I am so excited about this contest!  I have 3 pairs of Limited Edition Precision Tweezers (retail: $33.00) by Anastasia to give away!

“The Women’s Cancer Research Fund is a remarkable organization that has helped countless women affected by cancer.  I’ve lost too many close friends and clients to this disease and it is so important to me to support any efforts to help find a cure.  WCRF is so close to my heart and I hope you’ll join me in the effort to raise much needed awareness and funds to continue the fight.” - Anastasia Soare

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The pairing of two must-haves!  Anastasia’s Precision Tweezers are custom decorated with a breast cancer ribbon in genuine Swarovski sparkling pink crystals.  Swarovski, known for it’s light-filled and luxurious crystals that truly mesmerize the eye!  Show your support of WCRF while tweezing in style…50% of all proceeds made from the sale of this tweezer goes to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund.  Sold EXCLUSIVELY at Nordstrom for a limited time only.

TWEEZER FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Limited Edition WCRF Design
• Designed by Anastasia herself to handle even the finest of hairs with ease and precision
• Hand crafted in Italy from the highest quality steel
• Custom-slanted top and calibrated tension

WOMEN’S CANCER RESEARCH FUND:

WCRF is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) that was established to support innovative research, education, and outreach directed at the development of treatments, prevention and the approach to the early diagnosis for all women’s cancer.  Anastasia Beverly Hills, Inc is honored to support the WCRF commitment.  To learn more about the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, please visit www.eifoundation.org.

ANASTASIA’S TIPS/HOW TO USE:

• Tweeze hair in the direction of hair growth.
• Tweeze just the stray hairs below the arch, being sure not to dig into the middle or over tweeze.

CONTEST:

Please leave your name & email address in the comments.  US residents only, please.  I will run this contest for a week, and will announce 3 winners next Wednesday.  Good luck!

BREAST CANCER: 

Have you been affected by breast cancer?  Please share your stories! 

BUY YOUR OWN TWEEZER, SUPPORT WCRF!  Go here to buy these Limited Edition Tweezers at Nordstrom!

How great does this look!  I love it!

Classic Cookbook by Philosophy is a compliation of their award-winning shampoo shower gel, and bubble baths.

Celebrate the holidays and Sephora’s 10-year anniversary with Philosophy’s award-winning, ultra-rich shampoo, shower gel, and bubble baths. The Classic Cookbook contains Strawberry Milkshake, Red Velvet Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Senorita Margarita, Coconut Frosting, Cinnamon Buns, Double Rich Hot Cocoa, Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla Birthday Cake, and Melon Daiquiri. When you feel like you need a taste of the real thing, the Classic Cookbook also contains some of our favorite recipes, so you or your gift recipient can make delicious treats at home for the holidays!

The classic cookbook collection includes ten 2 oz bottles of Philosophy’s famous recipes.

$40.00 - BUY IT HERE!

Recently I was sent a big package full of samples from International Orange.  I was really excited to try them out because I’d read so many wonderful things about their products online. 

I tried each of the products listed below, and honestly - I could never choose a favorite.  They are each amazing.  If I had to pick something out as the best - I would lean towards RESTORE a hair wash, and NOURISH a hair cream.  My hair smelled and felt amazing.  When my husband snuggled in for bed after I had used it - he kept telling me how amazing my hair smelled.  And it did, it was truly amazing.

I use ANOINT a body oil after I’ve taken a shower.  I rub some on my wrists, and behind my ears - and I smell like I’ve spent the day at the salon.  It’s just the most relaxing smell, it’s wonderful.

I haven’t used the small sample of BATHE a bath soak quite yet, because I’m saving it for a special occasion.  At $75 for 16 ounces, I’ll wait until I’ve had a really bad day. 

International Orange

The careful selection of each ingredient in their product line reflects their standard of quality and purity.  No synthetic elements are even considered.  Each product is made with certified organic, wild-crafted or bio-dynamically grown ingredients of the highest integrity and are source from the finest available growers.  All vegetable oils and butters are fair trade.  All products are crafted by hand.

Awaken intrinsic beauty through daily practice.  Made with the earth’s best ingredients.

These 3 scent components compromise each blend:

• exotic ceremonial flowers
• uplifting citruses
• healing herbs

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 

• Rare organic, wild-crafted and bio-dynamic ingredients
• An intelligent body card practice, like YOGA for your skin
• Aroma-therapeutic essential oils and ingredients blended with a purpose
• Beautiful modern apothecary products for nourishing skin and body

International Orange’s Modern Apothecary Products are an Intelligent Body Care Practice that is a Daily Ritual of Organic Wellness.

STEP 1 Begin by purifying skin + hair, opens the pores and prepares the body to receive with CLEANSE a body wash and RESTORE a hair wash.

STEP 2 Transformative natural ingredients replenish and protect skin + hair with NOURISH a hair cream and ENRICH a body lotion.

STEP 3 Neutralize body odor and fortify the immune and lymph systems with BALANCE a deodorant.

STEP 4 At the close of your day, draw a warm bath and leave your day behind with BATHE a bath soak.  Bringing the daily ritual full circle, this bath is grounded and ethereal.  Let go and move forward…beautifully.

CLEANSE a body wash
A purifying body wash to awaken, stimulate, and prepare the skin to receive nutrients and hydration. Bergamot Peel purifies and promotes circulation, Calendula Blossom hydrates and heals, and Lavender Flower soothes. Buy Now 

ENRICH a body cream
A very emollient body lotion that delivers highly restorative and enriching hydration. Avocado Oil is rich and rejuvenating. Aloe soothes. Shea Butter softens and heals with Vitamins A and E. Bergamot Peel has regenerative properties and uplifting scent. Tuberose Petals adds an exotic scent. Buy Now

RESTORE a hair wash
A luxurious and healing hair wash to deliver restorative nutrients to the hair as it cleanses. Nettle gently balances oils and stimulates hair growth. Bergamot Peel purifies and invigorates. Geranium Flower supports hydration and helps balance oils. Seaweed hydrates the hair and heals the scalp. Buy Now

NOURISH a hair cream
A multi-purpose conditioning hair cream to hydrate, protect, and lightly scent with 12 herbal infusions and essential oils. Golden Jojoba and Macadamia Nut Oil enriches the hair, imparting a silken quality without residue. Jasmine Blossom and Tuberose Petal leave an exotic perfume. Buy Now

BALANCE a deodorant
A neutralizing body deodorant with extraordinary antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that gently fortifies the immune system. Lavender Flower is refreshing and antibacterial. Echinacea Root increases bodily resistance to infection and impurities. Comfrey Leaf is an astringent and antioxidant. Buy Now

ANOINT a body oil
A cult favorite! An antioxidant-rich body oil to heal, protect, and hydrate the skin, leaving a natural glow. This special Green Tea Infusion married and Grapeseed Oil is an elixer for the skin that helps eliminate free radicals and encourage cell rejuvenation. White Lotus and Jasmine Flower soothe and scent the skin. Buy Now

BATHE a bath soak
A radiant and detoxifying bath treatment to help harmonize the body. Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, and Baking Soda draw out toxins and encourage circulation. Orange Blossom helps put the nervous system at peace. Vetiver Root aids in the release of muscle pain and tension. White Lotus is ethereal and softly sweet. Buy Now

*NEW YSL GLOSS PUR BLACK*
Limited Edition

AS SEEN IN VOGUE (see below), this limited edition must-have item is available now.

A cosmetic jewel that turns lips into a spectacular fashion statement.

Mysterious, sensual, luminous… For fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, black is THE color. And as a make-up artist, lips are THE focus. YSL GLOSS PUR Black unites these two facets of his art in a superb Limited Edition.

From plum to ebony, it dresses lips in an infinite range of shades, depending on how it is applied – feather light or rich and bold. Transparent yet intense, it plays on the depths of black and the pure shine of a sparkle-free formula.

Besides being the must-have make up item for Fall 2008, Gloss Pur Black is a preview of a new formula which will launch in Spring 2009, in 6 radiant shades, full of pure color and high shine.

$28.00 YSL Gloss PUR BLACK

I just had the chance to review some new products from the Loreal Vichy line and I am very happy with the results. One of my favorites was the Aqualia Thermal Eyes. I have used a lot of different eye treatments but I have an issue with them somehow getting into my eyes while I sleep and I usually wake up and my eyes feel like they are burning. This is one of the first eye treatments that didn’t end up hurting my eyes and the results are great.

When I wake up no matter how much sleep I get my eyes are always a bit puffy, a little dab of Aqualia Thermal Eyes and by the time my coffee kicks in my eyes are no longer puffy and look much brighter. I have also seen a decrease in my under eye color I can get dark circles with the lack of sleep I try to live on and Aqualia Thermal Eyes helps me hide the effects!

Aqualia Thermal Eyes

Receive 2 deluxe samples with purchase through September 30. Samples of Aqualia Thermal Eye and Aqualia Thermal Serum will be automatically added to your basket when you checkout. Samples available only while supplies last.

To deliver maximum effectiveness, Aqualia Thermal Eyes de-puffing, soothing hydrogel is formulated with a unique combination of carefully selected active ingredients:

• Dextran Sulfate: Derived from beet sugar, helps decongest under-eye bags
• Escin: Naturally derived from horse-chestnut extract, helps to increase micro-circulation
• Vichy Thermal Spa Water: Rich in rare minerals to hydrate, soothe and fortify fragile tissues

- Dermatologist & Ophthamalogist tested
- Formulated for sensitive eyes
- Allergy Tested
- Fragrance-free
- Non-Comedogenic

Results:

Immediately, dark circles are less visible
67% reduction in dark circles
47% reduction in puffiness in just 5 hours

Self-evaluation from 39 women, after 4 weeks of use

$26.00 Aqualia Thermal Eyes

There are a few things that I love about Aqualia Thermal Lotion, first I love that it has SPF 30. I have found a lot of great moisturizers  but my one issue is they either don’t include an SPF or it’s too low a grade to protect my skin. My other favorite thing about Aqualia Thermal Lotion is how quickly it absorbs and my skin never feels greasy and it stays moisturized throughout the entire day.  It’s a great everyday moisturizer and I love the packaging  its easy for daily use and it’s compact enough to fight in my overnight makeup bag.

Aqualia Thermal Lotion SPF 30 24 Hr Fortifying Moisturizer

Receive 2 deluxe samples with purchase through September 30. Samples of Aqualia Thermal Eye and Aqualia Thermal Serum will be automatically added to your basket when you checkout. Samples available only while supplies last.

A 24Hr fortifying moisturizer with anti-oxidant, mineral-rich Vichy Thermal Spa Water to fortify the skin. Innovative technology: the rare combination of 15 minerals, present in the Vichy Thermal Spa Water, is delivered through a “sprinkler-like” system for continuous, 24Hr hydration. SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen helps provide daily protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays which may cause skin damage. The lightweight, oil-free texture absorbs immediately with no stickiness.

Results:

• Immediately, the skin is intensely hydrated and fortified. It feels refreshed, smooth and free of sensations of tightness all day long.
• Hydration lasts all day for a 24Hr continuous effect.
• The skin appears more resilient, with increased suppleness and radiance.

$26.00 Aqualia Thermal Lotion SPF 30 24 Hr Fortifying Moisturizer