Sunday, November 23, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:48:38-08:00
Above: Shooting products in my backyard...always an adventure and a race against the setting of the sun.
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, I am looking forward to some days off to catch up on some rest, some blogging and some lovely family time!...
Friday, November 21, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:48:41-08:00
Above: The Giorgio Armani Friends + Family Event runs now through December 7th.
The Giorgio Armani Friends + Family Event (20% off orders over $75!!) has just begun and, in honor of this marvelous promotion, I've curated a list of my favorite Giorgio Armani products, with...
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:48:44-08:00
Above: SK-II Cellumination Aurabright...for skin as luminous as the stunning packaging itself!
When in the testing phase for new skincare, I generally allow a minimum of four weeks before discussing my experience on Beauty Professor. That being said, sometimes a product is so instantly remarkable...
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:48:52-08:00
Above: Steps to a flawless face, including Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer, Tinted Moisturizer in Natural and Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide in Macadamia.
As the seasons change, so does my skin tone and, consequently, my foundation shade needs. In order to accommodate this transitional time,...
Monday, November 17, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:49:03-08:00
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)...
Friday, November 14, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:49:07-08:00
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...
Thursday, November 13, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:49:10-08:00
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...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:49:18-08:00
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,...
Monday, November 10, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:49:23-08:00
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...
Sunday, November 9, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:49:26-08:00
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...