03.14.2011
Three Questions With Amanda Peet

So I recently got the chance to interview actress Amanda Peet on her collaboration with Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips, my new obsession.  Over the years I’ve dabbled with a few different white strips and have been unsuccessful 90% of the time…until now.  What I love the most about these is the slogan “a brigher smile when you need it, no planning required” because let’s be honest, I’m never going to say “hey, it’s Sunday, time to whiten my teeth!”  That’s not realistic at all.  What is realistic is that the product promises noticeably whiter teeth after just one two hour treatment and it lasts for up to three months.

And with all that said, Amanda Peet took  the time to sit down with me and answer a few of my burning questions.  I have to say, after several celeb interviews, Amanda was refreshingly awesome and funny.  We chatted about everything from lip injections (she yelled “don’t touch it!” when I told her I have a small upper lip) to her favorite drink (a really good dirty martini) to how hot and amazing Ben Affleck is- she’s done two movies with him.

Q: What drew you in to partner with Crest?

A: I’m a really busy mom and a born multi-tasker…I thought the product was really incredible.  I don’t like to wear of lot of makeup so it’s really an incredible beauty tip.  It’s perfect for going on a date and you want to look a little bit more amazing…you can just throw them on and you’re done.

Q: What are your other beauty product secrets?

A: Tweezerman Tweezers, a really good blush (Amanda likes CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow) and Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream.

Q: If you could give any advice to your 22-year-old self, what would it be?

A: Dont worry too much, be single, be explorative, travel, sleep and drink (laughs all around).

 

02.02.2011
DERMAdoctor Photo Dynamic Therapy Sunlight-Activated Laser Lotion with SPF 30

So a lot of beauty products show up at my door but when I opened up the box that contained DERMAdoctor Photo Dynamic Therapy Sunlight-Activated Laser Lotion with SPF 30, I was VERY intrigued.  Not just like “hey, this might be cool” intrigued but like “wow, this could be a GAME CHANGER in beauty” intrigued.

What is it exactly?  Well it’s ground-breaking, patent-pending solar powered technology (how very 2011) in lotion form.  This lotion catures UV light and transforms it into visible red light, a provcen energy source for eliciting anti-aging effects on the skin.  Now after my recent aging skin revelation, this is what I need in my life.  In-office lasers and other light treatments are super expensive and require annoying doctor visits so this product seems like an easier, less exepensive (even at $85 a bottle) way to help restore your skin’s firmness, tone, elasticity, redness, etc.

How do you use it?  Well the directions are very clear that you’re not supposed to SEEK extra sun exposure to get the laser-like lotion to work (duh) but you just simply apply it every morning and reapply as necessary throughout the day.  Game changer people, game changer.

 

09.30.2010
Ralph Lauren Pink Pony 100 Bloggers Unite Against Cancer

So a few weeks ago, I was asked to participate in an amazing Ralph Lauren campaign called Pink Pony 100 Bloggers Unite Against Cancer.  I was super excited (and honored) to be included as one of the 100 bloggers and also super excited to help in the fight against cancer. For those who don’t know, the Pink Pony Fund was started in 2000 with a mission to reduce disparities in cancer care in medically underserved communities and ensure that treatment is available during the more curable stages.

This year Ralph Lauren is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pink Pony campaign, quite an accomplishment, and it’s not just the blogger campaign that makes this news exciting.  There will be a luxury auction hosted on CharityBuzz..com that will run from October 1st until October 21st and 100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the Pink Pony Fund.  OR you can text to donate: PINKPONY to 501501 will automatically donate $10 to the cause.  AND, on October 3rd and 4th, 100% of all net proceeds received from Pink Pony product sold at Ralph Lauren stores and on RalphLauren.com will benefit the Pink Pony Fund.

Also check out AOL’s StyleList.com to see the other 99 bloggers model their Pink Pony T-shirt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



08.04.2010
Completely Bare Laser Hair Removal

So living the LA life, I’m pretty much always dressed for summer…which is still something to get used to coming from the east coast, let me tell you.  It seems like I’m in a bikini at least once a week and it’s been causing major stress on my bikini line, as well as my mental state.  I used to wax in college because I found this amazing, cheap little hole in the wall that would do a Brazilian for $25 (NO JOKE) but then after college, I got lazy and/or stopped caring as much since I was so busy working that I didn’t really even have time for the beach.  Fast forward to LA 2010.  I can’t even tell you how many times someone yells “let’s go to the hot tub” and I cringe and have to think “ugh, am I prepared for the hot tub right now?”

After complaining non-stop to Sydne, she finally talked me into trying out laser hair removal and ladies, I’m never looking back.  Since I was also about to go to New York, I figured why not try out the famous Completely Bare Hi-Tech Spa, known for their laser hair removal and also happens to be near my old apartment (tear).  My technician was FABULOUS.  I was a litle freaked out because one, a stranger was about to look at my vajay and two, because well…lasers are scary!

My technician poured on globs of gel (kinda like Vaseline) and I prepared myself for the first laser snap to come.  Not gonna lie…it was a bit shocking but mostly cause I just didn’t know what to expect.  After the first few “snaps,” as I like to call them, you kinda just get used to the feeling and it doesn’t hurt so much after that.  Overall the pain is WAY less than waxing so I think it totally worth it.

The results so far?  I went about a week with ZERO hair growth, which I think is totally amazing after just ONE treatment (you usually need about 4-6 to see long-lasting results).  I’m definitely going back from treatment number two in another three weeks.

07.02.2010
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05.19.2010
Completely Bare Bum Facial

So bikini season is coming and one body part that’s often forgotten is your bum.  Cindy Barshop, owner of completely bare spa in New York, developed a very useful bikini/bum facial to minimize the damage from continual trauma from a bad wax, excessive shaving and ingrown hairs resulting in discoloration, scarring and hyper-pigmentation.  The treatment also treats acne, age spots and rough skin on the buttocks, ensuring that skin looks flawless in even the most itsy-bitsy of bikinis.  At the end of the treatment, skin feels baby smooth to the touch!  If you’re in New York, you should definitely check it out.

Step 1: Cleansing the area

Step 2: Crystal Microdermabrasion – exfoliates dead skin and scars of ingrown hairs

 

Step 3: Steaming – to help with the extractions of ingrown hairs and acne, as well as open pores

Step 4: Soothing Organic Mask – to close the pores and balance the skin

Step 5: LED Light Therapy -Green LED reduces melanoma production and pigmenation, BlueLED prevents bacteria and acne, Yellow LED detoxifies.

05.19.2010
Completely Bare Bum Facial

So bikini season is coming and one body part that’s often forgotten is your bum.  Cindy Barshop, owner of completely bare spa in New York, developed a very useful bikini/bum facial to minimize the damage from continual trauma from a bad wax, excessive shaving and ingrown hairs resulting in discoloration, scarring and hyper-pigmentation.  The treatment also treats acne, age spots and rough skin on the buttocks, ensuring that skin looks flawless in even the most itsy-bitsy of bikinis.  At the end of the treatment, skin feels baby smooth to the touch!  If you’re in New York, you should definitely check it out.

Step 1: Cleansing the area

Step 2: Crystal Microdermabrasion – exfoliates dead skin and scars of ingrown hairs

 

Step 3: Steaming – to help with the extractions of ingrown hairs and acne, as well as open pores

Step 4: Soothing Organic Mask – to close the pores and balance the skin

Step 5: LED Light Therapy -Green LED reduces melanoma production and pigmenation, BlueLED prevents bacteria and acne, Yellow LED detoxifies.