Benefits of Wine

I read up on the surprising benefits of wine during my recent mini-vacation.....most of us know that vino is good for you heart, but it can also knock off extra pounds, fight stains, and make skin glow! (awwww, let's break out the Moscato ladies!!!)


Fat Stopper
The University of Ulm in Germany found that resveratrol, an anti-oxidant in grape skin, inhibits fat storage in fat cells. it also helps prevent obesity-related disorders like diabetes and clogged arteries.


Body Soother
Wine's antioxidants helps heal damaged skin, try this soak from Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in your next bath:

Add 20 drops jasmine essential oil

1/4 cup grape seed oil

1 cup Epsom or sea salt

1/2 bottle of red wine


Stain Lifter
Nothing attacks red wine stains better than white wine. Carefully pour white wine onto the stain, and cover with salt to absorb the liquid; shake off salt, blot with club soda, and launder as usual.


Smooches & Wino Quick Claps

Not one drop of my self-respect is dependent on your acceptance of me. - Quincy Jones

The Claw

This diffuser looks a bit strange.....possibly like a back scratcher or maybe even a weird sex toy (okay maybe only in my mind, LOL!! not that I have anyone to use it with anymore) Anywho, it's a diffuser and it's intended for curly hair but makes any hair type instantly messy-on-purpose and wild - gotta love that!

Just massage it at your scalp to really lift roots, then rake through all over and haphazardly gather big handfuls to muss all around for a billowy-hot rock star effect! (translation for black girls, works great on Wet n' Wavy weave or natural hair!) It's a universal adapter and fits 99% of blow-dryers so no additional attachments needed.

Devafuser, $35 http://store.devachansalon.com/Detail.bok?no=43

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Next Generation Manicures

Here is the manicure’s next generation: sheets of metallic film are heat-adhered to the nail, then filed into shape. The films, by a company called Minx, need no drying and last, without a chip, for about two weeks. Uber cool, right?

Though it sounds potentially tacky, the result is sleek, slightly androidy (did I make that up?), and incredibly cool-looking. Ten gleaming silver fingertips with black tiger stripes are dramatic; if you’re timid, start with a single gold pinkie. (VERY 80's) You can also customize the films with a photo (your lover) or logo (Chanel).

Have yours done by Honey who has a space at De Lux, Fulton St., near S. Oxford St., Ft. Greene; 212-920-1066. For $55, she’ll do a mini manicure and apply a full set of Minx. The procedure requires some setup, so make an appointment.

See ya there!

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Source: NY Mag