Honor of The Los Angeles Lakers- Playoff Game 4 "Go Lakers"!

 Kobe Byant Jersey

If you know me well, it's no surprise that I am a dedicated Los Angeles Laker fan!! My close friends are aware that they should never ask me for plans during a Laker playoff game. I will either be at the game or in front of a big screen TV watching my favorite team play ball. As a true fan would do, I yell at the players and at times inform Phil how he should be coaching....yes, it's comical, but true.

I was at "The Sports Spectacular" Cedar Sinai Charity event this past Sunday night where they were auctioning off Laker jerseys and basketballs. I was not prepared to bid in the thousand dollar range so at best, I snapped away photos that can now be stored in my photo collection. And I thought I would share these photos!!

Signed Jerseys by Derek Fisher and Andrew Bynum

Signed Jersey by Pau Gasol

 Signed Basketball by Kobe Bryant

 Signed Basketball by Phil Jackson

The proud Laker Fan

Kooba Introduces Footwear

Kooba Molly Wedge $329

If you are a fan of the Kooba handbag line, like myself, you will be excited to know that they have launched a footwear collection for Spring 2010.

Kooba Mae Wedge $299

Kooba's footwear, which hits the stores this month, is stylish, sleek and sophisticated encompassing their effortless style that was first brought to us with their handbag line. The Brazil-made collection of flats and wedges incorporate details like python printed leather, studs and intricate buckles. They are currently avaliable at zappos.com and endless.com.