Why is Dad always such a question mark when it comes to gift giving? Either he insists he doesn’t want a thing, already has everything or is impossibly picky. This year, make it easy on both of you and go the practical route…
Give Dad the gift of golf this year. Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is offering some specially-priced packages for Father’s Day this year. Get him a one-hour golf lesson with a PGA Golf Pro, a round of golf for two in 2010, or the Ojai Ultimate Father’s Day Package – including five rounds of golf, an hour lesson with a PGA pro, club fitting session and product-filled resort gift bag.
The gorgeous 18-hole course plays 6,292 yards with a par 70, rating of 71.0 and a slope of 132.
PERSONAL NOTE: This writer would rather watch paint dry than play a round of golf, but this course is so stunning that I’ve been tempted to pick up a club on more than one visit. (Of course, I resisted temptation and continued on my way to find bliss at the resort’s spa…but that’s not the point.)
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Golf Shop
805.646.2420
http://www.ojairesort.com/golf.php
Pick Dad up a gift certificate for a hot shave at The Brighton Shave Co. Complete with hot towels and the finest in men’s skincare products, he’ll appreciate the old-school gentleman’s barbershop-style treatment.
BONUS: Tell them “BeautyNewsNYC” referred you and you’ll receive a $25.00 credit toward any gift certificate you purchase for a treatment.
The Brighton Shave Co.
9635 Brighton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.623.2284
http://thebrightonshave.com
It’s happened to all of us. You get your makeup done at the “X” counter; The X brand artist is so bubbly and complimentary that you succumb to purchasing over $100 in X products. The next day, you regretfully look at your little bag of products with frustration. Maybe you make a mental promise to wear your new shimmering Om Orange lipstick. Maybe you even sack up and return the products altogether.
Well pucker up Buttercup and kiss those days goodbye.
A new studio called Makeup&GO! has just made a home for itself on the affluent corner of San Vicente and 26th Street in Brentwood. Offering women an anytime on-the-go professional makeup application in a modern environment, Makeup&GO! is staffed by a team of pro artists and stylists. Best of all, the products used aren’t for sale at the salon, so there’s no feeling of obligatory purchasing.
Makeup&GO! is the brainchild of entertainment executive Lori Sale, who collaborated with beauty industry veteran Janet Hector to launch a breakthrough destination for women to experience prestige brands in a service-oriented environment.
On a recent sunny afternoon, we headed to Malibu to check out the brand new salon opened by top stylist Chris McMillan and leading colorist Michael Canale. The McMillan Canale salon is a gorgeous space that feels both luxurious and comfortable. It oozes California confidence, without feeling overdone. It is an escape from the everyday.
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Lights, Camera, Fashion Pre-Oscar Party was a smashing success. Merle Ginsberg, Kimberly McDonald and Anastasia Soare hosted the fete, which took place at the new Anastasia Beverly Hills – Brentwood salon. Celebrity stylists George Blodwell and Phillip Bloch were in attendance.
Attendees went gaga over Kimberly McDonald’s exquisite namesake jewelry collection, and enjoyed complimentary services such as brow shaping, blow outs, mini facials, makeup application and manicures.
Over the past few months, known to many as “Awards Show Season,” the BNLA team has been nosing around town to uncover the lesser talked-about celeb secrets. As we know by now, despite what the nominees claim, a lot of prep work leads up to their walks down the red carpets. Just ask their publicists and stylists.
This season, while Rachel Zoe and her contemporaries were pulling gowns around the globe, every A-lister was home doing a little prep work of her own. Extra private training sessions and Botox aside, we’ve uncovered some popular go-to secrets the celebs swear by…off the record of course.
As Annie sang it best, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.” No one knows this better than Hollywood. The perfect pearly white smile is an essential accessory. Always.
To keep teeth sparkling, Supersmile has become a staple in most Hollywood powder rooms. Used regularly on a dry toothbrush, this toothpaste brightens smiles, rinsing away any signs of coffee or red wine appreciation. Also from the brand comes Supersmile Quikee, a small purse-friendly touchup tube that helps remove stains and freshens breath – no rinsing needed. Products available at Ulta in West Hollywood or http://www.supersmile.com.
A week prior to red carpet appearances, the La Prairie Spa at the Beverly Hills Hotel is booked morning to night. A longtime favorite emulsion of Hollywood starlets, the La Prairie skincare collection is amongst the finest in the world. And when there’s no time for spa visits, the latest line that has Hollywood’s upper echelon glowing is the La Prairie White Caviar Système.
A standout favorite in this luxurious collection is The White Caviar Illuminating Cream. It absorbs into skin almost immediately. Using powerful actives for lightening, detoxifying, moisturizing and firming, this light cream drenches the skin with moisture as it brightens, firms and gives a more overall even skin tone. Like all La Prairie formulas, the scent is lovely.
La Prairie White Caviar Système products are available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills.
