Weekend Pleasure: Free Facials at Bellacara

At Bellacara this Saturday, please join Rilastil's US president Jennifer Bingham to learn about Italy's best-selling, anti-aging cosmeceutical skincare. Receive a free Rilastil skincare consultation, mini facial and makeover. You will also receive a special gift worth $100 with purchase on the day of event.

Bellacara, which means beautiful face in Spanish is the go to spot in the area for hard to find bath, body, facial and cosmetic products. Bellacara’s product offerings include Kiehl’s, Fresh, Bliss, Bumble & Bumble, Frederic Fekkai, Child, Paula Dorf, T. Le Clerc, Tocca, Diptyque, Kai, Mario Badescu, Beccca, Sue Devitt, B. Kamins, Lippmann Collection, Skinceuticals, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Caplyso, Anthony for Men, Essie, Philosophy and many more.


When: Saturday April 24
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 703.299.9652
Where: 1000 King Street, Alexandria, VA


Space is limited for this event so please sign up today. Take a moment out of your and give your face a well deserved pampering for free with luxury product, Rilastil.

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Earth Day: Eco-Friendly & Budget Smiles

In honor of Earth Day, which should really be in practice everyday, I have provided you with some earth friendly products that will not put a whole in your wallet. Keep in mind that plenty of products out there words like 'organic' and 'all natural' which isn't always the case. Never fear, I investigated and authenticated!


Below are some of the best out on the market! 

Would you like to carry around a fabulous
reusable shopper for multi-purpose use,
while also saving the earth? Try out Envirosax , which come in an array of styles
and colors. They are also compact enough
that you can roll them up and keep them
stowed away in your purse, eliminating the
need for a plastic bag. Oh and the price $10!

Carrots are great for not only your sight, but your lips! Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter ($3.00-4.00), available on company website as well as, Walgreens, Vitacost and Amazon. It has so many healthy ingredients (organic carrot extract, coconut oil, jojoba-seed oil, shea butter) there simply isn’t room in the tube for anything bad for your lips — or the planet. It keeps your lips soft too!

This isn't your grandmothers lipstick, with Truly Natural Lipstick by Honeybee Gardens ($5-$10) Their lipstick combines botanicals with natural ingredients. It is also PARABEN-FREE!!  No mineral oil, no FD&C colors. Only natural beneficial ingredients like coconut oil which penetrates and moisturizes lips, shea butter which protects your lips, sesame seed oil to heal and soften. They contain vitamin E as an anti-oxidant and pure botanical extracts which act as a 100% natural preservative. They have many different shades to choose from as well. Along with lipstick, they offer many different beauty products that are all natural. 

For a skin-friendly pop of color, try Physicians Formula 

Organic Wear 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush ($13.95): their Eco-Olive complex helps shield skin from the environment, plus the packaging is eco-friendly, with 93% less plastic than similar compacts. 

Please do your part, even if it's recycling that can of pop or using one less plastic bag today every little bit counts - make it count for Earth Day.

Aveda Hair Products: Must Have Rosemary Mint

With so many hair products out there - it's hard to distinguish which ones are right for you. I am an avid believer of trying out products before I recommend to anyone - and this particular product I have been using for the past year. Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo/Conditioner, it's awesome and my hair loves it! It's great for everyday use as well. There is something fresh and wonderful about having a tingly mint experience with your hair. Whether you have thik/curly hair like me or thin/wispy hair, this product will change your hair life.


You can purchase directly from a local Aveda Salon Aveda website or Amazon.com for as little as $10.


Customer Reviews from Aveda & Amazon on the Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo/Conditioner


I love the rosemary shampoo& conditioner.I would rate it #1 the best product ever.my hair always smelling good,very soft.And also since i have been using theses products my hair has become very long.thanks avedalelee11 (Montgomery, AL)
My husband and I love the Rosemary Mint products!! They are so refreshing! They are a nice all around product. They don't dry our hair out, rather add moisture, our hair feels clean, not greasy!! Great product!!
hdual (Green Bay, WI)

This is the best shampoo I've ever tried. It has actually won awards. It makes my hair smell great and my scalp feel so clean and refreshed. A. Ware (Johnson County, KS)
I discovered this shampoo via a motel sample. I liked the combination rosemary and mint scents and the feel of the mint oil (peppermint?) on my scalp. The shampoo cleans well and washes out easily. The combination of good functionality and pleasant sensory effects caused me to buy the larger bottle for home use. I'm still happy with my buy. 
Glen R. Miller (Redding, CA)


I've tried just about all of the Aveda shampoos and conditioners, and this is my favorite. It lathers better than any of the Aveda shampoos (without containing the odious SLS), and it feels great going on. The much mentioned scalp-tingle is probably the best part of the experience, but this smells FANTASTIC: like rosemary and peppermint. (Not sweet, just herbal). If you tend to have drier hair, you may want to steer clear of this and try the Aveda Sap Moss line. Alternatively, if your hair tends to be oily, the Aveda Brilliant line smells similar (but not identical) to this one and is great at removing product buildup. All in all, beauty is like anything else, and you get what you pay for - but you will pay less at Aveda online or in the store. Buy this and enjoy its simple luxury. lmacbeth08 "LMac" (U.S.)




What are you waiting for - go refresh your hair!

2010 Cherry Blossom Festival Events

Stumped on which Cherry Blossom fesitivity to attend? Well look no further, below are a few events happening this weekend. Make sure you try to go, cherry blossoms are here one minute and gone the next! 

Cherry Blossom Gala Dinner Cruise
When:
Thursday April 8
Where:
The Odyssey departs departs from Gangplank Marina, Southwest Waterfront
600 Water Street, SW D.C.
Time:
Boarding starts at 6 p.m. and cruises from 7 - 10 p.m.
Cocktail Attire 
*Cost:
$125/Reservation Required
**note this is a splurge, I am posting for those of you who have the funds to do so.

Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
When:
Saturday April 10
Time:
10 a.m.
Where: Starts @ Constitution Ave from 7th to 17th Streets
Cost: Free 

Sakura Japanese Street Festival
When:
Saturday April 10
Time:
Starts after parade @ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where:
12th St and Pennsylvania Ave NW

Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk
When:
Sunday April 11
Time:
7:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Washington Monument Grounds (15th and Jefferson Dr., SW)
Cost:
Free for both spectators/participants
$40,000 in prizes awarded!

Project Runway Season 7: The Fabric of Our Eyes!

In case you missed last night's episode of Project Runway, I am posting about this particular episode, because I enjoyed watching the designers create their own fabrics and watching it come to life on the runway. This is what it really means to be a fashion designer. The fashions themselves weren't that impressive - fabric designing is a creative process and it is great to see how "designers" can work with the challenge.


I will be the first to admit that Emilio is a great designer - but I really do not get why he won. It was reminiscent of L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani and Stephen Sprouse and I am still unclear as to what the letters "es♥sa" mean.

Poor little Anthony from Georgia lost - this was dreadful.

Why would Mila create this? J'déteste!

Maya or Jay should have won in my opinion! What do you think?

Until next week my little fashionista's!

Dirty Little Secret: Rent the Runway

Do you have a special event to attend? A wedding? Fundraiser? Night out on the town? A date? I think I have DIED and gone to heaven... there is a website called Rent the Runway that allows consumers to rent high end designer dresses for a fraction of the price ($55-$200). Not only do they deliver it to you within a day, but they send you two sizes just to make sure you have a dress that fits. Cleaning? No problem, you return the dress the company pays for the shipping and the cleaning. I know it sounds to good to be true; there is a waiting list to get access to the clothing, but that's understandable. Now, what are you waiting for? Go Rent the Runway!!


Rent the Runway says, 'What if that dress you saw in Vogue, the one with the stratospheric price tag, was suddenly affordable?'


Sign up here. Now.


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Happy happy joyous shopping!

Georgetown: Betsey Johnson

If ever you find yourself surrounded by the immense number of shops in Georgetown in D.C. make sure you stop in the Betsey Johnson store. It's a magical treat to be in the presence of such fun! How can you not enjoy yourself, Betsey Johnson herself decorated the walls bubble gum pink. The prices range in the store, but there are always great sales, so don't ever think you can't -- yes you can! This is the only Betsey Johnson store in the state, so be sure to check it out next time you are browsing through Georgetown.

Address:
3029 M St
Washington, D.C.

Phone:
202.338.4090