SPOTLIGHT: BABY BELLA MAYA

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to introduce you guys to an adorable baby line called, Baby Bella Maya. Baby Bella Maya has the cutest gifts and accessories for your princess at extremely affordable prices. A part of the Baby Bella Maya family you’ll find baby booties, ruffled diaper covers, stroller blankets, car seat covers, headbands and lacy baby leggings.

Now my little princess is a healthy 22 pound 10 month old but she still has the tiniest little feet and the Baby Bella Maya booties look so adorable on her feet. I tried them on her while she was in her walker and she couldn’t stop sliding and kicking her feet across the floor.

My favorite items from the Baby Bella Maya collection include…

Mid Summer Dream Baby Booties, $9.95

 

Lacy Leggings, $9.95

 

Fancy Frills Diaper Covers, $12.95

 

Car Seat Cover($79.95) & Stroller Blanket ($39.95)

 

These items make the perfect gifts for an expectant mother and even if she is expecting a little boy there are different prints and colors in the car seat covers and stroller blankets that would be suitable for a boy as well. For more information visit: www.babybellamaya.com
 

 

 

EVENT RECAP: CLAYSPRAY 7.23.13

Pre-Event

The Invite

Event Attire

Studded Top: Forever21

Purple Cupcake Skirt: Forever21

Eyeshadow: Used shades from the Smashbox Mega Palette

Face: Physicians Formula ‘Highlighter’ from their Mineral Correcting Concealer Trio, Sally Hansen Natural Beauty’s Sheerest Cream Bronzer in Havana Glow, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in ‘Natural’ and in ‘Warmed’

Lipgloss: Revlon Colorburst in ‘Atomic Pink’
 

The Event

The event was held at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel located in Columbus Circle. When I walked in there was a center table set-up (pictured above) and when I sat down they began to play an informational video for me that pretty much explained the background of the company and how it came to be. (See below for detailed information on the brand and the products. ) After the video finished I was escorted back to the suites wash room where there were two licensed estheticians (Trudi Jaye www.trudijaye.com & Klara Chrxusxox www.klarabeautylab.com) set-up to perform facials with the Clayspray masks.  Ironically my love Gregorie of HueKnewIt.com  was just finishing up in the second chair as I sat down to begin my facial (hey-girl).

Trudi began by cleansing my face by first spraying it with the Clayspray H20 Spray with Green Tea. She asked me some questions to help determine which Clayspray mask would be most beneficial to me. After telling her that my skin was just recovering from a BB Cream reaction and that my skin is sensitive she suggested that I try the White Clay and Aloe Vera mask because the aloe vera would soothe some of the irritation from my post BB Cream mishap. After my face was cleansed she applied the mask and let it dry for about 10-15 minutes. You’ll be able to tell when it’s dry because the mask will completely change colors (to a light grey/white color). After the mask dried Trudi placed a hot towel on my face to help loosen up the mask. She then used the towel to wipe the entire mask off and finished off with a moisturizer AND even a lip gloss (lol).

 

Now directly after the facial my skin was super irritated and had a lot of red spots, which I know is something that a lot of people experience post-facial. However, during my hour and a half commute back home from the event the irritation had eased slightly and I was left with this...

 

In addition to the amazingness that was my glowing skin, I also left with this lovely parting gift to try more of the Clayspray line at home:

 

I'm writing this post a week later and my skin still feels extremely hydrated, smooth and is still glowing.

Now lets jump into the company and the products...
The Company

Headquartered in Spain, Pharmaclay is a technology based company that specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of clay-based properties.  Researchers at Pharmaclay Laboratories have developed a patent that has been registered in more than 45 countries and has led to the creation of a range of health and beauty products, including Clayspray, H20 Spray and Clay4Sport.  Pharmaclay’s range of products can be used in a variety of natural facial, scalp, hair and body treatments with the guarantee that it is specially formulated for those who care about health, beauty, and sport.  In addition to clay-based emulsions, Pharmaclay Laboratories dedicates a large part of its onsite research activity to the research and development of dermo-cosmetic products and active ingredient and molecular-release technologies.

 
The Products

 

 

 

Clayspray Pore Refining White Clay
Exfoliates and removes impurities and environmental toxins while refinine pores, for a smooth look.

Clayspray Toning White Clay with Aloe-Vera

Gently exfoliates, smooths, softens and standardizes skin texture revealing younger looking skin.

Clayspray Brightening White Clay with Ginseng

Exfoliates and removes dead skin cells, revealing a fresh new skin surface while ginseng energizes and brightens your skin, for an immediate replenished and healthy look.

Clayspray Mattifying Red Clay

Mineral rich clay, with restorative properties that regulates oil secretion in the skin, combats blemishes, and purifies. Deep cleansing, absorbs and eliminates impurities and soothes leaving skin with a fresh matt look 

Clayspray Red Clay with Cocoa

Exfoliant and purifier with restorative properties improving the appearance of skin.

Clayspray Red Clay with Grape for Body Masks

A pure blend of white clay and wine for body treatments.

 Clayspray White Clay with Lavender for Body Masks

A pure blend of white clay and lavender extract for body treatments.

Clayspray Clay4Sport

A pure blend of white clay and active ingredients targeted to improve sports performance.  For use before and after activity.  Before exercise Clay4Sport’s warming action increases elasticity and prevents sports injuries. After exercise Clay4Sport relieves physical tension and speeds up your muscle recovery.
  

The Products: A Deeper Look...

Formula:
The Clayspray range not only removes impurities and environmental toxins but also puts back in by nourishing skin with minerals to help prevent ageing.  These minerals include silica to boost collagen, calcium to promote healthy cell regeneration, potassium to help lock in moisture and iron & magnesium to activate circulation and encourage healing for an overall anti-ageing effect. 

 

To deliver these minerals and additional natural ingredients deep into the skin effectively, Clayspray’s formula is enriched with macromolecular hydrogels that are able to obtain up to 800 times their weight in water. They act as a carrier, with an added moisturizing effect, and enhance the firming and strengthening effects of the clay while helping to conserve the properties and natural moisture of the clay itself.

 

Innovation:

When the clay is mixed with water it undergoes a maturation process where structural changes occur as a consequence of the clay-water interaction.  The clay-water interaction ensures that the clay is at optimum levels of efficacy, with its properties enhanced for the maximum benefit of skin.  As a result of the maturation process, Clayspray enhances the clay’s own action and beneficial properties.  

 

Packaging:

The clay has been carefully packed into the portable patented cylinder that has a unique dual chamber within an air-tight compartment.  The clay remains isolated from the air propellant upon delivery to keep the clay fresh and pure. Finally a special dispensing mechanism has been designed to ensure the clay does not dry or clog the pump to easily dispense your clay mask. These design features and formula ensure that the clay remains hygienic, always fresh, and easy to use from the first to the last facial.  

Final Thoughts

After leaving the Clayspray event and waking up the next morning brighter, hydrated and a more even skin-tone I am officially a Clayspray fan. It is not a huge commitment, simply 10-15 minutes once or twice a week will get you leaps closer to the skin you want. I would definitely recommend adding a Clayspray mask to your weekly beauty regimen.

 

Suggested Retail price for 125 ml bottle is $59.95. Clayspray is available at www.BeautyHabit.com and in the Beauty Habit catalog.  For more information visit: Clayspray.com
 

Stay tuned for my next event recap coming soon for some Holiday in July goods...

 

 

BEAUTY CRUSH: EMERGINCEEDS & REVLON NAIL ART

 

This week I came across these two beauty items and instantly fell in love. Firstly is the new  seeds initiative from emerginC cleverly entitled, “emerginCeeds”.  With every product purchased, emerginC will include a packet of USDA  organic mixed lettuce and arugula seeds to help start your own garden. For more information visit: www.emerginc.com

My second beauty crush for this week is Revlon’s Nail Art. It’s a collection of 30 shades (consisting of 3 different mini collections) of dual ended expertly combined shades to help you create effortlessly flawless nail designs at home. The three mini collections include: Moon Candy, Expressionist and  Neon. $8.99 drugstore nationwide

 

FITNESS EVENT ALERT: SWEAT DAY LA + NY

 

 

 

If you are a complete health nut obsessed with working out or if you just want to try something different with your workout then this upcoming week-long workout event is for you. (Oh! And if you live in the NYC area J ).

Who: Celebrity Trainer, Lacey Stone

What: A fun-filled jam packed hour of  squats, jumping jacks, burpees, team drills and sprint-offs.

Where: Pier 46 West Side Highway

When: August 6th – August 15th, 7am – 8am

 



FASHION CLOSET: ADD IT OR PASS IT - KOOLABURA WEDGE MOCCASSINS

With Fall just around  corner it’s time to start thinking about your seasonal wardrobe upgrade. So with that in mind I’m asking, this season, would you ADD these Koolaburra ‘Tasso’ Wedge Booties  or would you PASS on them($295, koolaburra.com)?

Beauty Crush: Fragmented Alice

Who: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

What: A limited edition line of lip tars inspired by the works of artist Gail Potocki kicked off at Comic-Con on July 18^th with the introduction of the metallic acid green shade, “Fragmented”. Comi-Con goers can be the first to get their hands on this foil-like show stopper.

Where: “Fragmented” is currently available at Comi-Con in San Diego 

When: July 18^th – July 21^st with the rest of the collection set to launch next month, August 2013

For more information visit: www.occmakeup.com

STYLE LUST: BACK TO SCHOOL PREP (PLUS, I'M BACKKKKKKK!!!!)

Hey loves,

So, before I jump into this week's Style Lust post I just wanted to welcome you all back! It has been a while since my last post but I have literally had so much going on and needed to focus on other things. BUT, now I've moved back closer to NYC so I will have access to more events to give you guys the inside scoop on as well as expanding the categories that I cover on the blog. Now, being a mommy of two I'll not only be focusing on beauty and fashion but more mommy/baby, tech, home and food posts as well. So thanks for stopping by and I hope you guys continue to take this ride with me.

NOW, this week's Style Lust is just in time for the shopping season all kids love and their parents dread like the plague, Back to School.

 

For more info or to purchase visit www.fresh-tops.com and www.shopbando.com