Sweet Divina has just returned from the spa and feels totally rejuvenated!

Well, maybe it took a bit more than a few spa treatments to get these results!

I felt it was time for an update. I love Divina but I’ve wanted her to evolve into a bit more of a glamorous look.

As you know, I went to Fashion Design school in New York. When I first came up with the Diva concept, I thought the fashion illustration look would be too unapproachable.

I drew the Diva head in the style I had developed from my years at school. When it came to the rest, I worked with an artist to create a more casual, free-spirited Diva.

As it turns out, I was always itching to glam her up.

Last summer I met up with my friend Patrick from F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology), who I hadn’t seen in 20 years. After filling each other in on our lives, we shared our work. When I showed him the Diva, he asked, why didn’t you draw the body? She needs to be more Va-Va-Va-Voom! He was right. All my design school exuberance came back and I knew I had to do something.

So, I sat down and drew the new Diva. My skills were a bit rusty and it took several tries, but I finally came up with a new Diva that I think is savvy, sexy and full of savoir FLARE! I know it’s “faire” –but I’m trying to make a point.

I love her and really feel like she suits the brand. Thanks for the push Patrick!

There will be some more changes in the coming months….but just like Divina, it will be the same – only better!

If you’d like to see the before and after….

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Ancient cultures believed chocolate to be “the food of the gods,” which certainly makes it good enough for La Dolce Diva!

With that said….trumpets blare: GOURMET MALT BALLS ARE BACK!

Before you even ask…YES- They are completely edible!

Deliciously, delightfully, delectably edible!

We have 2 scrumptious gourmet flavors for you to choose from:

Cappuccino: A white chocolate lover? This crunchy malt center is drenched with layers of cappuccino-infused white chocolate.

Mint Chocolate: Like milk chocolate? A crunchy malt center is lavishly covered with layers of peppermint-infused milk chocolate.

For that PERFECT gift, you may personalize these fabulous confections with a choice of 6 special occasions and a deserving Diva’s name.

These Dolce Delights are the perfect gift for any occasion.. What a great hostess gift for the holidays. A great addition to a box of La Dolce Diva’s extravagant Bath & Body products. Think ahead for Valentine’s Day!

Whatever the Occasion, these Gourmet Malt Balls will make it even more special. Trust us. After all, at La DOLCE Diva, Chocolate is our middle name!

Want to order now….click here.

I’m in the planning stages of some exciting changes at La Dolce Diva.

To get me started, I’d love your input! Could you spare a few moments to answer 10 questions?

It’s completely anonymous.

I may have a few more surveys in the coming weeks – stay tuned.

You’re opinion matters! You may see the very changes you suggest in the near future.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SURVEY

Thanks again for taking the time!

La Dolce Diva, Inc.

Life’s a bath, Soak it up!

With our Gift-Able packaging, fabulous fragrances and Diva style…sometimes our quality product is overlooked.

We are not just a pretty face, our Bath & Body line contains quality ingredients which we are striving to improve everyday.

One of our favorite ingredients is Shea Butter.

1. Shea Butter, also known as karite butter, is a cream-colored fatty substance made from the nuts of karite nut trees (also called Mangifolia trees) that grow in the savannah regions of West and Central Africa.
2. Shea tress are not cultivated, they only grow in the wild.
3. The shea tree produces its first fruit (which resemble large plums) when it is about 20 years old and reaches its full production when the tree is about 45 years old. It produces nuts for up to 200 years after reaching maturity.
4. The natural fat extracted from the seed of the shea tree by crushing and boiling.
5. In most parts of West Africa, destruction of the shea tree is prohibited because this little nut provides a valuable source of food, medicine, and income for the population.
6. An acclaimed natural butter, Shea butter is widely used in high-end cosmetics and beauty products as a moisturizer and emollient.
7. Shea butter is sometimes referred to as “women’s gold” in Africa, because so many women are employed in the production of shea butter.
8. Shea butter is a particularly effective moisturizer because contains so many fatty acids, which are needed to retain skin moisture and elasticity.
9. Shea butter’s soft, butter-like texture melts readily into the skin without an oily residue.
10. Shea butter is also used in cooking and can be used as a substitute for cocoa butter.

La Dolce Diva has always gotten rave reviews about our Luxurious Shea Body Butter, Shea Soap and Lip Butter, which all contain shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii).

Don’t let our fancy packaging fool you, our ingredients are just as nice!

Like  Momma always told us; Beauty is Skin Deep. Isn’t it nice to know that La Dolce Diva has brains too?

La Dolce Diva has jumped into the new Millennium and created a FaceBook Fan Page!

Didn’t you notice that little “F” icon on the left- yes, that one. You click it and go to our Fan Page and Click “I want to Become a Fan!” And then – well, you’re part of out select club!

If you’re new to the idea of FaceBook, this is the perfect place for you to get your feet wet. Check out our Fan Page to see how FaceBook works – in general.

You can view it without becoming a member of FaceBook- but you can’t touch.

If you want to take part and become a Fan- you’ll have to open your own (free) account. It’s pretty easy – even my Mom did it on her own. I know she won’t mind me telling you that I’m the one in charge of her IT needs, so this was a huge step!

Why would you want to join La Dolce Diva’s Fan Page? Let me give 7 Indulgent Reasons why you should:

1. JOY: You get to have more interaction with me (lucky you)  & “meet” people like yourself- fabulous and fun!
2. EMPOWERMENT: You don’t have to wait for me to bring up a topic or discussion – you can bring it up yourself.

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Pronounce Venezia, Ve·ne·zia (va-netzia):

As we sail along to our final Bella Divina destination, we arrive in the City of the Waters,  Venice. When arriving in Venice, you may feel like you are back in time. Indeed, you are seeing the “City of Bridges” just as it was centuries ago. Without streets and cars to place you in a modern era, you are left with the gentle waters, bobbing gondolas and winding walkways. Oh sure, a motor boat or vaporetto (water taxi) may throw you off every now and then, but for the most part, Venice has an timeless elegance that is unmatched.

Aside from the city itself, Venice is perhaps most well known for it’s Carnival and artisan glass. As with most ceremonies and festivals, Carnival started because of a religious holiday. In this case, in celebration of the day before lint. A far more elite Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, if you will. It is said to have started in 1296 and continued as an official celebration (having turned into a celebration  of the pride of Venice and it’s culture), through the Renaissance and into 1791, when the republic fell due to the Austrian occupation.
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Pronounce Roma, Ro·ma (ro-mah):

The third city on our Bella Divina fragrance tour is Roma, the capital city of Italy.  Indeed, one of the most fascinating places on the planet. Chock-full of history and myth. What’s not to love?

Like most of the famous cities of Italy, there is so much to tell about Rome. There are stacks of books written about the city, it’s people, the food, the mythology, the Roman Empire, architecture, religion and on and on. It can be overwhelming.

My best advice about getting to know Rome is to soak it up! She is one magnificent open-air museum. Imperial, Classical, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern periods are all present in the art and architecture. All this is mixed in with cell phones, ipods, traffic, open air markets,  luxury shops, huge local population and tourists on the streets. To put it in Diva terms, Rome is one-stop-shopping for the Past, Present and Future. She lives up to her name as the Eternal City.

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Pronounce Palermo, Pa·ler·mo (puh-lair-moh):

The second city in our Bella Divina collection is Palermo, as in Sicily. Yes, Sicily. Although, I am sure you could technically say Palermo, Italy, I am not sure the Sicilians would like it too much. Sicilians are Sicilians first and then Italians. With their long and turbulent history, it is the one identity they have been able to cling to. Having been controlled by the Roman, Vandal, Byzantine, Islamic, Spanish and Greeks, it is now part of the a Republic of Italy. However, they retain and fiercely guard their own culture.
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Pronounce Firenze, Fi·renze (fē ren′dze):

Our Bella Divina collection is inspired by the flowers of Italy. We have chosen four of the most popular regions or cities of Italy that range from the canals of Venice to the cliffs of Palermo. Surely, you will find a destination that suits your Diva senses and sensibilities.

On each label there is un po’ (a little bit) about the flower and how it is significant to the city.

Let’s start with Firenze.

Wow. There is so much I want to share. I shall restrain myself, otherwise, this will be one long stream-of-consciousness post that no one could follow.
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After learning about my company and my love of Italy, the next question is usually – “Do you speak Italian?” This question is posed with the hopeful, dreamy expectation that I will say “Yes, of course.” Alas, my sister Divas, I do not speak Italian. I know enough to be dangerous.

I can order food, find a restroom, argue with a taxi driver and most importantly, ask the price? Quanto Costa? I am often stopped on the street and asked directions by locals and tourists. I can usually give them accurately and in understandable terms to each. I must look like a local or a frequent shopper. It’s a gift, I confess, I usually know where all the best shopping and clean restrooms are in most of Europe. The second item being one of the most useful talents a girl can have.

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