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

05.17.2009
CHANEL and Venice, Italy join forces?!

So two of my favorite passions just so happened to cross paths a few days ago – CHANEL and Venice, Italy. Yes, you are correct, CHANEL hosted their 2010 Cruise Collection runway show on the gorgeous Lido Beach in Venice and I’m practically melting while checking out the images. As Rachel Zoe would say, “I die.” I would also die for some of my favorite Venetian gelato. See my favorite looks below and take note of the last photo where the model holds CHANEL sunglasses as if it were a Venetian ask…L-O-V-E.



05.15.2009
Clinique Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 40

So I’m always on the hunt for a great moisturizer with SPF but I have very high standards. Most that I’ve tried are either too greasy, to pasty, smell funny or don’t have high enough SPF for my taste…that is, until I found Clinique’s Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 40. It truly is the perfect product for women that want high sun protection but enjoy a lightweight texture. Here are the reasons I <3 this product:
– It’s a perfect primer and works well under makeup or worn alone.
– It’s non-acnegenic. Yes, that’s a term. It means that it won’t clog oil glands that produce breakouts on acne prone skin.
– It leaves your skin with a fresh, natural matte finish.

05.14.2009
Essie & Havaianas…the perfect couple.

So I’m all about flip flops…especially when bright nailpolish is involved. Check out Essie’s new Neon Collection 2009. I’m especially partial to “Perky Purple” and “Funky Limelight.” Havaianas also came out with the new “Fit” line…pretty much the same as before only better because they have a strap in the back for extra control. Love it. Love summer. Can’t wait to wear them together.

05.14.2009
Baby’s first Botox!

So I went to a super interesting seminar the other day thrown by Botox Cosmetic. I have to admit that I was never a big Botox supporter so the main reason I wanted to go to the luncheon was to learn more about the product before I continued to judge (ha, I’m evolving). Anyhow, the seminar was fab- I learned quite a bit about how many men are now getting Botoxed, how it was officially approved for cosmetic use in 2002 and even how it’s often used to treat medical problems such as excessive sweating and even TMJ!

After the seminar, there were a few derms that stayed around to actually give Botox to anyone who wanted. I had signed up for a consultation thinking that they would refuse me based on age and, ahem, my perfect skin. Wrong. I was lucky enough to get the infamous Dr. Downie as my doctor for consultation and she informed me that I have “11’s” or Glabellar lines, as they’re properly called. Great. I’m 26 and starting to wrinkle. She quickly assured me that it would only hurt for a minute and injected me with the Botox. It all happened so quickly that I didn’t even realize when it was over. All I could keep thinking was “I can’t believe I just got Botox.”

I’ll report back on results in about a week (approximately how long it takes to go into full effect).

Stay tuned…

05.12.2009
Gilt Groupe invite-only link!

So not that I have money to spare or anything, but who can resist a designer bargain? All I’ve been hearing about lately is Gilt Groupe. It’s an exclusive, invite-only shopping site that provides fashion enthusiasts online access to designer fashion from top brands at sample sale prices! Prices are up to 70% off…and, lucky you, here’s your personal invite. CLICK HERE and sign up today.