2020 Empties Vol 1

2020 Empties Vol 1

Here’s one upside to being homebound: I am going through a lot of product! Perhaps it’s all the time we have to kill. Or has self-care become a healthy distraction from the reality that we’re not going anywhere anytime soon?…

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Putting the Bro in Bronzer – Best Matte Bronzers for Guys

Putting the Bro in Bronzer – Best Matte …

*Adding a quick update as of July 2023. This post is extremely popular with google search results so I wanted to make sure you do not miss my most recent bronzer find–the Jones Road Gel Bronzer. Also, the Tom Ford…

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Euro Beauty Haul – London, Paris, Berlin and Szczecin (that’s in Poland)

Euro Beauty Haul – London, Paris, Berlin and …

Fall, 2016 research trip: two weeks, four countries, three large suitcases. I am back with enough new and exciting skin, hair and makeup gems to cheer me up each day during the upcoming miserably cold time of year. Still very…

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National Men’s Grooming Day – Neiman Marcus x In Haute Pursuit

National Men’s Grooming Day – Neiman Marcus …

A pro at justifying a luxury splurge in the grooming department, I am thrilled to have joined forces with Neiman Marcus to curate a round-up of essentials for you guys. Literally, you GUYS. Today, August 19th, is National Men’s Grooming…

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FOR(d) MEN – TOM FORD Intensive Purifying Mud Mask

FOR(d) MEN – TOM FORD Intensive Purifying …

The TOM FORD skincare range for men boldly projects the aesthetic of his fashion empire. Almost a year old, it includes the Intensive Purifying Mud Mask, one of my favorite weekly treatments. Since today is Mr. Ford’s birthday, I am…

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Italian conoSCENTi – TOM FORD Mandarino di Amalfi Eau de Parfum

Italian conoSCENTi – TOM FORD Mandarino di Amalfi …

When I read about Tom Ford’s Mandarino di Amalfi in British Vogue, I imagined the invite beauty editors received to experience this addition to the Private Blend collection. A luncheon including drinks and bites highlighting key ingredients in this citrusy…

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