Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) recently opened their first store in NYC’s Lower East Side. The Pretty Connected team hit up the 100% vegan, makeup lines grand opening for an inside peak into the world of OCC with renowned makeup artist and founder David Klasfeld.
I’ve met David on a few occasions at makeup shows, expos and industry events, but otherwise finding his products
While designers debuted their spring 2012 ready-to-wear collections during New York Fashion Week, Vivienne Tam decided to take the opportunity to present her new Fashion Yoga Collection. Utilizing the outdoor space of Barclay’s Capital Grove within Lincoln Center she strayed from the usual models standing around, while the press takes their picture and went with a more interactive route. Lead by yoga experts, Rodney Yee, they created a living and breathing fashion yoga installation. During the presentation, 20 female yogis, dressed head to toe in Tam’s new line performed a choreographed yoga session, lead by Lee.
In the latest addition to their ever-so-popular, award-winning, Age Smart skincare collection, Dermalogica introduces their new Overnight Repair Serum. Similar in both packaging and texture as an essential oil, their new serum was created to hydrate, firm, and protect skin as you sleep.
As instructed I pressed 4-6 drops directly to skin (it can also be added to a moisturizer and then pressed in), and not only did it absorb quickly, it created this amazing barrier of hydration around my skin and the next morning my skin was noticeably smoother, softer and more plump.
Formulated with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Alaria Extract to help increase collagen renewal, hydrating, firmness and dermal strength; Argan Oil, Vitamin E and essential fatty acids to help restore a weakened barrier layer, lock in moisture and increase elasticity and Rose Hip Seed Oil to help minimize discoloration while helping to boost cell renewal. So while some may by hesitant to apply an oil directly to their skin (no it will not cause you to break out),
Ladies and gentleman, it’s almost that time! Spa Week, the glorious week when over 800 spas and wellness facilities nationwide reduce their prices to $50! Presented by Carefee, this years Spa Week® Fall 2011, is happening October 10th – 16th, and there’s not better time to indulge at your favorite local spa and treat yourself to a facial, massages, acupuncture, fitness class packages or just about and other beauty treatment you can think of (botox, lip plumping, eyelash extensions…). Browse all treatments in your city on www.spaweek.com and get booking asap to ensure you get your preferred treatments and time slots.
What are you in for? Spa Week’s Social Media Director, Michelle Lapidos will tell you! Check out her video on Spa Week:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERD8IcwkvN4
And since Michelle is Queen Spa, I asked her for a few recommendations on what’s happening some of our favorite cities.
