Brooke Moinet

Talk about zapping away wrinkles, yesterday I went to Dr.Youn’s office and had a Laser Facial.  What is a Laser Facial and why did I get one, you ask? A Laser Facial is a non-invasive, non-ablative (doesn’t hurt, no down time) treatment that targets the inner-most layers of skin to stimulate the production of new collagen. 

 So, what happens is, smaller pores, reduces acne, smoother skin, wrinkle reduction,  and reduces redness. Basically you’re healing your skin from the inside out. Anyone of any age can have this treatment, it’s even know to help reduce Rosacea symptoms.

Although three to six treatments are the minimum recommendation, you start to feel the effects almost instantly.

Many studies show that pumpkins are the “perfect food.” Not only can you replace oil in baking with pumpkin puree for a healthier treat, but pumpkin seeds contain vitamins and minerals perfect for skin and hair health. Carve away!

One of my favorite classic combinations, which is extra chic this season, is combining feminine pieces with tough leather, rocker pieces. The man to thank for the inspiration is Karl Lagerfeld, who has been with the Chanel house for over 25 years. 

The key to capturing this look is to add just one or two edgy accessories to a feminine outfit. Add this seasons cropped leather jacket to your white shirt and black pants. Stick to black and white and  don’t forget a strand or two of long pearls.  Chanel-ites call this look “refined with raw”.

The chicest look for fall glam is gold eyeshadow. This look is not meant to look too disco so easy on the eyeliner. I recommend just a very thin line along the lashline for definition. Mascara is a must, so easy does it for day and load it up for high wattaged night-time glam.

As the temperature starts to cool down outside, temperatures inside start to rise.  This can make your skin start to become dry and flaky. Once your climate changes so should your skin care regimen.

1. Start by getting yourself an exfoliating cleanser, one with a synthetic bead that will be gentle enough to remove dead skin cells without scratching the skins surface. Use only once a day, one time per week for sensitive skin, every-other for normal.
2. Apply vitamin C, or other Antioxidant cream.
3. Apply moisturizer. Try to use one that does not contain alcohol, or a lot of ingredients you can not pronounce, and have no idea what they are.
4. Don’t forget SPF!

This regimen I recommend using year round. Just remember the more you exfoliate the more your healthy skin is exposed to free-radical damage and harmful rays. So, don’t forget to add an antioxidant and SPF to your daily skin regime, as well as exfoliating regularly.

Healthy skin = more beautiful skin!

It’s usually around this time of year that I realize how pasty my skin looks. Now, as tempting and as easy it is to go to the tanning booth and “fake and bake”, it’s also detrimental to your health.  With the increase in skin cancer, the extreme exposure of harmful rays your body receives in a booth, the risk just isn’t worth it.  Not to mention your skin loses elasticity and collagen the more it’s exposed to the harmful rays, thus aging you at a much higher rate.

So now what’s my advice? Self-tanners of course!  Commercial self-tanners tend to have a higher content of DHA(the chemical that reacts with dead skin cells to develop a tan), so be advised. If you choose a spray-tan at your local salon be sure to keep your eyes closed and cover your mouth and nose. 

At home use can be a little tricky, so here are some tips:

• Make sure you have exfoliated your entire body before application.
• Use a cream or gel for application rather than a foam. Product will spread much easier, leaving you with less chance of streaking.
• End the application with your favorite body moisturizer. This will help you blend the product evenly over your entire body. Thus leaving you with a flawless faux tan.

Not exactly. While the Black Lip has been famous in the past painted on the pale-skin, grunge-loving “Goth kids”. This year it has been spotted on some very famous runways.

Now this is not a fashion statement you want to make in a T-shirt and jeans. In fact, unless you’re working in a fashion based industry I recommend you steer clear of trying this trend until evening hours.  Keep in mind that unless you’re going to an event wearing couture you may not want to go for the full-on Black Lip.

 Here are some tips to help ease you into the trend:

FIRST – Keep the rest of your face makeup pretty muted. As with any bold lip, over doing your eyes and cheeks can make you look over made up. Keep eyes neutral with little to fine eyeliner and black mascara and make sure cheeks are bare to slightly highlighted.

SECOND – Start by lining lips with a clear, nude or (preferably) your favorite fall COLOR liner.  DO NOT LINE WITH BLACK LINER.  Trust me, black liner will not blend well and it will just be a nasty mess.

LAST -Apply YSL or favorite black lip-gloss or Sheer, next to black lipstick. Viola!

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My name is Anthony and I love Brooke!

Does it feel like your regrowth is creeping up on you as often as you as you’re biweekly wax? Or does it seem like no matter how many times you show your stylist the photo of Jen Aniston’s locks you still feel too “stripy”?.. Here is a solution to add to your next service, the “Base Break“.

The Base Break is an application of a lifting agent to soften the base color of the hair.  This process is generally applied after the highlighting service has been performed, at the shampoo bowl,  and before the stylist brings you back to his/her chair for the cut or trim.

The purpose is to soften your base color/ regrowth between the highlighted hair to make the over-all style  shimmer, look richer and less “fake” or “striped”.

What’s most exciting about this service is you can extend the life of your highlights by making an appointment for Base Break only, between visits. Not only will the vitality of your hair thank you, your wallet will as well!