Getting cozy in my new Room Service Oversize Hooded JacketNow that the semester is over and it’s–at least for California–colder outside, I am all about the pursuit of cozy…baking, organizing, wrapping gifts (I’m earlier than I ever have been on this), sitting fireside with Joey and Jethro and finding joy in the small things. Today, I am excited to share […]
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Approachable beauty breakdown…coming your way.Today’s post is dedicated to approachable beauty…the kind of style and makeup look that feels fresh and effortless without breaking the bank. I am excited to share some delightfully versatile and useful product discoveries on heavy rotation–from foundation and lips to haircare and timeless style, all purchased from Walmart–with, of course swatches galore and a golden […]
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Amidst all of wonders of the season, mid-December madness has taken hold, reminding us that there is 10 days to Christmas and much to do before it’s arrival! I just finished my semester of teaching and, between deadlines galore, getting Johannah’s first Christmas tree together and grading like crazy, my progress in the present purchasing category is has been limited […]
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In the past six months, I’ve entered a store for something other than food shopping exactly three times. Two of those times were visits to Nordstrom for in-store pick ups…the rest of the time, I’ve been ordering online and am so grateful for the option! Time and again, I find the products that I need and the launches that I […]
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Allow me to tell you a story…Once upon a time, a girl went to a beach with her family on one of the warmest days of late fall and was inspired to shoot an array of new beauty and style launches, including pieces from Charlotte Tilbury, Dior and Reformation, while frolicking by the seaside.Enjoy the true life tale. Storybook perfection…Victoria […]
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This Halloween may feel a bit different than years past for reasons too obvious to state. However, that isn’t stopping Joey and I from indulging in a mother-daughter look that I am affectionally calling “Greaser Girls.” Consider it an homage to the 1950s with inspiration from “Rebel Without a Cause.” Also, a homage to “Grease” and classic motorcycle culture punctuated […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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