March 17, 2011 Most of my friends know about my longstanding obsession with Camper shoes. I'm eyeing a few of their new spring-summer 2011 styles, which seem to be more classic and a tad less whimsical.
For example, these grey Lulu heels are study enough for everyday wear, yet contain a couple of fun elements. The button, stitching and etched heel all add a charming elegance to an otherwise basic design.
March 15, 2011 I'm sure you have been watching the heartbreaking news about the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. My dear friend Delphine at Non Dairy Diary has kindly shared this beautiful illustration to help raise funds for disaster relief. Every dollar counts, so please consider helping the people of Japan today. You can make your donation to the American Red Cross here.
Gilt City members can help out too! They have partnered with Global Giving to give aid to organizations providing emergency services in Japan. In addition, Gilt City Tokyo will allow members to give a donation of 500 JPY which will go directly to Japan Red Cross. Gilt City will match up to 2,000 of these donations for a total donation of 1 million JPY.
Image courtesy of Delphine Doreau/del4yo
March 8, 2011 There are quite a few culinary gems in San Mateo. Case in point: I recently got a chance to venture outside of San Francisco and was invited to check out All Spice, a cute little restaurant featuring Chef Sachin Chopra's modern Indian cuisine.
March 3, 2011 Are you ready for spring? I sure am. While we're entertaining Mother Nature's schizo weather patterns, I've been basking in the lovely Brown Sugar Eau de Parfum from Fresh. This new fragrance is inspired by Brown Sugar Body Polish, one of the brand's cult products. Effervescent and bright, this yummy scent captures the warm, comforting experience of sugar. I can't stop myself from sniffing my wrists after spraying it on. It's like having a layer of citrus candy on my skin!
March 2, 2011 Hourglass Cosmetics has launched two great products that are totally perfect for spring. The new Aura Lip and Cheek Stains might even appeal to the makeup minimalists with their simple, easy-to-use formulas. Both products are water-based so it's great for all skin types, and they give a beautiful wash of color to the face.
March 1, 2011 OK, I know we're barely easing into spring but Guerlain will soon be launching their summer 2011 Terracotta collection. This means the early birdies will have over three months to perfect their bronze goddess bodies for the summer.
Made for fair and dark skin, the moisturizing Bronzing Powder gives a natural tan to the face. This long-lasting formula is available in 8 shades.
February 28, 2011 There were many beautiful frocks at the Oscars last night. Everyone looked so gorgeous! If you want to recreate some of the Hollywood glamour at home, NARS shared some of their red carpet looks for you. Makeup artist Molly Stern did the makeup for Best Supporting Actress nominee Amy Adams, which featured bold lips for an “old Hollywood disco” theme.
February 24, 2011 The beauty theme for YSL this season is pink, pink and more pink. Laced with an innocent purity, their Spring Look 2011 makeup collection is filled with rose and coral hues that's made for a serene porcelain visage.
February 22, 2011 For those who love to discover the latest fountain of youth, the Line Smoothing Treatment Serum from Immunocologie might be a great candidate for you. The product line is the first to achieve anti-aging benefits via the skin's immune system. Using their unique BioTechnical Fermentation Process (Bioferm), the products repair and rejuvenate skin from the inside out. Formulator Manzoor Jaffery was also the first to discover the benefits of Alpha Hydroxy Acids, so you know this stuff works.
February 17, 2011 Tucked along the main route in Forestville, the Farmhouse Inn is just perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. It's only 75 minutes away from San Francisco and it's also a very short distance from Healdsburg and many wineries in the Sonoma region.
