THE BROWSHOP completely bare + joey healy launch

Photo credit: Paul Bruinooge / Patrick McMullan

Completely bare has always been my go-to for wax and laser treatments and also recently added hi-tech facials to their offerings. Now I have another reason to visit, with the launch of THE BROWSHOP.

On August 14th, celebrity eyebrow stylist Joey Healy and completely bare founder Cindy Barshop celebrated the launch of THE BROWSHOP at completely bare with a private preview at completely bare's newly renovated 103 Fifth Avenue location.

During the preview, eyebrow specialists Ronia Alaoui and Jennifer Dirnfeld held full shaping sessions and THE BROWSHOP Eyebrow Calibrations. The eyebrow specialists serve as ambassadors for the Joey Healy brand, providing eyebrow shaping and tinting services at THE BROWSHOP using Healy's methodology.

Ronia took me through a personal consultation, including my eyebrow's natural hair growth pattern, and customized brow design suited to frame my eyes. After a precise sculpting process of trimming and tweezing, I was all set with my new brow shape, with a recommendation to come back every 4-6 weeks for brow touch-ups. Thank you Ronia!

 

The BROWSHOP will officially open September 2013 at completely bare's Fifth Avenue and Bond Street locations.

- Kim Weling

Blog Meets Brand at the Delta T4X Pop-Up Lounge

Blog Meets Brand, presented by Single Edition Media, took place on Tuesday, May 14th at the Delta T4X Pop-Up Lounge at 376 West Broadway. Bloggers enjoyed networking with fellow fashion and beauty influencers while sampling products Elizabeth Arden, Completely Bare, BluePrint Cleanse, Glo Science, Foot Petals and Nanette Lepore. Guests enjoyed cocktails, bites and a special presentation featuring fashion, beauty and travel trips for summer from participating brands.  

To celebrate the newly transformed terminal at JFK, opening May 24th, Delta Air Lines recreated its Terminal 4 experience at the T4X pop-up. The pop-up includes $4 lunches, inspired by international destinations serviced out of JFK T4, plus travel surprises and rewards. Attendees can also visit the space to work, relax or re-charge. T4X is open to the public from 11am-3pm, Tuesdays - Sundays through May 22nd.

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss - my color pick: #14 Rosegold 

Completely Bare's new skincare line

BluePrint Clease Favorites: #2 Pineapple Apple Mint and #4 Spicy Lemonade

Teeth Whitening Technology from Glo Science and oral health expert Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, featuring GLO Brilliant. Can't wait to try Everyday GLO for on-the-go maintenance!

Foot Petals shoe cushions and inserts, including the newest launches: Tip Toes for sandals/flip flops and Sock-Free Saviors for flats and loafers. Definitely have to try this red carpet tip: wearing Foot Petals Killer Kushionz under Tip Toes!

Nanette Lepore provided #datenight hotspots and dating advice from their in-house astrological expert

Nanette Lepore

- Kim Weling

Spa Week Media Party Spring 2012

On Wednesday, April 11th, guests celebrated the 16th season of Spa Week at the Spa Week Media Party, held at The Alman Building at 135 West 18th Street. From April 16th - 22nd, hundreds of spas, yoga and pilates studios, fitness centers and other health and wellness practices will offer up to three signature treatments for just $50 each. You can book see participating spas/services at SpaWeek.com.

Spa Week is the perfect time to try out a new spa/service or make an appointment with your favorite spa and treat yourself to that well deserved massage or facial.

During the media party, I visited with Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, who were offering hand massages and Satin Smooth SmoothSculpt demonstrations - a skin rejuvenating process that removes cellulite, reduces wrinkles and releases built-up toxins.

During Spa Week, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas will be offering the Spa Week Stress Melter Body Treatment (50 minutes) which includes a deep body exfoliation, relaxing aromatherapy body wrap and pressure point scalp massage. Also offered is The Spa Week Facial (50 minutes). The Diamond Tip & Organic Flower Peel Microdermabrasion or Oxygen Blast can be added to the facial for an additional $50 ($85 value). The last treatment offered is the Spa Week Magnolia Pedicure (60 minutes).

The five-star Red Door Spa Flagship has relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility at 663 Fifth Avenue. Schedule a treatment and check it out!

Spa Week's Exclusive Cosmetic Sponsor, Christopher Drummond Beauty, provided makeovers. Christopher Drummond Beauty offers natural, organic based and vegan products. I can't wait to try some of their products, including the Duo Phase Concealer, Veludo Velvet Foundation, Finale Finishing Powder and Saude Pele Radiance Booster.

The Exclusive Book Sponsor is Where We Belong by Emily Giffin. Emily is known for her first novel, Something Borrowed, which had sold three million copies and was adapted to a major motion film starring Kate Hudson. Attendees were able get an autographed copy of Giffin's new book, while enjoying hand massages.

Michelle Joni Lapidos (left) interviewing Emily Giffin (right)

So great to see Cindy Barshop and the Completely Bare team. Completely Bare's $50 services during Spa Week include Laser Hair Removal for Basic Bikini, Laser Hair Removal for Chin, and Laser Hair Removal for Lower Stomach Line.

Michelle Joni Lapidos interviewing Cindy Barshop, CEO of Completely Bare

Keri Glassman's Nutritious Life Meals delivers 3 freshly prepared gourmet means and 2 snacks to your doorstep daily. Meals include Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic and Roasted Lamb with Red Wine Reduction.

- Kim Weling