Barbie Dress Up

I was so moved and impressed when I saw this article on Black Barbie's Auction by Vogue Italy. How appropriate is this issue for everyone of all ages and ethnicity's, especially during this time of year. On her 50th anniversary, Barbie celebrated Vogue Italia's Black Issue, the acclaimed and innovative edition that impressed the fashion world in July 2008. Society is changing and Barbie is ready to assume her role as a protagonist. Black Barbies are now more popular than ever and are becoming a new kind of icon. The most famous doll in history has always been a silent witness of human life, changing her look and style according to events and trends in the real world. Now Barbie is ready to talk to the world. And she begins her new life with Vogue Italia by celebrating black beauty.

These images are breathtaking as barbie transforms playfully into a visual glamorous lifestyle icon... AMAZING! Vogue Magazine's are notorious for taking fashion above and beyond to the next level!

(images courtesy of Vogue Italia)

I am suddenly inspired to create The Barbie Candle Collection by Helen Julia! ;-) Stay tuned...

CYBER MONDAY!!!

Black Friday is officially over! Cyber Monday is in effect! Get your major discounts and deals when you shop online! Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The countdown begins until Christmas is here! That means crowded malls, difficult parking, long lines, rude customers fighting for the last Elmo, Wii Fit and Playstation 4 (PS4). I cannot keep up with what's hot and what's not! Shop online to AVOID the in-store chaos!

Helen Julia is giving away a Zippo Candle Lighter ($14.95 value) with every purchase of $50 or more. FREE SHIPPING is also included on all orders! We have extended our Zippo Candle Lighter promotion through December 11, 2009. FREE SHIPPING on all orders (no minimum amount required) expires on Tuesday, December 1st!

No promotional code necessary! Free Shipping and Free Zippo Candle Lighter is automatic!

Happy Shopping!!!

Can You Keep A Secret?

The sexiest fashion show of the year has arrived! The Victoria's Secret 2009 Fashion Show is Tuesday, December 1st @ 10pm EST on CBS! These bombshell beauties have an amazing show prepared just for you! Lace, feathers and wings have never looked so fashionable. Get ready, sit back and enjoy the show!

While we're speaking of bombshell beauties, Sessilee Lopez, Victoria's Secret fashion model, has partnered with Helen Julia to create Sessilee Lopez's holiday candles scented in Amber, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Musk; Helen Julia's Cashmere Cloud Soy Candle. Sessilee Lopez is considered fashion's next IT girl, the new generation of supermodels! Sessilee Lopez has graced covers of many fashion magazines including Vogue Italia.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled with plenty of joy, laughter and cheer! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Have A Fabulous Thanksgiving!

It's Thanksgiving Eve and I am still in disbelief tomorrow is Thanksgiving! What a year this has been! Life comes at us fast and hard and have its share of negative experiences such as losses, setbacks, disappointments and unfulfilled dreams. These experiences can overwhelm us at times to the point where we focus only on negatives and lose sight of the many blessings that are showered on us on a daily basis. Let's take this time to count our many blessings and focus on what to be thankful for!

(image courtesy of PointClickHome.com)

From our family to yours… Happy Thanksgiving from Helen Julia New York

Feel Good Mondays: Take The Edge Off!

That time of year is officially here! Holiday Season!!! We can all use "something" to take the edge off from the spending frenzy we are pressured into! So, with that said I have to refer and suggest this product that I have recently tried a few days ago... INA CRYSTALS! Ohhh Myyy Goodnesss!!! INA CRYSTALS is a detoxifying white gold crystal bath salt that is equivalent to a 3-day detox program! I kid you not!!!

Empty the entire container into bathtub filled with 6" of water and allow to completely dissolve. Fill your tub with 98 degree water and submerge for 30 minutes. Let me just tell you every woman (and man) should try this! Trust me, you will thank me later! After my first INA CRYSTALS bath I felt like I just had a shot of Tequila without an actual intake of alcohol. I felt GREAT!!! (wink)

Ok, so here comes the $$$.... it's $85 for 35.2 oz! That is a steal! Compare a 3-day detox diet to a bath salt pamper session... You do the math!

I would suggest you do this on a Friday night while you have the weekend to recoup and relax for a few days (or a day/night when you do not have obligations and errands to attend to the next day). Your body will thank you forever!

You can purchase INA CRYSTALS at any Space NK Apothecary store location.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I look forward to hearing about your experience!

Light It Up!

That would be lighting your Helen Julia Candle with your new chic Zippo Candle Lighter! So now we are past Indian Summer and the cold weather has made its entrance whether we're ready for it or not! It's the perfect time to sit back, relax and light a candle! Why not do it in style! With every $50 purchase from Helen Julia you will receive a new FREE Zippo Candle Lighter now through December 1st (one lighter per order)!

No promotional code is necessary. If your purchase is $50 or more, you will automatically receive your free gift. Show your friends how sophisticated you are! Save your book of matches for your incense. Whip out your Zippo instead!

Pick Me UPS...

As in United Parcel Service to be your FREE shipping method when you shop with Helen Julia! We are offering shipping absolutely FREE (Ground Service) on your entire order now through November 21st. No promotional code necessary. Just SHOP and shipping will automatically be FREE!

The holidays are approaching us FAST! Thanksgiving is in two weeks! My goodness... I cannot believe it myself! Stock up on your favorite Helen Julia candles while shipping is FREE!

Tis the season to be jolly... fa la la la la la la la la... :-)