 
 The weather is finally cooling, which means that our Tuscan Wine Therapy Collection is in high production in the Bella Luccè kitchens. I am often greeted by the alluring aroma of crisp red wine as I open the door to my office (thanks to the products, not because the staff is hitting the bottle while I am away), and- let me tell you- that aroma is pleasantly addictive. Exhibit A: our Bacchus Body Oil. Cleverly disguised in miniature wine bottle, the emerald glass holds a luscious body oil that harnesses the power and aroma of burgundy grapes. Slather it on daily after showering to lock in moisture or try it as a silky massage oil for those nights by the roaring fires. Even Bacchus (the Roman god of wine and intoxication) would be proud. 
 Confession: This isn’t so much a “latest” obsession, but an ongoing obsession that I was startled to realize I have not yet shared with my gentle readers. Introducing Leg Shine by Michael Kors, or- as my husband calls it- “Lela’s Leg Deodorant.” All kidding aside, this silky stick glides on effortlessly- try it on legs, arms and dècolletage. In its wake you’ll find a divine aroma, a thin veil of moisture and a subtle, sexy shimmer. Not exactly the “I just rolled myself in glitter” effect….let’s let the teenagers of America reclaim that look. This is subtle, yet sumptuous. Loves it. 
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Brimming with potent antioxidants that wage war on the free radicals responsible for aging, pomegranate seed oil is also rich in ellagic and punicic acids, which are reknowned for their ability to increase skin elasticity as they moisturize and protect dry skin. It takes 200+ pounds of fresh pomegranates to yield one pound of costly pomegranate seed oil. Find it in: Spiced Pomegranate & Yogurt Detox, Nourishing Sandalwood & Almond Creme 
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” - Vince Lombardi 
Dry, chapped lips are an unfortunate reality of winter. Thankfully, outrageously priced lip scrubs don’t have to be. You can recreate a simple version of those department store concoctions at home- for a fraction of the price. For less than a nickel per application, you can use this handy little tip to help loosen and gently remove dead skin for a Pitt-worthy pucker. Take a pinch of brown sugar and gently rub onto moistened lips (don’t attempt this dry or you’ll risk raw, overly exfoliated lips). Rinse with warm water and immediately apply chapstick. I do this routine several times per week throughout autumn and winter and it yields beautiful results in seconds! 
Christine B. of Akron, Ohio. As our latest drawing winner, she’s enjoying a host of goodies from our new Asian Indulgences Collection. It’s a package worth more than $75…congratulations! Want your chance to win? Enter here. 
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I *heart* CaliforniaMay 4, 2008I am on a plane headed home to South Carolina and I cannot wait to hug my babies and kiss my husband. It’s been an incredibly long month and I have perpetually been on the road, but I’ve had a fantastic time and feel as though I’ve moved mountains in terms of what I’ve been able to accomplish on the Bella Luccè front. New catalogues are coming right up, educational teleseminars for wholesale clients are planned, decadent new products await in the wings and we’ve got some exciting new talent in the office. Tomorrow we welcome Jackie to our team as she slides into the driver’s seat while Abby takes leave to be a new mommy. I can’t wait to have her join us… Mimi and I thoroughly enjoyed San Diego. Though I was tethered to my laptop by day, I did get to lounge on the balcony overlooking the marina as I worked, Dave Matthews cooing in my ears via my iPod and- let me tell you- there are worse ways to tackle your workload. We enjoyed several delicious meals in the Balboa Park area and giggled ourselves silly the way only sisters can. Saturday was our “play day” when we vowed not to attend a single meeting, not to answer a solitary business email, but to conquer the city with a vengeance. And how… We fueled up on some room service breakfast before heading to La Jolla to join a deep-sea kayaking expedition. That was the best money I have spent in a while- it was surprisingly affordable and scads of fun. Mimi and I ventured out to the La Jolla caves via La Jolla Kayak and spent a relaxing few hours out on the water. I will insert here- much to Mimi’s chagrin- that she was the first kayaker to tip the boat and land in the ocean. She almost took me with her, but I managed to hold steady as the wave hit. We saw seals and pelicans and tons of leopard sharks as they swam right by our boat. I took lots of pictures with a waterproof camera, but it will be a week or so before I can get them developed and I’m crossing my fingers that they turn out well. My forearms ached after hours of paddling and Mimi’s legs were rosy with sunburn, but it was worth every minute. We were hoping to go hang gliding, though the winds weren’t quite strong enough. We did, however, manage to go paragliding at Torrey Pines Gliderport. Launching was an intense experience…with an instructor and parachute strapped to your back, you run directly towards the edge of a cliff and wait for the wind to lift you as you jump off the edge. Not for the faint of heart, but the 25 minute flight that followed certainly justified that moment of panic. We effortlessly glided up and down the cliffs, over the ocean and past a dizzying number of beautiful Cliffside mansions. It was so perfect and serene up there that you can’t help but be in the most delightful mood. Mimi and I glided at the same time and our instructors kept circling one another so we could snap pics of the other and yell back and forth about the incredible views. Back on the ground, we ventured out to Barbarella’s which easily wins the award as the cutest restaurant I have ever laid eyes on. The weather was gorgeous and we dined on the patio, surrounded by lush flowers, neighborhood dogs and a roaring outdoor fireplace. The artisan cheese platter was compromised of manchego and brie, toasted French bread, organic honeycomb and almonds and I do believe that I polished it off in record time, as a slightly-aghast Mimi looked on. The Bib & Blue Salad was scrumptious and the Baked Pasta Forno (hold the pancetta) was the perfect ending. We crashed into bed early- totally exhausted, but truly fulfilled. I miss my sister already and can’t wait to see her again soon. In the meantime, I have voluntarily grounded myself as I am ready to spend some time at home. I’ve posted a sampling of the many paragliding pictures and hope to add the deep-sea kayak shots soon. Enjoy! 
Flying high above the cliffs…if you look closely, that’s Mimi’s parachute in the upper-right corner.
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