“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Five Fall must-haves and simple pleasures: Pumpkin everything: Pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin scones… Leather: Joseph leather leggings (similar pairs available at Express and BCBG) Red lips: try Bite Beauty Aurora, NARS Rose Gitane, or Perfekt Hollywood BB [...]
Your skin is your largest organ. Think about all of the things you put on top of it (sunscreen, moisturizer, lipgloss, foundation, etc.) and then think about the fact that your body absorbs all of this. What you put on your skin is just as important as what you put into your body. Most people [...]
I have a minor addiction to chapstick / lipgloss. My new favorite is Per-fekt Lip Perfection Gel. What I love about it: It’s matte so it looks really natural. Its hydrating (and the hydration lasts so you don’t have to re-apply every 30 minutes), Makes my lips look fuller. The colors enhance your natural lip [...]
Do you need a quick glow to your skin and all over healthier look? Bend over at the waist, as far as you can possibly go, and hold to the count of thirty. Right from the can, Crisco is a big secret among beautiful women. Use it to remove makeup and as a highly effective [...]
The favorites These range from light and sheer coverage (Laura Mercier) to medium coverage (NARS and Benefit) to heavy coverage (Hourglass). All are silky smooth and have amazing texture. Tips for choosing the right color: Try it on your jawline (trying it on your hand is not enough) Observe how it looks in broad daylight [...]
A weekend with girlfriends tends to lead to new beauty discoveries. I was amazed by these products and thought I’d spread the wealth. Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Thickening Hairspray. Why is it unique? It contains collagen! Like liquid pantyhose, this stuff is great. It’ll make your legs tan and silky smooth. The best part about [...]
Thought I’d share my new obsessions with you… I’ve been using these products for the last couple of months and am loving them. Considering the dry winter we’ve been having, the Ultra Repair Cream and the Fekkai conditioner are little life savers. Jo Malone – White Jasmine and Mint, They’re Real by Benefit Mascara, Ultra [...]
My favorite winter nail colors… I tend not to stray too far from the neutrals and reds. Essie Cocktail Bling, Chanel Particuliere, Essie Poor Little Rich Girl, OPI Midnight in Moscow, Essie Sand Tropez, Butter La Moss, and Essie Marshmallow
Sexy, messy (or clean), up (or down), but out of your face..the bun is by far my favorite hair style of the moment. Throw on a pair of specs to achieve the more intellectual look, a cowl neck sweater to add more emphasis to your face or a pair of chandelier earrings for date night…perfectly [...]
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending an event for Molton Brown at the Bryant Park Holiday Shops, where the New York Public Library (you know, where Carrie got married…or tried to) serves as the backdrop to an ice-skating rink, a beautifully lit Christmas tree, and adorable little pop-up shops. Molton Brown has been [...]