I hope your October is finishing strong…travel, midterms, a newborn and lots of projects has Mande mine a bit bananas but I’m grateful for it all nonetheless. Today, I am excited to share two resplendent new beauty launches–from Jouer and Charlotte Tilbury–as well as a full on-location look for the desert and the details for my next beauty event… The […]

Although fall indubitably is in full swing and winter is just around the corner, the sun abounds here in Southern California, and even if you’re living in cooler environs, now is the optimal time to embrace the cache of gold and white beauty we’ve come to expect from Tom Ford Winter Soleil collections.Brimming with refreshingly wearable naturals with just enough […]

Happy first of September, friends! Today’s post possesses a distant fragrance focus with some reflective thoughts about the human experience along the way. It’s particularly compelling to me when a new fragrance has a strong backstory. This is the case Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum, exclusively available at Bloomingdale’s. The opulent scent is an homage to the original 1957 L’Interdit. […]

It’s finally fall and I have been reaching for a myriad of beautiful basics–11 to be exact–to create a full face that is equal parts classic and modern. From the brand new *Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Book Volume III to a revolutionary lip liner formula from Dior, this post celebrates the effortless side of the cooler months ahead. // SKIN […]

I don’t know about you, but over here, this month was intense. I am equal parts grateful and exhausted for 10 hour days lecturing on Zoom with college students and an editorial calendar packed with beauty writing deadlines. Also, including a wildly loquacious 2-year old and an aging pup (both on different sleep schedules as of late), but I am […]

I have discussed the Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cream Foundation since its initial launch years ago and this week, the brand released a reformulated version that I (like many of you) have been eagerly awaiting. Set against the backdrop of another favorite recent procurement–a Patrick Nagel “Shades” print–are swatches of 23 shades in this exquisite formula along with a […]

Even though we may be in the heart of summer, our minds are already becoming cognizant of the inevitable transition to fall , and with that comes a seasonal shift in the products involved in our respective beauty routines.In response to this intrinsic change, I have carefully chosen 22 skincare and makeup products (25 if you include 3 style picks!) […]

After a spring that simultaneously moved both at a snail’s pace and lightning fast (who else can relate?), it feels the arrival of summer was exceptionally sudden. Albeit entirely welcome. To celebrate this new phase of life–warmer, brighter and filled with hope–I am excited to share an effortless bold lip look! This aligns with the season, featuring products exclusively from […]

The *NuBODY Skin Toning Device Despite exercise and a healthy diet, trouble areas of the body often persist. We could all use some extra reinforcements at times. Especially from less-than-toned zones to bumpy areas bearing the dreaded signs of cellulite. Enter the *NuBODY Skin Toning Device. This genius tool harnesses the power of microcurrent technology. It helps smooth and firm […]

We finally made it to our local dog beach escape a few days ago…the wide open space and salty sea air was good for the soul and also provided the perfect backdrop for me to document and share some new beauty and skincare loves…chiefly, elements of the Chantecaille Summer 2023 collection and a host of warm weather skin and (firming!) […]