For smashingly soft lips, try this heaven in a jar. Sister to la Mer’s marine based Miracle Broth, Crème de la Mere, this product does all it promises by leaving lips smoother, softer, and more supple than ever before.
Work it.
xx,
RyGuy
For years I have tried (and for the most part managed) to tame the “beast” that I call my hair. I have naturally wavy/curly hair by nature, but it isn’t pretty curly wavy hair a la Gisele. It’s a bit schizophrenic. Some parts wavy, some parts curly. Therefore, I typically blow my hair straight and/or use a flat iron. I also have a lot of hair, so this takes quite a bit of time. I’ve probably used just about every product that’s out there and I’ve found them all to work just about the same.
Recently, I kept reading about a new brand called Living Proof. I ignored it the first couple of times, figuring it would be the same as the rest, but after a stop into Sephora to pick up some sugar scrub, I had to try it out. There was a huge display and photos of before and after. Being the sucker that I am, I purchased the Straight Making Styling Cream for Medium to Thick Hair.
The special buzz behind this product is that it was created by a group of hair experts led by an MIT professor. They’ve created a formula that uses new technology to banish frizz from your hair. The majority of the products on the market have been using silicone based ingredients for years to no avail. The team at Living Proof used science to create the biggest breakthrough in frizz control in over 30 years.
So you’re wondering if it worked, right? I blew my hair straight last night. Before I had really even begun to blow dry, I noticed that my hair was already laying smoother and straighter. Blow drying was easier than usual and I only had to go over my hair with a few strokes of the flat iron to get any stray strands. (*Bonus- less damage). It’s pretty humid in New York these days, and my hair was perfectly straight and yes, completely frizz free. Today, my hair is till bone straight. Typically, I get really hot when I sleep and wake up with wavy hair in the morning which requires me to break out that darn flat iron for a touch up. No need. My hair is soft and smooth. This is the first time I have felt the need to rave about a hair straightening potion.
The company makes products for fine to medium hair, medium to thick hair, and thick to coarse hair, so it will work on all hair types. Also, they make a a product for when you want to wear your hair wavy as well. I haven’t tried it out just yet, but you can bet I probably will.
If you are like me and have been battling your unruly tresses for years, I suggest you take your lunch break to Sephora and pick up a bottle.
xx,
WhyDid
Once a week, we will be giving you the hottest beauty products and services to keep you looking as good as your clothes. You’re welcome in advance.
First product: Guerlain Midnight Secret
Late night, early morning refresher. Stay up as late as you want, and your skin will never tell. This late night recovery treatment detoxifies, hydrates, repairs and stimulates, with a potent cocktail of ingredients.
I swear by it.
xx,
RyGuy
As we all know, there is no quick fix for losing weight (well, at least not one that doesn’t involve scalpels and lasers). However, there are things they may aid in your battle with the bulge. One of these little tricks is an old South American tradition that is as easy as switching from coffee to tea.
South Americans are known for being fit and sexy. One reason for this, other than genetics, could be attributed to a daily ritual involving drinking a tea made from a species of holly called yerba mate. The leaves are collected, dried, steeped in hot water and then sipped from a dried gourd through a bombilla (fancy straw).
So what is all the fuss about? Well, yerba mate gives you energy like coffee and other caffeinated drinks, but without the jittery feelings and a more sustained effect. Researchers have also found that yerba mate is rich in antioxidants, vitamins (including A, C, E, and B’s), and minerals (iron, calcium, potassium, and zinc) as well as acting as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and yes– what you’ve been waiting for– a thermogenic (burns fat). Additional benefits include mental clarity as well as acting as a mood enhancer.
While people still drink yerba mate the traditional way (a la gourd and bombilla) you can also purchase tea bags for easy brewing. Like other teas, it can be sweetened with sugar or honey (I prefer mine with a little lemon). So if you’re willing to give up your morning coffee, I really can’t see the downside. It’s cheaper than Starbucks.
xx,
WhyDid
This morning I was lucky enough to be asked to volunteer my face for a makeup class that Linda Mason was teaching at her workshop in Soho. I remembered that many, many moons ago, Ms. Mason was the makeup artist for a runway show that I was in. That particular show was a bit “abstract” (read- I had plants in my hair and a yellow triangle on my eye), so I wasn’t exactly sure what I had gotten myself into, but was very pleasantly surprised.
Today, the students were learning about “bridal makeup.” Linda wanted me to tell them what kind of bride I would like to be. Ha! This has got to be a sick joke. I have no idea what type of bride I would like to be. So, I guess that made me the “indecisive bride.” Anyway, Linda did a demonstration for the students on my face where she played with different styles. My right eye was a soft, romantic bride while the left was more glamourous and sexy. She filled in my lips with pink and then red. She added shadow and tweaked liner. She was able to create several different looks with just little changes to my makeup. Each one was more stunning than the next. This woman is clearly a genius, I decided.
The students then took a break and my face was cleaned off. When they got back, the students got a chance to recreate the looks. A young lady taking her first makeup course was in charge of my next look. I was not facing a mirror, so I had no idea what she was doing. I snuck a glance or two and saw that she was using shades of blue and coral, and I’m not going to lie, I got a little bit nervous. I figured I was about to be “80’s bride.” However, when she was finished, I was amazed. She did a wonderful job and I left Linda’s workshop looking like a supermodel.
Chatting with Linda, you would never realize that she has quite the resume. She’s charming and sweet, but don’t be fooled. She’s painted the faces of models, actresses, and celebrities (Charlize Theron, Naomi Campbell, Joan Jett, Sarah Ferguson to name a few).
If you are a bride who knows what kind of bride she’d like to be, you are an aspiring makeup artist, or you just love makeup, you need to get down to The Art of Beauty. I know that when(if) the big day comes for me, I will most definitely entrust my face to Linda Mason.
The Art of Beauty -Linda Mason
26 Grand Street
212-625-0490
www.lindamason.com
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