Indulge Yourself This Valentine's Day!

Yes, Valentine's Day will be here before you know it and here are a few GREAT options from Surratt Beauty (adore you Troy Surratt), Vilhem Parfumerie (the best of the best), Phylia de M. (the only product I initially used that made my hair GROW), Clark's Botanicals (such effective ingredients) and the NEW Salon Ruggeri (tres chic):

1. Surratt Beauty: Prismatique Lips

This brand new collection features 14 different shimmering lip sheers. Created using exclusive, light-reflecting Japanese pigments, the formula suspends multi-dimensional pigments.

The range can be worn alone for a sheer or layered look, or on top of another lip color for a more sexy effect. Priced at $36 each, the collection is available at Barney’s New York & Barneys.com, Sephora & Sephora.com, and Net-A-Porter.

2. Vilhelm Parfumerie: The Oud Affair

Inspired by the dramatic love affair between actress Ava Gardner and bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguin, Vilhelm founder Jan Ahlgren created a unique--and intoxicating--new perfume. Feauturing top notes of Wild Honey and Ginger Butter, a Middle Note of Tobacco leaves and base notes of Agar Wood & Black Vanilla Bean.

Launching in mid-February 2016.

Available for $245 exclusively at the new Barney’s New York Chelsea.


3. Phylia de M.’s Travel Complete

The perfect companion for a romantic weekend getaway.
The 5-step travel kit contains travel sizes of Clean, Condition, Connect, Re-Connect, and Fulphyl. 

Each product features the brand’s exclusive blend of aloe, tannic and pure humic-free fulvic acids, which encourage the body’s own ability to renew cells and restore keratin.
Priced at $130, the travel kit is available for purchase at www.phylia.com.

4. Clark’s Botanicals Lip Balm

Keep winter lips soft and kissable with Clark's Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Balm, feauturing Shea butter, Aloe leaf extract, Jojoba, Sweet Almond Oil, as well as Marine Collagen Microspheres to deliver long-lasting hydration. Priced at $19, this cult favorite is available at www.clarksbotanicals.com.

5. Indulge at Salon Ruggeri

Escape to this urban oasis to experience some serious Valentine's day pampering. 

Owner Greg Ruggeri has styled for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, before opening his own New York Salon in 2005.

The new location on 5th Avenue in New York's trendy NoMad district opened its doors in Fall 2015. The salon's furnishings and artwork--each hand-picked by co-owner/interior designer Craig Longhurst--are available for purchase. Salon Ruggeri's exclusive line of chic hair accessories and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces are also available for purchase at the salon.

Clark's Botanicals X Cole Haan Partner With American Airlines

How smart is this collaboration?! Over the moon about it already...

CLARK’S BOTANICALS PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES AND COLE HAAN TO BRING LUXURY TO THE SKIES!

LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK – Clark’s Botanicals has partnered with American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, and fashion brand Cole Haan to create an elevated travel experience with a new collection of amenity kits. This is the first time American Airlines has partnered with a fashion and lifestyle brand to design and create an amenity kit.

“I’m so thrilled to partner with American Airlines and Cole Haan for this exciting initiative,” says Clark’s Botanicals founder and CEO Francesco Clark. “It’s a great way for consumers to discover—and experience—the incredible
 benefits of the line, all while in the comfort of a roomy first class seat.”

The Clark’s Botanicals / Cole Haan kits will be available on domestic transcontinental first class flights, and will feature a custom envelope-style bag inspired by the Cole Haan ZerøGrand collection. The bags come in six different colors, and will feature exclusive travel sizes of: Clark’s Botanicals Smoothing Marine Cream, Ultra Rich Lip Balm, a Moisturizing Hand Cream and Refreshing Hand Wipe (both of which are exclusive to the kits), as well as a toothbrush, toothpaste, eyeshade, socks, and ear plugs. In addition, each kit will also contain an incentive card to shop at clarksbotanicals.com and receive a special value against any full size purchase, as well as $75 towards a future Cole Haan purchase.

“We’re investing billions of dollars to customize and elevate the travel experience for all of our customers, and we know our premium flyers are looking for a refined and modern experience when it comes to airline service, right down to the amenity kits for long flights,” said Fernand Fernandez, American’s Vice President–Global Marketing. “We want to set ourselves apart from the competition, so this year we teamed up with four amazing American brands to offer a variety of amenity kits for each premium cabin in a bag they’ll want to reuse.”

“American Airlines flyers represent some of the most progressive business people in the world. Cole Haan is one of the most progressive and innovative brands. We could not be more honored to join this partnership of great American brands,” said David Maddocks, Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager of Business Development at Cole Haan.

American is improving the customer experience with more than $2 billion in planned improvements to provide customers a superior travel experience around the world. To date, the airline is investing in fully lie-flat seats; international Wi-Fi; more in-flight entertainment options and power outlets; a new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges worldwide; and an upgraded assortment of complimentary healthy food, cocktails and more. For information on American’s 
investments, please visit aa.com/elevatedescape and follow the conversation at #amenitykit.

My New Favorite Moisturizer: Clark's Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask

Ipsy sent me one of my favorite samples to date and it smells heavenly. I had heard a lot about Clark's Botanicals for years and was so happy to be reminded of how potent their products truly were. Within days of using the deep tissue moisture mask, my dry, flaky skin had all but vanished.I now use it as my daily moisturizer...

CLARK’S BOTANICALS DEEP MOISTURE MASK

•   This cult favorite mask, a longtime must-have of YouTube superstar Michelle Phan, was recently featured in Phan's Ipsy December picks.

•   The Deep Moisture Mask can be used as both a mask and a regular moisturizer, and works to immediately revitalize and nourish stressed-out skin, while also diminishing wrinkles over time.

•   It features an Algae base coupled with Comfrey Root, Jasmine Absolute, and Japanese Green Tea.

Priced at $72, the Deep Moisture Mask is available at clarksbotanicals.com.

MORE Gift Ideas: Clark's Botanicals, Surratt Beauty, Vilhelm Parfumerie and Phylia de M

Firstly, let me say how thankful and grateful I am for each and every one of you. I have been writing and reviewing for years and must tell you how much I adore these brands. 

Below you will see some wonderful additions for the holiday season from Clark’s Botanicals, Surratt Beauty, Vilhelm Parfumerie, and Phylia de M...

Clark’s Botanicals Lip Tint in 24K Kiss

• Inspired by the dedicated cult following of Clark’s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Balm
• Sumptuous Vanilla Flavor and subtle sheen finish
• Petroleum-free & Paraben-free

Price: $19
Available at www.clarksbotanicals.com

Surratt Beauty Limited Edition Sublime Powder Brush
Troy is a GENIUS MUA that has created a truly unbelievably wonderful line of cosmetics and tools and yes, I have been OBSESSED since day 1 at Barney's.

• A true luxury item; only 1,000 have been made
• This oversized brush is assembled by master brush-makers in Japan
• The brush-makers follow a 60-step process, and require a minimum of one week to create just one brush

Price: $275
Exclusive to www.barneys.com

Vilhelm Parfumerie Fleur Burlesque

• A truly feminine fragrance inspired by the glamorous Belle Epoque
• Features notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Sandalwood, and Amber

Price: $245 for 100ml.
Available at www.barneys.com

Phylia de M Travel Kit 

I used these products when they first launched and my hair grew and grew and grew.... Phylia de M is a results driven company for certain!

• Featuring the original three-step Phylia de M. regimen- Clean, Condition and Connect - as well as new travel sizes of Re-Connect and the award-winning Fulphyl 
• A blend of aloe, tannic and pure humic-free fulvic acids, which work to encourage the body's own ability to grow - and regrow- stronger, healthier hair

Price: $130
Available at www.phylia.com