August 13, 2012 NARS never disappoints me with their fall makeup collections. For the 2012 season they offer traditional fall shades, yet all have an updated, modern twist. Whether you want crazy bold or understated elegance, the brand has a few items to covet.
1990s supermodel Kristen McMenamy for NARS 2012.
August 9, 2012 Curious about the luminous skin of Japanese geisha? You can try to attain their youthful complexion with TATCHA skin care. Founder Victoria Tsai had spent a long time researching a 200-year-old manuscript on geisha beauty and has painstakingly deciphered its secrets to create her skin care collection.
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August 7, 2012 Dolce & Gabbana just released eight new shades of their Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick. Designed for late summer and early fall, these vivid transitional hues provide plenty of bright, rich color. The palette range goes from pale nude to bright red and orange to dark brown. If you like bold color, this release is calling your name!
August 6, 2012 I'm so impressed with Mandy Aftel's line of Chef's Essences. The award-winning natural perfumer has wowed the world with her handmade artisan fragrances and has collaborated with renowned chefs to create exotic culinary oils. Aftel now sells a basic line of professional-grade essences at Williams-Sonoma that you can easily incorporate in the home kitchen.
August 2, 2012 Last month I was asked to take fashion photos of what inspires my style. Today I'm sharing several more fun things, and like the Intel Ultrabook™, these stand out pieces will endure for a long time.
I was hanging out in North Beach and ran across this amazing embroidered Marilyn skirt from local SF designer Al's Attire. The retro flare is flattering and utterly feminine.
August 1, 2012 The Ombre Minérale Fall 2012 makeup collection from Clarins has a major emphasis on the eyes. The star product is the new Ombre Minérale Eyeshadow. Available in 16 long wearing shades, there's something to please everyone. You also get a few textures to choose from the entire range (matte, satin and sparkle).
July 30, 2012 Using 30% less ingredients than conventional fragrances, Kiehl's recently launched their Aromatic Blends body fragrance collection. Each of the four fragrance blends are available as a Fragrance, Skin-Softening Body Lotion and Skin-Softening Body Cleanser. Both the body lotion and cleanser are supposed to deliver 24 hours of hydration.
July 26, 2012 Dolce & Gabbana released Lace Collection, a limited edition makeup line for Fall 2012. Based on their use of Sicilian Lace in their runway shows, the overall theme is pale nude hues. If you are a huge fan of nude color, this collection is designed for you.
Monica Bellucci for Dolce & Gabbana.
July 24, 2012 Erena Shimoda's underwater photography is just breathtaking - each of her stunning female subjects are transformed into otherworldly sea goddesses. Based in San Francisco, she has produced ethereal images for many fashion, bridal and maternity clients. If you are looking for a unique portrait session, Erena's your woman.
Curious about her craft? We chatted with her recently to learn more about her art.
