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Category Archives: skin
by the chimney with (self) care0
I think stockings are my favorite christmas tradition. Growing up, they were always a small Christmas in and of themselves – filled to the brim with treasures: often a new book, wished-for beauty treats, much-needed winter accessories, and always scratch … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, jewels, kids, lips, skin
Tagged Hazel Village, madewell, Maileg, mejuri, Natural Life, Ouai, tatcha
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PM beauty capsule no. 10
Every night (after several episodes of The Affair, which I am tearing through), I drag my feet up the stairs and face what feels like Everest. I don’t know why the task of taking off my makeup is so daunting, … Continue reading
Posted in eyes, lips, skin
Tagged bioderma, biossance, burt's bees, Elta MD, klavuu, origins
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little bits of happy0
I got my hands on Biossance’s newest release and it really lives up to the beautiful quality I’ve come to know and love from the brand. It’s got clean ingredients, a gorgeous texture – and it leaves my lips plump … Continue reading
AM beauty capsule no. 10
On shower days, I use this Japanese wonder, with water in the shower to exfoliate my face. Once dry, I tone and moisturize. My go-to hydrator (discovered at the Amazon 4-star store in Soho) is amazing. I know I really … Continue reading
Posted in blush, brows, foundation, lips, primer, skin
Tagged becca cosmetics, charlotte tilbury, dr. lipp, Elta MD, fresh cosmetics, perricone md, salux, tarte
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just a few things1
Hi. It’s me. The web’s most elusive, semi-retired beauty blogger / industry-working (crazy how that happened) / NYC-area dwelling (double crazy) / 5 year old girl raising (wild) / balance seeking (ha!) woman – still with a few things to … Continue reading
Posted in hair, jewels, mixed bag, skin
Tagged anthropologie, bumble and bumble, honest, origins, target
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watermelon face and sleep mask0
happy sunday, kids! popping in with a handful of highs from the week, not the least of which is the $9 luxury shown above. i would call it a dupe for this stuff, but since i kind of hated that … Continue reading
becca aqua luminous concealer0
Posted in concealer, eyes, face, lashes, lips, skin
Tagged becca cosmetics, covergirl, elizabeth arden, mario badescu
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BIOSSANCE Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum0
it’s probably no secret that i love a thoughtful, well-made product – and biossance may be queen of them at the moment. in fact, I don’t know how I’ve managed to get almost down to the last drop of my … Continue reading
DR. JART+ Cicapair ™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 303
i’ve been shouting about my latest obsession on instagram and facebook and i’m so completely blown away by this magic that i’ve honestly been grappling with how to even talk you through it. so, i’m going to dive right into … Continue reading
try (a sample) before you buy (the full size)0
i am 100% the target audience for makeup samples. as if i don’t buy enough makeup, retailers continue to tempt me with all of the tiny foil packets. i try to offload most of these when they come my way … Continue reading
