Men's Dept: Gifts for your Honey

Gifts for your Honey

So here are my thoughts on gifts for the honey. The hubby has the crop- groomed David Beckham style and is working the bearded look as of late, so the following are my top gift picks.

1.    Tigi’sB for men Pure Texture for the controlled separation he likes. He already uses the Shampoo and Conditioner. I love the smell.

2.    Dr.Harris Arlington after shave. This has a light smell of citrus and earth, it won’t interfere with the Ted Baker cologne we got him. On line at CO Bigelow.

3.    Burroughsbeard oil- we still need to condition the skin and make the beard soft so we can kiss them. This is the perfect essential oil base product and it’s made in the USA. 

1.    The Newman Tartan Bow Tie- He’s wearing this at our Scottish Christmas Eve Party. Love it!

2.      Rag andBone Shot glasses and flask- Target and Neimen’s have teamed up for and made a $1million donation to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The list of collaborating designers is impressive. Most of the items are well priced- take a peak I’m sure you will find something.

3.    Makr.com I Phone 5/Card sleeve has to be my top pick. If I didn’t have a Samsung I’d buy one! This is hand sewn and has rolled edges, sound comfy.  

So this rounds out my list, hope some of these site prove fruitful for you.

XX til next time

SW

Deals and Steals: Gift IT Guide

This Holiday try out some irresistible buys!

1.    Christopher Kane has collaborated with Catwalk by Tigi for this limited edition head band. I love the playful knot and double band for taming the hair.

2.    High Density eye shadow pallet: This is on Sale for $45.00 (reg. price $60.00 *while supplies last). This is a steal. All the latest fall colors, the purple haze is my personal fav. This great gift has shades for all skin tones cool to warm and has a mirror inside for those quick fixes.

3.    Dior Lipstick: This soft red, limited edition long-wearing true color can be bought at Sephora for only $36.00. If you get a chance check the Dior mini site out.

4.    Bronze Sparkle Peplum Top: seen in Le Bel Age Boutique. She has great cheep and cheerful gift items. I never leave without a little something for myself (obsession)!

5.    BCBG’s Gold Studded Headset: I will be asking Santa for these. Perfect for the office and late night laptop sessions. I’ll bet my ears will stay warm to.

6.  A Roll of Brushes: The classic design of this set makes it a keeper. On sale for $115.00 (reg $135.00 *while supplies last). They are low shed and holds the product well. TIP: use the contour brush to make a clean cat eye V. Line the brush at the corner of your lashes the tip pointing upward, then a quick flip to lay the product onto the lid- an perfect cat eye.

7.    PajamaSet: This White and Gold Dot is the must have for the Sunday brunch with the family. I hope I get this under the tree

I can't wait to hear from you about your favorites from this list. 

XX til next time 

SW

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Happy Thanksgiving

So I made it to L.A. The T-Day prep has started. The smells are fantastic, makes me want to eat now. The air is filled with roasted garlic, bacon, butter, sage, warm baked bread, sweet savory pies- need I say more. My sister in-law has a two page spread sheet on what needs to be done. She’s a project manager at her job, this skill obviously spills into the precisely time list. 7am turkey out and rubbed, 7:15 coffee and breakfast, 7:45 get dressed, start turkey (325d) etc, etc.

The Stooges video sums up how my Thanksgiving dinner would have been like after a few Mcallan 18s -a family favorite.

Well today we are going ice skating then out on what I like to refer to as the hunt (really just a long walk with the whole family and pack of dogs)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, from all of us at Panache

My Drug of choice: Caviar

 

 

Caviar is my drug of choice: Iris Apfel



This woman is my hero of the month. I adore her sense of style and humor. She has been a spoke person for MAC (shown above), she has her own book out, HSN carries her Jewelry "Rara Avis" which means rare bird in Latin. I love how she owns her mantras. I found myself watching these video's over and over, each time laughing at new found "Iris Blips of wisdom".
The video from L'oreal Hairspray Confessions is so cute. What energy for a 91year old. This is how I picture Karen Angel at that age, I can only hope. Make the jump at Caviar for an additional video. I hope you enjoy them as I have.

 

 

 

 

 

At the office : Relax into my week with David Beckham

I had a late start today and I’m still in a haze of packing up the family for the Thanksgiving Sojourn. I of course still have to work.

So here is my “Relax into my Workweek Mantra”

Here’s a little morning video of Mr. Beckham to put a little pep in my step.  

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Still a morning must, a good strong coffee and possible a cigarette, (even though I gave it up). Then off to the closet for and office outfit. So much to do, the L’Oreal Holiday gift bags are in at Panache and we are pulling décor for the salon. That in itself is an undertaking.

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P.S let me know what you thought of the Beckham video

 

XX til tomorrow

Mad for It: Reds

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I occasional wear red lip stick. I absolutely love shades of vermilion, scarlet and crimson. Each has its own difference of hue. The color red to me doesn’t mean stop, it says elegance, classic and festive, and especially at this time of year. Having the right shade of red can transform your look. I’m  sure some of you have tried red in the past and have said it’s not for me. Note: over the years formulas have expanded greatly. The shade possibilities are endless.

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Did you know-

Red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing and it's also associated as the color of love. Imagine wearing this on your lips--what signals are you sending? Bold is defined as “willing to break the rules”, so why not make a bold statement without saying a word.

image: Emma Maclaren by Tony Kim (The Shadow In Red - Sure Korea December 2011)

 

It's a little diva, but you can handle that--it's those around you that might need a handbook on the new you

When Asked “why red” 

 Some explained away it's a cause and effect, while other simply said “wearing red finally allowed them to be the sexy woman they always knew existed” and right now, instead of questioning it or letting the skeptic in, you come out and play, why not experiment for yourself and let red take over? What do you have to loose?

XX til next we meet

SW

 

 

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How to: Holiday Party Hair

Holiday How-to: Hair

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Hair how-to: We see thousands of them, everywhere. Well a while ago I found this one on Martha Stewert Living. The Photo's are what sold me on the concept, absolutely breathtaking. I wasn’t a How to’er, until now. So you can look forward to many more in the future and possible some from the Panache and Co. Salon family

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Once I have my hair done for my holiday party, I think I will schedule

an Air Brush Make up with Sabrina ,(I have to book it now to get in) - she’s the best. Her own make up is flawless everyday. Oh’ then I will have Laura give me a sparkly new nail look like the photo. Essie is a great polish. It’s very long lasting. Then it’s off for some holiday cheer. I just love, love, love this time of year don’t you?

 

So let me know what your holiday hair and make up plans are?

XX Sending holiday cheer

SW

 

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Would You Wear A Turban ?

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Would you wear a turban? My grandmother did and she looked very chic. The models are from the Mark Jacobs’ show in spring of 2012 and the other the Anna Sui spring. I must admit, I just love accessories, infact my guest room has become a mini Le Bel Age store, anywho- so the turban is a great excuse for shopping. There is a more practical side to the turban or head wrap, if you’re having a très horrible hair day it will cover it up and keep your head warm this winter.

 

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There are a number of beautiful and famous women who have worn turbans and looked great. Classic- Timeless Chic

 

 

I know I will attempt a holiday turban this year. These are a few of the looks I’ve selected and Karen Angel is one of the best turban wrappers I know.

 

 

 

My choice for all time chicest turban wearing women

 “Dianna Vreeland” I can’t wait to see the movie.

Who’s your favorite turban wearer and would you wear one?

Write to let me know if you’re a fan.

 

XX til next time

SW

 

 

Eco Chic: Monday Morning Mantra

 

Well I’m not sure if weekends are so relaxing. It seems there’s more to do every weekend. So this week I’ve decided to take a new approach- New Monday Mantra (Relax into my week)

 

 

First: I will have a healthy breakfast, then a private sunrise yoga lesson with Kelly Knorr of Panache and Co. Salon. I bet you didn’t know she teaches yoga. She is always trying to get me to have healthy choices in my life- love her for that.


 

 

 

Second: it’s off to the Salon for an Awakening Treatment by TIGI Reborn. The scalp massage and hot towel treatment alone should put me in a state of Zen.  It’s sounding great so far, right?  Then it’s one of Panache’s great  *$30.00 blow outs. It’s much more civilized to have one’s hair blown out by professionals; lasting results, you known.

*Blowouts @ $30.00 Junior Stylist only

 

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 Third - but not last, my favorite tea, Casablanca by “Mariage Freres”. I buy mine on-line and sometimes from Extraordinary Deserts. Next, I  would love a steak salad from “Urban Plates”, oh’ medium rare please. I wonder if Kelly would consider the salad healthy.

Well all this New Monday Mantra should help me on my way to a fantastic work week. What do you do to Relax into your work week-write me and let me know.

 

XX til next time

 

 

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One night- Bond - James Bond

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November 9^th is my date night with my husband. This is always a fun evening for me. I usually start off with a long soak in Jo Malone’s Amber & Lavender bath oil, light all the candles and have a glass of champagne. If I were in a James Bond film the bubbly of choice would be “Bollinger” My musical selection- I will be listening to Adele of course! Once out of the tub and relaxed I’ll dress, maybe I’ll reach for rouge, or possibly coral- or a little something purchased @ (Kiki de Montparnasse) now a hint of my “Noir Espices” perfume and my Tigi Red lipstick I bought at the Salon (a little secret… It’s got gold tiny flecks in it) Love it! Then it's off for an evening of adventure. I can't wait!

 

See you soon xx

Men's Dept: James Bond 007 "Skyfall"

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Ian Fleming had a penchant for the fine-luxury items of life. His "James Bond" character reflected his own desire for this quality of lifestyle. My husband has taken on the "Fleming/Bond Mans" way of life. I of course love this- We will have a nite of adventure via Skyfall Nov 9th. I can't wait. Well the husband, in prep for our evening out, will shower up using the B for Men Haircare he bought @ the salon. I love this products fresh smell. He will suit up in his bespoke suit-not the Anthony Sinclaire Bond Suit but sexy nonetheless. I'm sure Tom Ford has done a great job with the Tuxedo for Daniel Craig my new favorite Bond. We will head out to Primavera in Coranado for as Bond describes his drink of choice: "Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large, thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?" If we make it out of there we will head out to see my other man "Bond- James Bond"

 

 

XX til next time

Most Stylish Voting

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I just love this day! I did my voting, how about you? Let's chat... Who do you think has the best style the Obama's or the Romney's? I would love to hear from you and your option on why your choice for "Most Stylish" should win.

Women and Voting

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I will be walking to my local polling station Tuesday after the daily walk to school. I'm so excited that I get to vote. When my little girl come of voting age I will tell her the struggles of the women of this country and the honor afforded us by the women leaders of the past.

After I get my I VOTED sticker then it's off to the cafe for a little petit- dejeuner ,coffee the Internet and chatting about this great country.

It wasn’t until 1920 that women were granted suffrage, but it was 1917 when members of the National Women’s Party — Alice Paul Lucy Burns and others — picketed outside the White House, burning copies of Woodrow Wilson’s speeches and demanding the right to vote. What resulted — mass arrests (most for "obstructing traffic"), unlawful imprisonment and bloody beatings — became known as the Night of Terror, though it’s fair to say most among this generation don’t know it.

Know matter what  your voting is a right of the freedoms Americans are use to. Don't give away your freedoms, fight for them with your educated vote

NYC- Sandy's Wrath and Our Prayers

Our prayers go out to our friends in NYC. Thomas & family, Heath, Elsa, I hope you are safe and well. I stunned and saddened by the devastation. send your donations to the red cross

Good bye Halloween, til we meet again

Halloween has come and gone for another year. We would like to thank Le Bel Age Boutique of San Diego for the Couture Skeletons. They were a hit. Four of the ladies found new homes. I plan to buy another lady for my guest room. The skeletons stay up year round in my home. Karen wants to add the Couture Skeleton's to the holiday decor that will be up after Thanksgiving. We're a little on the traditional side- no decor till after the big Thanksgiving holiday. A  big thank you to the clients that purchased the skeletons. 

Till next time, SW.