Roomorama Relax Lounge During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011

The Roomorama Relax Lounge was a great place to unwind during the day with morning yoga by Your Yoga, mini massages by Essential Therapy and makeup touch-ups by Borghese.

I stopped by the evening of February 14th and enjoyed cocktails and treats including salad, fruit, cupcakes and amazing cookies by cookie coma (cardamom, cayenne, chocolate and c salt). Roomorama was like relaxing at a friend's apt - there were no party crashers or crowds of people around.

I was in awe over the Villa Di Borghese bedding (manufactured by United Feather & Down), in 300-thread-count Italian Tile Dobby Cotton with a natural aloe vera treatment. The bedding line includes a down comforter, bed pillow, spa pillow, booties and a spa body wrap.




Photos by Michael Alexander, cliQny

- Kim Weling

Borghese Holiday Sample Sale

25th Anniversary of Borghese's Fango Active Mud

On June 22nd, Georgette Mosbacher, Borghese CEO, held an exclusive event at her home to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fango Active Mud beauty treatment.

While enjoying hors d'oeuvres and Fango Mango cocktails, guests were able to take a closer look at all the different Fango beauty treatments as well as new products.



There are five different types of Fango Mud treatments, with the face and body masks containing Acqua di Vita® Complex. The original Fango Active Mud Mask for Face and Body (middle jar, shown below) detoxifies impurities, unclogs pores and eliminates dead skin cells, leaving skin feeling firmer, hydrated and invigorated. This Italian Mud's ingredients natural botanicals - Geranium, Lavender and Peppermint Oils and Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils.

I learned that after you apply the mud, you don't have to wait until it dries - you can rinse it off after just 3-5 minutes!

Fango Ristorativo Restorative Hydrating Mud for Face & Body (left jar shown below) helps protect against environmental damage, reduces redness and fights against inflammation of the skin. It restores, replenishes, nourishes and energizes.


Fango Delicato Active Mud for Delicate Dry Skin (back jar shown below) hydrates and firms dry, delicate skin.

Fango BrillanteBrightening Mud Mask For Face and Body (front jar shown below) contains natural vitamins and mineral-rich extracts that evens out skin tone, gently soothes and refines, helps to remove dead skin cells and erases the effects of environmental debris. A blend of Vitamin A and Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract works to leave skin brighter and more radiant.

FangoActive Mud for Hair and Scalp invigorates and revitalizes the scalp while adding body to hair. It's suitable for all hair types.

Launching this October is Borghese's Perla Duale High Impact LipColour Collection. The collection includes six fashion forward shades inspired by the runways of Milan. The creamy, long-lasting, dual purpose formula delivers rich, opaque color with a high pearl finish. It's formulated with Vitamins A, E, & C to condition lips and help provide anti-oxidant protection, and Chamomile and Aloe to soothe and smooth.

Also, be sure to check out the Collezione D'Oro Occhi Eye Treatment, an age-defying gel serum that brightens the delicate eye area and helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Borghese's 'DO YOU FANGO' campaign features model Fernando (bottom left). Another model (bottom right) promotes the campaign, with 'DO YOU FANGO' written across his chest in Fango Mud.

As the event came to a close, guests were given a full-size jar of the original Fango Active Mud, plus a luxurious Borghese spa robe. Guests were also offered complimentary limo service to and from the event. How fabulous is that!

Thank you to Georgette for opening up her home for this special event, and a happy 25th anniversary to Borghese's Fango Active Mud - my favorite mud mask!

You can shop and learn more about Borghese's products at borghese.com.

- Kim Weling

Summer Travel Essentials

I didn't get in as much writing as I would have liked in June, but for good reason - I took time off for a much needed vacation to the Amangiri Resort & Spa in Utah, also hitting Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon along the way.

I just wanted to share some of my favorite travel essentials that I was sure to pack:

Dermalogica UltraCalming™ Treatment Kit - I don't usually have sensitive skin, but I found my skin getting irritated by the change in weather and dry environment I found myself in. This travel-size kit helped combat any redness and irritations on my face. The kit includes the UltraCalming™ Cleanser, UltraCalming™ Mist, UltraCalming™ Serum Concentrate, UltraCalming™ Barrier Repair and UltraCalming™ Relief Masque. Retail: $40.

Dermalogica Daylight Daily Defense Kit has everything I need for sun protection. The kit includes:

Solar Defense Booster SPF 30 - can be mixed with your moisturizer or foundation or worn alone.

Multivitamin BodyBlock SPF 20, a body moisturizing sunscreen that protects from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Solar Shield SPF 15 - Very water resistant (up to 80 minutes) and in the form of a stick, acts as a sunscreen and moisture shield for the lips, ears and nose.

After Sun Repair - a treatment balm that helps repair recent UV damage while instantly soothing overexposed skin. A blend of homeopathic herbs reduces irritations, redness and painful sunburn. I'm thinking I should keep this refrigerated when possible, for a more cooling effect. Retail price for the kit is $35.

Origins Modern Friction™ - this is a great exfoliator to use 2-3 times a week, leaving skin polished, smooth and luminous. I also love the aromas of Bergamot and Peppermint. Retail: $37.50.

Borghese Tinted Lip Plumper in Flamingo Gold - I always carry this lip plumper with me. It's non-sticky, has a refreshing tingling sensation and keeps my lips hydrated, smooth and full. It's the everyday lip plumper and gloss! Retail: $31.50.

Topricin Foot Therapy Cream - For the most part I was either wearing hiking sneakers or flip flops during my trip, but I did bring a pair of heels with me to wear to dinner or a night out in Vegas. I was told it is a good idea to apply the foot cream before and after putting on my heels and it worked its magic! I noticed I didn't get any foot cramps when I applied the cream. One night I forgot to apply it beforehand, and after I got foot cramps it immediately went away once I applied it. I was so glad I brought some travel size samples with me! Retail: $19.99.

WooLoot Wave Sport Watch - I highly recommend this watch for outdoor activities and sports. The soft feel natural rubber watch has an LCD screen and is water resistant 3 atm and ultralight at 10g. It comes in multiple colors (I have a green one) in various sizes (I have an XS, which is suitable for teens and petite women) and stretches to go over the hand. It was perfect to wear while hiking! Retail: $19.99.

Youth Tagori™ in Grill/Chili color - I had to buy a pair of hiking shoes, and it wasn't easy for shopping for a size 5. I was at Sports Authority and decided to go with a children's shoe size 3 (which is equivalent to a women's size 5). I absolutely loved the Columbia Sportswear pair I found. I like the lace-and-lock system for a secure fit and the nonmarking Omni-Grip® outsoles deliver a solid foundation for the foot. I love the design as well as the trail-specific tread. It was so easy to hike and hold my balance with these shoes on - the grip is amazing! Retail: $40.

- Kim Weling

Upcoming Sample Sales - Borghese, Diesel, Rachel Comey

Get ready for some pre-4th of July shopping! Check out these upcoming samples sales from Borghese, Diesel and Rachel Comey.

ONE DAY ONLY

Rachel Comey Spring 2010 Sample Sale - 50 - 60% off all merchandise

Date: Wednesday, June 30th

Location: 335 W. 35th St., 7th Floor (between 8th and 9th Ave)

Nearest Subway: Penn Station stops on the A, C & E

Time: 12 - 8pm

Payment Accepted: Cash and Credit Cards

Offerings: Womens Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, and Mens Shoes

More Sample Sales! Catherine Malandrino, Borghese and L’Oréal!

Every time I look there's another sample sale going on! There's just one day left of the Catherine Malandrino sale - get to it!

The Borghese sale is always a good one - last year I scored a small sized jar of Fango Mud and lip balm shimmer for $5 each! This sale requires you to bring your own bag, so be sure to have your foldable tote handy.

Although I definitely don't need any more makeup or skin care, I always look forward to making it to L’Oréal's luxury products sale, including fragrances, cosmetics and body care. I always stock up on Kiehl's lip gloss ($5 at last year's sale), lotions and shower gels (both were $7 at last year's sale). I had also scored a shu uemura brush set, Lancome black eyeliner and Juicy tubes. Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics - how can I not check that out?

- Kim Weling

Borghese.com Sale - One Day Only!

If you need to stock up on your beauty and skincare products, check out the one day sale online at borghese.com.

For one day only, borghese.com is offering 25% off your entire Borghese online purchase. Enter the promotional code SUMSAVS when checking out and you will automatically receive the 25% discount on your purchase.

*Offer valid on Borghese.com only from July 14th, 2009 at 12:01am ET through July 14th, 2009 at 11:59pm ET in the US & Canada. Online code limited to one time use only. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

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