Star-Worthy Bridal Beauty Secrets

Here is my first ever beauty story on ABC News.com. It's hard to read here, so I've posted a small picture of the story. To read the whole story, click here.

Korres

Korres has opened a new store on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights.

I'm on my way there now to check it out. Will report back later today. Stay tuned. Don't forget your umbrella today and your Frizz Ease Hair Serum or whatever else you use during humid times.

Update: The store is lovely. Pictures to follow. Quick feedback on the new place -- if you love natural plant and food based ingredients, you will love, love Korres. I already have a favorite product. Their orange water face spray. More on that later.

Here is a list of just some of the ingredients the company uses:

Cinnamon
Juniper
Fig
Thyme
Olive
Orange
Wild Rose

Bliss University -- Anything Less Would be Stress

Good Morning.

I'm here at bliss HQ at 75 Varick Street for a beauty blogger event.

I'm drinking a little Tazo Earl Grey tea and looking at a lot of blue stuff.

Bliss is the stuff where beauty is made.

You might know bliss from their world-class spas on 57th street, Soho and in midtown. (They also have spas all over the globe.)

Fast facts for bliss junkies:
--The company started in '93 Soho in a 4-room spa in Soho. It was originally called "Let's Face It."
--Bliss' signature scent: Eucalyptus

--Bliss treat of choice? Brownies.
--The floors in the spas are rubberized so sound is absorbed.

Mother's Day

If you are still looking for a gift for mom why not try out bliss' Youth As We Know it travel kit:

It comes with cleanser, Toner, concentrate, eye cream and face cream.

Switching Gears ...

We just looked at a kit for bikini work at home. Yep. That kind of bikini work. Shaving, tweezing.

More on that later.

I don't think it would be appropriate for me to demonstrate that here.

Sneak Peak ...

Ooh!!! A new **favorite** product for me to tell you about:

Problem Salved.

A multi-use stick for travel and everyday use.

Helps reduce mosquito inflammation and redness

Preventing blisters

Runners' chafing

Random everyday injuries

But girls you will have to wait for this so-called "Purse Hero." It doesn't come out until September.

Mother's Day

Not sure what to get mom for Mother's Day?

Skip the roses and pick up something from Kiehl's new Gardenia collection. Why not help her relax with a candle ? ($28.00)

Or, if mom isn't into all things floral, you may want to get her the gift that keeps on giving.

How about a gift certificate for a makeup consultation? Try 3 Custom Color for an expert lesson.

Lip Gloss and Cancer?

A recent news story said wearing lip gloss could increase your chance of getting cancer.

Quelle Horreur!

I'm too tired to explain the science behind the findings right now. But it has to do with the fact that certain glosses attract sunlight, allowing the UV rays to penetrate the skin on the lip. For an easy fix, try wearing a lip balm with spf under your lipstick.

Or, try one of the many glosses that have SPF in them, including these from Neutrogena and Clinique (Long last glosswear spf 15)

Just remember that anyone who's planning on being outdoors for more than 20 minutes at a time should use a lip sun block with an SPF of 30. And don't forget to put sunscreen on the tips of your ears, the back of your neck and anywhere else that likely to get exposed.

Free Skin Cancer Screening Tour

Get checked for unhealthy spots for free.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., but it is also the most preventable and curable form of cancer, if detected early.

So why not get checked?

Where: Union Square, 16th street between 5th and Union Sq. West

When: Friday, May 2nd, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

It won't hurt! For full-body screenings, private rooms will be available.

This event is sponsofred by Aveeno and Rite Aid.

Bride Board

I just discovered a wonderful web site and resource for brides-to-be.
Bride Board is well-organized and easy to navigate.
Looking for a photographer or makeup artist? You'll find great suggestions on BB.
I've been married for more than 3.5 years, but I wish I had something like this to help me when I was engaged.
My wedding advice? Get engaged and married in under 10 mos.

Rag & Bone Trunk Show Fall 08 Collection

-- Fans of Rag & Bone take note --

Famed designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville will answer your questions about their line from 2pm-4pm.

When: Wednesday & Thursday 10 am - 6pm
Where: Barneys NY @ 61st & Madison Ave.


Do you know which Gossip Girl starlet wears Rag & Bone? Hint: She's a blond.
Call for an appointment: 212-826-8900 x2648

Getting to Know Korres

Great news for Korres' fans ...
The company is opening a new store in Brooklyn, New York.

You may know Korres' divine-smelling guava body butter.
But the company offers a whole lot more than that, including amazing lip gloss that's infused with cherry oil.


Here's the info on the new digs:
Korres Natural Products Store
140 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Relax and Enjoy The View

This View co-host does not use cocoa butter. Well, she might use it sometimes, but it's not what she uses to keep her skin looking so joy-ful. Ms. Behar is a devotee of Dr. Brandt. So she tells Product Perfect. She likes his moisturizer. How do I know this? I'm not making it up. I was at a live taping of The View recently in New York City and I asked the ladies about their favorite beauty products.
Do you know who it is?