“The Pussycats Dolls exemplify the strong, sexy, confident women we were all meant to be and the Dancer’s Body Workout is a great way to help get there,” says Antin.

A brand-new sexy burlesque dance-chair workout will make everyone feel like they’re center stage in the latest Dolls revue.

“Dancer’s Body Workout is more signature to what the Pussycat Dolls do,” continues Antin.  “We pushed the envelope this time by creating an even sexier workout that really connects women to their inner ‘Doll’.”

Struggle to make time to fit in a workout within your busy schedule? The Dancer’s Body Workout addresses this by including “The Purrfect 4 Minute Workout” which is a separate segment that can be played anytime the viewer wants.

Regardless of your fitness level or dance experience, the Dancer’s Body Workout is easy enough for a beginner to follow, yet exact enough to burn fat, build muscle and create the stunning dancer body that made the Pussycat Dolls famous.  The full body workout will help strengthen the core, flatten the abs and build overall physical endurance while giving women the shapely sexy body and lean legs of a professional dancer.

“I see it everyday,” Antin explains, “dancers have that sleek, curvy shape from the way they move, no other workout gives you this type of sexy body shaping.”

Set to the energizing songs “When I Grow Up” and “Wait A Minute” by The Pussycat Dolls, the Dancer’s Body Workout emphasizes fun while you dance your way to a sexier, stronger physique.

About Robin Antin’s Pussycat Dolls

Robin Antin is a true American success story. As a choreographer, clothing designer,  and producer of her TV shows, she is both an exciting entertainer and savvy entrepreneur.

The Pussycat Dolls is an American pop girl group and dance ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin.  The group originated in 1995 as a burlesque troupe based in Los Angeles.  After attracting national attention, Ms. Antin partnered with Interscope Records in 2004, and the troupe was transformed into a music group that has since sold more than seven million records and charted No. 1 hit songs, including the smash hit “Don’t Cha.”

Las Vegas can’t get enough of the Pussycat Dolls. On June 4, 2011, Robin opened her second Pussycat Dolls nightclub “PCD Burlesque Saloon” in Planet Hollywood.

Piccolo Paradiso

Rosalba Berardi is the founder and creative inspiration behind Piccolo Paradiso a line of artisan luxury soap. Rosalba lives Chicago, with her husband and twins. She started her career in marketing and photography, having worked for several award-winning advertising agencies as a photo producer. She started designing soap for her family and in a relatively short time developed her own distinctive style of soap making. Creative inspiration, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for working with her hands eventually drove her to turn this soap making hobby into a new and prospering business Piccolo Paradiso. Rosalba’s craft is inspired by her Italian heritage, her travels to Italy, culinary arts and nature. Earth conscience, she uses many naturally derived ingredients in her soap which are healthy for your skin such as fruit and vegetable pigments, clays, minerals, herbs, organics and essential oils. Piccolo Paradiso was featured in the 2012 Golden Globes Luxury Gift Lounge with The Artisan Group. “It is an honor to be in this group of like-minded businesswomen who work together and support one another’s passions.” Piccolo Paradiso is excited about their new line of herbal soaps that will be launching in early spring. www.paradisoproducts.com

Barefoot Bath & Body

Barefoot Bath & Body is a full service body and bath products business started in 2007 by Deanna Crowe, a stay at home mom in Big Lake, MN. Always an avid crafter, Deanna decided to try her hand at soapmaking, and a few blocks of glycerine soap base started a passion for soapmaking. Barefoot Bath & Body was launched on Etsy in 2008. To this day Deanna maintains a strict standard of using the freshest oils and ingredients from reputable suppliers. All products are tested thoroughly…but never on animals! Deanna’s main goal: to never sell anything to anyone that she would not use on herself. Deanna is active in several professional organizations including the Handcrafted Soapmaker’s Guild and The Artisan Group. Recent Features and Activities include: Fox Small Business of the Day, December 14, 2011; Feature in Times Media Style Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide, and display and gifting participant at the GBK Productions 2012 Golden Globes Gift Lounge at the Lermitage, Beverly Hills, CA. www.barefootbathandbody.etsy.com

Villa Lusso

As a residential interior designer for the past 18 years, I strive to create a wonderful environment for my clients to love to come home to. Four years ago, I created Villa Lusso (translated to luxury home), a luxurious line of Italian inspired products capturing the love and warmth of the Italian culture. It was a combination of my fond childhood memories and my passion for travelling to Italy when I created Villa Lusso to remind one of life’s simple pleasures. The products gifted to the celebrities of the Golden Globes were 100% soy travel-sized (Viaggi) candles. All of my candles and body lotions that were on display are hand-poured and have scents based on experiences in Italy. Perguia, my newest scent, was inspired by the Chocolate Festival every fall in Perugia. This scent is the most decadent, dark chocolate and is available in soy candles and body lotions. I continue to be captivated by the beautiful Italian countryside and am always inspired to create new scents for people to love to come home to. www.villalusso.com

Cassia Aromatics

Kelly A.Taylor has sailed the 7 seas, visited 35 nations, traveled up the Amazon, speaks & reads fluent Thai, and flown over Mount Everest. She was a volunteer overseas for 10 years. In 1997 she began ardently studying aromatherapy and herbal healing. She combines her love of distant nations with her love of herbs, spices, and aromas. Mixing nature’s finest oils in her 16 x 40 kitchen in Houston, TX with delectable aromas is a passion in the spa body and home fragrance products she creates for Cassia Aromatics, launched in 2008. Suffering from dry skin herself, Kelly understands how uncomfortable it is to have skin problems, and many of her customers have reported alleviated skin irritations. Cassia Aromatics is passionate about energy and resource conservation, using recycled packaging for shipping, and US grown, 100% soy wax for her aromatherapy candles. She supports indigent orphans in developing nations of Uganda, India, and Thailand specifically, and the 1040 window in general; aiming to channel resources to see injustice, poverty and slavery overcome. Currently 10% of sales is donated to her 501 c (3) non-profits. Cassia Aromatics products can be found in fine spas, boutiques, gift shops, natural pharmacies and even art galleries nationwide. Visit Kelly at www.etsy.com/shop/CassiaAromatics.

Guess Seductive Homme – The man who wears GUESS Seductive Homme captures your attention with his towering confidence and intriguing appeal. Notes of pepper, violet, and sensual sandalwood. Guess Seductive Homme is available at select Guess retail stores, perfumery chains, department stores, Guess.com and GuessParfums.com, $49

Reveal the Passion by Halle Berry - Just like Halle Berry, the woman who wears Reveal the Passion is endlessly elegant and always the most alluring person in the room.  She knows intuitively that true passion is intertwined with untamed desire. “I wanted to create a scent that helped empower women to reveal their passionate sides,” Berry says in a press statement. Sexy Top Notes: Italian Bergamot, Dewfruit, Freesia, Apple. Reveal the Passion by Halle Berry by Coty, Inc. is available February 2012 at most mass retailers for $28. Watch Halle Berry on love, where she wears the perfume and her requirements for loving a man:

Playboy Play it Rock – Within every girl there’s a sassy Playboy persona waiting to emerge.  Spray on the alluring scent of Play It Rock to reveal the edgy, cool, rock ‘n’ roll you.  It’s time to get glammed up and go seduce your man.  Playboy Play it Rock is avail at most retailers, $17. To find your perfect Playboy scent to match your personality, take their fragrance finder quiz.

Do you Suffer from Sleep Apnea?

You know for certain that you snore, but not sure you have sleep apnea? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately 18 million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea with fewer than 50% properly diagnosed. When test subjects, who were aware that they did snore, watched video of themselves, they were stunned to see that they actually quit breathing during sleep.

Sleep apnea occurs when airway obstruction interrupts normal breathing, lasting 10 seconds or longer.  These interruptions occur during sleep, with as many as 30-300 episodes per night. Sleep apnea causes daytime sleepiness and has been linked to higher incidences of stroke, heart disease, and even weight gain.

If you suspect that you may have sleep apnea and want a permanent snoring solution, it’s wise to seek medical attention from specialists in the field. Even if it’s to save your marriage,  Dr. Marc Kayem, a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, uses the latest, minimally-invasive treatments available to resolve snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Kayem has been able to bring relief to thousands of patients and their partners.

Recently, Dr. Kayem opened the new Snoring Center in Beverly Hills. Says Dr. Kayem: “The Snoring Center’s progressive and innovative approach to treating sleep disordered breathing has improved the lives of thousands of patients from around the world,” said Dr. Kayem.  “In the past, patients would have to travel to Texas to visit The Snoring Center.  It is exciting to watch our team expand into new markets in order to provide minimally invasive, office-based snoring and sleep apnea treatment to more men and women in need.”

The Snoring Center is the nation’s leading provider of minimally-invasive, office-based treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, including the Pillar Procedure from Medtronic. Since snoring and sleep apnea can originate from various anatomical sites (nasal, palate, throat) which over-the-counter remedies often fail to remedy, the Snoring Center specializes in identifying the source of the problem to effectively treat the issue.

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Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea

After a history and physical exam at the Snoring Center, and sleep apnea is suspected, then a sleep study would be ordered. The sleep study may be done at one of their affiliated sleep labs or a home sleep study might be ordered.

If sleep apnea is diagnosed, then appropriate treatment would depend on whether you have been diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe sleep apnea. At that time, all available and appropriate treatments such as the Pillar Procedure among others will be discussed during the consultation with Dr Kayem.

Thankfully, the Snoring Center believes in taking a minimally invasive approach to sleep apnea treatment. This means using technologies such as the Pillar Procedure from Medtronic, Coblation of the Nasal Turbinates, Soft Palate Coblation and Laser Tonsil Ablation, as well as the use of oral appliances. These single-day procedures with local anesthetics will get you back to your normal life in a hurry with little to no discomfort and recovery time.

What is Pillar Procedure?

The Pillar Procedure helps to reduce the vibration that causes snoring and the ability of the soft palate to obstruct the airway by placing 3 to 5 tiny woven implants in the soft palate. Once in place, the implants add structural support to the soft palate and, over time, the body’s natural fibrotic tissue response to the implants increases the structural integrity of the soft palate. The Pillar inserts are made of a the same material used in sutures and hernia meshes for more than 50 years.

More than 40,000 people worldwide have been treated with Medtronic’s Pillar Procedure. The Snoring Center has performed more Pillar Procedures than any other practice in the world.

Does Insurance Cover?
The Snoring Center participates in most insurance plans and offers patient financing for any treatments not covered by insurance.

Dr. Marc Kayem

Serving as a team physician for the Los Angeles Kings, Dr. Kayem brings over 20 years of experience to The Snoring Center.  He graduated from The University of Ottawa before completing his Otolaryngology training at The University of Montreal.  Dr. Kayem has been involved in minimally invasive treatment of snoring and sleep apnea for years, and is a recognized leader in his field.

The Snoring Center has offices in Beverly Hills, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston.

For more information please visit www.SnoringCenter.com.

The Snoring Center Beverly Hills
120 S. Spalding Drive, Suite 340
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Ph: 855 DR SNORE

You can solve your snoring and sleep apnea problems at The Beverly Hills Snoring Center. www.beverlyhillssnoring.com

On Valentine’s Day and every day, you want your skin to look radiant, firm and smooth.  Here are LA’s the Place Magazine’s picks for top skincare products to help you look your absolute best.

Tired Eyes Be Gone

If you worked late or just had a great time out last night, you probably woke up to tired looking eyes. When you have not gotten your proper beauty rest, there’s Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal to the rescue. It covers up dark circles and blemishes on the spot with a natural-looking finish. Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal comes in 3 shades to treat, protect and enhance the skin. $36

Purify with a Peel

Just by living in a city, your skin has to filter so much pollution and grime, sometimes a fresh start is all you need. Treat yourself to a natural fruit acid peel at home with emerginC at-home Facial Peel & Clarifying Pads. Part of emerginC’s all-natural Scientific Organics line, this new easy-to-use, 2-step facial peel and clarifying kit offers an active dose of natural fruit acids, tea tree, lactic acid, cypress, willow bark, and apple extracts.  With all this natural goodness, it removes dead skin cells, while nourishing and renewing the complexion. emerginC at-home Facial Peel & Clarifiying Pads can also help to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  Now that’s some lovin’ we all could use more of. $90

Red Carpet Make-up Secret

Learn from the stars, they know the camera doesn’t lie. When they’re on the red carpet, the last thing they want is for their foundation to accentuate fine lines. Use emerginC Red Carpet Primer before applying makeup to help fill in wrinkles and fine lines and conceal pores. The end result after applying foundation is a smooth, even complexion. This naturally tinted formulation contains advanced, plant-based hydrating and plumping micro-spheres that fights free radicals while nourishing the skin and most importantly – facilitates a flawless make-up application.  $44

Beauty Treatments In Your Sleep

DNAEFG Renewal DNA Night Renewal revitalizes the skin while you sleep and combats signs of aging. This rich night cream works to repair the signs of photo damage and aging skin with an advanced dual liposome delivery system for intensified nighttime recovery. Dr. Moy’s DNA Night Renewal provides complete support for cell repair activity during the sleep cycle for fresher, healthier skin. Don’t you wish all of life’s issues could be resolved while sleeping?  $130

Zen Toner

Sometimes, a little calm and refocusing is required. Think of Cellure RECODE Balancing Toner as a Zen moment for your complexion. With a fine mist, Cellure RECODE hydrates skin, balances the surface and refines pores while it prepares skin for ideal moisture absorption. Skin looks and feels dewy, supple and luminous. Chamomile, antiseptic and aloe help calm and soothe irritation and help bind in hydration.  $65

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NVEY ECO  is an Australian company that has created a  collection of high performance, long-lasting, certified organic makeup from Australia. All the ingredients are formulated without the use of chemicals such as petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances. A pioneer in Organic Color Cosmetics, they’re process focuses on safe, ethical and effective organic cosmetics for their customers. They only use regulated, approved and safe ingredients in their brand.

NVEY ECO is:
Talc Free  -  No Talc is used in any NVEY ECO product.
Paraben Free  -  No Parabens are used in the manufacture of any NVEY ECO product.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) Free  -  No SLS or derivatives of SLS chemicals are used in any of our products.
No Propylene Glycol is used in our products.
GMO Free  -  No ingredients are derived from genetically modified crops.
Not Tested On Animals
We simply don’t test on animals… only our obliging staff, and occasionally the CEO!
No Petroleum Based Ingredients  -  No mineral or petroleum oils are used in our product. NVEY ECO uses plant derived oils such as safflower, castor and jojoba.
No Nanotechnology based Ingredients  -  We do not use nano particle ingredients in NVEY ECO products, as this process is found to be hazardous and potentially toxic technology.

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What is CEREC?

* Chairside: The technology is in the dental operatory and used while you are in the chair
* Economical: The procedure is economical for both dentist and patient
* Restorations: The procedure restores your tooth to its natural beauty, function, and strength
* Esthetic: The restorations are metal-free and tooth-colored
* Ceramic: High-strength ceramics are used that are close in composition to your natural tooth structure

Who Developed CEREC?

This technology has a track record of almost 20 years, and more than 100 studies confirm the clinical excellence of the method. The state of the art CEREC technology was developed in 1985 by dentist Dr. Werner H. Mormann and electrical engineer Dr. Markus Brandistini at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Today, CEREC 3 with CEREC 3D software is still the world’s only chair side dental CAD/CAM restorative system.

Save Time with CEREC

A Manhattan Beach dentist that specializes in CEREC restorations can explain the convenience and quality of care CEREC provides. CEREC is more precise and predictable than traditional crowns made in a laboratory. By using a 3D camera, the dentist in Manhattan Beach uses this image to make a crown perfectly suited to your tooth’s shape while you watch.

In Southern California’s fast paced life, CEREC saves a second trip to your Manhattan Beach dentist. The permanent crown is done on the spot with no need for a temporary crown. Since CEREC only takes one appointment, you don’t have to come back for a second appointment and you don’t have to worry about any temporaries falling out between appointments.

How Does CEREC Method Differ from Traditional?

Smileworks of Redondo Beach offers CEREC 310.303.7930 www.SmileworksRB.com

Before CEREC, restorations and crowns involved messy impressions and weeks of waiting, while wearing a temporary crown. An expert Manhattan Beach dentist employing CEREC utilizes 3D imaging, not dental molds made from impressions.

By using CEREC, your dentist of Manhattan Beach can leave more of the healthy tooth foundation as is required in traditional crowing methods. Simply put, CEREC leaves more of the tooth intact, protecting the tooth’s structural integrity.

How are CEREC Crowns Made?

CEREC crowns are made from single blocks of dental porcelain. This allows the Manhattan Beach dentist of your choosing to create the crown with exacting detail, resulting in a crown that fits well and is more similar to the original, natural tooth enamel in hardness, texture and appearance. Unlike traditional crowning methods that take up to an hour to fit, the CEREC process takes only minutes and the crown is placed and polished in the same appointment.

Although this CEREC technology is revolutionizing dentist practices nationwide, many Manhattan Beach area dentists still don’t offer same-day or CEREC crowns. It’s important when choosing a Manhattan Beach dentist for yourself or your family find out if they offer CEREC crowning innovation.

One dentist when asked about why more dentists don’t use it answered, “CEREC could be one of the greatest advances in recent dental history. Perhaps those who don’t use it do not have the time to learn.”

To find out more about the CEREC crown dental technology, consult a Manhattan Beach dentist that has a proven track record of utilizing it on their patients.  It has been said that CEREC crowning offers better quality for long-term dental health and a more convenient, less intrusive experience for the patient.

Looking younger and more beautiful does not have to mean spending thousands of dollars and risking going under the knife. RoxSpa Aesthetics is a high-end medispa located in Beverly Hills and offers a variety of aesthetic services including facials, chemical peels, Botox, fillers and much more.  There are several non-surgical treatments available, many of which are FDA approved, so they are safe.  At RoxSpa Aesthetics, you are in the best of hands with their experienced, plastic surgery-trained PA and RN practitioners. At RoxSpa Aesthetics, they combine their medical expertise with advanced laser technology to offer their clients personalized, professional skin care services with optimal results.

RoxSpa Aesthetics has helped numerous individuals reach some of their New Year’s Resolutions to look and feel better.  Here are just a few non-surgical treatments to help take years off of your face, body and skin in 2012. Choose from the latest, most cutting-edge technology to restore a more vibrant, youthful you!

Choose from:

•    Botox
•    Dermal Fillers
•    PCA Peels
•    Laser Hair Removal
•    Skin Tightening
•    Photo Facials
•    Purigenex
•    Stretch Marks
•    Cellulite Treatment
•    Hydrafacial
•    Especially for Men
•    Pixel Laser Resurfacing
•    ViPeel
•    Laser360

Reserve your spot for these exclusive treatments today, by going to their website and Request an Appointment Online

Some of their services include:

Medical Grade Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are quick and convenient ways to enhance your appearance and self-confidence and achieve a healthy glow with little or no downtime. Peels have been used for decades to revitalize and resurface skin. They involve applying a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of skin and reveal a younger, clearer, more radiant complexion.

Photofacials
Photofacial is a cosmetic treatment designed to produce younger and healthier looking skin. As most of us age, our complexion reveals sun damage, aging and our lifestyle choices. This aged look may include freckles, Rosacea, wrinkles, broken capillaries, dark spots, blotchy skin, redness of the face and neck, enlarged pore size and uneven pigmentation.  Harmony Photofacial is currently the most effective skin rejuvenation treatment available, combining multiple laser treatments to address the key concerns of individual clients’ skin: pigmentation, texture, tone and tightening. Approved by the FDA, these advanced technologies provide our clients the most safe and effective treatments available. Harmony Photofacial employs 2 novel electro-optical components: Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT) and Equally Distributed Fluence (EDF) for non-ablative skin rejuvenation.

Dermal Fillers
There are several types of dermal fillers available.  Dermal fillers are used to help revitalize your facial appearance by increasing volume in the face. Some help replenish the bodies hyaluronic acid to revitalize and plump up the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and giving a softer look. Others are used to soften more prominent wrinkles, more severe facial folds, to augment thin lips or to improve facial scarring, including acne scarring.  Treatments can last anywhere from 6 months to up to 2 or 3 years.

Botox®
Botox® is a commonly used, simple and safe, non-surgical injection treatment. It blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that can cause wrinkles.  This treatment specifically relaxes targeted muscles so they do not contract. The overlying skin in the treated area remains smooth and unwrinkled and the untreated facial muscles contract normally allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected. In practice, Botox® can be used to improve facial appearance in many areas, such as worry lines in the forehead, frown lines, laugh lines and crow’s feet. Botox® can also be used to reduce sweat production in underarms, palms and feet, since it shuts off the nerve signals to sweat glands to reduce the amount of sweat and subsequent odor that is produced by the treated area.  Most patients have relief for 6 months before another treatment is needed. This is a very popular treatment for both men and women.

HydraFacial
The HydraFacial treatment is one of the newer advanced non-laser skin resurfacing techniques.  It is the only treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously, which leaves skin clearer and more glowing with little to no discomfort or downtime.  The treatment is soothing, moisturizing, non-invasive and non-irritating and can help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, congested and enlarged pores, oily or acne-prone skin, hyper-pigmentation and brown spots.

Dr. Jay Calvert

Dr. Jay Calvert is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He practices in Beverly Hills, California and Orange County, California, where he performs all types of plastic surgery and specializes in cosmetic surgery. He has a special interest in face lifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), and breast augmentation.

“Every person has their own vision of beauty. My goal is to develop a treatment plan designed to help each individual achieve their aesthetic goals in a safe and effective manner.”

Contact RoxSpa Aesthetics today to schedule your free consultation and you can look better than ever in 2012! Call today at 310.777.0496

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Read our article on RoxSpa’s PAIN FREE Hair Removal and watch Andrew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S, who stars on “The Doctors“, and is also part of the RoxSpa medical team, discuss RoxSpa’s new technology in a segment from the show.

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A lasting debate in cosmetics has raged over whether organic products or scientific formulas are better for the skin.  EmerginC, a leading cosmoceutical skincare line, has managed to blend the best of both worlds with their new collection, Scientific Organics.  While moving toward a more ethical and green  method of organically sourced ingredients, EmerginC has combined the latest breakthroughs in the science of skincare with the potent, proven benefits of marine and botanical extracts such as Kombucha.  All natural and yet scientifically tested, EmerginC products feature the established anti-aging efficacy that has made them a staple at the world’s leading spas, including Miraval, Trump International, Sedona Rouge, Wynn, Caesar’s Palace and Carnero’s Inn.

A focus on purity and quality stands out in the Scientific Organic line.  The products are all paraben-free, petrochemic-free, synthetic fragrance-free, artificial color-free and have a minimum of 70% pure organic ingredients.  EmerginC does not test on animals or use any animal ingredients, and their boxes are made out of Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forest Initiative approved pasteboard.  EmerginC is a proud signatory of safecosmetics.org, and even the ink on the boxes is made of non-toxic vegetable dyes.  Furthermore, EmerginC has agreed to plant a tree in a non-harvest forest for every Scientific Organic product sold in retail.  It is difficult to find a company so dedicated to going green without compromising on their quality.

One of the products in which this quality can be seen is their Aromatic Cream Tea Cleanser.  Made from the extracts of three different types of tea, this skin cream soothes your mind as well as your body with its smooth and gentle cleansing.  Aromatic Cream Tea Cleanser thoroughly removes dirt, makeup and excess oil, and is formulated for all skin types, including the most sensitive.  Intended to be usable either in the morning or at night, this cleanser can be applied to either dry or wet faces and can be removed with warm, wet cotton.

Where Aromatic Cream Tea Cleanser truly stands out is in it’s secondary benefits.  As well as cleansing the skin, Aromatic Cream Tea Cleanser utilizes the soothing effects of matricaria and hibiscus, as well as the powerful antioxidants found in green tea, white tea and red tea.  This sweet-smelling combination of organic compounds is designed to calm the nerves, relax the muscles and improve micro-circulation.

Another example of the innovations being developed by EmerginC can be found in one of the products from their new Scientific Organic line.  Phytocell Cream is an intensive age-fighting and hydration cream made from concentrated grape stem cells.  Designed to address hydration and free-radical damage, Phytocell Cream also protects and improves skin tone and texture.  Best combined with other EmerginC products, Phytocell Cream is safe for all skin types and can be applied day or night.
Phytocell Cream also features Kompucha, a fermented tea that has been found to have many medicinal uses.  Kompucha contains something called “scoby,” made up of mild organic acids, vitamins B and C, enzymes and amino acids.  Some of the established benefits of Kompucha are:

•    Hydrates and corrects the pH of the skin
•    Minimizes visible signs of aging, tightens pores, diminishes fine lines and blemishes
•    Natural sun shield
•    Unsurpassed burn remedy
•    Refines and balances irregular skin tones
•    Effective in soothing skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, precarotosis, rashes, rosacea.
•    Naturally anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant
•    Reduces swelling.

EmerginC is a company that is well accustomed to progress and innovation.  They launched the best-selling Vitamin C Serum in 1996 and they haven’t stopped experimenting with new approaches to skincare since.  Today, EmerginC creates some of the most highly advanced, active and medical-grade skincare on the market using only high quality, cutting edge ingredients.  Aromatic Cream Tea Cleanser and Phytocell Cream are just the latest in a long line of excellent cosmetics from an ethical company.
EmerginC can be purchased at leading spas Miraval (Tucson, Arizona), Qua (Caesars Palace, Las Vegas), the Spa (Wynn, Las Vegas), and at the Carneros Inn and Spa, (Napa Valley, California), or at emerginc.com.

Dr. Authur Glosman

Dr. Arthur Glosman is LA’s The Place Magazine’s Best Dentist in Los Angeles for 2011!

Your smile is one of the most striking features you have, and Dr. Arthur Glosman at Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in Beverly Hills understands that. He knows that a good smile can win over employers, seal deals and leave a memorable impression on everyone you meet. Dr. Glosman, who was named one of the premier dentists in the United States” by Tatler Magazine, has made beautiful smiles the cornerstone of his Beverly Hills practice.

Lines of symmetry, skin tone, lifestyle, personality, characteristics, shades, proportions, age, weight and gender.  If these sound like the specifications requested by a painter, you’re not far off.  They are the features Dr. Glosman takes into consideration when he is determining how to bring out your best smile, and in that field he is an artist.

The world of Dr. Glosman seems to revolve around the twin concepts of health and beauty.  His family clearly demonstrates the focus on healthcare that helped to mold him; his grandparents were physicians, his father and sister are both dentists and his wife is a pharmacist.  Arthur Glosman describes his youth as a study in what makes up beauty, being fascinated from a young age by the proportions, symmetry and proximity that goes into making something or someone beautiful.  Throughout his life and career he has examined fine paintings, architecture and sculptures for the features that create a more perfect aesthetic, features that he can then pass on to his clients.

There have certainly been plenty of opportunities for Dr. Glosman to study the world’s finest art.  While his upscale Beverly Hills dental office draws clients from London, Paris, Moscow and the Middle East, he also flies around the world to offer his unique services to VIPs in other nations.  Europe has been a common destination, and Dr. Glosman has even learned Russian due to the frequency of his visits there.

Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry's beautiful Beverly Hills offices.

A firm opponent of “cookie-cutter” smiles, Dr. Glosman believes in augmenting the factors that his patients already possess to create a unique and personal aesthetic.  He develops this idea with his patients through a collaborative process.

•    Smile Analysis: During the initial consultation, Dr. Glosman asks questions and listens as you share your hopes, worries, past experiences and lifestyle.  From this he gleans aspects of your personality and goals.
•    Digital photos and x-rays: Next he reviews celebrity magazine smiles with you looking for your favorites. After that he creates a realistic representation of your current teeth via impressions and a wax model.
•    “Trial Smile”: Understanding that a smile is a very personal and important part of your life, Dr. Glosman has created a way to test drive the smile you have considered.  Applying temporary veneers will allow you to confirm their fit, look and feel.
•    A Perfect Fit: If the trial is a success, he gently bonds each veneer and creates that perfect, radiant smile you’d been dreaming of.

He states that he is able to restore optimum health to every part of your mouth, making you look 10-20 years younger without any major surgery or scars.  The foundation of this process lies with two procedures that Dr. Glosman founded himself.

The Glosman Dentalift adjusts the jawline to relax the muscles of the face, tightening wrinkles away and opening up the smile.  This addresses a problem that arises after years of grinding and clenching our teeth.  Over time the jaw appears more square, which Dr. Glosman treats by correcting bite position with crowns and veneers.  This eliminates the clenched face look and restores the natural proportions of youth.

The Glosman Liplift is the second procedure, which adds pout to aging and thinning lips.  This is accomplished by slightly angling the teeth forward with crowns and veneers.  The additional support of the teeth helps to lift the upper lip, which creates a younger, more plumb appearance.  An adjustment of just a few millimeters can mean the difference between thin, wrinkled lips and plump, thick ones.

In addition to his successful practice in Beverly Hills, Dr. Glosman strives to give back to the community that has helped him so much. As an authority in his field Dr. Glosman has provided expert advice on CNN, Fox Business, TLC, Bravo, MSNBC and the Food Network.  Stories to Make You Smile is a book by Dr. Glosman written for charity in alliance with the Special Olympics “Special Smiles” program.  The book features short personal stories by celebrities and other VIPs that are written to bring a smile to your face.  These stories are interspersed with information on how to keep your teeth healthy; it’s apparently impossible to remove the dentist from the author.

Well-known as the sought-after “dentist of the stars” in Los Angeles,  Arthur Glosman, DDS, is an expert in the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry.  After earning his doctorate from the University of Southern California’s prestigious dental school in 1999 he pursued advanced and specialized training at the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies.  A lifetime fan of beautiful smiles, he focused on porcelain veneers, metal-free fillings, bridges and smile makeovers.  He has been certified in Orthodontics since 2006 and has worked with some of the most highly accomplished plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills to create the world’s most dazzling smiles.

In 2001 he was certified in Oral Conscious Sedation, a painless and stress-free approach to dentistry.  Sedation Dentistry addresses the fact that fear and anxiety tend to make medical procedures less effective, as well as acknowledging that many people have a special fear of the dentist and so postpone necessary treatment.  Sedation dentists orally administer well-known and regulated sedatives to calm and soothe their patients while leaving them fully conscious.  By preventing the anxiety and discomfort that some associate with the dentist, Dr. Glosman hopes to encourage his patients to come in  earlier and more often, thus decreasing the need for more uncomfortable procedures.

Dr. Arthur Glosman’s office is at 450 N. Roxbury Drive Suite 222, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.  For those who might be thinking that the upscale location of his office and his personal success have gone to his head, try roaming the dental facilities in inner-city Los Angeles.  Dr. Glosman is frequently found at dental offices in poverty-stricken areas, providing pro bono care to those in need.  As his website puts it, health and beauty is something that everyone deserves.   It’s clear that to Dr. Glosman those are more than pretty words.

For more information, go to www.ArthurGlosmanDDS.com, or call 310.651.8319 for a Free Consultation.

In addition, the patient that presents during those days with the most moving personal story or who is the neediest this holiday season will be gifted with completely free tattoo removal.  Likewise, the patient with the worst holiday related tattoo (i.e., Bad Santas, old Grinches, ridiculous elves all need apply) or most hilarious holiday related tattoo story will also receive ongoing complementary treatment.

The very generous Dr. TATTOFF’s Medical Director is television personality Dr. Will Kirby (winner of Big Brother and Dr. 90210 star).

The event schedule is:

•    December 5, 2011: 8500 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 105, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
•    December 6, 2011: 1441 W MacArthur Blvd, Ste A, Santa Ana, CA 92704
•    December 7, 2011: 17609 Ventura Blvd, Ste 201, Encino, CA 91316
•    December 8, 2011: 9197 Central Ave, Ste H, Montclair, CA 91763

http://www.drtattoff.com

The scent is a tangy note of raspberry with jasmine and peony, touches by blackcurrant bud absolute and intense pink pepper. Mid notes are intense ribbons of rose absolute with voluptuous vanilla and musk with Virginia cedar essence for a captivating drydown.

Lancôme ambassadress and modern day ingénue Emma Watson is the face of Trésor Midnight Rose—her first campaign since joining the Lancôme family. Shot by legendary photographer Mario Testino, the print ad and TV campaign evoke free-spirited 60′s icon Jean Seberg.

1 oz. ($44), 1.7 oz. ($56), and 2.5 oz. ($75) EDP spray, on Lancôme counters and www.Lancome.com

Leading Lady

That’s why, since the beginning seventy years ago, Leading Lady is dedicated to creating comfortable, functional, and affordable easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear.

As you know, New Year’s resolutions are around the corner and no doubt, getting into shape will be at the top of the list for many women. As many full figured women or nursing women know, it’s not easy to find a sports bra that is both comfortable to move in and effective in providing the support. Many women resort to wearing two jog bras to get the support needed. Now women can simply wear one bra that does it all with Leading Lady’s new sports bra line.

Their line of full figure and nursing sport, jog and yoga bras and camis are newly available directly to consumers via LeadingLady.com for the first time, just in time to help you reach your fitness goals for 2012.  Each style is made from breathable and absorbent soft cotton and designed to ensure support and comfort.
More About Leading Lady

Leading Lady’s family owned and operated intimate apparel business has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years.  The nursing collection, available in sizes in sizes 34B to 48 F, and full figure collection, available in sizes 34 A to 56 DDFG, take women from morning-to-night, home-to-gym, and everyday-to-date night at an exceptional value.  For the first time, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of nursing and full figure intimates — including  sexy stretch lace and seamless wire-free and underwire bras, supportive sport and yoga bras, and cozy sleep and leisure bras — can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.

Leading Lady Gives Back

Leading Lady is proud to celebrate “Leading Ladies” everywhere through its products, programs and philanthropic activities. Leading Lady supports a variety of organizations and issues relevant to women across the country.

www.leadinglady.com

Four Seasons Westlake Village Spa

The ‘SPArty’ began in the luxury suite with a gorgeous spread of fresh fruits, gourmet cheeses and mimosas. Beauty journalists from all backgrounds were here to try out Dr. Moy’s sci-fi facial – makeup artist Mikky Bey, beauty/fashion PR Sadie Murray, Editor Chandra Bredel of Geek 4 Beauty, Karen Salkin of It’s Not About Me, and lifestyle maven Romy Raves.

Featured on Extreme Makeover Reality Show

As we tweeted furiously between bites of our lobster salad lunch, we were informed that the Health & Longevity Institute of Four Seasons Westlake (which works together with the spa) was not just a ‘fat farm’ as depicted on many reality shows like “Extreme Makeover” but a holistic blend of Western & Eastern medicine methods in restoring vitality.  Between the spa and the Health Institute, which are right next to each other, you could feasibly get a root canal, a massage and an acupuncture treatment all in one day.

Staycation at Four Seasons Westlake

It may be a hike from Los Angeles, but to take care of a must-do medical check up while combining it some well-deserved pampering – that’s my kind of multi-tasking personal maintenance worth the drive. Besides, the thirty-minute commute out of town makes it feel like a vacation.

Health & Longevity Institute at Four Seasons Westlake Village

Four Seasons Westlake Spa Specials

Speaking of vacation, with the holidays just around the corner, it’s a good time of the year before the frantic frenzy of parties and family gatherings to enjoy some pre-holiday TLC at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Two deals to help offset your holiday spending are as follows:

Spa Escape – When you book and pay with any American Express® card, get an 80-minute massage for the price of 50 minutes. Offer avail Mon-Thurs. Mention “Spa Escape.”

Facial Upgrade – During the month of November, book any 80-minute facial in The Spa and receive a complimentary facial upgrade to enhance your service (a $45 value) when you mention the Facial Upgrade promotion at time of reservation (available Sunday through Friday).

Pool at Four Seasons Westlake Village

Although I could have been perfectly content to enjoy the private Jacuzzi, twelve head shower, endless champagne and a nap on the king size bed of the luxury suite, duty called and off I went to explore the Spa facilities before my Dr. Moy DNA skin treatment. The facilities, including a warm and hot dry sauna, a eucalyptus steam room and clothing optional Jacuzzi, were all immaculate and fastidiously maintained. The hair products and lotions available were deliciously scented with lemon verbena.

The DNA Growth Factor Exfoliating Facial

At last, the moment had arrived, facialist Judi Bradley escorted me to enjoy Dr. Moy’s DNA Growth Factor Exfoliating Facial exclusively available at The Spa at Four Seasons Westlake Village. Judi explained the reason why it’s getting such rave reviews for reversing skin damage and signs of age, “The amino acid glycolic peel gently removes dull surface cells and prepares the skin for infusion of the professional strength Growth Factor (made of barley grown in Iceland), paired with DNA repair enzymes and natural volcanic pumice for visibly revitalized, radiant skin.”

In layman terms, this means that Dr. Moy’s products and facial actually trick the cells into thinking their young again by growing new ones.

After 50 minutes of Judi Bradley’s expertise and Dr. Moy’s magic potion – I was positively glowing, no exaggeration. I have witnesses. My newfound gal pals commented on how dewy and renewed my skin looked.

Facialist Judi Bradley at The Spa at Four Seasons Westlake Village

For the latest in facial technology and anti-aging beauty advancements, the DNA Growth Factor Exfoliating Facial is a must-experience. Can’t wait to return for a follow up facial after the holidays with Judi Bradley at The Spa at Four Seasons Westlake Village.

About Dr. Moy

Dr. Moy is well-known to clients of both his Beverly Hills and Westlake Village dermatology and cosmetic surgery practices, the latter at California Health & Longevity Institute located with Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. A professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Moy is also president of the American Academy of Dermatology for 2011.

Four Seasons Westlake Village Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village, 91362 (818) 575-3000

For more reviews of the DNA Growth Factor Exfoliating Facial, read Beauty and the Feast review.

Hair stylist Justin Surh doing what he does best.

Arriving at the Michael John Salon on Camden in Beverly Hills, I found a relaxed atmosphere. Absent was the high-anxiety and type A personalities of a typical Beverly Hills salon. It seemed like the perfect work environment for hair stylist Justin Surh.

I had heard that he was highly sought after, renowned for his perfect cuts and beautiful coloring. So I allowed myself to trust once again.

He listened while I spoke about what I didn’t want and my idea of what I did want. He didn’t try to talk me into the style of the moment, which is what usually happens. I felt a sense of confidence in him. He made suggestions and explained how he would accomplish exactly what I wanted.

Justin Surh has unique hair cutting techniques that have a way of enhancing his client’s natural beauty, and this has led him to become the most-wanted stylist in Beverly Hills.

We began with a conditioning color as I am a swimmer, and the chlorine seemed to dry my hair out. He used L’Oreal Professional Richesse (Conditioning Color with Glistening Shine).  As I didn’t want to change my own color, he explained that this coated the hair shaft, and was not absorbed into the hair, such as dye. I was delighted to see the result, which was a more luxurious, deeper color – my own, just turned up a few notches, and the shine and body it gave my hair is quite amazing. Makes it look thicker too. It last approximately two months.

Once this was in place, it was time for the cut. I wanted to keep it long and he was happy to work with my long hair. Justin trimmed the ends, and proceeded to create a gorgeous, long style. He explained that he cuts hair according to each person’s hair-growth pattern. It makes sense. Everyone can remember getting their hair cut and styled at a salon, only to find they cannot recreate the same look at home for themselves. That’s because, Justin explained, the hair wasn’t cut according to the direction it grows. When it’s cut in a compatible way to the way it grows, it’s easy to style.

When he finished blow drying and styling my hair, I couldn’t stop smiling. I recognized immediately that was the best cut that has ever been executed on my hair. It’s long, fuller and is very easy to style. Even when I don’t do much to it, it falls into place and looks great. I love it.

Hair stylist Justin Surh with LA's The Place chief Jane Emery

Justin’s hair philosophy is about being “fresh and easy to maintain” and celebrates a woman’s natural beauty.

It wasn’t until later that I found out this soft-spoken, easy-going man has over 20 years experience, and has carved out a stellar career as a haircutting master. He has worked with celebrities, styled for the runway, editorials and numerous TV commercials.

Training with both Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy in London, Justin has honed his flawless technique in some of the most prestigious salons in Beverly Hills. .

It’s Justin Surh’s passion for hair that enables him to deliver amazing results for his clientele. His hair color methodology compliments his signature haircuts.

Justin attracts a global clientele who travel from all over the world, not just for his innovative cuts, but also for his hair extension services and Brazilian Blow Drys.

I wanted to know more, so I asked Justin:

LA’s The Place:  What made you decide to become a hair stylist?

Justin Surh:  I started styling my own hair and people would compliment me and ask me to do theirs. I tried several careers from working in an office, to designing clothes and soon realized what I did best, and that was hair.

LATP:  How is your approach different from others?

JS:  I listen to what ideas my client has on styles and color and I give them my advice on what I think will work best for them. What suits them, as an individual. We work together to create the perfect look, that’s easy to maintain.

LATP:  What do you see as the future trend (2012) for hair styles; men and women

JS:  Bangs!  Heavy bangs for women and a well-groomed, swept bangs for men. Look out for the 80′s uneven cut. It”s making its comeback in 2012!

You can contact Justin Surh at the Michael John Salon – Phone:  310.278.8333


414 N Camden Drive #A,  Beverly Hills, California  90210

By Appointment Only Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm

Justin Surh makes LA’s The Place THElist 2011

Latin-based intimate apparel line, Leonisa, is a leader in the business and continues to create cutting-edge products. Women around the world look to Leonisa for fun, stylish, sexy and fabulously fashionable intimate apparel, shapewear and women’s lingerie. Known in 17 countries know for unmatched design, style and dependable high quality.

Leonisa shapewear combines the perfect blend of advanced powernet, creating a “lipo-transportation” effect that contours the body, re-distributing and eliminating fat. Leonisa helps you lose the weight you have been trying to get rid of.  The shapers define the waistline and flatten the tummy.

Because of the seamless technology, no one will notice you are wearing Leonisa.

If you’re looking for beautiful bras and panties, body shapers that enhance your curves, or flirty swimwear that gets you noticed, Leonisa is the lifestyle brand that today’s woman relies on and looks for by name. No wonder the company sells more than 37 million garments a year.

Leonisa has earned many design awards in New York and Paris, building its undisputed reputation as the always exciting women´s intimate apparel category leader.

They inspire that “Women’s vanity is good”  “It’s a tribute to femininity. Women balance between mind and body; seduction and romanticism. Leonisa presents a collection that shows women in sexy lingerie, sports underwear and swimwear. Trends inspired by 30’s Cabaret throughout the 80’s look.

Check out their website and choose from many great styles.

A Hollywood ladies power-packed meeting, The New Women’s Em(Power)ment luncheon at Soho House featured the latest 2011 Glamour Reel Moment directors Eva Longoria, Olivia Wilde and Zoe Saldana discussing women’s roles in the film industry.

Moderated by Shaun Robinson, the panel also featured Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, a screenwriter known for such female-empowered films as Legally Blonde and House Bunny, and Chris Payne, the VP Marketing for Clarisonic – the underwriting sponsor of 2011 Glamour Reel Moments series and a company with a strong position on female empowerment.

Glamour Reel Moments is a three-part video series showcasing inspiring real-life story submissions from Glamour readers, brought to life by Hollywood A-listers.  For most of the actors, this is their directorial debut. Proceeds from Reel Moments benefit a charity chosen by each director.

Free Hugs, Directed by Olivia Wilde

A Proper Send-Off, Directed by Eva Longoria:

Kaylien, Directed by Zoe Saldana:

The panel covered the subject of women in film, as well as women feeling empowered through directing and challenging their role within the industry. LA’s The Place, courtesy of Glamour Magazine, brings you direct quotes from Eva, Olivia and Zoe shared yesterday:

Eva Longoria on directing her first film:
“Oh my god, it was so fun because I’m naturally bossy, in life… there is something so empowering about it. I love it [directing] because you have more creative control, as an actor you sit there and you just hope they edit you well, and you hope they use the best take, and you hope you look good.”

Zoe Saldana on why there is a lack of women in film:
“Look at now, its like all about vampires, if women were cool, female topics were cool and they were making a lot of money, studios would be green lighting left and right.”

Olivia Wilde on the inspiration behind her Glamour Reel Moments film, Free Hugs:
“I was very inspired, actually, by “Bridesmaids” in terms of a kind of tone of storytelling because I feel so often the stories about women are told in a very melodramatic way that kind of alienates the male audience, it makes people feel like ‘oh its a chick flick,’ it’s not going to be as biting or crass.”

Eva Longoria on not being afraid:
“As women, you can be rooted in being a woman, but not constrained by it. I find that you should celebrate it, but many women feel constrained by it.”

Zoe Saldana on women finding the confidence to lead:
“Everyone is born with the power to lead, just not everybody is given the tools to believe in themselves. I think that now we have a lot of women, throughout our lives, our politics, our country, our community, our world, in our art that are inspiring us and taking leadership, we just have to follow that and not be afraid. You don’t have to please everybody…”

The actresses-turned-directors also shared how working in the role as director had helped them see the many other sides of the production of a film besides acting, and how it rounded out their vision from an actor’s standpoint.

They also spoke about how the challenge it is for women in Hollywood to succeed as directors and writers. Of the roughly 13,400 members of Directors Guild of America, only about 1,000, or 7 percent, are listed as female directors. No woman has ever won an Academy Award for best director. Glamour’s Reel Moments is about empowering the women of Hollywood and the women of Hollywood lending their support for their charities and getting people’s stories of inspiration and courage out there, spreading good, positive, informative messages.

Panal included Chris Payne, Kirsten Smith, Olivia Wilde, Eva Longoria, Zoe Saldana

Glamour Magazine Online

Clarisonic is the sponsor of the 2011 Glamour Reel Moments series. Clarisonic puts the power of a woman’s beauty in the palm of her hand. Clarisonic Skincare Brush is a professional-grade skincare brush, and provides a gentle sonic micro-massage for cleaner, healthier skin at home!

Clarisonic featured their new Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Skin Cleansing System, for Face and Body.

Read why Clarisonic was the best-kept secret at LA Fashion Week in our article here..

The new Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Skin Cleansing System, for Face and Body.

In week five of Dancing with the Stars, the contestants took their moves to the max and rocked out 80’s-style. Here are some of the night’s winning hairstyles, along with tips on how you can create them at home using the Dancing with the Stars Hair Extension collection:

To achieve Kym Johnson’s Rad Bed-Head Look:
You seen it and maybe couldn’t get that cool, just-rolled-out-of-bed hairstyle quite right. To achiever this sassy, casual look, start by clipping in the Dancing with the Stars Glamarama Extension ($20: Folica.com) to amp up your hair’s body. Next, apply a strong-hold hairspray, and twist strands into curls using a curling iron. Lastly, tease all over to pump up the volume!

To achieve Ricki Lake’s  80’s-Licious Bumped-Up Bangs:
To get that face-framing fringe for a sweet, come-hither look even if you don’t have bangs, attach the Dancing with the Stars Bango Tango Extension ($22: Folica.com) around your hairline to get the look without cutting a single strand!

To achieve Karina Smirnoff’s Ruffled Ringlets:

Create curls that won’t quit when you “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Try the Dancing with the Stars Go! Go! Girl Extension ($49: Folica.com) for immediate length and volume. Using a 2-inch curling iron, curl random sections, alternating from front to back, and set with a bit of hairspray. Gently run your fingers through the ringlets for a soft, flowing finish.

Here are tips on how you can create them at home!

To Achieve Anna Trebunskaya’s Sassy Golden Curls:

Instantly amp up the volume and exaggerate the length of your locks by teasing hair at the crown and then clipping in the Dancing with the Stars Go! Go! Girl Extensions ($49: www.Extensions.com). Next, pull your hair from ear to ear, and secure it with a bobby pin in the middle of your head. Finish by curling the strands with a 2 inch curling iron, separating the curls gently with your fingers for flowing waves.

To Achieve Ricki Lake’s Elegant Up-Do:

Anyone can look as polished as Ricki did with a sleek chignon! Start by slicking hair up into a bun placed at the crown of the head, securing bangs and fly-aways with hairspray. To add volume to your up-do, simply clip in the Dancing with the Stars Glamarama Extension ($20: www.Extensions.com).

To Achieve Karina Smirnoff’s Side-Swept Bangs:

Start with a side part, and continue by curling hair all over with a curling iron. Even if you don’t have any bangs, create a side swept fringe by simply clipping in the Dancing with the Stars Bango Tango Extensions ($22: www.Folica.com) and pin them to one side to finish off this look!

Baliage or sometimes spelled ‘Balayage’ is the French word ‘to sweep’. Makes sense, as foil highlights leave harsh regrowth where as baliage highlights are literally swept through your hair – resulting in natural-looking highlights without obvious root regrowth.

Roman Wadsworth, of B2V Salon in West Hollywood, makes sure all his Baliage clients, whether celebrity or not, are given meticulous, natural-looking hand painted highlights. With his keen eye and steady hand, the Baliage highlights are all the rage at B2V Salon.

As ‘colorist to the colorists’, Roman Wadsworth’s knowledge doesn’t stop short at only Baliage highlights.

An educator of DiFiaba of Torino, Italy, the fastest growing professional hair color line in California, Roman Wadsworth has taught over 500 coloring classes around the world.

In fact, he is like the “Dear Abby” of the colorist world.

Celebrity colorists, such as Kim Vo, keep Roman Wadsworth busy as he consults with Hollywood’s best hairstylists on what’s new or advises on complicated hair coloring or hair color repair jobs.

As a platinum blonde who has been to countless top-notch Los Angeles colorists, I knew the challenge Roman Wadsworth had before him to match my root touch-up to the rest of my hair. But three hours later at B2V Salon, he not only matched the color but also transformed my undesirable yellow-platinum to that elusive silver blonde color I had not achieved with other Los Angeles colorists previously.

Peering through his black, Woody Allen-esque frames, Roman Wadsworth says with a look of contentment, “No matter how simple or complicated the treatment is, I want to make my client to feel understood, happy and pampered. That’s my goal every time someone sits in my chair.”

Splitting his time between Seattle’s Winslow Salon and West Hollywood’s B2V Salon, Roman Wadsworth’s chair is rarely empty.

In October 2011, the Baliage expert will be at B2V Salon for two weeks at a time now instead of the former one week a month to service his Los Angeles’ clients demands for professional color treatment and to teach at the upcoming B2V Salon’s professional colorist school.

Both a trusted color specialist to his peers and clients, Roman Wadsworth also possesses a warm, approachable demeanor. Many hairstylists have the knowledge but no ‘chair-side’ manners. Roman Wadsworth has both. During our consultation, he asked lots of questions about what I wanted and made sure I was relaxed by offering a cappuccino or sparkling water.

The blond, affable Roman Wadsworth spoke about his charm, “I truly enjoy the people side of my job and feel so lucky to work in something I’m fiercely passionate about. I love to learn and am constantly researching the latest in coloring technology.”

Beyond his coloring skills, Roman Wadsworth applies the same expertise to haircuts as well. Much to my relief as I needed a reshaping haircut desperately, he affirmed, “There is no standard haircut. The cut has to be based on the individual’s face shape, hair texture AND the shape of the head and ears.”

Customized craftsmanship with a generous dollop of pampering is what you’ll get with Roman Wadsworth at B2V Salon, whether you need a simple trim, a baliage highlight or a color makeover. And Angelenos are lucky to have this king coiffeur taking appointments double time in October 2011. Call B2V Salon to experience the magic Roman Wadsworth can work on your ‘do at 310.777.0345.

About BV2 Salon

Located in a charming 1920’s home, B2V Salon is owned by Los Angeles salon veteran Alberto Borrelli, former owner of Borrelli Salon, and Steve Lococo. Together they have created a cozy hideaway of beauty where both the celebrity and non-celebrity feel comfortable and taken care of.  B2V Salon offers the latest in hair technology with some of LA’s best hairstylists.

They specialize in extensions, Baliage highlights, African-American styling and coloring, permanent hair straightening and give some of the best scalp massages in Los Angeles. Another unique feature of the B2V Salon is their chic outdoor lounge where clients can relax by the fireplace in privacy.

B2V Salon
646 N. Doheny
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.777.0345
www.b2vsalon.com

In nine different colors, each style pays homage to a famed set of lips, including Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Liv Tyler, Pamela Anderson and Kim Kardashian. One the lip gloss is applied, a slight tingle lets the user know that the quick transformation for a night on the town is happening!

The Pump It Up Lip Plumper lip glosses retail for $6 and can be found at www.nyxcosmetics.com or local beauty supply stores like Ulta Cosmetics, Florence Beauty Supply and Glamour Studios.

In addition to the new lip gloss line, NYX Cosmetics continues to give its fans new things to try like Matte Lipstick, Salon Formula Nail Polish, Retractable Eye Liners and Retractable Lip Liners. To hold all of these great items, NYX has also developed the 3 Tier Stackable Makeup Artist Train Case, which has tons of compartments to contain any needed cosmetic purchase, large and small.

Founded in 1999 by young entrepreneur Toni Ko, NYX began in Los Angeles and still resides in the Southern California area. According to its website, NYX Cosmetics is the “fastest growing cosmetics company in the United States” and now caters to top makeup artists, fashion gurus and celebrities. In November, NYX is going on the road to trade shows in Puerto Rico, Hong Kong and Toronto.

For more information and a full list of products, visit www.nyxcosmetics.com or follow the company at www.facebook.com/nyxcosmetics and http://twitter.com/nyxcosmetics.

With the promo code, take 20% off Brow and Bikini waxing and Organic Spray Tans at Touch of Faith Aesthetics from now until September 3, 2011.

Located in the heart of Hollywood, Touch of Faith Aesthetics provides upscale, private services to some of Hollywood’s top celebrities including Drew Barrymore, Kate Bosworth, and the cast from Grey’s Anatomy and True Blood.  It’s an elegant spa that gives guests the ultimate in visible skincare results.

Here are just a few bios on some of the beauty specialists at Touch of Faith Aesthetics.

Anna Logan, the Holistic Skincare specialist, is a veteran beauty expert and licensed esthetician who brings years of experience in organic skin care from Dermalogica and Aveda Institutes, Murad, Osea, Arcona, and Epicuren. Anna believes that when internal balance happens, the skin follows suit with glowing vibrancy. With a holistic and organic approach to skincare, she is known for achieving long-term results with her client’s skin, as opposed to “quick tricks” and “fast fixes”.

Exceptional service and meticulous treatments are what some of Hollywood’s most high profile faces have come to love about French-born Nora Charles. She brings her European beauty-savvy and groundbreaking techniques to her unparalleled hair removal and all natural tanning services. Best known for her eyebrow-shaping and Brazilian waxing, Nora’s services have come to be known as “aesthetic transformations”. A true artist who is thorough, without compromising her clients’ valuable time, she maintains the highest standard of cleanliness and comfort with a sweet demeanor that puts clients at ease.

As a way to keep your summer glow and prepare for fall, take advantage of the 20% off bikini waxing and organic tanning at Touch of Faith Aesthetics from now until Sept 3rd, 2011. Mention “Brows and Browning” for discount when booking.

Touch of Faith Aesthetics
717 N Highland Ave # 6
. Los Angeles, CA. 90038-3444
(323) 939-1654
www.touchoffaith.net

Complete with cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, pastries and pampering, the evening included brow consultations with celebrity makeup artist and founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics, Brett Freedman. In addition to the exclusive consultations, the full line of Vanitymark cosmetics was available to test and try for those in attendance.

Laura Vandervoort and Brett Freedman

For those looking for tasty treats, complimentary signature Voli Vodka cocktails were on hand alongside amazing cupcakes and pastries by Immaculate Confections.

Heaton shared hosting duties with “Angeleno Magazine” through the evening as the opening’s guests were able to have their brows shaped and teased by the resident expert on site, Olga Zepeda, known as the Stript Bar-ista. Other special guests included starlet Laura Vandervoort and Hallmark’s Channel’s Dan Amboyer who recently played Prince William.

According to its website (www.vanitymark.com), the boutique line of cosmetics is known for its many varieties of high-quality brow tools and makeup and the best in shimmering body makeup, and Dr. KISS, a unique tinted satin-finish lip balm with a vanilla-mint flavor. Founder and makeup artsist Freedman frequently works with young Hollywood A-listers like Vanessa Hudgens, Kelly Clarkson, Emily Blunt and Jessica Biel.

Before starting his own line, Freedman had deals with such huge brands as Revlon, Neutrogena and Pantene. Every Vanitymark product is formulated, developed and created by Freedman giving it that authentic touch “by a makeup artist and for a makeup artist.” He trained Zepeda himself and says, “The Vanitymark brow has the highest arch possible, full but never dark or obvious.”

On the website, Freedman gives special video tips for those looking to enhance their brows or to achieve an authentic summer glow. The site also features a before and after gallery, exploring how a freshly groomed brow can change someone’s entire look for the better.

Dan Amboyer and Patricia Heaton & Brett Freedman

A multitude of cosmetic products from Vanitymark can also be found on the site for purchase, including tweezers, brow glazes, lip balm, body bronzer and mascara.

The Stript Wax Bar is located at 8218 West 3rd Street in Los Angeles. To make an appointment for the Vanitymark Brow Bar, call 323-951-9517 or visit www.vanitymark.com. For more information on Freeman and Vanitymark follow at www.twitter.com/vanitymark.

Music & Muscle

Guests including Amy Smart, 90210′s Evan Ross, The Apprentice’s Mark McGrath, and NBC’s The Event star Taylor Cole, reveled in performances by Samantha Ronson, The Undertakers and Liquid Blond which featured the fitness guru himself, David Barton, on drums.

Playmate Jayde Nicole, Reality Star Brittny Gastineau, Life Happens’ Geoff Stults, Taker’s Johnathon Schaech, Disaster Movie’s Nick Steele, Virgin Mobile “celebrity couple” Spencer Falls and Sarah Carroll, among others, also attended the swanky event, sipping on custom specialty SVEDKA Cocktails – Hot_Bot and Celeb_U_Bot – and getting their groove on with dance music by DJ Devin Lucien.

Amy Smart & Taylor Cole at DavidBartonGym West Coast Launch Party

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With locations in New York, Miami, Chicago and Seattle, DavidBartonGym has hand-picked equipment, personally mentored trainers with a tradition of changing bodies and award winning design. Gym innovator David Barton promises to have members that “LookBetterNaked.”

Amy Smart & Mark McGrath at DavidBartonGym Launch, The Roxy

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David Barton on Drums at the Roxy

Davie Barton participated in the ultrahip Carrera Sunglasses Escape at the Chateau Marmont and gifted many celebrities with a membership at DavidBartonGym.

Malin Ackerman and Maria Menunous at Carrera Sunglasses Escape

Photos by: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com

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