Wednesday
Jan212009
Whish
January 21, 2009 Sick of the drying shaving creams from the local drugstore? I recently tried the Whish Shave Crave shaving cream in Lemongrass, and I'm a convert. It's really thick and creamy, resulting a nice close shave. It smells great too. What's really appealing for me is that the company uses more organic ingredients, such as organic jojoba seed oil, green tea, coconut oil, shea butter, and lemongrass.
It might be one of the best 'natural' shaving creams out there. It's also tested on humans, not the cute furry animals. No parabens, sulfates, DEA, TEA, and petrochemicals.
Get it at: www.whishbody.com
The Ombre Eclat Four Shade Eyeshadow compact has a lovely etching of delicate plants and a slender bird of paradise. Opening it will reveal a burst of joyful color in four shades: pink, orange, green, and brown. The KissKiss Gloss in Pomme du Desir #806 is a gorgeous lime green sparkler. Use it alone or with a neutral lip pencil to bring out your lip shape. With luck, you might be able to pull of Angelina Jolie lips!
The Ombre Eclat single eye shadows are packaged in a luxurious compact. With 3.6 grams of product, this is the largest single-eyeshadow on the market. It comes in 10 shades with velvet, sparkly, and pearly textures. I really like the 181 L’Instant Emeraude, a deep forest green. It's perfect for a subtle smoky lid.
Available at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales.
Barack Obama, with his wife Michelle, takes the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
For the fashion divas, Michelle Obama is wearing a golden yellow ensemble by Cuban-born American designer 
Recently named one of the “Top 10 Culinary Inns In America” by Bon Appetit, this rustic country retreat is understated and romantic.
The Two Night, Three-Star Package includes:
· Two nights at Farmhouse Inn in a luxury cottage with queen-sized bed, wood-burning fireplace, sauna, jetted tub and two-course breakfast.
· Five-course dinner for two at Farmhouse Restaurant featuring their signature seasonal specialties prepared by Chef Steve Litke (w/ optional add-on wine pairing by Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth).
· Five-course tasting menu for two at Cyrus Restaurant (w/ optional add-on wine pairing selected by Cyrus Sommelier Jim Rollston).
* $750 per couple; beverages, taxes and gratuities not included. Package available January 18 – February 28. Reservations: 800-464-6642
The Apricot Masque does the trick for dry skin. Calming and hydrating, it's great for folks with eczema and other itchy irritations. It has a high mineral content (calcium, iron, phosphorus) to ensure maximum glow. It also smells like fruity gummy bears, and my mouth watered as I applied the masque. Yum...
If you've tried their other sugar scrubs, then you know you're in for a treat with the Apricot Sugar Scrub. Apricot juice and pulp are combined with raw sugar for the healthiest body treatment ever. It's packed with other goodies to make your skin super soft (blueberry leaf, echinacea, calendula, Atlantic kelp, etc.).
Precious Wide Leg (with Afterglow treatment)
The Babeth and Spirit skinnies are too adventurous for me, but I'm sure that won't stop you fashion slaves from squeezing into these...
Spirit skinny leg in Bazooka
The organic Earth Friendly bootcut in Cascade wash is very comfy with 2% lycra. It's now my everyday jean. I wear it all the time and got quite a few compliments. The boys noticed it too!
We're also very lucky to have FOC founder Nathan Menashe chat with us in this mini fashion interview:
1. What are your hot denim style predictions for S/S 2009?
Nathan: Bold treatments such as dramatic colors, distressing, and prints. In terms of fit, flared legs make a comeback and the boyfriend jean are to set the tone for a more laid back look. Skinny jeans will still be a wardrobe staple.
2. Any plans to expand your organic jean collection?
NM: We are going to continue producing organic styles since the demand has been growing each season. The variety of organic styles is going to be broader within the line.
Sandra flare in Lavish treatment
3. Any new fabric technology you're working on?
NM: We're always working on new treatments and fabric content. Our essential goal is to treat our fabrics and bring it to its softest point where it's the most comfortable pair of jeans a woman has tried on.
4. Your favorite jean style out of your entire line?
NM: We love all our styles - each jean has a different personality that can be worn in different occasions. We put love into each one.
Babeth skinny jeans in Prince wash
5. As women come in so many shapes and sizes, what should we look for to guarantee a good fitting jean? How does one look for the right cut?
NM: A great slimming bootcut like our Earth Friendly jean guarantees a flattering fit to every body type. Its fit is universal so it suits the widest range of shapes. The bootcut has a fine balance in its design so that it can be worn with any outfit, from high heels to sneakers.
And there you have it! Wise words from the denim master himself. Check out his craft at: 
Precious wide leg
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Anna K. coat
I just LOVE the Yuliya coat. It's so retro in design theory, but modern in its cut. This cashmere corset coat is so feminine in the silhouette, but has a fresh twist in the stretch leather sleeves and side belt closure. It's also lined in silk for that extra divine accent.
Yuliya coat
The flavors come in: Peach, Blueberry/Pomegranate/Acai, Mint, Unsweetened with Lemon, Black Tea with Lemon, and White Tea with Lime and Pomegranate. The company sources fair trade tea, so you can rest assured that it's a green practice. I can't wait to try their natural energy drinks (au revoir Red Bull).
To try their new iced tea, click here for a 'buy one get one free' coupon: