Greener Pastures – St. Patrick’s Day – Perricone MD Chloroplasma, Kusmi Tea & more!

Greener Pastures – St. Patrick’s Day – Perricone …

Green is the color of nature, renewal, life and harmony. It is also associated with greed, money and jealousy, which sounds as decisive as I am sometimes. I love wings but I hate beer. I can drink green juice like…

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Have Friends Will Travel – Destination: The Dominican Republic

Have Friends Will Travel – Destination: The Dominican …

One month ago to the day, I was in the middle of a 4 night getaway in 1 villa with 8 bedrooms and 17 people. If there had been cameras, they would have captured a blend of The Real World…

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InStyle – April’s Flying Colors

InStyle – April’s Flying Colors

Thou shalt not underestimate the importance of color. In a world of patented hues like Tiffany blue and Hermès orange, I advise that we take advantage of every shade possible when expressing ourselves. Afterall, flair is not so much about…

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‘Tis the season – AMOREPACIFIC Color Control Cushion Compact SPF 50+

‘Tis the season – AMOREPACIFIC Color Control Cushion …

You know you’re pushing the season when you switch to a darker tint and up your SPF to 50. With snow still on the ground. It’s mid-March. Maybe I’m feeling desperate. Or delusional. I broke into my AMOREPACIFIC CC cream…

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While You Were Sleeping – Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque

While You Were Sleeping – Kiehl’s Ultra …

Kiehl’s and I go way back. Not even close to 1851, but long enough that I can’t count how many of their masks I have used. I remember enjoying the long gone Algae and Soothing Gel Masques back in the…

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Clarins Double Serum Review: Original vs. Light, Tested and Compared

Clarins Double Serum Review: Original vs. Light, …

I first used a Clarins serum called Total Double Serum in 2002. I was in my early twenties, working in the marketing department at Jo Malone, and already the kind of person who read ingredient lists for fun. That serum…

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Basic Masks Need Not Apply – Clark’s Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask

Basic Masks Need Not Apply – Clark’s …

Every time I hear someone say, “less is more” I roll my eyes and repeat my mantra: “more is better.” I believe in abundance, choices, and options. I want to accommodate my skin. We both tend to get moody. With…

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The Power of Three – ARCONA Triad Pads

The Power of Three – ARCONA Triad Pads

My very good friend Nicole and I have a one-liner of a running joke, which is, “Is there no end to your laziness?” While we’re both known for being overzealous when it comes to projects in which we’re involved, I…

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