I’m Glowing Thanks to K Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kayastha of K Plastic Surgery recently moved to the medical building on Route 7 in Latham, NY. I refer to it as 711. Not only is that it’s address but literally every single one of my Doctors resides in that building. It’s like a one-stop-medical-shop!

Capitalizing on his move into this gorgeous, state-of-the-art office, Dr. K began selling skin care products and hired an esthetician. Actually, I take that back. He didn’t just hire any esthetician, he hired an AMAZING skin care specialist. As someone who loves facials and is very critical of her skin care, I have to say that this was one of the best facials I received in a long time.

Janet Prediletto is the licensed esthetician I am so excitedly speaking about. I feel like I have found a hidden treasure. I have to be honest. I was a little apprehensive about having a ‘spa’ treatment done at a medical office but everything from the robe, to the water falling, to the music, felt spa like.

After a short consultation with Janet, she took note of the condition of my skin. I got into the robe, under a warm sheet and she began her magic. The facial lasted just over an hour and unlike many facials I have had where the esthetician leaves the room multiple times to let masks settle, Janet stuck around and did hand, foot, neck and shoulder massage techniques that left me leaving the office feeling like I had a full body sports massage.

I have a lot of problems with under eye circles, (need I say more than, non-sleeping two year old?), so Janet did an amazing eye and lip peel that made me look like I got a full 8 hours of sleep!

She ended the hour by applying an SPF 30. I ended the hour without a single red mark and amazing looking skin. I will definitely be back. Speaking of SPF, if you check in to their office on Facebook, you get 15% off any suntan lotion. As a marketer, how can I not love that??

*service provided gratis

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Time to Bring the Summer Colors Out of Hiding

I am so honored that I was asked to speak in front of the New York Wedding Boutique today at the beautiful Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. The renovations that have been made are phenomenal and every time I go to a Mazzone property I am blown away by the atmosphere and the food. I figured that the 88 degree weather was a perfect opportunity to pull out the lime green color paired with a white shirt and some kick ass black heels. I wish I had some funky jewelry to match the outfit, but because the back of the shirt has a large black zipper down the back, it may have been over kill.

 

Skirt: Express

Top: Zara

Shoes: Aldo

Earrings: Hannoush Jewelers

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This Might Take the Cake as the Most Ridiculous Thing I’ve Ever Seen…

Thanks Julia Allison for this gem!

Lip Dub! Disney’s Little Mermaid from Julia Allison on Vimeo.

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Do ‘Sexy’ Girls Have it Easier?

Documentary : Sexy Girls Have It Easy from Bright Hand Pictures on Vimeo.

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Our Fun Outfits From the Weekend

Brianne and I went to The LLS’s Man and Woman of the Year Event where they raised almost 400k! HOLY MOLY. Keep in mind the candidates have only 8 weeks to raise the money. So impressive (and just down right amazing). Anyway, just wanted to share our kick ass outfits. I got called a walking disco ball. MISSION. ACCOMPLISHED. (and yes, it’s totally possible the girl was making fun of me but I’m still calling it a successful night.)

You can find the dress here: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod109390005&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&003=5840816&010=T2TH7&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=T2TH7

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Bristol? Is That You?

So, Bristol Palin became a pregnant teen during her mom’s campaign. Somehow this made her quasi famous. She vowed to become a FABULOUS mother despite the odds being against her (not really when you come from money) and now she looks like she got a crap-load of plastic surgery? Apparently diapers, milk and childcare cost less than I thought. That, or mommy came through with some special moola. Whatever the case, here is the final product.

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What Type of Person Are You?

I used to think that this could be answered simply. Who doesn’t think that most things can be answered simply at the age of 19, when all of your worries come down to what outfit you’re going to wear and what your drink (or boy) of choice will be that night?

As we get older, it gets more complicated. What once fulfilled us during our teenage years or even early 20s, is replaced by real feelings; Love, tragedy, pain, emptiness, loneliness, happiness, boredom, curiosity, anger…I could go on for hours. I’m not saying that you don’t feel any of these when you’re younger, the stakes just get higher as we age. We have less time and all of us can hear that clock ticking.

There are two types of people. The first is that who is content. Status quo is a great thing for this person. The middle of the road is comfortable. This person may think that they want more (we all do) but they aren’t willing to go out and get more. The reality is, going out to get the things that you DESIRE is difficult. People who are content don’t want to face difficult. The more difficult something is, the more danger it presents and the less chance that things will stay status quo. Scary steps outside of the norm. It removes a person from their comfort zone and pushes boundaries. Content people don’t push boundaries. The second type of person does though.

This second type of person will always want more. They aren’t OK with status quo. In fact, they HATE status quo. It’s boring, unappealing, and presents little to no opportunity. The person who wants more fights for more. They are ok with getting a little bloody. Their battle wounds show where they’ve been. Scars are their reminders of how they’ve gotten to where they are. Because, let’s face it. Anyone who has accomplished anything has a scar, scab, bump or bruise here or there.

The second type of person is passionate. They aren’t alive…they LIVE. They take advantage of the situation without being pushed. They realize that their time here is short and they utilize every tool they were given. When they run out of those tools, they create new ones. They always fight for more. Laziness isn’t an option, it’s a disease. They don’t realize that they won’t ever be the best, because they will die trying to be the best…that THEY can be. Sometimes it hurts to be this second type of person. But, the hurt is worth it.

What type of person are you? 

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If You’re Looking For an Amazing Electrician…

I have had the best experience with Mel Carr Electric. I feel like it can be very difficult to find a good company from the “service” industry but I have nothing but AMAZING things to say about this company. They aren’t the cheapest electricians in the area but they are well worth the extra dollars. My first experience with them was a panicked call on a Saturday afternoon when the hanging light above our bar fell out of the ceiling without warning and landed nicely in our sink. Electric + Water = Not a great idea. They were so helpful and tried to give me direction over the phone on how to solve my problem. Not being the handiest person in the world left them coming to my house first thing Monday morning and neatly replacing the light with nothing but $100 minimum charge. Beautiful.

So, this week, when we had an issue at one of our investment properties. The tenant had not paid her electric and National Grid took the meter out. When she finally settled up, National Grid advised us that in order for them to reinstate her account, we would have to have a full inspection. Without delay, I called Mel Carr. I was floored by the customer service I received.

Not only were they diligent on updating us with the status of the job, but they were timely, friendly and knowledgeable. They made the job seemless because they made it THEIR responsibility to follow-up with the city and not ours. There was a slight error made and they were back IMMEDIATELY to resolve it. Their relationship with the city took all of the pressure off of us to have a city inspection. As a mom, wife, business owner and just a person with very little time, people like this make my life SO much easier and I am SO grateful!!!!

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This gave me goosebumps…

For any of you ladies out there who have asked this question or have daughters who have asked this question…”Am I going to be pretty…” A MUST SEE.

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Should Babies Be Allowed in Movie Theaters?

My husband and I try to get out ever so often for date night.  We go through the production;  Getting a babysitter in advance being a large part of that.  Last night was our night.  Any of you who have children understand how nice it is to get out just the two of you and enjoy a glass of wine without wondering if the baby monitor will start lighting up or if your toddler will through chicken nuggets at the elderly woman sitting behind you during lunch.  We went to 677 Prime and had a fabulous dinner.  Afterwards, we caught an 8:20 movie.  As we settled into our seats, we heard a loud “MAMA?” behind us.  I, joined by every other mother in the theater, immediately turned around.  Than, slightly annoyed, I thought to myself, “who brings their baby to an 8:30 movie?”  In fact, who brings a BABY to a movie at all!?  I know once you become parents you are supposed to be more understanding of children in public places but in my opinion, there is a time and a place.  The child cried for almost the entire movie and when she wasn’t crying, she was blabbering.  With about 20 minutes to go, a gentleman (whom in my opinion should have received an applause) asked the couple to please take the baby out of the theater.  I was surprised to see that none of the ushers made a move to remove the couple and the baby during their checks.  Should there be a rule against babies in night-time movies?

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