Treat your Dad with luxury this Father’s Day. We are proud to anounce Sothys of Paris skin care line, as one of the most luxurious gifts ever. Yes, Father’s love to be pampered too!

Even though you may not think it to be true, men actually have more sensitive skin problems than women do. The Sothys Homme System is specifically designed with the needs of male skin in mind. Routine care like shaving can wreck havoc on a man’s face. Sothys Homme is meant to be a skin care routine to help treat those problems. Almost every Sothys Homme product contains an amino – which is derived from the distillation of malt from Scottish Whiskey. This creates Phytomalt - a rich amino acid that is known for its soothing, and calming effects.

‘Sothys of Paris - Men’s skin care line’

We loved this product so much we gave a few of our gentleman friend’s here at Couture a skin care line to try. We sampled Sothys HOMME Exfoliating Scrub and Detoxifying Active Cleasner.

” Who need’s a spa when you have Sothys of Paris! After shaving I used the detoxifying active cleanser which was light and went on smooth. Afterwards I used the scrub, which had a great violet color, scent, and small micro beads. And it really left my skin smooth and soft! You can really tell the luxury in this product. From the packaging to the product itself. I loved it!”
Steven - Los Angeles, CA

And our editor, couldn’t rave more!

“I think Sothys of Paris is a wonderful product. It makes the perfect Father’s Day gift. I had my boyfriend try the product. And he really enjoyed the scent of the cleanser and the scrub. Both products left his skin very clean. And gave him a healthy glow. He loved the packaging! And is actually considering purchasing the scrub as a gift for his father. ”
Angelique - Editor of Couture in the City

Give your Pere (Father) something he can relax and look great with! Give him Sothys of Paris. And remember Father’s Day is on June 15th! Au Revoir!

Source: Sothys of Paris, KMR New York

Popularity: 7% [?]

Melange Apothecary - This chic boutique nestled in the hills of Sherman Oaks, Califorina. Has big boutique potential. Offering an array of decandent fragrances - the Melange fragrance bar boasts eighty fragrances and essential oils.

Melange ( in french) means to blend or mix. Which is exactly what this hip little boutique offers! From home candles, body washes, one of a kind fragrances, Melange Apothecary offers a place where customers can sit, relax, and try the Melange blends or create their own.

Melange Apothecary Boutique, nestled in the hills of Southern California

Thank you to Melange I had the pleasure of trying some these fab products. Now Melange has a very interesting product line called ‘Concrete Parfum’. What is Concrete parfum?

Concrete Parfum collection

Melange Concrete Parfum are small containers of fragrance in a solid form. They are prepared in small containers, using pure beeswax, jojoba oil and a wonderful fragrance. These small little fragrances go a long way, just add a little dab to wrists and neck line and you will have the apothecary experience. They are also very convienient to slip into your bag or are a great travel size. And at $10 per container, it is very affordable too.

Concrete Parfum Blending Kit

I tried, Miel (Honey). Cielo-french for heaven. Which boasts a floral blend of Gardenia flower, Hyacinth, Lily and Freesia combined with sweet White Musk. Sunflower - “a warm floral blend of summer-blooming Freesia, Peony & Muget with bright citrus accords.” Pamplemousse, and my favorite Plum Blossom. The fragrances can be worn alone or blended. Try their Concrete Parfum blending kit for $40 for fun. The set includes, Grenade (sweet pomegranate); Feuille de Fromboise (red raspberry leaf), Tuberose (rich floral blend), and Green Tea (tea leaves with citrus and fruit accords).

Melange and Couture is giving 15% off to all our readers for the Concrete line, the offer ends on June 19th and the code for our readers is CITY08. Have fun!

Source: Melange Apothecary, Charmed PR

Popularity: 7% [?]

Today’s women always feel rushed and stressed. Were working girls, mothers, wives, family women. And career women. When can we just melt away all that stress…

Well here at Couture we may have the answer for you, Johnson & Johnson Melt Away Stress.

I can admit to feeling this way many times myself. And just trying to relax can be tough. But, I am a perfectionist when it comes to aromatherapy. But I must admit I was very excited to review this new product.

Ladies, I highly recommend taking some time out for yourself and doing this at home ritual and spa treatment using the Melt Away Stress collection. This ‘lavender and chamomile’ infused product is highly effective. I recommend using the Melt Away Stress 24-hour moisturizing wash, moisturizing lotion, and oil.

Johnson & Johnson Melt Away Stress Collection

Start with the moisturizing wash, I actually used the wash as a bubble bath to get the full experience. I used the moisturising oil whilst my skin was wet. This is actually a great aromatherapy tool. The reason being that the essential oils will be absorbed directly into the blood stream, thus taking full effect with the treatment. I felt relieved of all my stress! Taken care of, nurtured and very relaxed. I was quite surprised with how well the line worked.

To finish your session, use the moisturising lotion to top off the whole experience. Believe me you will be stress free, refreshed, and sleeping like a baby again.

Source: Johnson’s Melt Away Stress

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Popularity: 6% [?]

At Couture we get to review some of the best products out there. Summers here, and its time to show off your healthy newly preped pedicures and manicures! And Nailtiques is here to help.

Now once again -from me to you- I get to try this wonderful product. Was I skeptical? Not at all! I knew I would be taken care of with this ‘innovator in the worldwide nail care industry’. Are the products natural I hear you ask? Of course they are! And salon tested to boot. And do they really treat the problems I have with my nails? Well if your going to keep asking, heres the lowdown from Nailtiques themselves;

” Nailtiques has been providing therapeutic nail treatments that surpass all others. Nailtiques nail care system treats multiple nail problems with six specially formulated protein strengths. They not only supply nourishment to strengthen nails, they also eliminate peeling.”

Wow, that’s great. Now lets get to the product!

Nailtiques Avocado Foot Crème

I had the luxury of trying the Avocado Foot Crème. Now I must say this thick, creamy lotion is pure bliss!

After bathing your feet in your foot spa, whilst listening to your classical music. Finish your D.I.Y (Do it yourself) at home spa with this lucious cream. The welcoming aromatic scent and soft texture is very inviting. Apply an ample amount to your feet and massage into the skin. I found that my feet were soft for days. Now, I found the best results are when I use this lotion daily. My feet are hydrated, and softer then ever.

Nailtiques Oil Therapy

Nailtiques Pink & Green Sponge File

Now to keep those healthly manicures you need a good foundation. I tried a combination nail treatment using both the oil therapy and sponge files. The oil is superb, goes on clean and smooth. Using the pink side of the sponge file, smooth down any nail ridges. And keep adding the oil, and contiue the process until the surface of your nails are smooth. I got superb results, and this treatment works great for me.

Now you have the perfect tools for keeping your nails and feet in perfect condition for the summer!

Source: Nailtiques, Janine Gordon Associates

Popularity: 8% [?]

Here we are ladies, our prayers have been answered! Finally, we have reached a natural alternative to those Botox injections. Yes, Frownies is here.

Frownies is Hollywoods best kept secret. But that is no longer the case. This fab age defying, anti wrinkle system has been featured in O Magazine, and Good Housing Keeping alike.

Now before we get into the exciting part i.e. testing the product. There is an amazing history behind Frownies and how it began.

Frownies were created in 1889 after Margaret Kroesen discovered that her daughter Alice, a concert pianist, had developed unsightly wrinkles and frown lines. With a desire to maintain her youthful beauty and stage presence, Mrs. Kroesen created Wrinkle Eradicators (as they were first called) by employing the basic principle of fitness to the muscles of the face. Several years later, Mrs. Kroesen’s entered the business world; she joined B & P Company (Beauty and Personality) as Managing Director. By offering only her Wrinkle Eradicators and skin treatments, which has become a great success up until today.

Frownies - Face Lift in a bag

Now I have had the honor of trying this fabulous product. And I can’t rave about it enough. After using the whole kit, Face Lift in a bag. My skin was radiant, bright, supple and plump. And beautiful, like I stepped out of a plastic surgeons office after having a few light botox and dermabrasion surgical procedures. Yes, I can hear it in your voice, you are excited!

But to get the full results you have to use the whole kit.

Frownies - Ph Balancing Wash -Contains the freshness of lavender essential oil and the cleaning power of soapwort and soap yucca to detoxify, balance, and clean the skin’s surface.

Start with the ph Balancing Complexion Wash. Apply small drop (less than dime size) in the palm of your hand, and work into lather with slightly cool to warm water. Apply to the entire face and neck area as well as under eyes, rinse well.

*Note from Frownies: Never use hot water on the face it is very drying.

Frownies - Immune Perféct Wrinkle Cream

Secondly, apply Frownies Immune Perféct Wrinkle Cream I just loved the texture of this lotion and the way it gently absorbs into the skin. Instantly I noticed my skin is hydrated bright and plump. This rich formula has powerful cellular interactive antioxidants with active Vitamin E and 17 amino acids! Use all over the the entire face, under the eyes and the neck area.

*Note from Frownies: Do not put the gel cream in the palm of you hand and rub. This activates the delivery system and the penetration begins in your hands.

Frownies - Facial Pads

Frownies - Facial Pads - How to apply to the face

Thirdly, wet Frownies Facial Patches using Hydrator Spray or distilled water and apply over the lines. Leave in place at least three hours or, for best results, overnight.

*Note: Remember to use plenty of water upon removing the pads. And don’t feel daunted by using the facial pads either. They do feel a little tight on the skin, so try to relax when wearing them for a few hours. But they are quite comfortable when you are use to wearing them. (Just think of the results!)

After removing the facial pads, the areas where the patches were are a little sensitive. And maybe a little red, so be gentle. But after a few minutues the results are amazing. Any minor wrinkles I had were completely gone. Plus the skin in those areas were firmer.

Rose Hydrator Spray

Now this is my favorite part, use the Hydrating Rose Spray as a daily toner, or after cleansing. It is a wonderfully refreshing pick up after exercising, or anytime of the day.

Now I truly loved this product. And I use it daily, especially the facial wash, hydrating spray and Immune Perféct lotion. I will now use the pads once a week, or every other week just for the tone and lift they give. But, what I truly love about the product is that it is made of natural ingredients.

I used Face Lift in a bag prior to a photo shoot, which gave me great results.

Jacqueline H. at photo shoot, having used Face Lift in a bag prior to shoot

You can visit the Frownies official website to learn more about this wonderful product. Also, Couture In the City will be giving away a Face lift in in a bag to one of our lucky readers. Check in to view the giveaway post for more details.

Source: Frownies.com, KMR Communicatuions, NY

Popularity: 9% [?]

What a great way to discover new fashions’ than at the LuLu*s online boutique.

LuLu*s is fun, hip and trendy. LuLu*s started with the vision of providing the latest for the fashionably hip. Along with providing exceptional value, quality, and superb customer service. Since it opened in 1996, LuLu*s has grown from a mother-daughter dream to one of the web’s most outstanding shopping experiences.

All Tomorrows Parties Dress in Silver

LuLu*s offers a select choice of clothing, shoes and accessories. Their brands consist of emerging new designers, and usually comes directly from the designers’ studios. With world class buyers, LuLu*s offers the best in independent items to suit each individuals tastes.

Victoria Tuxedo Top in Black

See Thru Soul Petunia Jean

These cute four pocket, white jeans are flared and feature two slit pockets in the back.

Alice Goes Aztec Bag in Orange

This unique orange bag has a brown and yellow Aztec design on the front with white contrast stitching. The sides are piped in black and the strap features bands of yellow, brown and muted teal.

Naughty Monkey Candyland Green Floral and Patent Pump

This shoe is emerald green, with patent leather. And has a faux wooden heel. And has an adorable embroidered floral pattern.

LuLu*s is also offering a discount code to our readers. The code is “coutureinthecity” and you will recieve 15% off your order. This code will be valid until May 23rd. Also - orders over $75 receive free shipping.

Source: LuLu*s.com

Popularity: 7% [?]

In an essence spa treatments are essential to our health and well being. Top beauty day spas are catering to our every need with the best treatments available.

From hot rock therapy, body soothing treatments, full body massages, and customized facials. (Just to name a few). Here is Couture’s guide to some of the top beauty spas around the world.

Acqua Beauty Bar - New York, USA

White leather couches, stone tile floors, gleaming white walls, and watery blue opaque glass accents welcome clients to this Asian-inspired day spa.

Acqua Beauty Bar - Fifth Ave New York

Acqua is a very creative and relaxing spa. Eight private treatment rooms tout bamboo and paper screens, tatami mats, hand-embroidered blankets, and antique Chinese furnishings. The vast menu of facial and body treatments reflects Acqua’s effort to blend ancient therapies with modern skincare.

Bliss London - London, UK

Bliss London day spa, is primarily known for their veted bliss triple oxygen facials. The 85-minute triple oxygen facial includes cleansing, exfoliating, a fruit acid wash, wrap, extractions, face mask, face pack and oxygen spray, as well as some gentle massage during the wraps, peel and masks.

The Spa - Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

At The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, rise above the hectic traffic, beyond the strains of life and up into a serene world 36 floors high in the sky. Silent corridors lead to 4 treatment rooms and 5 private spa suites with extraordinary views. An amethyst crystal steam room, sky view sauna and rain showers all await you in this world class spa.

Source: Bliss London, The New York Times, Acqua Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Google.com

Popularity: 7% [?]

Today on TheFind.com we are featuring, wide leg pants, couture floral dresses, pencil skirts, and knee length dresses.

These very fashionable jean pants from Citizens of Humanity. Is a sure thing to add to your wardrobe for spring.

‘Hutton’ high rise wide Leg stretch denim trousers in dark Paris wash, shapes a clean-lined silhouette. A stylish wide leg is finished with a trouser hem. Available at TheFind.com for $154.00.

These wide leg white cotton pants from Ralph Lauren are a classic pant to add to your wardrobe. Available at Thefind.com for $128.00.

Ella Moss Dress $174.00

Ella Moss gives comfortable a new name and look with this sassy Sheared Dress. This piece has a Deep V in both the front and back and has roughing around the waist. This knee length dress is perfect for any occasion and is a must-have for the season!

Diane Von Furstenberg - Elena Wool Jersey Dress

A sleek knee-length dress with a twist: a plunging v-neckline and gathered back. Available at $141.89.

MaxMara Fabian Straight Skirt $390.00

This Sleek pencil skirt is an excellent choice for the office or business meeting.

And we can’t forget our floral dresses for the Spring season! Here we have some of the best collections from TheFind.com.

BCBG MAXAZRIA Red Floral Silk Halter Dress $124.00

If there’s a garden party or an afternoon wedding on your calendar, this Max Azria red floral silk halter dress is the one for you. It has an air of beauty and sophistication that pairs well with a wide-brimmed hat and glass of white wine.

Michael Kors Floral Fil Coupe Dress $1,495.00

This Michael Kors Floral fil coupe with intricate banded trim V-neck is perfect for daytime wear.

Enjoy shopping at TheFind.com!

Source for images and content: TheFind.com

Popularity: 9% [?]

Continuing in a good fashion, we love to keep you up to date with fabulous goods at TheFind.com

Today we are featuring an array of beauty products which are hot, hot, hot! Be sure to see these fabulous features for yourself.

Lets start with Korres Natural Beauty Products.

Korres, Athens. Something that the ancient Greek gods would of used themselves. This intelligent array of products has its roots embedded deep within the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens.

The history of Korres is as rich as the decadent body butters and nourishing creams they create. Their roster of ingredients reads more like a secret potion. That’s because every Korres product relies on plant extracts and essential oils of only the finest quality, which entice the senses and effectively treat the skin. Korres brand naturally achieves to bring out the Greek goddess in all of us!

My choice from TheFind.com is the Korres Natural Products Best of Korres 6-piece Natural Skincare Kit.

The Best of Korres Kit allows you to enjoy the very best of Korres’ natural skincare and bodycare products. This selection showcases Korres’ bestsellers, and was inspired by customer requests for their favorite products. Korres Best of Korres Kit Includes: 1.69 oz. Basil Lemon Shower Gel - fresh green spice with a vibrant lemon zest scent. This foaming cleanser is enriched with wheat proteins and aloe, and hydrates your skin as it cleanses. Retails at TheFind.com for $25.00.

Also at TheFind.com is Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish .

Featured in Allure magazine. This nail polish phenomenon, took several lab technicians to quit their jobs before they were satisfied with the polish that would bear the Rescue name. The result is a long-wearing polish created with resin and high molecular polymers to improve flexibility, durability and high shine. Retails at $18.00 a bottle.

Brown Sugar Body Polish is a body scrub with a natural blend of brown sugar, botanical and floral extracts and citrus essential oils. Real brown sugar crystals, saturated with healing oils, gently exfoliate and restore elasticity and suppleness to skin. Enriched with precious evening primrose, sweet almond, apricot kernel, and jojoba oils.

The therapeutic extracts include anti-inflammatory arnica and calendula, stimulating ginseng and peppermint. Retails at TheFind.com for $62.50.

Enjoy shopping at TheFind.com!

Source for images and content: TheFind.com

Popularity: 8% [?]

MAC wants to introduce you to a few of their new friends…Monoka, Ermine and Eriko are the three muses behind the MAC Fafi line. Bursting with color, life and edgy energy, these grafitti queens are the inspiration for this colorful new line. Check it out!

MAC Fafi’s packaging is emblazoned with images from the amazing artist Fafi for a cute and fun take on their classic black cases. These highly pigmented colors are available in paint pots (liquid to powder eye shadows), lip glosses, lip sticks, nail polishes and blush. MAC Fafi’s girly pearlescent hues, Easter egg blues and lots and lots of pinks are also just in time for spring.

Been dying to get your hands on some of the new goodies from the MAC Fafi collection? Read my MAC Fafi review to see why these spritely compacts and pretty pots need to grace your vanity:

My MAC-over with the MAC Fafi Collection

1) First, I started with the MAC Fafi lipstick in Utterly Frivolous, then topped it off with MAC Fafi lipglass in Totally It. As any makeup maven knows, a good lip gloss is hard to come by, and this one is one of the best. It stayed put without being sticky for hours and kept it’s bright hue.

2) Next, I brushed the apples of my cheeks with the MAC Fafi powder blush in Fashion Frenzy. This is the perfect blush for spring and is subtle and girly.

3) Finally, I used my beloved paint MAC Fafi paint pots (highly pigmented eye color) in Perky (pink) and Rollickin’ (turquoise) to shade my eyes. I’ve never used these two colors together on my lids and they truly made my hazel eyes pop!

4) Also great for spring is their pinky-pearlescent nail lacquer (I tried Girls will be Girls).

The greatest thing about the MAC Fafi line is that you can use the paint pots, lip glass and other goodies at the level of intensity that you want. I prefer a more subtle look, so for me, less was more; but I could have easily amped it up harajuko girl-style with a little help from MAC Fafi’s Eye Kohl eye pencils in white and black and a few more swipes of blush.

Snag these spring must haves from MAC Fafi here before your favorite colors sell out. And many already have…lucky for you, Couture in the City is hosting a fab MAC Fafi Giveaway!

Enter HERE to Win our MAC Fafi Giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive:

Powder Blush - Fashion Frenzy
129 SE Powder /Blush Brush and Fafi travel pouch
LipGlass - Cult Fave
Lipstick - Flash-N-Dash
Eyes 1
Fluidline - Blacktrack
Paint Pot: Layin’ Low
210 Precise Eye Liner Brush
Rectangle MAC Small Clearly Fafi

MAC Fafi Giveaway valued at $189.00

Don’t forget to ENTER our MAC Fafi Giveaway for your chance to win! Deadline is March 17, 2008 at midnight…good luck!

Popularity: 12% [?]