Archive for February 13th, 2008

Clarins Spa treatments make me dream… »


I’d pretty much do anything for a day at the spa. Almost anything…no anything. And a week at the spa is a real dream. Imagine an entire week of spa treatments and healthy meals, hikes in the mountains then a deep tissue massage? That’s what I need. I’d settle for a long luxurious day full of pampering, this is what I’ve been daydreaming about.

Clarins recently hosted a spa day for Clarins Spa Day at the Argyle Spa in the Sunset Tower Hotel. Clarins Celebrity Makeup Artist Nick Barose invited his clients to enjoy a relaxing day. Here is the scoop:

Celebrities’ must-try treatments:

Lyndsy Fonseca (Desperate Housewives) enjoyed the Ultimate Body Lift. An intensive stimulating treatment refines the appearance of skin, perking up overall tone and helping your body to look smoother and more streamline. Circulation is boosted, reducing fluid retention.
Natural beauty secret…. Clarins new Body Shaping Supplement with Peruvian Uncaria Tomentosa, which helps to prevent the body from storing excess fats.

Christina Hendrick (in the upcoming film La Cucina) and Tamara Mello (from the tv show Popular) both enjoyed the Thirsty Skin Soother. This treatment delivers a moisture rush to dehydrated or sensitive skin to counteract the effects of pollution, indoor cooling and heating, along with stress. Taut skin feels silky-soft, comfortable, and glowing again.

Natural beauty secret…. Clarins new HydraQuench line with Vitamin D-rich Hop from Bavaria and Katafray bark from Madagascar.

Amanda Brooks (in the upcoming film My Best Friend’s Girl with Kate Hudson) enjoyed the Moisture Maximizer treatment. This body treatment drenches dry or dehydrated skin in moisture, dramatically transforming skin to a silky soft texture. Natural beauty secret…. Moisture-Rich Body Lotion with Candlenut Oil from Hawaii helps nourish the skin.

Kathleen Robertson (in the upcoming film The Hill) enjoyed Clarins new Relaxing Massage know for its slow and relaxing movements to help melt tension in both the body and mind. Natural beauty secret…. Relax Body Treatment Oil, containing Geranium and Chamomile for their soothing benefits.

You can experience the Clarins Touch at any of the below locations.

Clarins Skin Spa Madison
1061 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10028, 212-734-6100
Clarins Boutique and Treatment Room Columbus
247 Columbus Avenue
NY, New York 10023, 212-362-0190
Frédéric Fekkai Fifth Ave.
712 Fifth Avenue
Fourth Floor New York, NY 10019
Frédéric Fekkai Beverly Hills
440 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-777-8700
Frédéric Fekkai Palm Beach Brazilian Court Hotel
301 Australian Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-833-9930

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Elle Style Awards 2008 »

The Red Carpet was full of glamour, gorgeous girls and guys and lots of razzle-dazzle at the Elle Style Awards on Tuesday night held at the Westway Studios and staged in association with H&M. A true A-list crowd of stars and celebrities are in attendance and everyone looked pretty fabulous. Kylie Minogue won the top award of Woman of the Year and looked stunning in a full length olive green

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Sexy Time »

February is here. That means all of Coupledom is aflutter arranging plans for the 14th - Valentine’s Day. Lots of twosomes are scrambling to get reservations to the city’s most romantic candlelit eatery or tickets to the hottest show in town. Of course, some guys will just present the obligatory bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolate or maybe even tiny boxes only big enough to hold pretty, little things that sparkle. For others, Valentine’s Day will bring intimate nights at home showering each other in love. If your plan involves hanging the “Do Not Disturb” sign on your front door, Ms. New Beauty knows being everyday beautiful might not be enough to really set the mood. This night might be the night that Pretty Paula wants to vamp it up a bit and Sexy Susan for a night. So MNB encourages you to try some of these products to make the most of that sexy night with your special someone.

Laura Mercier Diamond Duster

One of the most indisputable laws of sexy is “when you feel sexy, you look sexy.” That subtle shot of confidence, just knowing you are hot stuff, is enough to let the rest of the world know it too. Start your night off right but treating yourself to the sexy delicate touch of this light duster. It has all the glamour of a feather boa without the all the hooker/brothel-esque connotations. Lightly dip this into your favorite loose shimmer powder, like this one from Too Faced . Then, dust along all the places where you want his eye to travel, like your collarbone and sternum, gently along your shoulders, and just atop your cheekbones. This brush will tickle both your skin and your inner goddess.

$22, available at Sephora

Victoria’s Secret So Sexy Natural Hold Hairspray

To make sure sexy is the first thing he thinks when he sees you, you definitely want to have a head full of sexy, shiny hair. Regardless of what your texture is or the style that you choose, you absolutely want to have hair that moves. Helmet head is never sexy. But if your hair needs a little more help to stay in place, reach for this hairspray. It’ll give your hair and style the volume and definition that it needs but it’s flexible enough so that your lucky guy can run his hands through it without getting stuck. This will also make your locks look shiny and healthy. Remember, with hairspray, less is always more. I prefer to spray a mist up in the air and let it settle down onto my hair rather than spray it directly on my head. For any flyways, spray a quick shot on comb and gently slide through to tame without making your hair sticky and tacky.

$8.50, available at Victoria’s Secret

Trish McEvoy Sexy #9

For Valentine’s Day, you want to smell as sexy as can be. For some women, that means wearing a heady musky scent. For others, it can be something light, fruity and floral. But regardless of your choice, you certainly don’t want to rely on that old reliable scent that you wear day in and day out. The last thing you need to be reminded of at Valentine’s is sitting in your cubicle and staring at a computer screen. Try this sensual scent that is a complete break from everyday and will get you in a sexy kind of mood. Even the bottle is a departure from the average and is a throwback to those days of Old Hollywood glamour when women got done up for dinner regardless of whether it was downstairs in the kitchen or uptown at the Russian Tea Room.

$95, available at Saks

Agent Provocateur Titillation Lip and Nipple Balm

The sexy lingerie brand known for its exquisitely detailed pieces and cult-like celeb following also makes sexy little fragrance and beauty offerings. This kitschy, tongue-in-cheek duo is the perfect beauty gift to give your man. One of these black orbs is packed with a rich and moisturizing lip balm to keep you kissable. The other, well it’s got a nipple balm inside to moisturize and, ahem, stimulate your senses. I bet you never knew your nipples needed balm until now. And, I’m sure your date for the night will enjoy kissing both balms off of you!

$40, available at Bloomingdale’s

Feel sexy, look sexy, and stay sexy all night long, and you don’t have to tell your man that Ms. New Beauty told you!

Oh, and just in case “sexy” isn’t in your Valentine’s vocab, stay tuned for a beauty recommendations for a night out with the girls, a date with someone special, and for a night in with numero uno.

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What To Eat For A Better Sex Life »

Mood Enhancers
Foods like oysters really can ignite passion in the bedroom. How? They’re good for your heart. And what’s good for your heart is good for your libido, too. After all, if your arteries are clogged, getting blood to flow down south can be problematic, says Bonnie Dix, M.A., R.D., of the American Dietetic Association.
Oysters
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