Defying Gravity

Here I am back in Blog Land!

Lots of exciting things on the horizon for 'Pretty Hurts'! In the meantime I am going to take you on a journey where I try to defy gravity!  Ahh... think I am going to talk about my aerial tissue endeavors and how amazing they are and show you pictures?  Not today! I have much more exciting gravity-defying things to share.

Obviously, we all know I work in the Aesthetics business.  RR Aesthetics specializes in Cosmetic Injectables. We are extremely happy to also have Dr. Leif Rogers in our office who has several different lasers. Guess who signed up for the laser that they say "definitely hurts"? It's me and I am beyond excited!

So the name of the Laser is the Ulthera. I'm scheduled tomorrow for my treatment!! The Ulthera is an ultrasound laser that targets below the skins surface. The ultrasound is set to different depths to irritate the SMAS.  What is the SMAS you ask?  Let me help you out...


SMAS is an abbreviation for the Submuscular Aponeurotic System. The SMAS is a layer of tissue which covers the deeper structures of the cheek area and is linked to the superficial muscle covering the lower face and neck, called the platysma.


Do you understand?  It's the layers beneath the skin ... and the ultrasound from the Ulthera is going to irritate the SMAs.  This causes the SMAS to contract! Hence the Ulthera is going to help lift and tighten my face and neck. That is what will be trying to defy gravity.

I am really excited and a little nervous!  We have our RN Elissa Tober who is going to do the treatment for me. She is fantastic and we have done a great pre-treatment consult so I know what to expect. I have been instructed to have someone pick me up after the procedure as there are medications to make you more comfortable with the treatment. I'm pretty sure I'll be a bit loopy tomorrow; I will try and write when I get home after the treatment.

Fundraiser!

So every year I participate in the 'Revlon walk for Women's Cancer' here in Los Angeles.  I have 2 legs and an amazing life.  Time to round up the troops and WALK to raise money for cancer research. I had to motivate the troops at the office and get everyone to help raise money... and drag their booties out of bed on time.

The amazing thing was that this event was the same evening 'Pretty Hurts' originally premiered on LOGOtv.  Looking back on that day it was one that was filled with amazing effort on the part of everyone at the office.  We are all incredibly busy at our jobs and were also preparing to have our lives splashed across national TV-  but we came together as a group and really worked to make a difference.

I hope that you have a charity or two that you you support.  It's amazing to help others out and it's good for the world.  Teach your kids to give often and expect nothing in return; set this example for you children and others that are around you.

I'm back and ready to BLOG

Ok my lovely humans ... I am well rested after a nice trip to Burning Man.  I had a fantastic time with all my friends.  My longtime friends from Alaska and Colorado were able to make it and that made the vacation even more amazing!

One minor problem ... my phone was stolen while I was at the hair salon right before I left for my trip.  I am sad to say that someone actually stole it.  I hope that the Karma monster bites you in the ass!  So that being said, I am also sad to say that there were a bunch of 'Pretty Hurts' photos on there.  Even a video of the Tappin' Twins doing their thing!  Arrgggg... and so we must move on.  Really it was just a phone.

On to the fun stuff!  We are eagerly waiting to see if we get picked up for a second season.  If you have not already, please write into :

Lisa Sherman (LOGO)
1540 Broadway | 31st Floor
NYC, NY

Also go and like our fanpage on Facebook!  That page is done by Logo - so tell them you need to see Season 2!  Does Rand get back together with Curt?  Only we know here in the office; know that sometimes I want to strangle them both!

I'll follow this blog with some fun vacation photos in a few days.  Stay Tuned!

Episode 5 "Pretty Hurts" Time Hurts - dedicated to Rand Rusher ....

So this episode was a HANDFUL ... more specifically let me say the fight in the lobby between that pushy lady and the aussie guy was uncalled for. We don't take walk-in's at our office and that lady was so ...  #@%&%^*%$^%#**>  (insert what ever you like here)

You catch most of her pushy attitude on the episode ... what you don't catch is when that Aussie guy ("I wanna look like a shiny man doll") starts picking on her.  He actually called her names ... things that were not very nice.  I can't believe that they didn't show that on TV. Maybe they couldn't - I did have to scold them like children. It was very weird. Any way - Rand, if you are reading this ... I can't believe that you actually injected that walk in patient!  Next time - the gate keeper will keep the animals in the zoo in their separate cages!

Then of course we move onto Vivicca - who is hysterical and funny but again Rand if you are reading this ... poke them 1st and then talk! I am spending what I feel is like 25% of my life click-clacking my heels outside your door to get you moving!

Any ways - we also got to see Pam. The housewife with AMAZING jewelry.  We've know Pam for years and she is just so much fun. She is beautiful inside and out.  Maybe a little bit of it is Rand's help - but he keeps her in check.  Just like he said to her "You don't always need the things you want."

Rand is pretty smart ... that quote can be translated to a lot of thing in life.

"You don't always need the things you want."

Try telling that to the panicking actress I talked to on the phone on Friday...

Ok so I'm a little behind ....

Ok so when I was a kid I was a procrastinator when it came to things I should do for myself.  So ... It should not surprise you that I am behind on my blog, and that I am going to blog about something super "Hollywood" instead of the show today!  I'll come back to the show soon ... but for now. Red Carpet time!


So the cast of 'Pretty Hurts' was asked to attend this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G event on the Paramount lot.  It was the 6th annual "Life Out Loud" event to raise funds for Lifeworks.  This party is billed as "Pride Season's Hottest Party" ... AND it supports the LGBT Youth of Los Angeles.  


So we get to the event and right away as we are walking up I hear someone chanting my name "Elizabeth!... Elizabeth!" I look up and Ahhhhhh it's the red carpet coordinator - My new best friend!  The red carpet was amazing and I only stumbled a wee bit; not in the literal sense ... really just tripping over my own tongue.  

Mix and Mingle at a celeb-filled, cocktail party with music, food, and a silent auction at Hollywood’s famed Paramount Studios NYC Streets. So there was mixing and mingling ... I guess I am maybe a mini-celeb?  Even if I'm not - I tried to dress like one!  Do you LOVE the dress?  Dolce & Gabanna honey! The flying nuns said I had a fantastic body .. who doesn't love it when the people dressed up to entertain love you!   At the event they were honoring 2 extraordinary young people for their positive impact  - Mike C. Manning, Real World D.C. and Human Rights Activist - Zach Wahls, The Youtube Phenom who addressed the Iowa State Legislature in support of his 2 moms and Gay Marriage Here I am with Korbin and Mike Manning! He was so amazing and his mom was also there to see him accept this award.   She was front and center and so proud and emotional.  I love supportive parents!   From there we tooled around bidding on amazing silent auction items, noshing and drinking.  I didn't win any of the items I bid on.  Always outbid!  We headed over to the Lexus photo booth ... what do you think of this photo?  Looks like a Lexus ad doesn't it? After enjoying the lexus photobooth and the Lexus Lounge, We took part in the Barbie Collector Experience (gooo Red Head Barbie!), and enjoyed a special performance by Cortés Alexander (Liza at the Palace, The Tonics). I must say that Cortez is an amazing singer and person! He was so sweet to come down and talk and take a photo with me!  It was all in all an amazing evening.  I am so happy to be there representing 'Pretty Hurts' but more important lending support for the Lifeworks program! LifeWorks is a youth development and mentoring program at the LA Gay & Lesbian Center in Los Angeles. They offer one on one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 12-24. Our goal is to help LGBTQ youth to realize their goals and dreams with a safe space, positive and affirming role models, and workshops & activities that are fun and educational. Find more information or to make a donation CLICK HERE!

"Pretty Hurts" Episode 4: Rand and Curt went to Canada ... I stayed home!

Hello my Prettys

Did you catch the Episode this Saturday?  I know it was a Holiday Weekend ... so maybe you need to still watch us on your DVR... or perhaps you need a little rest and relaxation time and catch a re-run on the LOGO website. For those tech-savvy people you can also buy us on iTunes!  Did you know that?

Anyway - this episode was all about Rand and Curt's adventure to pimp their wares at The Shopping Channel in Canada.  I think it was one of the best episodes so far. What do you think, Eh? The thing I love the most is that this episode really shows some of Rand's quirks.  :)  And also how much Curt expects Rand to do!

The really funny thing was that this episode also had a 2nd story to it. While Rand and Curt were out of town, I went to Rand's house to dog-sit his pooches. I know the main story was super funny, but the part where I watch the dogs turned into ... sigh....stupidness! Maya and Joy came over to Rand's and -girls will be girls- we stayed up watching Rand on tv. I am not going to give away anything .... I hope to convince them to give me some outtakes!!!!

Until next time my Prettys!

"Pretty Hurts" Episode 3 - Curt is not really a revolving door...

...at least that's what I tell myself!  This episode was fun but also kind of heartfelt. Rand is one of the most amazing people that I have in my life and he deserves the best partner on the planet.  I mean this seriously.  Is that creepy? 

After shooting this episode and having Rand go on a bunch of blind dates (that's right my Prettys, we shot a bunch of dates that Rand went on), it is clear that Rand is just doing what he wants; spending time on his office and friends and NOT STRESSING about trying to find love. When you stress about things, chances are that they really don't work as well as you want them too.

Am I right dear readers?

Anyways - we actually shot Rand going on 4 dates. We all rounded up dates for Rand- I think he wanted to kill us though. One of his dates actually started to get REALLY personal ***puts fingers in ears LALALALALALA*** they started to talk about sexual things I really don't want to know about my boss! We also had a really hot hottie that Maya found - shame they chose to cut out that one. Fact is that Curt actually had met that one at the gym and had been eying that pretty boy for a long time. We would have had to move to a 1-hour format in order to include that whole story!

So "my friends" (as Maya would say), hope you have enjoyed Episode 3. I'm going to try and do an entry about my aerial talent this week; show you all some neat photos and such of my wacky obsession.

Until next time my Prettys!