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01.05.2010
Taking my very first bubble bath in years

So I was talking to my friend Kelley on the phone the other night and she told me that she was tired and just wanted to take a bubble bath.  A bubble bath?  What a novel concept.  I can’t even remember the last time I took a bubble bath but something tells me that it was in High School, which was the last time that I would consider my tub clean enough to rest my bare bum on it.  In college, bubble baths are out of the question and up until now, I’ve always had roommates where I’d feel a little bad hogging the bathroom for that long (I mean when you’ve gotta pee, you’ve gotta pee, right?).

I started thinking about what I have in my apartment to create a peaceful scene and I think I did quite well.  I used Philosophy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath as super luxurious bubble maker that also curbs my cookie cravings.  I then lit my Diptyque Roses candle, which is one of my favorite scents, and the combo of chocolate and roses is pretty much nirvana in my book.  After relaxing for a bit in the tub, I then put on my comfy Soft Hugwear Spa Wrap so that I could dry off a bit with out putting my clothes back on.  Ah, a great day.  I think I’ll be doing this again soon.

01.04.2010
42Below Vodka’s Bombshell cocktail

So I recently had the chance to try the most amazing premium vodka, 42Below, and I really can’t say enough about it.  I whipped up their recipe that they’ve named “Bombshell,” the sexy new cocktail that was created especially for the world’s top supermodels at the Victoria’s Secret Viewing Party in early December.  Here’s the recipe so you can make one too:

“Bombshell”

  • 3/5 42 below passion fruit 42Below vodka
  • 1/5 42 below pure 42Below vodka
  • 1/5 cranberry juice
  • A splash of passion fruit puree and garnished with lemon

12.29.2009
New Year’s Eve Hostess Gift: Champagne Truffles from Teuscher Beverly Hills

So along with everyone else in the world, I’ve decided to try and get in shape this January as part of the “new, healthy Jamie” plan 2010.  We’ll see how it goes…but for now, I’m pretty obsessed with my latest guilty find- Champagne Truffles from Teuscher Beverly Hills.  Each chocolate is a delicate truffle blend of fresh cream, butter and chocolate with a champagne (um, Dom Perignon, btw) cream center surrounded by a dark chocolate ganache, enrobed in milk chocolate and dusted with sugar.  It’s pretty much heaven in your mouth.  I stumbled upon Teuscher Beverly Hills when I attended an event on Rodeo Drive a few weeks back and I could literally smell the chocolate from down the street…I was being called in.  It was fate.  These truffles also happen to make the perfect hostess gift for any New Year’s Eve party…or just for you.  Mine are for me and I have no intention of sharing!

12.29.2009
New Year’s Eve Hostess Gift: Champagne Truffles from Teuscher Beverly Hills

So along with everyone else in the world, I’ve decided to try and get in shape this January as part of the “new, healthy Jamie” plan 2010.  We’ll see how it goes…but for now, I’m pretty obsessed with my latest guilty find- Champagne Truffles from Teuscher Beverly Hills.  Each chocolate is a delicate truffle blend of fresh cream, butter and chocolate with a champagne (um, Dom Perignon, btw) cream center surrounded by a dark chocolate ganache, enrobed in milk chocolate and dusted with sugar.  It’s pretty much heaven in your mouth.  I stumbled upon Teuscher Beverly Hills when I attended an event on Rodeo Drive a few weeks back and I could literally smell the chocolate from down the street…I was being called in.  It was fate.  These truffles also happen to make the perfect hostess gift for any New Year’s Eve party…or just for you.  Mine are for me and I have no intention of sharing!

12.28.2009
Winter beauty essentials

So it feels like I literally just did my Fall essentials but it is that time, it’s officially winter and I have a whole new list of obsessions.  Each of these products are currently sitting on my bathroom sink and are almost dunzo.

 

Bare Escentuals Winter Escapade Buxom Babes Big & Healthy Lip Polish: this limited edition lipgloss is the perfect gift…for myself.  Yes, I said it.  I love it because it lets you sample four different shades and they all come in cute, travel-friendly sizes.

Jurlique Love Balm: Think TLC to go.  For $15 you get the ultimate product for moisturization and it comes in the cutest, most usable little pot.  What I adore about this product is that you can use it literally everywhere.  This means lips, elbows, cutciles, hands, knees, legs, nose, feet, etc.  A travel must-have for sure.

ARCONA Magic White Ice:I looooooove this daily hydrating gel.  Moisturize your skin without clogging pores and also protect against environmental damage.  This product uses white cranberry complex and hyaluronic acid to neutralize free radicals.  It’s cooling and fabulous.

Harajuku Lovers “Snow Bunnies” Baby: Ah, my love for all things Gwen Stefani will never end.  Though I’m a loyal fan of “G”, lately I’ve been wearing “Baby” and I can’t help but love her cute winter outfit.

LATHER Skincare Coconut Creme Body Whip: It’s truly a tropical vacation in a plastic container. As soon as I open up this jar, I immediately imagine myself on a Hawaiian beach, with a cocktail, naturally.  Coconut oil provides light moisturization while aloe vera provides calming relief to sensitive, irritated or sun-burned skin.  Perfect for a cold, winter day or after my imaginary tropical vacaton.

 

 

12.23.2009
I’m off to New York!

So I’m off to New York today to spend the next 10 days with my family.  I may or may not end up blogging a bit, depending on time, but if I don’t, have a happy holiday and thanks so much for reading in 2009. =)

xo,

Jamie

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