Yosh Han Vibrational Perfumery Workshop (SF)
April 1, 2009 SF scent divas, you are in luck. The super talented and lovely parfumeur Yosh Han is offering a Vibrational Perfumery workshop this Spring. This workshop isn't like any other perfume workshop, as it's based on intuition and chakra energy work. It will be quite the treat, I promise.
Yosh will do a basic history of perfume, then a run down on the technical info (on top notes, middle notes and base notes, fragrance families). You will also smell 100+ materials and learn about Perfume Design. Her special "reverse birthday candle" technique is not to be missed. Each participant will create their own Aromatic Attunement in an 8 ml French flacon bottle.
Saturday, April 25th OR Sunday, May 3rd
9:30 AM: Meet and Greet, Tea
10:00 AM - 1 PM Workshop
End or Lunch break
2 - 3:30 PM Optional shopping
Create your own Perfumer's Kit
Please RSVP - Limited to 6 people only!
Sign-up at 415.626.5385 or Yosh@eaudeyosh.com
Workshop Fee: $250.00 ($50 deposit)
www.eaudeyosh.com
Ditto for the Rouge Unlimited in PK359 Sheer Electric Pink. These colors are really beautiful. Conventional pinks were traditionally created mixing red and white shades, but the shu uemura team came up with a matrix of a mineral core and organic shell. This means the colors are brighter, providing high color fidelity. You just have to try it to see the difference. They are not garish and will work on all skin tones.
I paired both of these lip colors with the new Cream Eye Shadow in P Light Green. It was the perfect and easy Spring look for me. These cream shadows come in 9 non-creasing/non-fading and buildable shades (matte and pearl), and they're waterproof for summer! Yay. You can wear alone or layer with their pressed eye shadows.
In their skin care department, the new White Recovery EX Instant Spot Brightener does double duty as both makeup highlighter and well, spot brightener. You can get instant dewy skin by dabbing a bit on the nose bridge and cheekbones. Use it alone or over makeup (blend gently). Reducing melanin content by 56% (thank you Sakura Leaf and Prune extracts), this has optical brightening effects and will minimize the appearance of brown spots and acne scars immediately and over time. The convenient brush applicator makes it easy to dab it right you need it. This can last 2-3 months, as a little goes a long way. You can even use it for dark circles!
SF readers: you can call the SF boutique for more info: 1971 Fillmore Street, (415) 395-0953 or buy online: 
This line contains at least 95% organic ingredient content. I really heart the Organic Lip Moisturizer. Shea and cocoa butter provide superb moisture while the intoxicating orange and vanilla make it smell and taste oh-so-loverly. It makes for great extended smooching sessions. This earned a spot inside my daily makeup bag.
The Organic Facial Wash is also an instant fave. Grape and apple juices, sunflower oil, essential fatty acids, and honey maintain optimum moisture levels while helichrysum and carrot seed remove impurities. I like the non-drying texture. It almost feels like a 2-in-1 cleanser and moisturizer.
The Organic Facial Moisture Concentrate is pretty potent, so start with a few tiny drops and work it in. This concentrated hydrator will send a boost of antioxidant-rich cranberry seed and grapeseed oils, sunflower, and jojoba. It's also packed with carrot seed, geranium, and helichrysum. Try not to pump out too much lest you waste the precious product.
I'm always harping about SPF protection, so here's another way to protect your precious dermal layer. Not only will you smell like apple pie, the Green Apple SPF 20 Antioxidant Body Moisturizer is non-greasy enough for sports (too bad it's not waterproof). I like to slap it on my arms and legs before my workouts. This is great stuff. This chemical-free spf has enough peptides, DMAE, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10 and a potent fruit acid complex to brighten and buff off fine lines.
I'm so proud that they're local yet making such a positive impact globally. Their packaging is made from 100% recycled paper and soy based inks. Over 80% of their products are manufactured in a solar powered plant.
I liked the Sole 149. An aromatic floral, it aims to recreate the elements of a sun-dappled island. The galbanum channels the original Vivara; this one has notes of tomato leaf, sambac-jasmine, vetiver, and patchouli. I like how vetiver and patchouli warms up the florals.
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These value finds are priced competitively too, even in today's economy. They also offer free domestic shipping. So get shopping already!
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And, just for this blog, Weleda is very kind enough to do a special giveaway! We're giving away one Facial Care Kit (Rose or Almond) to a lucky reader. FIRST leave a comment on this post, THEN email your full name & mailing address at feteafeteswag@gmail.com. One winner will be chosen at random. Deadline is Thursday, April 2, 11:59pm PST. U.S. residents only. Good luck!
Jane Birkin for Lutz & Patmos - wearing her V-Neck sweater and Tank.
Layer the Jane Birkin Tank with the V-Neck sweater for that casual, sexy look. The deep V-Neck is raw edged with a slouchy fit and 3/4 sleeves, while the tank scoopneck has a delicate hand crochet finish at the neckline and armhole. Both styles come in black, grey heather, and mocha heather. The company will also continue collaborating with Birkin for Fall 2009.
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If you're lucky enough to be in the SF Bay Area, I'm begging you to try their new Pastel Hazelnuts. They are so addictive it's insane. Perfectly roasted hazelnuts are panned in burnt caramel, then surrounded by milk chocolate and wrapped in a colorful pastel candy shell. The crunchy exterior texture melded so well with the rich nuts and chocolate. It's not available online so better run down to their store before they sell out!
