B. Kamins Lactic and Glycolic Peels
When Ilissa from B. Kamins said she was sending us their acne line for review, I was happy. But when she added that she’d like to send us their range of peels as well, I was ecstatic. I LOVE Peels! Give me a hard-working product, one that you can actually feel working on your face…
Interview with Jessica Iclisoy, creator of California Baby
I am a baby-less woman, but I’ve always loved the company California Baby. It all started for me many years ago on a stroll around Larchmont Beauty, LA’s hippest Beauty depo. I asked one of their super friendly staff “what can I buy with Calendula in it?” (as I recently discovered the joys of this…
How to: have a Grey Gardens theme party
As we’ve mentioned, we’re very excited around wht headquarters for the Grey Gardens premiere airing April 18th on HBO. Billboards and bus stop signage are plastered all over LA, especially on Sunset, with Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange looking every bit the part of Big and Little Edie. And to say we’re more than just…
I heart my bug vacuum
Confession time. I’m scared of spiders. And not just regular “eek, a spider!” scared. Scared like I have nightmares about them. When Tyna and I were roommates, she once caught me standing in the corner of our bedroom in the middle of the night trying to knock down a web that I saw while I…
How to: flower arrangement
Is there anything better than a beautiful bunch of flowers? I’d argue no. I have somehow always had a knack with arrangements. Like anything, it’s only gotten better with practice. I did the arrangement here for a recent Holiday photo shoot and was super pleased with the results. It’s probably the nicest one I’ve ever…
Interview with Christy Coleman, natural makeup artist
When I was offered the chance to speak with the makeup artist Christy Coleman, I said absolutely. Because not only is her work amazing and her client list a who’s who in the entertainment industry, more importantly, she’s a makeup artist who only uses natural products. And you know we heart this loves a do-gooder!…
ARCONA Instant Lift Kit – review
It’s with great pleasure that we bring you ARCONA, a line Tyna and I have been fans of for quite some time. One of those hidden treasure companies that not only have beliefs that we stand behind, but amazing products. ARCONA believes: lasting beauty comes from within and we understand that whatever you put on…
Kiehl’s portable essence oils
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I heart Kiehl’s. I also happen to heart perfume oils. So Kiehl’s new portable essence oil? I’m all over it. And unlike many attempts to update classics that go horribly wrong (New Coke, I’m looking at you), Kiehl’s got it just right by not touching…