Above: Prior to my speaking engagement at CSULB (outfit details later in this post). This weekend, I had the distinct honor of speaking on a panel at California State University, Long Beach (I attended as an undergrad and also for two rounds of graduate school)...
Above: Neutrals...easy and effective. This week was a flash...laborious and exhausting, but a flash nonetheless! In light of the rapid pace in which each day proceeded, I found myself relying upon a streamlined skincare regimen and facile neutrals for a polished yet relaxed look. Kindly...
Above: My lip balm menagerie...(1) Aerin Rose Lip Balm, (2) Fresh Sugar Tulip and (3) Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Overnight Lip Balm. With the temperatures finally dropping on the West Coast, I am finding that my perennially dry lips are in need of some extra...
Above: A few gems from Space.NK. In light of my unabashed adoration for niche and independent beauty lines, I have long been an ardent fan of Space.NK. The boutique (oft found within Bloomingdale's in the US) carries a spectrum of carefully-curated beauty and skincare treasures,...
Above: The Five Strand Braid...in all earnestness, I assure you that it is easier than it looks! Here is my tutorial for the FIVE strand braid! I also engage in a bit of makeup talk in the first third of the video...all about shopping your...
Hope your weekend is going well! I am excited to share my latest piece for the Neiman Marcus blog, which went live earlier this week it is all about skincare oils and the full piece can be read HERE. The oils discussed include: La Prairie Cellular...
Above: Sephora, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom...just a bit of retail therapy at my favorite retailers. Happy weekend to you! I just determined (during some rare, end-of-the-work-week quality time on the Internet) that the post-Halloween, pre-holiday season SALES have officially arrived! A perusal of my favorite...
Above: The Clé de Peau Beauté Limited Edition Coffret is unspeakably beautiful. It has been my experience that some beauty products with gorgeous packaging possess formulas that leave much to be desired. The Clé de Peau Beauté Limited Edition Coffret (currently available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf...
Above: All 20 of my October 2014 Favorites! Happy November, lovelies! So excited to share my Top 20 October Favorites. I had to film with my glasses due to a popped blood vessel on my eye...such is life! Products (with links to their respective reviews etc.)...
Above: Skincare and skincare-inflused makeup for a subtle and refined canvas. In honor of the maxim, "the best makeup is good skincare," this FOTD is dedicated to my current skincare and skincare-infused makeup favorites. When formulas impart high-performance efficacy, a simple beauty look (that's bare...
