Over the years, I’ve narrowed down everything I travel with, including cosmetics. I found I can get by with much less than I would have previously imagined. I might toss in an extra lipstick, but …
In My Travel Beauty Bag
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 …
Black Beauties
The Balenciaga Knife pump and Tom Ford velvet handbag demonstrate precisely why I never tire of black. How can I get excited about another black shoe or bag? It’s all in the details and the …
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 …
Gifts Under $200: This Week’s Items 12.10.17
If you’re looking for some fresh ideas for gifts, I’ve gathered up some goodies and they’re all under $200. There’s the must have Gucci Bloom fragrance, the nearly sold out Chanel hand cream, and the …
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 …
Guest Posting on La Dolce Vita
In case you missed it, head over to La Dolce Vita for my November guest post with a round up of what’s still on my fall wish list.
This Nails Inc. Polish Is on Repeat
I have been completely devoted to the Nails Inc. collection of polishes ever since I discovered them late last year. New to my rotation of colors is the Illumnator. I’m not sure if its even …
This Month…Filling in The Pieces
November is traditionally the month I buckle down and start focusing on the holidays and how the year will wrap up. It’s also when I review the items on my fall wish list, many of …
This Week’s Items 10.29.17
I realized as I was selecting for this week’s items, I was establishing a black and white color theme. I love every single one of these pieces for the home, to wear or to gift. …
This Week’s Items 10.22.17
We had a brief hint of fall weather last week, and that was enough for me to shift gears and seriously consider sweaters, boots and cozying up at home. I’m loving the classic autumn color …
This Week’s Items 10.1.17
The first of October…we are officially in the season and with the slightest chill in the air it’s finally beginning to feel like fall. Plus, with the sun going down a little earlier each day, …
“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 …
This Week’s Items 9.3.17
Many of this week’s finds have an element that is a gentle nudge towards fall – either in color, texture or mood. A candle is my first choice to transition the home with a new …
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 …
August Notes – Embracing Summer
Even though summer doesn’t officially end until mid-September, August has always felt like the month when things wind down. So, I want to embrace all the best of the season before shifting gears to take on …
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