Gifts that won't disappoint.
THE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE + MY PERSONAL FAVORITES
BACK TO PALE
My current nail obsession.
THE TRIO OF EYE PRODUCTS I USE DAILY
My go-to's for quick and efficient coverage.
THE EYES HAVE IT
Wearing a mask draws attention to the eyes.
THE BEAUTY EDIT
The holiday gift guide of my beauty favorites.
STREAMLINED SKINCARE WITH THE ROUTE
I've simplified my routine using these products.
New from Westman Atelier
I'm excited to try the latest WA product.
Minimal But Polished Makeup
NuFACE Anybody?
A Body Lotion With Perks
Thinning Hair and PRP: The Next Step I’m Taking
As many of you know, I have been struggling with thinning hair for the past several years. I first posted on the topic here then followed up with a summary of recommendations from readers. Some ...
Source: photo: Josefina Andres
More on the Glow of Real Skin
The Glow of Real Skin
It's refreshing to see beautifully aged, natural skin.
Tried and True
Two products that always end up on my favorites list.
Continuing the Thinning Hair Conversation
Bye Bye Lashes
Still Rocking the Runway Like The Good Old Days
Dry Brushing 101
I'm committed to practicing this daily.
A Beauty Find for Chest Wrinkles
The Best Foundation I’ve Ever Used
The search is officially over. I'm obsessed with Westman Atelier.
In Hopes of A Good Hair Day
Hair Accessories to the Rescue
A Multitasking Face Oil
Noni Glow is a favorite repeat buy.
A Bag and Beauty Inspo from Tom Ford
The SS19 collection shows exceptional looks in beauty and a bag that just skyrocketed to the top of my wish list.
Source: photos via @Vogue
Four Beauty Favorites on Sale at Sephora
A few of my favorite beauty products on the pricier side, including La Mer, are included in the Sephora Beauty Insider sale. I’m picking up a backup jar of Creme de la Mer, (if you’ve been ...
A New Beauty Line from Valentino
Slated for an early 2019 release, Valentino and L’Oreal will partner to develop a new luxe beauty and fragrance line. Assuming the finished product is on par with the sophisticated aesthetic of Maison Valentino, it’ll ...
Source: photo courtesy of Valentino
This Week’s Finds: Favorite Beauty Products from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
I’m sure you’ve been bombarded with Nordstrom Anniversary Sale* picks this week. I don’t get too hyped about it, but I did find some beauty products worth sharing which I personally use and love. The Slip ...
Source: photo: Vogue
Limited Edition L’Oreal Paris x Isabel Marant
Good Genes – A Post Worth Repeating
I ran this post in 2014 and it continues to be a favorite. Age and beauty is a conversation I want to engage in more on A Note on Style and re-posting Good Genes is ...
Source: photos: modell.photos
Skin Care 2018: Time to Reassess The Regime
With the start of a new year, I’m feeling like this is a good time to reassess by skin care regime. I have way too many products I’ve bought on a whim with promises ...
Beauty Products Worthy of A Cult Following
I’ve been a long time fan of By Terry’s Baume de Rose lip balm, so while shopping at Barney’s, I popped in the beauty department to pick up a few for gifting. I’ve been so ...
2017 Best of Beauty Round-Up
I’m traveling to New York this week, so I thought I’d re-run some posts from 2017 starting with the best of beauty. These products I keep stocked on my shelves and are repeat buys. I’M ...
Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro
When I think of a liquid lipstick, I imagine a shiny finish much like a dark pigmented gloss. I prefer a look that is soft and matte, but many of the products with that end ...
“Protective Hair Perfume” from Sachajuan
I’ve tried hair perfumes in the past, and although they were lovely, they offered no more than a fresh fragrance. Sachajuan’s version goes further by moisturizing, reducing static, imparting shine and adding UV-Protection, all while refreshing ...
My Quest for Shiny, Glossy Hair
One of the unfortunate byproducts of aging is the change in hair texture and loss of shine. If on top of that, there is also thinning involved, then helpful product options are very limited. I’ve ...
Beautycounter Dew Skin – This Is Really Good
I feel like I’ve been forever searching for the perfect tinted moisturizer. So many claim to be, but when applied, feel and look no different than foundation. I want a product that produces a very natural ...
A Hydrating Lipstick With Staying Power
One of the products I picked up at the goop health event was a lipstick by Kosås. It was displayed with a tag claiming to be a goop staff favorite in universally flattering shades with hydrating, ...
Source: photo via Kosås
In Goop Health
I try to live a clean life with attention to diet, fitness, health and beauty products, so I was intrigued by Gwyneth Paltrow’s inaugural In Goop Health summit. I thought it would be a good opportunity ...
The Scents of Fueguia 1833
While in New York last week, I stumbled upon a beautiful, little fragrance boutique in Soho. On the corner of Crosby and Grand, it was hard not to be lured into the shop with glittering bottles ...
This Month…May
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 It’s hard to believe it’s already May. This year, more than ever, I feel like the time is flying ...
GeeG – All Things Cool, Not Clinical
Christy Turlington in Vogue Paris
Even though the clothing in these shots of Christy Turlington in Vogue Paris are not necessarily my style, her gorgeous smile and beauty warrant sharing the photos. ...
Source: ©Vogue Paris / photos: Inez and Vinoodh
I’m Back!
Hello again! Thank you for sticking around during my unexpected hiatus. Problems with the site this past month prevented my daily updates to A Note On Style. I’m happy to be back and moving forward doing ...
Source: b/w photo ©Hermes
I’m Sold On Nails Inc.
The last few months, I’ve noticed my go-to sheer, nude polish that I’ve worn on my nails for years wasn’t looking right. The pale sheer pink started to look more peachy – meaning a yellow undertone ...
Gwyneth Paltrow in Elle Spain
These photos of Gwyneth Paltrow perfectly capture her natural beauty and inner glow. It’s refreshing to see real looking skin, freckles and all. I also love the styling of this editorial from the clothing and accessories to ...
A Return To Polished Hair
After seasons of natural looking hair styles dominating the scene, it’s refreshing to see a return to a precision cut with polish. Dakota Johnson looks stunning in this photo (the complete editorial is disappointing) from the February ...
Source: Photographed by ©Patrick Demarchelier/©Vogue
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 19 – Gift Ideas
When I’m stumped on what to gift someone, I usually resort to things I would love to receive myself. Some of these items such as the Le Labo perfume, Rodial lip balm and Karuna Face ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 17 – RODIN Olio Lusso
There is something magical about RODIN olio lusso face oil. It’s beyond the heavenly jasmine and neroli scent or the silky texture. Or how it makes my skin feel hydrated, healthy and radiant. Or even ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 15 – A Red Lip
One of my favorite looks in beauty is a bold, red lip with a simple, lined eye. The trick is finding the perfect red in the perfect consistency and finish. I’ve found over the years, I ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 12 – Le Labo
Now that we have a Le Labo store in the neighborhood, I’m more inspired than ever to pop in and sample new scents. I’ve been very loyal to my favorite woodsy/leather Santal 33 and the vetiver/fig notes ...
Counting Down To Christmas – Day 8 – Elta MD
One beauty habit I’m religious about is sunscreen. I don’t walk out the door without it applied to my face, neck and chest, year-round, Once I found Elta MD’s sunscreen, I was hooked. EltaMD is the ...
The Countdown To Christmas – Day 4 – Deborah Lippmann
Ive been using Deborah Lippmann polishes for years. They go on smoothly and stay put for close to a week, even the non-gel polishes. I’ve narrowed my colors down to three that I continually repeat, ...
The Countdown To Christmas – Day 2 – RMS Beauty
I’ve been using RMS Beauty Un-Cover concealer for several years now. I have two shades which I occasionally mix, but usually wear the darker, #22, in the summer and the lighter #11 in the winter months. The ...
Worth Repeating
Earlier this year, I wrote about one of my favorite skin care products – the Sleep It Off Mask from Clarity Rx. It continues to be part of my nightly routine. My facialist, Karla Keene, ...
A Fresh Vogue Cover With Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is a breath of fresh air covering the October 2016 issue of Vogue. The photos inside are just as beautiful. Shot in Kenya, the story, styled by Tonne Goodman, is a mix of ...
This Works
I’ve been using Clarity Sleep It Off Mask for the last few months and I can actually see a difference. For people like me, who have sensitive skin and can’t tolerate the harshness of retinols, ...
Ines de la Fressange in Elle Decor
A new book, Parisian Chic City Guide, by Ines de la Fressange is filled with the style icons favorite addresses and sources in Paris. As a fashion designer, ambassador for L’Oreal, consultant to Roger Vivier, ...
The Prettiest Nude Polishes
Sandal season is officially here with the start of spring and with that comes perfectly pedicured toes. I’ve been searching forever for a nude polish for my toes that is complementary to my skin ...
So Good
Model Julia Stegner looks stunning in this Vogue China editorial. I’m not sure if I’m drawn to the beautiful clothing or Stegner’s gorgeous hair, either way it is one of the most refreshing editorials I’ve seen in ...
Source: photos: ©Nathaniel Goldberg Vogue China March 2016 Styling: Daniela Paudice
The Power of Red
My favorite street style shot from day one of New York Fashion Week. The clean simplicity of all black punctuated with a bold red lip. Love the precise center part of her hair too. Perfection. photo: ...
Christy Turlington In WSJ. Magazine
I love these images of Christy Turlington in WSJ. Magazine. A smidgen of wrinkles and a freckle here and there don’t distract from her natural beauty. The article, describing her passion for helping others through Every ...
Signs of Life
At one time, many years ago, beautiful skin to me meant it was flawless. That opinion is long gone. The women whose beauty I admire the most have gorgeous skin that looks alive. I recently ...
Get Glowing
Even though we don’t have drastic changes in weather here, I still feel the need to adjust some of my skin care products to prevent dryness and work towards a healthy glow. Some of these replace my standard ...
Things of Interest
A December round-up of things I’ve had my eye on…many of them would make perfect gifts for giving or receiving! clockwise from top left: I can’t commit to one shade of lipstick so this trio from ...
Beauty Notes
I’m admiring all three hairstyles on these ladies, but the low folded braid with gold twine on Rooney Mara is simply stunning. Created by Adir Abergel, whose amazing talents can be seen on numerous other women as well on ...
Source: photos: @hairbyadir
Jennifer Lawrence
This is one of the prettiest covers from Vogue US I’ve seen in awhile. Going for a natural look, Jennifer Lawrence looks beautiful with soft waves and glowing skin. It’s refreshing to see her freckles not ...
Source: photo: ©Mikael Jansson ©Vogue
Beauty Notes-The Ponytail
A well-groomed ponytail worn low at the nape of the neck is perhaps the easiest styling solution, especially on hot humid days when hair can be unmanageable. Worn with a center or deep side part, it exudes ...
Source: ©Vogue
Beauty Notes
There are days where the last thing I want to do is blow dry my hair. Taking cues from the Narcisso Rodriguez SS15 runway, I would love to achieve this natural air dried look. I ...
Source: ©Vogue
Ageless Beauties
Love seeing this editorial in Vogue Italia featuring several of the 90’s top supermodels reunited in a stunning series of photographs by Peter Lindbergh. Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova, Karen Alexander, Helena Christensen, Nadja Auermann and Tatjana ...
Source: ©Peter Lindbergh ©Vogue Italia
Cherries and Berries
With September right around the corner, change is in the air. It’s too hot to jump into fall clothing and probably will be for some time, so instead I’m just changing up my beauty routine…specifically ...
A Clean Face
It’s hard to believe Shu Uemura‘s cleansing oils were introduced close to fifty years ago. I’ve only been a fan for about five years, but it’s a product I religiously replace when the bottle gets low. ...
First of Fall Covers
Even though I read most of my magazines digitally now, I still get excited for the big fall issues when they drop in August. The first of the covers I’ve seen so far doesn’t disappoint ...
Source: photo: ©Mikael Jansson
Familiar Faces
Photographer Michel Comte shot this stunning editorial for Vogue Italia titled “Women of Today”. I loved seeing the familiar faces of models and actresses who don’t regularly frequent magazines anymore, portrayed in raw lighting and seemingly untouched. ...
Source: ©Michael Comte / Vogue Italia
A Beautiful, Bright Red
I go back and forth between neutral and classic red nail polish. I saw this color on a woman the other day and it was so striking I had to ask her about it. It has an incredible ...
Source: photo: © Le 21 ème | Adam Katz Sinding
A Fresh Cover
The summer issue of Porter Magazine has hit with Puerto Rican model, Joan Smalls, on the cover. I like the fresh green and white color story…it’s unexpected and not the predictable beachy summer colors. The army-green Eres cut-out ...
Source: photo: ©Ryan McGinley
Looking Good
At 76, or any age, Ali MacGraw is stunning. Wearing Michael Kors at the Icons of Style opening dinner in London, she looks elegant and pulled together. Bold silver jewelry balance the sharpness of the crisp ...
Source: photo:©Vogue
Summer Beauty Musts At Home Or Away
I would never go out in the sun, at home or on vacation, without two summer essentials – a hat and sunscreen. I have my basic wide brim straw hat for serious beach days, but it would ...
Source: photo: ©Patrick Demarchelier | ©Vogue UK
Well Said
“One of the most effective ways to pile on the years is to settle into a comfortable, familiar, snuggly fitting rut.” So true. I couldn’t agree more with this sentence. I bookmarked this column ...
Source: photos: Uniqlo | © Telegraph | via Net-a-Porter | via Care 2
Amber Valletta
Amber Valletta is one of my all-time favorite models. Her classic looks are timeless. Peter Lindbergh captures her beautifully in this black and white series for German publication Zeit Magazine. ...
Source: ©Peter Lindbergh | ©Zeit Mahgazine
Trying Something New
I’m just about at the end of my everyday skincare products and was about to reorder them until I read about Sunday Riley on The Line. I was intrigued with the approach in building a skincare routine, specifically ...
Source: Photos: The Line
What’s Old is New
And for the latest ponytail style, look no farther than the Fall 2015 DEREK LAM show. With a reference to the 70’s influenced collection, hairstylist Orlando Pita looked back to the stick/slide barrette made popular in that ...
Source: photo ©Style.com
Low, Flat and Straight…the New Pony
Doutzen Kroes in WSJ. Magazine
Keeping things simple, Doutzen Kroes is beautifully photographed by Josh Olins in this upcoming editorial in WSJ. Magazine titled Easy Like Sunday Morning. In the accompanying article, she reflects on her path to success, on ...
Source: Photography: Josh Olins / Styling: Alastair McKimm / WSJ. Magazine
The Golden Touch
This simple, gold circle barrette, inspired by Guido Palau’s styling for the Céline SS15 runway, is an easy way to step into one of springs biggest hair trends. Loosely gathered hair is pulled half-up and secured ...
Source: Photo: Harper’s Bazaar and Kink Salon
Pale and Pretty
Photo: ©Dolce & Gabbana The soft makeup done by Pat McGrath for the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2014 shows would be a beautiful look to try this season. A defined sweep of eyeliner creating a ...
The Ultimate Parisienne
Vogue Paris celebrates “the ultimate Parisienne” with Inès de la Fressange gracing the December/January cover with two different shots by Mert & Marcus. In her editorial, Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt, writes “I’m often asked about the ...
I Got Caught Up in This Tutorial…
I think I must have been a bit weary of fashion after four weeks of Spring 2015 shows because when I glanced at this beauty tutorial on BARNEYS website, I was more than intrigued. Originally, I ...
Always LOVELY
It really doesn’t matter what Carolyn Murphy is wearing in this editorial for MUSE, she is lovely as ever and a true beauty. photography by Dan Martensen ...
Why Everyone Loves Emmanuelle Alt
Photo: Jonathan Frantini Emmanuelle Alt has a cult following. There are websites, blogs and Pinterest sites named after her and a swarm of photographers that capture her every move. And yet, she might be the most low-key ...
Models…At Last
The VOGUE US September cover features the return of the supermodels and it’s a welcome relief. Joan Smalls, Cara Delevingne and Karlie Kloss, named the “instagirls” for their huge social media presence, are joined with Arizona ...
Victoria Beckham in Vogue
Who would have imagined the Victoria Beckham from Spice Girls evolving into a respected fashion influencer? Her personal style transformation over the years has never ceased to amaze me. Each season, the Victoria Beckham Collection turns out ...
Happy Days
Photographed by Benny Horne for RUSSH Danish model Freja Beha Erichsen is all smiles on the cover of Australian fashion magazine RUSSH. I like her natural look and the feeling of confidence and genuine happiness she ...
Ageless Style in Vogue
Christy Turlington appropriately covers the July Ageless Style issue of VOGUE UK . She seriously just gets better every year. Along with her amazing features, I think her beauty truly emanates from within. There is a quiet, sense ...
Charlize Theron in VOGUE
Great classic summer looks on Charlize Theron in the June issue of Vogue USA. I love her cropped short hair and the sporty mood of the editorial shot by Mario Testino. Photography by Mario Testino ...
Lexi’s Look
Vogue Italia defines model Lexi Boling as the look of the moment. With a somewhat retro-feel styled by Karl Templer, she reminds me of a young Françoise Hardy. Her single process honey blonde hair with a long, ...
Dior Resort 2015
The makeup done by Peter Philips for the Dior Resort 2015 show was simple and beautiful. With a focus on a fresh, bare face and blush toned lips, I see no reason to wait to ...
Louis Vuitton Campaign with Michelle Williams
I love this look on Michelle Williams in the most recent Louis Vuitton campaign. The choppy blonde crop, a great hairstyle for her, is stunning with a bright red lip and bold brow. The clean, ...
My Beauty Staples
I’m always game to try a new lip color or play around with eye makeup (minimally), but there are a few tried and true products in my beauty routine that I always return to. ...
Twisted
Photo: © Le 21ème The messy ponytail we’ve seen of late gets a new sleek look with a twist as seen at Celine AW14. ...
Source: Photo: © Le 21ème / ©Style.com
All Nude
A nude polish on lightly tanned skin with shoes to match is the epitome of understated summer chic. I love it. I’m patiently waiting for the Tod’s sandal in this beautiful sand color, but I’ve ...
