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Look your best on Akari @ The Westin WINTER WONDER Hands & Feet The benefits of Pilates EARLY WINTER 2013 New Year’s Eve

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Look your best on

Akari @The Westin

WinTer WonderHands & FeetThe benefits of Pilates

Early WintEr 2013

New Year’s Eve

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HOLIDAY 2013

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Photography: Francois Gagne, Liz Donnelly, Tammy WalterMakeup and hair: Peter John Ulloa, Angela Creative director: Tracy FossDesign/Layout: Carolyn CianchetteCover Model: Mercedes &

Akari195 Middle StreetPortland, Maine207.772.9060Online: www.akaribeauty.comFacebook: Akari.wellness.beauty.styleTwitter: @akaribeautyEmail: [email protected]

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The holidays and winter festivities are upon us, and they do come fast. Our annual open house, Casino Akari, promises to exceed expectations over previous years. Start by polishing your gambling skills, then choose your game and come prepared to win. Prizes include services, awards points, special deals on retail, and gift certificates. Feel free to invite a friend or two and receive extra rewards points. The evening will be a spectacular and fun way for us to say thank you. If you have not yet signed up for a group class or a private class with the experts at Pure Movement, your body is missing out. I had the opportunity to do both a Pilates and BarSculpt class and felt the effects for a few days. Another class that is taking off and is a favorite with the team is Carla’s ‘Booty’ class. Make sure you get introduced to one of the fitness instructors during your visit. Tara Cavanagh, aka Evelyn, our amazing massage therapist and model, is keeping herself busy with several new ventures. This November she will be a contestant for the Miss Maine title. In her spare time, she has been working with the Pure Move-ment team to get her into perfect shape. The entire Akari team is behind her, providing her with makeup, hair, skin and medispa services. Akari will also be sponsoring her gown. Tara and Lindsay (our head massage therapist) have collab-orated and developed an Akari line of essential oils that we now use in our treatment rooms. The line is also for sale at the store. Tara/Evelyn, who was on the cover of our fall newsletter, will also be the manager at our second location opening this December at The Westin. We have remodeled the store, moved things around and brought in a few new lines. Our changing rooms have been relo-cated further back for privacy and comfort. We have built a new skin center where the changing rooms used to be. SkinMedica is one of the new lines we have added and hopefully we will have a few more in place by the end of the year, including a second makeup line. With change, comes change, and we have our share. We have some new faces around the building, especially at the front desk. We are aware that is a critical area as it is the first and last impression of the experience we provide. We are also in the process of introducing new software and faster phone response time. Dr. Jennifer Garvey has joined our medispa team. Dr. Garvey is an associate of our medispa director Dr. Jaccoma, and along with Dr. Spiros Lazos, will be available for fillers, lasers, Pelleve and other cosmetic services. We are also introducing a team of new nurses, Julie, Michelle, and Laura, in order to provide better coverage and availability with our cosmetic services. In conclusion we wish you a joyful, healthy season. We hope to see you break the Akari bank at our Casino Akari on Decem-ber 4th, and may 2014 be an amazing year for all. Thank you for your loyalty. — Allan

Credits

EArLy WinTEr 2013

PAgE nails: 3 Winter wonder hands & feet Hydrate, moisturize, routine

medispa: 4 New personnel Welcome 4 new additions to the medispa massage: 5 Akari scents Special blends created in-house color: 6 Warm it up Winterize your color cut: 7 Short hair is the trend Before and after haircut spa: 9 Even out skin tone this winter Lytera, a hydroquinone-free spot reducer

pure movement:10 The benefits of Pilates Get to class and get results

feature: 11 Akari@The Westin on the cover: 12 How we got the look feature: 14 Get ready for New Year’s Eve

new products: 16 Now available at Akari Perfect Hair Day, Pret-a-Powder, Bling Wipes, and scarves

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How to achieve winter wonder hands & feet!Cold temperature, low humidity from dry artificial heat, excessive hand-washing and overuse of hand sanitizers are all challenges to maintaining adequate moisture levels in our skin, the lack of which compromises our skin’s ability to repair itself, often leading to discomfort, chapping, and raw skin susceptible to infection.

Akari is committed to our clients’ whole wellness experience, including beauty, comfort, and health. The Nail Department has compiled a few ideas to optimize at-home care that will complement our services so you can feel great between professional manicures and pedicures:

• Always hydrate from the inside out. Sufficient water intake is crucial for our bodies’ systems to function properly, including hydration of the body’s largest organ, our skin.

• Whenever possible, moisturize after every hand-washing!! Have a bottle at every home sink, bathroom and kitchen. At work, have a travel size tucked away in your purse. Invest in an emollient-rich bottle of Deborah Lippmann’s Rich Girl.

Full-body moisturizing after showering is imperative at this time of year. Hot water can be harsh and drying, yet it is the optimal time for our open pores to absorb the nourishing vitamins, botanicals, and emollients in a great body cream. A staff favorite is Lierac’s Hydra-Body Lait. You will start the day knowing you’ve done something amazing for yourself while the invigorating and energizing scent can help get you go-ing. Don’t forget to pay extra attention to elbows, knees, feet, and heels!

• Develop a simple nightly routine of re-moisturizing feet before bed, as well as giving cuticles a moisture boost with some cuticle oil. Our favorites are Footlogixs Cracked Heel Formula for feet and CND’s Solar Oil for cuticles…so nourishing and easily absorbed! Keeping your products right on your night table will help facilitate establishing this good habit.

For extra dry feet and cracked heels, think of coconut oil as a convenient home rem-edy. It is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties as well as being a great moisturizer! Slather generously on feet and sleep in your socks once or twice a week for an intensive moisturizing treatment. Use cotton gloves for the same deep treatment for hands.

To maintain the smooth heels achieved by an Akari pedicure, or to prepare feet to better absorb moisturizing treatments, using a professional foot file with a grit between 100 and 200, depending on your skin type, will provide the best results. Soak feet in warm water for at least five minutes to soften and use on towel-dried skin.

Remember, the appropriate foot file, exfoliator, and moisturizers you use to care for your hands and feet are as important as a toothbrush for oral hygiene and sunscreen for proper skin care. Please feel welcomed and encouraged to speak with Carole, Julie or Mary anytime for product and technique recommendations.

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medispa

Welcome to our new personnel Dr. Jennifer L. Garvey, M.D.Dr. Garvey is a comprehensive ophthal-mologist accepting new patients for medical eye examinations and dry eye evaluation. She is skilled in small-incision cataract surgery using the most advanced techniques.

Dr. Garvey earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude from Cornell University in 2001 and her M.D. degree from the Ohio State University School of Medicine in 2005. She was recog-nized during her medical training for her extensive research in a laser procedure for glaucoma. Dr. Garvey completed her internship and residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Garvey is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Garvey served as a major in the US Army Medical Corps from 2005 to 2013 with assignments as chief resident at Wal-ter Reed Army Medical Center and chief of ophthalmology at Fort Benning, GA. She was recognized several times by the hospital command for her leadership.

She is an active medical staff member at H.D. Goodall Hospital and Southern Maine Medical Center. She currently sees patients in her Sanford and Kennebunk offices. She also provides restorative treatments such as Pelleve skin-tighten-ing procedures and wrinkle reduction with Botox Cosmetic. Laura Reddington, RN, Aesthetic NurseLaura Reddington is a registered nurse with ten years of patient care experience. Laura earned bachelor’s degrees in both exercise physiology and nursing after attending both Northeastern University and University of Southern Maine. Grow-ing up in the Boston-area, she chose Portland as her home and now resides in Cape Elizabeth with her family includ-ing three vibrant children. Aside from

spending time with her family and friends, Laura enjoys cooking, cycling, music, literature and taking in the gorgeous Maine landscape, while surfing, paddle boarding and hiking.

Wellness is both Laura’s personal and professional passion. Her philosophy is that beauty comes from the inside-out. “Looking and feeling your very best is both multi-faceted and holistic. Taking care of yourself includes eating health-fully, regular physical activity, sleep and relaxation, fulfillment in family, friends and career and taking the time to pamper yourself and celebrate life. I believe con-fidence is beauty and a smile is the most valuable accessory you can wear. We all age. Luckily, the growing medical aesthet-ic industry has afforded us with innovative skincare products and procedures that can slow down the aging process and enhance physical features.”

“I am so excited to share my knowl-edge and skills of medical aesthetics, health and wellness to help all of our clients at Akari look and feel their most confident and beautiful best.”

Jill Binford, RN, Aesthetic NurseJill Binford is a registered nurse who has relocated to her home state of Maine from California. While in California she was Director of Nursing at Aspen Surgery Center and then worked as a RNFA in an aesthetic institute that integrated medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic and laser surgery, and aesthetic spa ser-vices. Jill has been a registered nurse for twenty-four years and has her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Nursing. Jill also holds her Certification in Surgical Services Management and in Operating Room Nursing. Jill feels privi-leged to be here at the Akari medispa and is excited to be a part of the Akari team.

Dr. Jennifer Garvey

Laura Reddington

Jill Binford

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massage

Akari ScentsWe are very excited to announce our new spa line, Akari Scents! We have come up with our very own special blends that you can purchase here in our store. Akari Scents was created by our massage therapists and has grown from an idea into an entire line of massage oils, remedies, bath soaks, and room sprays. But it won’t stop there; soon we will be further expanding our line with body creams, cleansers and scrubs.

After experimenting with different scents and remedies, we narrowed it down to a few that really inspired us and made a difference for us. We hope that they will for you too!

Our Sweet Dreams blend is made for the restless non-sleepers out there to spray onto your linens and in your bedroom to help you relax and drift off to dreamland.

The Breathe Deep blend is designed to help open your airways, cleanse your mind and sinuses. For best results rub oil onto your chest, on the sinus points of your face, and on your feet.

Aches and Pains is a warming, pain-relieving blend. Gently massage into your muscles or put a few drops into your bath to melt away your aches and pains.

Our Calming blend is rose-infused to bring bliss and enchantment to your hectic day.

The Immune Boost tonic will give you the lift you need to help fight off infection and keep you in good health.

Take the time to book in a massage and request one of our scents or check them out in the retail area to take home with you!

— Lindsay and Evelyn

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Oils $16.00Room Spray $14.00Bath Soaks $14.00

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color

Suddenly, it seems, fall has transitioned swiftly and decidedly into winter. Cool-er, darker days are upon us. Holiday gatherings and parties are on the hori-zon. Our winter wardrobes are typically deeper-hued, with grounding shades of black, brown and grey being popular. Dense, textured fabrics like tweed and velvet as well as bold metallic jewelry in gold tones keep cold-weather prac-ticality interesting. The same can be applied to changing hair color with the season.

Pale, sun-bleached ends that complimented summer skin, and bright fall afternoons can begin to feel dull and tired in the winter. To “winterize”

WArm hAir color ruleS for Winter

your color, consider adding colors like gold, copper and chestnut to enliven faded color. Warm tones reflect more light, and make hair appear shinier and healthier, not to mention bringing fair winter skin back to life.

Pale, foiled blondes can achieve this effect without having to give up their coveted light shade. Simply weav-ing pieces of golden honey-colored lowlights and keeping the pieces just around the face pale, for example, can be incredibly flattering. Also, if you have ever wondered if you could pull off be-ing a redhead, start small by changing your color to include soft strawberry tones.

For those not afraid of adding red into their color, this is a great time to transition. Colors with a red base span from subtle-like browns that lean to-ward auburn or mahogany to bonafide redhead shades of copper and russet. I am always surprised to hear how many believe they cannot have red hair. Nearly everyone can wear red, so long as the shade is properly selected considering skin-tone.

Deeper shades are particular-ly beautiful this season. One of my favorite techniques for brunettes right now is layering several similar shades, for example, a chestnut base with deep espresso lowlights and a few hand-painted baliage highlights in front. Deepening the color of highlighted pieces from blonde to caramel would help this look blend even better for an interesting light (and eye)-catching result.

Changing hair color, particularly switching from a cool tone to warm, often results in surprising changes elsewhere; you may discover certain colors of clothing look great with your new hair, and you may need to adjust your makeup. We are here to help with your color transformation. If winter’s chill is making you feel dull and washed out, the Akari color team would love to revive you!

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cut

Shorter hair is trending this season Hair is definitely trending a bit short-er this season. I am seeing so many fantastic bobs and crops all over the runways. The models and celebrities all seem to be cutting. Why not us mere mortals? It’s a fantastic time of year for a change. I am loving the trend of taking long hair up to the collar bone. It is such a fresh take on length, and the line itself is se-ductively flattering. For clients that are a bit more “attached” to their hair, this can be a huge change that still allows them to feel connected to the comfort of having some length.

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spa

SkinMedica is bringing a new option to the dermatological table when it comes to skin lightening. Lytera is a hydroqui-none-free spot reducer.

It is the perfect way to even out your skin tone while enhancing the overall condition of your skin and reducing spots of discoloration. Without irrita-tion, in just four weeks you can reveal a more luminous you, from forehead to décolleté. Because Lytera is a non-hydro-quinone facial product, you can use it indefinitely with no adverse reactions, unlike hydroquinone products that sug-gest you take breaks between product usage. The added benefit of Lytera is that while you will see a marked im-provement in spot reduction, your whole skin will have a healthy, radiant glow. In a season when our skin tends to be dry and dull, the benefits of a product that will light up our faces, while med-ically transforming at a deeper level, shouldn’t be overlooked. No two faces are the same, so schedule a consultation with our aes-theticians to find out the best treatment plan for your skin.

even out your skin tone this winter

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pure movement

Leg RaisesIf you do not have a ballet barre, a kitchen counter, bar or friend would work.

1. Face away from the barre with hands gripping the bar behind you.

2. Lift one leg and slightly bend the supporting leg trying to maintain a neu-tral spine with your sits bones pointing directly at the floor.

The best cue to keep a neutral pelvis and spinal alignment is to stick your butt out. Once the leg is lifted the excess weight in front of the body will pull the pelvis back to neutral. It would be VERY difficult for you to truly arch your back in this position. Think arch to achieve straight.

Try to do 10 of each of the following:a. Lift in parallelb. Lift in lateral rotation c. Lift in medial rotation d. Circles (from the hip not the ankle) e. Bend and stretch

3. Repeat on the other leg

Do you know who Pilates is named for? Method namesake Joseph H. Pilates was a visionary who truly believed that movement was the path to happiness. He wrote two health and exercise books highlighting his method, Contrology. His works are a fantastic resource for all exercise instructors and practitioners. Pilates practitioners have expanded his work, the foundation, to include new or modernized apparatus or techniques.

Mr. Pilates wrote that health could be achieved through proper diet and exercise, good hygiene and sleeping habits, and plenty of sunshine and fresh air, while balancing work, recreation, and relaxation.

As checklists go, this seems pretty ideal and probably, for most of us, extremely impractical. Some of us may have written a list very close to this yesterday, in our old school paper planners (yes, I still carry one, too). However, we all know how hard it is to do something seemingly simple like drink water or get enough sleep. So try to add Pilates to your daily routine.

At first it will seem like you cannot make room for that extra hour in your day and you simply cannot figure out how to make your schedule commit to it. Trust me, if you find the correct exercise routine and an instructor that speaks your language for you and your mat, you will make time.

I truly believe that WHAT you do on your mat is not as important as getting on your mat. Many prefer yoga, some like BUTI but I personally prefer BarSculpt, hands down, no contest. However, my love for BarSculpt has also allowed me to broaden my hori-zons and realize that mixing other modalities into my schedule is a good idea. Once a month I try something new. The easy truth is at the end of the day or week, as long as we move, we win.

Another famous quote by Mr. Pilates is:“You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 session and have a completely

new body in 30 sessions.”Now calm down. This does not mean that by doing Pilates once a week for the next

30 weeks you will automatically look like a super model. What it means is that regard-less of your time frame, 30 sessions in 10 weeks or longer, you will feel the improve-ment first, see it next, and be able to experience it with your daily life movements improving fairly soon to starting. Even at once a week, this is just over a year progress.

In the 14 years I have been teaching fitness (BarSculpt & Pilates) I have seen every-thing from diminished (or completely vanished) back pain to relief that seems so much simpler, the ability to sleep and move without pain. These clients range from profes-sional dancers and athletes to cubicle workers, from early 20s to mid-80s. Starting is the key. Be kind to your progress and embrace the things that seem impossibly hard at first. The challenging exercises can comprise your list of achievable goals and before you know it you will be experiencing a whole new body!

Mats and mirrors are not making any judgments on you. Get to class and in 10-20-30 get results! — Leslie

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What is your vision for the Akari salon at The Westin?My vision and that of The Westin is a luxury spa, medispa and full-service salon that will cater to Westin guests and groups attending functions like weddings and conventions.When will it open?Tentatively mid-December 2013.How will it impact current customers at 195 Middle Street?It won’t really affect our current cus-tomers as the services at The Westin are tailored and priced differently, al-though we hope our existing customers will participate in what we offer at the Westin for special occasions. Can current 195 Middle Street custom-ers go to The Westin if they want to?Yes, current customers can go to this location if they’d like. We will have a new booking system in place that will be able to book your appointment at either of the two locations.Will his/her stylist be in both places or will there be a completely different staff?To start off we will be moving current staff around until we feel comfortable with demand. We will be closing the Middle Street location on Sundays in the future and moving our Sunday busi-ness to The Westin early in 2014.Are all services offered at The Westin that are offered at 195?No, services are tailored differently for out-of-town guest and events. But if a

regular Akari customer happens to be scheduled at The Westin because their service provider of choice happens to be at The Westin that day, we will be ready to honor the usual service and price. I imagine this new salon has state-of-the-art equipment. Can you com-ment on that?All of the treatment rooms will have the latest in equipment, amazing Westin-style bathrooms, showers and locker rooms, a relaxation lounge and a fitness center with a personal trainer.

the new Westin will house another location of Akari. Alan labos describes his vision and the experience.

Can you describe the decor?This is the place to book when a group wants to get together and have an amazing experience with spa services. Guests can follow up their spa experi-ence with cocktails at the Top Of The East lounge on the top floor of The Westin — the new hot spot in town.Describe the overall experience Luxury, high-end, private with in-room massages for guests. Ongoing we will be introducing cosmetic medicine, well-ness, fitness and a few more surprises to be announced later!

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How we got thE look

he holiday season is the perfect opportunity to play around with fashion. Who doesn’t love a good excuse to dress up a bit? Although Portland has a more relaxed vibe than other urban centers, we still love to squeeze in a little glitz and glam. I think the perfect solution is the hi-low mix. This was the inspiration behind our shoot. When full-on sparkles, tiers and tufts may be too much, why not consider dressing down a full-length skirt with a t-shirt or a cool slouchy tuxedo jacket. Another direction is the always appropriate jeans and dressy top. When you keep the glam confined to one area of your outfit, it elevates the whole look to a level of cool-girl-who-isn’t-trying-too-hard. We wanted to show our hi-low mix with a slightly exaggerated beehive twist. Adding the vivid color is our way of really kicking it up a notch. By keeping the rest of the look slightly demure, this style of hair can really work.

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How we got thE look

All tees by Pete from $95 to $140Sweater by Skin $198Jean Jacket by Big Star $120Skirts: Custom design for photo shoot by Tracy

PHOTOGRAPHy: FRANCOIS GAGNe HAIR & MAkeuP: PeTeR JOHN AND ANGeLACReATIve DIReCTOR: TRACy

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Begin applying Latisse at night for longer, fuller, darker lashes.

Follow Jessica’s steps and mottos to look your best New Year ’s Eve and all year long!

Motto for week 3:

You can’t build a house on s

and

If you want to look and feel y

our best by NYE,

it’s crucial to begin with your

foundation. Making

minor adjustments to the way

you look and

fueling your body in the next

few weeks will make

a major impact by NYE. While I’m not an

expert

on health and fitness, I will say

the application

of these three principles won’

t disappoint you.

1. - Eat clean lean protein, ve

ggies and healthy

carbs such as sweet potatoes,

oats and rice.

2. - Drink lots of water.

3. - MovE! Cardio with high resistance is b

est.

f i

3 WEEks out

to improve appearance of skin tone, our skin care expert Christina recommends using Lytera twice daily. In 3 weeks, it’s the best product for brighter more glowy skin. those with any unwanted skin pigmentation will see the best results.

If you’re looking for more dramatic skin care results by NYE, book in for a Botox, Juvederm, Pelleve or skin resurfacing consult today!

Expert Akari tip:take barre classes at Pure Movement for beautiful legs if you plan on bar-ing them for New Year’s Eve! see Leslie’s “How to” for perfect legs!

Get ready for New Years Eve

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Motto for week 2: stay the courseContinue treating your body like a temple! At

this point you should be using your Latisse

nightly, applying your Lytera twice daily and

using your Pure Movement exercises to tone

those legs. Consistency is key! Now that we’re

two weeks out, you’ll want to start exfoliating

from head to toe. We love kiehl’s soy & Milk

Body Polish. the main objective is to prime

your skin for the faux glow you’ll be sport-

ing on NYE. this is also the time to get your

haircut freshened up so you’ll have time to play

with it before the New Year.

Motto for week 1: Pay attention to your extremitiesYou should be seeing some positive changes resulting from your clean eating, Pure Movement exercises and your new beauty routine. Now it ’s time to frost that cake! start by applying tantasia 5 days out so you’ll have a healthy glow. Make sure you book your manicure and pedicure appointments well in advance and don’t forget our combination services (to save time)! You can amp up your color and simultaneously get your nails touched up. Last but not least, treat yourself to a makeup application because proper ly contouring & highlighting your features is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary!2 WEEks out 1 WEEk out

Begin exfoliating daily with kiehls soy & Milk Body polish to prepare for your tan.

Get your haircut freshened up now to avoid that “just cut” look. Ask your stylist for tips on how to achieve a glamorous NYE look. Do not be afraid to play with “hot tools”!

Book in for your color/manicure combo service to be perfectly polished.

start applying your tantasia 5 days out head to toe for a beautiful faux glow!

treat yourself to a makeup appli-cation! Ask your artist to show you the magic of liquid minerals!

Properly highlighting your features is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.

Get ready for New Years Eve

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new products

ON THE }

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BLING WIPeSThe perfect gift for the girl who just got engaged! Finally, an easy way to clean your bling on-the-go! Keep your baubles brilliant with the quick swipe of a Bling Wipe. Each Bling Wipe is individually packaged for convenient cleaning anytime, anywhere. The unique solution removes oil, makeup, lotion and other residue that dull your jewelry’s natural brilliance. The Package includes 10 wipes.

LeIGH & LuCA (below)Leigh & Luca’s concept for scarves is “Luxurious wearable art.” Cre-ative Director Susann Luca travels the world looking for inspiration. Each scarf is woven on antique wooden looms using the highest-quality cashmeres, silks and cottons, and can take up to a full day to make! Prices start @ $90 and go up to $250.

Pret-a-Powder $28.50Perfect Hair Day $29.00Bling Wipes $12.00

PeRFeCT HAIR DAyPerfect Hair Day is a 5-in-1 product. It combines leave-in conditioners, volumi-nizers, and finishing products into 1 product that also smooths, strengthens, and polishes. Winter is around the corner and your hair is already drying out. The air is dry, showers are hot, and the heat in our homes is starting to kick on. All of these things mean dry, damaged hair. PHD is revolutionary because you are getting much-needed moisture back into your hair without the weight that would drag your dos down. Blow-dries stay perky and full but strands are strengthened and given a much-needed moisturizing without fly-aways and static.

PReT-A-POWDeR Bumble’s Pret-a-Powder is a translucent, dry shampoo and a style extender. If you’re looking to push the limits of your blowouts, to make it to day 3 with vol-ume and texture, this is your go-to product. Sprinkle this powder through your roots and work it in for instant volume without too much grit or stick. Oily roots vanish leaving behind a tousled, soft, revamped do. Try it with your ponytails and get a more high-fashioned style or work it roots to ends and add a braid for a pillowy plait. If you find hair powder spray too gritty or too pigmented, this is a great change. Pret-a-Powder has no color and very light texture, just enough to lift you up and soak up your oil, but not enough to make hair untouchable or stiff. It is very user-friendly, though less is more. It’s for all hair types, fine to full. .

We ARe OWLS SCARveS (right)We Are Owls was created by three friends who always put fashion and art in the same sentence. The collection was designed to go beyond acces-sorizing and practicality, and become a reflection of emotions. This sea-sons collection, constructed with the finest of cashmere yarns, is inspired by a Japanese legend that says “if you can’t sleep at night, it’s because you are awake in someone else’s dream.” Prices start @ $200

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Pret-a-Powder $28.50Perfect Hair Day $29.00Bling Wipes $12.00

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