Why is Embryolisse so iconic Embryolisse was founded in 1950 by a dermatologist studying skin pathologies at a Paris hospital. That backstory matters. It explains why their formulas feel less like cosmetics and more like skin treatments. A friend with…
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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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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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There are at least three reasons I favor Caudalíe in the prestige beauty market. One: the products work. Two: the line is inspired by a vineyard and fueled by the healing power of wine. Three: the founder, Mathilde Thomas believes…
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Back when Vogue was putting legit people on their covers, they called EVE LOM Cleanser “probably the best cleanser in the world.” Since then, two things have happened. Vogue is no longer putting legit people on their covers and EVE…
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I’m all about peptides, enzymes and acids in my skin care products. And, I’m a huge believer in Retinol. I’ve had Botox injected into my ‘11s’ (not my feet, but rather the two vertical lines in between the brows on…
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I can’t say it’s surprising that the greatest city in the world is the inspiration behind one of the greatest niche perfume brands. Bond No. 9 has created a range of scents inspired by and to evoke the sensibilities of…
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Spring starts today! Shed your winter skin with one of my ultimate favorites. This is a reblog of a guest post I wrote for www.the-totality.com a month ago. Enjoy! Remember when you could purchase only one basic body scrub with…
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