OPI Color of the Week–Roadhouse Blues

If the dreariness of Fall has you feeling blue, then turn to OPI’s Roadhouse Blues to add a little color to your life (er, attire).

This color from the Touring collection plays homage to Wyoming. “These jaw-dropping peaks have been called the most spectacular and awe-inspiring mountain ranges in America. With heights reaching over 7,000 feet into the sky, the Teton Range is something you just have to see when Touring America.”

Roadhouse Blue is a simple, creamy, deep navy shade.

Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe–Turkey Enchiladas

Are you looking for something to do with your leftover Thanksgiving Turkey? Try this delicious recipe for Turkey Enchiladas.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
3. In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
4. Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
5. Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Beauty Tips for Men

Beauty doesn’t have to be solely for women. Men deserve some pampering and beauty guidance, too. :)

Here are some of the most important beauty tips for men to keep in mind.

Nails
Manicured nails are definitely the way to go. A relaxing manicure will leave you relaxed and your hands attractive. If you are too afraid to venture out to your local nail salon, ask your mom, sibling or a female friend to give you an in-home manicure. To enhance your well manicured nails, a little bit of clear nail polish or varnish will help them stand out.

Skin
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Hydrated skin is happy skin. Be sure to use moisturizer on your face and lotion on your skin to keep your skin hydrated.

Skin Cleansing
Add an exfoliating scrub to your daily shower routine. Clean your face with an exfoliating scrub to get rid of dead skin particles. Your skin will be smoother and as a bonus, shaving will be easier. Add an exfoliating scrub to your daily shower routine.

Teeth Whitening
Use a whitening tooth paste to help rid your teeth of stains left behind by coffee, smoking, tea and various foods.

Hair Care
Use shampoos that are gentle on your hair. Ingredients such as Vitamin E are great for naturally strengthening and conditioning your follicles.

OPI Color of the Week–Wocka Wocka

The new Muppets movie is coming out next week so I am continuing with the tribute to the Muppets with this color from the collection, Wocka Wocka.

Wocka Wocka is a stunning shimmery red color. The color based on the bottle does not do it justice! When applied, it gives off a rich red wine color. This could easily become my favorite shade for the fall/winter season!

The Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

Green Valley Salon & Spa and I Bar 2 offer a variety of massages, including Deep Tissue Massage.

While other massages provide relaxation, deep tissue massage provides a number of health benefits.

One of the best benefits of a deep tissue massage is the increased blood flow it causes. The direct pressure on the muscle increases the blood circulation throughout the body. The increased blood flow in turn boosts the oxygen supply to all of the tissues in your body helping to remove toxins such as lactic acid at a higher rate.

If you are someone who suffers from chronic discomfort such as arthritis, muscle inflammation, or even a bad back, a deep tissue massage can help alleviate some of the pain.

Deep tissue massage can also relief stress. The forceful and firm pressure forces the body to relax and ultimately relieve tension. Not only do deep tissue massages help rid the muscles of toxins thanks to the increased blood flow, but flushing out toxins also helps to put the body and the mind in a more relaxed state.

Facebook Fans of the Week

Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

Walnut Creek
Viviana Meyer

Menlo Park
Leticia Garcia

Fresno
Ken Smith

GVSS
Laura Simmons

For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

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I Bar Fresno

I Bar Menlo Park

I Bar Walnut Creek

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Get Lushes Lashes with ELASTILash by Obagi

The Obagi ELASTILash Eyelash Solution is a safe, nonprescription treatment that helps achieve the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes. It is hypo-allergenic and has been dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested.

Obagi ELASTILash is the newest fantastic product from Obagi for your eyelashes. This peptide based eyelash enhancer will leave your eyelashes looking thicker and fuller without the need of false eyelashes or eyelash extensions. Also, it has a reusable wand for convenience. It is the perfect eyelash product for people with light eyes and light skin color as it will not change the color of your iris or eyelids. You'll see thicker, fuller eyelashes in as little as 4 -6 weeks. In addition, it helps to strengthen your eyelashes.

In a recent clinical trial, 70 percent of patients reported the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes in as little as four to six weeks.

ELASTILash is available at I Bar, I Bar 2, and Green Valley Salon & Spa.

OPI Color of the Week–Warm & Fozzie

Warm & Fozzie is a mix of gold, bronze and pink glimmer with a foil finish. It is a great color to add some glimmer and shimmer to a Fall attire.

Quick Apple Crisp Recipe

My backyard is full of falling apples right now and my favorite thing to do with sweet apples is to bake a Quick Apple Crisp and serve it up with ice cream.

Here is a recipe for an easy, yet delicious apple crisp.

Ingredients:

• 5 Granny Smith Apples (about 6 cups)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1 package (9 ounces) of yellow cake mix
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
• vanilla ice cream or thawed frozen whipped topping (optional)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel, core, and slice apples. Cut apples in half. Place apples in a baking dish baker.
• Place butter in bowl and microwave on high for 60 seconds or until melted. Chop nuts. Add nuts, cake mix, sugar and cinnamon to batter bowl; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.
• Bake 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream, or whipped topping.

Fall Beauty Tips

Fall is upon us and it is time to take those beauty steps to keep you fresh and flake-free during the cold weather.

Skin
As the weather changes, skin is exposed to dryness and chapping. Try a nourishing mask to keep your skin hydrated. With its high Vitamin A, C and antioxidant content, Pumpkin makes a great mask.

Hair
You may notice the trees shed their leaves, your head is shedding an increased amount of hair as well. Condition your scalp to strengthen your hair. Try oils such as Moroccanoil to nourish and replenish the hydrants in your hair.

Nails
Brittle nails and cold weather seem to go hand in hand (pun intended). Keep your nails filed to avoid snags that cause breakage. Don’t forget to keep your hands hydrated with a think natural moisturizer.

Body
If you aren’t one for exfoliating, you may want to start thinking about starting. The cold weather causes skin to dry faster and exfoliating gives way to new, fresh smooth skin.

Join I Bar for a Ladies Light of Indulgence–November 4

You are invited to join I Bar at the

Friday, November 4, 2011
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

San Ramon Marriott
2600 Bishop Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583

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We have partnered with MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION to help a child be granted a wish. This is a can not miss opportunity!
Ladies Night attendees will be pampered by the Tri-Valley's premier vendors and upon entry will receive free massage, free mini-facials, free skin analysis, free eyebrow threading, free food, free up-do's and much more! There is a also a DJ and a bar. Even better you can get your Christmas shopping done!

Ladies grab your best group of girlfriends, guys score some brownie points, purchase your tickets today for just $20 HERE by using discount code: IBAR

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OPI Color of the Week–I Eat Mainely Lobster

“I Eat Mainely Lobster” is part of the Touring America collection.

This gorgeous warm coral lacquer will get you out of any Fall Funk or Winter Blues.

November Special–Pumpkin Spice Package | I Bar 2

Pumpkin Spice Package

Facial & Massage (2 hours)
ONLY $160

(All services can be individually booked if desired)

Surrender yourself to the aroma of sweet cream pumpkin, complimented with nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and ginger; rounded out with buttery vanilla notes. The tiny grains and intoxicating scent of our Pumpkin Spice Collection offer your face and body a sensual, delectable experience.

Pumpkin Spice Peel: The Pumpkin Peel contains antioxidants and enzymes that do much more than just stripping away dirt and debris from the skin. Pumpkin replenishes the skin with an array of beneficial nutrients that are known to reverse the signs of aging. High in Vitamin A (skin healing), C (anti-oxidant) and Zinc, the pumpkin soothes, moisturizes and acts as a carrier, assisting the other mask ingredients to absorb deeper into the skin and intensifying the results.

Pumpkin Spice Moisture Mask: Pumpkin offers more than 100 ingredients with added enzymes and alpha hydroxyl acids. An excellent treatment for acne, hyper pigmentation, scar reduction and age management. This treatment clears the skin of cellular buildup that causes pore congestion, leaving it smooth, polished and radiant.

Pumpkin Spice Massage Oil: A delicious treatment, leaving your skin feeling soft, hydrated and youthful. It polishes and refines your skin, leaving it in a smooth, flawlessly even glow.

 

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT!

 

I Bar 2
21 Broadway Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925.279.1114
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customerservice@ibar2.com

Expires November 30, 2011

November Special–Strawberry-Rhubarb Facial | Green Valley Salon & Spa

Strawberry-Rhubarb Facial
ONLY $80

Enjoy a relaxing facial with the added benefits of a Strawberry-Rhubarb Masque.

The Strawberry-Rhubarb Masque is a hydrating and replenishing masque that is ideal for normal to dry skin types.

Its key ingredients and benefits are:

• Strawberry: cleanser and astringent, contains Salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and removes impurities to brighten skin and shrink pores.
• Rhubarb: astringent and disinfectant; healing and a good source of ascorbic acid and Vitamin C
• Shea Butter: moisturizer; high in triglycerides and fatty acids, it is an excellent emollient for skin that revitalizes and repairs
• Grape Seed Oil: antioxidant, emollient; supplies active bioflavonoids, combats free radicals, acts as a rejuvenating agent, and lubricates.
• Hyaluronic Acid (from marshmallow plant extract): deeply hydrating; natural substance that smooths and plumps skin to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Biocomplex™: Functions as an antioxidant booster of Vitamins A, Ester C, E, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid; delivers a balanced mix of essential antioxidants and effectively combats free radicals

 

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YOUR APPOINTMENT!

1630 Gateway Blvd. Suite E. Fairfield, Ca 94534
707.425.6100

Expires November 30, 2011