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  • Willow is the New Child

    Willow is the New Child

    For those of you who have adored cult fragrance brand Child Perfume, a celeb and Malibu favorite for decades, there’s a new kid on the block you need to know about.

    Willow fragrance, created by Seren Apothecary, is subtle, sexy, younger essence that Child Perfume lovers will surely embrace.

    Having always been personally drawn to fragrances that include gardenia and jasmine, Willow has that and so much more. With additional top notes of lemon, the perfume’s uniqueness comes from Osmanthus blossoms and base notes of tea and bergamot to create intoxicating warmth. 

    Created by former model and Malibu 90265 Magazine lifestyle editor Tara Owens, and her Partner Amelia Fleetwood, their expertise in choosing rare ingredients that make up each aphrodisiacal perfume will surely  put these scent superstars in the top spot to be the next-gen cult perfumists.

    Seren, is Welsh word for Star, which makes perfect sense as the brand name for this luxury line of perfumes. 

    Fleetwood is the daughter of rock icon Mick Fleetwood, and the two are drawn to the beauty of the English Countryside where they grew up. 

    Currently there are two extravagant essences to choose from. Willow, is the first scent created by Seren Apothecary, follwed by Devon, an uplifting and addictive scent composed around mystical cedar wood and mate tea with subtle whispers of mimosa, orange flower. Devon evokes the feeling of lightly stepping through an ancient forest in the morning mist. A third scent, Bramble, with French tuberose and Jasmine, is releasing soon. 

    serenapothecary.com

  • Say No to the Knife!

    Say No to the Knife!

    Nova Threads is a new and improved, minimally invasive procedure that provides powerful results rivaling the OG Facelift.

    A little over a decade ago, I experienced a profound, middle-age defining moment. My daughter, barely out of high school, gasped and said “Mom! You are getting wrinkles!”. I must say, that took a minute to process, however, I was settled into my marriage and had a low-key career that didn’t dictate my appearance. So, with no real sense of urgency to jump in the rejuvenation game, I thought why not stay in denial a little while longer, right?

    Then, in 2018, my life changed dramaticaly. I was suddenly single, thrust in the dating pool, and a career with significantly more exposure in the public eye. No more delays. It was time to take anti-aging game seriously.

    Shortly thereafter, the beauty gods intervened. I was asked to become a beauty ambassador with Shonan Beauty and Wellness. This golden opportunity opened the door for me to experience a myriad of rejuvenation procedures under the skill and care of Dr. Katarina Riboni  and Dr. Yoko Suzuki.

    As with anyone in middle age looking to make improvements, the goal was to dramatically lift and tighten – without surgery.  Dr. Riboni suggested Nova Threads, absorbable sutures (the same used on cardiac patients)  placed underneath the skin to lift the loose skin, which heals itself by naturally creating new collagen. The threads dissolve in 4-6 months and the effects of the treatment can last up to 2 years. It would provide the most significant improvements, in the 20%-40% range, with virtually no downtime.

    Dr Riboni left, and Dr. Suzuki performing the Thread Lift procedure.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQcOwUfxiyw

    Understanding the science behind the treatment, Dr. Riboni designed a protocol which includes layering Nova threads throughout the face every 2-3 months, over a 6 month period. The results? Nothing less than dramatic creating the youthful appearance I lost long ago. 

    I FaceTime with my daughter frequently, and when she sees me, her gasps have taken on quite a different tone after that middle-age-defining moment over 10 years ago. She notices my skin’s transformation from aging, to ageless: “Mom! you like a younger version of me!”

    Shonan Beauty and Wellness, 22 Odyssey Ste 200, Irvine, CA. 92618      949.333.2929      shonanbeauty.com

    Me in 2018 (left) at 52 years old, and now in 2020 at 54 years old.