Jenny & Jeremy... Wedding Day!

Last month I described the amazing wedding I attended at Bullock Wilshire, promising to get back with you on the charming young couple and more about the event…so, here we go!

First, the darling groom, that Jenny describes as “seven year stand-up comedian, working as a screen writer…. sitting down!!!” couldn’t have been more loving and adorable.  The ceremony, written and directed by the two of them, was a very unique and special channeling of the couple’s philosophy on style and substance.  But, let’s get to the important part….THE FOOD!!!

You see, our lovely bride made her own wedding cake and designed her wedding menu,  trusting the actual catering to a second company…( a girl has to have a moment free from the kitchen when she’s in “the white dress “ mode!)  The menu was created by her personal enterprise, SPORK FOODS, a Los Angeles based Gourmet Vegan Food Company. This enterprise is owned and operated by Jenny and her sister Heather Goldberg.

The philosophy of their, innovative cuisine emphasizes organic, local and seasonal ingredients.  They offer Organic Vegan cooking classes, on and off line, home healthy eating consultations, and private cooking parties. We were all lucky enough to taste and learn all about this popular cuisine at the wedding.
Truth is, here at JA Cosmetics, we love to eat!...little nibbles of tasty scrumptiousness throughout the day…just nibbles mind you, we do come from a modeling background!  So, as girls do, we share recipes, experiences, and friends, in tastiness, and nothing is better than something gastronomically new. We are now hooked on SPORK FOODS.  Their new cooking domain, featuring vegan cooking shares their visually appetizing excitement of flavorful burst of delight.  Visit www.sporkfoods.com to learn more.

Jenny and Heather are like the good sisters in a fairy tale, leading us through the magical kingdom of rich healthy eating, casting off bad juju with well concocted spells of yummy deliciousness and showing us the way to the emerald city of fun dining.  These girls are truly a winning combination.  Everything they teach comes from the earth and is here to make your body run better.   They take care of the “little imperfections on the inside”, and I like to think we at JA Cosmetics help with the “little imperfections on the outside”.

It’s the future…really cool stuff.  I’m thinking the groom is never late for dinner… lucky man.

An Important Message from Judith, the "Mother Nag"

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend!  I know I did.  As I’m sure everyone had some fun in the sun, I want to take a moment to stress the importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV rays.  You’ve heard it a million times, but there is a good reason for this unrelenting repetition.   

Fun in the Sun!

In the 60’s & 70’s, sun reflectors ran ramped on the beaches, and at pools.  Everyone was blissfully unaware the havoc sun-kissed tans had on their skin.  Then as the years went by, numerous articles were released, aimed at educating the public on the dangers of the UV radiation, including serious premature aging and skin cancer.  Marketers soon after came out with a lotion intended to block skin from the harmful rays.  Of course, we all know this now as sunscreen.  Although this was a wonderful advance, I remember most being unwilling to slather thick lotion in the hot sun, all while giving up their gorgeous tan.  However the past ten years or so, popular magazines and brands have launched campaigns, pushing consumers to get serious about protecting their skin from sun damage.  



I was always diligent about covering my skin in the sun, even when I was younger.  But as I realized a few years back, sometimes that is not enough.  I discovered I had skin cancer on my nose, most likely, as my doctor pointed out, from sun exposure while driving.  I see now more than ever how important it is to wear sunscreen whenever your skin has any contact with UV rays.  Even if it’s just a walk around the block.  I was lucky the cancer I had was easily treatable, but not everyone is that fortunate.  Doctors recommend to regularly check your skin.   Pay attention to odd freckles, moles, and growths on your skin, and consult your doctor if you notice any changes. For example, a change in a mole can indicate potential skin cancer.  Early detection is definitely key!  

Of course, we cannot deny our longing for gorgeous tanned skin.  Thankfully, sunless tanning has made enormous leaps.  What used to be streaky, orange, and smelly, is now easy applicable product, providing a bronzed color.  Just remember to exfoliate your skin before application, and to wash those hands after, and you are ready to debut your beautiful glow, cancer free!

Here at Judith August Cosmetics, we love our “Invisible Stockings”,a tinted lotion providing natural-looking color that gives you sexy silky legs!  Our product goes one step further to also provide coverage for skin imperfections, such as spider veins, bruises, freckles, and more.   Click here to check it out!

Like anything, the more often you incorporate these practices into your daily routine, it will become like second nature.  So remember to wear sunscreen, lots of hats, and invest in a great sunless tanner.  And in case you’re wondering, yes, these are orders straight from the “mother nag”!