Before I get into this post, I’m not going to even mention the classic Neutrogena face wipes, because we all know they are the best! So we’re moving on to some new and classic products that are on my list. One of my longstanding favorite Neutrogena products is their Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask. I swear by it! In fact it’s probably my favorite hair mask of all time. Recently, Neutrogena hosted two events that I was lucky enough to make it to. The first was with Kerry Washington’s personal hair stylist, Takisha Sturdivant-Drew to talk about two of the brands iconic products, the Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Mask and their Anti-Residue Shampoo. The other event was to introduce their NEW Ultra Light Cleansing Oil. Also this summer Neutrogena introduced a new SPF range, CoolDry Sport Sunscreen that is phenomenal for anyone that works out outdoors.
I’m going to be honest, I thought there were a lot of pretty dresses, no overwhelming fails but I didn’t have that take-my-breath-away moment over a gown. The closest I got was Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace. She looked absolutely stunning in the white gown. And it’s impressive when you can wear white and look like you’re walking down the red carpet instead of walking down the aisle. And with a white tux and red bow-tie, yes, I’m talking about Jared Leto… The high school dreamboat (Jordan Catalano forever!) who won Best Supporting Actor for “Dallas Buyers Club”, won my best dressed category as well.
In honor of World Oceans Day 2011, luxury skincare brand, La Mer donated $200,000 to Oceana, the world’s largest international ocean advocacy organization to help protect and raise awareness for our water systems. Additionally, La Mer partnered with Soundwalk, the international collective that offers audio tours, by creating the Seven Seas Sound Mix; an iPhone and iPad application featuring interviews with seven notable ocean enthusiasts, (leading solo sailor Samantha Davies; adventurer/environmentalist David de Rothschild of the Plastiki expedition; actress/director, Melanie Laurant; actor Liu Ye; actress Rinko Kikuchi; designer Philippe Starck; and world champion free diver Guillaume Nery), who describe their love for the sea and offer an exploratory experience though seven different bodies of water.
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder
I was pleased although not completely surprised that Vampire Diaries’ Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder (appearing in quite the spiffy hat) were there. As I learned from his speech at The First Amendment Party in DC, Ian is quite the environmentalist! (He even has his own foundation: http://www.isfoundation.com/).
In true La Mer fashion, it was an elegant affair, and just the excuse I needed to put on a cocktail dress and bare the rain… again (enough with the rain already!). Hosted at Affirmation Arts, the space was a cocktail party meets art exhibit with images of the seven featured environmentalists hanging on the surrounding walls. Unique but unbelievably tasty hors d’oeuvres were served (it was very sashimi meets raw vegetables health heavenly-ness) –with the ever so appreciated complimentary handsome, male wait staff.
Additional guests in attendance included Molly Sims, Kerry Washington, Theodora Richards, Rachel Roy, and Nora Zehetner.
Nora Zehetner and Kerry WashingtonNina Dobrev and Ian SomerhalderMolly Sims
