March 1, 2012 Looking for a firming cream? Clarins is launching a new Extra-Firming Skin Care line this month. With six patents pending, this is their most sophisticated anti-aging collection yet. Formulated with organic oat sugars, organic green banana and organic lemon thyme, these key ingredients promote firming, lifting, and lightening properties.
February 28, 2012 Tofu has come a long way in the realm of American cuisine. With notable chefs praising its taste and texture, the humble soybean curd has finally achieved gourmet status within the kitchen. To learn everything about this Asian staple, I can't think of a better authority than Andrea Nguyen, whose new book, Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at Home, comes out today.
February 27, 2012 Wearing an ethereal blue Armani Privé gown, Lancôme ambassador Penelope Cruz dazzled us with her beauty at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony. Celebrity makeup artist Matthew VanLeeuwen created an elegant, Old Hollywood-style look for the Spanish film star.
February 23, 2012 Tired of watery tinted moisturizers that don't work? You might like NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++, the latest foundation alternative from François Nars. Fortified with healing nutrients from the waters of French Polynesia, the lightweight, oil-free formula has been shown to reduce discoloration and dark spots with regular use.
February 21, 2012 Celiacs can rejoice with Feel Good Foods, a delicious line of gluten-free dumplings and egg rolls. Made with a rice flour wrapper, you can't even tell that it's wheat-free. The company also makes a point of using non-GMO ingredients and every product is free of MSG, artificial flavors and additives.
February 20, 2012 In this sluggish economy, there's really no need to spend $200+ on a trendy spa facial. A quick search around the kitchen will yield affordable ingredients to whip up a natural, DIY treatment for all skin types. With a little know-how, the following common household items can create a radiant visage in no time. Also, be sure that everything is certified organic to preserve ingredient purity.
February 16, 2012 
I'm honored to be a member of the Glam Beauty Board, a panel of bloggers who will periodically review the most popular beauty products of the season. I can't wait to share what we reviewed for spring, so without further ado, here are my thoughts.
February 15, 2012 Last week, I was invited by Francis Ford Coppola Winery to celebrate their winter release of Votre Santé wines. Named in honor of the film director's paternal grandmother, the name is inspired by the French toast, "A votre santé," which means, "To your health." The gorgeous wine bottle label is also designed by Coppola himself.
February 13, 2012 At the Thakoon show, bold lips were the highlight of the NARS look. “The collection is a romantic cliché of something old New York – Upper East Side in the 1980s..but with a quirky twist,” said designer Thakoon Panichgul. “It’s reminiscent of the past but still feels modern.”
February 8, 2012 Whether you're a die-hard romantic or perpetually jaded, you might be tempted to slack off a bit for Valentine's Day. Rather than incur the wrath of your significant other, here are some excellent gift ideas to butter up your sweetheart.
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