Beauty Expert & Lifestyle Curator
Skincare, beauty, life & style through the lens of approachable luxury.
Hey Beauty Lovers, Spring into beauty with my must-try makeup looks this season… Spring is in full bloom—and so is our chance to refresh our makeup bags! As a beauty professional who lives and breathes skin, style, and seasonal reinvention, I’ve been watching the spring runways and real-life vibes closely. Here’s what I’m loving (and…
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Celebrating Fragrance Day: My Luxe Yet Approachable Spring Picks 🌸✨ Fragrance is more than just a scent—it’s a mood, a memory, and a statement. As a 40+ beauty professional who adores all things luxury (but keeps it effortlessly chic), I see fragrance as an extension of self-care. A signature scent can turn an ordinary…
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I don’t know about you but I’m excited about the upcoming longer days, more sunlight and awakening from the Winter’s chill. While out and about I stumbled upon these gems that caught my eye during a leisurely stroll through some of my favorite stores. With the Spring and daylight savings around the corner, these finds…
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Just a few favorites that I’m loving lately. I’m a sucker for a cute coffee cup and a candle; Can’t resist a splurge at @Anthropologie #coffemug and a #anthrocandle This @Clarins Lip Comfort Oil Shimmer in Funky Raspberry is hugging my lips through the Summer. A light, subtle shimmer with a bit of a lip…
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Epicuren is my chosen skincare line of choice to carry in my spa suite House of Vine. This is a product I’ve use for several years, even before I became an Esthetician. So it feels good to offer something I love to others in my treatments and/or as a retail offering for your face and…
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A new store in cult beauty is coming to San Diego this week! It’s called Beauty Bakerie, a hip and trendy makeup brand that is Vegan friendly AND black owned. Can I get a unicorn with that, maybe? I am excited to try their products. I know that when many people think of vegan friendly makeup one…
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The fashionista and decorista that I am, I have wanted to take a drive to Pasadena for their infamous flea market held every second Sunday of the month. However, months go by and I have yet to make the trip. When the day hits I’m either too lazy to make the drive, make up excuses why…
Read MoreDo you like simplicity and ease of style? Yet want to look like you made an effort while appearing effortless? What we all really desire is to keep it simple yet be and live an exquisite life. Wearing a great outfit breeds exquisite confidence. I was thinking of how to wear one piece multiple ways…
Read MoreI do not know if it is exactly a hidden gem to anyone else in San Diego County, but it was to me…The Forum in Carlsbad, Ca. A small, inviting, chic little shopping center in the beautiful city of Carlsbad, Ca. It is equipped with a few of my favorite (and popular) stores. There is…
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