Rebranding-Bare Minerals

K so I recently came across Bare Minerals while we were doing a trunk show at the studio. The woman who actually started the company lives here in SF and gave us samples to give away at the show. I remember using bare minerals in highschool, but did not really like it back then for whatever reason so I decided to give it another try. I loved it by the way. So now I am an observer, duh. As I was looking at the packaging I noticed a different font on the top of the lid-wait...the whole logo is different. its now bareMinerals, in a font that looks similar to this! I like. I am also being observant about the bag that she gave us the samples in...super cute-pink, brown, young looking with cute little sayings all over it and the theme being RETHINK. Rethink why a Big Package is Great. (because the makeup comes in small little tubs) get it? cute right. So then all over it there are other sayings such as rethink the use of a little protection(spf) rethink the idea of shrinking assets, rethink your foundation, rethink the idea of pleasing yourself in public, rethink going bare in public... things like this-so I just wanted to share my thoughts on the New and Improved bareMinerals branding I dig.

http://bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Home-Show?brandId=BM

50 Secrets of the Worlds Longest Living People

1. Eat until you are only eight parts full
2. Consume 5 to 7 servings of Fresh fruits and veggies a day
3. Choose buckwheat, brown rice, and other whole grains
4. Eat sprouted wheat bread
5. Use hemp
6. Eat meat as a Treat
7. Prepare your meat Right
8. Choose organic goat's and sheep's cheese
9. Be full of beans
10. Have a good egg
11. Find good fats in fish
12. Have a handful of nuts and seeds daily
13. Choose the wonder oil-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
14. Beware of fats in disquise
15. Use garlic and onions-natures healers
16. Discover the power of crunchy veggies
17. Keep aging away with a salad a day
18. Give thanks for Sweet Potatoes
19. Enjoy pizza-guilt free
20. Snack on apricots and apricot kernals
21. Find long life in a bowl of berries
22. Have yogurt for very friendly bacteria
23. Eat fermented foods
24. Choose soy-the traditional way
25. Sprout your own superfoods
26. Eat magical mushrooms
27. Remember your herbs
28. Dont pass the salt
29. Go organic and avoid "frankenfoods"
30. Chew
31. Beware of the pastry counter
32. Have a glass of Red Wine with dinner
33. Make time for Tea-Green Tea
34. Drink water-the most essential Nutrient
35. Combine your foods
36. Spring-Clean with juices and Saunas
37. Supplement your diet
38. exercise exercise exercise
39. Get your daily dose of sunshine
40. Jog your memory
41. Breathe-and Hum
42. Sit still and do nothing
43. Have faith
44. Laugh it Off
45. Sing in the shower
46. Give help to others
47. Marry-or get a dog
48. Invite a friend
49. Avoid the SAD-Standard American Diet
50. SLEEP

books

I have gotten pretty into reading lately.
I have always loved to pick up a good book and read when the time is right, but right now I am so into books that I feel will better my life and my outlook on life.
That is what my life is all about right now, getting to know the real me and letting that shine.
I have fallen in love with an author named Don Miguel Ruiz.
I just finished The Four Agreements, and I have a feeling I will read it 100 more times. It is a life changing book, I picked up The Mastery of Love last night and can not put it down.
Little things he writes you already know but he just reinforces them in ways that you have not.
I pulled a quote from his book The Mastery of Love that reminds me of a current situation.
"i like you; you are wonderful and you make me feel so good. I will bring the flowers you bring the soft music. we will dance and we will both go to the clouds."
a must read for all, it will open your eyes and make you FREE.

Reflecting

( I LOVE this painting by Salvador Dali, the swans are looking at there reflections, and seeing different things...it happens to all of us.)

I often reflect on things in my life...

things that happen, things that have happened, what is about to happen, etc.

Today I got to thinking about who I am and what is truly important to me as a person...

I reflected on my life and how I grew up, and who I was and who I sometimes thought I was.

It is really weird when you come to find the inner essence of who YOU are as a person, and it can be scary at times, it is a true awakening of your soul.

It started when I took a drink of water out of the water fountain at the gym.

Ya, I am a little weirded out by it, but I know people who wouldn't go near the thing.

I then thought back to when I was a child and how I grew up outdoors..doing things some little girls have never done.

I am a pioneer, an adventurer, dare devil if you will.
I have tried to be different things, thought I could be prissy, what's the word I am thinking of...High Maintenance.

But then, I come back down to earth.
I am so blessed that I have that ability.
It is so important to me to have this in my life, it is part of the reason I am so into yoga, it allows you to really reflect on yourself, and not only appreciate your flaws, but love them and embrace them.


Who are YOU, are YOU in there?

The little things

I feel like sometimes I get so consumed by Things. When those things really do not matter at all. I had a realization this morning when I was in the bathroom and the loud sound of birds having their morning chat caught my attention. I opened the bathroom window to see this dead tree FILLED with these beautiful doves. I sat for a moment watching them fill the dead tree with life, and chatting it up profusely with the little black birds on the telephone wire next door. I watched in awe as the birds moved spots and wondered what they were talking about... then came these big hawks with their wings fanned out flying low next to the doves and the other little black birds. The birds started fluttering away, at least the little black birds did. I wonder if they felt scared..

Anyways life is about the little things,
taking a moment to watch the birds, or the quietness of the the still bay.
It is not about cell phones, or material items (not counting my yoga mat) :)

Take a moment, for today, life for the moment...its all a big mystery.

A peak into the 2010 fashion scene

The spring runways were blooming from sexy minis at Dior to prim jackets at Dolce and Gabbana.

I love that the fashion industry travels to some other dimension in time and comes up with fabulous looks for SPRING, so we can already get our shop on. Fashion forecasters spend their time just observing and poking around at different things to come up with a pallet of colors and fabrics and textures, and prints.

Sometimes I am surprised at certain colors and things they come up with...such as the 80s coming back and neons a few seasons ago. I guess the whole summer thing got a little out of control.

My favorite collections are usually the resort wear collections or spring, I just LOVE spring.

This season didn't cease to amaze, i love my floral prints and to be honest i was not surprised, what is the first thing you think of when you think of SPRING---flowers, blooming, etc.

So again, I think they might be taking it too literately but they ARE the EXPERTS. so I will let them do there job until I think of a way to get up in there.

Anyways... at least its not ALL black...


I WAS however surprised at the 2010 spring looks for LOUIS VUITTON RTW.
All of the models sported huge afros, along with some VERYYY unique looks.
Lots of hanging tassels, and fox tails? cool.
I must say though.... the BAGS they carried were spectacular which is what most ppl think of when they think of LV.
And what about those shoeees?
IT must be MARC JACOBS taking control--i would love to get a peak inside of his MIND.

Current Obession

OBSESSED. Truly. Love. This. Shit.

Okayyy so for ANY one person who has not heard of this brand called PaPaYa! You are seriously missing out on some UNREAL inspirational pieces.
Stationary, Wall Hangings, Office Supplies, Jewelry, Totes, Water Bottles, Journals, Gift Wrap, Magnates, Gifts, Cards, I could go on.
I came upon some cards while browsing for a birthday card for a friend and thought, well this is different...mystyle. I ran into the designs again at my yoga studio Yoga Works, and immediately had to know more. WHO does this fabulous art....

It has brought a lot of inspiration lately...
Although I think I love it because it reminds me a lot of what I do already.

Either way, I had to share my obsession... I have already purchased stationary, greeting cards, and soon to come a new journal!

Oh my gosh maybe some Christmas gift wrap. Positively FAB.

So I went to their website and got even more into reading about the brand...and found the contributors page and basically fell in LOVE with this lady Anahata Katkin, who is an amazing artist for the Papaya! brand. along with a few others who are just as amazing and inspirational.