Betsy’s Beauty Blog

I recently ran into Adrian R’Mante who plays Estaban on Disney’s “The Suite Life with Zach and Cody”, and we had a little chat about his skin care routine. Since he is around 30 and needs to play a 22 yr old, he is forced to take extra special care of his skin.

He told me he uses all Aveda products from their “green science line” including their skin firming face cream and EYE CREAM.  In addition, this Disney stud  gets Micro Dermabrasion treatments once a month.  I wouldn’t recommend the Dermabrasion treatments if you have sensitive skin, but they can really help you get that dead layer off, thus giving you a youthful healthy glow!

Happy Friday! I’m off to a fashion show tonight….

xo

Betsy

Heeey there!

I’ve been having a really hard time squeezing a healthy breakfast in since I’m usually running late… so last night, in between watching the sexy USA men’s swimming team, I decided that I wanted some sort of healthy oatmeal breakfast cookie I could eat on the go….

So I googled “Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie” and this healthy recipe popped up on Cooks.com:

Fabulous! They only took me like 20 minutes to make last night and they really are delicious! I think they taste more like a buttery bran muffin than anything, but its nice to have something filling to absorb my morning coffee (which I’m trying to abandon as well)!

So now I’m full and energized for my day, except for the fact that I can’t sit down I’m so sore from the bodyworks plus abs class Bonnie and I took at LA Fitness last night…

In fact, I had to like psych myself into staying through the whole thing…so I came up with a list of things to think about instead of negative thoughts like passing out and how much my body is burning , hah:

1. How toned my muscles are getting

2. How good I’ll feel about myself once this is done…how good my body will look etc.

3. How stupid I’ll feel if I quit

4. Rain, clouds, anything to do with nature

5. The Olympic gymnasts and how hard they’re working ( I was watching Olympics on the Treadmill and it seriously makes you run faster!) lol

6. Lastly, try not to analyze too hard what you’re doing, just focus on the physical movement…it will come easier!

and if those don’t work I highly suggest chanting in your head “just keep going” while thinking about nothing, and soon you’ll forget about your suffering, hah. Maybe…

Anyway, it works for me!

Have a fabulous day!

Betsy

Hey guys,

Bon Bon is going to be our new Women’s Wear Daily informative for awhile! So make sure to check out “Bonnie’s WWD Update” to get all the latest fashion news!

Tuesday 8/12/08:

Hello friends! Here is an update from WWD Friday…

Puff Daddy, aka Sean Combs has introduced his new scent called I Am King. Even though this name may raise a few eyebrows, apparently P-Diddy doesn’t care. “I Am King is a statement about all men,” he boasts, “I believe in positive affirmations.” Interesting…but what about women?! Puffy is coming out with a similar fragrance for women in 2009 called I Am Queen.

The hair care industry is ready to wow consumers with new product launches that will hit stores soon. Brands like Kerastase Paris, Prive, Jonathan, KMS California, Alterna, L’Oreal Professional, and Alfaparf have new items targeted to give some TLC to our tresses…overnight remedies, herbal infused products, anti-age lines, and a entire new green range are just a few of many exciting products to look out for!

Puma is benefiting from the start of the Olympics as they experienced a net income rise by 0.9 percent over the second quarter to $71.1 million …as sponsors of over 16 national teams, their brand visibility is moving forward.

Beware: Paris Hilton is expanding her empire…PH Europe is introducing a new retail line hoping to push the Hilton brand to new heights by “opening everywhere.” (Apparently she is an icon J ) Not only is this celeb doing retail, she is also in the process of recording her new reality TV show called, “Paris Hilton Is My New Best Friend.” If that isn’t enough Paris for ya, watch out for her new album coming out next month, which supposedly mirrors Kylie Minouge. I’m a little scared, not gonna lie.

-Bon Bon

Good Morning!

I have a project for all of you…go through your grandmother’s jewelry STAT and find a fabulous brooch to wear this fall!

Vintage Brooches are HOT this season, and can wear them with cute blouses, dresses, hats, whatever!

I went to Michelle’s Vintage Jewelry online and found these fabulous pieces!

Happy hunting!

xo

Betsy

Hey guys!

As most of you probably know if you’ve seen my broadcast on Justin.tv…I have a thing for ester-c. I think the stuff is amazing! I take it in supplement form every day to protect my immune system ( I take 2 if I’m feeling sick), and I apply it to my face every day and night in cream form. Another amazing supplement is Alpha Lipoic Acid! Both these ingredients should be in your face cream.

I am currently obsessed with Healing Anthropology’s Rejuvenating Face Cream, I use it every day! It smells delicious (think oranges), makes your skin GLOW (I’m serious), and is so pure it could be food. Its a good idea to keep it in your fridge so it doesn’t get bad. A less expensive version of this cream is Jason’s Ester- C Cream, but you should only use it if you have mature skin . You can get it at Walgreen’s I believe, or try finding it online.

Another option would be to pick up a generic cream at your local Health Food Store ( Whole Foods, Sunflower Market etc. ) with Ester C, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Vitamin E in the ingredients…find one with DMAE for added wrinkle protection! If you are in your teens or early 20’s, I recommend a gentler day cream. I personally like Weleda Rose Cream for the summer and use Healing Anthropology’s Restorative Cream in the summer.

Along with using your restorative cream EVERY NIGHT, everyone should wear EYE CREAM every night and morning! Your eyes have the thinnest layer of skin on your face and are the most prone to wrinkles; therefore, to protect them from prematurely aging, god created eye cream! I use Trilogy Eye Contour cream and I love it! It is important to get a cream that is specifically made for eyes, or you will find that your pores around your eyes will start looking bigger and white.

Another power potion….TEA TREE OIL!! Dab some on break out spots 4 times a day and your blemish will diminish FAST!

If you have Acne Prone Skin, I would consult your dermatologist. Here at the agency, we always recommend the Proactive System to clear acne fast (think 1 month). Another more expensive option would be to get blue light laser treatments, it usually takes anywhere from 2-6 laser treatments to completely clear acne fast, but once it is clear it should last for 6 months!

So there you have it, Betsy’s Skin Care Routine! Remember that what you put into your body also reflects how your skin will look…if you eat cleanly your skin will reflect that.

Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen boys and girls!

Betsy

xo

Hey There! Stop being unmemorable in castings!!

Here is a great video I found on wonderhowto.com on how to make a good first impression. They have pretty good how to videos on beauty, fashion, etiquette, health…whatever you want!

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-can-i-make-a-good-first-impression-2

As a model, you only get a couple minutes in a casting to make an impact. So make it a good one!!

P.s. You should always give the clients a warm smile, hand shake, and a thank you once you are done walking for them…

xo,

Betsy

Hey there,

Fall runway season is approaching and in order to fully prepare yourselves, make sure you have the basic casting “look” down pat!

A slicked back pony with no part or a deep side part is a must, make sure not to show pins or hair ties.

Here is a video by stylist Ricardo Rojas on how to create another slicked back look- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeVf1ehUGNQ

A simple fitted black dress that shows off your legs is my recommendation. Also, make sure to have a classic pair of black heels to wear with the dress. I prefer a classic sexy pair of patent Mary Janes or a classic black patent pump. Here are some of my favs…

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Enjoy!

Betsy

Today was an eventful morning! We had a Carolina Herrera casting here at the office which our intern Bonnie helped run. We were both in a lot of pain from the kick boxing class we took last night haha, but we were warriors and made it through the day…the models did a fabulous job!

Check out Carolina Herrera’s Fall Winter 08/09 show! Its a gorgeous line… rustic colors, feathers, chiffon, layered jackets and tops, and a consistent equestrian theme. I love the chiffon dresses and blouses.

xo

Betsy

Hey there!

I’ve been on this cycling kick lately. I went with our intern Bonnie on Tuesday and I think I might go again today! Its really hard core (we were seriously sweating like 20 min in), but is an awesome cardio workout!! Your butt and legs (and groin-those bikes are ruthless) will definitely feel it…I was really sore the next morning, and I liked it!!

So if you are looking for a way to jump start your fitness goals, I definitely recommend taking cycling classes at your local gym! You can burn up to 500 calories in one class.

As my good friend Gina once said, “No hurt no miniskirt!!”.

Tomorrow is Friday, yay!!

xo,

Betsy

I know many young models who are terribly shy (I would be too if I was 2 feet taller than all the boys) , which ends up holding them back in castings. Dr. Mercola’s website explains that shyness has everything to do with how comfortable you feel in your own skin…its all about confidence!

However, I understand that it might be a little overwhelming being an awkward Giselle in the midst of adolescent bullies. To cope with being the wonderful freak of nature you may be, try checking out these tips that Dr. Mercola has to offer: 20 tips to attack shyness.

Believe it or not, but I used to be horribly shy growing up, so I know what you’re going through. But I worked really hard to overcome it, and I know you can too. Shine!! Don’t hold yourself back!

xo,

Betsy