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I’ll never forget my first eBay bid; well over 10 years ago, I used the “Buy it Now” feature to purchase some vintage Cartier jewelry and I was hooked (both on Cartier and eBay!). Now, it’s easier than ever to navigate eBay and, while it’s marvelous for getting deals on fashion and hard-to-find items, it’s also a brilliant place to […]

Happy Friday, friends! After a super busy week of beauty events, preparing for the fall semester and lots of time with baby Johannah, I am now thrilled to share a swatch-heavy review of the splendid *Becca Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation, a first look at the sophisticated *Chantecaille Lip Veil and my tried and true top 10 list for the […]

We’ve experienced record-breaking highs at the beach in Southern California this week…I haven’t sweat this much in ages (we have no air-conditioning)! However, amongst the agony of having the thermostat reach 99 degrees indoors yesterday, I was inspired to break out my most formidable skincare and makeup for hot weather situations and am excited to share it in this post. […]

If you follow me on Instagram, then you may know that I’ve spent the last few days in Couer d’Alene, Idaho with my husband. From stunning nature and wild weather to a touch of down time and business dinners aplenty, it’s been a fun departure from the ordinary thus far.Our hotel is surrounded by Lake Couer d’Alene, which inspired me […]

The second half of December is always wild; so much to do and so little time. Stressful to-do lists and beautiful moments with family and friends. It’s the entire human experience distilled into two weeks. To simplify things, here are some festive beauty and style ideas from Nordstrom (with a surprise appearance by Joey Elle!) to take you through this […]

Last minute luxury for everyone (including you) on your list.The season of gifting is upon us and I have rounded up some of my favorite luxury beauty to consider as you finalize your lists! I am also thrilled to share a video tutorial featuring even more skincare and makeup favorites and am over the moon to introduce you to my […]

What’s in my bag.The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. I hope you are doing well in the midst of one of the busiest times of the year. Still, I am excited to share what’s in my bag. From beauty writing project deadlines and wrapping up the semester to shopping for Christmas and preparing for the new year. I […]

Luxury beauty for an effortless holiday makeup look.Holiday parties abound this month and, just in time for the festivities, I have a fresh makeup look to share. From a genius base product that’s not quite foundation yet still masterfully perfects the canvas to a double decker palette that effortlessly refines eyes and cheeks, everything that I used can be found […]

Greetings from the desert! For the few days, I’ve been on location in Arizona and this week marks a full month that I have been diligently testing a new skincare device that I am excited to finally review for you guys. *Droplette and its proprietary technology has transformed my current routine, ensuring maximum skincare absorption to the deepest layers of […]

I love it when the temperatures finally drop in Southern California. The shift inspires me to expand my fragrance wardrobe and embrace a new menagerie of notes. Today, I am sharing 11 winter fragrance favorites. Also, a sun drenched look at the resplendent Clé de Peau Beauté Holiday 2024 Collection. 11 Favorite Fragrances, Clé de Peau Beauté Holiday + the […]