Beckham, De Niro, even Kate Middleton – they’re all joining the…Power bandwagon

By Caroline Graham

It’s the latest must-have accessory for the world’s biggest stars and it costs just $29.95.  Robert De Niro, David Beckham, Gerard Butler, Demi Moore and Kate Middleton have all taken to wearing ‘mystical’ black silicone wrist bands – which they believe will boost their performance.

The Power Balance bands incorporate a hologram which its manufacturer claims is ‘infused with healing and restorative powers’.  The bands are meant to enhance the body’s positive frequencies and block out negative ones from devices such as mobile telephones and radios.

Sports stars including Beckham, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal and Formula?1 racer Rubens ­Barrichello have been wearing the bracelets at work and play. Read the rest of this entry »

Ecolosophy was developed byB&G Organic’s  Frank Baldwin, their award winning natural chemist (formerly of Burts Bees!) and Lisa Glass, their esthetics expert to create a line of naturally hydrating soaps.  I highly recommend these soaps.  They are delicious and smell wonderfully.  The soaps are long lasting, 100% natural, simple soap bars  - –  made with both natural and organic ingredients, essential oils, and cocoa butter, that not only cleanse your skin, but also soothe your senses. 

B&G Organics has a great business philosophy only do they abide by green practices, their packaging is minimal and comprised of recycled and readily recyclable materials.  B&G Organics believes in raising the bar on what we , as consumers, should expect from both products and business everywhere.  A portion of the profits from the ecolosophy product line will support the Arbor Day Foundation, and their efforts to fight deforestation one tree at a time.   To purchase, www.bandgorganics.com

Since 1999, Eric Helms, founder of Juice Generation, has offered the ultimate juicing experience in New York City. In 2008, he received a very specific challenge from friend and fellow juicing devotee Salma Hayek. She asked him to custom-blend the perfect detoxifying drinks: raw, nutrition-packed juices that would improve her cleanses to make them as effective—and enjoyable—as possible.

Cooler Cleanse is a juice detox you do while living your everyday life. Following the program is simple. You replace your three regular meals with our six delicious, fresh-pressed juices delivered to your door in an easy-to-carry cooler. You cut out the snacks and stimulants like alcohol and caffeine, and drink plenty of water. You take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. You can add in optimal activities like moderate exercise to help the process. Then you let your body do the work. Freed of the burden of digesting solid food and supported with the nutrients it needs from our vital “living food” juices, your body gently and safely begins to shed excess, clear out imbalances and discover new energy. It’s a functional, common sense approach to building good health and radiant beauty from the inside out.  The cost is $58/day.  Would you do it?  I’ll probably give it a try.    http://coolercleanse.com/

Once, being a young environmentalist meant buying a plot of the rainforest with your school class or talking up the dangers of acid rain. These days, budding green activists are focusing on efforts closer to home. For the younger end of the tween spectrum, this is starting with their toys, as evidenced at the recent Toy Fair, where a new round of eco-minded toys was unveiled. Clementine Art is selling Natural Modeling Dough that features earthy colors outside of the typical Play-Doh spectrum, is made of all-natural, non-toxic ingredients, and is dyed with ingredients like turmeric and spinach. According to Toy Industry Association spokesperson Reyne Rice, 2010 will be the year in which green toys become affordable. One example is this butterfly rearing kit that educates tweens about raising and nurturing butterflies from caterpillars by allowing them to connect with nature directly.

H&M  announces its first ever range of skincare with certified organic ingredients. Debuting in stores at the beginning of March, the range of everyday essentials includes shower gel, body scrub, body lotion, hand cream and lip balm, all of which are based on natural and organic ingredients and are certified by Ecocert. The products are available in the fragrance combinations of raspberry and melon or lavender and mint, and are accompanied by make-up and toilet bags made from organic cotton.

With the temperatures in the single digits in NYC, it’s clear the spring isn’t at all in the air. Yes, I’ve got a case of the February blahs, and have a hunch I’m not alone. If you know the feeling, check out a few of my pick-me ups including a super-cute Valentines gift for girls, a sure-fire way to great hair days, and the worlds best salad dressing!

 Good Hair Days, Guaranteed: Although I’ve been married almost 10 years, there’s always been another man in my life. My stylist, Mark Garrison, of New York’s Mark Garrison Salon.  Not only is he a whiz with scissors, but he designs amazing, insanely natural looking wigs for any woman who is going though the devastating effects of chemotherapy.  Recently he introduced me to my fave go-to item: the wet/dry straightening iron by Create.  What is a “wet/dry” iron you ask? It’s a straightening iron that actually dries (damp, not soaking wet) hair as it flattens frizz, sans damage.  Talk about time saving! Mark has generously agreed to offer this iron (which is a bit pricey at $180), to friends of Invisibelt for $125.  A small price to pay for endless good hair days, no? For more information call: 212-400-8000.

 Go Green: I’m about to let you in on the best kept secret: Vivienne’s Romano Cheese Salad Dressing. I’m not one to use words like “zingy” and “zesty”–but in this case, it’s called for. In the summer I buy it buy it in bulk at the local farm stand in the Hamptons (the only place I’ve ever seen it).  Friends literally B-line from my house to stockpile this light, fresh-tasting find.  In the winter I order online at http://www.vivienne.com/.

 Valentines Gift For Your Girlie: My five year old daughter is so strong-willed (I wonder where she gets it? Ha!), especially when it comes to her personal style.  I’ve given up on our morning “what-to-wear” battles and now let her dress herself (tank tops in February?). Fortunately, she’s got a sharp eye and puts together styles that would wow Rachel Zoe.  Her new favorite?  Pork Chop Kids.  These funky “almost tights” are thigh highs in trendy colors and patterns.  They are the must-have accessory for the older girls and make diaper changes and potty breaks a cinch for the little ones!  Available for 6 months to 8 years.

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by Kathy M Kramer, Beauty editor and Founder of the invisibelt

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