Beauty: Overblushed
Costello Tagliapietra S/S 2013 Nothing like a pink cheek to brighten the day. It’s so dreary and gray outside here in the Pacific Northwest, I’m starting to develop a vampire-like […]
Beauty: The Lower Line
3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 2013 I feel like I’ve been breaking the cardinal rule of makeup: applying eyeliner only to the lower lash line and not bothering with the top. […]
Catwalk Beauty: Purple Pout
Haider Ackermann S/S 2013 It’s only November yet this spring look from Haider Ackermann is making an early appearance because: a) it’s winter-y; b) it’s crazy good. Like most runway […]
Best Bet: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Come wintertime, I rarely go to bed without some kind of oil on my face. I know many of you are still “iffy” on the oils, but I’m adamant that […]
New & Noteworthy: Stella McCartney STELLA The Print Collection
I rarely meet a fragrance I love and STELLA is one of those that I might just cry over when I run out. Yes, this fresh rose scent has been […]
Catwalk Beauty: Slim Silhouette Nails
Chanel Fall 2012 Couture I love nail art but rarely wear it myself. I suppose it’s because I’m such a minimalist at heart. But when I spotted these Chanel “slim […]
Secrets of a Beauty Insider: Jessica Desjardins, Beautezine
I’ve only recently been introduced to Beautezine, but it’s very quickly become a weekly read. Not only is Jessica Desjardins one of the most thorough bloggers when it comes to […]
New and Noteworthy: Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Éclat
As a daily user of the Touche Éclat pen, I had crazy high expectations for the new Touche Éclat foundation. They were all met, and then some. I have super freckle […]
Catwalk Beauty: Fresh Smoke
Chanel Fall 2012 Couture Everyone is all over the makeup from Chanel’s Spring 2013 show, but I think its smoky predecessor from Fall 2012 Couture is lovelier. What I like […]
Best Bet: Rowenta Ceramic Flat Iron
In my lifetime, I have spent a lot of money on hair straighteners that were just okay. That is until I discovered Rowenta. For over a year, we were best […]
New & Noteworthy: NARSskin Optimal Brightening Concentrate
NARS recently launched a 10-product ‘skin’ collection and I decided to take the Optimal Brightening Concentrate for a quick test drive. When it comes to serums, I find that one […]
Catwalk Beauty: Flushed
Issa F/W 2012 Being somewhat vampire pale, I love a good flushed cheek. We’ve seen many bronzed versions of this look last season, but now it’s all about pink. This […]