Cle de Peau Fall 2014: Radiant Fluid Foundation and Lipstick #111...a Glowing...
Above: The Cle de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation is the quintessential balance of a glowing and soft matte finish.When I heard that Cle de Peau was releasing a new foundation formula as part of its Fall...
View ArticleA Clean, French-Inspired Look Featuring: By Terry Baume de Rose Rosy Babe (+...
Above: By Terry Baume de Rose Nutri-Couleur...same Baume de Rose formula with a delightful tinted finish.I've had the pleasure of using the new By Terry Baume de Rose Nutri-Couleur in #01 Rosy Babe for...
View ArticleByredo Black Saffron...Intoxicatingly Unconventional
Above: Byredo Black Saffron: dark, mysterious, sweet, smoky and wearable...the quintessence of unconventional.Concerning fragrances, I love (1) unexpected scents that are (2) still pleasing to the nose...
View ArticleBeauty Professor Now a Contributer to Neiman Marcus "the blog" !
Above: So thrilled that my first piece focused on one of my favorite topics ever...foundation.Hello lovely readers! So many good things in the works this week...in the meanwhile, I wanted to share...
View ArticleYSL Fusion Ink Foundation (Swatches of Every Shade!) + NARS Audacious...
Above: The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation has arrived! After a couple of weeks of trial, I am ready to weigh in on recently-released the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation (currently available at Neiman Marcus,...
View ArticleNew Fragrance Alert: Viva La Juicy Gold Couture Debut at the London West...
Above: Viva La Juicy Gold Couture Black...a delicious cocktail of fresh berries and warm caramel.Earlier this week, we at Beauty Professor headquarters had the chance to attend an event at the London...
View ArticleBeauty Bits + Bobs Including the Charlotte Tibury Launch + Labor Day Sales
Above: The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Killer Cheekbones Bronze + Glow...this pair of finely-milled powders gets constant use!Good day to you, lovely readers! Before running off for some family time...
View ArticleLast Day of August FOTD + Armani Brow Maestro...Swatches of Every Shade!
Above: The full look.I am spending this last weekend of summer at a classic film festival in Hollywood. Inspired by timeless images of the past, I opted for a clean look that balances the...
View ArticleAugust 2014 Favorites Video!
Above: All of my August 2014 Favorites.How is it already the 3rd day of September? With my full teaching schedule resuming this week, I have had to recalibrate my pacing (no more sleeping in and...
View ArticleAttention Southern CA Locals...Weekend Musings and New Products in My Arsenal!
Above: The latest creation from Seth Wegter Bags...The Hayworth.It's Friday and the weekend is upon us...what a whirlwind that was! I hope you've had a chance to watch my August Favorites Video. If...
View ArticleFOTD: Banquet Night
Above: My recent look for the Cinecon Banquet.Last weekend, my family and I attended the Cinecon Film Festival in Hollywood...we've volunteered with the organization for the past 12 years and are...
View ArticleNew Skincare Alert: Praises for the SK-II Pitera Essence Set
Above: The SK-II Pitera Essence Set...a marvelous introduction to the venerable SK-II skincare line.I only have a few moments before running off to help my brother at his booth again today (a big...
View ArticleMy Bulletproof Foundation Routine for Hot and Humid Weather...Video!
Above: All the ingredients for my bulletproof foundation routine!After battling the intense heat and humidity of late August and early September, I am excited to share my bulletproof foundation...
View ArticleBeauty Update...Events + Major Gifts with Purchase at Barney's NY and Neiman...
Above: The contents of the Barney's NY Love Yourself Event Gift Bag...major, no?Hello! I hope your week is going well thus far. I couldn't let another day go by without alerting you to the swath of...
View Article12 End of Summer Empties...Good to the Last Drop!
Above: My 12 End of Summer Empties...well-worn and well-loved.I devote a great deal of time attempting to take aesthetically pleasing pictures of skincare and beauty products. I have learned, however,...
View ArticleCharlotte Tilbury Haul Part I: Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder, Penelope Pink...
Above: Fast becoming a current favorite, the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro Powder comes in a gorgeous rose gold compact. **Mosaic Mirror by Dawn Mendelson DesignsA...
View ArticleLaura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide...Swatches, Review and Beauty Look!
Above: An array of Laura Mercier for a flawless face.I have used Laura Mercier products for years. From Secret Camouflage (nothing conceals blemishes better) to her Creme Smooth lipstick in 60's Pink...
View ArticleUpdating Your Makeup Bag for Fall...Live on the Neiman Marcus Blog!
Above: A screenshot from my most recent piece for the Neiman Marcus publication, theblog.I hope your week is going well, lovely readers! I just wanted to share the direct link to my latest post on the...
View ArticleLook of the Day...Shorts for Work During This Indian Summer
Above: Shorts for work...yes, they will do.We are experiencing a major Indian Summer heatwave in Southern California right now...not just marginally hot, not just relatively hot, I'm talking 100+...
View ArticleGUCCI Makeup Line Currently Available for Pre-Order at Neiman Marcus!!
Above: The Gucci Face Lustrous Glow Foundation.For months, those entrenched in social media have caught glimpses of the next big luxury beauty line with an iconic logo and a single moniker: GUCCI....
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