Tea Collection

I was delighted to learn that Tea Collection had a women's clothing line. Based in SF, the company is known for their adorable children's designs and their expansion into women's fashion is quite successful. I got to check out a few pieces from their current Catalonia line and the colorful prints are ideal with the sunny weather we're having lately.

Hojas del Mar Tunic

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Bar Gelato By Naia

Thanks to the heat wave earlier this week, I was practically wilting whenever I was outside. The minute I got home I would indulge in a few bites of Bar Gelato, a new line of frozen treats from Gelateria Naia.

That's right folks, you can get fancy, handmade gelato on a stick. Each bar contains whole rBST-free California milk and ingredients from local farmers and food artisans. They also don't have any corn syrup, which is a huge plus. Since they're made with milk, not cream, the ingredients are the stars of the show.

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Vouelle At BHLDN And Partnership With Twins For Peace

When I was in Paris earlier this spring, I had the pleasure of meeting Vouelle co-founder Melissa Regan de Vogele. Not only did I manage to get my hands on some gorgeous shoes (merci beaucoup Melissa!), I also learned that they just started selling the Golightly satin sandals at BHLDN, the online bridal boutique from Anthropologie.

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Zacapa Rum

Last week I had the opportunity to meet Lorena Vásquez, Master Blender for Zacapa Rum. As one of the four female master blenders in the world, Vásquez has devoted 26 years to her craft. Her intense passion is palpable as you hear her explain her unique and labor-intensive rum making process.

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SenSpa Masters Sessions

I've always known that SenSpa offers interesting holistic therapy but I think they've outdone themselves this summer with their new master series. Comprised of three unique treatments, each one combines massage with a unique skill of a highly trained master worker.

For example, the Yoga Massage Synergy Session consists of a personalized consultation and session, followed by a massage that complements the yoga practice. The rejuvenating Sixth Sense Massage Session combo incorporates reflexology and an intuitive reading. The reading will address health, relationships, money, and other areas of life. 

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Clarins SPF 50+ Sunscreens

Finally, after some ho-hum days, we're seeing some gorgeous sunny weather! To celebrate the recent spike in warm temperature, I wanted to highlight a few new SPF products from Clarins.

There are two high-performance products that you might want to check out. The Sunscreen For Face: Wrinkle Control Cream SPF 50+ has a very lightweight, non-greasy texture that I like very much. I've abused my skin from recent travels, so this is very handy. The other product, the water-resistant Sunscreen Care Milk-Lotion Spray SPF 50+, is created for the body and is great for sensitive skin.

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Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is less than a week away - did you get dad a gift yet? If not, here are some great ideas. We've got everything from skincare to booze to fancy footwear. Read on for some inspiration:

For dads who love their cocktails, the Distillery No. 209 Gin is distilled five times at their gorgeous Pier 50 facility in San Francisco. Crisp, smooth and totally modern, this artisanal spirit is made with the finest botanicals from around the world.

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Les Petits Plats

I must admit, while Paris is an international food destination there are plenty of places to disappoint my eager taste buds and fleece the wallet. Perhaps my palate has been fine-tuned in recent years, or maybe I've grown a bit jaded? Either way, returning to my beloved City of Light has been interesting in many ways.

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Pucci Vivara Variazioni Verde 072

Looking for a new summer scent? Emilio Pucci's new Vivara Variazioni Verde 072 might be a good option. Housed in a gorgeous green bottle the design serves as an homage to nature. It's so pretty I can display it as an art piece.

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Paris, Tu Me Manques

I was very fortunate to visit Paris recently. The City of Light never fails to hypnotize me at all hours of the day. The following photos captured some of my best memories. I hope you enjoy these images!

This is the gorgeous street view from the top floor of an apartment window.

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