Mystic Tan For The Sun God In You

With the dog-days of summer still upon us and the ever present warnings of medical professionals telling us about the harmful hazards of prolonged sun exposure, it can leave one to either ponder or completely immerse themselves into the sunless tanning market. there are literally hundred’s of products that claim to give you “the perfect” tan.

Since 1999 Mystic Tan has offered an alternative to laying out in the hot sun by installing tanning booths across the globe which have come under rave reviews and have given the world an opournitunity to achieve a great tan without harming the skin. Hollywood actors and Celebes have gotten on board with fans like Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Ryan Seacrest, The Dallas Cowboys and Miss Teen USA contestants who use this tanning system to achieve a year long great tan.

But with over 3,600 tanning booths across the world one might not be able to, nor afford this tanning treatment. Mystic Tan has answered the call to this problem by offering a home system which can be bought on there site here

The product lines covers 3 phases in there collection which is pre-sunless, self-tanners and post-sunless. Pre-sunless has an exfoliating body wash, tanning accelerator and moisturising lotion. The self-tanner comes in lotion, foam and spray formulas. Post-sunless incorporates body freshening spray, tan extending lotion, body bronzing shimmer and facial bronzing lotion.

According to Troy Cooper, Mystic Tan Founder” Mystic tan ensures a natural looking even tan with every application due to the patent MangeTan technology”. With over 15 million tanning sessions and a celebrity following it’s clear to see Mystic Tan home products are a smart and affordable choice to getting a great tan.

Monsour Modern Rugs

Monsour Modern is a new line of rugs from Los Angeles based Mansour who happen to be the world finest purveyors of museum-quality rugs and tapestries.

Monsour, a family run company with offices in London and Los Angeles has created a legacy of quality with a celebrity clientele as well top hotel’s around the world. In 2002 Mansour was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Tradesman to the Price of Whales.

The design team of Monsour Modern is Ben Soleimani and Kerry Joyce who have spent the past two years developing this new line of custom rugs for the consumer. The core of the design for the new line is customise colors, fibers and size dimensions which gives the customer complete creative control!

The collaboration between Ben and Kerry has produced a couture label that bedrock's the quality and luxury of this company. The patterns of rugs run the gamut from clean line decos to tribal, but the thing which is most attractive is the custom design the consumer can do since buying rugs for the home can be a full time job and in the end sometimes not getting exactly what you might be looking for. it seems a no brainer that with Modern Monsour this problem has been eliminated.

The showroom is located along Melrose Avenue in LA’s design district in the Monsour building. With 5,000-square-feet of show space some have called it somewhat of an art gallery with carpets hung on the walls much like a museum. there are over 400 color blocks that represent the customisation options to choose from.

Mathew Williamson's Samsonite Luggage

Samsonite luggage has teamed up with British fashion designer Matthew Williamson to have him reproduce the Signat Special Edition Attaché case. Matthew Williamson is one of Britain’s top designers and is known for his feminine and contemporary designs. This design philosophy has made it’s way into the limited edition bags.

The limited edition Signat attache’s inside is an explosion of color and prints which have antique femininity and a strong graphic element. Soft pastels and fluorescent pinks showcase Matthew’s mix of old and new, the hard and soft.

Quentin Mackay, Samsonites new global creative director states” The decision to work with Matthew was obvious for me. He is responsible for changing the way women dress. His clothes are sexy, cool, glamorous, vibrant and feminine. He knows what women want from fashion. he is renowned for his use of color and prints in hs designs, creating flamboyant, individual, but wearable looks.”

As always with limited edition high-end fashion accessories there are only 250 bags available world-wide, so this is obviously a hot ticket item for any fashionista.

Billy Jealousy Mens Groming Products

They say everything is big in Texas, football, fashion, shopping and even our current President but what Texas has brought to the global marketplace is Billy Jealousy. Designed for the style conscious male in mind this line of products covers all the bases and bring it all home in a major way.

After testing the products in the New York City heat, these products did the job and left some pleasant surprises as well. The Fuzzy Logic Hair Strengthening Shampoo not only cleans well, but is low suds and quite easy to wash out without spending extra time washing out like other shampoo’s.

The shaved Ice After Shave Balm goes on smooth and clear and has a gentle cooling effect to the skin which kicks in after about a minute, unexpected but very enjoyable. Combat Lines Face moisturizer is packed with Vitamin A & E and also contains SPF 30
an added benefit. The thick creamy texture of Combat Lines goes on smooth and does not leave any residue.

The entire Billy Jealously line cover all aspects for today’s man from hair to body. It seems nothing has been left out to take care of whatever you might need in modern men’s grooming products. More information can be found here

New Hair Salon from Riccardo Maggiore

Internationally renowned hairstylist Riccardo Maggiore has opened up has salon in New York City to serve the demands and needs of today’s modern on the go woman. Riccardo defies the trends by offering his clients precision expertise and creative vision in both cut and color.

Born in catalina, Sicily Riccardo began his career at age fourteen and at fifteen moved to Milan to work in the fashion industry. Training in Milan’s fashionable salons by day he attended Centro Style Moda School at night. Known for his precise cuts and fashion forward styling Riccardo was soon courted to do hair for such designers as Laura Biagiotti, Missoni and Georgio Armani. Due to his well known talent he was encouraged to come to America to style hair. In New York he has worked for Escada, Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene, as well as advertising and editorial work.

Riccardo believes that a client’s look should suit their lifestyle and so riccardo spends time with each client to understand how they live there lives and there styling needs. With each clients personal look Riccardo enhances this with his cuts and color in a spacious relaxed atmosphere. The Riccardo Maggiore salon is located at 136 E 57 th street third floor New York city. More information can be found at www.riccardomaggiore.com

Dolan Bullock new men's offerings

With mens fashion moving forward in a steady motion and the magazine industry following with new titles like Mens Vogue on the news stands, the bar for mens fashion has been raised to a new level.

One company who is answering the call for this new refinement in mens dressing is Dolan Bullock who has been is business for over seventy five years servicing men and there finishing needs.

The basis of the collection lies with the finishing details for modern and classic mens dressing. Watches, cufflinks, rings and bracelets make up the bulk of there line.

One of the nice aspect to Dolan Bullock is that they are a full custom shop and will do engraving on most of there pieces which come out of there production shop.

Touches like this make it quite easy to make custom engraved gifts for mens as well as women.

Dolan Bullock can be found in better jewlery shops across America.

Dooney and Bourke spring 2007

Dooney & Bourke’s spring 2007 offering of handbags and accessories are vast and many with over fifteen different lines to choose from. As well there is a small line of sweaters to choose from with spring like colors to compliment the season.

If your looking for the classic Dooney bags, don’t worry there sill there. We love the mock crock bags and the classic Dooney & Bourke logo bags, always stylish and never out of style.

As for new ventures for the company there is a new Texas line of handbags with cowboy boot images with brown leather details.

Also there is a huge selection of watches and small accessories which make for great gifts or additions to one’s style collection.

What we like most about the Dooney & Bourke company as a whole is there price point. Products are priced accordingly. We always like stylish item that are not going to break your purse.

Dooney & Bourke’s Spring line can be found at better department stores. For more information please visit
www.dooney.com

Youngblood Cosmetics

In the wide and competitive world of cosmetics women are assaulted with new products on a nearly daily basis, so with this overload sometimes it’s not that easy to decide what works for you.

We came across Youngblood cosmetics and from what we received as samples we like this cosmetics line very much.

Youngblood’s eyeliner pencil is soft and blendable for long lasting color and is designed to work with other Youngblood products. They offer this in three different colors, Chestnut, Slate and Black.

We like there Pressed Mineral eyeshadow quad palette’s not only for the different color choices they deliver but as well the compact design which is small and sleek and does not have that sometimes bulky design one finds with other products like this.

As for the line of lipsticks, there is more then enough to choose from, as well the formula is lanolin-free and has a mix of natural oils and Candelilla wax. Colors range from Rosewood, Brown Sugar and Sheer Passion just to name a few.

Youngblood’s line retails for under $20.00 for most products and can be found at medi-spas, Doctor’s office’s and there web site

Isaac Mizrahi men's collection for Fall

The Isaac Mizarahi Men's fall collection for 2006 is yet another offering from a designer who seems to have his finger on the pulse of today’s fashion for both men and women. The collection is small, focused and covers all the bases regarding men’s needs.

There is a good selection of slacks, jackets, blazers, shirts and overcoats with different aspects of style. Some of the pieces have exquisite details while other items are more straight forward.

If your interested in what Mr. Mizrahi has to offer , deep pocket’s are needed! In short the clothing does not come cheap but as the old saying goes “you get what you pay for” and in this situation it’s pure quality, hands down.

Prices will range between $1,500.00 to 3,500.00 depending on what your looking to get. The upper figures lean more towards the jacket’s and coats. One coat which we just fell in love with was his carmel color leather pea coat and his navy blue overcoat. For the adventurous types the silver and gold leather pants are sure to make a statement.

The line will be sold in Bergdorf Goodman's and should be available in August.