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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Fall Fresh with Lush!

Fall Fresh with Lush!

Ciao bella,

Saying farewell to summer 'til next year is really inevitable and melancholy for some of us! However I always try to look on the bright side, which is enjoying the stunning colors of autumn, a new make up palette, new scents and a good exfoliating treatment from head to toe. After all that sunscreen, pool and salt water and sun our bodies need to be refreshed along with our olfactory sense.

Lush can take care of all those needs with amazing aromatherapy. With a new and fabulous catalog Lush explains its use of natural preservatives to keep products safe longer like using salt, honey and clay. Fairtrade ranks high on the list of products Lush creates. Lush has introduced the world's first certified Fairtrade vanilla absolute.

These products are of high quality and can only be testified with experiencing them!

VANILLARY - is a sweet, sensual jasmine and Fairtrade vanilla absolute perfume.

AFRICAN PARADISE - New product that has become a favorite of mine. A tropical hydration body conditioner applied after showering inspired by all the wonderful ingredients and smells that come from Africa. Delicately scented with carnation, clove and Kalahari melon oil for velvety perfumed skin. Leaves skin soft and fragrant!

PARSLEY PORRIDGE SOAP - these suds will leave your skin squeaky clean. Made with finely ground oatmeal and parsley your skin will thank you.

CREAM EYESHADOW - Lush uses cupauçu butter in their line of creamy eyeshadows helping to set color pigment allowing you plenty of time to blend to perfection.

D'FLUFF - New product that is a self-preserving strawberry and cocoa butter shaving soap for silky smooth skin all over. The scent will send you over the top! Does not make shaving a chore anymore!

Try and pick up a catalog at the many Lush locations - Newbury St., Boston, Harvard Square, Cambridge are just a few. Do your research and enjoy the many experiences Lush has to offer. They will take you away to far off lands!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull


Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

The Beauty of the Magical Hamptons!

The Beauty of the Magical Hamptons!

Ciao bella,

There is nothing like getting out of Dodge! As much as I adore my beloved Boston in summer a change of scenery and a mini family reunion is a beautiful thing. My husband David and I always make a fun road trip of the seven-hour journey to the Hamptons. Last time we rented a Mini Cooper convertible. This trip was a sharp, white Ford. It looked money! We stopped at Rein's Deli in Vernon Connecticut for the most fabulous Jewish deli we do not have in Boston. Lox, pastrami sandwiches, chicken liver pâté, kugel and matzoh ball soup galore. All served in an old fashion setting with sundries I haven't seen since I was a child.

The road takes you along in it's mesmerizing stretch as you ponder the time ahead. Approaching the dunes and the beach grass to the Hamptons is quite similar to Provincetown, although the dunes of Provincetown are quite immense like monsters welcoming you to its lair.

The excitement of reaching our destination had arrived. Intuitively my family called as we were minutes away from them. Priceless hugs and warmth greeted us. The great meal we all shared was all quite satisfying! Our hearts were full.

Our hotel changed its name and face from last year. Prettily gussied up in its new blue nautical theme. Our private porch in our room dictated where I was going to spend most of the morning and evening! What a sight to behold! The crash of waves on the foam filled shore made sun-filled days a relaxing respite. Beach umbrellas popped up like mushrooms.

At night the stretch of beach was lined with amazing bon fires and sky lanterns lit up the moon (illegal in Massachusetts). The wood burning smell and salty air raised a smile for the two of us. One night fireworks were set off, it was all so truly magical and will remain forever in my mind beautiful.

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull


Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.