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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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
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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
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04.11.2011
Obsessed: Alberto Parada 18K Rose Gold Carnelian and Diamond Ring

So every once in awhile I find a piece of jewelry that I can not stop thinking about and yes, it’s happened once again.  Alberto Parada’s 18K rose gold Carnelian and diamond ring is totally amazing.  We all know that I’m a big fan of wearing the color red so it shouldn’t be any surprise that I’m totally in lust with this gorgeous piece of finger art.  While, yes, I can’t afford it (SRP: $4,150), a girl can dream can’t she?

Alberto is known for his simplistic sustainable fine jewelry and also known for using conflict-free diamonds and ethically-sourced gems. And, Alberto’s jewelry contains only HARMONY gold which is recylced, refined and produced in Virginia; Alberto chooses 100% recycled gold so his jewelry doesn’t contribute to the environmental destruction and waste caused by precous-metal mining.  If you’re in the market for some Earth Day pieces, this is a great line to choose from!

04.10.2011
Sponsored Post: Online Discount Codes on DealTaker.com

So I want to let you in on a little online shopping trick that I do—-whenever I buy an item from a popular website (VictoriasSecret.com, 1800Flowers.com, department stores, etc.) I always google “store name discount code” first before clicking purchase.  There’s almost always a good discount somewhere online and you can end up saving quite a bit of money with a little luck.  I recently made a purchase on VictoriasSecret.com and found a $75 off $300 or more discount code that wasn’t advertised in the catalog!

My latest discovery?  DealTaker.com. I was looking for Nordstrom coupon codes and came across this great site, which has a TON of amazing codes all in one place…and, the site won’t give your computer a virus, which is always a concern of mine.

 

04.10.2011
Sponsored Post: Online Discount Codes on DealTaker.com

So I want to let you in on a little online shopping trick that I do—-whenever I buy an item from a popular website (VictoriasSecret.com, 1800Flowers.com, department stores, etc.) I always google “store name discount code” first before clicking purchase.  There’s almost always a good discount somewhere online and you can end up saving quite a bit of money with a little luck.  I recently made a purchase on VictoriasSecret.com and found a $75 off $300 or more discount code that wasn’t advertised in the catalog!

My latest discovery?  DealTaker.com. I was looking for Nordstrom coupon codes and came across this great site, which has a TON of amazing codes all in one place…and, the site won’t give your computer a virus, which is always a concern of mine.

 

04.09.2011
Kiehl’s, Michael C. Hall and Chloë Sevigny team up for clean water in honor of Earth Day

So I attended a fab party the other night at Kiehl’s on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica in honor of Earth Day.  The staple skincare brand teamed up with Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”) and Chloe Sevigny (“Big Love”) to create a limited editon collection of Kiehl’sRare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque with 100% of net proceeds benefitting Waterkeeper Alliance, a charity founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that supports local Waterkeeper programs to provide a voice for waterways and their communities worldwide.

There were plenty of other celebs in attendance as well- we spotted Stephanie Pratt (“The Hills”) at the restaurant next door and then at the party, Kristin Cavallari (also of “The Hills”) who embraced Stephanie with a hug as soon as she walked in.  Mario Lopez was there with his wife, as well as Sam Trammell from “True Blood,” who is even cuter in person.


04.09.2011
Kiehl’s, Michael C. Hall and Chloë Sevigny team up for clean water in honor of Earth Day

So I attended a fab party the other night at Kiehl’s on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica in honor of Earth Day.  The staple skincare brand teamed up with Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”) and Chloe Sevigny (“Big Love”) to create a limited editon collection of Kiehl’sRare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque with 100% of net proceeds benefitting Waterkeeper Alliance, a charity founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that supports local Waterkeeper programs to provide a voice for waterways and their communities worldwide.

There were plenty of other celebs in attendance as well- we spotted Stephanie Pratt (“The Hills”) at the restaurant next door and then at the party, Kristin Cavallari (also of “The Hills”) who embraced Stephanie with a hug as soon as she walked in.  Mario Lopez was there with his wife, as well as Sam Trammell from “True Blood,” who is even cuter in person.


04.04.2011
Belvedere vodka at Coachella!

So last year I had my first Coachella experience and loved it but alas, even though Coachella is next weekend (!), I’m still not sure if I’m going or not, haha.  All that aside, I got the inside scoop on the exclusive Belve Music Lounge, hosted at a private estate in Palm Springs.  This way, even if I don’t end up going, I can at least drink like I’m there.

Belve Beat

  • 1 oz. Belvedere Citrus
  • 2 oz. white cranberry juice (Ocean Spray brand)
  • 1 oz. pomegranate juice (Pom Wonderful brand)
  • Garnish with 2 lime wedges
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass
  • Squeeze lime wesdges and drop into drink

 

Belve Lemonade

  • 1.5 oz. Belvedere UF80
  • 3 oz. lemonade (Simply Lemonade brand)
  • 1 oz. apple juice
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass

 

Grapefruit Rocks!

  • 2 oz. Belvedere Pink Grapefruit
  • Fill with tonic water (premium tonic)
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass

 

Belve Bloody Mary

  • 1.5 oz. Belvedere Bloddy Mary
  • 1 oz. splash tomato juice
  • 0.5 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • Garnish with celery
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass

 

04.04.2011
Belvedere vodka at Coachella!

So last year I had my first Coachella experience and loved it but alas, even though Coachella is next weekend (!), I’m still not sure if I’m going or not, haha.  All that aside, I got the inside scoop on the exclusive Belve Music Lounge, hosted at a private estate in Palm Springs.  This way, even if I don’t end up going, I can at least drink like I’m there.

Belve Beat

  • 1 oz. Belvedere Citrus
  • 2 oz. white cranberry juice (Ocean Spray brand)
  • 1 oz. pomegranate juice (Pom Wonderful brand)
  • Garnish with 2 lime wedges
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass
  • Squeeze lime wesdges and drop into drink

 

Belve Lemonade

  • 1.5 oz. Belvedere UF80
  • 3 oz. lemonade (Simply Lemonade brand)
  • 1 oz. apple juice
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass

 

Grapefruit Rocks!

  • 2 oz. Belvedere Pink Grapefruit
  • Fill with tonic water (premium tonic)
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass

 

Belve Bloody Mary

  • 1.5 oz. Belvedere Bloddy Mary
  • 1 oz. splash tomato juice
  • 0.5 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • Garnish with celery
  • Build an ice-filled 10 oz. highball glass

 

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