Be beautiful on the inside!

Happy Earth Day Glams!
So, I recently decided that it was time to really focus on my health and make my insides as beautiful as I try to make my outside.  Healthy is always in and great skin is all the rave! So, I starting juicing a few weeks ago to start the cleanse and drop some elbeez (lbs) of course.  I really went to town with it trying all kinds of combinations (celery, apple, ginger, carrot, kale, cucumber, parsley and the list goes on and on...).  Wow, this wasnt so bad at all - GAME ON!!   


After a week or so I started feeling truly amazing and by golly, I discovered that my skin starting glowing! Seriously, my skin was brighter and clearer and smoother (no lie!). I had more energy and my pants were starting to feel like they actually fit me!  YAY for glowing skin and clothes that fit!!
Now, if I could incorporate what I like to call "beauty juice" into my daily diet then I will have some gorgeous skin and good health, right? RIGHT! 
Seriously Glams,  I highly recommend you add fresh juice to your everyday intake. The results are AMAZING... but if you don't have the juicer or the time, some friends of mine have a juice company called Juice Hugger.  

Juice Hugger is a premium juice company using only the freshest organic produce available.  The have really cool and insanely healthy combo drinks like Berry Blessed and Goji Green Tea which is an anti-oxident power house!  Goji Berries are a super food with more antioxidants than anything known to man. Hands down. Combined with Green Tea, ginger, lemon and agave nectar it's been known to speed up the digestive system, burn fat and suppress hunger due it's high nutrient value.  It's incredible for healthy glowing skin without question!  My personal favorite is the Cucumber Glo which contains Cucumber, Aloe, Celery, Lemon, Ginger and Agave Nectar. It's crisp, light and very refreshing. Celery and Cucumber are well known as electric foods. You feel it after the first sip! So delish!!!
For information ordering information, check them out here: www.juicehugger.com


Anytime your insides look good, your outside is bound to follow. Take care of your bodies! We only get one and who doesn't want to feel and look amazing all while making your body  very, very happy! 


Juice on, my dear Glams, Juice on!

Ready, Set, Get Gorgeous in 4 minutes or less!

Hey Beautiful people!  Hope the sun is shining wherever you are!
So, a good friend of mine who happens to be a Mom with a three year old and is therefore  constantly on the go, asked me about what she can do in record speed to make her face for the day.
Since we all have had to rush out without the proper time to prep and beautify, here is my answer to minimize your routine to four steps and four products.  


Step #1
Use a tinted moisturizer to even out your skin tone and give your skin a perk.
I recommend Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer with spf 20. Its sheer and lightweight and comes in TEN shades. Pop that baby on and on to the next...



Step #2
Blusher is key to waking up that face and giving you a lovely flush.  Powder or Creme will do but make sure its a natural tone which matches your natural flush.  Pinch your cheeks and go with your own tone when picking a color.  I love Benefits Dandelion Pink Perk-Me-Up face powder and Benefit Hoola for more bronzy warmth.  You can use this in a few places.  First, smile for the apples of your cheeks and  brush powder high on your forehead and a touch on your nose.  This step should take approximately 45 seconds.

Step #3

Mascara will do wonders when it comes to your eyes! It draws more attention to your peepers and magically gives you a slight glam effect!  For a subtle yet defined look, I recommend Lancome Definicils - High Definition Mascara.  I always go with black but if you are very fair, I would use the Brown or Deep brown.  If you're prone to rubbing your eyes, use the waterproof version - Lancome Hypnose 

30 seconds later you have lashes that will take notice and you should absolutely feel free to bat them like Bambi.

Step #4
LIPS!!  Whether its good ole' Carmex or a tinted gloss or even full on lipstick, please make sure its something you can easily re-apply. Stay away from gloss pots and stick to glosses that are not super shiny. You want your lips to look and feel moisturized while keeping the color so it lasts all day.  These days, I am loving E.L.F Lipsticks because they feel and look moisturized with out the shiny discoball look. Save that look for an evening out.  E.L.F has great shades and they cost $5 bucks! (I have 3 of the same color for home, purse and my makeup kit). 20 seconds later and you are ... DONE!! 

So, these steps are quick and to the point and you'll get quicker with every application.  You will feel prettier and smile more while spending your precious time doing something else.  Who doesn't love that??

A fun little (expensive) trip to Bergdorf Goodman...

What a beautiful day in NYC! Sunshine and cool breezes... One particular  breeze blew me right into Bergdorf while I was passing the time before an appt.  Ah... the smell of expensiveness wafted right up to my nosy nose as I made my way downstairs to the Beauty floor. Now as many of you know, Bergdorf's aint cheap and the products they carry are not your everyday Sephora brands.  As I came down the escalator, a lovely woman named Fifi stopped me and asked me if I had ever heard of Natura Bisse from Spain.  Well, being the beauty/skincare/makeup whore that I am, I gasped and said "No... but I would love to hear more about it!!"...  
The next 45 minutes was a blur, but I can tell you this. These products are absolutely luxurious. We tried creams and serums and eye creams and I finally fell in love with their Sheer Creme named the "The Cure".  It's an anti-aging moisturizer with SPF 20 and "self-adapting" pigment.  It looks like a foundation mousse and adds a hint of glowy color to your skin which is nice when you dont want to wear foundation at all.  The self adapting pigment works on every skin tone so keep that in mind.  
My skin can be very dry especially with the change of seasons and when I applied it, my skin brightened and thanked me dearly for the much need moisture.  It felt so good!  Now, I may have been hallucinating but I could have sworn my face plumped and looked ages younger but I have been known to imagine such things after an afternoon Pinot Grigio.
So, the kicker is that it costs.........wait for it...........wait for it................... 
$160 dollars!  YES.... I KNOW (stop yelling at me)!!! But I only have one face and I'm always ready for the next big thing even if it means I can't eat for a few weeks.. (thank God Im juice-fasting this week)!
Ok, so I will use my new Face care and will let you know the results over the next few weeks.  But remember, that is why Im here Glams! I am more than happy to be your Guinea pig when it comes to BEAUTY!!!  Stay tuned...
http://shop.naturabisse.com

Armani rocks my world once again!!

Happy Friday everyone! Its a beautiful day here in New York City and Im loving the sunshine!  This weeks  makeup adventure included a shoot with the one an only Fran Lebowitz.  For those of you who aren't familiar, she is a best known for her sardonic social commentary on American life through her New York sensibilities and was a writer for Vanity Fair.  I had a great time with her as she is quite a character. We filmed as part of a documentary about her life in NY and the director was none other than Mr. Martin Scorsese. Yeah.. I know... Can you say WOW?  I dont have any pics yet but as soon I do I will post.
So we had a 4 hour break between scenes so I sauntered over to Saks Fifth Avenue to pick up my favorite foundation. GEORGIO ARMANI.  This is the foundation most respected in the industry and for good reason. It is just the best and feels amazing on your skin. It is silicon-based so it looks youthful when applied so be prepared for the oncoming compliments.  Now it ain't cheap by ANY means but SO WELL WORTH IT!! Best foundation hands-down.


I found my favorite eyebrow pencil ever! Yes ever! 
The Georgio Armani brow defining pencil is just... (shiver) awesome! Great staying power and smooth in application. Must-have!
I also picked up their Blushing fabric second skin blush which is creme based and ever-so-easy to apply. 
Now this product is great for those of you who want a very super-natural-just-came-in--from-the-cold-and-my-cheeks-are-rosy look. It truly blends in effortlessly and looks uber natural. Honestly its not my personal fave but I would recommend for the upcoming spring months.  Its a great product!
So if you haven't tried Armani, please do. They actually have some amazing products and I am a fan. Have a great weekend Glams!!