Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

I wouldn’t presume to know what gift you should get your Valentine this year. Aside from some really good generic suggestions anyway. But if you’re shopping for your friends or sisters …or basically anyone you aren’t sleeping with…I’ve got some not-s0-ordinary gift suggestions sure to make them smile.   ONE FOR ME, ONE FOR YOU Clarins’ Daily Energizer Lovely Lip Balm creates a subtle flushed pink on everyone … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Say Yes to Oils

Most of us change up our look when summer comes around — be it wearing white, linen shirts, sandals, going a shade lighter on our highlights, etc. We wear more sunblock, bigger hats, bolder sunglasses. But what about fragrance? Do you mix it up? I always switch up my fragrances from day to night. But come summer, I gravitate toward more citrus, light floral, and … Continue reading Say Yes to Oils

Props to Scary Mommy

It’s not always easy to be a girl. Especially one growing up in Los Angeles. 90210 episodes and films like Clueless (though a personal favorite of mine!) didn’t always paint the most universal picture. When I was young, I always noticed my friends who maintained strong relationships with their mothers were the ones with the most confidence and strongest senses of self. To this day, … Continue reading Props to Scary Mommy

BIG SUNDAY! Lemonade on Larchmont

It’s Big Sunday again, which means I’ll be supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand with my peeps, as per the past few years. This year we’ll be parking our table on Larchmont Blvd. – in front of the former Pickett Fences and Crumbs locations. Sunday, May 15th 1:30 to 3:30ish 214 N. Larchmont Blvd., LA 90004    Click HERE to learn more about Alex’s Lemonade Stand. 🙂 Come by … Continue reading BIG SUNDAY! Lemonade on Larchmont

The Beauty Lover’s Stocking

Admit it, there’s nothing (gift-wise) more disappointing during the holidays than a gorgeously wrapped piece of crap. No one wants delicious icing and meh cake. That’s why I love fun (useful!) stocking stuffers. Greatness, unexpected.   So here are a few of my favorites this year for the beauty lover’s stocking.   Makeup that someone wouldn’t splurge on for herself is always appreciated – whether … Continue reading The Beauty Lover’s Stocking