One of my favorite things about the internet is how it feels at times like a treasure hunt. Sometimes I don’t even know I’m hunting, until I get to that a-ha! moment. Today, while looking at my Design*Sponge update, I saw a piece on Paris apartment dweller, Catherine Taret, whom writes My Little Paris. I had to check it out, because as a girl living in a California suburb, there is nothing more fascinating than the idea of living life as a Parisienne.  My Little Paris is set up into sections and I clicked first ”beauty” and then “fashion,” because that’s my area of interest, of course. Under fashion I found a piece on Eva Zingoni, who takes leftover fabric and materials from the Paris fashion houses... [Read more]

Cosmeceuticals go one step beyond traditional skin care, using science to aid in the fight against skin damage and the effects of aging. CosMedix is a line of skin care that works by using the science of Chirality.  Chirality refers to the right-handed and left-handed molecules in our bodies and the ingredients we apply to them. Ingredients that have been chirally corrected have been filtered to contain only molecules that positively interact with the skin. In addition to minimizing the risk of allergic or adverse reactions, studies have shown this process to produce ingredients up to four times more concentrated than those in conventional brands. CosMedix is a plant-basedskin care line. They use no artificial colors or preservatives. The... [Read more]

Etsy weekend shopping… When I was a kid, my sister’s favorite thing to dress up as for Halloween was a gypsy. She would pile on all Mom’s necklaces – the two best being a blue bead and leather necklace and a choker with hanging strands of faux gold coins. We thought the look was so cool. I found a grownup version that my sister would love today.  The Holly Lynne shop at Etsy has a coin-charm bracelet made with coins from around the world including; Yugoslavia (1984), Slovenia (1998), France (1990), Slovenia (2000), and Argentina (1987). This is the rich gold version. Gypsy Coin Bracelet - gold $26 This handmade charm bracelet is made from a length of geometric, bubbly circle chain. It features five different gold... [Read more]

Still searching for a Valentine’s Day gift for  your sweetie?  How about something from The Body Shop? They’ve got a couple of great gift sets for the man in your life. Hemp Heroes Gift Shop $35 The ingredients that went into these Hemp products were obtained through a Community Trade program. Hemp oil is a super-rich oil full of antioxidant omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Come to dry skin’s rescue with this pampering gift set featuring moisturizing hemp seed oil to repair dry, cracked skin and restore its natural moisture barrier. Feel good giving this environmentally-friendly crop. The set contains: *Hemp Hand Protector *Hemp Body Butter *Hemp Foot Protector *Hemp Lip Protector Men’s Essentials Kit $30 This kit is... [Read more]

If you are looking for something cute to lounge around in on Valentine’s Day, Fairie’s Dance has a couple of cute nighties that are flirty, but also comfy. Perfect for enjoying a romantic evening in with your sweetheart. Venus Lace Nightie $59 This gown is made of organic cotton and dyed with a low-impact dye. It’s 10% spandex, so soft and stretchy. It has a halter-look front and criss-crossing straps in the back. It comes in a Wild Rose or French Blue color. Pair it with the Venus Lace Panty or the Cross Your Heart Thong for a complete matched set. Lace-Trimmed Nightie $55 This gown is a natural color with black lace straps that add to both the look and support of the garment. It’s made of a combination of Turkish... [Read more]