December 30, 2010 Sophisticated French women who know their natural beauty products adore Patyka skin care. The luxurious Parisian beauty company relaunched their line earlier this year and it's now available in the U.S. Certified by ECOCERT, the brand offers organic skin care by growing and extracting their own botanicals.
December 22, 2010 If you're like me, chances are you're a wee bit behind in holiday preparations. To save you a bit of time in the entertaining department, here are a couple cocktail recipes from Moon Mountain Vodka to please your discerning guests.
December 21, 2010 Now that it's officially winter, I definitely need an extra dose of moisture to keep my skin properly hydrated. The Pure Face Organics Face Serum from SJ Creations is a great way to prevent my face from being completely dehydrated. This small bath and body company from San Diego is passionate about their organic skin care. The entire line is certified with ECOCERT and each product has a high percentage of organic ingredients.
December 21, 2010 There are so many wonderful eateries in San Francisco. It's pretty tough to visit all of them, but I recently got to check out Heart, a neighborhood wine bar and art gallery in the outer Mission district. I also have heard a lot about Kitchenette's great food so I was really looking forward to trying their small plates menu. The communal tables are also a great way to make some new friends.
December 20, 2010 Kilian Hennessy, the creator of the By Kilian perfumes, loves to craft voluptuous and wildly romantic fragrances. As the heir to the famous French cognac fortune (the grandson of the founder of LVMH group), he is used to cultivating a luxurious sensibility. Kilian's latest masterpiece, Love and Tears, Surrender, is the ninth fragrance that launched this year.
December 20, 2010 Three Wishes, a new wine from Whole Foods Market, is about to make my holiday entertaining a lot easier on the wallet. The brand features three varietals (Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) from grapes grown in California and the price can't be beat. Each bottle is only $1.99. You can stock up on a whole case (or two) and still not break the budget.
Food & Drink December 17, 2010 Tucked away on the 6th floor of the InterContinental San Francisco, The I Spa is a tranquil respite from the bustling downtown area. Whether you're visiting SF or doing some last-minute holiday shopping, definitely drop by to take advantage of the spa's relaxing treatments. They're now offering the seasonal Peppermint Patty Pleasure hot stone massage and the customized Sugar Plum Facial through the end of the year.
Beauty, San Francisco, Skincare December 16, 2010 As you're planning your holiday parties don't forget to organize your ingredient lists to make things easier. Having the right product is so key to producing the perfect results. Whatever you're cooking, the gourmet purées and fruit concentrates from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley give that extra oomph for all types of dishes. They are also ideal for mixing cocktail drinks.
December 16, 2010 Edited by: Independent Fashion Bloggers
Nothing like the end of the year to get you thinking. The holiday season isn't only a time for giving, it’s a time for reflecting. Whether you're giving lavish gifts or wondering if shopping takes away the spirit of the season, or just plain having fun with all the holiday parties (it’s time to dress up!) this week's links run the gamut of profound thoughts. Some favorites were how fashion has no age limit and, just in time for New Year’s resolutions, will losing weight make you happier? There’s some excellent posts about fashion blogging, questioning reblogging, content ownership and balancing your blog with your life.
December 15, 2010 Most of us can't always splurge on expensive medi-spa visits to maintain our youthful complexion. Even if we can we don't always have time to go to the actual appointment. Thankfully Age Sciences developed the Personal Microderm, an at-home microdermabrasion system that you can use anytime, anywhere.
I've always been a bit skeptical about these types of skin care products, but this one is effective and easy to use. The microdermal exfoliation tool contains the same professional grade aluminum oxide crystal discs as the ones used by a medi-spa.
