July is here! Along with unbridled sunshine, two online classes . Aslo, a lot of uncertainty across the nation and the world. It also has brought an array of new beauty and skincare launches that I am excited to share in tandem with a slice of real-life at home. Skincare. In terms of skincare, I’ve been using a mix of […]

Living by the beach in Southern California has many perks…fresh air, friendly people and lovely weather…except in June. During this month, the marine layer–otherwise known as “June Gloom” makes an appearance in the morning and stays around all day. For someone who spends much of the week photographing her inanimate subjects in direct sunlight, this time is pure torture.Today, instead […]

Harmonizing nature-inspired marble packaging with some of most wearable neutrals ever, the limited-edition *MAC Electric Wonder Collection is the perfect foray into the summer months. Focusing on bronzed skin and nude lips, this sublime collection–which is brimming with shades to compliment a spectrum of skin tones–is selling out fast. Consequently, I am excited to show you closeups and swatches from […]

Like a ray of sun following rain showers galore, the latest pieces from Violette’s capsule collection with Estee Lauder–appropriately named Oh Naturelle!–have arrived, delivering a decadent wash of warm and effortless color reminiscent of a summer vacation on the French Riviera in the 1960s.Today I am excited to share an overview of the new releases as well as a full […]

Introducing the *Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cream to Powder Foundation I’ve been taking great delight in testing the *Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cream to Powder Foundation for nearly two months and am over the moon that it is finally available at Clé de Peau counters all over the country!As its moniker implies, this revolutionary formula applies as a […]

Happy , dear readers; I hope your month is off to a marvelous start! Today’s post features a first look at a few new launches–namely from *Clé de Peau Beauté and Pat McGrath–while basking in the glorious environs of San Simeon, CA, an idyllic seaside village on the coast of the Pacific. From radiant concealer made especially for the orbital […]

What I packed for a week away. A few days ago, I returned from a beautiful week away at the Hotel Del Coronado where my husband was attending a national meeting in his industry. To avoid amassing a plethora of bags, packing for myself, a 9-month old and a dog requires a wealth of prudence!Today, I am excited to share […]

My love for sharing new launches with you is endless, but sometimes it’s equally fun to discuss products that are well-loved and on heavy rotation; in today’s post, I am giving you a glimpse into some of my timeless favorites for the month and using the them to create a 1960s-inspired look. // THE PRODUCTS // *La Prairie Platinum Rare […]

With its delicate cherry blossom-inspired packaging and feminine pink-centric color story, the limited edition *MAC Boom, Boom, Bloom Collection softy sings the anthem of springtime. Even better, every single piece in the collection is infinitely wearable, making it the quintessential way for your makeup routine to usher in the warmer months ahead.Consequently, I am excited to give you a swatch-heavy […]

Brimming with modern yet wearable color that instantly flatter the complexion, the *SUQQU Spring/Summer 2023Collection has arrived, allowing us to preemptively prepare for the sunny days that lie ahead.Inspired by the fresh hues and innovative textures, I am excited to share an image-laden overview of this gloriously covetable collection! *SUQQU Designing Colour Eyes Palettes in 12 and 124. Ever at […]