So a couple of months back I wrote an article on Valeria Lukyanova and The Ukraine’s ‘Barbie Flu‘. This was a disturbing story of a 21-year-old who had morphed herself into an expressionless, seemingly emotionless and lifeless children’s doll. There have been various reports on the amount of surgeries this young woman may or may [...]
Tag Archives: beauty Routine
Epidermal Growth Factor – The next big thing?
Lately I have been looking into changing my beauty routine a little bit. I feel like my skin needs somewhat of a “pick me up”. It could be the fact that I haven’t been getting much sleep lately, or that I have been taking many trips out of town, but I feel like my skin [...]
One-on-One with Lauren Feist of Lollysheep
How do you go from working the 9-to-5 to pursuing your two creative passions? Ask Lauren Feist. The celebrity makeup artist turned jewelry designer started her professional career in human resources before building a business around her creative talents. Today, she’s a makeup artist specializing in beauty, film and editorial, and has worked with many [...]
BEAUTY OILS: THE OIL YOU ACTUALLY WANT YOUR SKIN TO MEET
As someone who contends with sensitive combination skin, the initial notion of slathering oil on my face seems absolutely insane! In the beauty world, the litany of moisturizers, foundations and serums touted as “oil-free” has made an entire generation afraid of using any product containing even a drop of oil for fear of adverse reactions. [...]
Fall Beauty: 4 Things I’m Looking Forward to When The Temps Finally Cool Down
I love summer just as much as any native Southern Californian. (Go ahead and cue the jokes about yoga, hiking and kale. Bring it!). I mean, what’s not to love? Between the months of May and September, my weekends are packed with awesome LA activities like walking to my local Farmer’s Market, hitting up hotel [...]
Healthy Skin 101: Cleansing
The most important step when it comes to healthy skin care is cleansing. My best beauty tip is to remove your make up every night, no excuses. Proper cleansing is the first step towards healthy skin, without the proper cleanser or cleansing process your skin builds up bacteria that then causes your pores to clogged [...]
French Beauty Secrets
I recently returned home after traveling with my Sister all over Italy and France. I fell in love with the food, fashion, culture and lifestyles. I was especially fascinated by the timeless beauty and style of French women. A few of my favorite French beauty icons are Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve. Regardless of [...]
One-on-One with Famed Handbag Designer Lauren Merkin
Classic and timeless. Fun and feminine. Fashionable and functional. These are all qualities that define Lauren Merkin’s brand—a collection of premium handbags that includes her best-selling clutches, which have been spotted on Hollywood A-listers like Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckinsale and Eva Longoria. I recently sat down with Lauren, who created a limited-edition Eve clutch exclusively [...]
Look Stunning on Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day!! Wondering how to look incredible for your other half on this special day? While they are busy thinking how they are going to impress us we are thinking how we are going to look our best. I put together a set of ideas and tips to help you look stunning on Valentine’s [...]

























