Do you need a flushed look, and the sun just ain’t cooperating?
Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color is a pot of color that is creamy soft, and helps to create that always-important flushed look in a soft, natural way. It also comes with a loose cheek powder to add to complete the look.
(Because an unnatural flush looks suspiciously like you are just drunk.)
I am all about the understated but gorgeous glow. Plus, it’s totally a travel friendly product, and great for quick touch ups!
It comes in a sienna shade, and apricot – both seem to be surprisingly friendly to a variety …read more

As a minor update in Aly-land gossip, I am no longer going to Mexico next week. I am now going to LA (my favorite part of America, anyway!), and Mexico in two weeks.
It’s a press trip, so while fun in the sun is on the agenda, I will be spending time in meeting-like activities and formal dinners. I will need to look my best!
A great kit to get all of my travel face essentials is Laura Mercier’s Flawless Face.
It’s awesome: It has foundation primer, illuminating powder, and everything else you need to keep your oil-free foundation needs covered, complete with …read more

Some fun beauty and summer related news.  Saks Fifth Avenue and Havaianas have joined forces with some of the most prominent women in beauty to make three pairs of the cutest Havaianas:

Through the entire month of June, proceeds from sales of these shoes will go to benefit charity:water.  A little info about the three makeup artists designs:’
Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach—her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a …read more