Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Pick of the Week - "Blue Firming Cream" by Erno Laszlo

Spring is regaining its power, and we can finally enjoy the beautiful warm rays of the sun. But watch out! Along with the beauty of the sun comes the not so beautiful waves of UV-A and -B radiation. Those nasty UV rays can lead to premature aging, dark spots and wrinkes (double yuck!). That's why dermatologists recommend protecting the skin from UV rays every single day. That's right - even in the city and when it's cloudy.

I know, I know. We've all heard this before and, to be honest, I often don't have time to put on an extra layer of sunscreen on top of my day-cream. That's why I love creams with an optimized built-in sunscreen. Erno Laszlo's newest success, "Fimarine SPF 30" combines a powerful SPF of 30 with "Spirulina Maxima," a blue algae.

This little miracle of nature contains more than 70 amino-proteins, minerals and antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin while making it more elastic and tighter. The light cream is absorbed easily by the skin, and leaves it smooth, radiant, soft and protected. A small goes a long way and should be tapped into the skin first before being massaged in with upward strokes.
Recommended for regular dry to regular oily skin.

50 ml / 1.69 oz, 198 Euro

About Erno Laszlo
The Manhattan based scientist Erno Laszlo developed the first, "Doctor Brand" back in the 30's. Stars like Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo and Marylin Monroe were huge fans.
The focus of all of Laszlo's luxurious products is the combined power of water, the natural pH-value of the skin and the latest scientific breakthroughs.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Owner Profile...Margo Schneider, Summer Love




Store Concept?
TEA, WELLNESS, and LIFESTYLE presented in a modern setting.


Inspiration?
One particular tea house in New York and one in Shanghai.


Special Education?
Tea sommelier


Favorite place?
New York City


Favorite website?
I don't have one particular favorite site. I like finding new hotels with unique design attributes and atmosphere. Any site that shows me that could fall under my favorites.


What would you be doing if you didn't have Summer Love?
Giving seminars, acting, being creative in some other way. I love to entertain people.


Most recent find?
Bar Centrale. I like the atmosphere. It reminds me of Little Italy in New York.


Who is your idol?
Music - Rod Stewart. I like his sense of humor.
I also like Princess Maxima of the Netherlands. She seems so natural.


Last words?
Your success is where you heart is AND have the courage to be a little crazy.

Summer Love
Pestalozzistraße 34
80469 München

Tel: 089-26 74 84

www.summerlove-tea.de

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Department Store Second Life


The Hilton Hotel in Antwerp used to be a department store. I guess even buildings have to rebrand themselves if they want to survive. Maybe I'll get pictures of the inside next time.