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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 […]

A 2026 survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery found that 67% of adults are bothered by loose skin or a lack of firmness on their body. Not on their face — their body. That number jumped 12% from 2026. The demand for non-invasive body tightening is real, and the NuBODY device from NuFACE is one of the most […]

Creating a home gym is one of the most effective ways to stay consistent with your fitness goals, save time commuting, and avoid crowded commercial gyms. However, many people assume that a functional home gym requires thousands of dollars in equipment and a dedicated room. The reality is that with careful planning, you can build a high-impact home gym for […]