Jean Godfrey-June: Free Gift with Purchase: My Improbable Career in Magazines and Makeup
Whoa! Did this book intrique me. I certainly would never plan an "acne breakfast" for a client as Jean Godrey-June describes in this book, but the notion really makes me want to do a reality check everytime a press release goes out our doors. Thanks Jean! (*****)
Napkins with a Twist: Fabulous Folds with Flair for Every Occasion
Event Planning is about working out thousands of details in a creative way. Here we have a look at clever ways to fold napkins... a very great resource for coming up with new ideas. (****)
Caroline Cox: The Handbag: An Illustrated History
This is a really lovely, well written and illustrated book about the purses through history. It's a great gift book for any fashionista. (*****)
Chandler Burr: The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York
The tale of the creation of 2 fragrances: Un Jardin sur de Nil from Hermes; and Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely from Coty. Written by Chandler Burr, the scent critic for T: The New York Times Style Magazine. (*****)
Dana Thomas: Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster
A really well researched and informative look at the luxury fashion and cosmetics business. Gives great forward looking analysis of marketing trends. (*****)
We're excited that so many bloggers and editors are finding out about our client Lavilin's revolutionary deodorant.
Made with Calendula, Arnica, and Chamomile, Lavilin kills odor causing bacteria.
Jennifer, author of Beauty in Real Life, gave Lavilin a try most recently. She was skeptical at first, but once again the results are very positive!
Stay fresh and odor free all summer - win one of 5 sets of our client Lavilin's all natural underarm and foot deodorant just by entering a comment on SteepingBeauty Blog.
Winners will be chosen at random next week so hop on over and put in your two cents!
Steeping Beauty, one of the leading beauty bloggers, tried our client Lavilin's all natural underarm cream last week - and loved it!
SB is quick to point out the many wonders of Lavilin, which include the total absence of alcohol, aluminum, parabens, phthalates, or other chemicals.
She also recommends Lavilin for travel, which is exactly what we think.
Be sure to visit Steeping Beauty for more tips on cutting edge beauty products.
When the Greensboro NC Fire Department tried out our client Lavilin recently, the results were thumbs up all around ... but not without some healthy skepticism. Watch this clip and see!
Our client Lavilin has been getting rave reviews from some very important bloggers.
Daily Dose of Coffee did an extensive test of this mighty little product and the review was enthusiastic.
Meredith at DDOC gave Lavilin a very rigorous try out and was amazed when she loved it.
The MyStyle road testers loved the product as well - they gave it to 3 of their staffers and the results were very detailed and positive. Read the review here.
And the Ladies Lotto pointed out that Lavilin is an aluminum and alcohol free alternative to other products. They go on to describe the product and it's ingredients. Be sure to visit them here.
If you have a shoe collection anything like Carrie Bradshaw's it may take some time to pick out the perfect pair every day.
One thing however that never goes with Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin is foot odor.
So we were really thrilled when RunningWithHeels.com did an article about keeping feet fresh and fine, naturally.
As they write:
The cause of annoying odor is 
bacteria. Our feet are covered with sweat glands and when they’re cooped up inside shoes all day, those glands go to work. Dark and damp conditions inside our shoes are where bacteria and fungi like to make home sweet home, but surprisingly it’s not their presence that causes the odor. Yes, it gets grosser. The bacteria consume both the sweat and dead skin cells from our feet, and it’s their waste product that actually starts to smell.
RWH then goes on to recommend several eco friendly products/methods to help the situation. Baking Soda, Tea Tree Oil, and our client Lavilin's Foot Deodorant were among these.
ShoeBlogger, another fabulous site, picked up the story as well and added their own spin. Lavilin still made the cut, with a link to some user reviews from amazon.com. Lavilin sells for $16 for about .5 oz.
A shoe fetish in the summer time calls for amazing looking feet!
There is just no way those Jimmy Choos will work with dry heels, and un-groomed toes.
Our client Beauty Feet offers one of the best home care products for keeping feet in “sandal-ously” sexy condition.
Beauty Feet is a remarkable new product just rolling out in the United States.
It's made from all natural 
things.
These include Pinus Sylvestris (Pine) leaf (when was the last time you looked at a Pine tree and saw a beauty treatment?)
The reality is that Pine extract is an amazing skin balancing ingredient that really works wonders.
Vitamins A & E help stimulate cell rejuvenation, while Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid add moisture and softness.
Heres a wonderful, easy pedicure for home:
Take half cup of regular sugar, blend it with ¼ cup lemon juice, and a tablespoon olive oil. Soak feet for a few minutes in warm water to soften, then use the sugar mixture to exfoliate and invigorate skin.
Then smooth on Beauty Feet and cover with clean cotton booties. For an extra fabulous treat, slip into a pair of heated lavender spa booties, and relax.
The results will be legion! And you'll be ready for even the skimpiest sandals.
Beauty Feet is available in a Moisturizing Gel - $16 for 100 cc; and a more intensive Beauty Feet Roll On - $16 for 80 cc's.
Over the weekend Sabine Morrow, columnist for the Where Can I Find It? section of the Atlanta Journal Constitution was queried by a reader on the best place to buy our client Lavilin's fabulous natural deodorant.
Q: I don't want to use deodorant with aluminum, and I don't want to use that crystal either because work for me. There's a cream deodorant without all of the bad ingredients. It's called Lavilin. I can't find anywhere. Can I order it?
BERNICE AXTON, via e-mail
A: Lavilin is a hypoallergenic, natural deodorant that works with herbal extracts and no harsh chemicals. You don't need to use it daily and, according to the manufacturer, it doesn't lose its effectiveness after you shower or bathe. A 0.34-ounce jar costs $14.95 and is supposed to last five to eight months. It's available through www.vermontcountrystore.com.
Sunkist Naturals is pleased to announce their Healthy Body - Healthy You campaign.
Healthy Body Healthy You is an educational outreach and sampling program intended to introduce the Sunkist Naturals collection of smoothies to the Florida market.
"We believe that a better life can be achieved through smart lifestyle choices" says Mark Shaw of Maverick Brands. "These include incorporating non sedentary activities into daily habits; and maintaining a diet rich in vitamins, phytochemicals, and nutrients found in fruits and vegetables".
Healthy Body Healthy You will run from April 17th through April 25th, 2008, and will include education about vitamins and phytochemicals found in Sunkist Naturals smoothies. The program will also incorporate a generous sampling program in which Sunkist Naturals smoothies will be distributed free of charge through participating Florida area spas and health clubs.
To participate in the sampling program, please contact Carolyn Leber at CLPR 860/663.2880 or Carolyn@leberpr.com
Be sure to pick up the current issue of Health Magazine. Our client Illume is part of a layout about ways to turn a bedroom into a soothing place.
Included in the recommendations are getting a non-glowing alarm clock, selecting sleepwear that doesn't scratch or constrict, picking out an amazing set of sheets, and relaxing to some candlelight ...ala Illume. 
The story appears on page 37 and is lovely!
When I saw these photos of Demi Moore at the premiere of Flawless the other night I was amazed.
She turns 46 this year and really looks fabulous-with her shiny long hair set against a gorgeous fringed tweed and lambskin Chanel coat. And even better, she seems really happy. I think that Ashton is on to something here!
I thought maybe Demi was working a little Bo, a good amount of exercise and yoga, and had some great face care products on her shelf (she is the face of Helena Rubinstein after all). And maybe she even does a juice fast here and there!
Then I saw the David Letterman interview.
Wow, I've been following beauty trends with a keen interest for (err...a really long time now) and even I was startled by Demi's leech story.
Not only did Demi say that she lay on a bed in "someone's house" in Austria and let someone put a leech into her belly button, and body areas further south, but she took a turpentine bath first! And wants to go back for more!
Now whether Demi's just pulling our leg here is anyone's guess - she's certainly gotten great press coverage with this little story - watch for yourself below and decide. Something about the way she tells it makes me wonder if this one wasn't conjured up with a little help from Ashton...perhaps as a segment for Kutcher's new show Pop Fiction? (as was Avril Lavigne's diaper bag buying spree a few weeks back)
For more information and samples, please contact us at 646/706.7761 or email info@leberpr.com
The 33rd annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball in New York brought out Vanessa Williams, and many more last night.
Vanessa, wearing a lovely one-shoulder draped Vera Wang gown, hosted the event.
The long sleek look of the brown silk gown was accented simply with a pair of cylindrical earrings and a strong (almost masculine) cuff.
Wang said the dress was inspired by the TV series Rome.
The event was also hosted by Bernd Beetz, CEO, Coty Inc. and Vera Wang.
Note: Coty makes Vera Wang's Princess fragrance collection, as well as the collections of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Jacobs, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Be sure to see my notes about the fabulous book, The Perfect Scent, by Chandler Burr at left.
photo: Wireimage
