DON'T MISS NORDSTROM CHINOOK CENTRE PRE-OPENING BEAUTY BASH!!!!
To all Beauty Lovers!!!
Its going to be fantastic morning!!!
Nordstrom Chinook Centre Pre-Opening Beauty Bash
Friday, September 19
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Bring your girlfriends and start shopping our world of cosmetics while you wait for our store to open.
Get the inside scoop on new products and trends from the top names in beauty—and learn the latest tricks from our Nordstrom Beauty and Fragrance Director Debra Redmond and our team of beauty experts.
Enjoy complimentary consultations and demonstrations, along with some beautiful surprises.
Join us at the main Nordstrom entrance.
For more information,
please call (800) 967-0592
THIS IS GOING TO BE AMAZING!!!
Check your favourite beauty brands & their special offers that morning!!!
AMORE PACIFIC
Stop by for a customized skincare consultation and mini
facial. Plus, with your purchase of $300 or more from the line, take home a
5-piece gift including deluxe samples of Time Response Eye Renewal Crème,
Time Response Intensive Hand Renewal Crème, Line Revolution Firming Neck
Crème, Treatment Cleansing Foam and Time Response Skin Renewal Crème
inside a gold cosmetic bag.
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
Discover your perfect brow shape,
and get a makeup bag with brow stencils with your $85 purchase from the line.
ARMANI BEAUTY
The Brand National Makeup Artists will be there to give
personalized skincare consultations and to sample our Prive collection.
Plus, with your $150 Armani purchase, you’ll receive a sleek cosmetics pouch
with four deluxe samples.
BIOTHERM
Receive a skincare consultation, plus receive a 5-piece
‘Beauty From the Deep’ gift that includes deluxe sizes of Biosource Exfoliating Gel,
Biosource Toner, Blue Therapy Serum, Blue Therapy Cream and Biaomains with
your $55 Biotherm purchase. And when you purchase $75 from the line, you’ll
take home a Lait Corporel.
BOBBI BROWN
Their makeup lessons are customized for your individual needs,
and empower you to become your very own makeup artist. When you purchase
$150 from the line, you’ll take home a Bobbi ‘Go To’ gift that includes our Classic
Lip Palette and Mini Extreme Party Mascara in Black. And with your $250
purchase, get a mini foundation brush and deluxe BB Cream in your shade.
BUTTER LONDON
Check out this season’s hottest nail lacquer hues,
and receive a cosmetics bag with mirror and a fashion-size lacquer with your
$50 butter LONDON purchase.
CHANEL
The Brand National Makeup Artists will be here to give complimentary
consultations—and with any CHANEL purchase, you’ll get a Prestige Miniature of
BLEU Eau de Toilette, a CHANEL notebook and a sample of Le Volume Mascara.
CLARINS
Join their Regional Makeup Trainer and Artistry Team to learn the
latest makeup tips and receive a DNA skincare consultation. Plus, with your
$75 Clarins purchase you’ll get a tote bag with 6 trial-size products, including
Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Extra-Firming Lift Botanical Serum, Body Lift,
Extra-Firming Day Cream and a Mascara Wonder Volume—with your
$100 purchase you’ll take home a full-size lip gloss in Prodige 02.
CLARISONIC
Stop by to see their experts demonstrate how Clarisonic can
cleanse your skin 6 times more effectively than using your hands alone. And with
your purchase of a Clarisonic device, you’ll recieve a cosmetics travel bag—
with your $230 purchase, you’ll also receive a brush head.
CLINIQUE
Attend one of the brand ‘Smart Sessions’ where you’ll learn about the
new Smart Custom Repair Serum and how it benefits your complexion. Plus
with your $75 Clinique purchase, you’ll get a 7-piece gift including Dramatically
Different Moisture Lotion, Take the Day Off, All About Eyes ‘Rich,’ Repairwear
Uplifting, All About Shadow Duo, Different Lipstick and High Impact Mascara.
DIOR
Work with one of their National Artists to create the perfect smoky eye
for day and night. Take home a sleek pouch containing Deluxe One Essential,
a Mini Mascara and a deluxe-size sample of J’Adore fragrance with your
$150 Dior purchase.
ESTÉE LAUDER
Their Regional Artistry Team will be here to teach you the
latest techniques of the season with our 3-minute beauty basics. Plus, with your
$40 Lauder purchase you’ll take home a cosmetics clutch, Advanced Night Repair,
Sumptuous Mascara, Nutritious Cleanser, and your choice of moisturizer, 10-pan
mini Eye Shadow and Lipstick.
GUERLAIN
See what’s new for fall with our National Artist team, plus get a
Météorites Home Fragrance packaged in our emblematic Les Exclusifs line bottle
with your $150 Guerlain purchase. With your $250 purchase, enjoy a nude,
leather-like pouch decorated with a pale gold knot and double-G metallic charm.
KIEHL’S SINCE 1851
Receive 3 deluxe-size custom samples as the brand gift with
your skincare consultation.
LA MER
Learn the secrets of La Mer’s Miracle Broth while getting a mini
express facial and skincare consult from our experts. And with your $400 La Mer
purchase, you’ll get a 5-piece token of appreciation that includes deluxe sizes of
Crème Cleansing Foam, Tonic, Hand Treatment and a cosmetics bag.
LANCÔME
Get ‘got-to-have-it’ lashes with their new Grandiose Mascara,
and receive an 8-piece gift with your $36 Lancôme purchase including your choice
of Serum or Face and Eye Care Duo; and Blush or Lip Color—it also includes
Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, Hypnôse Drama Mascara and an
exclusive cosmetics bag. Plus with your purchase of $95 or more, get a 200 ml
Nutrix Royal Body Lotion.
LAURA MERCIER
Achieve Laura’s signature flawless look with the help of our
National Artistry team. With a purchase of $95 from the line, you’ll get a 5-piece
gift that includes deluze-size samples of Moisture Crème, Primer SPF 30, Face
Polish, Desert Rose Glace and a cosmetics bag.
M•A•C
Learn the tips and techniques to creating a beautifully sculpted
and perfectly defined look for fall.
NARS
It’s the brand 20th Anniversary! Come celebrate with their Stylist Team and
discover how to create a richly dimensional day look or an after-dark smokey eye.
Plus, you’ll receive a mini Blush in Orgasm with your purchase of $125 or more
from the line.
PHYTO
Get fantastic hair tips from the brand experts, plus take home a deluxe
compact mirror with any Phyto purchase. And when you purchase $50 from
the line, you’ll get a 50 ml Phytovolume Actif.
SARA HAPP
Want perfect lips? Stop by at their counter to get a complimentary
lip facial from a Sara Happ expert.
SHISEIDO
Stop by to experience their Handy Skin Sensor and iPad skin analysis
with a multi-defense immunity indicator. Plus with your $43 purchase from the
line, you’ll receive a 6-piece gift that includes deluxe-size samples of Benefiance
Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam, Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Balancing Softener,
Bio-Performance Advanced Super Restoring Cream, Ultimune Power Infusing
Concentrate, Perfect Rouge Lipstickin RD142 Sublime and a cosmetics pouch.
T3
Their experts will be giving hair demonstrations with our Styling tools.
And when make a T3 purchase, you’ll take home a Troumaline Brush,
T3 bag and fasion hair ties.
YVES SAINT LAURENT
Join the National Makeup Artists for a customized
skincare consultation and Forever Youth Liberator sampling. Plus, you’ll receive
a chic cosmetics pouch with 4 deluxe-size samples with your purchase of
$150 or more.
FINE FRAGRANCES
Receive a cosmetics pouch with your purchase of a
large spray from any of our participating collections, including: Chloé, Balenciaga,
Bottega Venetta or Marc Jacobs.
DIPTYQUE
Enjoy the distinctive fragrances of Parisian artistry in the brand legendary
candles. With any $165 purchase, receive a deluxe-size mini Rose candle.
DOLCE & GABBANA
Receive a Dolce & Gabbana ‘Light Blue’ Body Cream
with your purchase of any large ‘Light Blue’ spray.
JO MALONE
Discover brand new scent, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, and learn the art
of combining the different scents of Jo Malone—which can be worn solo or layered
for truly individual effects. With a $190 purchase, receive deluxe-size samples of
Nectarine Blossom & Honey and English Pear & Freesia cologne in a leather pouch.
TOM FORD PRIVATE BLEND
Enjoy customized dramming from the private
blend box.
THE NEWEST AGE DEFYING CREAM - OPTIMERA SKINCARE - IS A REVOLUTION IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY!!
Last month I was approached by one of my friends and she asked me to test couple of skincare products and share my opinion with her. Having a chance to work with so many beauty brands (Guerlain, Giorgio Armani, YSL, Christian Dior, Babor, Guinot and many more) I am very specific when it comes to my skin needs and expectations.
But I am always open to try new products!!!
Nerium International has been launched in Canada withe their new Optimera skincare line just few months ago!!
The line includes both day and night cream and are the only products on the market that contains an exclusive, patented ingredient - SAL-14 extract. it has a combination of various botanicals, including Aloe Barbandensis Leaf Juice and Bidens Pilosa - that are responsible for significantly reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores and aging/loose skin. It claims to help improving radiance, elasticity and smoothing overall appearance of the skin!!
So I wanted to give it a try!!!
Both of the creams come in beautiful curved bottle with easy to apply pump. Day cream comes in a pearly silver bottle, while night cream is in an electric blue:-) ( love both of these colours and its easy to recognize which one you should use in the morning or evening!).
Both of the creams are free of paragons, gluten, propylene glycol, sulfates, DEA or synthetic colours and are recommended even for very sensitive skin!
I really liked day cream - the formula is very light with creamy texture that absorbs quickly into the skin! It doesn't feel sticky at all!!For me it's very important as after my morning skincare routine I usually follow with makeup application!! They say you should apply 3-4 pumps each time you apply it - but for me 2 or 3 was enough (I have more oily skin so I didn't want to overdo it and have "shiny"complexion!).
My favourite one is definitely Optimera Night Cream - which is richer in consistency and thicker. What I really liked about it was the application - you should apply the product on slightly damp skin so it will leave the "layer"on your skin. At the beginning it looks like you are wearing a masque but after few seconds it absorbs beautifully into the skin leaving it fresh!! I absolutely love the feeling after application-especially after a long day of wearing makeup.
After using the products for almost 3 weeks, I can definitely say that my skin looks much more radiant; some of my sun-damaged spots are lighter. I would definitely like to test it again in about 10 years to see how it would fight with more wrinkles around my eyes and on my neck!
But once you see those pictures below (showcasing before&after results), you will be amazed!!!
(These before and after pictures have absolutely zero retouching or photoshop.
The time laps varies from one week to three months of results).
If you would like to learn more about those products or would like to try them out - you can contact my friend Kristen Leigh Bohl directly at:
She is offering a free week sample to any of you-my readers!!!
Just simply call her at 403-542-7189 to set up a delivery appointment and let her know that you heard about Nerium Optimera from my blog!!!
RELAXING SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF CITY OF CALGARY - STILLWATER SPA AT HYATT REGENCY!!!
This past Friday I had a pleasure to visit Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency in Calgary for some R&R time. I was little bit surprised when I was asked to come for my appointment at 8am - but that is the philosophy behind the Stillwater Sunrise Package - this luxurious experience that promises leaving feeling refreshed, alert and ready to impress is only available at that time of the day Monday through Thursday.
When I saw the package description I was happy to choose one from the signature treatments: Stillwater Manicure (60min), Stillwater Pedicure(60min) or Relaxation/Therapeutic massage (60min).
Because it's the end of summer and I run every day-I thought it would be the best to make my feet happy - so we booked their signature pedicure!!
The lounge at Stillwater Spa - Hyatt Calgary
Right after entering the spa, I was welcomed by kind receptionist who confirmed my appointment and took me to the spa lounge room, where I could change and get ready to see my esthetician.
The room is not only very spacious&beautiful but also equipped with showers, steam room and whirlpool (wish I knew about it before I came that day to the spa - so I could plan my stay there longer...:-)
Tea choices at the Spa's lounge & my favourite - Geisha
Spacious change room, including whirlpool, steam room & showers
One of the relaxation spots at the spa - whirlpool:-)
After I changed(very quickly as I couldn't wait to relax!!), I got myself cup of amazing green tea-Geisha(smell&taste delicious!) and was ready to see my esthetician - Sarah Thompson - who is the leading esthetician at the spa.
She took me through main resting area to the pedicure station(located upstairs)-and when I saw the pedicure chair(looked like leather sofa actually)I was already in heaven!
So comfortable and totally different than most of pedicure chairs you would see in any other spa places.
Stillwater Spa - pedicure station:-)
Sarah was very gentle yet very effective, explained a little bit more about the treatment itself (she used wonderfully smelling rose renewal peel on my feet and legs!) and after the whole procedure we finally put the colour on my nails - Deborah Lippmann nail selection is unbelievable and to be honest I had a tough time to choose one - but finally -with Sarah help-we ended up choosing "Lady is a tramp" (love the name by the way:-).
My happy feet after 60min of Stillwater Pedicure!
Some of the products used at the spa - Aromatherapy Associates line
Part of nail colour selection for sale featuring Deborah Lippmann
Stillwater Spa has an extensive offer when it comes to treatments, including different type of body massages, body and face treatments (including wraps), nails services and waxing.
What really made my happy is to see quite few treatments for men!!
Beautiful Aromatherapy Associates gift from Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Calgary
Special ThankYou to Stillwater Spa management&Sarah for taking good care of me and of course - thoughtful gift!!!
If you would like to book an appointment at Stillwater Spa in Hyatt Regency in Calgary, you can simply do that via their website at:
HARRY ROSEN CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY & IT'S GOING TO BE AN EXCITING FALL/WINTER 2014 FOR MEN!!!
Canada's leading menswear retailer - Harry Rosen - is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year - and I had a pleasure to received an invitation for private dinner in Calgary to raise the glass for the brand's success w/selected media & Harry Rosen representatives.
It was definitely a very fashionable&classy evening, where we had a chance to learn more about the company's history but also see what's new&exciting this Fall&Winter in HR stores across Canada!
Of course-luxury fabrics, attention to details and beautiful patterns...
Have a look at some of the looks below!!!
Brunello Cucinelli
Beauty "Must-Haves" for Real Men:-)
Attention to details - silk pocket squares, wallets..
Season for booties, sneakers...Leather&Suede..
Giorgio Armani
Brunello Cucinelli
Etro
Canada Goose
Moncler
Delicious dinner at one of Calgary's premier restaurant - Teatro - in celebration of
Harry Rosen 60th Anniversary!
Thank you Harry Rosen!!
THE SOURCE OF DEEP BEAUTY - SEA CREATION BY BABOR...
When I was introduced recently to the latest BABOR Sea Creation skincare collection - I couldn't wait to learn more about its scientific background and mostly-to try it myself!!
BABOR has succeeded in revealing one of the greatest secrets of the deep ocean to date: intelligent, thermo-active cell protection.
The thermophilous micro-organism lives at the foot of deep-sea volcanoes under extreme conditions such as heat and high pressure. Its specially developed thermo-active cell protection function allows it to survive. BABOR researchers have utilised these characteristics to create the luxurious and effective anti-aging range SeaCreation. Thermophilous deposits pure beauty energy in the skin and protects beauty: the thermo-active cell protection frees the skin cells from stress and free radicals.
Once researchers had already succeeded in harnessing “BABOR thermophilus,” a highly effective active ingredient found in the depths of the Pacific, they made another major step to bring them closer to the infinity of beauty. Af ter more than 15 years of research and countless tests, they extracted one of the most effective anti-aging proteins – Glycocéane GP3 – from a thitherto unknown micro-organism obtained from the depths of the South Polar Sea.
The rare anti-aging protein Glycocéane GP3 plus energy-packed BABOR thermophilus and an exclusive green caviar algae extract are combined in the Sea-telligent Complex to create an almost magical anti-aging effect. It optimizes all skin functions, provides effective protection against premature skin aging and visibly reduces existing signs of aging.
The Sea Creation collection includes 4 products : Serum, The Cream, Rich Cream, and of course - Eye Cream.
They all work as anti-aging luxury moisturizing creams that have effective anti-aging protein Glycocéane GP3 combined with energetic BABOR thermopiles and exclusive Green Caviar Algae Extract to form the Sea-telligent Complex, for comprehensive anti-aging effects.
Skin appears firmer, smoother, and youthfully fresh.
I absolutely love The Cream - it's not too greasy (I have oily&combination skin), absorbs into the skin beautifully and smells very nice !!
If you would like to learn more about BABOR beauty products, please visit BABOR online!
Those of you who live in Calgary (not only though!!) - you should definitely visit Babor Beauty Spa located in Mission and try their amazing skincare treatments!!
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