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This is one of the best facials I have ever had! I met Ashley Witte, the owner, through a mutual friend and she is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She is genuine and has a great head on her shoulders. I was a little nervous about this treatment because I was getting it right before a big meeting with my agency. Ashely assured me that she wouldn't do anything that would cause my skin to get red. After the treatment, my skin looked amazing and I went into my meeting feeling confident. Ashley has the top facial technologies and she does a great job describing what each machine does for your skin. Her website says it all, "Dedicated to the transformation of skin through organic elements, gentile touch and non-invasive technology." She is located in a very convenient location on 5th Ave and 32nd St and her space is calming and cozy. It's a new and personal experience every time I go in. I can't wait to go back.

As I was getting ready this morning, I thought I'd do a little "how to" on how I get ready for my castings everyday. Wash hair using OGX Brazilian Keratin Therapy shampoo and conditioner Use OGX Argan Oil of Morocco voluminous mousse Blow dry your hair by flipping your hair upside down (take a break when you get hot) Use Neutrogena eye liner just on the top Use concealer on the under eyes (if you'd like) run from the outer edge to the inner edge Apply as much mascara as you'd like. I only use it on the top lashes but you can use it on the lower lashes as well A little bit on lip stick or gloss And you're ready to go! I hope you guys found this interesting and let me know if you like the video so that I can make more. Hope this helps everyone feel ready to take on their day.

While in the process of becoming our best selves, many of us forget the importance of relaxation. Stress is often a major cause of weight gain and can lead to many other health problems. Relaxation of the mind and body helps to ease your way to healthy weight loss and a healthy life style.  Whenever I am taking a break from the city and have a weekend at home, I almost always take an epsom salt bath. Epsom salt is extremely high in magnesium, which is an element that most people are deficient in but it is very important to the body. Magnesium helps with many of the main bodily functions, like controlling muscles, energy production, and the elimination of harmful toxins. Magnesium deficiency as led to heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and many stress related illnesses. You can get epsom salt almost anywhere, from your local supermarket to CVS. It is very easy to find and not expensive. Some packages say to take a bath 2-3 times a week but I just do it as needed. Occasiona...

There is a list of blogs on the right column of by website. These are blogs that I check out from time to time and if you have time or interest I suggest you check them out yourself. There was a post from Margaux's Closet that I thought would be beneficial to my readers. The post is called Inspired Summer Makeup . I loved her suggestions for a summer makeup routine: "SOME TIPS: Stay moisturized, and take care of your skin. If you aren't taking care of your skin, chances are you might feel the need to add more makeup to cover up any blemishes you might have, I know I get that urge but I encourage you to fight it. If you really focus on skincare first, you will have such an easier time when it comes to applying a natural flawless face of make up for the hot and humid weather. Oils, moisturizers are key, and really help your skin to look it's best during the hot months.  Remember to match your foundation. Change up your shades. It's never fun to have to p...

If you're the type of person who only buys from the organic section of the grocery store here is a cosmetic version. It is called Juice Beauty . Endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow, this company has made a line of cosmetics and skin care that is completely organic. The founder of Juice Beauty has a very interesting story and if you have time you should read about it. Her mission is,  “At Juice Beauty we believe in advanced beauty solutions that harness the best of certified organic ingredients to deliver clinically validated skincare and vibrant plant-pigment makeup that provide beautiful results, enrich your well-being, and sustain the Earth.” I tried their mascara. I like the natural look and feel of it. There weren't many clumps and it felt very light. My lashes looked naturally longer and I appreciate the mascara even more because it is made from natural ingredients. 

One of the most annoying things I have come across after moving to this city is how much more expensive it is for a manicure or pedicure. Eventually, I decided that I needed to teach myself how to do my own nails. For anyone who shares my frustration, here are the basic steps for an at home manicure. Take off current nail polish (if any) Clip your nails to the length of your choice File them to be square or rounded and then buff your nail Push back your cuticles, if you'd like you can trim the cuticles Exfoliate your hands (I use an exfoliator from Lush cosmetics) Apply the base coat Moisturize your hands ( I use Vaseline Intensive care) Apply nail polish color of your choice Apply a top coat One more coat of nail polish color of choice Lastly, clean up around the edges and be patient while your nails dry As a model, I have had the privilege of working with some of the top nail artists out there. Here is a photo of my favorite nail art I have had on a shoot. The...