DC Beauty Tour Photo Album

Girls, I'm back in North Carolina and my 7 year old sister is with me so I don't have much time to talk. Here are some pictures from the DC Beauty Tour to tide you over until I can write again. (How does A Mom in Red High Heels do this?!!)Spa Patio at The Red Door at the Willard. Amazing Ted Gibson & Gibson Girl, Anne HathawayPhyto Hair Care at Ted Gibson.The Willard Hotel Lobby Me, Stylin' &

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The After Shot: A Ted Gibson Salon Hair Cut.

Me (yesterday) after the best haircut ever. One day later, and (as per my usual Sunday routine) my hair is piled high atop my head. Last Sunday however it was an unimaginable maze of knots, curls and dead ends. Today it is a dainty, sprightly knot befitting a pre-pubescent (read: pre-frizz) school girl. Why the change? Neven at Ted Gibson's DC Hela Spa location is a miracle worker and my new hair

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Check Out the DC Beauty Tour's Hot Ride

Girls, yesterday I went on the most fabulous beauty tour . Having participated in beauty tours of LA and New York I decided (due to the recent openings of Ted Gibson Salon, Hela Spa, Bliss Spa, The Red Door at the Willard, Juara's invasion of Celadon Spa, and the ultra hip new offerings at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown) that it was time to get my DC beauty girls together with my favorite brands and

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Ted Gibson Salon at Hela Spa in Chevy Chase: Don't You Ever Get to Thinkin' He's Replaceable

For the past two weeks my hair has felt like a bad rash. My new job has me more tethered to North Carolina than I'm used to and so, to accommodate the 9 to 5 (or 10:30 depending on the day) life, I've had to abandon my previous hair boyfriends in LA and New York. The results have been much less than satisfactory.But Ted Gibson, being the patron saint of hair (I say this sincerely as I earnestly b

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Product Rave: L'Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Plumping Gloss

Remember back in May of '08 when I fell in love with L'Oreal's launch of the infallible lip gloss? (I know I'm so 2000 and eight) Well I know we all thought it was impossible but L'Oreal has gone and improved on this long lasting lip gem by adding a little bee-sting. Sure it tingles a bit but it also eliminates that nasty Muppet mouth. By the way whoever is mixing pigments over there at L'Oreal,

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Molton Brown Launches Limited Edition Facial Oils

Luxury British skincare has taught me one critical piece of information. Facial oils are not an item of desire but rather one of necessity. Part aromatherapy, part nectar of the Gods that can deduct decades from your crows feet, a uniquely-packaged highly-potent facial oil is as indispensable as mascara. You heard me. "as mascara!"Who better to cultivate exotic spices for such facial oils than lu

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The September Issue! (or The Origins of Anna's Eternal Pout)

Girls, will you tune in to see the world's unhappiest looking francophile curating the world's best fashion and torturing well-meaning sophomoric interns? I was at work so I missed the live premier coverage tonight via facebook but Anna's pout has me pondering: Does fashion in New York make people miserable? Now seriously, LA Fashion Week is full of talented dedicated artists: makeup, set design,

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Done Out in Deco: A South Beach Shade of Purple by OPI

Girls! I'm getting a million compliments on my newest shade of purple. After claiming OPI's "Parlez-Vous OPI?" as my most favorite ever (very French, very sophisticated, too catching) I tired of it a bit after seeing it on everyone else's toes.Alas I decided to go for OPI's brighter shade of purple, Done Out in Deco (less breathy sophistication, more Easter egg obvious) and the results are fab. A

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Simplicity of Wellness Retreat at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The last time I visited Kiawah, I was twelve and fell in love with the native wild alligators that roamed about. Word of "Laurie's Alligator Fascination" spread and well you can imagine the Christmas presents that started rolling in. I'm actually still staring at a Steiff Alligator hand puppet. AND...I can't believe I just shared that with you. When I return to this magical island paradise, I dou

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Oatmeal Raisin Tresses and Raising Money for Pediatric Cancer - Beauty All Around

A few days ago, I sat down at the common table in my office which over looks our patio in a vain attempt to sort through my inbox. When I looked up there was an enormous smile strung across a dear little face staring back at me through the window. At first I thought, "What a gift to see such a beautiful smile on this little girl." Then I noticed that small tufts of wispy short hair took the place

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A Silver Anniversary Facial at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Girls, I am so in love with the Ritz Carlton these days. So much so that while I lay here sick with a fever, in bed, and bored to death of rest, orange juice, and tiger balm, all I can do is look at these pictures of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and read about it's 25th Anniversary on August 27, 2009. In honor of this milestone, The Ritz-Carlton Spa has developed a "Silver Facial." Designed fo

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Savvy Skincare with Dove and Alba Botanica

Girls, I just got out of the shower and I'm almost certain I've stumbled upon the ultimate combination in eco-friendly, savvy, revitalizing cleansers -Dove's New Body Wash and Alba Botanica's Foaming Rainforest Cleanser. Dove the sensibly priced, standby (can you believe Dove is 50?), has delivered a new line of body washes with NutriumMoisture™. I chose the unscented version for sensitive skin a

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Get the Look: Amy Adams at the New York Premiere of Julie & Julia

For the New York premiere of “Julie & Julia,” Matrix celebrity hairdresser, Mark Townsend, wanted Amy’s hair to be modern and glamorous to match her Carolina Herrera gown. “I've been very inspired lately by hairstyles from the 80s with lots of volume,” said Townsend. Mark started by spraying Biolage volumatherapie Bodifying Spray Gel into Amy’s damp hair and blow dried it with a medium size S

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SpaRitual Organic Moisturizing Lotion: Give Your Root Chakra Some Wildcrafted Indonesian Ginger Love

Sometimes love finds you. In fact it has always found me. Lately that love comes in the form of all things Indonesian. SpaRitual is an organic, Chakra-method, skincare line. Though its not readily available everywhere it is available through beautyfix. The ginger in this luxe, silky, organic (and completely yummy in the metaphorical sense) moisturiser took me right back to my Ibu's house in the m

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Eighteen Year Old Eyes with Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener

Though I regret my adulthood every time my rock-climbing, Yosemite-dwelling cousin rolls through town I have mostly resigned myself to adulthood and the rewarding careers it has thrust upon me. My major hesitation however is the resulting trauma to my eyes. You heard me. My eyes. They are chained to a computer most of my waking hours with the exception of those spent driving or showering and are

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The September Issue: When Largess Was Still Charming

To buy a press pass or not? After watching this the answer is, I think, to buy.

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Now Launching Estee Lauder Sensuous Gold for Fall

Girls, I've tested an exclusive preview of Estee Lauder's Sensuous Gold look for fall. There are a few limited edition items you must not miss. The new, Limited Edition Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Black Amethyst is the most perfect matte shade of rich low light purple I've ever seen. Ever. I may even rock this fall color here in still-sweaty, sauna-like, August. It's just that beautiful. The Limit

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