SPRING MAKEOVER FEATURE on WJZ-TV BALTIMORE, MD

Spring Makeovers on WJZ-TV (Baltimore) Saturday, March 24



Spring Makeover Feature this Saturday, March 24, 7:45 - 9:00 AM on WJZ-TV

Spring is finally here! On Saturday, March 24, tune-in to WJZ-TV between 7:45 – 9:00 AM to see Giella, Tina, and Natalie review Spring '07 trends in makeup and hair. The trends will include metallic makeup, bangs for hair, and headbands.

I love New York!

If you haven’t yet heard about Mannabouttown.com, please check it out (www.mannabouttown.com)

I met Wanda Mann (founder of this site) about a year ago and she really is beautiful, inside and out. And she really knows about the hottest restaurants, the must-see musicals, wine-tasting parties and the latest gadgets. She really appreciates trends and LOVES New York City. And being a BIG fan of New York City myself, I like to spread the word!

From Wanda: “More than trends, I think New Yorkers can be characterized by our commitment to the BEST. We love things with staying power. Whether it is a cocktail at the King Cole Bar in the St.Regis Hotel, a Papaya King hot dog, or the stunning beauty of Central Park; even the most jaded New Yorker seems to take comfort in things that are still standing after all these years.”

I couldn’t agree more. No matter where I travel to, I am always glad to be back home in New York City. So let’s celebrate NYC!

It’s FREE to sign up for her newsletter and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.


Some excerpts from this week’s newsletter:

The Orchid Show Through Sunday, April 8. $18

Mysterious, beautiful and alluring orchids are the stars of this annual event at the New York Botanical Garden. You can ooh and aah over the beautiful specimens on display, buy your own orchid to take home, and attend educational seminars.



The Namesake: Meet Mira Nair & Jhumpa Lahiri Monday, March 12. 7:00 pm. Free!

Film director Mira Nair (Mississippi Masala & Monsoon Wedding, etc) and author Jhumpa Lahiri will visit the Union Square location of Barnes and Noble to discuss the film adaptation of Lahiri's wonderful novel The Namesake. The film tells the story of the Ganguli family and their efforts to balance their old life in Calcutta with a new life in New York.



California Dreaming Wine Tasting
Tuesday, March 13. 9:00pm-10:30pm. $40 plus tax.

Napa, Sonoma, Carneros, Central Coast? Bacchus Wines presents a diversified selection of varietals and appellations from California. Pinots, Cabs and merlots! Each participant will receive a beautiful Riedel Crystal Vinum Extreme stem from which to drink and to take home at the end of the evening.



Princeton Jazz Quintet (PJQ)
Tuesday, March 13. 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
$15 cover charge ( half-price for students) and $10 minimum.

You don't have to possess an Ivy league degree to enjoy the cool sounds of the Princeton Jazz Quintet. These five fabulous musicians met and played jazz together at Princeton in the 50's. The PJQ add their unique flair to the Great American songbook with a liberal dose of bepop, Latin and other music from the mainstream Jazz tradition.


Jazz for Curious Listeners

Tuesday, March 13. 7pm - 8:30pm. Free!

The Jazz Museum in Harlem invites you to expand your knowledge of this quintessentially American art form. The classes are led by the Museum's Executive Director Loren Schoenberg and guest instructors

GIELLA featured in MSNBC.com

Everyone needs a red lipstick in their makeup collection. It's a color that makes you feel sexy, a little more daring and definitely dressed up! It may not be your every day color, however, there are certain occasions and outfits where Red is the only solution. It can be worn intensely, sheer or muted in a brownish version. Either way it is essential to have.

Questions I am often asked:

1. "How do you find the perfect shade of red?"
2. "How do you stand in those heels all day?"


My answers:

1. It depends on the intensity, value and undertone of the red.
2. Buy good shoes. They are comfortable."

Enjoy our recent mention in MSNBC.com below.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17611533/

Fitted Shirts by Rebecca and Drew

This week, I received my new shirt from Rebecca and Drew – fitted dress shirts for women! I heard about their concept from their many mentions in the magazines and always wanted to try them. I find it very difficult to get a button down shirt as it usually looks baggy and gaps in the wrong places. I like a fitted shirt. And I think a button down shirt looks great with jeans. So I went to their website (www.rebeccaanddrew.com) found my bra, waist and hip size on their handy chart and I ordered one! They use their patented system call TrioFit which is based on three basic measurements of a woman’s body: The chest circumference, bra cup size and torso height.

I wore my black slim-fit shirt yesterday and it really looked sharp! I will definitely order again. They have some great patterns and designs too.

It’s great to have so many products tailored to your exact needs and preferences – from coffee (Starbuck’s), jeans (Levi’s), fragrance, and cosmetics (GIELLA). Customization is no longer a trend…it’s the new standard!

Lifting Facials

I just had my monthly "lifting" from Valerie today. I am always amazed at how this facial really transforms my face!

I have been going to Valerie, an amazing esthetician and good friend, for two years. Her lifting facial uses a mild electrical current to stimulate circulation and firm your facial muscles. It tightens skin without any invasive surgery.

This is how it works. After a cleanse, balancing toner, and manual microdermabrasion, Valerie massages vitamin-rich serums into your skin and follows up with a purifying or nourishing masque. Next comes the Perfector Machine. Skillfully wielding negatively and positively charged sponges, Valerie uses a combination of three electro frequencies and galvanic currents that even out coloration, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and contour the muscles of your face. You can actually see the difference from one side to the other.

It's an excellent routine maintenance for people who want to keep their carefully sculpted features in close-up condition.

I have recommended her facials to many people who are in great shape in their 40's, 50's and 60's, however, they were concerned with their facial muscles (mostly eyes) looking "droopy". Some people are afraid of getting surgery as it may look unnatural or "too pulled", so this lifting facial is the perfect answer.

I am so happy they are continually coming up with new solutions to looking younger!

To book a Lifting Facial, call 917-319-7630.

Thank you, Valerie.