BEEN IN A FUNK.

Sorry guys had to post i've been in a bit of a funk lately and will re-post as soon as i get inspired.  Just being honest.... Hope you are all enjoying your summer.  Sending you lots of LOVE and all of the BEST!!!! xoxo

THE BEST ORGANIC JUICE BAR IN NYC.

In NYC we are so lucky to have access to amazing organic juice bars so it was hard to come up with one just being the BEST- honestly they are all great but this one is my favorite and i am known to walk miles, literally, for my favorite smoothie and juice.  I am addicted to THE JUICE PRESS.  I usually go to the one on 10th between 1st and A but they have a few different locations around the city and are opening one on the West Side soon (Thank God)!!! They have an AMAZING selection of cold pressed juices, raw foods and OFF THE CHAIN smoothies!!!!! My favorite superfood smoothie is Heaven on Earth- it's dates, bananas, homemade almond milk, organic rice protein powder, raw cacao, homemade almond butter and cinnamon!!! YUMMMMMY!!!!! And i am also obsessed with ALL of their juices but especially Love at First Sight- spinach, kale and green apples. And one of my favorite treats is the Raw Oatmeal- My mouth is watering writing this....  The staff is very helpful and nice, they have great cleanses and it's spotlessly clean.  So yes the juice press may be a bit more expensive but the quality, taste and integrity of their products are the reason why- EVERYTHING in this place tastes GREAT!!! So if you're into looking and feeling great check out my favorite juice place in NYC- your taste buds will thank you......
http://juicepress.com/

THE BEST SUNSCREEN AROUND.

I have fair skin that tans but even though i grew up in South Florida and am a closeted sun worshipper i do believe in Sunscreen and Sunblock.  Only recently did i find a line of products that are inexpensive and do not make me break out!!! ( Almost every sunblock i have ever tried has made my sensitive skin breakout!!!) My friend Tricia told me her dermatologist recommended Ocean Potion for sensitive skin and babies and I LOVED it!!! It's Oxybenzone and PARABEN FREE!!!!!  That makes me SO HAPPY!!!! And yes it's the little things that make me happy... Most of Ocean Potions products are Paraben free!!! I also decided to try the Face Clear Zinc Oxide and the Dark Tanning Oil with Coconut and Carrot oils and it made me DARK ( don't tell my dermatologist i said that) and the daily face lotion with Retinol.  I think these products are the best that i have tried and they are also very inexpensive which makes them even better.  I order mine online at http://www.drugstore.com/search/search_results.asp?srchtree=1&Ntt=Ocean+Potion+Sun+Care&N=4294946569&Ntk=All  So for the summer months i hope you enjoy some Vitamin D the safe way- wearing the best sunblock around!  Happy Sunning!!! xo

THE BEST PARABEN FREE FACE CREAM!!!

This is for both men and women- i say that only because men forget that they need to moisturize too and who wants to have wrinkles if they don't have to have them?  I have VERY sensitive skin and as anyone that's been reading my blog knows I do not believe in putting parabens on my body because what you put on it goes in it.  Well after searching and searching for something not too expensive i found the BEST skincare!!!! A little line called AUSTRALIANSCENT  BALM of GILEAD- i LOVE this product and it keeps my skin super moisturized and never breaks out!!!! I love the integrity of this balm- everything is natural - no synthetics, no parabens and no worries- i LOVE that!!! My favorite scent is the lemongrass orange ( it smells so yummy i want to eat it) and i have turned so many of my friends onto it and they LOVE it also.  It's also VERY inexpensive and can be purchased at Whole Foods or online at http://www.australianscent.com/ I am actually kind of obsessed with all of their products but LOVE their face balm.  I'm known to slather my face with moisturizer a few times daily and i have had my jar since January and still have some left and it's June so that goes to show you a little goes a long way.  This balm is the BEST so if you want something that's not bad for you or your skin that won't break the bank check out Balm of Gilead by Australian Scent- I know you will love it!!!
http://www.australianscent.com/

The BEST Secret Weapon For Dirty Hair - Besides Washing It

Years ago my friend Melanie and I discovered something at Rickys that changed our life.... Something called dry shampoo.  I will never forget spraying it on our head and laughing so hard we were crying because our hair was white- we were literally  rolling in the aisles.  Since then hair products have come a long way and recently i was turned on to something called ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray and it changed my life and my hair.  I LOVE this product and i have tried numerous dry shampoos.  All the women out there know that #1 it's not good to wash your hair everyday, #2 it's a pain in the butt to wash your hair everyday, and #3 that almost always the dirtier the hair, the better it looks especially with this stuff.  The smell is AMAZING and it gives you an amazing texture- it also doesn't look white when you spray it in your hair.  When i first tried it i was walking down the street thinking someone around me smelled super lovely and then i realized it was my hair!!!  That's when I went out and bought it- it's around $40.00 but it lasts a long time.  Certain salons carry it , Bigelow Pharmacy in NY, and it's also available  online.  I also recommend the silver line of Oribe- Shampoo and Ultra Rich Conditioner- i LOVE the way they smell and how amazing they are on my hair.  That's why Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray made it on my best list because it will make your "need to be washed hair " last at least another day and make it look and smell great while you're faking it..

http://www.oribe.com/index.php/products/view/26

The BEST Vegetarian Supermarket in NYC!!!!

Hi Everyone!!!
  I'm back!!!  I was on hiatus for a while but you will be sure to see new posts from me from now on!!!  Happy Spring!  What an amazing time of year- it's beautiful to see everything begin to bloom.  I wanted to tell you about my favorite vegetarian supermarket in NYC- it's by far one of my best kept secrets- i actually call it my "Hippie supermarket"- it's called Integral Yoga Natural Foods and it is located on 13th between 7th and 8th- closer to 8th.  I LOVE this store and love supporting small businesses.  Everything in this store is integrated to help you maintain a healthy, well balanced life and is one of the most cost conscience healthy stores i know of in NYC.  I can buy a ton of groceries here for $60.00 and the same amount of stuff would be double at Whole Foods.  I just really love the philosophy of this little hippie grocery store and i know every time i go in there and buy something it is going to be good for me- i mean, what more could you ask for???  It also reminds me of the little grocery stores i used to go to when i was a child in Miami.  They have a wide range of organic fruits and veggies that are always FRESH, a wall of super foods ( which you should eat everyday) and a cute old school juice bar / deli with amazing soups and desserts that are vegan.  They also have a super cool beauty section with a wide range of paraben free and yummy products.  The thing is if you go in to Integral for food you know you will be walking out with something that is good for you and that is why it made my best list- besides the fact that every time i walk in there i feel like i am one of the lucky few that knows about this hidden gem so i wanted to share that with all of you.  So if you live in NYC or are here for a visit don't miss out on  the Hippist, Hippiest grocery store around!!!
http://www.integralyoganaturalfoods.com/Home.html

On Hiatus.

Just wanted to let you all know I am on a hiatus doing some investigating work on what's best for all of you so hold tight until after April 1st....  I will be back with lots of GREAT info on what's best!  Lots of Love!!!! xoxo