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Tabatha Takes Over Plush Salon in Chatsworth

So….the other day I was walking to the vitamin store, and passed a salon that had a bunch of MS Word fliers posted all over the front of the store window, the phone booth (do people still use public phones?) the pillars of the strip mall and wherever else they felt the need to post them stating “Watch Us On Tabatha’s Salon Takeover” on BravoTV.

*Image Courtesy of BravoTv.com

Ok so here’s my thing. Have any of you actually SEEN Tabitha’s Salon Takeover? Its about a salon that is completely screwed up, filthy, ineffective, and basically about to crash and burn. In a one segment show, Tabitha comes in and with a strong hand, consults on what, how and where to make the business of owning a salon could actually salvage the falling business. Knowing that, why would any one trust a salon that needed such dire help with their hair?? WHAT??

Seriously, I can honestly say that I probably will never go into Plush Salon based on just that whole little occurrence. Am I a diva? Perhaps.

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Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth People

Here, here! Remember that entry I made about Zoom! teeth whitening should be labeled as inhuman torture due to the day long horrific pain that not even vicodin will help?? Well I do. I remember it well.

Anyway, as an avid coffee drinker, my teeth tend to get not-so-white after a year or so of not whitening them, even though I use the whitening toothpaste. I had a lump of fear stuck in my throat for the last year or so, because ALL the whitening products made my teeth feel like someone was jabbing me in the grill with a machete. Enter Crest White Strips for 5 minutes a day…gradual teeth whitening on a daily basis – AND IT DOESN’T HURT…AND IT WORKS!! Hallelujah for that, because I was really willing to deal with yellow teeth.

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Jamba Juice brought Back the Blackberry Bliss

We love a good coupon, don’t we?? Here is a buck off a yumtastic Jamba Juice Blackberry Bliss couponcode Just say the word “Cool” to get a $1 off. I’m not sure if they actually change the ‘word of the day’ but u can bookmark it on your smartphone and look if u need to.

If you want a realistic caloric intake at Jamba Juice, split the smoothie into 2 cups – the regular sized serving has 2.5 servings per container, so don’t bulk up while your trying to refresh up! Just letting you know…xoxo

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KO’s Flat Black Matte Nail Polish – KnockOut!

Major impulse buy: KO’s flat black matte nailpolish, but it sings to the rocker chick in me FOR REAL! I feel like I should be air guitar supreme when I wear this uber-chic matte nailpolish….but it does have some town side too. First, the price. It’s up there with the Chanel and Dior nail polish price points. With shipping, it came out to $28. But it IS sweet, immediate gratification, I will admit to that all day long.

Here’s a quicklist of the good points:
- it’s hella cool.
- it’s the absolute NOW nail polish finish, hands down.
- you will be viewed as a fashion foward fashionista all over town.
- The handle is really, long which allows for easy application.
- the brush is nice and wide, which allows for a smooth and minimal sweeping coverage.
- the formula goes on easy, without bubbles, and dries smooth with no lines.

Now, onto the bad points:
- it gets non ‘flat’ after any sort of lotion application.

- you have no top coat to use. I am aware now that there is a flatte top coat, and am going to buy that next payday, but that already puts you damn near $50 for this look. And that is unacceptable IMO. But I’m going to do it, because I’m a fiend.

- It removes SUPER messy. Make sure you have LOTS of time, LOTS of nail polish remover and LOTS of cotton balls. You will look like you just got done changing your own car oil during a polish removal with this stuff.

I ordered mine from MioMia and was really impressed with the speed and efficacy of the transaction/delivery and packaging! I am going to actually go back and purchase the top coat next pay day.

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New Spa Alert! CJ Grand Opens Up!

Yay, finally, I have the name of the Korean style spa that I have been mentioning hearing about town. It’s called C.J. Grand and you can check out the site here. I am going to have to do some investigating in the next couple of weeks, and it looks like for $20 you can get a pass to use all the ammenities for the day. Hmm. Stay tuned!

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Sunrise Yoga with Trina

If you missed Trina’s Sunrise Yoga at the Beach this last time around, it’s your lucky day because word on the street is that she is going to do it again. We met up at the studio and carpooled to the beach.

We had SUCH an amazing time!! Being a California native AND growing up in the area, I had never been to El Matador beach area, and it was simply perfect for yoga. The waves were crashing, the weather just a bit overcast and cooling, and the movement, completely hypnotic.

Both Trina and Gretta instructed the course, Gretta leading and doing poses for the intermediate to advanced practitioner, and Trina doing the modified poses for beginners. It was truly ideal for all levels! After our Hatha yoga routine, Gretta followed it with some light Pilates to really get our abs worked out, and ended with a deep meditation and visualization exercise, while we laid on our mats and listened to the waves crash on the rocks. Bliss!!!

After class was over and we came back to the present moment, Trina had some refuel snacks of gala apples, yummy yogurt and vanilla & strawberry granola bars and a cold bottle of water. We ate, relaxed, visited and took photos…a perfect, PERFECT Sunday afternoon!

We carpooled back to Bodyworks Studio, and I was super excited to go home, shower up and watch the Laker playoff game 7. Right before halftime, while still in my robe and freshly moisturized, I fell asleep into the deepest slumber I have EVER taken. DUDE. Through the WHOLE halftime show, the ENTIRE 2nd half AND the aftergame interviews and shows. I even slept through the Locker Room interviews, which has NEVER happened. I woke up with slobber all over my face and feeling completely brand new. I never really realized how powerful getting your body balanced can be! I can’t wait for the next one – I just hope it’s not on the morning of another important Laker game haha!!

For more information on the amazing classes & fitness field trips, be sure to visit
Body Works Fitness and Dance Studio

Click here for photos from BodyWorks’ Sunrise Yoga in Malibu.

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Boutiqu-ie Cheap : Move Over Fred Segal!

Save your gas money, road rage energy and valet parking fee…there’s no need to hit Fred Segal’s this Mother’s Day because Beauty.com has all the designer home fragrances in one cart. What?? You heard me right…you can get Voluspa (one of my favorite home fragrance lines) at Beauty.com with free shipping and you can pay with paypal if you like! Plus you will get super competitive pricing and won’t have to pay for Melrose or Santa Monica rent overhead! You might not get the swanky looking bag, but who cares?? These candles are priced between $8 and $22, and you KNOW you can’t get that on Melrose Avenue!

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Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Says it All

Ahhh, a Mother’s Day Gift with a message. What better way to send a mushy message, without sending a mushy message? Philosophy’s Unconditional Love will actually do just that for those of us who have challenges in communicating our feelings verbally, and with a gift like this, you can probably save money on getting a cheesy card where you have to write something considerate and might make you nervous, I know I get nervous when I have to write something mushy. Shown here: Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Fragrance Spray, Philosophy’s Perfumed shower gel, shampoo and bubble bath all in one, and Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion.

And as always, I get all my beauty stuff from Beauty.com because they have free shipping, free samples, the best price and you can pay with paypal. Yea!

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Island’s Has Turkey AND Veggie Burgers!!

Oh Happy Day!!! All of us non-meat eaters can now rejoyce and join the other satiated Americans in indulging in Island’s burgers. All you have to do choose your burger of choice from the menu, ask for either a turkey or veggie burger, and viola! I ordered a Maui burger which has tomato, onion and guacamole and it was just ok. OJ ordered a Hula burger which had sauteed mushrooms and swiss. He said it was one of the best burgers he has eaten. Both were on whole wheat with lettuce too. I’m looking forward to eventually finding my perfect Island’s veggie burger, and don’t be afraid to ask for extra veggies! Bon Appetit!

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Ellnet Hairspray: Gold in a Can!

Remember good ol’ Elnet Hairspray from back in the day? French twists, beehives and celebrity photoshoots have depended on European based Elnet for decades. It’s finally available here in the US, and exclusively at Target – but here’s the catch: it’s not exactly the same formula as the original European Elnet, basically because there is a missing ingredient due to it violates US EPA safety standards. It’s still pretty good though, and you CAN comb through it once it has dried, and won’t leave any flakes.

I have thinning hair that comes with medication side effects, so this is nice spray that does infact add volume. It’s going to cost a pretty penny though, around $15 give or take.

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