The Szish Dish: Red Carpet Bootcamp
Feb. 13, 2007 — -- The countdown is on! In less than two weeks, Hollywood Boulevard will be transformed into a walkway for the toast of Tinseltown as the stars make their way into the Kodak Theater. Yep, I'm talking about the red carpet of all red carpets, the path to the Academy Awards.
On Feb. 25 we're going to be talking about who goes home with an Oscar, but let's face it -- we're also going to be talking about the stars that shined and those that fizzled. And it's not just about the dress or the tux. It's also about being in tiptop physical shape -- shiny hair, glowing skin, a svelte physique and that mysterious inner glow.
Now, that's a lot of pressure! And flawless as our favorite celebrities seem to be, I can assure you that most of them put a lot of work into looking that good, especially for the Oscars.
How do they do it? What are their secrets?
Well, I'm not only going to tell you, but I'm going to show you.
For the next 12 days, I'm going to put myself through what I call Red Carpet Boot Camp. To make sure I do it right, I've tracked down some of the experts who help get A-list celebs red carpet ready, and I've convinced them to help me get ready too. Not only will I be the guinea pig, but I'll also pass along some do-it-yourself tips for those of you who'd like to embark on your own version of Red Carpet Boot Camp at home.
In this very special series of the Szish Dish, we'll get the scoop on speedy slimming secrets and fast-acting fitness routines. We'll also undergo some rather bizarre beauty treatments.
Speaking of bizarre beauty treatments, check out my first day of boot camp on video! [insert a video link here]
Fresh off the Grammy Awards carpet, I took advantage of a free afternoon in Los Angeles and headed to the Suddenly Slimmer spa in Westwood, Calif. Why Suddenly Slimmer? Well, last month at the Golden Globes, I got an inside tip from a very familiar face on the red carpet. I told her how fabulous she looked in her gown, and she admitted that less than 48 hours prior she couldn't even zip up the dress.
Her secret? The Suddenly Slimmer Slender Tone Mineral Body Wrap that promises a loss of 6 to 20 inches in an hour. Of course, I assumed it was too good to be true, so I booked an appointment to investigate.
