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Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

December 14, 2025

Because these gifts are sure to impress just about anyone... (more…)

Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

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My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

July 29, 2025

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My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

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4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

March 12, 2025

Because we all need to help save our planet, and these are four easy (and also fun) ways to do

4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

March 1, 2025

You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to

Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

09.25.2013
A rare outfit post: Capwell+Co. event

MANGO jumpsuit | Alexander McQueen Dragonfly De-Manta Clutch (c/o NetaPorter.com) | Sole Society Elisa Bow Pump (c/o)

If you read my blog on the regular, you know that I almost NEVER do an outfit post and, and if I do post what I’m wearing, it’s usually someone else’s Instagram photo that I stole. Not kidding. I really just don’t like posing for photos, the same way that I think selfies are the most awful thing invented during the modern century. When I see a selfie on Instagram, I actually feel awkward…for the PERSON TAKING IT.

Regardless, I’m trying to expand my “horizons” and try new things, which is why I decided to post an “outfit photo” from the Capwell + Co. event at Bar Marmont last week. The fabulous jewelry brand revealed new pieces, all awesome, and treated us to some mingling and cocktails, all at one of my favorite bars. Do I plan many outfit posts in the near future? Probably not, but you never know…I AM pretty obsessed with Capwell’s collection. What do you guys think?

Alexander McQueen Dragonfly De-Manta Clutch (c/o NetaPorter.com) ON SALE!

Sole Society Elisa Bow Pump (c/o)

P.S. I made a few attempts at photoshopping my veiny feet but, alas, it just looked weird. I embrace my veiny feet, so deal with it.

Photos c/o Glitter N Glue

09.24.2013
you need this: Kate Somerville D-Scar Diminishing Serum

I don’t really consider myself to be too much of a clutz, but THIS IS AN INSTAGRAM photo after my 30th birthday. Yep. I totally stepped out of the cab the wrong way and went down HARD on the sidewalk. Not only was it scary, but I got into my apartment, looked down and said “oh my god…I just skinned my knee like a four-year-old.” Sure, it healed up after a few days but I was left with a dark scar that I still have, six months later. Awesome. I started doing some research into good scar diminishing serums and creams and decided to test out Kate Somerville D-Scar Diminishing Serum. Obviously, I love all things Kate Somerville, so I was pretty sure I’d be happy with the results of D-Scar and yes, I really am. They actually did an independent clinical study that had AMAZING results:

In 4 weeks:

100% of users had a significantly improved scar texture and smoothness
92% of users had decreased scar thickness

Sold. Basically the product uses the brand’s DS-7™, a microencapsulated Peptide essential to the skin renewal process. It’s formula encourages more normalized, smoother, softer skin. This unique “messenger” Peptide delivers a large amount of essential renewal information to cells. I’ve been using the product for about 4 weeks now, as per the clinical study, and I’ve seen REALLY good results. I still have a way to go, but things are looking good.

09.24.2013
Tuesday Web Candy

This video about upper middle class problems is hilarious, and true – College Candy

After taking Blogshop, I now find this round up of Photoshop fails absolutely amazing – Refinery29

This new website will analyze a guy’s text message. I can’t even. – Divine Caroline

My friend Kelly hosted the most amazing Emmy’s viewing party with Glade! Here’s how she did it – Kelly Go Lightly

This made me laugh today. Classic sculptures dressed as hipsters – The Luxury Spot

Amber’s got the details on Jon Hamm’s Emmy’s beard, in all its glory – Beauty Blogging Junkie

09.19.2013
Three Questions With Twink Caplan (a.k.a Miss Geist from Clueless!)

Q: What’s your favorite memory from filming “Clueless” and what’s your worst memory?

A: My on-screen wedding day! I negotiated (pleaded) with my BFF and the director/writer, Amy Heckerling, to be my other bridesmaid along with Alicia. Being in front of the camera was her least favorite thing, next to wearing pink, but she did it for me. Carl Gottlieb, my male BFF (writer of JAWS, etc) was the minister who married Wallace Shawn and me. Amy wrote a scene we didn’t end up using — Alicia (Cher’s) dream/nightmare of Paul Rudd and I getting married too. So I got to marry and kiss both Wally and Paul. Mona May designed my exquisite gown from scratch…it was stunning and I had to use an old fashioned “slant board” because I couldn’t sit in it! Watching the fighting over my bouquet was hilarious, and the entire day felt like a real wedding. There was no worse day on the film…We had a refreshing cast with energy and optimism. We filmed in L.A. and were able to create jobs and opportunities all around town. Amy’s script was clever and inventive and watching it come to fruition was sweet.

Q: What advice would you give your 22-year-old self?

A: Don’t fall in love with more than one guy at a time and the friends you make before 30 may be your friends for life. Try to choose wisely. Some friendships are gambles. Know when to cut your losses.

Q: What’s your favorite line from “Clueless”?

A: Cher is talking to Tai and Dionne about virginity, and says “You see how picky I am about my shoes and they only go on my feet.”

Special thanks to my colorist, Erick from ItsJustBeauty.com and Sally Hershberger, (also Twink’s colorist!) for hooking me up with this amazing interview.

#CluelessWeek

09.18.2013
Lessons I Learned From Clueless

It came out in 1995, when I was only in 6th grade, but guys, I learned some serious LIFE LESSONS from this epic movie. Aside from learning that boys almost never call when they say they will (hence, Christian above), I also learned the below.

Tell me, what did you guys learn from Clueless?

“I never rely on mirrors, so I always take Polaroids”: Mirrors can totally make you look bigger or smaller than you actually are so, since Polaroid cameras are basically extinct, I sometimes still take iPhone photos of myself to see how I actually look. Say what you want, but it works.
“Whatever you do, keep your hands on the wheel at all times!!!”: Sure, I couldn’t drive when this movie came out but I certainly learned a valuable lesson about driving on the freeway…which, by the way, still scares me sometimes.
“Yeah, I hope not sporadically”: Simply put, I learned the definition of the word “sporadically.”
“I do not wear polyester hair, okay?!”: Before this line, I didn’t even know people could wear polyester hair or hair that wasn’t their own, for that matter.

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#CluelessWeek