October 3, 2011 Bobbi Brown's Marrakesh Chic Collection has a lot of great colors to lust after. Inspired by Bobbi's visit to Morocco, everything has a deeper saturation that lends a bit of glamour to fall. It's elegant and not over the top, which is what we normal ladies want for everyday makeup.
September 30, 2011 I love Nouvelle Vague and I was excited to see that one of their members, Australian-born singer Nadeah Miranda, breaking out with "Venus Gets Even," her debut album last week. She is someone to watch - I think she'll soon be taking over the world by storm. Not only is she gorgeous but her strong, sassy voice and quirky lyrics make me laugh.
September 28, 2011 Would you believe that wearing lipstick is actually good for your health? That's right, Bite Beauty is determined to make a healthier lip product for you. Each one is supposed to contain the same amount of resveratrol found in five glasses of red wine. That means you get all the nutrients without the calories!
September 28, 2011 I'm so proud of my ridiculously talented friend Delphine. Three of her adorable pattern designs are featured on Hadley Table. You can now buy her beautiful and sturdy table placemats online! I think I'll get a set of the Tapet Kotori placemats ($56 for four). I've been obsessed with her birdies and flowers since day one so the idea of owning a piece of her work is rather appealing, non?
September 27, 2011 It's about time Americans made a respectable, grown-up milk chocolate bar. I've always been a fan of Bonnat's luxurious blends but I was delighted to learn about SeriousMilk, TCHO's ambitious and successful line of milk chocolate. I am a tiny bit biased since the company is based in SF, but can you blame me? They make great stuff.
September 26, 2011 As someone with short lashes, I could definitely use some assistance in improving length and definition. I tried the Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara and was quite happy with the results. The formula went on smoothly (like buttah!) and didn't feel dry.
September 22, 2011 I've been a longtime fan of Kika's Treats. Her fabulously rich and insanely delicious Brazilian honey cakes and caramelized graham crackers are legendary in San Francisco. I was so excited that founder Cristina Arantes had created a new line of caramels so naturally I had to try some.
September 21, 2011 Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2011 makeup collection, Sweet Temptations, has several lovely goodies for beauty addicts to covet. Soft browns, neutrals and light pinks are the central theme for this collection.
September 20, 2011 This fall, I'm determined to become a better cook. Michael Ruhlman's new book, Ruhlman's Twenty, distills decades of his exhaustive work into twenty fundamental techniques for the home kitchen. Each chapter emphasizes a key concept, such as the importance of seasoning in the salt chapter. The step-by-step images are also really helpful.
September 16, 2011 For Naeem Kahn's Spring/Summer 2012 runway look, James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry, created strong metallic eyes for Kahn's designs.
“The starting point for the makeup was the Ava Gardner inspired eyebrow. With the bold, graphic eye, but not-so-bold lip, the makeup is reminiscent of Ursula Andress,” said Boehmer. “I wanted to create contrasts between the eye and lip. The skin is very cool – there’s no warmth to it, and the eyes are a wash of metallic silver.”
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