50 Won 50

This past February 14th, I implemented a Referral Program wherein I offered 10% off your next appointment as my way of saying "Thank You". Well I have since revised that Program wherein I now offer 50% off to first time clients AND 50% OFF YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT for referring your family, friends, co-workers, etc.

Last week I mailed out a lot of Thank You cards. If I inadvertently missed you, please let me know. In the meantime, continue on my beautiful busy bees. The endorsements are much appreciated!

Trick or Treatment

Do you or someone you know use Avon's product line "Anew"? If so, did you hear that earlier this month, the FDA called out Avon regarding their misleading ads on Anew's anti-wrinkle product claims?

Basically, Avon was claiming that Anew could change the cellular structure of your skin. Hello Avon!!! Only a drug can do that and you're not in the pharmaceutical business!! Anyway, you can view the FDA's letter to Avon here.

In the meantime, if you have questions about your wrinkles, call me and I'll tell it to you straight: The only tricks I have are in the form of facial treatments that will give the illusion of reducing, diminishing or appearing to erase fine lines and wrinkles.

See you in the treatment room... with an iron in my hand. :-)

Wisdom vs. Wrinkles

Last week I celebrated the 25th anniversary of my 21st birthday and though my face does not reflect any wrinkles, life has taught me some age old wisdom about God, love, people, situations, etc.

Though I'm in the business of manufacturing perfect beauty, I tease myself by saying the real keys to looking young are: 'Keep your body tight, eyes bright, teeth white, and your attitude right!'

Who else would agree with me?

By the way, the picture within this post was taken over 20 years ago. At the time, I obviously didn't know what I was doing with my eyebrows! I also didn't smoke, I didn't drink soda, and I avoided the sun at all costs. I worked out like a fiend, ate really healthy, and drank lots of water.

If you don't have someone taking care of your skin right now, I volunteer to do it! Let me erradicate your acne, brighten up your dull, dry skin, and erase those blemishes. It will cost you, but not too much when you sign up for a Membership.

The signs of youth are only a few treatments away. What are you waiting for? Call me today to schedule your appointment this week.

This Stuff Defies Logic

Over the weekend, we did 5 weddings (Beverly Hills, Diamond Bar, Torrance, Malibu and Ojai). Of the three I did, the last bride would have been a challenge without my faithful "Stay Don't Stray" eyeshadow/concealer primer by Benefit.

You know how I feel about waxing the eyebrows, and in a pinch, my bride did just that! When I saw her, she told me that she got burned by the wax, however, upon further examination it appeared that a thin layer of skin had been removed. Eyeshadow alone will not cover that. A substandard eyeshadow primer will also not cover that. Here's where "Stay Don't Stray" defies logic and comes to the rescue: I had to spackle this stuff on to cover that booboo. Yes, spackle. Because the eyes move so much, it is the last place you want to spackle on makeup. However, the beauty of this product is that you couldn't tell how much I used AND this product did not move!

"Stay Don't Stray" ERASES under eye lines, discoloration and booboos from that dreaded wax I continue to tell everyone not to use for shaping the eyebrows. WAX DOES NOT SHAPE EYEBROWS!! IT ONLY REMOVES HAIR (AND SKIN) AND SOMETIMES WILL BURN YOU!!

Anyway, ignore the few negative reviews from those that (unbeknownst to them) did not know how to use this product. The trick is to let it dry before applying your eyeshadows, concealers, powders, etc.

Please let me know how it works for you.

First Come... First Serve

Jennifer Smith was my very first client earllier today at my new location at 626 Broadway Street, Ste. 121, Santa Monica, CA. She is a member of MPBB and took advantage of the "Happy Hour" menu services.

It's Never Goodbye, Just See You Later

I celebrated my last night of teaching at Marinello Schools of Beauty at the same time students Lauren Jackman and Anais Cordova were celebrating their graduation. YAY!! I'm soooo proud of these two.

My experience at Marinello I will not soon repeat, however, the presence of Lauren and Anais, constantly reminded me of why I love to teach and will continue to do so at my new boutique in Santa Monica.

Lauren, Anais, a few current students as well as most of my graduate students, are wonderful, wonderful women whom I now call friends.
They can always call upon me for career advice, as a character reference, or just for further esthetic training. I love these guys!!

Now since I just publically confessed my friendship and love for these women, I hope they will now stop addressing me as "Ms. Monique".

"Monique" will do just fine. :-)

Monique Powers Beauty Boutique is Going to Broadway!

Isn't this exciting! Let me explain.

On October 2nd I will be moving my private studio of 7 years to a very public place on Broadway Street in Santa Monica. Yay!! My new address will be 626 Broadway Street, Suite 121, Santa Monica, CA.

I will be offering new and exciting levels of membership; longer hours of operation and some great new services. You'll definitely want to take advantage of these new changes now and this upcoming holiday season.