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Borghese Acqua Ristorativo Hydrating Concentrate ($92 at Borghese.com): This night time formula is infused with a botanically-derived Cell Leaf Culture and two marine-derivatives which work in tandem with the Hyaluronic Acid to attract and bind moisture leaving skin softened and supple.
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Borghese Esfoliante Delicato Gentle Cleanser and Exfoliant ($27 at Borghese.com) The Ultra-mild cleanser accelerates surface cell turnover with a natural Jojoba exfoliant that does away with dull skin to reveal a soft, smooth and re- texturized appearance. Hyaluronic acid provides an antioxidant defense against environmental assaults resulting in a luminous and altogether fresh appearance.
Scrubbing pore-clogging crud doesn't have to be harsh.
During Winter, whether it be a snow day or a rain storm week, we all need an "adult" alcoholic drink that's authentically seasonally appropriate for the rest of the Winter Season.
Not in a mood for bubbly, icy champagne? Don't worry, no one is either.
Owl's Brew is here for a rescue.
The problem with any cocktail is that they're delicious because it involves a multitude of expensive liquors, juices, and tons of techniques that busy, stressed people don't have the space and time for it and lack the mixing skills, when all they want is a cocktail that warms the soul...and kill cold and flu germs at the same time.
Always wondered about the mythical, Colonial Americana Hot Toddy, without hitting the history texts. The same ones you avoided in school; but you need them now.
There's Owl's Brew's Hot Toddy recipe with their Salted Caramel Toddy. With exception of the liquor of your choice, everything is already mixed in in the bottle...
Fireside Toddy
Brew: Salted Caramel Toddy
Booze: Whiskey
Other: Holiday
2 parts Salted Caramel Toddy
1 part Whiskey
Heat the Owl’s Brew and whiskey in a saucepan or in microwave until desired temperature
Serve in a heat safe mug
Garnish with Apple Slice and Cinnamon Stick
Brandy Bird
Brew: Salted Caramel Toddy
Booze: Brandy
Other: Holiday
2 parts Salted Caramel Toddy
1 Brandy
Combine ingredients and heat, but do not boil. Pour into heat safe glass.
Here's another mythical cocktail that, seems that Americans just can't handle but yearn now...
Instead of ten shopping trips for ten ingredients at ten different stores, just buy Owl's Brew's Mulling Spices to cut out the guess work...
Winter Wine
Brew: Mulling Spices
Booze: Red Wine
Other: Holiday
1 part Mulling Spices
1 part Red Wine
Combine ingredients and heat, but do not boil. Pour into heat safe glass.
*Or enjoy chilled! Just shake with ice and strain into a wine glass.
Now, all you have to do is found a jug of Owl's Brew. Pour yourself a mug. Nuke in a microwave then add a dash of liquor.
In a nifty crossover for their audience, WGN America is doing then airing "Cops" spoof promotional ads for their new, hot series, "Outsiders," with the second season premiering Tuesday, January 24th at 9pm, https://ql.mediasilo.com/#ql/585972dbe4b0b1a7ede63814. Astronaut/Actor/Renaissance Man, Pete Freeland stars in this crossover "Cops" spoof/ad as Sheriff Thomas Gray of the city/township of Blackburg, Kentucky.
For those wondering where the heck is WGN America is located, please go to http://www.wgnamerica.com/channel-finder?zip=08854. Type in your zip code, it'll pull up the local channel for WGN America in your neighborhood. For 90049, they're:
AT&T U-verse TV - Los Angeles - Digital
Channel 180
Channel 1180
Frontier Fios Pomona - Pomona - Digital
Channel 68
Channel 568
Time Warner Cable City of Los Angeles - Eagle Rock - Digital
Channel 126
Time Warner Cable East San Fernando - San Fernando - Digital
Channel 126
Time Warner Cable Sherman Oaks - Westchester - Digital
Channel 25
Channel 126
Time Warner Cable - Santa Monica - Digital
Channel 126
DIRECTV Los Angeles
Channel 307
DIRECTV
Channel 307
DISH Los Angeles
Channel 239
Channel 4934
Channel 5533
Channel 9446
DISH Network
Channel 239
Channel 4934
Channel 5533
Channel 9446
For those in Charleston, South Carolina:
Charter Communications - Hickory - Digital - Hickory - Digital
Channel 736
Channel 82
Comcast Charleston / No. Charleston - North Charleston - Digital - North Charleston - Digital
Channel 437
Channel 71
WOW Charleston - Charleston - Digital - Charleston - Digital
Channel 910
Channel 105
DIRECTV Charleston SC
Channel 307
DIRECTV
Channel 307
DISH Charleston
Channel 9446
Channel 5533
Channel 4934
Channel 239
DISH Network
Channel 239
Channel 4934
Channel 5533
Channel 9446
The previous Wednesday night, WGN America with Ok! and Star Magazines, screen the first episode of the "Outsiders" second season.
In keeping with the spirit of the Appalachian locale, mentality, and food, snack bags of beef jerky and popcorn were there to snack on. However since the screening is in Beverly Hills, there is cupcake galore.
Also keeping in with the "spirit" of the Appalachian heritage, WGN's "Outsiders" teamed up with Ole Smoky Moonshine for a special edition Ole Smoky Moonshine.
It's infused with ginger and ginseng, and housed in a commemorative mason jar.
Ole Smoky Outsiders Farrell Shine is inspired by the ‘Farrell wine’ featured in the show – which tells the story of the Farrell clan and their struggle for power and control in the hills of Appalachia, Kentucky – and contains similar ingredients.
“The Farrell Clan is steeped in tradition, and moonshine is certainly a significant part of their family ritual,” said WGN America’s EVP of marketing and promotions, Brian Dollenmayer. “Ole Smoky serves as the perfect collaborator for us as we continue to generate excitement with fans everywhere for the upcoming second season of ‘Outsiders’.” The collaboration includes a limited edition moonshine SKU, TV spots, digital media, and in-store POS. In addition, fans will have the chance to win a trip to Tennessee with three guests by entering the ‘C’mon Live Like An Outsider’ sweepstakes. The group will be flown to Gatlinburg where they will learn how to make moonshine at Ole Smoky’s distillery, and enjoy outdoor activities such as ATV riding, fishing, and hunting. “There is a tremendous connection between the Outsiders and Ole Smoky’s fan base,” said Meg Bruno, VP of marketing, Ole Smoky. “Creating a co-branded 360° campaign with the team at WGN America seemed like a natural fit for our company.” Ole Smoky’s Outsiders Farrell Shine will be available from January 24 in conjunction with the second season premiere of Outsiders. The campaign will run until April 30.
The basis for "Outsiders" came from the most boring of conversations. The creator/writer/producer, Peter Mattei's friend was talking about mountain top mining where it's easier for a company to shave off the top than it is digging deep into the mountain.
Due to colonial immigration of the Scot-Irish during the formation of the United States, these Scot-Irish families settled and made these isolated mountains their home. From there, among the isolated mountains, they grew into "clans" and formed their own culture, their own laws, then, forget dialect, their own language.
Growing and forming in isolated environment, this separation from mainstream society, eventually, causes clashes between the working class "townies" down the hill and the isolated clan, the fictional Farrells. This is the formation of the general tension.
What sparks then further fuels the flames is the discovery of coal in the Farrell Clan's land and a dying coal-mining town yearning for more coal-mining jobs. That is the town's heritage and culture.
It's fighting for keeping the pre-Industrial Scot-Irish hunting and gathering versus a coal-mining town that does nothing but coal-mining.
What keeps this drama "a drama," from a comedy is that the creator/producer, Peter Mattei doesn't do broad, generalizing strokes of the clans whose ancestors first settle this land. He treats their isolated, clannish mountain culture with history and respect. These are not "hillbillies" or a joke to be point and laugh at.
The fictional Appalchian family clan, The Farrells, kept their Scottish/Celtic warrior martial art skills and their holistic wisdom, and to some extent, their Gaelic/Celtic Druid religious belief and rituals. The Farrells' steadhold on their ancient Celtic/Gaelic ways, further intensified by the Appalachian Mountains' isolation, only increased their distrust of the mainstream "townies." Which, in return, only increases ignorance and fear by the "townies;" who are also clinging onto their own culture tied to economics and jobs.
Not all of "Outsiders" Farrell Clan are so afraid of the outside, mainstream world. Hasil, played by Kyle Gallner, is a young Farrell bursting with curiosity then fell in love with a townie, who's African-American. This obviously changes both their paths.
Another Farrell who knows there's a bigger world out there is Asa Farrell, the rightful heir to the Farrell Clan throne.
Restless and curious ten years ago, Asa (Joe Anderson) traveled to the West Coast where he learned in the real world, that money and cooperating with the authorities do matter, especially for family business prosperity. Something that the cashless Farrell Clan doesn't understand. Treated like a stranger upon his return, with his new family. Asa's worldly knowledge may or may not save the Farrell Clan.
Peter Mattei made sure there are strong, dominant women characters in "Outsiders."
Gwin, played by Gillian Alexy, is an Appalachian Lady MacBeth, a woman who marries for power. She literally marry the old man, while fanning the flames with his son, who's the same age as her.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Haylie Grimes, the mining company executive determined to shave off the mountain top for more coal, more jobs. She's the one who's really running the town of Blackburg.
According to Peter Mattie, what really drives the series, overall, is what the characters truly desire in life and how about they do, attaining it. This is what makes the show compelling as it earns intellectual cultural respect among the growing viewership.
A character who does good for good things makes for a boring story.
A many character in "Outsiders" have to be ornery in order to carry out good deeds, like David Morse's Big Foster, aka Foster Farrell the 6th, a "Appalachian Mountain King Lear." Steadfast to the ancient ways, Big Foster doesn't give a shit about what's popular, specially when it comes from the outside world. He's about doing whatever it takes to protect his large, insular family and their way of life then yield to sell out. His steadfastness may his disappearance but he's among good people...
If prestige is what you seek, WGN America's "Outsiders" is execute produced by Paul Giamatti.
WGN America's "Outsiders" is a mountain saga set in the present day and how an isolated extended family deal with changing times.
Burnt-out on acidic peels. Gels and serums too chilly for Winter. Creams too heavy to wear.
Arbonne cuts to the chase with a gently-warming ultra-sound facial wand that gently warms their serum and eye cream into the dermis without heat-burning or chemical-burning.
It feels good, gently warming the face on a cold night. With the gentle heating of pushing the serum and cream deeper and faster into the skin, the subtle results are quicker.
Never worry about over-heating, the automatic shut-off turns after one minute. That's long enough to gently and lightly massage the wand over the facial serum and/or a gentle tap or aim over a specific facial spot. Just gently hover near, not on the eye or the eyelid, the eye orb for further penetrate the eye cream into those crow's feet.
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Watch this Arbonne Intelligence Ultra Sound Wand Skincare demo video, in how to properly use the equipment with Arbonne skincare items.
It doesn't have to be specifically be used with the accompanying Renewal Serum and Eye Cream that comes with the Intelligence Ultra Sound Wand.
The wand can be used with other Arbonne collections, the Calm Collection, Nourishing Facial Oil, and the Lip Treatment.
How to recharge it?
You can charge it up, hooking it to your computer.
At the tail end of Golden Globe Week, YSL Beauty decided what's currently hot in Los Angeles. They selected Downtown Los Angeles' the Ace Hotel DTLA as the hottest stop in the City of Angels.
Won't blame them, there has been so much mixed retail/bistro/apartment/condo developments, that the long-time down-&-outs can't recognize their own neighborhood. It's a Brooklynite's/Manhattanite's urban dream...with space and a cheaper price.
Even the Ace Hotel has its own cultural cachet. The Sundance Channel's "Portlandia" did an Ace Hotel episode, called the "Douche Hotel" where guests sign in, using a typewriter. Thank god, the real hotel employees take the spoofing rib in stride with pride.
Since the good-natured Ace Hotel is the central location for Downtown Los Angeles, YSL Beauty took over the hotel's box ticket office as its beauty pop-up shop.
The lipstick bar was the most accessible compared to the $100 bottles of perfume and the concealers run a close second.
Each and every item can be personally engraved in all capital cursive, reinforcing Olde Hollywood Regency Glamour, that had people-in-the know lining up like crazy.
The engraved cap can and should be saved as a souvenir keepsake and heirloom while the bottom tube can be replaced with a fresh bullet of lipstick...of your choice.
Being YSL Beauty, they set up two makeup vanity tables for quickie try and test makeovers.
Hotels should do more beauty pop-up shops, the business it attracts for the locale. Alas, it was a mere two-days mirage... YSL BEAUTY Pop-Up Shop taking place at THE THEATER AT ACE HOTEL in Downtown LA Jan 10th and 11th. For two days only, customers can shop and discover the world of YSL Lips, build their perfect lip wardrobe from hundreds of colors, shades and finishes, and have their lipsticks personalized with complimentary lipstick engraving. The shop will kick-off with a private preview then open to the public on Tuesday January 10th from 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. To celebrate the opening of its first ever Pop-Up Shop, YSL will host a star studded by invite only VIP party, the first U.S stop of THE YSL BEAUTY CLUB tour, that evening with special guest YSL Beauty’s newest Ambassadress, Staz Lindes, and special performances by DJ Myles Hendrik and LA based band SadGirl.
DATES: Tuesday January 10th – Wednesday January 11th 2017 SHOP HOURS: 12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. LOCATION: THE THEATRE AT ACE HOTEL 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Being Hollywood, it was and still a darn good place to discover then promote matching talent with brand as spokeperson. Smart move YSL Beauty, keep it going for next year's Awards Season. See ya' then.
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FINDING FERDINAND CUSTOMIZED MINI LIPSTICKS($6.00) – If you are unsure what trend is best for you, designing your own lipstick from Finding Ferdinand allows for you to create a look that’s uniquely your own.
AVAILABILITY: create your own online at findingferdinand.com
AVAILABILITY: Later this month on Avon.com or through your local Avon Representative
NEW PUR VELVET MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK IN OBSESSED ($18.00) – Sheer lips were the hottest trend Sunday night, and this matte liquid lipstick will give you a subtle and smooth tint that lasts all night long, just like Emma Stone’s pout.
What started as an independent short movie as a independent film-maker, has bloomed into an emerging television series; and that film-maker has grown into an emerging producer/writer/publicist, "Force Majeure," Miranda Spigener-Sapon. Industry publications call her, "the next Shonda Rhimes."
This recent Golden Globe Week was ripe with the debuts of the sci-fi/noir/spy thriller, "Marisa Romanov," by Ms. Spigener-Sapon's production arm, Noirtainment, http://www.noirtainment.com/; and her new client representation of the rising talent, Bobby Ashley of "The Ave."
Millennial's answer to Spike Lee, Bobby Ashley's Brooklyn-centric, "The Ave." is having Amazon, Verizon FIOS on Demand, FUBU APP and YouTube.com/JETV air/streaming its completed first season while he officially debut the first episode of the second season at Noirtainment's Golden Globe premiere party for both his "The Ave. " and "Marisa Romanov."
Helping out the local businesses in Brooklyn, Bobby Ashley and "The Ave." cast members debuted and modeled Brooklyn-graffiti parkas and leather motorcycle jackets, representing Brooklyn art and culture to the greater world.
Being in Los Angeles during Golden Globe Week is a big deal for them.
That's not all. The previous night, MS Film PR Literary's other shining talents, Andy Mizrahi (one of People.com's Sexiest Man and Most Swipe-Right Man on Tinder) and "Trust" (America's Answer to Harry Potter) by Jodi Baker did a Question & Answer about women writers and women in publishing and the media.
As one of People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, Andy was an attentive gentleman and moderator among the women panel.
Jodi Baker, as a story-teller, spun tales of her becoming a fantasy writer, being raised in New York and being a museum docent/tour guide, where being aware of a multitude of cultures and history from all over the globe, helped her fleshed out the saga of "Trust."
Golden Globe Week was a constellation fresh stars rising on the horizon.
Keep your eyes out on Miranda Spigener-Sapon's discoveries.
