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Mischo Beauty Alert: PHYTO Friends & Family Sale

You all know how much I love all things Phyto, right?! Remember this post - three years ago? Or, how about the blowout my beauty editor received here? Well Phyto is offering 30% - 40% off of your favorite products starting November 15th - November 17th. For access to the sale, you must use this link!

What are your favorite Phyto products?

Mischo Beauty Alert: Phyto's "Unleash Your Creativity" VIP Runway Show!

If you're in Chicago this weekend and love hair (especially haircolor!) as much as I do- then you need to check this event out! Celebrity hairstylist Andy Lecompte (LOVE his portfolio and his salon!) will be sharing styling tips, and you'll have the opportunity to check out the new Subtil Hair Color collection. Learn more here!

And if you attend, you must let us know how it was!

Mischo Beauty: Ayanna's PHYTO Blow-out!

During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, my new beauty editor- yes, please meet Ayanna Shamese! (pictured above) - and I headed over to Robert Verdi's The Future of Fashion Retreat to enjoy a break away from the Tents, as well as complimentary blow-outs by Phyto.

Using Phyto Professional's Glossing Cream, John Gerard Griffiths of Loft 26 applied about a quarter-size of the cream to Ayanna's previously shampooed and conditioned hair. He then used a round brush to blow Ayanna's natural curls straight.

The blow-out was followed by a flat iron finish, after which a pea-size of the Shine Defining Wax was used to tame any flyaways. Lastly, the Workable Holding Spray was used to set the style- and yes, she was still able to run her fingers through her hair!

So tell us, what do you think? GORGEOUS! Please join me in welcoming, Ayanna!

Mischo Beauty Covers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: PHYTO & Andy & Debb Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection

While covering backstage at Andy & Debb, I had the opportunity to discuss the hair look with Phyto's lead hairstylist, David Cruz. He stated that the goal was to achieve a beautiful, perfect texture, that's shiny and healthy, but with very little volume- center parted and tucked a little behind the ears.

The hair was prepped with Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray with a mix of Phyto 7 Daily Hydrating Cream and then blown out. The ends of the hair were then flat ironed, section by section. To add shine and control flyaways, the hair was finished with Phyto Professional Glossing Cream from roots to ends.

Easy enough, right? Definitely a look you could achieve using these products, along with the right tools! The complete runway look is available here.

photos: Phyto, Elle.com

"Green Your Haircare Routine" on SheBreathes

I wanted to let you all know that I am now the resident beauty expert over on SheBreathes.com! I'd like to thank Ms. Shoo for this wonderful opportunity- I am so honored. I'd like to invite you all to check out my current contribution, "Green Your Haircare Routine", and please enter to win the Phyto Collection for Dry Hair! Enjoy your weekend.

Mischo Beauty Loves GEORGIA Beauty Boutique & Salon

I hope you all had lovely weekends. I know I did - especially since learning about a flagship boutique and salon called Georgia. It's described as "the ultimate boudoir for the modern woman" and I think I've fallen in love with it!

The stylish boutique and salon is owned by Jodie Patterson whose background includes fashion and entertainment, and sister-in-law/finance expert Kiara Ellozy. Their love of beauty and obsession with healthy hair and skin naturally led them to open Georgia. The intimate space, designed by Serge Becker and Christian Wassman, includes aged foundation walls, sleek brass-rimed shelving, marble counters, antique wooden doors, floor-to-ceiling linen drapery and 10 foot windows.

I'm loving the boutique's "inspiration wall" which includes photos of the owners, as well as photos of family, friends, artwork and beauty icons we all know and love.

I about died when I saw the black tiled heart-shaped shampoo area! So unique- and the perfect signature touch- I love it! The private salon is tucked away in one corner and staffs six stylists, trained to care for all hair types. Specialties include cuts, color, extensions, weaves, braids and dreads. And those of you with textured hair (wavy, curly, kinky, etc.) should know that the salon has become the go-to for your specific hair type!

The boutique offers 40 select brands of products from all over the world, including drugstore brands as well as your high-end brands. They also carry styling tools, hair accessories from France and hair extensions. I was so happy to learn that they carry a few of my personal favorites such as Davines, Phyto, Jane Carter Solution, Mixed Chicks and Hair Rules.

In addition to the jewelry, lingerie and skin and body products carried by the boutique, they also carry their own signature line called G & Company. It includes a body cream (top seller), body wash, hair brushes, silk pillowcases (you all know how I feel about silk pillowcases! If you don't have one you need to get one ASAP!) and candles.

So now you all know why I've fallen so hard! This is a dream come true for a beauty lover!!! I'd love to know your thoughts. Do share!

You may visit Georgia at:

89A East Houston Street
(between Elizabeth and Bowery)
New York, NY 10012
T: 646.827.2428
W: www.georgiany.com

Photo Sources: Georgia, DanielKrieger.com & Racked.com

Mischo Beauty Pick: Lierac Paris Skincare

Until recently, I'd never heard of Lierac Paris Skincare and had no idea it was a "sister" brand to Phyto. I'm sure you all know by now how much I love the Phyto Phytophanere Dietary Supplements, Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask, and how much I'm dying to visit the Phyto Universe in New York City! Similar to Phyto, Lierac skincare is plant-derived and is classified by the company as a "cosmeceutical", due to the drug-like benefits experienced by those who use the products. The skincare line consists of 46 products for face and body and during my review I found there to be a product for every skin type/issue.

Two products you should check out are the Dioptigel and the Mat-Chrono Emulsion. The Dioptigel is an eye gel specifically formulated to reduce under-eye bags, puffiness, or inflammation. For those of you with combination/oily skin, you'll want to consider the Mat-Chrono Emulsion. It works in three ways- first to remove oil from the skin, secondly to hydrate the skin, and it can also be used as a makeup primer due to the fact that it removes oil and refines the skin.

Have you tried Lierac Paris Skincare?

LIERAC Paris Dioptigel Undereye Reducing Gel

LIERAC Paris Mat-Chrono Emulsion Day Cream

Beautiful Hair Needs An Expert.

Want sexy, healthy, beautiful summer hair? Well I have good news: no blow-dryer or flat iron required! Avoid heat and damage by setting you hair with rollers or flexirods and wearing your hair in a curly style. Get hair back to it's health this summer with the following products: