Sunday, September 21, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:09-08:00
Above: Good lighting in a bottle? Diorskin Star Foundation in #031 Sand.
Summer and fall have been incredible seasons for the release of a wealth of brilliant foundations...from Clè de Peau Beautè to Tom Ford, medium coverage formulas with lovely, skin-like finishes are having their...
Friday, September 19, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:18-08:00
Above: The contents of my Neiman Marcus Project Beauty haul.
Last Saturday, I attended Neiman Marcus Project Beauty at the Fashion Island, Newport Beach location. Coinciding with the Beauty Event (previewed HERE...this runs now through 9/21), this was a time of brand spotlights, new product...
Thursday, September 18, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:22-08:00
Above: The Gucci Face Lustrous Glow Foundation.
For months, those entrenched in social media have caught glimpses of the next big luxury beauty line with an iconic logo and a single moniker: GUCCI. Today, the wait is (somewhat) over since they became available for pre-order...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:26-08:00
Above: Shorts for work...yes, they will do.
We are experiencing a major Indian Summer heatwave in Southern California right now...not just marginally hot, not just relatively hot, I'm talking 100+ degrees and over 80% humidity hot! Couple that inferno with a classroom that is not air-conditioned...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:33-08:00
Above: A screenshot from my most recent piece for the Neiman Marcus publication, theblog.
I hope your week is going well, lovely readers! I just wanted to share the direct link to my latest post on the Neiman Marcus publication, theblog, all about how to...
Monday, September 15, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:42-08:00
Above: An array of Laura Mercier for a flawless face.
I have used Laura Mercier products for years. From Secret Camouflage (nothing conceals blemishes better) to her Creme Smooth lipstick in 60's Pink (reviewed HERE), her cosmetics are tasteful, classic and endlessly wearable. Although the color...
Sunday, September 14, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:51-08:00
Above: Fast becoming a current favorite, the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro Powder comes in a gorgeous rose gold compact. **Mosaic Mirror by Dawn Mendelson Designs
A couple of weeks ago, I placed my first Charlotte Tilbury order once the line debuted...
Friday, September 12, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:54-08:00
Above: My 12 End of Summer Empties...well-worn and well-loved.
I devote a great deal of time attempting to take aesthetically pleasing pictures of skincare and beauty products. I have learned, however, that it is nearly impossible to capture the loveliness of an empty (hence the...
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:56-08:00
Above: The contents of the Barney's NY Love Yourself Event Gift Bag...major, no?
Hello! I hope your week is going well thus far. I couldn't let another day go by without alerting you to the swath of incredible beauty promotions and events taking place over...
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
The Beauty Professor2020-10-07T14:53:57-08:00
Above: All the ingredients for my bulletproof foundation routine!
After battling the intense heat and humidity of late August and early September, I am excited to share my bulletproof foundation routine; from skincare to finishing powder, this synergistic combination holds up flawlessly in the most...