It’ll take a miracle to help these puffy, crepey eyes. So this post is a bit different. I’m embarking on the cult Augustinus Bader 27-day skincare challenge. The premise is simple: Use only the Augustinus Bader signature, award winning, anti-ageing cream for 27 days and watch your skin repair itself. And since I’ve ordered bothContinue reading “Getting Real – Experiment Time | Augustinus Bader 27-Day Challenge”
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My WORST Beauty Buys | 14 Products I Won’t Be Repurchasing
So here it is: the products I will NOT be repurchasing. I’ve tried…tried again, and these beauties just aren’t for me. It’s not that I COMPLETELY HATE these products. I mean, I did not declutter them or give them away. Rather, these are the items in my arsenal I don’t ever reach for and quiteContinue reading “My WORST Beauty Buys | 14 Products I Won’t Be Repurchasing”
For Dummies, The Series: Eye Patches – My Top 8 Picks
It’s no secret I LOVE eye patches. These comma-shaped skincare weapons might not be part of your daily routine, but I can’t think of any other product more effective at making one look fresh and well-rested in an instant. Don’t get too caught up in the semantics of patches v. masks, it’s all about theContinue reading “For Dummies, The Series: Eye Patches – My Top 8 Picks”
Where To Wander | A Morning At The Market – Ortigia, Sicily
“The aroma of bright citrus, fresh basil, and aged dry herbs clashes with an intrusive medley of anchovies and sardines. Then comes along a strong note of ricotta and burrata, a finish of coals from oven-fresh loaves and roasted garlic cloves. The confusing scented market plume should be a bit off-putting, but in this caseContinue reading “Where To Wander | A Morning At The Market – Ortigia, Sicily”
Where To Wander | Sunrise in Ortigia, Sicily
“The sunrise over Ortigia, Sicily, is as close to heaven as the gates themselves. With the city’s patron saint Santa Lucia playing Peter, those she welcomes to her whimsical world enjoy all the splendors of the gods.“ Ortigia, Syracuse, Sicily. Where to begin. Yes, you should vacation here. It should be at the very topContinue reading “Where To Wander | Sunrise in Ortigia, Sicily”
For Dummies, The Series: Waterproof Makeup
As a rule of thumb, waterproof makeup is not all that great for your skin. It typically isn’t formulated for daily use and should be reserved only for special occasions. That being so, when waterproof is a must, these are the products I would recommend to look great while making a splash! Let me startContinue reading “For Dummies, The Series: Waterproof Makeup”
From Pretty to Practical | Unique Gift Ideas To Make Every Bride Feel Luxe
Whether you’re throwing a socially distant wedding, simplifying your special day, or you’ve had to delay, 2020 has been a stressful year for brides. And what about all of those big milestones leading up to the wedding: the shower, the bachelorette party, even dress shopping? With so many wedding events being downsized, going digital, orContinue reading “From Pretty to Practical | Unique Gift Ideas To Make Every Bride Feel Luxe”
Kennedy Princess From The House Of Klein | Recreate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Most Iconic Looks
With the fictional Rachel Green and Carrie Bradshaw as inspiration, designers have routinely recycled 90’s fashion every few seasons. That said, it’s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s classic aesthetic that has withstood the test of time. Understated. Sophisticated. Timeless. Bessette-Kennedy, wife of the late John F. Kennedy Jr., and former director of public relations at Calvin Klein Inc.,Continue reading “Kennedy Princess From The House Of Klein | Recreate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Most Iconic Looks”
Where To Wander (Post-COVID) | Mark Italy’s Magical Aeolian Islands At The Top Of Your List
As we sit and wonder where to wander when travel begins again, put the both booming, yet low-key Aeolian Islands at the top of your list. For the travelers out there, this quarantine has been stifling, stripping us of the love that drives our curiosity, learning, and exploration. So now, as we eagerly await officialContinue reading “Where To Wander (Post-COVID) | Mark Italy’s Magical Aeolian Islands At The Top Of Your List”
For Dummies, The Series: Cream Blush
Ask yourself this question: if you were stranded on a deserted island, what would be the one piece of beauty you couldn’t live without? For me, it’s undoubtedly cream blush. As temperatures rise and we dream of island getaways (I haven’t lost hope just yet), I think to myself, well isn’t this the best excuseContinue reading “For Dummies, The Series: Cream Blush”
The Cheeky Genova 