Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give


Because these gifts are sure to impress just about anyone... (more…)
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Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

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


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

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


Because we all need to help save our planet, and these are four easy (and also fun) ways to do
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4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life


You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to
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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

08.08.2011
Kate Somerville Neck Tissue Repair Cream

You know how there’s one common family trait that you notice every single time you see your family? Mine would be turkey neck.  My Dad now has it, his sisters have it, my grandmother had it…and I used to think it was inevitable for me.  But you know what?  I know for a fact that none of them tried to be preventative about it…which is where Kate Somerville Neck Tissue Repair Cream with Peptide K8 comes in.

The new anti-aging cream includes peptides that help soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while proprietary ingredients work together to increase elasticity and improve skin tone.  I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in firmness which, for me, will be the biggest tell of turkey neck!

 

08.03.2011
Gavert Atelier Salon

If you read my blog, you know how much I love to try all of the best salons in Los Angeles and Gavert Atelier in Beverly Hills is no exception.  I was kind of sick of the darker blonde I’d been sporting so I decided to go back to my lighter shade, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.  The service at Gavert Atelier was exceptional and the colorist really listed to what I wanted to change, which is always appreciated and, believe it or not, sometimes rare in a colorist.  So I’m back to lighter blonde for now but we’ll see what happens in another month or so 😉

Photo: me, Micah Jesse and Sydne at Michah’s LA birthday celebration!

08.03.2011
Raspberry Rockets: A Healthy and Delish Snack!

I came across this great healthy snack idea that’s not only low calorie (and tastes delish) but also looks super cute at a party.  As Saucy, the blogger, says it’s so simple, it’s silly. And since dark chocolate and raspberries is probably one of my favorite combos ever, I actually have fun stuffing the raspberries with the chocolate chips.  And, naturally, I eat half of them while stuffing.

Thanks to Saucy for posting this great snack idea!

08.02.2011
Burgers And Nails Tumblr: Obsessed and Featured On It!

As soon as Fashionista.com discovered the brilliant Tumblr, Burgers and Nails, I was instantly obsessed.  A few weeks back, my amazing friend/amazing cook friend Jen invited me over for a backyard BBQ with homemade turkey burgers and even buns from SCRATCH.  Yes ladies, she is a a better woman than I cause girl can cook.

I borrowed a fab new Essie color from Jen called “Tart Deco” and we took some pics hoping that I’d be selected for my new Tumblr obsession and my pic finally got posted!  Enjoy my nails and turkey burger HERE.

07.29.2011
Stila Haute in Hamptons Beach Palette

Not gonna lie, I kinda miss New York summers. Why? Well, yeah, I know that is kind of a strange statement since New York is known to be swampy hot and humid but during my last few years there, my summers were filled with crazy fun nights, empty city weekends and, of course, the Hamptons.  Every New Yorker wants to get out there on the weekends and even though it didn’t happen every weekend for me, I definitely enjoyed the weekends when it did work out.

Stila just came out with this adorable Haute in Hamptons beach palette and I’m totally obsessed with the colors and their cute Hamptons-esque names like “Sand,” “Route 27” and “Montauk Highway.”  LOVE.

07.25.2011
Obsession: Double Finger Rings

Ask any of my friends what my signature jewelry piece is and they would say my “Jamie” name ring.  I got TONS, and I mean TONS of compliments on the somewhat-ghetto ring that I bought myself a few years ago after seeing Lauren Conrad’s double name ring on an episode of “The Hills.”  But I’m honest, and I have no shame in my game so when people ask me where I got my awesome ring, I tell them “uhh, I just googled ‘Lauren Conrad double name ring’ and I found THIS random site.”  $99 for sterling silver and $255 for 14K gold…it ain’t a bad deal.  After my Jamie ring became one of my regular accessory staples, I started noticing double name rings everywhere and with some really fun designs and I guess I kind of started a collection, at this point.  Right now I’m loving these doozies. (clockwise)

“Melissa” Double Finger Name Ring

Jessica Elliot Double Floating Finger Candy Ring (also featured here)

Four Star Double Ring

Wavy Two Finger Ring

Dara Ettinger Mimi Druzy Double Ring in Rose Gold