12.24.2012
The Monday Rundown: Christmas Eve addition


Clarins Feed 10 gift set: ANY woman would love this gift set.  It has all of the most amazing products (Beauty Flash Bomb, etc.) AND, as an added bonus, the sale of each Feed 10 Pouch will provide 10 nutritious school meals through the United Nations World Food Programme—a beautiful way to feed your skin and your soul.

West Elm Wooden Cutout Trees: I’m not one to go crazy with Christmas decorations but I’m really into these simple, wooden cut outs.  They’re chic and just festive enough.

Cannoli: An Italian dessert condition!  For me, these babies are synonymous with the holiday season.

Kate Spade “This is the year to” idiom bracelet: After a rather awful 2012, this bracelet represents the hope of the new year…and let’s hope it’s a good one for all of us.

05.22.2012
In My Desk:

 

Crest 3D White: This is my new jam…you never know when you’ll need a quick brush up and, as of late, I’ve been brushing THREE times a day.  My dentist is so proud.

Tide to Go Stick: I spill EVERYTHING on myself so these little sticks are strategically stored all over my apartment and office.

MAC Clear Lipglass: I’ve been using this lipgloss since college.  It’s clear but it’s just so sexy and chic.

Girl Scouts for Lip Smackers in Thin Mint: My favorite cookie was turned into a chapstick…naturally, I was elated.  This is the perfect pick-me-up when my lips get dry as a result of the gross office air.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil: I’m eyeliner-obsessed so I like to reapply right before happy hour or a big meeting.

MAC Duo Image Compact Mirror: No explanation necessary here.  Sometimes you need a quick teeth check or eyeliner smudge alert.

Cle de Peau Concealer: Concealer is never a bad thing to keep around, right?  My hot spots- last minute breakouts and redness around my nostrils.

Deborah Lippmann Clear Nail Polish: Perfect for a run in my tights OR a polished, two minute mani.

Purrell Hand Sanitizer: Again, no explanation necessary.  Sometimes I can literally feel the gross on my hands after touching door knobs and other office germ spreaders.

Clarins Age-Control Hand Lotion SPF 15: Your hands are the first body part that actually tell how old you are so it’s very important to use SPF protection on them.  I love this lightweight lotion and it smells amazing.

Shiseido Brilliant Bronze Quick Self-Tanning Gel: Putting self tanner on your legs while sitting in your cube?  Not office appropriate.  Do I do it anyway?  Absolutely.

Crest 3D White: This is my new jam…you never know when you’ll need a quick brush up and, as of late, I’ve been brushing THREE times a day.  My dentist is so proud.

Tide to Go Stick: I spill EVERYTHING on myself so these little sticks are strategically stored all over my apartment and office.

MAC Clear Lipglass: I’ve been using this lipgloss since college.  It’s clear but it’s just so sexy and chic.

Girl Scouts for Lip Smackers in Thin Mint: My favorite cookie was turned into a chapstick…naturally, I was elated.  This is the perfect pick-me-up when my lips get dry as a result of the gross office air.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil: I’m eyeliner-obsessed so I like to reapply right before happy hour or a big meeting.

MAC Duo Image Compact Mirror: No explanation necessary here.  Sometimes you need a quick teeth check or eyeliner smudge alert.

Cle de Peau Concealer: Concealer is never a bad thing to keep around, right?  My hot spots- last minute breakouts and redness around my nostrils.

Deborah Lippmann Clear Nail Polish: Perfect for a run in my tights OR a polished, two minute mani.

Purrell Hand Sanitizer: Again, no explanation necessary.  Sometimes I can literally feel the gross on my hands after touching door knobs and other office germ spreaders.

Clarins Age-Control Hand Lotion SPF 15: Your hands are the first body part that actually tell how old you are so it’s very important to use SPF protection on them.  I love this lightweight lotion and it smells amazing.

Shiseido Brilliant Bronze Quick Self-Tanning Gel: Putting self tanner on your legs while sitting in your cube?  Not office appropriate.  Do I do it anyway?  Absolutely.

 

12.14.2009
Gift Idea: Clarins Gold Attraction Eye Quartet and Liner Palette

So when I saw Clarins limited edition Gold Attraction Eye Quartet and Liner Palette, I was instantly in love.  First off, the seasonal palette is inspired by Venice (only my favorite city in the whole world) and, as quoted by Clarins, “the light and sumptuous radiance of Venice: its beautiful golden palaces, their facades with subtle colours and patinas and the unique architecture that allows light to seep through the fine stonework.”  Um, couldn’t have said it better myself.

The gorgeous silvery pink can be used for eye base and the natural beige can be used for lids when a subtle look is desired.  OR, apply the pearly yellow gold with the deep golden brown shades and combine the dark chocolate eyeliner to intensify and illuminate your eyes.  Ah, I’m having flashbacks to Ponte Rialto as we speak.  And, since this particular palette is a limited edition, it makes a perfect gift for your old BFF from study abroad.

11.17.2009
Fall beauty essentials

you may have seen my post on my summer beauty essentials?  Well, it’s getting coldish (meaning it’s 60 degrees at night) here in LA so I thought it was about time I let you guys in on my latest Fall must-haves.  Let me know your thoughts…yay or nay?

LATHER avocado mint hair repair is an intensive moisture therapy hair product that restores strength and shine after all those months spent in the summer sun.  Plus, it smells delish.

I’m not usually a fan of dietary supplements and not because I think they don’t work, but really because they usually taste disgusting.  BORBA Gummi Boosters prove me completely wrong.  These are DELICIOUS.  I was actually really sad when I ran out.  The skin-balancing confections feature Acai and are specifically formulated to work with your body’s unique chemistry to improve skin clarity, combat free-radical damage and increase the skin’s radiant look and feel.  Two thumbs up.

RIMMEL LONDON Glam’Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara is pretty awesome.  I love nothing more than a deep-pigmented black mascara and Glam’Eyes gives 2X blacker pigment and up to 80% longer lashes!  Love this.

LAVANILA The Healthy Lip Shine makes me happy. With 100% pure ingredients like apricot, jojoba and sunflower oil, lips get a super healthy shine.  The sheer wash of color is perfect for any occassion and all of the lipglosses are formulated without parabensand sulfates, making it a truly healthy lipgloss.

Maybe you read my review of ARCONA spa on TheFairest.com blog?  Well the ARCONA Eye Dew is equally as awesome.  The protective anti-aging formula is ideal under makeup and for hydrating and revitalizing the eye area.  Shea butter and hyaluronic acid act as a barrier to the elements.

CLARINS Beauty-Flash Balm is the ideal pick-me-up to erase the signs of stress and fatigue.  I’m loving this for those mornings I feel like crap and those after-work parties where I need a quick refresher.  So chic.