How To Stay Fit And Healthy With Tai Pei Entrees

This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Hi lovelies,

I’ve started my New Year off right with working out, meditating, taking time away from social media, and being more conscious about what and how I eat. That’s why I love Tai Pei tasty entrées, each with their own unique and robust flavors.

But beyond the amazing tasting flavors of the entrées that range from General Tso's Spicy Chicken, Orange Chicken, Black Pepper, Shrimp Fried Rice, Beef and Broccoli, to Teriyaki Chicken, and more, what makes the entrees the perfect fit for my healthy yet on-the-go lifestyle, is that each entrée contains no preservatives or artificial ingredients and is always made with real, pure ingredients.

So I never have to compromise on taste, eating high-quality ingredients, or on saving time because Tai Pei’s design makes it quick and simple to make in just minutes in the microwave. I can easily prepare an entree after my workouts to quickly refuel.

Plus, since I struggle with portion control when I cook at-home, Tai Pei entrees help me to stay fit and healthy because each entree is individually made for the perfect portion-size. Asian food is one of my favorite cuisines and fried rice keeps me full without feeling stuffed, so it’s the perfect dish to curb my cravings in a healthy way. I indulge in their wide range of frozen fried rice choices each made with flavor-infused rice.

So if you’re like me, and want to stay fit while indulging in tasty, easy-to-prepare meals in a healthy way, then pick-up a few Tai Pei entrees in a frozen food section near you. Find yours here.

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How Shiseido Just Stole The Beauty Show

Hi lovelies,

You know I love a good party, but what I love even more is bringing you the latest in beauty and skincare. That's why I'm so excited to share with you the beauty scoop on Shiseido's new  Essential Energy moisturizer.  

Co-hosted with Sonoya Mizuno, they threw a celebrity filled, interactive, sensorial-event to celebrate the launch of three new creams: Gel Cream, Moisturizing Cream, and Day Cream. The new creams all felt super silky and smooth on my skin, adding an instant layer of protection and moisture, without leaving behind any oily residue. 

I sipped on healthy mocktails, danced the night away, and hung out with EJ Johnson, Lauren Bushnell, Cassie Scerbo, Jamie Chung, Shenae Grimes, and James Kennedy. 

Shiseido, the leader in Japanese prestige beauty and skincare, introduces Essential Energy – a new era in skincare, inspired by neuroscience. The new Essential Energy collection of three moisturizers, offers a fundamental solution to skin’s declining responsive power with breakthrough ReNeura Technology which reawakens the skin’s ability to detect and transmit signals allowing it to better react to outside stimulus or environmental stressors, preventing damage in real-time.

Why Your Skin Will 'C The Difference' With Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

Hi lovelies,

Kiehl's has always been known to provide amazing skincare, but even they have outdone themselves this time around!

Introducing their most potent Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate formula to the world this past week, their awesome launch party did not disappoint.

We got the beauty scoop on the revamp of its iconic formula, that's now infused with 12.5% of Vitamin C, we danced to tunes by the super sweet DJ Taryn Manning, and sipped on custom cocktails garnished with orange slices. 

Missed the soiree? Don't fret, get the full beauty scoop below!  

KIEHL’S INTRODUCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE CULT-FAVORITE POWERFUL-STRENGTH LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE

Scientific Achievement Drives the Company’s Largest Renovation in 166 Years

New York, NY – As pioneers in Vitamin C skin care, Kiehl’s has long understood the benefits of the ingredient and demonstrates extensive expertise in incorporating this potent ingredient at its most beneficial concentrations.

In 2005, Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate was launched as a cutting-edge product with 10.5% pure, stabilized Vitamin C – a formula that has remained one of the most popular, highly efficacious formulas on the market for over a decade. The original Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, which boasts hundreds of 5-star reviews online and numerous awards, sells at a rate of one per minute around the world, with more than 5 million bottles sold to date.

After 89 trials and years of perfecting, Kiehl’s is proud to announce the next breakthrough in Vitamin C, and the Company’s largest formula renovation in 166 years. This advanced formula has a heightened potency of 12.5% Vitamin C (10.5% Pure Vitamin C [LAscorbic Acid] and 2% Vitamin Cg [Ascorbyl Glucoside]), and is now made with Hyaluronic Acid, making it more effective than ever before. The new powerful, antioxidant-packed formula provides clinically-demonstrated1 performance and now has an even more pleasant application experience, featuring a fast-absorbing, non-oily texture. The product, which warms as it activates on the skin, now features a pleasant citrus scent as well, from the addition of essential oils.

The powerful, fast acting, anti-aging serum has undergone a state-of-the-art reformulation that amplifies the efficacy of the original, making it work better and faster. The result is an anti-aging serum clinically demonstrated1 to provide intensified results, including visible improvement on lines, wrinkles, radiance and texture, faster than ever before.

“Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate has been a standout favorite amongst our customer base since its initial release in 2005. As anti-aging serums have become an integral part of skin routines around the globe, we have remained vigilant in developing efficacious products for our customers,” says Chris Salgardo, President of Kiehl’s US. “It was important to us to maintain the qualities of the original formula that our customers already loved, while simultaneously delivering an improved formula that would stand up to our clinical study standards.”

“Our renovated formula, now with Hyaluronic Acid and a greater amount of Vitamin C, provides faster, better results,” says Dr. Geoff Genesky, Scientific Director at Kiehl’s. “While Vitamin C is difficult to stabilize within a formula, the team worked meticulously to stabilize even more Vitamin C and deliver our most efficacious Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate formula to date.”

12.5% Vitamin C:

• 10.5% Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) When used as part of a topical skincare routine, this ingredient is known to contribute to helping diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while visibly improving skin’s radiance and texture2
• 2% Vitamin Cg (Ascorbyl Glucoside) This ingredient is activated once it absorbs into the upper layers of the skin’s surface and is used in skincare products targeted to boost visible wrinkle reduction over time

In addition to being an essential vitamin in our diets and a prominent antioxidant, Vitamin C is an efficacious topical skincare ingredient.3 Our formula, with 12.5% Vitamin C, helps to provide the following benefits:

• Anti-Aging: reduction of the appearance of fine lines and deep set wrinkles
• Radiance: visible improvement of skin brightness
• Skin texture boosting: visible and tactile improvement of skin’s surface quality.

Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid This fast-absorbing, small sized class of hyaluronic acid is famous for its ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.4 Hyaluronic Acid acts like a sponge by drawing moisture in to skin’s surface layers and expanding as it absorbs and is commonly used in skincare products that are targeted to visibly reduce lines and refine skin texture.

Why Every Beauty Girl Is Loving The New Physicians Formula

Hi lovelies,

So we already know and love Physicians Formula, a beauty and skincare brand that has something for every girl, that was born out of a doctor's love for his wife, but now there's even more reasons to love our tried-and-true skincare and beauty staple. 

Physicians Formula just debuted their new beauty and skincare collection and they did not disappoint. Check out below for all of the new benefits, colors, and designs! 

My favorite new break-out product is definitely the charcoal stick!

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Why Every Beauty Girl Is Talking About OGX Styler

Hi lovelies,

OGX® Styler launched on Thursday, January 18th, at Petit Mason on Melrose Ave., taking the hair and beauty community by storm, they are bringing salon quality products home. The award-winning hair care collection just debuted its premiere styling line with salon inspired products for every hair style, type, texture, vibe, and look, thus, taking everyday hair care to the next level.

You can mix-and-match the innovation hair products or stay true to a specific hair regimen. Check out the full collection below and why every beauty girl, and the everyday girl, has fallen in love with the new collection!

What’s even better is that OGX Styling Products are available for $8.99 each at Ulta, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart and other major retailers.

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Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full

Why You Love it? Because big, fat, gigantic hair is always sexy and always in style. Each OGX full-uptuous, fiber full styler is infused with carefully chosen extracts to help enhance fullness and help your mane reach new heights!

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Sugar Cane Sugar High Tousle Spray - gives you that loose, lived in look (because salt sprays dry out your hair anyway). Infused with bamboo fibers, it gives a super-full look.

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Root Boosting Spray Mousse- is part hairspray, part mouse for ultimate multitasking. Infused with plant collagen, and bamboo fibers, it gives hair hold and fullness.

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Big Hair Spray - infused with plant collagen and bamboo fibers won’t let your strands down. Infused with bamboo fibers to create a full look.

Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Body Boost Dry Shampoo - infused with plant fibers and plant collagen this powder spray has a soft finish and long-lasting fullness. Infused with bamboo fibers to create a grip for hair to be stylized.

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Texture Collection

Why You Love It? The Texture range is modern and unlike any boring salt spray you’ve seen before. Discover how exotic ingredients such as beeswax, honey, clay and fibers come together to help piece, hold, stick and separate strands…the way nature intended.

Flexible + Beeswax Texture Spray Wax - infused with beeswax and sandalwood it adds texture with a flexible hold for the art of manipulation.

Matte Finish + Bamboo Fiber Texture Flexible Fiber Wax - infused with bamboo fibers, aspen bark extract, it holds soft with a matte finish to sculpt and resculpt hair with pliable, all day hold.

Natural Finish + Aspen Extract Texture Molding Paste - infused with aspen bark extract and sandalwood, it holds soft with a semi-matte, natural finish for definition and texture to structured looks.

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Extra Strength + Honey Hold

Why You Love It? Extra Strength Honey Hold range is the most universally beneficial family of products. All hair types can use these for extreme hold, with each product infused with honey and other carefully chosen extracts. This blend locks out frizz and humidity while smelling decadent!

Extra Strength + Honey Hold Mega Hairspray - we FINALLY got our hands on amber extract which is all the rage in professional hairsprays. Also, infused with honey, this blend has superior hold and sprays on dry.

Extra Strength + Honey Hold Mega Glue - you guessed it…super-duper strong, not messing around paste that is infused with amber extract and honey for hair that won’t budge– rain, wind, or shine.

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Protecting + Silk Blowout

Why You Love It? The silk blowout range is uniquely formulated with soft, silky and heat-protecting ingredients so you can achieve a quick blowout without damaging hair. Locks will be beautiful, shiny and soft with every use.

Protecting + Silk Blowout Thermal Primer Cream - infused with silk extract and quinoa, put on wet hair and be amazed at its ability to help make even the most stubborn strands blow dry to silky, soft perfection.

Protecting + Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray - infused with silk extract and quinoa this spray will speed blow dry time (yay!) and protect hair against heat damage up to 450 degrees.

Protecting + Silk Blowout Blow Dry Extend Dry Shampoo - the combination of rose powder and silk extracts infused in this blend makes us swoon and extends the life of your blowout. Use this one on clean hair or a day old blowout to keep hair fresh an extra day or two.

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Smoothing + Shea Sleek

Why You Love It? Smell these once and you’ll never use another. Plus, they are infused with carefully selected ingredients to give you the sleekest, chic-est strands ever.

Smoothing + Shea Sleek Smooth Style Spray - because you really need to be protecting your strands from hot tools and this one does the job. Infused with shea butter and marula oil it sleek-ens and chic-ens your lovely locks.

Smoothing + Shea Humidity Blocking Hairspray - infused with shea butter and marula oil this blend calms frizz and ensures your styles last, even in the heat.

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Locking + Coconut Curls

Why You Love It? These stylers help BOOST curls without the crunchy-ness. Big piles of soft, touchable, decadent bouncy curls can be yours…the envy of all.

Locking + Coconut Curls Decadent Creamy Mousse – this is PART MOUSSE and PART CREAM. It’s just amazing. You know instantly when you dispense this miracle cream foam into your hand that you are about to have an amazing hair day (you’re welcome). But we can’t take all the credit, shea butter and coconut oil ingredients help create the amazing softness and bouncy curls.

Locking + Coconut Curls Finishing Mist - infused with coconut oil and jasmine nectar for touch-ups, sprits-ups or before using a diffuser, it helps tendrils stay twisted, bouncy and most important, frizz-free.

Why You Should 'Turn Up The C' with Kiehl's

Hi lovelies,

Last night’s party was super fun because I got to dance the night away to tunes by Taryn Manning who isn’t just a talented actress, but she’s also an amazing DJ, and I got to have the ultimate Kiehl’s experience with the launch of its new Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate that went from 10% Vitamin C amount to an impressive 12.5% Vitamin C amount with Hyaluronic Acid.

In my Tobi outfit, which consisted of my Rodeo Black Denim Jeans paired with my Destructed Distressed T-Shirt Dress in Taupe that I rocked with a crystal statement necklace and studded boots with a heel, I got mingle with my friends, fellow actors, musicians, and influencers and nibbled on yummy bites and drinks.

The new concentrate is more powerful than ever and promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, smooth and brighten skin, and improves the texture and radiance of the skin. I tried it as soon as I got home after the launch party and I already feel and see the results with my skin feeling more hydrated and plumped.

Grab yours now and Turn Up The C!

The 3 Things I Did As A Panelist At BlushCon with Tobi

Hi lovelies,

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being a panelist during BlushCon, an LA based celebration of all things youth and beauty featuring the best cosmetics brands from the United States, Asia, and beyond. Beauty lovers were able to listen to panel discussions and meet their favorite beauty influencers and brands.

My panel took place on January 13th, and the topic was, “How to Build Your Audience and Monetize It.” While prepareing for the big day, I knew that there were three that I needed to do in order to make my session a success. Please check them out below and let me know what you think!

#1: Prepare. Prepare. Prepare.

The first thing I did was go over the panel questions that I was sent prior to our session. I wrote out my answers on paper and then practiced saying them aloud. This way, once I was on the panel with the crowd and all of the lights, I would still feel confident and prepared because I would already know the talking points and message that I wanted to get across. There’s no substitute for preparation to build confidence while public speaking.

#2: Comfort. Comfort. Comfort.

Sitting on stage in front of a large crowd with cameras and lights can be a bit intimidating, so feeling confident in my own skin is super important when it comes to public speaking. That’s why I wanted to make sure that my outfit made a style statement while still being comfortable.

I opted to wear a vintage sequined jacket because I love, love sequins and paired it with a Up To No Good Distressed Tee by Tobi in white. Of course, I wore my signature Kate Spade black tights and brought along my Sandy Lisa Amalfi Shoulder Bag in beige to carry all of my stuff.

#3 Connect. Connect. Connect.

I made sure to not only connect with the audience and the people in the crowd, but I also made sure to connect with the other panelists. We laughed and shared stories prior to our session so we were able to work as a team while on-stage.

We also started following each other on Instagram and tagged each other when we posted about the event to make sure that we were supporting each other. It’s important to see your peers as collaborators and not as competition.

How to Get Red Carpet Ready with On Location Glam and Tobi

Hi lovelies,

The other night I had the pleasure of celebrating the launch of On Location Glam, for its Los Angeles debut. This amazing beauty service is available in both Hong Kong and L.A. and it provides luxury beauty, hair, and makeup services directly to you. You can get glam whether you’re at-home, at a hotel, at the office, or on-the-go.

What sets On Location Glam apart from other mobile beauty and hair services, is that On Location Glam prides itself in offering a luxury, glam experience that starts with one-on-one consultations for a customized experience.

The service is so elegant that there’s only a concierge experience available, meaning that there’s no app and you must email or call to set-up appointments which adds a very classy touch to the overall experience.

Since the launch of On Location Glam was highly anticipated by its elite clientele, I knew that I had to bring my ‘A game’ when it came to walking the red carpet. I decided to wear my signature Kate Spade black tights, a vintage brown leather bag, and a Tobi Alexa Lace Skater Dress.

For my makeup, I opted for a black cat eye using Cleopatra Eye Stamp by Lyda Beauty and a rose blush on my cheeks by Physician’s Formula. I trusted my lips to Maybelline’s Vivid Hot Lacquer.

I felt extra confident walking the red carpet for the glamorous night of makeup, hair, eyelash extensions, bubbly, and more, because my dress fit me perfectly and the lace detail added an extra flair of femininity and glamour.

So if you need to get red carpet ready, trust your hair and makeup to On Location Glam and your wardrobe to Tobi.

Why You Should Trust Your Summer Body To Cellfina With Dr. Marcus

Hi lovelies,

It’s mid-January, which means that it’s the perfect time to work on getting our summer bodies ready for the beach, bikinis, and booty shakin’.

As always, feeling confident, happy, and strong starts from the inside-out and with knowing that we’re all valuable and worthy, just the way we are, but it also comes from being able to proactively take the initiative to create the life, career, and bodies that we want in a safe and healthy way.

One thing that empowered to take control of my body was knowing that having cellulite was nothing to be ashamed of, in fact, up to 80% of all women have some form of cellulite. Plus, it’s hereditary, which means that it’s not my fault that I have it and no amount of squats, hours at the gym, or eating clean will get rid of it. But one thing that I do have is the power and resources to improve it.

That’s why I decided to get rid of the dimples, waves, and cellulite on my thighs and derriere with Cellfina®, which is the only FDA-cleared, minimally invasive procedure proven to improve the appearance of cellulite for at least three years.

Cellfina stands so strongly behind its award-winning innovative technology that it provides its patients with a Cellfina Yearlong Assurance (CYA) Guarantee. So if my unwanted cellulite returns within a year, I can return to my trusted doctor, Dr. Keith Marcus, and Cellina will cover the costs of have my problematic areas re-treated. If you want to know if you qualify for the guarantee, simply visit CellfinaGuarantee.com within 30 days of your procedure date to register.

Speaking of my trusted Dr. Marcus, having my Cellfina performed at the Marcus Medical Spa was more like a friendly party than a scary procedure. From the moment that I walked into the door, I felt welcomed, comfortable, and at-ease. I was greeted with warmth and friendliness that made my entire experience go smoothly and I left feeling informed and confident in my results.

Sarah, Nicole, and Danica, who all work at the medical spa, made sure that I was always taken care of during each part of my experience. We talked, laughed, and shared stories, which naturally calmed my nerves so I went into the procedure in a peaceful and positive mood.

Dr. Marcus was equally amazing and talked me through what to expect before, during, and after my procedure and he patiently answered all of my questions. He made sure that I felt 100% comfortable and confident before we started the procedure.

Once we were in the room and started the Cellfina treatment, Dr. Marcus graciously explained exactly what he was doing and what was happening to my body during the procedure so I never felt scared but rather, I felt prepared for what would happen next which made my experience as enjoyable as possible.

The ladies in the room with me also eased my nerves by playing my favorite music, talking with me, and giving me stress balls to squeeze to relieve any tension or pain during the procedure. I felt completely supported and informed during the entire process and I’m so excited to show off my summer body in the upcoming weeks!

To schedule your own consultation with Dr. Marcus, call (424) 634-7044 or visit here.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND AFTER THE CELLFINA PROCEDURE

"A minimally-invasive procedure, Cellfina is performed in one of our soothing and comfortable med spa in Redondo Beach. To begin, we will administer a local anesthetic to the treatment area to ensure your comfort. We will then place the Cellfina handpiece firmly on the treatment area, before inserting an ultra small microblade (the size of a needle) underneath your skin. This blade will cut through the bands of connective tissue that form the cellulite, releasing the dimples and creating smoother skin.

You can expect your entire Cellfina treatment to last approximately one hour, at which point you will return home to begin the very brief healing process. After the procedure, you may experience minor soreness and bruising, though it will resolve quickly and you’ll be able to resume your normal activities the very next day. However, you will be advised to avoid strenuous activities for at least a few days to ensure an optimal result."

- Courtesy of marcusmedicalspa.com

Why You Should Join The "Our Son Trayvon" Movement With Liberated People

Hi lovelies,

Back when I lived in New York City, I had the pleasure of meeting the critically acclaimed actor and director Gbenga Akinnagbe. Not only was he very gracious, he was also extremely passionate about a new apparel line that he was starting called Liberated People. 

Liberated People has grown and expanded from it's roots as a t-shirt line honoring the dates of when colonized countries regained their freedom, to truly being the voice of a movement and inspiring people to get involved and act in social change and justice.

One of it's current missions is to raise awareness and funds for the Trayvon Martin Foundation with 15 % of all sales of the "Our Son Trayvon" hoodie being donated to the foundation. 

To join in the movement, you can get a hoodie for yourself, your friends, your family, and your community, here, and become a part of their goal to selling 5,000 hoodies in order to raise $50,000 dollars for the Trayvon Martin Foundation.