Bella Forte: August 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

The Italians are Bella Forte, too - Bring it on!

My sister sent me this - I think it's pretty cool!

Looks like beauty runs in the family...and so does the joy of sharing beauty secrets with the less fortunate! haha

"Ciao!! - Welcome to the House of Bella Forte!

Born from the Italian Royal Family Tradition of True Craftsmanship, Quality and Detail. The Forte Family was the Fashion and Style Designers of their Day in Naples,Italy in the early 1800’s. They put their great Love of Fashion in everything they touched from Head to Toe on everyone in the land….Today that Legacy lives on and has been passed down to the generations that represent the Forte family’s impeccable Signature Designs. For the great History left in the hands of the Forte Woman Today, this new adventure into the Style and Creation of making Beautiful Hair Styling Tools, along with all the Fabulous Baubles that go with it…will turn You into the Modern Day Princess!"

only bad news...the "bella forte" name might already be taken :(
but i thought you still might enjoy this!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

I'm a Blog Virgin! Introducing Bella Forté!

Hi Friends,

If you know me well, you're probably surprised that it's taken me this long to have my own blog. I am a Gemini: a lover of communication, blabbing, expressing myself, etc. But I was really inspired to finally create a blog of my own because I want to document and share my newest and greatest adventure: I'M GOING TO BEAUTY SCHOOL and am starting a product line based on everything that I learn.

I'm going to use this blog space to share everything that I experience, worry about etc. I'm going to provide tips, DIY beauty recipes, product reviews, new ideas and random thoughts. I'm going to reach out for a lot of help and opinions about my product line.

I'll probably share a lot of photos of my dog, Pistol, for no good reason except that she's extremely cute and makes me happy.

I finally came up with my "brand" name: Bella Forté. I've been making bath and beauty products for several years now, and had a lot of name ideas, such as Bitchen Beautician (old logo above, stolen from my old cooking show, Bitchen' Kitchen); Spoiled Rotten; Pistol Whipped, to name a few.

Bella Forté translates to "Beautiful and Strong". I like it because it represents how I want to be. The "Forté" part is easy, because, well, I can be a loud, stubborn hard-ass, and Forté is my last name. The "Bella" part takes some work. It's not easy being beautiful! My new career goal is to help to make beauty an easy accomplishment: on the inside and out.

Bella Forté is what I aim to be, and I want to help others feel strong and beautiful, too.

Please join me on my new adventure!

XOXOXOXOXOXOX

Stephene

(Your Bitchen Beautician)

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Bath & Body Product Prices

LOTION - $4 (4oz)

Vanilla-Cinnamon ("Sugar Tits")

Amber-Tangerine

Cherry Lemonade ("Cherry Bomb!")

Grapefruit, Lemongrass & Sweet Orange ("Sweet Citrus")

Lavender-Ylang Ylang ("Sweet Dreams")

BODY POLISH $4 (4oz) / $8 (8oz)

Vanilla-Cinnamon ("Sugar Tits")

Amber-Tangerine

Cherry Lemonade ("Cherry Bomb!")

Grapefruit, Lemongrass & Sweet Orange ("Sweet Citrus")

Lavender-Ylang Ylang ("Sweet Dreams")

Pumpkin Pie (Limited Edition)

SOAP $3 - $4

Buddha Goats Milk Soap ($5)

Bamboo Goats Milk Soap ($5)

Skull Goats Milk Soap ($4)

Massage Goats Milk Soap ($5)

SKIN CARE SERVICES

Bella “Dewy & Gorgeous” Facial

75 minutes $35

You will leave looking dewy and gorgeous after this facial. Excellent for dehydrated, stressed or aging skin. Your treatment begins with a relaxing hand and arm massage with sugar scrub and warm, vibrating mitts, then a calming facial cleanse with steam and LED lights that encourage cell regeneration. Next is an enzymatic exfoliation with AHAs, gentle extractions (if needed), lymph drainage massage with hot and cold stones for face, neck and shoulders and a hydrating eye treatment. An antioxidant serum is applied under a multivitamin masque and your facial is finished with a nourishing moisturizer. Complimentary lip/brow waxing included.

Bella “Party Girl” Detox Facial

75 minutes $35

Is your skin freaking out from stress or living la vida loca? Deep clean your pores and detoxify with a cleansing facial that includes a double-cleansing, steam with LED lights and ozone, thorough manual exfoliation, extractions, high frequency, lymph drainage for face, neck & shoulders with hot stones, a hand treatment with sugar scrub and warm, vibrating mitts, a soothing and regenerating Seaweed Masque and finished with hydration and a soothing eye treatment with cool stones. Complimentary lip/brow waxing included.

“SNAP OUT OF IT” RESURFACING TREATMENTS

Resurfacing treatments (or “peels”) use enzymes and acids to jump-start skin cell regeneration, sending messages to your body’s cells to fight bacteria and create collagen and elastin. Ingredients deeply penetrate the epidermis to revive skin while healing and preventing future break-outs. You will see fast results with peels and they are most beneficial when done in a monthly series.

All of my gentle peels require no downtime and just a little extra attention to moisturizer and sunscreen. Mild flaking sometimes occurs, but is managed with the Post Care Kit that’s included with all resurfacing treatments ($20 value).

“Virgin” Pomegranate-Enzyme Peel

60 minutes $45 (Includes a Post Care Kit)

For first-timers who are a little timid about a “peel”, I use an enzyme treatment. Get fast results with gentle enzymes for both aging skin and oily, break-out prone skin that needs deep exfoliating, tightening and brightening. Includes neck, arm and hand massage with exfoliating sugar scrub and warm, vibrating hand mitts. Followed by a Hydrating Multi-Vitamin Anti-Oxidant Masque or a Seaweed Masque to nourish and hydrate. Boosted with 20% lactic acid for extra brightening and smoothing effects (optional).

“Wake-Up Call” Gentle Peel

40 minutes $45 (Includes a Post Care Kit)

Kick sluggish skin in to high gear with this gentle peel that is safe for ethnic and sensitive skin types. Strengthens and brightens skin by treating sun damage and skin discolorations. Anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-acne, and anti-bacterial. Includes neck, arm and hand massage with exfoliating sugar scrub and warm, vibrating hand mitts.

“Anti-Hollywood” Mini-Facelift Peel

40 minutes $45 (Includes a Post Care Kit valued at $20)

A mild peel that hydrates, tightens and brightens but won’t make you look like Joan Rivers. Phytohormones plump and hydrate aging skin. Retinol (Vitamin A) increases cell turnover for a glow. Vitamin C strengthens skin by increasing collagen and elastin. Good for all skin types. Includes neck, arm and hand massage with exfoliating sugar scrub and warm, vibrating hand mitts.

All treatments are customized with serums and antioxidants.

BACK TREATMENT

Bella Sexy Customized Back & Arm Treatment

50 minutes $35

Relaxing and refreshing. Cleanse and exfoliate back and arms with a sugar scrub, customized clay mask, extractions and hydration. Relaxing back massage included!

WAXING

Brow $10

Lip $5

Chin $7

Underarm $10

Half Arm $10

Full Arm $20

Lower Leg $15

Upper Leg $20

Full Legs $30

Bikini $20

Tummy $7

Back $15 - $20

Nostrils $5

Ears $5

HOUSE CALLS

Made locally (SF Bay Area) with an extra $10 to go over the bridge. All treatments are included. Prices start at $50.

SPA PARTY

Prices start at $100 and are based on number of people, time and products used.

Please contact me for more details. You WILL get a great deal.

Gift Certificates Available!!