This week at the beach, while basking in the glow of the warm summer sunshine, I found myself paying extra close attention to my skin.  Was I wearing enough SPF?  Should I be exfoliating?  Luckily I did my homework before I left town.  I didn’t want to read a novel so I emailed my good friend and celebrity make up artist, Elizabeth Ulloa, to give me a quick regimen.  Since my skin is extra glowing this week, I thought I … +more

Consider the lives many of us lead today:

• Constant accessibility to work: iPhone + Blackberry always within reach
• High Intensity Lifestyle: rise at crack of dawn / gym / kids / chic attire / career / education / organic, grass-fed, striving-to-be-gourmet diet / conquer the world
• The Social Media Vortex: How much of your day evaporates into perusing Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, various blogs?

All the time we spend “doing” doesn’t exactly leave much time for resting – which, in truth, … +more

The perfect pink lip color is definitely on my Spring must-have list!  I love the bright punchy color with very clean and natural makeup elsewhere– so fresh and summery, not to mention quick and easy!  I am probably sounding redundant because I have certainly said it before, but the best part about a bright lip is that it makes a big statement but doesn’t cost a lot.  You can get the look for under $10 at the drug store.

Would … +more

Two words: studded beret.

Come on!  I don’t wear hats that often, but I could definitely get on board with a studded beret. (Does anyone else spy a blog d-i-y just begging to happen!)  I always love what Marc Jacobs does at Louis Vuitton in general and this pre-fall collection was no exception.  Style.com noted the unmistakeable 1940′s feel that was generated in part by the military accents and also the menswear patterned fabrics that were peppered in amongst those … +more