Barefoot and Buff

Hot fudge Sunday's, molten cake, bon bons!!

2011-03-27T09:09:00.000-07:00

I had a lovely dinner on Friday night and was tempted honestly for the first time with three of my most favourite desserts rigth in front of me. I resisted and felt great about my decesion. I was not going to break my rule!
I have one more week to go and I just may keep going!
You can do anything you put your mind to!

Switch up your exercise routine

2011-03-19T04:42:00.000-07:00

It is super important to switch up your routine. If you don't your body will get used to doing this particular exercise and after a while, you will not get any benefit from it.
My routine:
Sunday: Power Vinyassa Flow yoga
Monday: Gym do either the rolling stairs, bike or elyptical with light weights
Tuesday: Bikram Yoga
Wednesday: Gym day
Thursday: Power Vinyassa yoga
Friday: Gym
Saturday; Day off
This way, I get 3 days in the gym and 3 days of yoga. Perfect combo.....

Birthday Party and NO CAKE FOR ME

2011-03-19T04:39:00.001-07:00

I did it! I weent to my brother's b'day party and actually had no cake. It is getting easier and easier by the day.....
Also, one of my bad habits at restaurants is to eat that "star peppermint" candy they have by the dooor. I would automatically pick one up before and after dinner. I broke that habit, which is all it is!
Challenge yourself....try to give up something that is just not good for you. You only live one life with one beautiful body.

2 weeks into NO SUGAR

2011-03-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

Honestly, there are times I think about having a cookie, which is my demon in the sugar world but I just don't fall into the "sugar addiction trap". It is mind over matter.
I feel great and I will continue on for the next two weeks and possibly just keep going. I like to test myself from time to time in regards to discipline. It is a good feeling that you have control over IT and IT doesn't control you.
I do take my exercise seriously and do that everyday and always will. Can't live with out it.
I can honestly say, I do not have "the sugar blues".........

Benefits of Bikram yoga

2011-03-16T10:06:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful day yesterday! Drove to NYC with my business partner Susan for a meeting with some of the most talented people on the planet who will be nameless until we work out details.
Anyway, great meeting, fantastic lunch,,NOHO Cafe ,,did not even crave the sweet I usually do after lunch and then back on the road home!
Susan and I switched off driving, which isn't bad but once we got home, we had another meeting at 8pm at night at a Mexican restaurant....hence the life of an entrepreneur.
By the time I got home, I was sore, tired and cranky. When I woke up this morning, I was even worse. I knew in my mind, the only thing that would make me feel better is to go to a Bikram yoga class (106 degrees) and STRETCH. It was amazing and I feel so much better!
Moral of the story, when you are sore and tired and cranky,,,,,go exercise, do something!

The benefits of working at home!

2011-03-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest benefits of working from home is that I get to spend the day with my beloved dog, Coco Channel....
The bad thing about "home office" is that you tend to sit in your sweaty workout clothes all day until the night.
I have changed up this routine! The minute I get home from the gym, I shower, put on my tight jeans LOL and put a touch of makeup and earrings. It makes me feel so much better and not like a slug.........

Pre and Post workout foods for today!

2011-03-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

Today, I switched up my breakfast routine and had a piece of Ezikiel bread (raisan and cinnamom) which can be found at Whole Foods. I topped it with low fat cottage cheese. Perfect oombo and enough fuel for my morning workout and work at my PC
Post workout: I had made a very simple white bean soup with carrots, celery, onion, kale, a couple of tomatoes. Used filtered water for the broth! It was perfection and a delicious post workout meal.

Day 9, no sugar!

2011-03-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

Well, I have to say, it has been OK.......it has not been too difficult but I do have my moments, usually in the afternoon when I have an urge.
I just go to the next email on my computer and carry on. Mind over matter!!

While traveling on the ferry yesterday.........

2011-03-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

As you all know, I am quite the health fanatic. My Mom always loved to exercise and taught us all about health eating by showing not preaching. I/we would observe what she ate and of course what she fed us.....some of the time, I did not like it but that was that...being one of eleven kids, you have no choice! Eat what is in front of you!!
So, traveling to LI on the ferry yesterday, I could not help to notice the eating habits of my fellow travelers...
Black/white cookies, mounds of french fries, huge white bagels etc..... and btw, they did have some healthy choices. I chose a tuna salad and a water.......
These people are oblivious to what are healthy choices.....we really need to educate our children now before it is too late.
People are killing themselves slowly by eating such horrendous food.......
Love Jamie Oliver.....he is actually trying to do something about this mayhem!!

The most amazing power omelete!

2011-03-13T08:32:00.001-07:00

I just came back from an amazing power yoga class and was starving as usual..
Power Omelete
2 egg whites, 1 whole egg
2T Feta cheese
1/4 quinoa
1/4 salsa
salt and pepper to taste

Put eggs and milk, in bowl mix well, add touch of skim milk, s&p. Put heat on medium melt 1 t. of yogurt butter.
Add eggs to pan and then sprinkle feta, salsa and quinoa over the top. cover and cook on low for 3-5 minutes.....
Absolutely, delicious and full of protein,carbs and a touch of fat.

Health Magazine, March 2011 Page 16

2011-03-07T04:29:00.000-08:00

There is an article in Health this month on working out on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. I have done this for years. I usually just have coffee and go!
You have enough energy (fat) to hold you over through the workout. I have done heavy triathlon trainings in the past, just on coffee and a banana.....eat afterwards. Going to the gym!

Check out Health Magazine, one of my favourite ones!

Bananas! The perfect food and a great.45 minute workout!

2011-03-06T13:13:00.000-08:00

Did not feel like going to the gym today. My back was killing me from dancing, Saturday night. I didn't sleep blah, blah, blah......
Well, I walked the dog, ate a banana with peanut butter, coffee and I was good to go. Made the drive to the gym.
I wanted to get a good workout in 45 minutes. I do love yoga but the drive to my studio (30 minutes), 90 minute class, there goes 2.5 hours.
So, today, I got on the stationery bike, Expresso, brought my workout band. I hooked it around the machine, did 45 minutes of intense biking while doing tricep extensions, reverse fly, chest press, bicep curls and lat pulldowns. Got a fantastic workout in 45 minutes on all one banana and 2 T of PB!!

Dancing Fool!!

2011-03-06T05:11:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful time at the Lowell General Ball last night with my business partner, Susan Anton Pasanen.......so much fun.
Danced till I ached and I am paying today. Dancing on 4 inch heels does not work for my back. Off to the steam and a swim.....got to move!
BTW, 3 days, no sugar, feeling strong, not even tempted. It is amazing how your mind works....

Best of You Today

2011-03-06T05:10:00.001-08:00

You still have time to sign up on BOYT and get a 30% discount on the HoneyBelle.......

Tatler Magazine, London

2011-03-06T05:08:00.000-08:00

I am happy to say, BelleCore will have an add in the May issure of Tatler magazine.
This is an incredible magazine and this particular secion comes out once a year...

30 Day Sugar Free Challenge!

2011-03-03T11:23:00.000-08:00

HI all,
Well, I have done this before and I will do this again.

Lately, I have been a "cookie" monster! Eating them like there is no tomorrow. So, starting tomorrow, March 4th, I will go without any sugar. I generally eat very healthy but this will be quite the challenge for me. I always love that bit of sweet after a delicious meal.

I just came back from Bikram Yoga and am starving!!! First thing I would go for is the cookies but I am having a Spinach blend salad with lemon and EVOO, a touch of whole grain pasta with vegetables and feta cheese!

I will update you on Twitter and my blog to let you know my ups, downs and challengiing times. Where there is a will there is a way.

Challenge yourself!! Disipline is good for the soul!

Even when you are tired, you must do some kind of exercise

2011-02-28T05:16:00.001-08:00

So, it's Monday morning, I did not sleep well, I don't feel like exercising but I WILL GO. I know once I get to my yoga class and begin, it will make me feel better and rejuvenate my body and mind.....
Word to the wise, get up, go for a walk, go to the gym, do some yoga!!
Have a great Monday!

Kiehls' Shampoo

2011-02-26T10:26:00.000-08:00

I just love Kiehl's hair products.
Just bought the Ultimate Thickening Shampoo and the Rice & Wheat Volumizing Conditioning Rinse!!
Great Stuff!

jeggings!! What are they??

2011-02-25T12:53:00.000-08:00

I have to say that this new rage of "jeggings" is killing me. It is a quick way for people to expand beyond their control..stretchy fabric is good to a certain extent. Great for the gym, walking the dog, the gym, walking the dog,......get it..it is not for every day life.
More and more people are growing into the clothes they are wearing.......it is scary.

My theory, my an old fasioned pair of Levi's 501's with no stretch......wear those every day, you will not grow into your pants and you will think twice about that donut, slice of cake or cookies.

Neiman Marcus, Natick Mall, Thursday, 2.24.11

2011-02-21T14:18:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
I will be at the Neiman Marcus Beauty Event on Thursday from 6-8. Please come and see me!

January snow storm 2011

2011-02-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

Picture of Coco and I trying to do "walkies" during this incredible storm. Glad to see we may be heading toward Spring. What a brutal winter!

SoHo House

2011-02-21T14:02:00.000-08:00

Just had a wonderful lunch with a dear old friend, Joan Robbins Lacey. It was great to see her and catch up. Love the Soho House. We had the most healthy delicious, quinoa tabouleh with grilled shrimp, fresh parsley and lemon. Their flatbread pizza is to die for......

Bikram Yoga,,,,,,,,,love or not love

2011-02-21T13:53:00.000-08:00

As some of you may know, I have my 200 hour Registered Yoga Certification in Power Vinyassa Yoga.
I have been practicing over 7 years now and truly love yoga. Since my neck surgery, I have so much pain in my shoulders and thoracic area.

I recently did try Bikram Yoga. The room is about 110 degrees, covered in mirrors and a rug....now I was a bit disgusted with so many people sweating profusely on this rug. How many times a week do they wash it....the smell of the room just blew me away. Looking at all kinds of sweaty bodies, kind of grossed me out. BUT, the benefits of this class are simply amazing.....all you do is stretch which is totally so important for the mind, body and soul. I am starting to feel better. Pain is less BUT my first true love is Vinyassa Flow yoga. I will continue to do both!

Cover British Vogue, early 80's....London calling

2011-02-21T13:50:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
Sorry, I have been doing a ton of traveling, one trip being London. WE launched HoneyBelle bodybuffer in Harrod's with great success! We were the number one top brand in the Apothecary on Day 2..we are totally thrilled!

I will be posting all the new press soon enough!

Berverly Hills, CA

2011-01-23T09:12:00.000-08:00

Here I am with Cheri La Rocque at the Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills store.......we hadn't seen each other in 25 years!!

Michael Kaye Couture visits at Bergdorf

2011-01-23T09:10:00.000-08:00

Our dear friend, Michael Kaye of Michael Kaye Couture came to visit us at BG!

Harrod's of London

2011-01-23T09:07:00.001-08:00

Susan, Geoffrey and I are off to London for the launch of HoneyBelle at Harrod's!
January 27-February 3!

Kiehl's shampoo for fine hair

2011-01-23T09:05:00.000-08:00

Just went back to Kiehl's products again and just love them. I use the shampoo for fine hair and the treatment oil for the face.......amazing stuff!!

It is winter time, keep your face, body and hair moisturized!!

Bergdorf Goodman, December 18th

2011-01-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

Geoffrey, Harry and me had a wonderful trip to BG! Loved the store and had so much fun selling........

American Vogue, Denis Piel by Denis Piel

2010-12-25T08:01:00.000-08:00

It is funny how you remember some photos and I do remember shooting this one. Denis Piel was one of my most favorite photographers....it is amazing what he captures..

Rowena with her HoneyBelle at Bergdorf

2010-12-23T05:42:00.000-08:00

The sweetest lady from Kansas City bought a HoneyBelle.........Just love her!

Bergdorf Goodman, NYC

2010-12-23T05:20:00.000-08:00

Susan, Geoffrey and I had a wonderful time at Bergdorf Goodman on Sat. 18th! What a fun group....

Bloomingdale's here we come!

2010-11-28T04:03:00.000-08:00

Just had a fantastic meeting at Bloomies in NYC and HoneyBelle will be in the 16 Bloomingdale stores in January 2011! We are thrilled to be there!

Photo by Patrice Casanova.

Back to exercise and yoga!

2010-11-28T03:56:00.000-08:00

I had my cervical fusion surgery about 6 months ago and I can finally go back to doing some band work and YOGA.. the more I do yoga the more I love it. It is so wonderful on so many levels. For me, I love the way I feel during the class, it is almost spiritual in a sense. You get stronger than if you do weight lifting three times a week.....holding your own body weight is a lot more difficult than one would think.....
Exercise definitely gives you the endorphin kick that just makes my day!
Go have a walk, run or do some yoga....it is amazing.

Thank God Thanksgiving is over!

2010-11-28T03:52:00.000-08:00

Don't get me wrong, I love holidays and I love my family......but it is so bloody stressy..Everyone gets so uptight before the day. "How do I cook my turkey? How long do YOU cook YOUR turkey? Are you going to brine your turkey? What time will yours be ready?" Enough.......let's everyone just be thankful we have a roof over our head, we have a family we love and clothes on our back.
Happy THANKSgiving!

My favorite hair products!

2010-11-27T10:54:00.000-08:00

It is not easy to find shampoo and product for super fine hair. 30 years ago, when this picture was taken by my dear friend Renato, I used Kiehl's products. Kiehl's opened their first store on 3rd Ave over 30 years ago. They since sold the company and you can find their products anywhere.
My favorite shampoo is:
Kiehl's Amino Acid Shampoo
Kiehl's Extra Strength Conditioning rinse is amazing as well! This is for dry or damaged hair...
I also love the Nurturing Body Washing Cream.
Try it, I think you will love their products.

HoneyBelle in San Francisco

2010-11-25T07:57:00.000-08:00

We had such a blast doing demo's in the Neiman Marcus, San Francisco store.....

My wonderful yoga teacher, Renne LeBlanc

2010-11-25T07:53:00.000-08:00

We had such a wonderful time at Renee's 40th birthday. It was like a wedding, you don't know who you will sit next to and you don't know how your evening will be.
It turned out we had the best table.....so much fun,laughter and good conversation!
NO blackberry's or iphone's allowed!!

Renee's studio: www.yogapowerstudio.com

Friends

2010-11-22T15:35:00.001-08:00

Love my friends, friends that are with you through thick or thin Don't mind if you don't see them for a while or whether you see them every week. They are always there for you no matter what. You don't have to try, you don't have to call, they are just there and except you for what you are, who you are and when you are......
You know who you are...love you, friends!

Neiman Marcus Hawaii

2010-11-07T08:40:00.000-08:00

Susan and I actually went to Hawaii for one day from CA to the Neiman Marcus store to do the demo......we had 3 hours on the beach....so much fun but so tired.

Photo by Clayton Nelson

2010-11-07T08:37:00.000-08:00

This was a photo recently taken by Clayton Nelson. On this day, I was in excrutiating pain and did not want to be there. I got a very interesting comment from a famous photographer who told me how wonderful this photo is and why.....interesting what others see and you know how your feel...

Skinny Jeans

2010-11-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

Since the skinny jean is the rage now which I love, I took some of my old, very expensive jeans to the tailor to have the bell taken in and there you go.....skinny jeans!
Hate to throw them out, tailors can do amazing things...

My new favorite cream by Bobbi Brown

2010-11-07T08:30:00.000-08:00

I saw Bobbi at her book signing at Neiman Marcus in Boston....she looks fantastic and my new favorite cream is:
Bobbi Brown EXTRA moisturizing balm
Bobbi Brown EXTRA face oil....

They both smell incredible and does the job!! HYDRATES

Road trip and Bobbi Brown

2010-11-06T05:50:00.000-07:00

These are some of the photos from our road trip....book signing with Bobbi Brown!
It was great to see her and catch up.

Neiman Marcus Christmas Book and more

2010-10-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

so exciting!

3 week tour of 20 Neiman Marcus Stores

2010-10-31T08:10:00.000-07:00

Susan and I just came back from a three week tour of the Neiman Marcus Stores. What a great time we had. Love meeting all the DMM and sales people.....what a great group of people.
HoneyBelle was a hit and we are thrilled.....

Lots of good things on the horizon. Harrod's of London in February and more news to follow.

Happy Halloween.....

Style Apothecary Review

2010-10-10T05:17:00.000-07:00

We are loving this!!

Atlanta and Florida with HoneyBelle

2010-10-10T05:16:00.000-07:00

Susan and I did a seven city tour with HoneyBelle and had such an amazing response! Love all the people who work at Neiman Marcus. They couldn't have been nicer!!

Off to Las Vegas,San Francisco, Beverly HIlls and Fashion Island!

HONEYBELLE IN TEXAS

2010-10-03T13:37:00.000-07:00

Susan and I just toured five Texas Neiman Marcus stores with HoneyBelle bodybuffer. The sales men and women just loved the presentation and were truly excited to use the Belle and to show their customers.
I have to say, I love Texas, the food is amazing and the people were outstanding.

Off to Atlanta and Florida!

Beauty Award from Neiman Marcus

2010-09-23T16:49:00.000-07:00

We are so proud to be amoung the "Big Dogs" being such a new company!!

KIng of Prussia, PA

2010-09-23T04:09:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful visit with the King of Prussian Neiman Marcus Store.....they have HoneyBelle positioned in a perfect selling spot.......the women were fantastic...

Going to all the Texas stores from Sept.27-Oct.2! So much fun!

Fashion NIght Out!

2010-09-15T03:26:00.001-07:00

Fashion Night Out was a huge hit at Bergdorf Goodman! We had a blast...in these photos are Harry King and Susan Anton Pasanen.
Harry is one of the most talented hairdressers to this day. Susan, of course, is my business partner...My dress is by Michael Kaye Couture and our earrings are by Michael Kaye as well.

Bella Krista Dior blog on HoneyBelle

2010-09-05T04:05:00.000-07:00

Are press kit is building!

Stuff Magazine, July 2010

2010-09-05T04:03:00.000-07:00

Great article on the buffer by Stuff Magazine, Boston, MA

Fashion Night Out, September 10, NYC

2010-09-04T04:56:00.000-07:00

Susan Anton Pasanen and I will be at Bergdorf Goodman from 4-7 showing off beautiful HoneyBelle.
Please come and see us!!

New pictures

2010-09-02T05:03:00.000-07:00

These are my newest pictures: Clothes by Michael Kaye Couture, Hair and Makeup by Kenny Kiefer..........

Beauty Obsessions-5 Things You Can't Live Without

2010-09-01T15:19:00.000-07:00

Neiman Marcus on line just posted the five things they can't live without! HoneyBelle bodybuffer..........check it out.

Boston Common Magazine, Stuff Magazine

2010-08-28T04:03:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
Two articles just came out in Boston Common Magazine and Stuff Magazine.
To see the Stuff article:
www.stuffmagazine.com Title "A bumpy ride"......

Great trip to Dallas, very successful......

Fall Fashion-Leopard

2010-08-18T04:02:00.000-07:00

Flipping through Oprah Magazine, September issue.....just love this look for Fall. I have always been a fan of leopard......here you go! You are never too old to wear it either.

Sandy Linter, makeup artist for Loreal

2010-08-18T03:58:00.000-07:00

Just worked with Sandy and she gave me some really good tips on eyes..one thing she said, "don't leave home without your eye liner". So, she suggests, Mac gel liner with a very fine brush. Let it dry and then apply shadow above without touching liner. Makes your eyes POP!

Yoga

2010-08-16T04:08:00.000-07:00

I finally got cleared to go back to yoga and can't tell you how happy I am.

Not only is it totally body sculpint it is great for your head.....meditative and so important when life gets a bit stressy...

Yogapower Studio,Waltham, MA.owned by Renee LeBlanc. This is the most amazing class you will ever go to...Renee is a good friend and a fantastic teacher. You will get a work out!

The Pinky Club and Sheryl Crow

2010-08-16T04:06:00.000-07:00

We all went to Sheryl Crow oncert at Meadowbrook and what an excursion......Had some laughs and the concert was amazing......

Christine's party was so much fun! Danced, danced,danced.......love that!!

Photos by Harry King, Makeup, Sandy Linter

2010-08-16T03:59:00.000-07:00

Just did these photos in NYC with two of the best hair and makeup people of their time and still till this day. Sandy is coming out with a book in May on Makeup and Harry will have his own book coming out.......it will be a surprise on what he is working on!
Harry did these photos as well.....

Oil of Olay

2010-08-05T07:39:00.000-07:00

I have been buying very expensive face and neck creams for a while and will now try Oil of Olay. It has gotten such great reviews and will give it a shot......

I will update you on my results........

MY NEW FAVORITE BREAKFAST

2010-08-05T07:30:00.000-07:00

With the end of summer approaching, comes the fresh veggies and fruit!

I have been making egg whites with slices of fresh tomatoes and basil baked in and it is refreshing, light and delicious. You get your fiber and protein and so satisfying.

Heat up a saute pan to medium heat, melt 1t. yogourt butter, add two egg whites. Slice ripe tomatoes and chiffonade your basil (this means placing basil leaves on top of one another, rolling them up and making thin slices through roll). Place on top of egg whites, season with salt and pepper, cover and turn to low heat....cook about 3-5 minutes.......delicious!

New shots

2010-07-31T15:10:00.000-07:00

This was done by Patrice Casanova. Hair and makeup by Kenny Kiefer. Jewlry by Michael Kaye Bijoux......in NYC.....2010

HoneyBelle in London!

2010-07-31T15:07:00.000-07:00

Well, we were a success. Got a great response from all stores! Hope to be there by Dec/Jan.......so exciting...

Flip Flops.........

2010-07-20T08:18:00.000-07:00

I know it is summer and everything and we all love our flip flops BUT, they are so bad for your body.

I remember as a kid, we would only wear these to the beach, that is it. Otherwise, it was sneakers.........

I wore a thin pair all day long yesterday and my feet, legs, and back were killing me by the end of the day......so beware, throw the sneaks back on from time to time.

YOU NEED THE SUPPORT.........

HoneyBelle in London

2010-07-17T03:46:00.000-07:00

We will be going to London soon to show our product around to: Selfridges, Liberty, Bliss and Harvey Nichols. Also doing interviews with Vogue Magazine and Tattler.....
So exciting.......

Perry Ellis and Lisa Ryall

2010-07-17T03:42:00.000-07:00

Perry Ellis was one of the most incredible designers of his time! He did my wedding dress when I got married to Jeff Aquilon..with him is Lisa Ryall, who modeled for him quite exclusively.

Pictures by Arthur Elgort

2010-07-15T03:44:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to receive these from Arthur Elgort as prints. This is highly unusual but Arthur used to do it from time to time.

This was a shooting for Vogue Magazine. A watch story........

New Ad on cover of Merrimack Valley Magazine

2010-07-11T03:47:00.000-07:00

Very excited to see our first ad on the back cover of MVM.......

Heading to NYC to train the ladies at Bergdorf Goodman on Monday! Product will be in 22 Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman starting next week.

Very exciting!

Bobbi Brown, makeup mogul

2010-07-01T03:32:00.000-07:00

So proud to say, that Bobbi Brown, makeup artist extroidinaire and beauty tycoon, has just endorsed our product. Bobbi uses it for sore muscles and has referred it to pro golfer friends of hers.......
I have to say, I love Bobbi's products. Her eyeshadows, lip gloss, blush, mascara etc. are just wonderful.
Thanks Bobbi!

Just did all the paperwork to be on board with Nordstrom's come Jan. 2 2011

Go HoneyBelle bodybuffer

The movie HUGE

2010-06-30T15:44:00.000-07:00

OK< here we go!! Just saw the actress that starred in this movie which I think is just appalling. Promoting obesity is just wrong...........

What we are promoting here, is that it is OK to be 200-300 pounds overweight. Does anyone realize that these people will die YOUNG for one, die of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure etc......I am just disgusted.

The actress was looking for an agent and the agent told her she had to lose weight. She said, that is not what I am all about, it is about what is inside me!!! Right......that is the easy way out....let me just eat until I die!!!

I just spent tons of hours sitting in Dr.s offices for my back and seeing people in there that are severely overweight. Their problem could be solved by losing 100-300 poounds without a doubt. It is called disipline......mine problem is a bit different. I am a very healthy, athletic woman trying to get some pain relief and I have to wait hours with these people ahead of me......makes me insane.....

Dallas, Neiman Marcus Conclave

2010-06-21T04:44:00.000-07:00

Susan and I went to Dallas, TX for the NM Conclave which is a gathering of all DMM's of the stores across the country. We were on day 4 with the Beauty Tool Section. We were the only body tool in the room out of 6........
Everyone clapped for us at the end of Conclave and said, we were the one tool that they just couldn't live without!!

Obesity and Pregnancy< NY Times article

2010-06-12T04:06:00.000-07:00

I was reading the NY Times the other day and was astounded by the facts and figures of women who have a BMI greater than 30 and are pregnant.
The cost for delivering a baby for obese women is $200,000 as opposed to women that are in the normal, healthy range which is $13,000. Hospitals are having to buy bigger beds, chairs and equipment for the obese. This is just lunacy. People have to get control of their lives. It is all about disipline and food education. Something has to be done. This is so embarrassing for our country......you don't see this happening any where else in the world.

Stan Shaeffer, photographer

2010-06-12T04:02:00.000-07:00

Stan was a dear friend and one of the most talented photographers of his time. He passd away yesterday of cardiac arrest in France. So sad. He will be missed.
This was one of the most contraversial covers for Vogue. He was way ahead of his time.

HoneyBelle to be in Neiman Marcus stores July 12

2010-06-03T04:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
Proud to say, we will be in 21 Neiman Marcus stores across the country starting July 12th. Will update you with locations.
Thank you Geoffrey Saunders, our Director of Communications in picture above.
Very exciting news!

xo Nancy

Exercise after surgery!

2010-06-02T03:38:00.000-07:00

It is really hard for me to be still. I am really suppose to take it easy, do light exrcise etc. I don't think I know what that means....:)

Anyway, one of my favourite classes to teach is standing and mat pilates. I feel you get such an incredible, sculpted body with this workout.

I have added some of the moves to my "easy workout" and I can tell you they are not so easy as they were before my operation.........

Back to the drawing board..:)

Day 5, of the 7 day detox plan

2010-06-02T03:34:00.000-07:00

When you are on a detox plan, you really have to improvise if you are invited out to lunch etc.

I did go out to lunch yesterday and had a salsd, no salt, and used lemon for my dressing. Perfect.....
One of the hardest things for me when I was out to lunch was no salt!! I love salt and cut it out cold turkey.....it only takes disipline. It is only in your head.
Also, told the waiter, "no bread", which is also hard but if it is not there, you don't miss it!

I still feel good and have two more days to go!!

American Vogue, 1980's

2010-06-02T03:30:00.000-07:00

I rememberr almost everyone of these days! Shots are with Irving Penn, Avedon and Denis Piel.....amazing photographers....

Day 4 on the Goop.com 7 day detox plan

2010-06-01T04:57:00.000-07:00

Honestly, I feel really good....it is not hard,you just have to have disipline and will power. I have not had bread or sugar for four days and trust me that is hard for me. I think it is just habit. You have to break bad habits.......

Merrimack Valley Magazine out the next two months

2010-06-01T04:55:00.000-07:00

Great cover and article in Merrimack Valley Magazine on the HoneyBelle bodybuffer.

Summer time

2010-05-30T04:36:00.001-07:00

It is that tme of year where you have to get the body in shape to put on those shorts, short skirts and swim suits....actually you should have started in January but it is not too late to start buffing!

Here is Ashley and myself at the Kiton party showing our friends just how to use the HoneyBelle body buffer.......

I have been using this product for over two years now and just love it.....

Dallas Trip in ONE DAY

2010-05-30T04:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of Susan, Geoffrey and I going to see the buyers at Neiman Marcus in Dallas, TX.....it was successful but a bit tiring.

We had to do it in one day because I had surgery the next day......

I must say we had some laughs!!

Instructional Video prep in one week!!

2010-05-30T04:26:00.000-07:00

We have to reshoot our instructional video for HoneyBelle bodybuffer. I did the first one, which was fine. We had no budget and this was what I had to do.

So, we have to reshoot for a number of reasons and in the end we decided I WOULD DO THE VIDEO AGAIN.......UGGGGGG.
To be honest, I am OK with my shape but the reality of being in underwear for the camera again is tough...plus I just had my surgery on my neck and haven't been able to exercise as much as I would like..

So, I went to GOOP.com, Gwenyth Paltrow's site and found her one week detox plan. I read it over and it is actually quite doable. So, yesterday was my first day of "detoxing"....at one point I got really hungry and tired but made it though the day.

The carrot/ginger salad dressing is delicious as well as the brocolli/arugula soup.

I highly recommend this plan for anyone that wants to clean up their act for a week!

Jimmy Choo fundraiser for WWW

2010-05-30T04:24:00.000-07:00

Here we are at Jimmy Choo event raising money for Women's Working Wonders Fund. We raised over $3000 that day. This was not bad considering it was a cold, rainy, Sunday morning.

Kiton Party in NYC

2010-05-30T04:22:00.000-07:00

Here is Sandy Linter at the Kiton Party in NYC......what a good time!

Back in the Day at Elite Model Management

2010-05-30T04:18:00.000-07:00

This is the board from my first modeling agency, Elite Model Management run by John Casablances! The other person that ran the agency was Monique Pillard who was a dear friend and mentor during the modeling days in the 80's.
You will see Janice and a few others that started with me........

Cotton Bling Cardigan by JCrew

2010-05-30T04:13:00.000-07:00

I love these soft, colorful cardigans for the summer! I bought them it a couple of colors just to throw on your shoulders for the air conditioned restaurants, theatres and stores.
Check them out: www.jcrew.com

The Pinky Club

2010-05-19T04:30:00.000-07:00

I have to say thank you to my beloved Pinky Club for taking care of me, bringing me food and just being the friends that they are during my re-cooperating time.

It is horrfically boring to sit and do nothing all day but I will listen to the the Drs. and be a good girl.........

Thank you Pinky's for being there!

Love you guys!

Women's Wear Daily Beauty Biz

2010-05-17T03:48:00.000-07:00

So excited to get written up in WWD Beauty Biz.........check it out!

Dallas

2010-05-16T04:55:00.000-07:00

Good things are happening in Dallas with HoneyBelle bodybuffer. Will make the big reveal soon.

Susan Anton Pasanen, Nancy and Geoffrey Saunders in this photo!

Finally pain free!

2010-05-16T04:14:00.000-07:00

After seeing several Doctors and 10 months later, I am finally pain free.

I have had neck and thoracic pain for over 10 months now and went to at least five Docs.....most of who told me, "I was getting old", "I can't help you, it is hereditary" and "just live with it". Ridiculous statements for someone who is my age, 52 and in great shape.

I finally met Dr. Bruce Cook of New England Neurology who said he could help me by fusing disk C4 and C5. I did the surgery on the 13 and today on the 16Th, I feel 100% better.......

Women's Working Wonders Event

2010-05-05T05:13:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Choo fundraiser for Women's Working Wonders.
We raised over $3000.00 for WWW. So proud.

Merrimack Valley Magazine

2010-05-03T05:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Check out our newest article on our product and our company.........go to this link and then to Merrimack Valley magazine.
www.mvmag.net

Exercise and injuries

2010-04-27T05:42:00.000-07:00

I am a true believer in keeping the body moving even though you are in pain, injured or sick. Granted, there is a limit to illness and exercise but I will tell you why.

I have been suffering from severe neck and back pain since August 2009. I have been limited in exercise. You all know, I am a Personal Trainer, yoga and pilates teacher.
I am not teaching at present because of all of this pain.

The one thing that does help is going for a fast walk. This loosens the muscles and gets the body warm. It is a great idea to then do some stretching afterwards.

Being sedentary during this time would have made it worse and it did when my Dr. told me to take 4 days off. What a disaster! I was in more pain than ever before.

So, thought for the day! Go for a walk if nothing else........Happy Day.

Traveling and eating

2010-04-26T03:51:00.000-07:00

I have been going back and forth to NYC all for very good reasons and trying to eat healthily, of course.
So, we have found that "Fresh City" is a good choice when you need a lunch or dinner. Susan and I go for the Greek salsd wrap, on whole wheat, light on dressing and light on feta chees. We split one wrap because they are huge and you are good to go!
Also, a good tip is bring the 100 calorie almond packs in your car, so you don't get too hungry and eat junk.
I have to say, they are giving us better choices at rest stops these days!

It is about time!

Women's Working Wonders

2010-04-26T03:49:00.000-07:00

I will be seeing Nancy DeWeir Geaney and her beautiful quilts at the Women's Working Wonders Fund at Vesper Country Club, Tyngsboro, MA on Wednesday, April 28th.
Great event!
Women selling their wares to help raise money for the fund. Money goes to a women's charity in the area. Love this event.
Susan and I will be selling and donating HoneyBelle bodybuffer!

NYC launch party was huge!!

2010-04-19T06:26:00.000-07:00

We had a very successful launch party in NYC at Kiton! All my old friends were there to support me.
We also had Mark Grischke from FASHION AS A 2nd LANGUAGE, Beauregard from the NY Post, Glamour, Allure, Diane Smith from Sports Illustrated, Harry King, Sandy Linter and we could not have done this with out our PR Agent, Geoffrey Saunders.....