StriVectin Repair and Protect Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30

StriVectin Repair and Protect Moisturizer is my new favorite way to combat lines and wrinkles, protect my skin from the sun and drench my face with healthy antioxidants.  The formula has a whipped consistency so a little dab goes a long way. Lightly scented, this cream melts into the skin quickly and evenly. Since it contains SPF 30 …

Zadig & Voltaire’s grand opening brings Paris to Washington, DC

Zadig and Voltaire’s arrival to Washington, DC was kicked off with a grand opening celebration.    The famous French clothing line, known for a rock and roll sensibility did not fail to disappoint with a loft inspired store housing many beautiful and witty garments. The minimal decor was the perfect way to showcase the edgy clothes on display. …

Friday Night at Bethesda Row with DKNY PR Girl

This Friday at the Bethesda Row, I had a wonderful opportunity to meet DKNY PR Girl, ALiza Licht, in person. Aliza is the New York fashion publicist behind the popular DKNY PR Girl Twitter account and is known as much for her witty style comments and her adorable alter-ego illustrations. Aliza was very gracious and as you …

Previewing Prada’s Bespoke Shoe Collection

I recently had the opportunity to preview Prada’s Bespoke shoe collection at Tyson’s Galleria in Washington, DC. The new Made To Order Décolleté collection is a very special opportunity for customers to design their own Prada shoes.The journey to create your own custom pair of shoes begins by choosing a design model.  Choices include pumps, flats …

Liven Up Your Hair This Spring

As a busy consultant, blogger and fiancée planning a wedding, life can be busy.  Add in one daily commute into the heart of Washington, D.C. and a love of yoga and I am left with little time for a lengthy beauty routine. Ultimately I have to make every minute count in my daily beauty ritual. …

Top Five City Pharma Must-Have Beauty Picks

City Phama is a beauty lovers dream.  Yes, I can call it a store, a pharmacy, but oh it is so much more.  I am currently going through a beauty withdraw since many of the items I purchased last summer from City Pharm in Paris are now practically empty.  So it is my emptying makeup …

Violet Lips at the Oscars and New York Fashion Week

Violet lips have been popping up everywhere from the red carpet at the Oscars in Hollywood to the runways of New York Fashion Week for Fall 2015. At the Oscars, Violet Lips on Naomi Watts paired perfectly with her black Armani couture dress at the 87th Academy Awards. Naomi’s beauty look was created to be …

NYFW 2015-Star Wars Gold Eyes and Braids at Mara Hoffman

Mara Hoffman’s “Star Wars” runway show opened with the theme song from the iconic movie to unveil a collection and beauty look suitable for a modern Princess Leia with Gold eye shadow and intricate braided hair. Known as a bohemian designer, the fall beauty looks are appropriate for the desert dwellers of Tattoine and any well traveled girl. …

My new beauty routine with Clarins

I have a new beauty routine with Clarins and I couldn’t be happier with the positive results to my skin. Right now my skin is in that in-between stage; I need to protect it from the harsh winter weather but don’t want to over moisturize and cause breakouts. So when I was invited a few weeks back to …

Grey Nails at Prabal Gurung for #NYFW fall 2015

Grey nails debuted on the runway at the Prabal Gurung fall 2015 New York Fashion Week show to my delight. The sporty, fall collection is inspired by a trip to the Adirondacks and so the beauty reflected a very healthy look. Honestly, Grey seems an odd choice in nail color at first, but the color is …