Shu Uemura Art of Hair Sweepstakes
June 25, 2009 We all know Shu Uemura has a world-class cosmetics line (heck, Madonna uses the cleansing oil), but did you know their hair care line is just as divine? For a chance to try their luxurious hair care products, Shu Uemura Art of Hair is having a spectacular sweepstakes that they're hosting through June 30.
Only one randomly-selected Grand Prize winner will win one year’s worth of Shu Uemura Art of Hair products (retail value approximately $1680.00!). Wow. So my beauties, you only have about five days left to enter! To enter, go to www.shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com to fill out a profile.
Other fine print: U.S. residents only. This sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on June 30th, 2009. Existing Shu Uemura Art of Hair registrants and Salon Professionals are not eligible. Consumer non–registrants must register by completing their online profile, providing their complete name, birth date, zip code and a valid e-mail address to be entered. Limit one entry per person/e-mail address.
Image Credit: patric-chocolate.blogspot.com
It's pretty amazing how just three ingredients (no soy lecithin nor vanilla, just cocoa beans, sugar, and cocoa butter) can achieve such a great chocolate bar. The 67% Madagascar has lilting touches of red fruit, and there's a dash of toffee at the end. The 70% bar is just as lovely, with citrus and berries flooding your palate. Both are commendable bars for the micro-batch chocolatier.
Studio 54 has white pearl, juniper, coriander, lime, champagne. It even has sparkly glitter in the bottle. I can definitely pick up the lime. On my skin it gave off a powdery finish after wearing it for a while. Utopia has notes of French vanilla, nectarine blossom, cassis and green tea. This one gives off a sensual longing of an old romance.
My favorite is Aztec. This one has warm and spicy notes of chocolate, rose, nutmeg, pink pepper, and cardamom.
All proceeds benefit 826LA, a youth writing center in LA. Get your fragrance at 
They come in a few flavors (Garden Pesto, 4 Nuts & Cheese Pesto, and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto). I love the 4 Nuts & Cheese - so flavorful and zippy. If you're not a fan of pesto, they also have mild or spicy versions of their Olive and Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade and a Lemon Confit & Pumpkin Seed Aromatic Sauce. Think of this as slow food on the go.
At 5.5 ounces, these stand-up packs have 6 servings to feed a family. I love using the pestos on my omelettes and toast! Yummmm.
For recipe ideas, go to 
The SPF 8 Lip Moisturizers have natural mineral sun protection and also contain certified organic emollient plant oils, mango and passionfruit juices, beeswax, and honey. This trio has a clear lip color and two very sheer mineral tints. Like the products above, they also smell delish. I totally dug the non-waxy feel.
Named after owner Charlotte Inchauspé, the gourmet tearoom serves FABULOUS and world-famous Pierre Hermé macarons and fragrant teas from Le Palais des Thés (I actually stood 20+ minutes in line for these macarons at Hermé's Saint-Germain store). This artsy hotel is the only hotel in Paris to serve his macarons.
If you get the chance to stay at this luxury boutique hotel, I totally recommend it. The public areas and rooms are filled with hip and ultra-modern art and decor. There's even a neat wall art you can view from the glass partitioned section of the elevator. Plus, the manager Henri is super cool. He's very helpful in helping you with any questions you might have.
Alana is rocking out the Marine Tide lashes. Gorgeous.
Fleur-ever lashes
Fermina wearing Goldglam Leaf lashes. You can wear them on the upper or lower lash line.
Nicole sporting the Snow Twist lashes for that ice princess look.
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One winner will be chosen at random. Deadline is Tuesday, June 23, at 11:59pm EST. U.S. residents only. Good luck!
At the oyster farm.
The day before, we were keeling over from eating the best langoustines and crevettes ever for lunch (prepared by Anne's loving hands). The seafood ecstasy was extended further into the next day.
Oyster planks covered by algae to keep them insulated during high tide.
That morning we got to go on a special fishing expedition with Papi Guy. We saw lightning flashing across the horizon earlier that morning, but fortunately it cleared up by the time we neared the oyster beds.
Papi Guy looking for oysters.
We had to wait til the tide was low enough to disembark. Then we got down and raked for Palourde clams and cockles while Papi Guy hunted for wild oysters. It was such great fun roaming around the rows of oysters, digging for clams with our fingers.
Our bountiful harvesting of cockles...
At lunch, we got to try the amazing clams and delicately sweet cockles. The wild oysters were so briny it was like tasting the ocean. Papi Guy then shared his precious stash of home made 
Eating lunch and oysters while waiting for the tide to return.
I can imagine this gown taking off in flight. Just look at all the intricate detailing and hand stitching. A true labor of love.
Love, love, love this piece inspired by Santiago Calatrava's architecture for the Milwaukee Art Musuem.
Photo Credits: Wing Shya, Beijing 2009