Category Archives: Beauty

The Diary of A Nose

This month Rizzoli released Jean-Claude Ellena’s book, The Diary of A Nose, about his adventures as the exclusive perfumer of the house of Hermes in Paris, where he has been creating beautiful scents since 2004 (which means he is the … Continue reading

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Perricone MD, Intensive Pore Treatment

Perricone MD is a line that never disappoints. There are a few names in beauty that always come through on what they promise and this is one of them. The newest Intensive Pore Treatment promises to reduce pores and lines … Continue reading

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Beauty Round Up: Rodial, Philip Kingsley & St.Tropez

Lots of great new beauty products showing up on my doorstep the past few weeks. I tried the new Philip Kingsley Moisture Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner duo and kind of went crazy for it. It’s great for thicker curly hair … Continue reading

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Golden Globes Beauty Routine

It may sound a bit extreme to start getting ready for a party weeks in advance but that’s actually being generous this time of year. If you include finding all of the dresses, then we’ve been getting ready since early … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer, the legendary Brazilian architect passed away today at 104. Wow. He was so incredible that I don’t feel fit to write anything about him because my words would not be enough.

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Creed, Acqua Fiorentina, The Encore

Creed’s Acqua Fiorentina, which for a long time has been unavailable in the US is releasing The Encore in time for the holiday season. I love the way the press release describes the different layers of the scent, it is … Continue reading

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Goldfaden MD Beauty

My big thing is finding great products because I want to avoid putting anything even resembling a needle anywhere near my face, which is going to get more challenging in the next decade considering this year was the big 40 … Continue reading

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Jemma Kidd, Make Up Secrets

Want to learn how to do make up like we did in Paris above? Jemma Kidd‘s new book, “Make Up Secrets, Solutions to Every Woman’s Beauty Issues and Make Up Dilemmas,” kind of says it all. The natural born beauty … Continue reading

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The Scent of a Woman… Stella McCartney, Marchesa, Reem Acra

Sometimes it’s nice to give into the beauty of design and these tiny glass treasures filled with scents for the season are making me kvell. I love the bottle for Stella McCartney‘s newly launched L.I.L.Y. parfume and its promises of … Continue reading

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Clos du Bois Rouge Cosmétique by Pixi

I can’t believe no one thought of this sooner! Make up and wine in one from Clos du Bois and Pixi who launches a cosmetics set this month, which includes a bottle of the new Clos du Bois Rouge blend … Continue reading

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