If you live and play near L.A., perhaps you have heard of Renata Helfman’s Vert, a high-end, luxury retail store specializing in all-natural, eco-friendly beauty products from around the globe, as well as educational seminars, workshops and special events. Helfman has a background in celebrity makeup and has cherry-picked a team of artists for private consultations and demos. One of the most fun aspects of the store is that it makes gift-buying a cinch. They offer special pre-stuffed bags brimming with all sorts of goodies to make you look really good in the eyes of the recipient. The full e-commerce Web site will launch towards the end of this season, so hold tight and place your orders via telephone for now.

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