If you hurry then you will be able to snag the Philosophy Summer Rescue Skincare Set that is currently on sale on flash sale website Rue La La.  If you’re not familiar with Rue La La, it’s another discount website similar to Gilt Groupe that offers designer products with slashed prices for only a short period of time.  There is currently a fabulous Philosophy boutique that is open until August 28 at 11am.
I have to admit that I must stop by a Philosophy counter or display everytime I pass one.  I love the fun names, minimalist packaging, and delightful scents.  …read more

Last time I was in Hawaii I was looking everywhere for a casual straw fedora that I could wear on the beach and then wear while walking around town afterwards.  I love the floppy sun hat, but if you have a big one then it looks a little silly when you try to wear it to an after beach event.  The straw fedora is the perfect hat to wear over messy beach hair.  You can wear it to the beach and then pair it with a cute cover-up to go shopping or have dinner after your day at the beach.
I …read more

Sunscreen is important to use every day, but particularly in the summertime. If you are spending a lot of time outdoors this summer, be sure not to leave home without it. Recently, I started using the Clinque Sun line of products. I have been a big fan of Clinique for years, but had never used their sun products until this season.
One of my new favorite products is the Clinique Sun SPF 25 Body Spray. It’s super convenient spray formula is perfect for women on the go. It protects your skin from the burning and aging effects of the sun’s harmful …read more

Sunscreen is essential. Everyone should wear it every day, particular in the summer months. But how much would you pay for sunscreen? Recently at Bergdorf Goodman, I stumbled upon Sisley Paris Sunleya.
This product, like many others, claims to protect you from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Like some products it has anti-aging properties through the use of antioxidants and other components that work at the cellular level. So what’s the difference between this and the others?
Well for one big thing … the price tag. Sisley Paris Sunleya is priced at $245 for 1.7 ounces. Yes, that’s right — TWO HUNDRED …read more

I really can’t get enough of the super floppy woven straw hats this summer.  Not only is it practical because it protects your skin from sun damage, but it also just looks amazing!  I love the vintage and luxurious look with the droopy edge flopping over one eye.  This hat just transports you directly to the ocean!  It looks great with tousled hair and a long strapless maxi dress.
Here are two of my favorites:
Bop Basics Toyo Braid Sun Hat $80 – Classic and simple with a thin white band.
Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat $95 – Also a classic shape, with …read more

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that whenever you’re outdoors, no matter what the season, temperature or if it’s overcast, you MUST wear sunscreen on a daily basis. Doing so will save you from getting sunburnt, pre-mature wrinkles, age spots, freckles, dilated blood vessels, changes in your skin texture and of course, skin cancer. There’s no excuse not to protect yourself from the harmful UVA and UVB rays. And I’m sorry to say, there is no “safe” ultraviolet (UV) light, and there is no such thing as a safe tan.
Bare Escentuals® gives you a super easy way to …read more