BEAR FLAG FEAST

Located in Newport Beach on the Peninsula and at the Crystal Cove Promenade, Bear Flag Fish Company is not to be missed.  Founded in 2007 by Thomas Carson, a newport native who grew up working on his father's fishing boat.  Bear Flag is my #1  choice for fresh seafood, sushi and overall casual dining  experience.  A great crew with buzzing energy awaits to please your Bear Flag experience. 

Fresh fish daily served with a great attitude.

I love the energy here at Bear Flag, It's a team effort and you feel it.

Simple decor, inside or outside.  After a day on the beach we love to come here and relax  outside with our favorite fish tacos.

Fresh sushi with your "itamae" sushi chef

fresh guacamole, coconut water, and shrimp cocktail

Head South for a little water, sand, surf, sun and seafood.  You won't be disappointed!  Thank You Bear Flag for being "The New Seafood Generation"

Routine Remedies

I use these 7 products every day and some twice a day.  No matter where i'm traveling, I make sure they are stowed away in my luggage. I can honestly say these products really work and have helped my skin enormously.  As we age we loose our estrogen, ( among other things) the levels fall, and studies show that the loss of estrogen can cause dryness, shrinking, and fine wrinkles.  Our skin does have some ability to repair itself, so no matter your age, it's important to do everything you can to prevent further damage.  The above items are a solution for putting moisture and a bit of repair back into my dry skin.  

A friend of mine recently told me about NERIUM FIRM CREAM  I have to say after using for a few weeks I can honestly see a change  in the crapeing of my skin on my arms and above my knees. As we age we loose so many hormones that keep our body moist inside and out! but I do believe there are quality products out there that can slow down the clock just a bit.  NERIUM products are made with NAE-8 extract, derived from the Cerium oleander and aloe vera plants. So far I do like what I see.

Acezone  I didn't experience acne as a teenager but I have as an adult.  Acne, cyst, "zits"  it's all unpleasant.  This topical white gel works great and fast!  I did get it from my dermatologist and he gave me a coupon for my purchase.  Be sure to ask your doctor for one, it is expensive.  If iI have a cystic breakout or pimple, I apply Aczone several times a day and it will be gone.  Many medicines leave your skin  dry and red, Aczone does not.  This is a must if you are having annoying breakouts.

I found BIAFINE CREAM in France in one of the many fabulous pharmacies. I keep a tube in the kitchen because it's great for kitchen burns and sun burns.  BIAFINE is featured in fashion editorials about must-have products from France.  If you are planning on a laser peel, BIAFINE is popular with cosmetic-surgery patients for after care. It's definitely worth a read. 

The moment I smooth on my Biotherm  A beautiful apricot scented lotion, I am instantly swept away to the isle of Capri. This Lait Corporel is incredibly light and milky, you can feel your skin drink in the moisture.  This lotion is packed with Vitamin F and derived from Apricots and my skin feels and smells feminine and beautiful. 

Last summer we traveled to Martha's Vineyard and I stumbled upon Arianna, a skincare boutique and found this magical eye serum Premier Supreme Eye Infusion from the Dead Sea.  Not only does it work wonders but a year later and I still have some left.  I use this product EVERY morning as soon as I wake up.  It is pricey indeed, but I continue to get my money's worth. In the morning if I have a few dark circles or puffiness, I apply the serum and it begins to do the job. I will defenitely purchase again, in fact, it's almost that time.  

I lather  PHYSIODERMIE cream all over my face, neck and chest.  If your skin is on the dryer side you might benefit from this cream.  It has a nice clean smell, not overpowering. 

LACRéME CUCUMBER for your eyes, I use LACRéME before applying my makeup and before bedtime. I love the refreshing smell of the cucumber.  During the day I throw it in my bag and  love to apply right after my workout.   

Summer Shimmer

EMI-JAY /  NARS / VALERIE / BOBBI BROWN / NUXE / Lacrème Beaute /

The bud of the tiare flower is soaked in the finest coconut oil and then blended for a translucent chocolate shimmer.  It looks as good  on as it sounds.  It feels like you stepped right in the sand in Tahiti.

NARS BODY GLOW 

NARS EYESHADOW - OUTER LIMITS  This is my favorite eyeshadow for summer.  It's so soft and feminine and the shimmer catches the light just the right way.  You can also apply the shadow over brown or a mauve shadow. 

Have a little Aloha spirit today

The vintage and old school feel of these Hawaiian Postcards  make me smile.  I always buy several when we travel to Hawaii and then send a few to my friends and family.  For the past several years I have written postcards to our family and  send them to our home.  We usually   beat them back, but it's so nice to open the mailbox and get a reminder of our vacation.  One day when I hit 100... why not? I hope to be reading these postcards and reflecting back on our many happy journey's.   Happy travels and feel beautiful.  ALOHA