• Beauty,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Elevate your skincare with this curated MyCHELLE beauty routine.

    After a long, cold winter we are all ready for a Summer Glowup. The summer tan, the warm weather, vitamin D helping our skin! Your skincare routine doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective. For example, MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid is a must have for your everyday routine. Walk out of the house with gorgeous matte skin that is PROTECTED.
    1. Sun Shield Liquid Tint SPF 50 ($24) – Sheer tinted, oil-free formula with 100% mineral broad-spectrum protection. Blends weightlessly and seamlessly giving skin a fresh, healthy glow with a smooth, matte finish. I use this every morning and it’s so light feeling, but it makes my skin look even AND protects it from sun damage with a 50 SPF!!!!! It comes in a few shades to cover all tones!
    2. Ultra Hyaluronic Hydrating Cleanser ($15.99) – I use this every morning – it’s light, but works SO well! Ultra-mild, creamy gel cleanser infused with Hyaluronic, Rose Flower Water and Blue Daisy Extract to soothe and help calm skin. This gentle formula is also enriched with comforting moisturizing botanicals Neem, French Oak and Aloe Extract.
    3. Deep Repair Cream ($32) – For the Ultimate hydration am and pm – Provides ultimate hydration to enrich and help reduce the visible signs of aging. A nourishing blend of antioxidants, including Kombuchka Tea, rich in polyphenols and Vitamin B, revives and rejuvenates skin’s appearance.
    4. Remarkable Retinal Serum ($48) – This is FANTASTIC for wrinkles and lines. Advanced serum with the most potent non-prescription form of Vitamin A (patented-process Retinal) plus Ceramide 3 and Orange Plant Stem Cells to promote healthy skin renewal and minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested.
    5. Perfect C PRO Speed Peel ($35) – I use this twice a weeks to help with my dark spots and it’s THE BOMB!!! Like you went to a spa. A professional-level, one-step, one-minute, fast-acting 25% Citrus Fruit puree peel. Formulated with 10% L-Ascorbic Acid blended with L-Lactic Acid, Plant C-Stem™ and Retinal to deliver youthful, soft and glowing skin.
    With natural products now the expectation, MyChelle’s progressive 360-degree approach to beauty is to provide clean, conscious, and comprehensive skin care products that are bioactive, ethically sourced, and formulated with high-performance ingredients for superior results and a lifetime of natural, healthy skin. Since its founding in 2000 in Colorado, MyChelle has always valued partnerships—people, places, and planet. The sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices support a full line of highly effective, targeted treatments including cleansers, exfoliators, serums, moisturizers, and sun protection. MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals is proud to collaborate with the Coral Restoration Foundation, the world’s largest non-profit marine-conservation organization dedicated to restoring coral reefs to a healthy state.
  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Sweet Mango and Honey to soothe your tired skin, GYV hand cream will leave your hands feeling renewed

    Do you notice your hands are getting so dry after these two years’ winter? The dry winter dries our skin while the hand sanitizers make it worse. It is really the time to put more attention on our hands skin. Carrying a hand cream is something I do all the time. Even leaving one in the car and one in the office, that helps a lot.

    GYV four-staples enrich hand cream leaves your hands feeling softer and smoother after each use. Rich in moisturizing botanicals using GYV proprietary formula and fragrances, to leave your hands feeling beautifully soft and smooth.Their Fragrances pay homage to the rich scents present in all of Mesoamerica, Flowers, Woods, Herbs, Fruits.  All beautifully inviting and relaxing.

    Rich in moisturizing botanicals using GYV proprietary formula and GYV signature fragrance Mango to leave your hands feeling beautifully soft and smooth. GYV four-staples enriched hand cream leaves your hands feeling softer and smoother after each use
    Mango, pays homage to the official frozen treat in Mesoamerica, Raspado de Mango. This scent is a luxurious mix of Mexican Lime, Chipotle, Sweet Mango, Mamey, Agave nectar, and Salvadorian Honey.

    GYV four-staples enriched hand cream leaves your hands feeling softer and smoother after each use

    Dalia, pays homage to the official flower of Mexico. This scent is a luxurious mix of Dalia, Jasmin de Media Noche, Plumeria de Yucatan, Vainilla Bean and Red Cedar. Did you know GYV hand cream contains Squash/Pumpkin/Calabaza (Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil)
    Loaded with nutrients, helps repair dry feeling skin and is rich in the mineral Zinc.
    What a better gift for this season than GYV‘s newest collection – Aguas frescas Candle. Aguas frescas as they are known in Mexico, or Frescos as in el Salvador, Guatemala and Costa Rica, are for the most part a mixture of fresh fruit, water and sugar. These candle are 100% natural wax, they come in a hand blown vitrolero container!
    Guayaba/Guava
    GYV‘s must-have collection of self-care items is here to make you feel good all over – with the added luxury of enjoying Mesoamerican culture. GYV Mesoamerican Beauty brings the heritage of its people to your home with a collection of candles and lotions that immerse you in beauty and refresh your environment. Founded by a husband and wife team, the brand now launches a new collection, partnering with five Latin graphic designers worldwide to create a product line benefiting a non-profit of their choosing.
  • food,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    RUBIO’S COASTAL GRILL LAUNCHES THREE NEW DISHES FEATURING CHIPOTLE HONEY ARGENTINIAN SHRIMP

    Calling all seafood lovers. On Wednesday, February 23, Rubio’s Coastal Grill locations in California, Nevada and Arizona will introduce new dishes featuring Wild-Caught Red Argentinian Shrimp with a sweet-spicy kick of honey and chipotle peppers. With its large size, bright color and exceptional flavor, wild Red Argentinian shrimp is a Rubio’s fan favorite.

    “The rich, fresh, sweet-tasting Wild-Caught Red Argentinian Shrimp never fails to delight guests, and we’re thrilled it’s back on the menu,” said Rubio’s Co-Founder, Ralph Rubio. “Our Red Argentinian shrimp are sourced from the icy, pristine waters off the far southeastern tip of Argentina. They are wild-caught, never farmed, continuing our commitment to serving responsibly sourced seafood wherever possible.”

    While available, Rubio’s guests can enjoy wild-caught Red Argentinian shrimp paired with a specially created chipotle honey sauce. The culinary team has created three incredibly flavorful menu options, available for a limited time, including:

    Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp Bowl

    Wild caught, grilled Red Argentinian Shrimp, crisp romaine, citrus rice and black beans topped with handmade guacamole, cilantro/onion mix, creamy chipotle sauce, a new chipotle honey sauce, pickled red onions and a slice of fresh lime.

    Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp Burrito

    Wild caught, grilled Red Argentinian Shrimp, citrus rice, black beans, handmade guacamole, cilantro/onion mix, creamy chipotle sauce, a signature chipotle honey sauce and pickled red onions all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with tortilla chips.

    Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp Two Taco Plate

    Wild caught, grilled Red Argentinian Shrimp on top of melted three cheese blend, crisp romaine, and cilantro/onion mix. Topped with creamy chipotle white sauce, a new chipotle honey sauce and pickled red onions. Served on warm flour tortillas with black beans, tortilla chips, and a slice of fresh lime.

    Guests are encouraged to order ahead through the Rubio’s app or Rubios.com. For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill and to view the menu, visit Rubio’sFacebook and Instagram.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Wellness + Beauty – Morgan Cosmetics’ Pandemic Relief Skincare

    Masks are essential to stopping the spread of COVID-19. But they can be hard on your skin, especially if you job requires you to wear one all day. Elements such as sweat, dirt and oil get into your skin and causes inflammation and acne. If you have a skin condition like eczema or rosacea, wearing a mask can cause a flareup.

    Jennifer Abba, Co-owner of Seattle-based natural products line, Morgan Cosmetics (which is sold at retail stores nationally as well as Amazon) has a few tips for maintaining healthy skin and keeping it looking fresh.

    “Choose a comfortable mask such as a two-ply cotton mask, which is breathable and washable; avoid heavy makeup that won’t allow your skin to breath, adding another layer of complexity to wearing a mask,” Abba said. “Find the right skincare regimen, Morgan Cosmetics offers Prickly Pear Seed Oil, rich in vitamin C and Rosewater spray that reinvigorates and nourishes your skin and makes every day a fresh start. “ At the same time, exposing your hands to soap or hand sanitizer several times a day can dry out your skin because the alcohol in hand sanitizers removes the skins protective oils. “Adding Argan Oil to your shampoo or rubbing it directly on the skin restores the skin and provides a healthier way to keep skin and hair softer and more radiant this winter,” Abba added.

    Argan oil, produced from enormous quantities of crushed Argan nuts, nourishes the skin through its high fat content, which consists of 67% of all essential fatty acids including linoleic acid. With a light fragrance combining nutty and citrusy scents, it moisturizes the skin by improving water retention through its high vitamin E content. By boosting hydration, Argan oil ensures a radiant complexion even when skin faces the dry air.

    This is also the case with Morgan Cosmetics’ Prickly Pear Seed Oil. Extracted from cactuses, prickly pear seed oil boasts 87% of all fatty acids, making it a highly effective hydrator that deeply penetrates the skin and boosts its water content for several hours after it is applied. In addition to its long-lasting moisturization, prickly pear seed oil’s scent of citrus fruit and light texture immediately brings a good feeling as it permeates the skin with nourishment that will leave it with a soft, velvety feeling.

    Moroccan Pure Rose Water is a hydrosol from distilled Damascus Rose Petals that grow in the Morocco’s “Valley of Roses”. This pure rose water is excellent for any type of skin including dry or inflamed skin as an astringent and skin toner; it will also help to restore moisture balance and diminish broken capillaries. Morgan Cosmetics sources this Rose water directly from Morocco. It is a real natural cleansing and purifying lotion with a unique amazing natural smell that envelops the energy around you, and transmutes it into a lovely, delicate vibration that is conducive to peace and positive thinking, an all time spiritual cleansing.

    ABOUT MORGAN COSMETICS

    Founded in 2012 by Jennifer and Bachir Abba, Morgan Cosmetics LLC is a leading manufacturer of the finest pure, Organic Argan Oil. With offices in Essaouira (the capital of Argan), Morocco and Seattle Washington, Morgan Cosmetics’ natural hair, skin, and nail care solutions include 36 different formulations that are cold pressed at its on-site facility in Morocco. Morgan Cosmetics’ solutions can be purchased individually or in gift sets at morgancosmetics.com or at Amazon.

     

  • Eco,  Fashion,  New York,  San Diego

    Remove the stress of getting dressed while doing something good for the planet – DuetteNYC

    The next generation of American women’s ready-to-wear does more with less . . . chic, effortless, comfortable and sustainable basics that don’t pressure you to chase the trends. Duette NYC is about luxury sustainable basics and the women who wear them. Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Duette NYC developed fabrics from sustainable and recycled materials that are high quality, affordable, long-lasting and machine washable.

    Fashionistas 20-somethings to 80-somethings (WOW!) are discovering a one-stop-shopping experience for chic, classic and sustainably-made clothes that are the base of their wardrobes. DuetteNYC, the go-to source for classy, stylish, and comfortable wardrobe essentials. Duette NYC‘s luxury apparel is made for today’s women whose body types vary as much as their lifestyles; plus, it’s made for women who want to leave a smaller footprint in our world’s environment. Fabrics come from recycled plastics and renewable resources. Black and white basics have never looked so hot! Check out The 12 Easy Pieces and more below. Getting dressed each day has become much easier without ever sacrificing style. The items are machine washable and easy to care for ensuring your investment goes a long way. Dress up or down and enjoy the versatility of luxurious clothing that you’ll love wearing. Their Vegan leather collection is gorgeous! It’s “rock’n roll” meets the “professional lady!

    Vegan Leather Long Shirt – The Lafayette

    Wear this everyday as a dress or shirt. Duette NYC‘s stretch vegan leather is ultra soft and supple you won’t stop touching it! Part of the Vegan Leather Collection. This versatile long shirt can be worn open as an easy jacket; fully buttoned over our skinny ankle pant, or alone as a cool easy shirt dress.
    Vegan Leather Puff Sleeve Top – The Elizabeth
    Feminine puff meets modern edge in this easy stretch vegan leather top. The most luxurious vegan leather ever. Gathered sleeves with elasticized cuffs to push up or wear down. More gathers around the neckline give ease and flow. Slit neckline and perfect high hip length; flattering to all silhouettes. Part of the Vegan Leather Collection.

    Vegan Leather Embossed Jacket – The Laight

    Cool, chic, versatile, functional. Duette NYC‘s croc zip front jacket. Part of the Vegan Leather Collection. Relaxed fit jacket has dropped shoulders, blocked seaming details, V-inset stand mock collar. Versatile enough to wear as a statement at your favorite outdoor dining spot or to deflect the drizzle on a cloudy day. Plus, it covers your butt.

    Vegan Leather Perfect Flare Leg Pant – The Harrison

    Rock and roll with a beautiful leg! Duette NYC‘s popular Perfect Flare Leg Pant in soft, supple stretch vegan leather. Elongating center front seams and easy slim boot leg. Part of the Vegan Leather Collection. Breathable stretch vegan leather has a soft suede inside face. All day comfort. Side seam slant pockets are phone friendly.

    Stretch Recycled Knit 24/7 Hooded Cape – The Mercer

    Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good – Made from recycled fibers. 

    Chic, versatile and dramatic throw-on hooded jacket cape. Grab it and go, or wrap up and stay home. Duette NYC‘s hooded cape is comfortable and cool. Flowing fit, dropped shoulders, front pockets and pleated sleeve cuff. Part of Duette NYC‘s Sustainable 24/7 Collection. Hits below your hip. Premium four-way stretch fabric.  Made from unique subtle texture rib fabric. Won’t fade. Made from sustainable recycled fibers. 

    Lux Long Lab Coat with Stretch – The Worth

    Call it the Lab Coat. The easiest one stop chic in your closet. Features straight architectural lines, deep side slits, front pockets and a cuffed drop shoulder sleeve that can be dressed up or down. A truly versatile must have. Made of exclusive premium knit fabric with four-way stretch that adds structure and skims your body. Duette NYC‘s lux fabric is made from a sustainable combination of recycled and sustainably forested fibers.

    Stretch Knit 24/7 Blazer – The Greenwich

    This essential blazer streamlines and goes everywhere effortlessly, wear it all day, pack, unpack;  not a wrinkle in sight. Premium four-way stretch fabric moves with you and smoothes your curves. Two button single breasted styling with front pockets and top stitch details. Part of the Sustainable 24/7 Collection. Skims the hip with a slightly relaxed fit. Made from unique subtle rib texture. Won’t fade. Knit from sustainable recycled fibers.

    Getting Dressed Made Easy – The 12 Easy Pieces. Duette NYC‘s collection is designed to wear with most everything. Duette NYC wants to make your life easier by helping you spend less time and money looking great, while embracing a more sustainable lifestyle.

    DuetteNYC is created to empower and uplift women, including the founders themselves. And, they wanted more – More from the clothing brands with whom they’ve spent so much of their hard-earned money over the years. More awareness, attention, and action from these companies to be more sustainable. More community and connections with women who also want more. Not more stuff. More from the few companies with the few items could be choosen more consciously. As there are more to be wated, so Duette NYC is started to provide more.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    CBD infused BESO Whip blends is designed to moisturize, soothe and heal your skin from head to toe

    Winter is a time when aches and pains pop to the surface. BESO has created a brilliant “weed & wine” (CBD / grape seed oil) therapeutic massage whip. It’s  formulated with a plethora of antiinflammatory ingredients with global and spiritual significance such as turmeric, mustard and tea tree oils, and frankincense and myrrh.

    Combined and designed to moisturize, soothe, and heal your skin from head to toe. CBD infused BESO Whip blends an array of all-natural plant-based ingredients chosen for their proven therapeutic properties.

    BESO Wellness, the new CBD-powered “weed & wine” massage whip and line of body and hair products recently brought to market by the celebrity massage therapist to pro athletes and music industry moguls, is now available to therapy and spa professionals on Live, Love Spa. The rich BESO Therapeutic Whip was developed specifically for massage therapy use and for spa professionals, the lighter body milk is used for facial care and the hair elixir for beard, scalp and hair treatments.

    The all-natural, deeply nourishing and potent BESO Therapeutic Whip was originally created by Megan Blackwell to add a pain-addressing boost of cannabinoid functionality to her restorative body work. The trio of “weed & wine” skincare products are now being rolled out nationally and are based in luxurious grapeseed oil (wine) with highly effective ratios of CBD, distilled from pure Kush cannabis (weed). The products are formulated with superlative anti-inflammatory and nutritive ingredients such turmeric, tea tree, mustard and black seed oils. Other emollients include African shea butter, Vitamin E and exotic elements such as frankincense and Myrrh.

    The BESO Wellness collection came to commercial success at the prodding of Blackwell’s clients, who range from NBA basketball players such as John Salley, Olympians, Michael Johnson, the Princess of Sierra Leone and entertainers from Janet Jackson to Miguel, 2Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, Michael Beasely, Kitty Kash and the Kardashians.

    “My clients all have very physical jobs and live with chronic pain,” said BESO Wellness founder, Megan Blackwell. “I started distilling my own CBD and adding it to the most efficacious combination of humectants and anti-inflammatories I could find. I found many of these ingredients in my global and spiritual travels. Together, they are powerfully functional and enriching to the skin, connective tissue and muscles.”

    Designed for deeply penetrating soft tissue therapy, the rich and moisturizing BESO Body Whip ($60.00) features generous ratios of CBD and is paired with African and white shea butter, kukui, grapeseed, tea tree, black seed, turmeric, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, and mustard seed oils.

    The lighter BESO Body Milk ($60.00) can also be used as a high-performing daily facial moisturizer and is designed to therapeutically soothe and smooth. The quickly absorbing milk features white shea butter, kukui, grapeseed, tea tree, black seed, turmeric, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, mustard seed oil and Vitamin E.

    The BESO Hair & Beard Cocktail ($60.00) was created to provide relief for common hair-related conditions ranging from dandruff, dryness, chemical damage to itchy scalp, alopecia, and is a particularly nourishing beard and hair treatment.

    About:

    BESO Wellness is a cutting-edge pain-relief balm that is powered by the healing properties of cannabinoids. Beso, which means “kiss” in Spanish (and in this case, “Earth’s Kiss,”) is the brainchild of a celebrity massage therapist, Megan Blackwell, whose clients include Tier 1 luminaries from the NBA, NFL, MMA, music, and entertainment industries. The all-natural formulations feature some of the most therapeutic essential oils assembled from global history and various spiritual traditions such as mustard and black seed, frankincense, myrrh, turmeric, shea, coconut; all whipped into a luxurious grape seed base. The ultra-efficacious line of massage whip, face / body cream and hair elixir contain some of the most generous ratios of full spectrum active ingredients that can be found in cannabis topicals.