The Beauty Sleuth

In almost any magazine, you’ll see models and celebrities alike with perfect, voluminous locks in all lengths. Full, bouncy and natural looking. But before you go all Hair-envy on me, let me share with you what all these beautiful women have in common. They are masters of illusion, or at least their stylists are! Hair extensions have revolutionized the way women can style and wear their hair like never before.
There are many variations on the market today, ranging from semi permanent to temporary, making it easier than ever to have the thickness, texture and length you have always wanted. I have been using clip in hair extensions on photo shoots for years because of the ease and speed in which I can add the volume and length I need for any given shoot. My personal choice has always been for top quality (otherwise known as Remi quality ) human hair because I can style and blend it seamlessly into my clients existing hair. » Read the rest of this entry …

What: Designer Heike Jarick’s Sample sale

When: 08 November at 10:00 – 12 November at 19:00

Where: 262 West 38th Street, Suite 503, New York, NY 10018

Why: Because she is one of New York’s best kept secret and her clothes and accessories are amazing. Every woman should have something of Heike’s in her wardrobe!

I won’t be missing it ,

TBS

From the Beginning

Rossano Ferretti’s olive grove on his one hundred acre property which winds its way down to the sea, is situated in the Puglia region of Italy. For Ferretti, this grove represents the entire philosophy Ferretti has for hair. The idea that nature provides and nurtures and nourishing us is all important to his beliefs— Its deep rooted,  going back to nature.

Most people will tell you that fifty is a pretty significant number. Especially when it comes to age. Half a century, five decades, whatever way you cut it, it’s a momentous passage of time. For Rossano Ferretti who is a softly spoken yet impassioned individual, celebrating his fiftieth came by way of the opening of his signature Metodo Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa in New York City’s historic Fuller building located at 595 Madison Avenue at 57th Street. I had an opportunity to sit down with him and talk about his new space, his philosophy on hair and why he thinks fashion and trends are old school.

“We are just Passion :: Client and Respect”
For Rossano Ferretti, the notion of forgetting where you come from is not an option. In fact, he celebrates his humble beginnings ( he’s originally from the tiny hamlet, Campegine just outside Parma, Italy, where the total inhabitants maxed out at around 300 people ) all the time. This is the place where he was captivated by the essence of hair and hair cutting, witnessed by observing his grandfather, who, as the community’s stylist would regularly cut all the villagers hair in the town square. It was he who recognized that Rossano possessed the gift in his fingers and despite the fact that he had ideas on becoming an architect, eventually embraced his legacy and entered into the family business. He traveled and trained in London during the 60‘s and 70‘s with some of the best stylists of the time, with legends like Vidal Sassoon, learning the techniques and styles that made Sassoon famous— Sharp and geometric and anything but natural looking. He went on to make his mark in the beauty industry, shedding old ideas and creating newer, more thoughtful ones. After hundreds of fashion shows and campaigns world wide, he eventually developed his own Metodo or method of hair cutting that represented his philosophy and respect for the natural movement of hair. He is one of only two hair stylists in the world, ( his mentor, Vidal Sasoon being the other ) who holds a patent on the methodology of a hair cutting technique. » Read the rest of this entry …

October is a great month. It’s the time of year when things start to gear up pretty much everywhere ( the kids are well into school, events are buzzing in the city, and abundant harvesting in happening in the country, to name but a few) and nature starts to slow down. Its also a time to rally around an all important cause that affects so many—October is the Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the leading cancer in women nationwide and each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer alone. I don’t know about you, but my family has not been spared from receiving the devastating news of testing positive for the disease. But it needn’t be the end of life, clearly with all the advances in screening technology and early detection, more women are surviving and thriving. My Mother in law is a testament to how positive thinking and proactive action can save a life. She is one thousands of resilient women who have survived, but the tragedy is that every year,  there are still so many who don’t.

How can you get involved?? Many beauty and fashion brands support Brest Cancer Awareness Month by creating limited time only product as well as donating a portion of the proceeds to several BCA charities and foundations. They act big by putting their money where their mouth is  and by supporting this cause they become leaders in the challenge to find a cure. With this in mind, I ask you to take a look at the sampling of product available this month and think about doing something that’s not only good for you, but will also assist these important foundations who are diligently working to find the cure that could help save millions of lives.

Think Pink!

Jo Malone
Jo Malone is giving $14,000 of the proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation when you purchase her COMING UP ROSES Red Roses Cologne and Bath Oil; $90 for a 3.4 fl. oz. bottle of cologne, $60 for an 8.5 fl. oz. bottle of bath oil, Available at jomalone.com . Seven types of roses were used, in addition to violets and lemon, to bring you this crisp, full-bodied scent, made for both spritzing and splashing.

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection
Estée Lauder is donating $500,000 from all sales of its Pink Ribbon Collection to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. GLOW ON Jeweled Pink Ribbon Compact & Brush Set,; $45, esteelauder.com Perfect your skin-safe faux tan with Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer-and look good while doing it, using the gold pink-ribbon compact.

Skyn Iceland
Team Skyn Iceland is working hard to raise money for American Cancer Society. Do what you can and help them reach their goal of raising $2500.00 for the cause.
But they aren’t stopping there: The lovely people at S.I. have also created the Breast Cancer Awareness Detox Kit for Stressed Skin. This is a daily, a core regimen that helps to bring exhausted, irritable skin back into balance within five days. $5.00 from all sales of the kit will go to the Cancer Support Community.
The kit consists of a one month supply of:?Glacial Face Wash with Biospheric Complex 1 US fl oz?Arctic Face Mist with Biospheric Complex 1 US fl oz?The ANTIDOTE Quenching Daily Lotion with Biospheric Complex 0.5 US fl oz?Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex 0.5 US oz?Stress deprives skin of nutrients, moisture and oxygen. And when skin is starved, it’s less supple, drier, more prone to irritation, inflammation and premature aging. The Detox Kit gives stressed skin a fighting chance. These four products work in harmony to help heal exhausted, irritated and depleted skin so it emerges soft, clear, fresh and glowing. Price: $45.00. Available at www.skyniceland.com

Clinique
Clinique is launching two special products next month to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
A new limited-edition bottle of the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion will be available in October.  The new bottle features a key ring with a pink ribbon and Clinique “C” charms. The new bottles of this best selling product will sell for $45.50. Ten dollars from the sale of each bottle will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. If you want to go pink, a limited edition lip trio key ring featuring three Clinique lip products will also be available throughout October. The key ring features a Long Last Glosswear in Clearly Pink, Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Grapefruit and a Different Lipstick in Glazed Berry. This is a great on-the-go product that would come in handy regardless of the fact that $4 from sale of each key ring goes to raising awareness for breast cancer research.
Look for these new Clinique beauty products at The Bay, Sears, Holt Renfrew, Sephora, Murale and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Mama Mio Skincare

Mama Mio Skincare will be donating $1 to the cancer support charity, Look Good…Feel Better for every Boob Tube ($45) and Boob Tube Magic Shimmer ($30) sold on MamaMio.com.
 
About Boob Tube: A bust and décolletage cream, the gravity-defying formula promotes firmer, fitter, glowing, dewy, youthful skin from the neck down. The product is smartly accompanied by an instructional self-breast-exam pamphlet.

Noodle & Boo Love Light Candle

During the month of October, 50% of sales proceeds from the Love Light Candle benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Signature Glowology fragrance wrapped in a soy blend of essential oils. Light and fresh scent fills the rooms with unassuming pleasure. 100% cotton wick for clean burn.
The Candle comes in a beautiful 12 ounce frosted glass apothecary jar and arrives in signature box.

GloMinerals

Leading makeup line, gl?minerals has exclusively launched for Breast Cancer Awareness month, gloGloss in Pink Blossom that gives lip a high-shine, pink sherbet hue. The creamy mineral formulation contains nourishing anti-oxidant ingredients vitamins A, C, E and green tea plus moisturizing safflower oil and aloe which provides vital nutrients to the lips to keep them healthy while looking beautiful.  During the month of October a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation BCF.  gl?minerals gloGloss retails for $15.50 and is available www.glominerals.com.

Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder will be launching two new pink lines for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection includes three pretty pink shades of lipstick and a cute croc lipstick case. The Estee Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Lip Design Collection features four new lip glosses and the same bag. These glosses range from barely there nude rose to deeper shades. Both of the sets will be available for $30.00 in stores in October.
If pink lips aren’t your thing, there’s more. A Jeweled Pink Ribbon Pin will be available from Estee Lauder for $18.00 to sparkle on your clothes. Also, the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup is going pink with a new sleeve for October.

Crater Lake Company Glisten Up Hair and Body gloss

Crater Lake Company’s Glisten Up! Hair & Body Gloss not only gives your locks shine and infuses moisture to your skin, it also makes self breast exams easy and stress-free.  When performing a self breast exam, it is recommended that a woman applies lotion, cream or oil in order to make movement easier.  Crater Lake Company will give 20 percent of their profits from the sale of Glisten Up! to BreastCancer.Org.  $13.95.  www.craterlakecompany.com

GoldFaden

Premium skincare line Goldfaden has teamed up with CEW’s Cancer & Careers Organization and will be donating 20% of proceeds from the Instant Face Lift when purchased on www.glow.com, www.dermstore.com or www.goldfaden.com during the entire month of October.    Goldfaden Instant Face Lift retails for $75.00.  For an instant pick-me-up, Goldfaden’s Instant Face Lift is formulated with organic red tea and seaweed extract—two powerful anti-oxidants guaranteed to smooth away tired, stressed and sagging skin. 

Philosophy
CLEAN CONSCIENCE Shower for the Cure gel, $20, available at sephora.com. Use this gentle milk-based cleanser as a shampoo, body wash, and bubble bath, and join Philosophy ambassadors Claire Danes and Vanessa Redgrave in funding the search for a cure. All the proceeds go to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Sephora

Perfect Ten Brush Set ($150 Value) What it is:A 10-piece Sephora Professionel Brush set for face, eyes, and lips. What it does:This stellar collection of makeup artist-tested brushes features superb durability and craftsmanship. Though made to last, these brushes are just as beautiful as they are functional. Each frosted pink handled brush is handcrafted from top-quality natural and synthetic fibers. What else you need to know: Set includes:- Fan Brush- Blush Brush- Powder Brush- Concealer Brush- Contour Brush- Eyeshadow Brush- Small Eyeshadow Brush- Dual-Sided Brow Brush and Lash Comb
Sephora will donate $1 from the sale of this product to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime. For more information, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

Bath By Bettijo

Bath by Bettijo’s Fenomenole is an all-natural oil blend of pure pink grapefruit essential oil that makes monthly self breast exams a
cinch! During the month of October Bath By Bettijo will donate one quarter of the proceeds from the sale of Fenomenole to the American Cancer Society (ACS).  SRP: $12.50.  www.bathbybettijo.com

CHI Air

CHI AIR world renowned hair tools introduces a Limited Edition Combo Pack to help the fight against breast cancer. The pack includes a hairstyling iron, a hair brush and thermal mat to make styling a breeze. The CHI Combo Breast Cancer Combo Limited Edition set comes with CHI revolutionary classic tourmaline ceramic flat Iron 1” , a hot pad and a styling brush all available in Tickle Me Pink. The CHI AIR EXPERT CLASSIC Ceramic Flat Iron utilizes the latest innovative technology combining Tourmaline Ceramic with even heat distribution, producing an exceptionally high amount of negative ions and Far Infrared which reduce static electricity for that perfect style. The floating ceramic plates produce Far Infrared and moist heat that smooth hair cuticles to lock in moisture and block out humidity and frizz. Use the brush to help you straighten, smooth, curl or wave. The styling possibilities are limitless. Other professional features include a temperature dial, flash heat up and a 9 foot swivel cord. On the road? A convenient elastic strap wraps the thermal mat around your iron so you can take it wherever you go.
2 year limited warranty.
For more information, visit www.chihome.com. Available at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Best Buy and Target.com; retails

POMEGA

Biodynamic and organic skincare line Pomega will be donating 10% of proceeds from sales of ALL Pomega5 products in October (BCA Month) and November (Pomegranate Month) to the CA-based To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation. The Pomega5 products feature potent natural ingredients like pomegranate seed oil/CLnA, which has been shown to stimulate cell production and promote regeneration of the epidermis. Multiple studies demonstrate the efficacy of pomegranate seed oil in treating multiple diseases, including breast, prostate and skin cancer. To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation is a volunteer organization that works to increase awareness about Breast Cancer, offers financial help to those living with the disease and provides grants for early detection screening, support programs, and educational services.

Melange

Melange Perfume JUST came out with an amazing Solid Perfume Palette Collection. And to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, 20% of October sales from their Pink Floral Palette are being donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Inspired by the artists’ palette, each Melange Perfume Blending Palette contains four solid perfumes in a magnetized black parchment kit with blending instructions. Each solid perfume is a finished fragrance, inspired by the most sought-after notes in custom blending. Each fragrance in the palette is designed to be worn alone, or blended with others in the palette to create a unique custom blend.

• The Floral Palette contains:

Jasmine & Neroli
Casablanca Lily & Tuberose
Japanese Tea Rose & Sakura
Frangipani & Gardenia

Palettes retails for $28

Skin 2 Skin

Erase wrinkles and give back with Skin 2 Skin™ Care’s all natural Anti-Aging Set. Complete with a daily White Tea Anti-Aging Face Wash, Anti-Aging Eye Gel and Aging Intervention Cream, this set fights fine lines and wrinkles and will 20 percent of its proceeds to will then be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  SRP: $163. www.skin2skincare.com

Fragrance Net

This October, FragranceNet.com will give back when you purchase a femininely-pink fragrance. Choose from Lacoste Touch of Pink ($36.19), Alfred Sung Pure ($25.19), Lulu Guinness Pink ($39.19) and Aquolina Pink Sugar ($30.19). Fifteen percent of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. www.fragrancenet.com

China Glaze

Pretty in pink! Paint your nails in Rich and Famous by China Glaze, a preppy-chic creamy, rich pink. Show your support for the cause while helping raise awareness. China Glaze will donate 18% of the sales to raise breast cancer awareness. SRP: $6.50/Sally Beauty Supply Stores nationwide.

Juara Skin care

JUARA Skincare is collaborating with Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation’s Cancer and Careers from October through December 2010. JUARA will be donating 10% of their proceeds from sales of the Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask on JUARA’s online boutique www.juaraskincare.com to Cancer and Careers.
“We chose this mask for Breast Cancer Awareness Month because Turmeric is such a key ingredient in Indonesian herbal medicine to maintain health and well-being, says JUARA Co-Founder Metta Murdaya, a native of Indonesia. “It is drunk in daily tonics and used in beauty rituals to benefit the body in many ways, including increasing radiance of skin, balancing digestion, detoxifying your circulatory system, ridding the body of ailments, and helping it to stay strong and protected.”
To purchase JUARA’s Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask and help donate to CEW Foundation’s Cancer and Careers and help support employees with cancer, visit www.juaraskincare.com. JUARA is sold at luxury apothecaries and spas worldwide, as well as online at www.JUARAskincare.com for more info on employees with cancer visit: www.cancerandcareers.org.

Kimara Ahnert
Kimara Ahnert Pucker Pink Ribbon Lipstick is a new shade added to the collection to help in the fight against breast cancer.  Purchase this and 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Libby Ross Foundation to help fund programs for prevention, support and research.

Price:  $24.00 at Kimara.com

La Natura
The soothing organics of LaNatura’s Feel Well Lavender Hand Cream can be yours. The hand cream is a natural moisturizing hand cream that repairs and renews the skin, all while providing extreme comfort, hydration and environmental protection from the sun and pollutants. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, LaNatura will donate 5 percent of the proceeds to City of Hope, an organization that benefits those affected by breast cancer. SRP: $17. Also from LaNatura is Believe By Carina, a fresh sparkling
fragrance that includes ginger, grapefruit, mandarin enhanced by amber notes to comfort the soul. Five percent of the proceeds from Believe also benefits City of Hope. www.lanatura.com