beauty guru & perfume whisperer
My dear friend Carlos is a fragrance fanatic, who spreads his scented sentiments far and wide. He’s a New Yorker with a flair for fragrance, and he shares my addiction. He asked me to contribute my summer picks for this season on his terrific blog, Brooklyn Fragrance Lover and a YouTube
I find tea based perfumes so easy to wear. They are perfect for when I’m looking for that Goldilocks perfume in my collection – not too strong, not too soft, not too floral, not too woodsy – just right. A tea perfume is perfect for any time of day and
I am so in love with the gorgeous Charlotte Tilbury line! From her skincare to her makeup, I’m a fan. I was so thrilled to be invited to participate in the Canadian launch of Charlotte Tilbury with Holt Renfrew by showing you one of her gorgeous looks. I recreated the Charlotte
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I love having soft touchable skin that looks as good as it feels. When it comes to peel off those jeans and don sundresses and shorts, I like to feel glam despite being in a dark nightmarish winter cave with no
Renowned nail artist Jin Soon Choi has created two exclusive nail polish sets for Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle site Goop. Known for her elegant simplicity, Jin Soon Choi is one of the most influential nail artists in the industry. Born in Korea, Jin moved to New York City in 1991 and
I suppose if I had one skincare mantra it would be “moisturize, moisturize, moisturize”. Well, that and “always wash your face before bedtime”. And “exfoliate”. But seriously, moisturize. My bedside table and bathroom counter are practically collapsing under the weight of my prodz. People there is always something to try!
Sometimes perfumes smell good or bad. Sometimes they smell incredible, and sometimes they smell meh. There is the odd perfume that reaches into our brains, memories and maybe even our DNA, and these perfumes evoke a visceral and emotional reaction. I experience the fragrant presence Guerlain Apres L’Ondee emotionally, as it
Lately, I’ve been going back to some skincare basics. My oily, aging and acne prone skin likes it when I keep my skincare simple. So a simple, gentle yet thorough cleansing routine, followed by simple yet effective-ingredient based skincare products can help restore my skin from ravages that occur when