given the recent, yet not so sudden downturn of the economy, and in an effort to become a better saver, i've resolved to only attend events where they offer free wine. this doesn't make me a moocher, you see, if the event is advertising "complementary wine" then they want you to attend and to have your fill of it.
my first exploratory outing using this methodology was to the LeMetric event at Saks Fifth Avenue, hosted by BettyConfidential.com on Thursday evening. i gathered a gaggle and we went unknowingly to the back of the shoe floor (10022-SHOE, the floor's very own zip code).
the speakers at the event were none other than Betty's own style + beauty editor Lois Joy Johnson, Elline Surianello, founder and CEO of LeMetric hair center, INC., and Valerie White, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Executive Coach and author.
Elline spoke first, giving a background of the LeMetric system and how it came to be. she suffers from alopecia, a disease that causes her hair to fall out, and after living with this condition for her entire life, she finally realized she could do something about it. she began to design her own hair pieces, pieces that stayed put with practically nothing to hold onto, pieces that were different than anything she had ever know before. quickly she realized that she could help other women as well, and from this grew what LeMetric is today: a custom hair replacement strategy for women. she is very clear that she only does women, and "only hair on the head!" Ms. Elline also made it clear that the cause of hair loss is rarely physical, and more often than not it is caused or made worse by mental factors, i.e. tragedy, loss of a loved one, life change, etc.
enter Dr. Valerie White. Dr. White was very helpful in getting the audience understand that a woman is defined by her hair but that there are things she can do to remain confident even through difficult times. things such as shifting the balance of thinking in order to remain positive.
it segued nicely into Lois's topic: the 10 rules to follow to be healthy, hot and happy. don't worry, i wrote them all down for you to read:
1. get rid of belly fat, muffin tops and that belly: buy a SPANX full body suit for spring
2. get measured for a new bra, the new average size is a 36D (!)
3. buy more dresses than tops and bottoms (they don't cut you in half)
4. buy 1 pair of new jeans
5. substitute a self tanner for body lotion "makes you look yummier"
6. get botox (or if you're against, please see title of post), a good concealer and big sunglasses
7. use fashion as strategy
8. show arms, legs and decolletage
9. cut out the size label on your clothes
10. keep up appearances, specifically beauty wise
if you go back and re-read my intro to this piece you'll see that the last item on this list and free wine mission do not necessarily mix, but they do have something in common. it is that cutting back on entertainment is admirable, but cutting back on beauty necessities, eye brow waxing for example, is not. remember that girls.
i started the event with one purpose in mind (free wine) i left learning a few valuable lessons and hearing motivational women speak, plus i got to look at some very pretty shoes. i feel that it was a very successful inaugural free wine outing. if you know of any more, or would like me to cover yours feel free to let me know.
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