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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Drunk Elephant? Say what? When Drunk Elephant (no, the brand was not named after me) landed at Sephora a year and a half ago, I knew we were destined to be drinking buddies. I was right. While slightly late to…
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Known for incorporating some of the most beneficial raw materials into its products, Shea Terra Organics delivers pure, natural, borderline miraculous skin, body and hair solutions. Surprisingly affordable, the range popped on my radar while researching facial oils a decade…
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Running out of a facial cleanser while on vacation. First world problem. Finding Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar in Costa Rica. Miracle. Humbled, but more importantly, properly cleansed again, I am thrilled to report on my new drugstore favorite! Getting this…
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L’OCCITANE Shea Butter products have to be among the most iconic scents in the industry. In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of their best selling hand cream, the brand has just launched the new limited edition Whipped Shea Butter body…
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Is this *THE* BYREDO scent to try? Depending on the season, you can’t help but favor certain scents over others. Gypsy Water makes for a very rare fragrance that wears well on me only during colder months. This BYREDO creation…
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Ciao! Having just left Florence, Italy I am still mesmerized by my visit to one of the world’s oldest apothecaries: Santa Maria Novella. Started by Dominican monks back in the 1200’s, the brand became available to the public some 400…
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May 3: my mom’s birthday. May 4 and 5: stayed at Mama Shelter. May 6: saw ‘Philomena’ on the flight home. Clearly, someone’s been reminding me that tomorrow is Mother’s Day in the US. When my brother and I were…
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