Movie stars, business tycoons, and large black sunglass wearing heiresses have all indulged in the serums, tinctures and creams of the uber elite southern Californian spa, the Golden Door. If you’ve ever had a full week and a cool $10,000, to to pamper yourself in the over 600 acres of manicured Japanese style gardens and terrain to hike, run and explore the gorgeous nature, you already know just why so many celebrities and those in-the-know choose the Golden Door Spa to restore, rejuvenate, and revitalize. If you haven’t found your way to San Marcos, just south of San Diego yet,…
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When world traveler and Australian Gemologist, Tereena Lucas, decided to channel her love of beauty, art and culture into a jewelry collection she knew it had to not only be beautiful in appearance but that she also had to imbue it with a beautiful soul. Each ring, necklace and pendant had to have something special and unique. As such, she started at the source, ensuring each diamond and jewel be ethically sourced. With these parcels of treasures she began to design a collection that often features a burnished, matte finish creating a feeling of a happened upon coin, ring, or…
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In one of the driest deserts in the world, late into the night, there is a garden of prickly pear bathed in moonlight. As the precious cacti are resting in the desert chill of the night it prepares itself for the first blush of sunrise, soon transforming into a feverish mid-day heat wave. From ancient times this remarkable and unassuming plant has quietly become one of the most important sources of food and an ingredient in skincare for the native cultures where it is found, in particular Morocco. On a chance encounter on a departing flight from Casablanca, international makeup…
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In the full swing of summer celebrate with the latest fashion from Melissa Odabash’s Swimsuit Collection 2017. Swimwear model turned swimwear designer, Melissa intuitively sculpts a glamorous silhouette with her designs this season bringing out the best shades of blue, elegant and alluring as the sunrises over the gentle ocean with teal, periwinkle, cornflower and sky blues playing off the morning light. Take a long awaited cruise around the Caribbean islands in a yacht wearing a fun short beach dress with patterns like Sailing, Harbour or Sun. After you step off the yacht take a stroll across the beautiful sandy…
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YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR A BALANCED LIFE Our daily skincare ritual is truly one of the most ancient practices of self care throughout history. Loving the skin you’re in is nothing new and has been a revered practice over the ages. Collecting the nectar of nature in the form of creams, oils, and clays; berries, milks and honeys; has long been an important, sacred, and, in some cases, secret path to wellness. It’s no wonder. The gentle massaging strokes we make to massage in our moisturizers has been proven to deeply bring back a sense of restorative calm and balance to…