achi x Kandee Johnson

Hi lovelies,

Kandee Johnson is one of the fiercest beauty influencers out there, so it was no surprise that the launch of her make-up collaboration with achi Beauty was one of the not-to-be missed events of the season. 

We partied at the Doheny Room in West Hollywood, got pampered with gel manicures and massages, munched on scrumptious sushi, and sipped on yummy signature cocktails. 

Get the full beauty scoop below!

Interview with the CEO of achi Beauty, Valerie Anderson

What made you think of this line? 
I own a nail salon in Manhattan Beach and there was not enough high end brands, that I felt were as good as the main brands so I wanted to come out with something that combined every quality that I loved about other brands so this is how achi was born, when we went to Japan found a chemist that could make everything that I want.

What inspired you?
All the women that are my clients, that I see every day because everybody loves to get their nails done and I wanted something healthy for them and also made them feel good when they get it done that’s why I made it strawberry scented nail polish.

How do you value the power of the beauty industry?
I value it very much, I feel really is now the pioneers of the beauty industry their options are very important to every brand. 

What method of outreach will capture your brand the best Instagram, Facebook, twitter?Social media, Instagram right now it is very strong in putting your brand out there.

What is your favorite thing about achi? What can we see from the brand? 
I love everything about it, the colors especially the rose gold, the nude colors, if you see the packing its all beige, pink and rose gold and very feminine. We just came out with the rose gold tweezers and having a presence of a luxury feel to the beauty and nail industry. 

How is this perfumed? 
We use a natural strawberry scented oil.

How did you come up with strawberry?
We tested out different scents, and I felt that I wanted for my first launch I wanted something that reminded me of my childhood and scratch and sniff stickers. 

Where can we buy the brand? 
www.houseofachi.com 

achi PREMIUM BEAUTY BRAND LAUNCH IN LOS ANGELES, CA

achi is a premium beauty luxury line created by Valerie Anderson, who is a seasoned expert in the nail industry. Anderson currently owns several businesses in the Manhattan Beach, California area. After much anticipation, Anderson is now sharing her nail passion with the world through her new lavish line of luxurious scented gel nail polish and beauty tools.

The achi brand has created a nail polish that uses a formaldehyde-free formula, which yields exceptionally pigmented color, wherein consumers no longer need to resort to multiple applications to achieve the desired color. The cruelty-free gel polish is made in Japan and has a sweet, strawberry scent, making the polish unrivaled within the beauty industry. There are 45 colors in the collection and nail enthusiasts will be happy with the range of nude polishes that the brand offers. achi’s top and base coats are known for no peel and no lift adhesiveness.

A natural and cruelty-free product is key when launching a luxury brand that also appeals to the consumer and industry experts. Creating a scented polish using a natural fragrance took months of perfecting, “the amount of oil to use without affecting the adhesion and pigmentation was quite the challenge.” States Anderson, but these types of beauty products need precise results to develop a long-lasting nail gel. achi’s distinct scented gel polishes stay on your nails after multiple washes.achi ‘s Nail gels were inspired by vintage perfumes and will leave a scent to create nostalgia everywhere you go.

In addition to scented gel polishes, achi is launching a single finger curing lamp which has LED lighting and allows a convenient and user-friendly gel application. This Unique curing lamp sets gel polish in place so it will last up to three weeks. The product will be sold individually and in package sets which are a perfect gift for any occasion. Inspired by a fierce pair of stilettos, achi is also launching a line of premium yellow and rose gold plated tweezers.  With a fierce design unlike any other, the achi tweezer will be the sexiest tool in your beauty bag.

achi’s elegant packaging was inspired by Anderson’s love of Owls. After visiting the famous Owl Cafe in Japan, Valerie knew that this was the ultimate symbol for her unique product.   Owls represent “wisdom and femininity, along with magic and mystery,” Anderson is confident that her beauty products design and features will allow one to feel beautiful on the outside as well as on the inside.

achi will be releasing new beauty tools and products in addition to the one of a kind scented nail gels. For more information about achi, please visit www.HouseOfAchi.com @houseofachi

Orthopedic Institute for Children x Peter Facinelli

Hi lovelies,

Taking the time to be a part of meaningful organization is super important to me. The Orthopedic Institute for Children (OIC) mission to prevent and treat illnesses and injuries in children is a cause that's worth supporting and really resonates with me. 

On Monday, I was honored to attend their benefit pre- dinner took place at newly launched restaurant, Les Coulisses, located in Los Angeles CA.

What made the night even more magical than learning about the OIC, was that we were able to dine with and special guest Peter Facinelli, who served as the evening host. Thie night's festivities was a pre -dinner in support of  the upcoming OIC “Swing for Kids Golf Classic” hosted by Craig T. Nelson, taking place Thursday, November 6th, 2017.

"Swing for Kids Golf Tournament is an annual fundraising event known for its unique on-course features, including tequila tastings, hand-rolled cigar bars, international cuisine pop-up tastings, and many other surprises. The tournament will kick off on Monday, November 6th at Palos Verdes Golf Club, Palos Verdes, CA. Funds raised from the event will benefit the Orthopedic Institute for Children (OIC). All proceeds will be used towards the building of a new Physical Therapy Center that will help kids heal faster,  better, and give parents the tools to aid in their child’s rehabilitation. Please see below images for your consideration, we would love to be included in your gallery."

Photo Credit: Michael Bezjian

MARAJÓ x Alessandra Ambrosio

Hi lovelies,

The next level in hair care is officially here! You too can smell and achieve #hairgoals like an angel with MARAJÓ™ hair care brand that leaves your locks looking healthy and smelling amazing.

Its new spokesperson and Victoria's Secret Angel, supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio swears by it. The launch was an amazing with a golden throne, yummy food, bubbly drinks, and gorgeous samba dancers. MARAJÓ, Ambrosio’s “go-to” for hair care, is set to revolutionize the industry.

The MARAJÓ™ brand line, is made with the hydrating, restorative Pracaxi Oil extract found in Alessandra’s native country of Brazil.  The freshly launched and innovative new hair products with give you a salon-like experience at-home with a simple 2-step regimen.

Supermodel Erin Heatherton and celebrity hair stylists Dan Sharp and Denis de Souza were also celebrating the launch at the Hollywood Hills fete along with a who's who of Young Hollywood. 

Get the full beauty scoop below!

MARAJÓ x Alessandra Ambrosio

ABOUT THE MARAJÓ™ HAIR CARE BRAND:
Brazil, the epicenter of beauty, is the inspiration for MARAJÓ hair care.  MARAJÓ is the largest fresh water island in the world found off the coast of Brazil in the heart of the Amazon.  It's secret is the Pracaxai Nut Oil that for centuries has been praised for its remarkable soothing and healing properties.  Now, it’s the key ingredient behind our formulas that in two simple steps refresh and restore the look of your hair.  Marajo will make you love your hair again.  Find our more at Marajo.com

WHY IT WORKS:
The miracle oil from Brazil, legendary for its natural healing benefits, is derived from the Pracaxi Nut which grows on the island of Marajo.  It contains the building blocks for hair that looks healthier.   Nourishing Cleansing Creme with Pracaxi Oil extract gently removes oil and dirt, and also fights frizz, breakage and improves the look of split ends.  The next step is the Deep Treatment Butter with Pracaxi Oil extract, which seals and hydrates the cuticle, to help restore hair’s shine, body and bounce.

THE PRODUCTS
The Nourishing Cleansing Crème refreshes as it fortifies and hydrates hair, while the Deep Treatment Butter works to help restore, protect and add vitality while not weighing hair down.  

The MARAJÓ product line, consisting of a Nourishing Cleansing Creme, Deep Treatment Butter, 3-in-1 Finishing Spray, Anti-Frizz Smoothing Serum, and Blow Out Styling Creme, will be available individually or as packaged kits (Essentials or Deluxe) and ranges in price from $18.00 - $44.00. Products will be available at www.marajo.com, Sephora, and QVC.

Chris Noth x Robert Galinsky x The Bench

Hi lovelies,

My friend and fellow go-getter, Robert Galinsky is making his off-Broadway debut! Get the full scoop below!

Golden Globe Nominated CHRIS NOTH, Drama Desk, Obie, and Olivier Award winner BARRY SHABAKA HENLEY and CHERRY LANE THEATRE Present The Bench, A Homeless Love Story

Inspired by Real People and True Stories Written and Performed by Robert Galinsky

Directed by Jay O. Sanders Beginning Performances October 15, 2017 – December 17, 2017 Press Opening is October 29, 2017 - Limited Engagement at Cherry Lane Theatre

New York: The Bench stars Robert Galinsky and marks the New York directorial debut of Jay O. Sanders, it will begin its limited run at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on October 15 and will initially run Sunday evening at 7pm through December 17, 2017, and will celebrate its press opening on Sunday, October 29. Tickets are $49 - $59 and can be purchased by visiting TheBenchPlay.com or by calling 866-811-4111.

This production is being presented by Golden Globe Nominated Chris Noth, Drama Desk, Obie, Olivier Award winner Barry Shabaka Henley and Cherry Lane Theatre. The Bench is produced by Tony Award winning producer Terry Schnuck. Based on true stories, The Bench, set in urban decay and rubble, explores the emotional heartbreak of five homeless characters and the catastrophic hysteria surrounding AIDs in the 1980’s.

The sparse set is accented with hand-drawn imagery, from Daphne Arthur’s graphic novel adaptation of the play, and audio design is by world re-known composer and multi-instrumentalist Deep Singh. It’s a unique and fresh solo theatre piece wherein one actor plays five characters, written in dialogue form, not traditional ‘monologue black out, monologue black out’ traditional solo theater form.

The Bench has been called “effortless—really quite extraordinary.” Backstage Magazine; “The Bench features ensemble work, being done by one human being, with sustainable characters that have incredible nuances. It is palpably and real.” Anney Bonney, Curator at The Kitchen; ‘Galinsky’s street dwellers speak in their own voices, and their voices ring true.” The New Haven Independent; “Not your normal kind of theatre… it keeps your head moving.” The NY Amsterdam News; “Galinsky herds multiple personalities into an evening of furious poetic justice.” New York Press.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
BackStage Magazine has called ROBERT GALINSKY’s acting “extraordinary & effortless” while High Times Magazine says Galinsky is “manic, deadpan & takes aim with psychotic precision.” His favorite roles include: Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet and Solyony in The Three Sisters in New Haven Connecticut's "Free Shakespeare on The Green".

Galinsky is a contributing editor to The Fresh Toast, is Head Speaker Coach for TEDxTeen, TEDxFultonStreet, and teaches writing and performance at Rikers Island Jail, through the non-profit Literacy for Incarcerated Teens and GalinskyCoaching.com. His work as an artist activist has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, and on “The VIEW,” NPR, “ABC Nightline News” and many media outlets. More at www.galinskyplace.com.

JAY O. SANDERS (Director) most recently appeared at the Public Theater in a trilogy of new plays written and directed by Richard Nelson called The Gabriels; Election Year in the Life of One Family, with a company including his wife, Maryann Plunkett. The productions then toured the world, were filmed by WNET, and livestreamed on BroadwayHD.

Before that, they also appeared together in Nelson’s four-play series The Apple Family which was filmed and shown as well on WNET before touring Europe. A passionate Shakespearian, Sanders has also been seen in King Lear, Titus Andronicus, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, among others, as well as portraying George W. Bush in David Hare’s Stuff Happens at the Public and Alfred Doolittle in Pygmalion at The Roundabout on Broadway. In 2015, his own play, Unexplored Interior, had its world premiere as the inaugural production of Washington D.C.’s Mosaic Theater.

His long list of film credits includes JFK, The Day After Tomorrow, Glory, Tumbleweeds, Half Nelson, Edge of Darkness, and Revolutionary Road. Recent television includes “Sneaky Pete,” “True Detective,” “Blindspot,” “The Good Wife,” “American Odyssey,” and “Person of Interest”. His voice can be frequently heard narrating a long list of PBS documentaries, from WGBH’s NOVA to WNET’s “Secrets of the Dead”.

LM x Catt Sadler

Hi lovelies,

Last night I had the pleasure of celebrating the launch of the Jacki bag, the newest collaboration between famed handbag designer Lulu Johansen Eschelman and E! News/Daily Pop icon and The Catt Walk CEO, Catt Sadler. 

The soirée was held at LaPiazza Ristorante at the Grove and we enjoyed yummy bites and bubbly during the unveiling of the limited edition handbag line. Beyond how beautiful and functional the Jacki bag is, the message and purpose behind the collection is even more inspiring.

Half of all of the proceeds from the LMxCatt collaboration with go to the Women Like Us Foundation. During the celebration we watched an inspiring documentary on Catt, her mother's, and Lulu's experience at the Olmailaika Home in Kenya and I was touched by the women's journey, strength, .

Additionally, girls from the home contributed beautiful and authentic Kenyan beading to each handbag. 

You can shop and contribute here.

Joico x Color Butter x Larisa Love Salon

Hi lovelies,

Who doesn't love changing up their look and adding in some flair with vibrant colors?! That's why I loved celebrating the launch of Joico's NEW Color Butter, an healthy way to keep your new hair color vibrant and long-lasting. 

Color Butter is the perfect mixture of hair conditioner and pigment to keep your color-treated locks looking luscious and on-fleek. Get the full beauty recap below!

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"Joico’s NEW Color Butter the instant way to fight the fade or add hot shades. Joico Color Butters are color-depositing treatments that instantly add vibrant color or refresh faded color, while reducing breakage by over 44%! The low-commitment Color Butters last for up to 10 shampoos and come in six bold shades: Pink, Purple, Red, Blue, Green and Titanium, so you can play with color like never before! Refresh fashion colors with these rich color boosters for an easy amp-up to that color your clients have been loving, or you can use on their own for a great, low-commitment pop of color on naturally blonde or pre-lightened hair, all the while treating your client’s hair to nourishing, ultra-moisturizing ingredients and hair-repairing and strengthening technology from THE healthy hair company!"

Vibrant, bold and fun, Color Butter shades are matched perfectly to Joico’s most popular Joico Color Intensity for easy refreshing for you. Stylists can even use Color Butter after a Color Intensity color service; use Color Butter in lieu of conditioner for longer-lasting color results with a burst of extra color, condition and shine! Then send your clients home with one for easy maintenance. Or introduce clients to bold color without the long-term commitment! A great in-salon service and at-home care – a win-win for both stylist and client.

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Why You’ll Love Them

• Instantly add vibrant color (to naturally blonde or pre-lightened hair)
• Refresh faded color (to naturally blonde or pre-lightened hair)
• Lasts up to 10 shampoos (depending on daily care habits, hair history and texture)
• Fragrant scent: sweet and inviting, you’ll love applying it!
• Reduces breakage by over 44% (against combing breakage when using Color Butter vs. clean damaged hair)

Parched strands become completely quenched, gloriously glossy, and silky to the touch; that's becauseColor Butter strengthens weak, pre-lightened hair, restoring vital moisture levels that leave hairfrizz-free and amazingly responsive to styling.

As for color? The sky's the limit: Extend the life of your client's investment shade for up to 10 shampoos with our unique rainbow pigments: GREEN, BLUE, TITANIUM, PURPLE, RED, and PINK give you the freedom to touch up dipped tips or even create whimsical pinwheels in a flash! The possibilities are endless. Color Butter offers a rich-yet-weightless treatment that gives you the pop of a temporary color with intense conditioning benefits.

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The How To

Color Butter is an all new color-treatment category that opens the door to practically endless usage possibilities… Here are a few unique ways to get the most from your Color Butter in the salon and at home. Wearing gloves is recommended when applying and rinsing and cover clothes during application.

Color Butter can be creatively intermixed for endless shade and intensity options. There are three different ways to create your own custom shades:

1. Intermix each shade for strong, bold and artistic customized shades.
2. Intermix any shade or customized formula with your favorite Conditioner like K-PAK® Color Therapy™ or Moisture Recovery to dilute or lighten the intensity a shade.
3. Deepen your Color Butter shades by repeating an application 2-3 times. Apply your first application, process, and rinse the hair. Repeat this process 2-3 times to deepen your color butter result.

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When pre-lightening hair prior to applying Color Butter, use the following guidelines for optimum results:

Fall Fashion Trends x Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

Fall is officially upon us! And that means more than just pumpkin spiced lattes, it's time to opt for a darker hue for your hair, tall boots for your legs, and oversized outwear for your top.

Shop my favorite trends for Fall below!

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TALL BOOTS

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OVERSIZED JACKETS

Thames x Stephen Webster

Hi lovelies,

Last night's party was one for the books. We sipped on champers and ate yummy hors d'oeuvres while perusing the latest collection between Thames and Stephen Webster.There was also an amazing art exhibition, 'Us and Chem,' by Blondey McCoy. 

Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center x Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

Just because summer is winding down, that doesn't mean that we still shouldn't be working on our summer bodies. I love feeling happy, healthy, and strong all year round, which is why I'm committed to eating consciously, consistently exercising and moving my body, and making sure that I go in for my Exilis Ulta 360 treatments at the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center.

Exilis Ulta 360 is at the intersection of diet and exercise to achieve your body goals. Besides the amazing, warm, and friendly staff at the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, my favorite part of the treatment is that it's non-invasive, there's no downtime, and it doesn't hurt.

After receiving my second treatment, this time with the lovely Sara Fowler, I saw results even quicker than the first time. Sara was kind, professional, and made me feel at ease during my entire treatment. She took the time to talk to me about my past experience and my future goals with Exilis Ulta 360. The treatment uses the power of radio-frequency and ultrasound to get rid of stubborn fat and bulge while tightening the skin.

My personal areas that need tightening and fat dissolving is my lower tummy and my inner thighs so that's what I've been focusing on during my sessions. I only have four more sessions to go before I complete the full cycle of Exilis Ulta 360, and I cannot wait to see the full results from my treatments.

Missed my experience during my first session? Then check it out here.

Let me know, what are your target areas for fat removal and tightening?

PrettyLittleThing x Olivia Culpo

Hi lovelies,

During the decadent and a who's who of Young Hollywood party debuting the latest fashion collaboration with PrettyLittleThing x Olivia Culpo, I fell in love with the romantic collection.

Olivia is a beautiful and talented actress, model, television presenter, cellist, and Miss USA, and her fashion collection did not disappoint. Ever since being introduced to her collection, I've been wearing the pieces from photoshoots, to dates, to red carpets.

The collection is heavy on the lace, is form-fitting in all of the right places, and primarily uses the color palette of black, white, and red. See below for why PrettyLittleThing x Olivia Culpo is the must-have fashion collection for Fall.

PrettyLittleThing x Olivia Culpo: Red carpet for the EcoLuxe Lounge Pre-Emmys Party

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PrettyLittleThing x Olivia Culpo: Red carpet for the 'Battle of the Sexes' L.A. Premiere

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