SHOOT WITH CELEBRITY HOLISTIC EXPERT ANNAMARIA POLUHA

A few weeks back I was lucky enough to work with 'holistic expert to the stars' Annamaria Poluha.  What an extraordinary Woman!  

Annamaria is hands down one of the most successful nutrition and body image coaches in Los Angeles County.  She has devised a program called "The Bloom Principle" which combines physiology, sociology and mindset capabilities.  In the past ten years, Annamaria has successfully coached over 1000 people to lose weight and take control of their lives and future.

I was so inspired by this woman and I strongly advise anyone of you out there in need of a little 'nudge' to give Annamaria a call.  

A statement from Annamaria's website... The Ultimate Body System ~ A lighter body, a lighter mind, a full life.  Sounds good to me!

www.thewellnessdynamics.com

EMU OIL - THE SECRET TO YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN.

Plain and simply I am in love with Emu Oil.  Clients, friends, family, random strangers are constantly asking me why my skin always looks so good.  I answer (blushing of course) Jurassic Secret Emu Oil... not much of a secret anymore!

The beauty of Emu Oil is it's 100% natural and is full of poly and mono unsaturated fats including omegas 3, 6 & 9.  The ratios of poly and mono unsaturated fats are almost identical to the unsaturated fats in human skin. Emu Oil is also full of vitamins, minerals, neurotransmitters and many other yet unidentified components. Hence the reason why Emu Oil thickens and strengthens skin, reduces wrinkles and age spots as well as helps with numerous other skin conditions. 

I have been a devoted Emu Oil user for almost two years and I am converted for life.  My skin feels so soft, more elastic and I have definitely noticed less wrinkles and age spots. (No I am not paid to say that).  Being so fair and sensitive my skin often turns bright red and gets extremely irritated. I slap on some Jurassic Secret Emu Oil and voila - happy glowing skin once again.  A tall order I know. Try it, you too will be a Emu Oil convert... that I can promise!

This wonder oil can be used for just about anything;

Acne

Age Spots

Arthritis

Athletes Foot

Burns

Carpel Tunnel

Chaffing

Eczema

Psoriasis

Massage Oil

Muscle Sprain/Strain

Razor Burn

Rosacea

Sun Burn

and of course our favorite... Reducing Wrinkles and Fine Lines.

There are many brands of Emu Oil.  As previously mentioned, I use Jurassic Secret and swear by it.  

http://www.jsemuoil.com/

ESSIE SUMMER COLLECTION.

ESSIE has done it again!  The Summer Collection 2010 is scrumptious.  The colors are heaven - one for every personality : )  Of course I had to buy one in every color.  I am only human right?  Will ESSIE ever get it wrong?  I doubt it!

: )

http://www.essieshop.com/

JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS.

This past Sunday I spent way too long in Sephora (as I often do).  I found myself glued to the Josie Maran Cosmetics counter, all with good reason.  These products are so delightful I found it next to impossible to walk away empty handed.  This eco-friendly line is simply devine.  I love the biodegradable packaging and the scent of the entire line made me feel like I was vacationing on a tropical island! 

Now, those of you who know me know my obsession with natural products goes way back.  The smaller the ingredient list the better as far as I am concerned.  I am constantly on the hunt for products that are free of parabens, toxins, mineral oils, synthetics, petro chemcicals, dyes... you get the idea.  Quite often organic or natural products are great in theory, but unfortunately just don't 'work'. The colors and textures are simply awful,  this is certainly not the case with Josie Maran Cosmetics.  The powders are all highly pigmented and blend extremely well.  My only gripe would be that the concealer was a little too dry making it quite hard to blend.  The lipsticks are very rich and creamy, and glide on really nicely.  The lip gloss was a favorite of mine, the colors are fantastic and smell good enough to eat!

The entire line's base is Argan Oil - hence the delightful smell.  Argain Oil is natural, organic and chemical free.  It is grown on the Argan tree in the semi-deserts of Morocco and is rich in Vitamin E and Essential Fatty Acids.  Simply put, Argan Oil is VERY good for your skin.

You owe it to yourself to give Josie Maran Cosmetics are try.  You will be converted for life : )

http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/

Argan Blush which retails for $20

Argan Bronzer which retails for $30

Argan Lip Gloss which retails for $18

















Argan Oil Lipstick which retails for $20

VERNE TROYER SHOOT.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working with the lovely Verne Troyer.  He was such a delight to work with - both a consummate professional and total gentleman!

The shoot was top secret, all we knew is that it involved 'mobile phones'.  Shhhhhh!

Check out some behind the scenes pics I took with my trusty iPhone.

Until my next adventure...

Lisa x

PS... Happy Cinco de Mayo

ORIGINS MODERN FRICTION SCRUB.

One of the things I personally cannot live without is my Origins Modern Friction Scrub.  This little wonder product is worth it's weight in gold x 100!

This scrub is a creamy exfoliator with skin refining rice starch, which quickly removes sluggish cells and uneven skin tone patches.  It helps to reduce fine lines and pores as well as helping to eradicate that all too pesty discoloration.  The lemon oil illuminates your skin with the aloe helps to calm and comfort. this is great for my sensitive skin because it doesn't give me redness or flaking.  Modern Friction leaves my skin both smooth and radiant, giving me a perfect 'glow'.  

Origins Modern Friction Scrub retails for $37.00 and can be found at any of your favorite stockists who sells Origins products.  

http://www.origins.com/

JALOUX & SAINT MARC DENIM CULTURE.

Last week I had the pleasure of doing Hair & MakeUp for the fabulous Clothing Labels, Jaloux & Saint Marc Denim.  Boots were provided by the über stylish Bess  

The shoot took place on the roof of an 80 year building in Downtown LA.  What an amazing location!  It was action packed the entire 10 hours we were on set.  There were helicopters and fighter planes flying over us, as well as numerous other film crews hovering around.

Once again I had the pleasure of working with the super talented Alexander Caesar.  I am so lucky and fortunate to always work with such a great crew.... Annette, Janet, Caleb, Christine, Alexander and Jadrianne from Models International a BIG thank you.

HUGE thanks to Sushi Gem for our scrumptious lunch... I haven't had such delectable sashimi since visiting Japan!  

I attached some 'behind the scene' polaroids I took with my iPhone....  Enjoy : )