Your Tango – These Lips are Made for Kissing

There’s nothing like the anticipation of the first kiss with someone you just started dating. Your first kiss can set off fireworks and start the oxytocin flowing in your body, if its the kind of kiss that makes you want more.

Learn how to turn a wintertime kiss into a night to remember with my 10 tips.

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Gone Brazilian – No Visa Required

It’s the hottest trend in hairstyle now. The Brazilian Blowout — the keratin smoothing hair treatment that took over Hollywood last year was suddenly booked on my calendar. I was told it would only take 90-minutes and would be perfect for that last minute photo shoot or hot date.

I had seen photos of celebrities with their new shiny manes and assumed it wasn’t for me. After all, I already had straight hair. But somehow, my hair never looked as good as it did on the day of my monthly visits with Steven Crithfield of Claudio d’Italia in Brentwood.  I just couldn’t do it on my own.

Steven convinced me to try this simple treatment. I figured if it was good enough for Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Tisdale, and Nicole Richie’s manes’ it was worth a try. Who wouldn’t want Jennifer Anniston perfect-hair on a daily basis? The Brazilian Blowout products are even listed in Vanity Fair as Janie Bryant’s favorite shampoo. It was time to go Brazilian.

When I arrived at the salon in Brentwood, Steven greeted me with a smile and snapped the “before” photo. The treatment started with the Brazilian Blowout Acai shampoo. I was told that these products were similar to those that come from the rain forests in Brazil and actually improve the condition of the hair. No harsh chemicals were used.

After 90-minutes the final touch of the Acai Smoothing treatment was applied to my hair, which was then flat-ironed and ready to go. Thank you Steven for washing the frizz right out of my hair. I may not make it back to Rio this year, but you’ll find me in Brentwood.

For more information and to book an appointment:
The Brazilian Blowout
Master Stylist, Steven Crithfield
Claudio d’Italia
11686 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
310-826-0868

Julie Spira is the bestselling author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online. Visit her at CyberDatingExpert.com

Fringe Frenzy

The fringe look is back in the fashion world, although I am wondering if it ever left.  Accessorizing with fringe can be fun, flirty, and even sophisticated. It’s a fashion statement that you can dress up or down. Here are a few of my favorites to indulge in from head to toe this season. Try wearing one of these styles on your next online date.

Calvin Klein – Tiered Fringe Dress

Minnetonka – 5-Layer Fringe Boot

Rachel Leigh – Set of Three Suede Fringe Bangles

Betsey Johnson – Ski Bunny Fringe Snowflakes Cascading Earrings

Lucky Brand – Foxy Lady Fringe Crossbody (Dusty Lavender)

Ed Hardy – Peace, Love Tattoos Fringe Scarf (Pink) – Accessories

Red-Hot Beauty Tips for the Holiday Season

Now that it’s December, we are gearing up for holiday parties. Perhaps it’s time to dare yourself to wear RED lipstick.

It’s no secret that my favorite color is red.  If I could paint my house red without standing out like a sore thumb, I would. I think I’ll save red for the fashion and beauty section and leave my house as is.

Red lipstick is classic and timeless. Wearing red lipstick is the simplest way to achieve a high fashion look. According to Beauty Empowerment author/speaker Ungenita Prevost, selecting the right color of red isn’t a simple task. Prevost tells us red lipstick, if not worn properly, can send out the wrong message. She offers these suggestions for looking red-hot at the holidays.

One Color Doesn’t Fit All – Choosing the right shade is the way to distinguish classy from trashy.

• Very Pale Skin Tones – Think Nicole Kidman in Chanel. She pulls it off with shades that are lighter and have pink undertones for instant Hollywood Glamour on that special occasion.
• Light to Medium Skin Tones – Selma Hayek wears red well in fact being in the light to medium skin tone you can pull off a true fire engine red to look classic and beautiful day or night.

• Darker/Bronze Skin Tones – Go with a deep red shade with burgundy undertones. Look sultry and sexy the next time you have a night on the town.

Let Your Lips Be The Star of The Show – Less is more when it comes to the rest of your face makeup when wearing red. When wearing bright red lipstick, skip the eyeliner and blush. Bat your eyelashes with mascara in black if you have dark hair or in brown if you have lighter hair.

Strike A Pose – You will look like a fashion model, so make the most of your smile by having whiter teeth. Stop by your local drug store and pick up a teeth-whitening product. If your teeth are stained, a tint with blue undertones will brighten your smile. Avoid tints with yellow tones, as they will enhance the stains in your teeth.

You’ve Got The Look – Remember, red lips are part of your wardrobe. They shouldn’t compete with your outfit. Red works best with classic styles such as the little black dress, a white pantsuit, or neutral blazer with jeans. If your outfit is too flashy, it will clash with your lips & could tip your style meter to trashy instead of classy.

To Draw or Not to Draw The Line – Pair you lipstick with a liner that matches your natural lip color and fill in your lips. This will stop your lipstick from bleeding and running. Apply your lipstick then blot with a tissue. Makeup artist recommend dusting your lips with a translucent powder so you can go from day to night.

What’s Matte Got To Do With It – Now that you know what your shade is & how to wear it. Buy a matte version of your favorite color red for more formal looks. If you want to look less formal, glossy is the way to go.

This beauty post was contributed by Ungenita Prevost. Prevost was named the Tony Robbins of Beauty. Visit her at www.thebilliondollarbeauty.com

The Perfect Red Dress

They say a man always remembers what you looked like on your very first date. There is something sexy and memorable about wearing a red dress to make that lasting impression.

I came across this Susana Mercedes original piece, which is handcrafted from start to finish.

According to the designer, the fabric, which takes close to a month to produce, is hand-painted and impossible to replicate: each dress has a unique, non-repeating print. In classic Susana Mercedes form, each dress is also finished with a unique set of vintage buttons. There are so many incredible buttons, textiles, trims, and more out there waiting to be rescued – hiding in boxes within boxes in attics and warehouses, clinging to discarded past-their-prime garments … it’s never ending.

A big part of constructing the piece is the hunt – following the scent of inspiration through warehouses, into boxes, out of the design room, and onto you. We know that men love the hunt. Chances are they’d love seeing you in this dress as well.

For more information go to SusanaMercedes.com

Do Guys Undress You with their Eyes?

According to Image Consultant and dating coach Kimberly Seltzer, the answer is absolutely yes! 

Kimberly helps women attract the man of their dreams by addressing the way you dress on a date. She believes a woman needs to dress in a way to honor her beautiful figure, and adds that you should wear only the clothes that make the best of your unique shape. 

Other fashion tips include avoid the trendy looks and buy clothes that you will wear over and over again because they make you feel confident and fantastic. 

To attract the right kind of man, she advises her clients to avoid dressing provocatively. Guys would rather undress you with their eyes and leave things to their imagination rather than displaying it all on a first date. 

At the end of the day, according to Seltzer, you want to attract a guy who likes you for you. Dress sexy, subtly, and comfortably. 

Kimberly suggests visiting her favorite online store looklet.com. This high-tech site lets you style and re-style a model using their clothing pieces. 

For more information on Kimbery, check out her site at EliteImageMakeOvers.com.

Kissable Lips

Unless its in the script, actresses smooching on screen do not leave traces of lip color on their co-stars. And neither should we real people. That’s why celebrity makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz recommends lip stains to many of her celebrity clients and real-world P3 Beauty customers.

Liptini lip stains are the perfect accessory for kissable lips. The color stays on you, not on your partner-in-kissing. It’s an alcohol free formula and easy to apply. The stains come in 15 colors, some with shimmer, so you can mix your own Liptini cocktail by layering different ones. 

For a professional makeup artist’s tips on how to apply lip stains and get a polished look every time you put on makeup, get Terri’s new DVD, “The Perfect Pretty Process.”  P3 is a special way of applying makeup that is simple, quick, and transforming. Check it out at P3Beauty.com

A Ponytail for Summertime Fun

 

The ponytail from the 60s is now the hottest hairstyle for an August day-to-night look. It can go from serious in the boardroom to a fun and flirty look for a night out on the town. They’ve been seen on stars from Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie to Salma Hayek and Tyra Banks.

Wear it low it at the nape of your neck while at work and then show off your mane by wearing it to the side look or wear it higher up and let your hair flow. Not only will you feel younger, heads may turn from those men wondering, Who’s that girl?

BONES AND ROSES – Silky and Sexy

I recently was introduced to BONES AND ROSES – HOLLYWOOD, a lovely silk-charmeuse robe line which was inspired by old Hollywood and designed with the help of Taryn Rose. 

Taryn, who is a board member of Step Up Women’s Network, sold her shoe line business and started devoting her time to mentoring others who were looking to make their mark in the fashion business.  As part of a mentoring program, she helped Emy Hovanesyan, create the reversible sexy line of robes, called Bones and Roses – Hollywood. These gorgeous pieces were mentioned this week in Women’s Wear Daily.

Their sexy, silky robes go from innerwear to ready-to-wear, and have been seen both in the bedroom and at the local club scene. You’ll certainly make a statement on your next cyber-date! Mine just arrived in the mail today.

They make a perfect gift and can be purchased on their website at www.BonesAndRosesBrand.Com

Women in Film Spa Day at Tikkun Holistic Spa

 

 
Being a member of Women in Film International sure has its benefits. Our wonderful membership director, Candace Bowen not only presents the Malibu Breakfasts, but she recently pampered the members recently with a free spa day at the new Tikkun Holistic Spa in Santa Monica, CA.

This special haven was recently written up in Daily Candy and is a Korean Spa on the west side of Los Angeles, with a holistic approach. I met spa owner, Niki Han Schwarz who explained that the phrase “tikkun olam” means repairing the world in Hebrew.

Their Korean inspired spa treatments include therapeutic baths and body scrubs with clay, salt, jade, and ice rooms which are available for your enjoyment before and after treatments. Their combination bath and massage services are available in Spa Journey Rooms for individuals and the Private Spa Journey Suite offers an opportunity for couples to share a spa journey experience together. This could make a very romantic date with someone special!

After a brief tour of the facilities, I changed into their spa attire of organic shorts and a top, which are typical clothing worn in traditional Korean spas. I was then led to the Himalayan Salt Room to relax for twenty minutes.

Afterwards I was escorted to the cool down room before arriving in the Korean Hwangto Clay Room-another heated environment for additional detoxification. The highlight was clearly the Herbal Green Tea Soaking Pool. If my body hadn’t completely melted just yet, it certainly did in the hands of my masseuse, Kenny, who treated me to a combination of deep-tissue and swedish massage. Afterwards, I couldn’t resist and made another visit to the green herbal mineral bath, before going back to the real world.

Some of their signature treatments include the Hot and Cold Stone Massage and the Korean Body Scrub which I will save for another visit, hopefully in the near future.

Cyber-Dating Expert readers will be invited to the PRIVATE-Single’s Day at Tikkun Spa on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Join our mailing list to make sure you are invited so you can enjoy *Free* use of the facilities.

For more information, check out their website at www.TikkunSpa.com

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