B|W|R Kick Off Your Heels and Get Glam Fashion Week Lounge

B|W|R's Kick Off Your Heels and Get Glam Fashion Week lounge at the Empire Hotel was one of my favorites to attend during Fashion Week Spring 2013. Some celebrity and VIP guests included Megan Hilty ("Smash"), Natasha Bedingfield, Mercedes Masohn ("666 Park Avenue"), Christian Siriano, Kaylee DeFer ("Gossip Girl") and AnnaSophia Robb ("The Carrie Diaries").

Foot Petals was a lifesaver to my feet by providing me with Tip Toes for my heels, and also had other sole-lutions on-hand. I then indulged in the Stella & Dot charm bar and previewed their holiday collection. In addition to jewelry, I was excited to see Stella & Dot scarves, candles, wallets and iPhone cases. bareMinerals provided makeup touchups featuring their Ready SPF 20 Foundation. I was introduced to Boomphones, super-comfy headphones which can be transformed into a boombox. I also got to learn more about Sanuk footwear and preview the Spring 2013 collection. I was amazed at the flip flops made out of real yoga mats, especially the wedge version. 

- Kim Weling

bareMinerals Skincare Launch

bareMinerals Skincare just launched on March 3rd! I recently got a sneak peak during a special blogger preview at Tzigan Lounge at Villa Pacri.

Every formula in the bareMinerals Skincare line is powered by 100% pure RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, which results in products that are clinically proven to deliver increased cell turnover, noticeably smaller pores, increased luminosity and fewer fine lines and wrinkles. I learned that the minerals in RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex have a greater antioxidant capacity than a pomegranate or blueberry.

The bareMinerals Skincare line includes eight products that are paraben free, sulfate free and do not contain any synthetic fragrances or artificial oils:

• Purifying Facial Cleanser, $20
• Deep Cleansing Foam, $20 - starts off as a cleanser and bursts into a lathering foam
• Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser, $26 - powder cleanser (previously known as Renew & Reveal Facial Cleanser) that you mix in the palm of your hands with water to form a light froth. This can also be used as an exfoliating mask twice a week or as a gentle exfoliating cleanser when mixed with Purifying Facial Cleanser.
• Purely Nourishing Moisturizer, $28 - formulated for combination skin to improve skin tone and texture, providing long term hydration.
• Purely Nourishing Cream, $28 - formulated for dry skin with a rich texture - a luxurious cream in a jar.
• Firming Eye Treatment, $28
• Blemish Therapy, $18 - an acne treatment in a powder form to help heal and prevent future breakouts. Comes with an anti-bacterial brush.
• Pure Transformation Night Treatment, $60 - powder night treatment with the highest concentrated form of RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex with Vitamin C. Available in 4 shades - Clear, Light, Medium and Tan (the powder will not leave a trace on your pillow or sheets) to instantly diffuse imperfections as you look your best before going to bed. Comes with a soft, synthetic brush. Also known to reduce pore size up to 33%!

There are also Naturally Luminous Daily Duo 30-day cleanser/moisturizer kits available for combination or dry skin for $23.

I can't wait to try these new products! Especially the Pure Transformation Night Treatment! Who doesn't want to wear a product that makes you look fabulous before you go to bed?

Ever since I switched from liquid foundation to bareMinerals MATTE SPF 15 Foundation, I am so open to trying more products in a powder form!

The bareMinerals Skincare line is now available at Bare Escentuals boutiques, BareEscentuals.com, Sephora, Ulta and departments stores , fine spas and salons that carry Bare Escentuals products.

- Kim Weling