Hello, All!  I recently attended a luncheon hosted by one of my fave “Friends of Belladerm”, Darla Hill with Principal Financial Group.  There was a wonderful speaker and I decided I wanted to pass on the message to all of you.
While we feasted on yummy gyros at Santorini, we enjoyed a presentation by Julie Hill from Salem Communications.  She had an awesome energy, and a great message.  In a nutshell, she challenged us all  in 5 steps, to a 21 Day Challenge.
Step 1) Take a 21 Day Positive Mental Attitude view on life.  Attitude is a choice!
Step 2) Associate with upbeat, positive people.  During the 21 day program, make it a goal to be people with positive attitudes.
Step 3) Be selective on what you read, listen to and watch.  Be proactive on what you feed your mind and spirit during the challenge!
Step 4) Commit to an exercise program for 21 days.  What a powerful way to release negative stress!
Step 5) Start a Gratitude Journal.  Sit down daily and write out what you are grateful for.  Friends, Oprah swears this alone changed her life!
That is the short version, of course, but Julie was great and I think this message can start us all on our journey to a more positive mental attitude.  Thank you to Julie and Darla!
On that note, have a POSITIVE day!

Ok, I promise this blog will not always be me ranting about products I love. But, I can not ignore this one!
Check out these pictures of Robin Bernens, RN and owner of Belladerm MedSpa. On 11/27/07 she started testing a new Glo Minerals product we had just gotten in, gloLash Enhance Eyelash Serum. We were familiar with similar products as we have a client that had outstanding results with another brand. However, we wanted to be sure the Glo product stood up to those results. Boy, did it ever!
Check out Robin’s after shots taken on 12/7/08 – just over two months later. I was speechless when I saw the before as I’d gotten so used to Robin’s long lashes I didn’t even realize how well it had actually worked. We are thinking that she will go in to maintenance and just use it once a week, as they are now PERFECT. Read on to learn more about it. And don’t forget, we’ve chosen it as the product of the month so you get 10% off the $145 price! Makes so much more sense than extensions or falsies, doesn’t it?
A once a day simple application delivers visible results in just 3 to 8 weeks. You’ll notice stronger, longer, healthier lashes with continued use. Once you achieve desired results, product can be used as little as once a week to maintain your current look!
Other benefits:
FDA-certified formulation to safely enhance eyelashes.

• helps promote longer, stronger, more beautiful lashes
• ophthalmologist-tested, safety tested, suitable even for contact lens wearers
• hypo-allergenic
• gentle enough to use every night
• nourishes with essential proteins, vitamins and minerals
• eyelashes appear fuller, thicker and stronger
• strengthening agents help protect lashes against breakage

Welcome! As many of you may know, I do a monthly newsletter for Belladerm. It’s been a great tool to connect with our clients and it’s always fun to hear their feedback when I see them at the spa. So, we’ve decided to do one better. Why not have a forum where we can continue to educate and inform, but offering you the chance to share feedback and questions with us (and better yet, each other!) anytime you want. Robin and the girls at the spa will regularly chime in, so feel free to direct your comments/questions to any of us. With that, welcome to my first ever foray into blogging. I look forward to your comments…please read on to learn about my very favorite product ever!
You probably remember when lip plumpers first came out. They sting, they burn, they tingle, they irritate. And most of the time, they don’t work. Imagine my absolute joy to test out the Skin Medica TNS LipPlump System at a recent event and watch it work right before my eyes! Literally, I look in the mirror every time I use it and watch in awe. I’ve now gotten in to the habit of making whoever is with me when I apply it watch the amazing transformation, too. I had a meeting yesterday with our new friend Annie, Editor in Chief of Minnage Magazine. I demonstrated it for her during this meeting (I’m sure she thought that was a bit strange at first). She was so impressed that not only is she going to use it herself, she’s going to use it on all of the models in an upcoming photo shoot for the magazine. She’s even going to do an editorial on the product!
It is a two step process beginning with Lip Renewal. This moisturizing cream combines the rejuvenating strength of Nouricel-MD (those of you that use TNS Recovery Complex know how great this stuff is) and collagen-filling spheres to enhance the fullness and smooth surface imperfections. And it really does this. You follow with the Lip Plumper. This is the really cool part…this clear gloss enhances the natural color of your lips. No more lipstick needed – you suddenly have gorgeous rosy lips. No pain, no irritation, great texture. I’m a fan for life!
So, check out the LipPlump System and all of our other great products and have a Happy Holiday season!