“If you have ugly legs wear a deep décolleté” Christian Dior The decollete is defined as the area from the neck to the cleavage or a plunging neckline. It is one of the most sensual and beautiful parts of the feminine silhouette. But it is often overlooked by cosmetic companies. After years of slathering on anti-aging creams […] Read more…
I am not blessed with olive skin, like my friend who needs only fifteen minutes in the sun before turning an enviable caramel shade. No, I must take the sun sparingly and covered in sunblock or I will burn. Eventually, I will tan but I prefer to speed things along with self-tanner. Which is why […] Read more…
With the proliferation of new mascara wands in stores, how do you choose the right one for you? Do you crave long and defined, curled and lifted or voluminous and full lashes? These new mascaras claim to achieve each of those desired effects with new, futuristic wands armed and ready. I decided to put each […] Read more…
What’s your type? Do you like them long and lean or defined and thick? I’m talking lashes here not men (Personally I like my men long and lean but my lashes thick and voluminous!) Joking aside, the Balm’s imaginative and sexy packaging is so much fun you’ll want to do your makeup in public. Take […] Read more…
I have a love/hate relationship with my feet. On one hand I’m very thankful they can carry me through marathons and I can dress them in super cute shoes, but on the other they are just plain ugly! I will spare you the details but I am not blessed with those really adorable small feet […] Read more…
I sometimes receive odd requests when I work on photoshoot productions, mostly makeup advice, but recently I had a client ask me in desperation where he could pick up a Clairsonic skin device ASAP. He’d forgotten to pack his and told me it was key to his flawless skin. Glowing and even, his complexion was […] Read more…
“Never judge a book by its cover,” or so the saying goes, and in the case of these adorable childlike cosmetics packages I would have to say that it’s true. Contained inside these brightly colored and fruity plastic objects from Korean brand Tony Moly, lie some serious skin care ingredients. You would have to be […] Read more…
Those of you who know me are familiar with my obsession with Japan. It all started when I went on my first modeling trip to Tokyo way back in 1990! I was very green in the business and after a 14 hour flight I found myself catapulted into another world. Tokyo was the largest city […] Read more…
When I look at Audrey Hepburn in the still from ” Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, I am reminded of my own sleeping style, and not just because I have an orange cat! Flat on my stomach, face squished into my pillow, sleeping mask optional depending on how late I will be able to sleep in! […] Read more…
I have tried all sorts of eye creams and serums in the hopes of eliminating my dark circles and preventing more laugh lines from forming. (laugh lines sound so much better than crow’s feet!) Some have worked better than others, essentially masking the problem but not really helping to repair. A friend of mine who […] Read more…