KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr: Role Model
Miranda Kerr’s skincare line, KORA Organics, is now available on NET-A-PORTER – we’re merely a click away from supermodel gorgeousness (that’s what I tell myself anyway). Between Kerr’s collection and...
View ArticleConsonant Body Organic Skincare
Consonant Body is a line of 100% organic and natural products from Canada. Fittingly their labels are super-cheeky and written in both English and French. As an example the body lotion’s bottle says -...
View ArticleChanel’s New Ultra Correction Line Repair
Chanel’s New Ultra Correction Line Repair just hit counters! The anti-wrinkle solution helps to naturally prevent and correct the appearance of lines and wrinkles thanks to new discoveries made by...
View ArticleFrugal Snob: First Aid Beauty FAB Essentials Kit
Ever since Sephora introduced their own branded line of products, the number of frugally-priced brands they offer seems to have dwindled (I SO miss Bourjois!). The best out of the remaining has got to...
View ArticleLiz Earle Superskin Bust Treatment
There are few things worse in a beauty snob’s life than running into old friends who haven’t seen you in over ten years and for them to ask “what happened to your boobs? You lost them”. Um, let’s see…...
View ArticleTwirl by Kate Spade New York
Through all its ups and downs, I have to admire Kate Spade for maintaining an unwavering air of sheer giddy femininity. Think colored tights and sparkly heels, festive fêtes and tables for two. The...
View ArticleCrabtree & Evelyn’s New Iris Collection
The folks behind the always-reliable Crabtree & Evelyn have just introduced a new 10-piece collection inspired by the Iris. They worked with a number of perfumers to get the right balance of notes...
View ArticleLa Prairie Cellular Radiance Emulsion SPF 30
I am having severe hormonal issues caused from stress and too much traveling (according to my doctor) and it’s causing my skin to malfunction as well. My skin is not its usual dewy self– it’s dry and...
View ArticleFashion Week Survival Tip: Bobbi Brown Hydrating Skincare
Bobbi Brown just saved me hundreds of dollars with her new Hydrating Skincare line (priced at $45-$58). As I mentioned the other day, my skin has been dry/flaky from stress & traveling and I was...
View ArticleNew Lush Lovely Jubblies Breast Cream
Breast creams are still somewhat under-the-radar and the average woman I know is perfectly fine using just a body cream, but I disagree! Bust creams may not have the power to permanently lift sagging...
View ArticleKate Somerville Cytocell Dermal Energizing Treatment
I’d be lying if I said I loved every product that was sent to me for review but holy crap this is amazing! I’ve never really given the brand much thought despite my other beauty writers waxing on...
View ArticleFrugal Snob: Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh
I love, love, love the Yes to Carrots family of products! Drugstore aisles are getting way better at stocking affordable beauty finds that are not only effective, but chic and Yes to Carrots is at the...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Awareness: Mama Mio
I’m a big fan of Mama Mio because they promote combining exercise with skincare (notably with their Bootcamp kits). As much as I do believe that some products are “magic in a bottle,” I also know I’ll...
View ArticleKiehl’s x Jeff Koons Limited Edition Collection
Known for its unique philanthropic partnerships with celebrities and artists, Kiehl’s has, once again, upped the ante when it comes to supporting children’s causes. A new limited edition collection of...
View ArticleOprah’s Makeup Artist Teams with HissyFit
Reggie Wells, the Emmy award winning makeup artist behind Oprah Winfrey’s look for more than two decades, has been named the International Creative Director of Hissyfit. The Australian brand is still...
View ArticleFrugal Snob: Caudalie Limited Edition Holiday Sets
When someone with sensitive skin asks me what brands they should look into, Caudalie is on the short-list of ones that I suggest (though my number one recommendation is always the Clarisonic – the...
View ArticleFrugal Snob: Bath & Body Works Holiday
The set-up at the Bath & Body Works showroom (left) and my favorite candle from BBW (right) I went to an event last week at the Bath & Body Works (BBW) showroom and wow did the space leave an...
View ArticleArcona Holiday Cranberry Kit
I have been depressed ever since I found out Arcona discontinued my favorite Kiwi Mask! I even tried buying it in bulk back in 2008 but Arcona products are made with pure natural ingredients that are...
View ArticleSulwhasoo Launches at Bergdorf Goodman
I went to an event at Bergdorf Goodman last week where Jill Blakeway, an acupuncturist and clinical herbalist spoke about the benefits of Asian herbs and how Korean skincare brand Sulwhasoo (owned by...
View ArticleFrugal Snob: NP Set Bath & Body
I could never say enough good things about Target – from resilient ribbed tanks that last countless washes, to the biggest, wonderful smelling affordable candles I’ve seen, they take the cake when it...
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