Guest Blogger - MELISSA
Dr. Ronald Moy at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village
I'm hungry
New York may be the fashion capital of the US, but when it comes to beauty, Los Angeles reigns supreme. Those of you who don’t believe me should watch an episode of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. These ladies have been nipped, tucked, tucked again, lasered, lifted, Botoxed, and Juvedermed–all in the name of beauty.
Poolside at the Four Seasons Westlake Village
The great thing about being a native Angeleno is knowing where the movie stars, trophy wives, and reality queens go to get these procedures done–especially when they want to keep it on the down low. Though Bev Hills may be “Mecca” to L.A. beauty junkies, the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village is the secret hideaway to where the elite flock when they must recuperate from plastic surgery.
Senna Cosmetics: Lips Road Test
I’m so bored of my makeup. I have put lipstick and lip gloss shopping off so long, that I’m reaching the bottom of my stash. I hesitate to admit that I have used my faves so sparingly that I’m still nursing some of the products I received when I was at Town & Country — ahem, that was four years ago. (Okay, five years ago. I know, I know!).
Senna Cosmetics lipsticks in Tiffany, Paris Pink, and Glint
I can’t help it. I am so pale and picky that I find lipstick and lipgloss shopping a hit or miss situation–usually, it’s a miss.
Senna lipstick in Glint
Gift Guide: Corso Como and BCBG Generation Boots
Corso Como Rhonda riding boots (Available at bloomingdales.com)
One of the reasons why wintertime is so special is because of, well, boots. I. Love. Boots. High heel boots and riding boots tend to work best for most situations in life. Flat boots are very friendlier on the feet, but as with any accessory, good design is imperative. As always, comfort and quality reign supreme; however, right now price is definitely an important factor to me. It seems next to impossible to find a boot that satisfies these demands, but lucky for you, I learned a few tricks during my time editing accessories at the mags. When shopping for an inexpensive boot, keep hardware (zipers, etc) as minimal as possible. The less expensive the boot, the cheaper the hardware will look. What you want to look for is great quality leather and sole. The heel should look strong and of good quality. My favorite low-price boot brands are Corso Como and BCBG Generation. Corso Como is famous for their plush padding and they have leather that doesn’t scream CHEAP. BCBG Generation also has some sturdy kicks at great prices. My suggestion is to go to www.boutiques.com for a plethora of options. Corso Como boots are also available at bloomingdales.com.
Koi Holiday Gift Drive
Koi New York, the Japanese restaurant known for signature dishes like Crispy Rice Topped with Spicy Tuna, is in the giving spirit this season. Starting this Friday, December 10th, the Bryant Park Hotel’s popular dining spot is giving customers a complimentary sake, champagne, or cocktail of choice for every unwrapped children’s book or toy donated to them ($10 minimum value). All toys and books will be donated to the Today Show Toy Drive, benefitting needy families all over the United States.
The Taste of Beverly Hills
Food & Wine magazine recently presented L.A. foodies with a spectacular celebration: The Taste of Beverly Hills.
Allure’s hot cover and $725,000 in beauty giveaways
I hate summer because I loathe the heat. Throughout the scorching month of July (108 degrees in Hell-Lay!), I’ve been whining that a miracle from God will have to occur in order for me to make it through August. I think God heard me, because he has delivered–literally. (Ok, credit goes to Conde Nast for this delivery, but whatever.) The August issue of Allure magazine has landed and it’s as beautiful as one of those mid-desert mirages.
