NEW In My Top Tan – Clarins Sunscreen Care Oil Spray

NEW In My Top Tan – Clarins Sunscreen …

Holding the firm belief in the benefits of moderation as I do, I see nothing wrong with modest year round tanning. On my recent trip to Costa Rica, 95 degree heat was the constant–whether eating, drinking, reading, or thinking, I…

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Tinted Love – Shiseido Urban Environment Tinted UV Protector SPF 43

Tinted Love – Shiseido Urban Environment Tinted UV …

If you run into someone who appears not to need a tint, it’s likely they’re wearing a really good one and just won’t tell you. Hashtag they wish! Everyone can benefit from a good tint either to better compliment their…

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Everywhere Eye Go – Embryolisse Radiant Eye

Everywhere Eye Go – Embryolisse Radiant Eye

I’m posting this from Costa Rica where I have come to center myself. Just kidding. Here for the tan. With a two hour time difference, a 180 degree climate change, late nights in local restaurants, and monkeys howling outside the…

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Down With Down Under – Lucas’ Papaw Ointment

Down With Down Under – Lucas’ Papaw Ointment

Writing my two most recent posts reminded me of one of my most random beauty purchases. Ever. Nicole Richie did a Twitter chat with Birchbox a while back and when asked for her #1 travel must-have, she answered with Lucas’…

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Packing Beauty Vol. 2 – Week in the Life

Packing Beauty Vol. 2 – Week in the Life

I am so GLAAD that so many followers clicked to read the first installment of Packing Beauty. Today, read what I’m taking for a week in Costa Rica. Destination matters. I’d be packing completely different items for a ski trip.…

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Packing Beauty Vol. 1 In-Flight edition

Packing Beauty Vol. 1 In-Flight edition

Since I’m going away in a couple of days, I wanted to do a 2 part packing beauty story inspired and fueled by my product obsession. This first installment is an ‘in-flight’ step by step guide to help you achieve…

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Light It Up Blue! – with Tatcha, Astara and Osmotics.

Light It Up Blue! – with Tatcha, Astara …

You’re wearing something blue today, right? I am. I’m definitely wearing my Carry-All Pouch from American Apparel in ‘Tahiti Blue’. You might ask, ‘what’s with the money bag’? It’s always a conversation starter. And today, we should talk. April 2 is…

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Gone #clubbing. – NYC Swatch Club Event

Gone #clubbing. – NYC Swatch Club Event

I remember my first Swatch. It was 1989. I was 9 years old and obviously cool. The black and yellow strap resembled a metric tape. Fast forward twenty five years to 2014. I walk into one of the best NYC…

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