by Colleen If you follow my personal Instagram, you may know that I just came back from a trip over to Singapore. While I was there I had the opportunity to try Virgin Active, a really fabulous fitness center by the Virgin group. I have family and friends who live in Singapore and so I joined […] Read more…
by Alix I wanted it as soon as I heard about it! Awake at 3 am, midnight in Copertino, I placed my order, and then waited 2 months… it is finally on my wrist and I propose a little “What I like/don’t like about the Apple Watch!! First impression, as we have become accustomed from […] Read more…
Photo: Soul Cycle by Colleen After a particularly frustrating and long day on set (model was 2 hours late, we had to hurry to catch the light) the hair stylist I was working with on the photo shoot suggested we go to Soulcycle to “sweat it out” she said. Normally I run to de-stress, and […] Read more…
by Alix Twice a week before going to work, I offer myself a selfish moment of freedom just for me and I jump out of my bed – not always fresh and ready – at 6am to go to my power yoga class. I like yoga more and more. I know it’s good for my […] Read more…
by Alix Spring has finally shown itself and Summer is on its way. The tricky question is: are you ready and confident to break out your swimsuit? So I’m hoping this will help you to start working out with a little selection of my favorite apps for fitness. It’s time to sweat and suffer a bit […] Read more…
by Colleen Crouched on all fours, I’m in position to try an ab exercise on the Megaformer guided by trainer to the stars, Sebastien Lagree. No problem, I say to myself, I’ve done Pilates, I’m a runner, I can do this, but as I pull my knees towards the front of the machine I feel […] Read more…
by Alix Run, Drive, Sleep?? Repeat… Colleen has already told you about our relay last Friday. She and I and our 10 other co-runners crossed the start line of the Florida Keys Ragnar Relay between Miami and Key West. Approximately 320 kms/ 199 Miles covered by 12 runners split into two vans of 6 runners […] Read more…
by Colleen Here at Blush & Beyond we are very into running and each year we sign up for more races. So far Alix and I have done several half marathons, the full marathon, countless 5 and 10ks, the color run and the foam run! It’s not so much to compete but to have a […] Read more…
by Colleen I’ve often wondered if mixing up my own skin care using natural ingredients would give me the results that I expect from expensive commercial cosmetic companies, or would I end up with dripping avocado and egg white concoctions leaving me with breakouts and a messy kitchen. Enter the world of Brigitte Abella, an […] Read more…
by Alix Christmas and New Year’s are over! However many of us will desperately remember them for the weeks to come! Am I the only one who had too many cocktails, glasses of champagne and Christmas goodies such as our precious foie gras?? You are going to say, “You’re French, you will lose it in […] Read more…