My BOOK Launch at ICON Awards and so much more!

SOFITEL, Los Angeles
opening of Riviera 31 Lounge
its a great spot!
by
Founder of "French Tuesdays" Jake Saady

 

OMG so much has happened since my last POST

Impossible to fit it all in one title:)

this will be an amazing post my dear friends

where to begin??

lets talk about some homemaking stuff first, as I am an official published homemaker now- my book Sofra with Beril Akcay is out! we will talk about that in a minute but first:

I don't know if you heard of the store called Party City

its my new hang out spot lately...

I was hopping to find some, cute wedding celebration cards for my friends getting married this summer- that's was the first time i went there and OMG! unbelievable! I loveee this place

every single option for very single party idea\YAY

i take gift wrapping very seriously, so does Party City :)

in August where i will be back from all my summer vacations- i will throw an amazing Party City party, stay tuned for pics!

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I want to talk about the latest photoshoot i did...well actually its a surprise photo shoot as i am going to launch a new product this fall- so exciting!!!

but i am keeping it a secret right now- this is a sneak peak of what we did, and my look and my costume...Maybe you can guess the product, who knows???

Paris is with me in the make-up room:)

if you like my make-up, you can send me a message to get connected with Catherine, my make-up artist, I have been working with her for a long time- always so happy with the results!

 Catherine did wonders that day_

and...action!

mystery :))))
himmmm what could this be

i am wearing my UGG boots with the outfit. its cold posing outside...had no choice...

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Gardening!!!

I am into gardening now!

Roger's Gardens

this should not come as a shock...i needed some kind of a meditation right?
to let go...unwind...keep calm...

Nature is the answer- i am telling you...

so from now on i will grow my own lemons:)

if you are in the Southern California definitely go to Roger's Gardens...its an amazing place...take your dogs with you...you can go around...look at the amazing products...shop....Fun!

I totally bought 5 of these:)

my lemon tree...she is a baby now...with my love and my gardeners help, she will grow fast and feed me lemons:))))

if you ask my why lemons:

Nutritional value

The average lemon contains approximately 3 tablespoons (50 mL) of juice.^{[citation needed]} Lemons and limes have particularly high concentrations of citric acid, which can constitute as much as 8% of the dry weight of these fruits (about 47 g/L in the juices^[21]); the juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid. These values vary depending on the cultivar and the circumstances in which the fruit was grown.

Lemons left unrefrigerated for long periods of time are susceptible to mold.

A bee on a Meyer lemon flower

Lemon, raw, without peel Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 121 kJ (29 kcal) Carbohydrates 9.32 g - Sugars 2.5 g - Dietary fiber 2.8 g Fat 0.3 g Protein 1.1 g Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.04 mg (3%) Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.02 mg (2%) Niacin (vit. B3) 0.1 mg (1%) Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.19 mg (4%) Vitamin B6 0.08 mg (6%) Folate (vit. B9) 11 μg (3%) Choline 5.1 mg (1%) Vitamin C 53 mg (64%) Calcium 26 mg (3%) Iron 0.6 mg (5%) Magnesium 8 mg (2%) Manganese 0.03 mg (1%) Phosphorus 16 mg (2%) Potassium 138 mg (3%) Zinc 0.06 mg (1%) Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Although lemons and limes may not be what you would choose for an afternoon snack, we consider them as powerhouses when we want to bring out the flavor of other foods. While both are available throughout the year, lemons are in the peak of their season around May, June and August while limes are at their peak from May through October.

Lemons are oval in shape and feature a yellow, texturized outer peel. Like other citrus fruits, their inner flesh is encased in eight to ten segments.

Usually smaller than lemons, limes are oval or round in shape having a diameter of one to two inches with green flesh and skin. They can be either sour or sweet depending on the variety; however, sweet limes are not readily available in the United States. Sour limes contain citric acid giving them an acidic and tart taste, while sweet limes lack citric acid and are sweeter in flavor. 

Nutrients in
Lemons and Limes, Juice
0.25 cup (61.00 grams)

Nutrient%Daily Value

 vitamin C46.7%

Calories (15)0%

 

By Theresa Cheung
Did you know the Ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking lemon juice was an effective protection against a variety of poisons, and that recent research has confirmed this belief?

There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances--notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene--that promote immunity and fight infection.

These are well-known health facts about lemons. But there’s so much more to this little yellow fruit. Here are 15 that I’ll bet you didn’t know. Whether you use them in the form of juice, teas, drinks, dressing, poultices or in the bath, take advantage of lemons’ natural healing power.

go to this link to find out about the 15 facts,
http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Physical-Health/Hidden-Health-Secrets-of-Lemons.aspx?p=2


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KEVAN HALL Fashion Show

Women of Distinction, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation had their annual luncheon event at the Beverly Hills Hotel...

Crohn's and Colitis is a very serious medical condition that lots of people suffer every year...Its very important to have more awareness to this disease in the society...I have been participating at the events for over 2 years now and its amazing to hear success stories from Crohn's and Colitis patients!

if you would like to find out more:

www.ccfa.org

Kevan Hall fashion was the finale of the luncheon, and I have most certainly enjoyed his Faboulous Gowns

here are my picks:

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shortly past fallowing weeks:

Lunch with the girls

Pacific Symphony, Night in China GALA

with my amazing Fox Fur Etoile 

and Versace Gown

the whole GALA was in the Night in China concept! how amazing is this picture!

almost forgot to mention my diamond bracelet that i wore with my outfit!

had a great time at the GALA
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than

off to Desert Hot Springs:

Two Bunch Palms Hotel

for a nice relaxing weekend...Two Bunch Palms is this magnificent boutque hotel with a natural spring water pool...also the SPA is very good...well i was in between very busy weeks so it was a good getaway for...also has to pack very little and very light:)

Missoni dresses

Pucci Top, great for the pool

i have to accessorise no matter what no matter where:)

my Lucky Eye bracelets. FAVS!!!

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its kind of a BLOG tradition for me to talk about the latest make-up stuff that i buy

well, i constantly buy new things...thats for sure...

because in order to apply great make-up that really is one of the important parts

there is stg new and stg better every single day!

its very crucial to keep up

my latest FAV brushes

the biggest one is SEPHORA 59- i am obssesed with it...i have never applied this good of a blush before this brush

the other two is: SEPHORA pro crease 10

                                      SEPHORA eyeliner precision 23

Hourglass lip gloss- that i apply before all the lipstick products

first Lip primer than Hourglass than lipstick than lipgloss:)))

Laura Mercier Eye Liner

SmashBox under eye primer

OLE Henriksen complete skin care serum set

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not a day goes by without somebody hating you!

I can hear you saying how true this is...

well, a few days ago, one of my friends called me and told me about a BLOG that is bashing
me and my oufit

I was like: who, what?
and of course checked it out immediately:)

its this BLOG called Moda ve Sosyete by Pelin Kaya

I have never heard of her before...she has a nice BLOG though, very up to date I would say...
(if you would like to check out the BLOG: modavesosyete.blogspot.com)

but she definitely hates me, that's for sure:)

OMG
she even has a problem because I call myself a socialite, LOL
Being a socialite is a definition of your life style- that's what I think... and given the fact that I am read from all around the world, of course I would like to describe my lifestyle to my readers with one word: Socialite

Just don't say Socialite when Pelin Kaya is around
:)

and it goes on and on about how awful everything that I do and wear and say...
Typical...

she is not the first, or will be the last
what can I say:
I LOVE HATERS

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and FINALLY

SOFRA with Beril Akcay

my book is out!

I don't remember the last time I was this happy and proud!
its the greatest feeling of all

 my Book launch at ICON Awards, Beverly Hills Hotel

the very first book that I have signed for my production company
so much more to come YAY!!!

I will have a whole new POST dedicated to my new Book very soon...
There you can read about all my experience, the amazing journey, and sale information about
SOFRA with Beril Akcay

make sure to check out my previous posts, clicking on the OLDER POSTS link on the bottom

Thank You for being with me and supporting me from the very first day
now we are at 10.000 views and counting

LOVE,
Beril

Private PLANE- Ski MANSION and MORE...

this picture is from the latest Pacific Symphony concert

"love my outfit"

 PRADA dress

MINK FUR Etoile

Christian Louboutin nude pumps

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ok, so back to the TOPIC:

My lovely friend Michelle invited me to her amazing Ski Mansion in Steamboat, COLORADO

What a wonderfull!!! trip

I will tell you all about it

as usual lets start from the day of packing, right!

 first, i like to lay everything on the bed...

 I am taking my Damier LV Luggage as a carry on

 my gifts for Michelle and for her house and my sporty shoes

 I love winter stuff- this will be more like spring skiing but i still packed warmly ;) Thank GOD

 my CDC HERMES belt, i believe the color is etain

 my HERMES Jumping boots in etoupe

 my FURLA hat, loveee this hat

 Burberry earmuffs, sooo cute

 some of the accessories i am taking

 the brushes that i am taking

i will be gone for 3 days...so i guess this will be enough

which never is LOL

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so, I arrive in Steamboat and OMG such a small westerntown,

so peaceful so amazing

so picturesque

Steamboat Downtown

before heading to the house- quick stop at a local market- everything is Organic- it was GREAT!!!

First night we went out to this restaurant called LAUNDRY

 very cozy, ski mountain type of place

if you are EVER in Steamboat you just have to go there!

BEST food i have had since Argentina ( i was in Argentina this last Christmas and gained like 4 pounds,,,i think that explains it all LOL )

Anyways sometimes its very hard to find this kind of taste in Southern California-
everything tasted DELICIOUS in COLORADO

you know what the secret is- it was very well prepaired- not some trendy place where food is pretentious but nothing is really special- you know what i mean right!

well... at Laundry everything was specially prepared...you could just tell...

 look at this pickle jar that we ordered...OMG to die for

 the steak was legendery- with the sauce underneath it, ah!!!

friesss, yummm

-ok, i really want you to go try it- so this is all i will tell right now..;)

this was my outfit for that night

FURLA hat

DOLCE & GABBANA blue top

RALP LAUREN riding pants

HERMES jumping boots

HERMES necklace

FAB!!!

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 i am always organized no matter where i go...

 my room, it was so cozy... most comfortable i have ever been staying at somebody's house

 next day, Michelle with Paris

I had to put my HERMES BIRKIN in this becasue it was snowing that day :)

great solution

 my outfit: the vest i am wearing is a very special FOX Fur

so that day Michelle and I were like- "maybe instead of skiing we should walk arond a little bit...explore the town..."

which we did and guess what we explored an AMAZING Fur shop:

STEVEN"S

A store with a lot of SOUL... that is the best way to describe it

its not just some fur shop- the collectibles the decore- everything

OMG i never see stores like this in LA

Michelle and i went completely crazy- not just shopping but we were having so much fun- unbelivable

Michelle bought those for her house

FUR Teddys

great store- i had incredible time!

&

i look damn good in this :)

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 crem Brule- this is what i had that night

people who know me personally, knows that my eating habbits can be horrible sometimes or maybe even often

 hence, the breakfast that i had the next morning, this is insane

 Thank GOD, i have skied after this crazy breakfast
burned off some calories

Michelle really helped me a lot with my ski fear
-I have been skiing for years but one day i just got so scared- literally i couldn't ski anymore
...rescue team came up and picked me up at the slopes in Utah,
it was that bad   :(...

but with Michelle I was able to start very slowly...just enjoying it and got more and more comfy...Spring skiing is definately the way to go...

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For the very last night we decided to stay in

and order pizza

and watch a movie

and do some facial while watching the movie

how great is that!!!

so

since the pizza place didn't have delivery- we had to go pick it up ourselves

the name of the place is Blue Sage Pizza

it was phenomenal!

Michelle is holding all the pizza

our eating habbits are out of control!!!

 pizza is set the movie is set ( The DUDE- its a fun movie)

time for the facial

its this a ready to use facial mask that Michelle gets from the Korean Store

oh, felt so good!

we kept it on for 40 minutes than finished it off with REN oil free moisture- lotion

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ah what a trip...

it was a great getaway for me...as heading back to LA so much stuff is waiting for me, 

work work work

before we leave heres some pics of the house

there is a fireplace in every corner

FAB!

Ladybug...Lovee her

view from my room

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bye bye Steamboat!

 our luggage for 3 days, LOL

 Michelle is about get on the plane with her babies

 this is the cutest picture EVER!

Pilots are flying our dogs

They are so high maintenance LOL

 Michelle's boots are Prada- mine are Sergio Rossi

and we are just sooo comfortable!

Michelle is on her mini i PAD, she is so gorgeous!

my Bluejean BIRKIN, was with me the whole trip- its an amazing bag- goes with everything

Love u Birkin

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BOX circle 
Segerstrom Arts Center
had to post this picture becasue of my GORG eyebrows :)
check it out!!!
(I have an earlier post on my BLOG about how i do my eyebrows)
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lots of love
xoxo