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103 Fifth Avenue, NYC Meeting of the minds met over hair removal at the Fifth Avenue branch of completely bare ---with eyebrow shaping specialist Joey Healy and his team joining the Fifth Avenue flagship locale, founded by Cindy Barshop. Cindy Barshop Joey Healy-with Mother -Traci+Sister-Tami Invited guests got to tour the recently renovated Greenwich Village locale...while admiring the results of carefully trained eyebrow specialists after 'doing their magic' on attendees. Added plus, clients leave The Browshop with a personalized Browshop Eyebrow Calibration Card that outlines their own...and facilitates at home maintenance. www.joeyhealy.com www.completelybare.com

Hotel Adlon, Berlin Germany “INNOVATION, DESIGN, PASSION, AND DESIGN” Words, Images Judith Ecochard Sustainable fashion and beauty products –means a lot of different things--- with a wide assortment of criteria that goes into earning that ‘eco” label. We take the top down overview of the cradle to cradle aspects…that includes energy use, natural resource needs, carbon footprints of transport, packaging, how raw materials are sourced and used---etc. when it comes to what goes into a so-called green garment or “natural” skincare product. From a purely design side of things, the “green” label gets tossed around fairly casually on both sides of the Pond, so-called green-washing. On a positive note, ---the fabrics and talent that uses green materials has grown up in a way… seems not to make a huge difference when it comes to fashionista style. And a who...

TELA DESIGN STUDIO 31 Little West 12 th Street, NYC SCIENCE & ORGANIC BEAUTY HAIRCARE Words/Studio Images Judith Ecochard/Lyramag.com Earth Day should be everyday . We get the awareness campaign when this concept was in its infancy back in the 1960’s ( Rachel Carson ’s chilling Silent Spring tome that documented the devastating and SCARY effects pesticides have on the environment)…but these celebratory occasions are watered down…no pun intended… We thought about this as we entered the stunning , over 2000sq. foot loft like space that serves as the salon/performance mothership for the brands---- Tela® and P2™ by Philip Pelusi. This hair and body luxurious collection (truly) takes the concept of organics seriously…meaning, when the Pittsburgh native Philip Pelusi came up with the brand…his concern was to make the most effective treatment products possible , irrespective of costs, using certified organic ingredients…as a starting point. Not with a set budget and wor...

EXPO EAST-NATURAL PRODUCTS THAT MAKE GREAT GIFTS Words, Judith Ecochard, Image courtesy of The Aurora Group Practicality seems to rule these days…but who doesn’t need a little joy this season? Though Holiday Gift baskets are certainly not novelty items…we like how the contents have remarkably improved since inedible cheese and stale crackers were the typical fare. We recently received a cute gift basket with organic items from The Aurora Group -who exhibited at the gigantic Expo East a few months ago. With the tag line “… For The Beauty Within You ”…this New Jersey based company, founded by Walter Siegorner , specializes in natural products and supplements. The latest products---that we demoed- are the stick Outdoor Whole Body Deodorant that’s a unique combination of deodorant and bug repellent…and the Herbal Clear® Natural Deodorants in assorted light scents. First off, the concept of an all body deodorant makes sense…because as athletic types, we sweat everywhere, especially our f...

ITEMS TO GIVE and GET. Yup, we are all counting our dollars and Euros for the Holidays. But scaling back does not mean compromise when it comes to presents that are desirable and useful. POP The Goddess Clutch ($32) A makeup clutch that works on its own when empty--- or is an easy toss into the roomy satchels gals haul around that contain their lives---and that need to include must have glossy essentials. Like - eight eye shadows, a moisturizing lipgloss, and sheer cheek glows. SUNDARI’s GIFT SETS ($42) We are fans of this healing/balancing/holistic line of treatment products that’s based on Ayurvedic principles. Even non-believers of all ages will appreciate the three handsomely packaged groupings geared for three major skin types COMMITMENT=healing, PERSERVERANCE= ultra-moisturizing, DEDICATION=firming). An aromatic votive is included. SUNDARI LA LICIOUS SOUFFLÉ SAMPLERS ($30) Stocking stuffers do not get much better than this natural based body care scrubs that’s free of parab...

THE ART OF SHAVING-EDITOR’S PICK FOR FATHER’S DAY A GIFT A MAN WILL USE Text, Judith Ecochard, Images Courtesy of The Art of Shaving The male population that qualifies as deserving Dads entitled to Father’s Day gifts- has swelled to include all guys that own a pet or two. Given the above sentiment, The Art Of Shaving and its natural based products like the bunch comprising “The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave,” are top quality lotions, potions and gadgets-all handsomely packaged- for the techy or traditionalist leaning homo sapien. Way better (more personal) than that Barnes&Noble gift card we're always giving and getting. CUTTING EDGE :Hello Baby Face! A Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor ($150) with a built-in spotlight to reveals shadowy details- is perfectly weighted for stability and control. When paired with the airless pumped up, unscented Shaving Cream ($15) that’s a soothing 100% essential oils- the razor makes a will-covet gift for any modern man. The Art of Shav...