UNLOCKING ITALIAN BEAUTY SECRETS: NATURE’S FREQUENCIES

20 September 202520 September 2025Posted in BeautyTagged LUBRUSA ENERGETICA, NATURE'S FREQUENCIES, UNLOCKING ITALIAN BEAUTY SECRETSLeave a comment

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ITALIAN BEAUTY SECRETS WITH A FREQUENCY

I’ve come to believe that beauty has its own frequency. And in Italy, I stumbled upon products that carry exactly that vibration.

Some discoveries don’t just change your routine — they shift how you feel inside your own skin. That’s what happened when I found this all-Italian line. Old formulas, once kept alive in monasteries, now reimagined with tropical fruits, mineral salts, and healing plants. They speak to the skin in the oldest and clearest language we know: nature.

Most shelves today are packed with cosmetics full of additives and preservatives. This line felt like the opposite: no harsh extras, just clean ingredients and natural energy that brings balance back.

What struck me most is the philosophy. It’s not about chasing a look in the mirror, but about well-being that starts deeper. Each cream, each water, each oil feels like a fine tuning for body and soul. And through a resonance test — yes, even done remotely — you can actually see which formula matches your personal energy best.

For readers who don’t speak Italian: the link leads to a page in Italian. If you’re browsing with Google Chrome, you can translate it automatically. Otherwise, you can also use this direct link to view the page in English via Google Translate: Read the Energy Resonance Test in English

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This face cream has completely reset the way I treat my skin. It’s built around Goji berries, which Chinese medicine has considered a long-life food for centuries. There’s even an old Tibetan story about a well surrounded by Goji plants, whose water kept people looking young with dark hair late into life. Myth or not, Top-A makes my skin look firmer and fresher, and it feels alive again. Discover Top-A

Acquamaggio
More than a spray — it’s a little ritual. The active potassium sinks in quickly, hydrating and waking up the skin. After a day in the sun or when my face feels tired, a few sprays are enough. I keep it in my bag so I can give myself a quick reset anywhere, anytime. Discover Acquamaggio

Acqua Elastica

You should see the effect of just one spray on your hands or face. This product feels almost miraculous: the corn oil softens the skin right away, and then the active potassium takes over — recharging, toning, bringing back elasticity. And then… the skin lights up, as if it had started breathing again. And then… what remains is that velvety, light, radiant sensation that makes you want to repeat the gesture again and again. Discover Acqua Elastica

Libero
A cleanser for body and hair that doesn’t act like the usual ones. No aggressive foaming agents, no stripped feeling afterwards. It just cleans, gently, and the skin keeps its natural barrier. Even kids can use it safely — which says a lot. Discover Libero

Ancoa
A cream that feels like comfort in a jar. Its delicate formula makes it ideal not only for children’s sensitive skin, but also for adults in need of extra care. After sun exposure, on dry patches, or whenever the skin feels stressed, Ancoa soothes, nourishes, and restores softness. With plant-based oils and natural extracts, it hydrates without heaviness, leaving the skin velvety and calm. Discover Ancoa

These aren’t just products on a shelf. They’re a way of choosing quality over clutter, and turning self-care into something closer to love and awareness.

And while the beauty world keeps chasing quick trends, this line works on frequencies and energy, giving you something that feels closer to music than marketing: natural, honest, and luminous.

What makes these products and this method truly fascinating and innovative is that you can actually verify their energetic effectiveness through a simple test you can try yourself here: Energy Resonance Test. For readers who don’t speak Italian: the link leads to a page in Italian. If you’re browsing with Google Chrome, you can translate it automatically. Otherwise, you can also use this direct link to view the page in English via Google Translate: Read the Energy Resonance Test in English

How the test works

Step 1: Carefully observe the images of Lubrusa natural remedies.
Step 2: Gently place three fingers of your right hand (thumb, index, and middle) on the image.
Step 3: Take a deep breath and pay attention to your sensations:

Where do you feel your breathing becoming more fluid and natural?
Which remedy gives you an immediate sense of harmony?

Your body and your energy will guide you toward the choice that resonates most with you.

A practical example

See below how to apply the test in practice.

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Why does it really work?

The experience of our naturopaths, along with the feedback of our clients, shows that selecting a remedy through energetic resonance enhances both the perceived and actual effectiveness of the treatment. When the remedy is in harmony with your personal energy, the body responds better, triggering deeper processes of balance and well-being.

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ALTA ROMA & MICHAEL STABLE UP TO 30 JULY Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 July 201829 August 2018Posted in Beauty, FashionTagged OPTICAL ART FASHION EXHIBITIONLeave a comment

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For the great success obtained by the Photographer Michael Stabile and at the kind request of the public in Alta Roma, the artist decided to accept the invitation to extend the exhibition until the end of July. Same location, in the context of ALTA ROMA for the event “OPTICAL ART FASHION EXHIBITION” By Photographer Michael Stabile.

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New York atmosphere for the “OPTICAL ART FASHION EXHIBITION” presentation event By Photographer Michael Stabile.

On June 27th 2018 the vernissage took place in one of the most prestigious locations in the Capital: Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Many present among the press, guests and friends of the Photographer Michael Stabile. The evening ended with an aperitif offered in the elegant spaces of the roof-garden.

The exhibition of the high fashion photographer Michael Stabile is part of the national and international calendar of ALTAROMA section In Town, JUNE 2018 edition.

The eight 70/100 works conceived and produced by Michael Stabile illustrate the “Optical Art”, which is closely linked to the movements of the Kinetic Art that was born around the sixties and deepens the examination and study of the two-dimensional illusion.

The optical Art Fashion of Stabile was made by him in the pose room in December 2016. The Photographer Stabile uses the original fabric from which the dress derives using it as a backdrop and physically positioning the model in a geometric line to offer the viewer a unique it works in two dimensions and gives the impression of movement and hidden image. The work thus becomes a “unique example produced in Haute Couture”.

The Photographic Exhibition is on display at the Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

June 27th to July 31st 2018 admission free.

Michael, “My photography of Haute Couture comes from a strong attraction I have towards Women, especially I feel attracted by a female Woman who in her gestures, expressions and ways of being seduces me and becomes my inspiring muse. My Woman does not follow “mode” and does not respect the status quo in any way “.

“My eyes reveal the images of my being, enclosing the awareness that in photography as in life depends entirely on one point of view. I believe that man should be free, witnessing the enormous beauty of the world and acquiring a certainty that allows him to see and express his vision “.

Photography for Michael is not just technical or study, but it is something much more complex, it is the result of his experiences, his culture, his unique and non-reproducible vision.

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THE FOULARD SUMMER ACCESSORY

10 June 201820 June 2018Posted in Beauty, Fashion, My WorldTagged MY IDEAS FOR THE BEACH, MY PASSION, SARA DAL MONTELeave a comment

There is a hair accessory that Pinterest loves in a particular way: the scarf. And you will immediately have eyes in your heart, because for the warm season it seems the complement of which your locks need. It gives you a chic but casual air, you can manage it as you prefer, turning it into a hair band, a bandana or a bow for your ponytail. Or if you love braids, it will be the “lock” to fit between the others.

The scarf is versatile, and, depending on your imagination, you can combine it with any style. There is only one small problem, but with our advice you can easily get around it. The fabric of which it is made, like silk, often tends to slip easily, especially if you have long, thin hair. If this is your problem, apply styling products that thicken and create more friction to keep your accessory in place.

To give you further push, know that since 2018 the designers have re-fallen in love and on the catwalks, from Dolce & Gabbana to Armani, have brought him back into fashion, creating an afro, hippy look inspired by the ’50s mood. And for the stars too, it has been a must-have ever-present beauty. What are you waiting for to experience it too? Here are some ideas to understand how to bring it and adapt it to your spring summer style.

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SPRING – SUMMER 2017 PLAIT

6 April 2017Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

Plaits appeared on the spring/summer 2017 catwalks in every imaginable form – from skater-girl braided buns at Dior to bohemian skinny plaits at Roberto Cavalli and romantic rope braids at Valentino and everything in between. As Guido Palau told us backstage at Dior, “there’s a plait to suit everyone”. Pick your favourite style below.

Emporio Armani

Complement spring’s sporty silhouettes with extra-long twin braids – at Emporio Armani, extensions were woven into the plaits so that they reached down to models’ waists.

Christian Dior

Guido Palau cited skater girls as one of the references for the plaited buns he created at Dior, worn scraped back from the face and offset by J’Adior earrings.

Roberto Cavalli

Bohemian girls will be immediately drawn to the laid-back styles at Roberto Cavalli – softly tousled waves with two skinny plaits at the front.

Simone Rocha

James Pecis’s cool-girl braids at Simone Rocha were complemented by dewy skin and baby-hair strands around the face, giving models a post-workout look somewhat less sweaty than the reality.

Valentino

For the true romantic, Valentino’s extra-long loose plaits were fastened low at the nape of the neck, whilst stray strands of hair around the face made for a pretty, youthful look.

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi

Forgetting the scene-stealing face flowers by Val Garland just for the moment, the plaits at Preen By Thornton Bregazzi were messy, haphazard and anything but preppy.

BARBARA PALVIN SO PRETTY

15 December 201631 December 2016Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

Wherever Barbara Palvin goes, there’s a little dust storm of controversy. Back when she was a 19-year-old Victoria’s Secret model, Selena Gomez fans blamed her for the singer’s breakup with Justin Bieber after Palvin was spotted with him at a Broadway show. Palvin has since been linked to One Direction’s Niall Horan; she’s been seen partying with Ed Sheeran; and, since the Cannes Film Festival in 2016, she’s been rumored to be dating Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton.

On the day I chatted with Palvin, who is at home in the countryside outside of Budapest, she laughed at her reputation as a man-eater—though the laughter was undercut by a clear note of annoyance. Days earlier, a British tabloid posted a picture of her sitting on a man’s lap at an event for the Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi. “That’s not Lewis Hamilton! Barbara Palvin gets cozy with mystery man,” the headline gasped.

“Normally, I don’t let it get to me,” she tells me. The “mystery man” was, in fact, her Italian agent, a dear friend. “I actually hang out with a lot of guys, and whenever I hang out with a famous guy, I’m instantly dating them. So I just laugh it off.” This time, though, Palvin said the comments crossed the line. “It was: ‘Of course she’s hitting on that guy. He’s probably old and rich.’ Oh bravo, Daily Mail !”

No, Palvin doesn’t need to date rich men to belong to the jet set. “It drives me a little crazy that people would think that.”

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HARNESS THE POWER OF NATURAL DIURETICS

5 December 201631 December 2016Posted in BeautyLeave a comment

The difference between feeling model-esque, not cinched, in your Balmain body-con dress may be just a few pounds—of water. “You can retain up to five pounds of extra fluid,” says Jeffrey Morrison, a physician and founder of the Morrison Center in New York, who suggests sipping water-eliminating teas like dandelion or fennel two or three times a day. (Try Traditional Medicinals Dandelion Leaf & Root Tea, $5.29 for 16 bags.) Other de-bloating elixirs: Ask your juice joint to press a celery-centric concoction, and take a 500-milligram parsley capsule twice a day.

Drink Two Glasses of Water Before Every Meal

“It sounds counterintuitive, but you need to drink water to lose water,” says Lauren Slayton, a nutritionist and founder of Foodtrainers in New York. Along with drinking a minimum of 64 ounces daily, Slayton recommends front-loading meals with two cups of H2O “for maximum appetite reduction; it’ll make you feel full and help you eat less.” Adds Vanessa Packer, a holistic nutritionist at ModelFit in New York, “Avoid seltzer and sparkling water—they cause bloating.”

Get Eight Hours of Sleep

“When you get seven-and-a-half to eight hours of sleep, your body is more equipped to get rid of stress hormones, and your metabolism improves,” says Morrison. And taking a vitamin D3 supplement daily may help you sleep better and therefore improve weight loss too. One theory is that when D3 is low, hunger hormones increase, and when you’re not deficient in D, melatonin—the body’s natural sleep aid—works more effectively. Slayton suggests taking 2,000 IUs of D3 daily.

Avoid All Processed Foods

Which means not only skipping the obvious culprits (chips, cookies, candy) but also anything that is prepackaged (store-bought bread, pasta, cheese), and even canned tuna and almond milk, which may be packed with sodium and sugar, respectively. Opt for whole grain bread from a local bakery; it won’t be heavily processed, and avoid anything made with white flour (it has no nutritional value), says Morrison. Skip all dairy too, including Greek yogurt. Replacing all inflammatory foods (sugar, wheat, dairy) with whole foods and vegetables can produce rapid results, Morrison adds.

“Your Spinning class will burn calories, but it won’t give you the powerful after-burn effect of HIIT.”

Carve Out Your Belly

Strengthening your body’s natural corset muscles is a surefire way to get a flat belly naturally. Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson (who got Khloé Kardashian in rock-body shape) suggests doing this simple but powerful plank sequence every day: Get into a plank position (forearms on the floor, core engaged, legs straight) at just less than arm’s length from a wall. While keeping your core centered—don’t move side to side—alternate touching the wall with each hand as many times as possible in one minute. Repeat five times. The goal: Every round, tap the wall more times, says Peterson.

Ditch Alcohol Completely

Not. A. Sip. “One, it affects your sleep, and we know that in turn affects your metabolism and hunger cravings,” explains Slayton. “Two, it definitely causes you to retain extra fluid.” The third, and most damaging, reason: “You don’t burn any other fat or calories until your body rids itself of that 100-, 200-, or 300-calorie cocktail, so you’re putting yourself behind in terms of calorie-burning from the start,” she says.

Do 30 Minutes of HIIT Every Day

Your Spinning class will burn calories, but it won’t give you the powerful after-burn effect of high-intensity interval training. Oliver Lee, a trainer at Barry’s Bootcamp in New York, recommends this 30-minute circuit: For each exercise go as fast and as intensely as you can for 40 seconds, followed by 20 seconds of rest. Repeat the sequence six times. 1. Fast feet. 2. 180-degree squat jumps. 3. Squat to side kick (alternating legs). 4. Two push-ups into four mountain climbers. 5. Finish with shoulder-tap burpees: Go into a plank, touch each shoulder with the opposite hand four times, then jump up into the air.

FUR FUR…

30 October 201630 October 2016Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

Approaching the cold season and these days I think of my fur, ecological, here is some model chosen by me for you. Let an idea, it is always missing one!

GLASSES COLLECTION

15 March 201616 March 2016Posted in Beauty, Fashion, My World1 Comment

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REFRESH BEFORE NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

11 February 2016Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

It’s not called New York Fashion WEAK for nothin’. As much as we love the next seven days of nonstop shows, presentations, and parties, it’s important to prepare. Late nights, early mornings, lots of running, all while looking our best? It’s harder than it sounds – although it definitely doesn’t have to be. Click through for our (easy) go-to ways to get ready for NYFW. Trust, your skin, body, and immune system will thank you.

While a high intensity workout before a grueling week may seem counterintuitive, hear us out. Refine Method is a fashion world favorite, a boutique studio specializing in interval training that works out your entire body in just 50 minutes. Its founder, Brynn Putnam, is a Harvard-educated former ballerina, so you already know this is a smart workout that will result in lean muscles, not bulk. The small classes allow you to work closely with your instructor and it feels practically like a private session – no wonder Vogue editors and It-DJs love it so much. We can attest that after you try it, you’ll be feeling the burn for days afterwards, a.k.a. a pep in your step worthy of Fashion Week.

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CHANEL MAKEUP

2 February 20162 February 2016Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

Kristen Stewart has landed her first Chanel beauty campaign. The actress will be the face of the Collection Eyes 2016 make-up collection.

The campaign was photographed by Mario Testino and will break in March. According to WWD, the actress posed for a series of portraits that “incarnate the different facets of a contemporary woman”.

Kristen Stewart for Chanel

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I LOVE SMALL TATTOO

2 February 20162 February 2016Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

Some people just want small tattoos of symbols because they simply don’t want to commit to large tattoos and they wanna keep them personal…so here are some rad ones that we can suggest. 😉 Choose what resonates with your personality among these cute & small symbol tattoos that are small in size but BIG in meaning! Scroll along to learn more about their names and what they signify. Enjoy! 😉

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Secret Brightening Powder // Translucent Loose Setting Powder

26 December 201526 December 2015Posted in Beauty, FashionLeave a comment

// Camouflage Powder Brush// Infusion de Rose Lip Balm //All In Good Taste Book

I’ve found that during the holiday party season, it’s those finishing touches that really make all the difference. There are three things that I like to call “the finishers” in my beauty routine: the Secret Brightening Powder, Translucent Loose Setting Powder, and the Infusion de Rose Lip Balm. The latter was a quick addiction: it’s sheer balm that adds just the right amount of moisture and it smells heavenly. What’s not to love? The powders, on the other hand, took some experimenting. Here’s what you need to know…

I’m fairly new to using powders. Since I’m a fan of the glowy look, I always thought that powders would make my face look too matte – dull the glow. It turns out that’s not the case. In fact, they actually work to highlight the glow even more. The Secret Brightening Powder is now my under-eye savior. After I applyconcealer, I dip my brush into the powder (note: a little goes a long way with this stuff) and then lightly press it under my eyes. It sets my concealer which makes it last so much longer, all with an added ‘brightening boost’. The same goes for the Translucent Loose Setting Powder. I use it all over my face post-tinted moisturizer. It sets the tinted moisturizer, without appearing cakey at all. (Not to mention, it’s applied via rolling motion with this velour pouf that kind of feels amazing on my face.) When all is said and done, it’s super lightweight and I hardly feel like I’m wearing makeup at all.

There you have it: there can’t-leave-the-house-without-them products that are certainly essentials during the holiday festivities, but will be favorites well after party season is over.

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Firenze: Pitti Fragrances Kicks Off In Florence

11 September 2015Posted in Beauty, FashionTagged parfums, Pitti FragrancesLeave a comment

From September 11 to September 13, Pitti presents its new edition of Pitti Fragrances at the Stazione Leopolda, a salon-international event that brings together the best proposals of artistic perfumery to Florence. Every September, the biggest names in the industry meet in Florence to discuss the latest trends.

Pitti Fragrances will feature the installation-event by American journalist Chandler Burr, a leading expert in the industry and perfume critic for The New York Times: 15 scents and 15 masterpieces of painting, photography, sculpture and architecture.

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The holiday weekend with Full Moon Bazaar Thursday night then went straight into full swing holiday

27 August 2015Posted in Beauty, Fashion, HappinessTagged SARA DAL MONTE, Sky Bar L.A.Leave a comment

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The holiday weekend with Full Moon Bazaar Thursday night then went straight into full swing holiday mode on Friday! Thanks to @MEETFRANKIEC for the photos.

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MANICURE MUSE: Christian Siriano Resort ’16

20 July 2015Posted in BeautyLeave a comment

If you’re a longtime Miss Ladyfinger reader, you know I have a thing for Christian Siriano. If you didn’t know, now you know (and can see all Siriano masterpieces here, here, and here). When it comes to a killer Ladyfinger, prints are key… and no one does it quite as bold, pretty and modern as the former Project Runway star. For Resort ’16, he dressed up his models like uber-chic Barbie dolls with sass. Here, take a look–

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So good, right? Mark my words: there will be more Resort ’16 Ladyfingers.

To get these Ladyfingers: I used Flirt by Revlon, Control Freak by Ginger+Liz, and a red striper by Color Club.

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COLOURS POPULAR LIP FROM AROUND THE WORLD

2 July 20153 July 2015Posted in BeautyTagged London Heathrow Airport, world's finestLeave a comment

Discover the shade of lipstick of choice for women in 50 of the world’s finest cities

London Heathrow Airport is more than just an international travel hub, is also a major shopping destinations, boasting an impressive list that ranges from high-fashion labels such as Burberry, Hermès and Gucci, the luxury boutiques of beauty as Chanel and MAC. And with upwards of 200,000 people passing through the terminal every day, Heathrow has a good idea of what’s trend with its customers worldly.

What do women like? Lipstick. The beauty of affordable luxury has become the signature for many a celebrity and is a mood-booster for women around the world, not to mention an effective hedge for those not-so-put-together outfits in days you can not even.

In his first lipstick colors Financial Report, Heathrow put together the data for its sales of beauty boom to discover the favorite shades of fashionable women around the world. To no one’s surprise, the New Yorkers have opted for a classic red-the sign of a modern urban professional woman. The look of London is definitely softer with warm caramel nudes winning with the crowd Kate Moss / Cara Delevingne / Alexa Chung. Paris is all about la vie en rose, and Parisians are all lèvres les roses. A dusky pink color fits perfectly with the philosophy effortless beauty of French girl.

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#BEAUTYSCHOOL : COME AND PROTECT YOUR HAIR IN THE SUN

2 July 20153 July 2015Posted in BeautyTagged blonde hair, healthy hairLeave a comment

Question: How can I keep my hair shiny and soft all summer, especially on weekends under the sun and on the beach? Answer: With July 4th right around the corner, we asked celebrity colorist and blonde hair Whisperer Lorri Goddard (she is behind the color of Jennifer Lawrence, Reese Witherspoon and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) to share its rules of hair summer.

1) Invest in a shower filter. Pass your normal rainfall for Raindrops or T3 filter to remove heavy metals such as mercury, magnesium and copper; iron and rust from steel pipes which leads to the color of brass; and chlorine, which studies have found in the water of the families of levels near the recommended amount for swimming pools. “Filter these toxins will help save the vitality of your color,” says Goddard.

2) Lock in color at the salon. “I use the B3 Brazilian bond Builder on each of my clients. It ‘a bit’ bulb that packs a serious punch and prevents color literally washing your hair, keeping the inner and outer layers of healthy hair, tightly closed and protected.”

3) Wash your hair before and after swimming. “Think about what is chlorine. A super powerful cleaner designed to kill germs in the water when it comes in contact with your hair, especially if you’re in the sun, the heat activates the chemical stripping agents, which is the why hair turns green, “says Goddard, who says it is important to rinse the hair immediately after leaving the pool, but also right before. “If you go with the hair soaked, it will absorb less chlorine.”

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How To Get Soft, Smooth Feet By Sandal Season

25 May 20152 June 2015Posted in BeautyTagged dry skin, pumice stone3 Comments

Ah, spring. After a winter trapped in boots and tights, you’re probably itching to let your toes free. Your feet on the hand? They’re probably not quite ready for their close-up. So because we know the line for a pedicure on the first warm day of the season is not for the faint of heart, we asked the experts for tips on achieving soft, smooth feet right at home. We promise these techniques will have you sandal-ready in no time.

1. Cleanse with a mild exfoliating soap. Instead of treating your feet as an afterthought when you shower and haphazardly running a bit of your body soap along your toes, consider this part of your body the way you would your face or hair–it requires a special cleanser with exfoliating properties to help shed dry skin cells. Getting into the habit of cleansing your feet with a separate product like Avon Planet Spa Blissfully Nourishing With African Shea Butter Hand and Foot Scrub is your first step to removing dead skin on a daily basis and replenishing the soles and tops of feet with needed moisture.

2. Shed your skin. It doesn’t matter how clean you get ‘em, if you suffer from dry, hard skin on the heels or balls of your feet, they’re going to look unsightly. Baby Foot Deep Exfoliation for Feet Peel is the most insane foot product you’ll ever try that works–and I mean, works in such a way that you’ll see a trail of disgusting, dead skin literally peeling off of your foot a few days after you apply it. It’s a three-step process and takes a few hours of commitment on your part, but if you were still carrying a lunch box to school the last time you remember seeing the true color of your feet, isn’t it worth a whirl?

3. Pull out the pumice. There’s a reason foot experts love the old-fashioned pumice stone: it works. “Using a pumice stone is a great way to remove callouses on the bottom of feet,” said Dr. Suzanne Fuchs. For the best results, soak your feet first with warm water and Epsom salt for about 10 minutes. Dip a stone like Develop 10 Natural Pumice Lava Rock into the warm water for a few seconds and then, using a firm circular motion, rub the pumice rock onto your dry skin until it starts to come loose.

4. Moisturize. After exfoliating your feet, Fuchs recommends applying coconut oil or a foot cream that contains urea to break down stubborn callouses and dry skin. Some of Fuchs’ favorite creams include Aquaphor Original Ointment and AmLactin Moisturizing Body Lotion, which can be used on both feet and legs.

5. Go natural. If you’re looking for a smooth foot solution void of chemicals, Rodrigo Diaz, the creative director of GOA Skincare, shares one he discovered while traveling halfway around the world. “In my travels to India, visiting the royal family in Ragasthan, they have a quick and easy way to relieve both tough feet (they walk around all day barefoot) and tired feet,” Diaz says. Mix Himalayan pink salt, such as Chef’s Jar Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt, with eucalyptus leaves in hot water and then transfer the invigorating concoction over to a bowl that fits both feet. Soak your feet for 5-7 minutes and then pat them down and apply argan oil, such as 100 Percent Pure Organic Argan Oil. “This will release any dead skin while reconstructing newer skin,” Diaz said. “The feet will feel fresh and ready to attack the day.”

6. Sleep in socks. The best time to treat your feet is in the evening–you can thank your favorite pair of wooly socks for that. “To help get your feet ready for summer, a glycolic foot cream under a sock to aid in penetration can work wonders to both exfoliate and hydrate the skin,” said Dr. David E. Bank at The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery. “Even better if you put the cream on your feet overnight with socks to let it penetrate while you sleep. Because you don’t walk on your feet while you sleep, the products have the greatest amount of time to penetrate the skin.” Alpha Hydrox Extra Strength Deep Therapy Foot Cream is fragrance-free and contains 12% AHA to treat dry and damaged skin. And, if you’d prefer not to ruin your best argyle socks, Earth Therapeutics Foot Therapy Moisturizing Foot Socks were created with this one specific purpose in mind.

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MET GALA 2015

15 May 201515 May 2015Posted in BeautyTagged hair styles, Metropolitan Museum of ArtLeave a comment

Dove Celebrity Hair Stylist Mark Townsend styled the gorgeous Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for tonight’s Met Gala… or, more officially named: ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ~ May 4, 2015 in New York City.

Below is the breakdown of their simple yet sophisticated bohemian hair styles directly from Mark himself via his personal Instagram photos getting them ready so you can recreate them for yourself.

“Ashley told me several days ago that she wanted to wear her hair half up and was also thinking about gold hair accessories – that got me extremely inspired!

* To create the look, I started by applying a few drops of Dove Youthful Vitality Silk Crème to her damp hair and let it dry naturally while she had her makeup done.

* When her hair was dry, I gathered the top section of her hair and pinned it into a topknot.

* Then, I took the hair from each side and pulled it up and wrapped the hair around the base of the topknot, purposely letting the gold bobby pins and hair pins show because they are such a great effect to a simple style – I got them at Sephora.

* Next, I used R Session Tools double barrel iron to create loose waves in the hair that was left half down.

* I finished by liberally spraying Dove Style+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo throughout the hair for texture and hold.

“I was so inspired by Mary Kate’s vintage Dior gown that we first decided to keep her hair back and then decided on braids.”

* To start, I applied a few drops of Dove Youthful Vitality Silk Crème to her damp hair and blow dried with a round brush.

* Next, I coated my hands with Sally Hershberger 24K Texturizing Paste and split her hair into two sections

* Lastly, I loosely braided each side and secured with an elastic.

A few of Mark’s past styles on Ashley & Mary Kate…

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L’OREAL FINDS BEAUTY IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS WITH #BEAUTYFORALL

3 May 20153 May 2015Posted in BeautyLeave a comment

With a slogan of #beautyforall, cosmetics brand L’Oreal hopes to find beauty in every day moments as well as more glamorous scenarios with a recent shoot photographed by Ellen von Unwerth (2b Management). The legendary lens woman captures models in casual moments such as going to the club with friends, hanging out in swimsuits or even checking makeup out at a restaurant for the images.

“With this shooting, I wanted to reflect beauty as it is around us in the world, in realistic, everyday surroundings,” Von Unwerth says.