February 16, 2011 For those who adore bright, bold lips, you have another reason to shop for new lipsticks. Bobbi Brown's new Rich Lip Color SPF 12 lipsticks are nothing short of dazzling. The full coverage, lightweight formula fuses pigments to a clear base so you end up with an intense, crisp color. What you see is what you get.
February 15, 2011 Givenchy's new Photo'Perfexion Light foundation is literally a breath of fresh air. This ultra-light SPF 10 liquid foundation creates a light, extremely breathable veil of coverage that looks completely natural. The high concentration of water keeps the formula fresh and the silicone used make this glide like silk across the skin.
February 14, 2011 I'm always up for a long and pampering spa outing, but sometimes life gets too busy to block out three hours for a deluxe indulgence. If you're one of those busy bees, I recommend going to Remède Spa for a quick lunchtime facial to rejuvenate your tired skin.
Beauty, San Francisco, Skincare, Travel February 11, 2011 Inspired by their popular Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, NARS tweaked the beloved lip product and created the new and fabulous Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil. The high-moisture, glossy formula is just fantastic. Lightweight and non-sticky, there are six beautiful shades to fawn over.
February 11, 2011 I've been really enjoying this unusually sunny weather (feels like summer!) but the outdoor exposure left me with more freckles than expected. To reduce these pesky spots I turned to the In & Out Whitening Day Cream. This Swiss skin care company is focused on using natural ingredients and essential oils to keep you young and pretty from the inside out.
February 10, 2011 As you can tell from the name, the spring 2011 Neo Pastel makeup collection from Clarins is filled with soft, radiant hues. Inspired by watercolor paintings, the spectrum ranges from romantic violet eyes to shiny nude lips.
February 8, 2011 Named after Christian Dior's Avenue Montaigne boutique in Paris, the Montaigne spring 2011 makeup collection is filled with light, silvery greys and soft pinks. This is an elegant display of Dior's iconic colors and the look is sophisticated and romantic.
February 7, 2011 The Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden collection went for the soft, springy pastels. Romantic pinks, turquoise blue, silvery greys and lilac all play a role in their new spring 2011 makeup line. If you adore pastels in general, this is made for you. A beautiful example of this is the Eden Smooth Eye Colour Quad. It's just like taking a stroll through an English garden.
February 4, 2011 Based on Giorgio Armani's S/S 2011 fashion show, his La Femme Bleue 2011 spring makeup collection is inspired by nature's fresh blossoming of colors. Tempered by the ephemeral morning light this colorful smoky eye is de rigueur with radiant hues of forest green and purple iris.
February 3, 2011 Hello, little lovebirds. Sick of giving overpriced roses to your sweetheart for Valentine's Day? Perhaps some of these gift ideas below might tempt your lover's heart. We've got a few options that you might like.
Planning a gourmet dinner for your valentine? Oenophiles will enjoy the Kuleto Estates 2009 Chardonnay. Elegant and balanced, this is a heady, citrus-forward wine and will go well with many dishes. Plus, you'll get lots of sweet attention coming your way. Alternatively, for something more intense, the smooth and full-bodied 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has deep aromas of black plum, toasted oak and tar. This will be perfect with a juicy slice of steak. To buy: www.kuletoestate.com.
