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When choosing your Brazilian waxer, make sure to do some research into the facility you’re considering.  Start with a call to get a feel on the knowledge of the staff, do they know what type of wax is used, is the Brazilian something they are very familiar with or just a once in a while thing?

Does the facility use brand new wax? OR do they use a new stick to dip into the wax each time?  both scenarios are acceptable, but make sure they do not double dip!  Of course you have no way of knowing if they do this to other clients but most likely they will treat you as they do others and it should all be good, right?!  Also with the Brazilian, make sure the place is clean, it’s also recommended that the technician wear gloves.  The parts de-haired by the Brazilian wax are not areas you want to introduce to any bacterias.

 Although it is highly advisable to go to a professional for a Brazilian you may just be interested in a regular bikini wax and hair removal.  In that case, look into Completely Bare’s at home wax kit.  It comes with everything you need to perform a wax on your lip, underarm, bikini, legs and more in one little package.  Looks super good, let me know your experience if you try it. 

Does anyone else mark their calendars?! if not use your BlackBerry, Blackboard whatever you have to don’t miss out.  Felicia Sullivan, Author, Foodie and Rockstar, is on the road promoting her stirring memoir, The Sky Isn’t Visible from Here.

All YOU need to do is be in the right place at the right time! 

Felicia Sullivan Book Tour Schedule:

Wednesday, April 30—NEW YORK, NY—Guerilla Lit, BAR on A - 170 Avenue A @ 11th Street, 7:30 pm

Wednesday, May 7—SAN FRANCISCO, CA–Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, 7:00 pm

Friday, May 9—LOS ANGELES, CA–Booksoup, 8818 W Sunset Blvd., 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 10–PASADENA, CA– Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 8—BROOKLYN, NY—Sunday Salon @ Stainbar, 766 Grand Street., 7:00 pm

You’re feeling the urgent need to buy the book buy now, so don’t procrastinate, buy the book!

The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here @ Amazon

The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here @ Barnes & Noble

The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here @ Booksense

Lifebooker.com, New York’s  only no cost  personal concierge service  for Spa, Beauty, Heath and Salon appointments will launch it’s featured product giveaway program today, April 2nd.

Compare services, prices, rating, and availability at your favorite luxury locations.  Just book your appointment AND honor it!  Lifebooker.com will send you Elizabeth Grant’s Biocollasis™  Advanced Cellular Eye Cream, a deep
wrinkle intensive treatment for the eye area (an $80 value!) 

Don’t I feel like an idiot, I have NO idea if this is a good product, never even heard of Elizabeth Grant!  If you’re going to sched a spa treatment guess it can’t hurt.  You can choose your neighborhood in the drop-down menu, only services Manhattan.

Check out some awesome advice on beauty for all ages from Kristen Nelson of Total Beauty!  Go to the CW11 morning site and click on ‘Beauty Through The Years’.  I was truly shocked by the last product suggested - va - va - va -va vasssuh- *gulp* vassuh… I can’t even type it here you just have to watch!

New York City Wednesday 20, 2008   

I started off at 4 in the morning, got to the airport and waited my two hours, I passed the time by re-reading The Little Prince and knitting a little bear for my girls.

Plane was on time, took the E train to Times Square and started off with breakfast at 8:19 @ Yoshinoya… I didn’t even bother waiting for the Hello Kitty store this time - it is such a non-event, way too small and nothing interactive.

Picture of me accepting Oscar. 

I headed up to check out David Letterman, sure enough there were free tickets to be had.  I love David Letterman, he’s not always that funny but he seems like a sweet guy which makes up for it.  I really hated the last taping I went to when Howard Stern was a guest.  I can’t stand Stern so I just sat without clapping but he crossed the line when he bad mouthed Oprah and I booed him mentally.

The Ed Sullivan theater (where Letterman tapes) and The Broadway Theater (The Color Purple) are right across the street from eachother.  When I got to The Broadway Theater I was surprised to see a line to buy rush tickets!  I got in line and scored the last 1/2 price ticket for the matinee!! woohoo

With hours to kill I strolled through the streets, I ended up at Rockefeller Plaza and got a glimpse of Al Roker and Marilu Henner on the Today Show.  It was just too cold to wait around and try to get an autograph so I got you with this picture.

I spent some time window shopping and getting a mani with Essie’s Sugar Daddy Pink nail polish just in time to grab a quick lunch and get to the theater.

After the play which I LOVED I had to run to the train to get down to 18th Street for the CEW event for Cosmetic Executive Women.  It was an amazing rush of product information, with 600+ vendors to manage it was organized chaos with clear sections for fragrance, sun, skin etc…   All the best brands were represented but my favorite thing was the water, with all the talking it was nice to toast to our succes with allure water.  There were hair blow outs, hand massages, eyebrow design and so much more.  All of this to help decide what the best products are, so stay tuned for lots of reviews…

Total Beauty was gracious enough to co-ordinate a get together afterwords so we could dish about products and life over delicious food.  Thanks so much guys, my day in New York was awesome!

Award winning celbrity makeup artist, Eve Pearl, will make instore appearances at Ricky’s New York City locations.  Get totally gorgeous before heading to your Valentine’s rendez-vous with a new make up look. 

RICKY’S NYC

1412 Broadway NY, NY 10018

212.768.1175

WEDNESDAY 2/13 from 12-2pm 

RICKY’S NYC

112 W.72ND ST. NY, NY 10024

212.769.3678

WEDNESDAY 2/13 from 5-7pm 

RICKY’S NYC

590 Broadway NY, NY 10012

212.226.5552

THURSDAY 2/14 from 12-2pm 

I’d love to post your pictures of any of these events!

While in New York recently I had the pleasure to go on a shopping trip with The Elegant Tightwad.  As a native New Yorker I dabbled in sample sales with limited success, if you know there is a sample sale that’s one thing but it’s getting in to see those collections that are not attracting every bargain shopper in the city that is the key.  Some of those women are really nasty when they get a look at something they want.

The Elegant Tightwad can take your shopping to a whole other level gaining you access to closed designer showrooms and guiding you through the garment district with ease and expertise.

I went on the 4 hour Garment District Diva shopping trek with 7 other women and a wonderful guide, Pillar.  We went to several showrooms, some brands I was familiar with others I only knew from the glossy magazines.  Most of the items were priced to sell, many pieces were unique and one of a kind.  Which is the hardest part for a shotgun shopper like me, I usually have a gut reaction - like or NO like at all.  Since it is a group tour there is a little waiting while everyone is done.

 Be sure to let them know what type of pieces you’re looking for, work, leisure, gowns, accessories. Our guide was very sweet and willing to send different members of our group to different places which saved time.  If you are looking for a personalized experience and couture pieces you may be better off on an Individualized Trek.

There are even Accessory Addict Treks and Vintage Vamp Tours available, whichever trek you choose be sure to have cash, credit card and even check available to pay for your purchases.  Sizes up to 16 and XL were available but the most selection was in medium sizing.  I bought a few great pieces from Betsy & Babs for my daughters for $10 each and a pair of cutoff gloves for myself made out of a washable knit from Catherine’s.

Check out The Elegant Tightwad’s website for upcoming tours and events, if you absolutely can’t make a tour consider buying the book Dress Like a Million Bucks by Pamela Parisi (The Elegant Tightwad herself!) It is chock full of great info on places to go to get great bargains!