[my] style files
Fashion + Beauty + Skin Care

This interview goes down in history for me. For more than just the incredible, and somewhat unbelievable, fact that I got to meet Susan Posnick in person. But for a far greater reason - Susan’s extraordinarily caring nature. Her business purpose is to make a difference in women’s lives (as is mine). And I can […]

Read: Susan Posnick Makes Beauty Simple »

If you have ever wondered what makeup brushes were the best by function and price, this list is for you.

BLUSH: L’Oreal Paris Makeup Artiste All Purpose Powder Brush $12.95
EYE SHADER: Bare Escentuals Double-ended Shaping Brush $28 or Sephora Platinum All Over Shadow Brush #12 $20
FOUNDATION: Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush $30 or Avon Foundation Brush $5.99
POWDER: […]

Read: Splurge v. Steal »

I realize this looks like I am having a dark day (since I am attracted to all dark colors at the moment), but really, I am not. This is more about providing direction in some basic style staples that will help to pull a look together - making it appear effortless. Every single one of […]

Read: This Week’s Hottest Deals - 1/23/08 »

Earthworks pur-essence frangipani shower gel
While the scent is okay and the gel leaves skin soft, the packaging leaves little to be desired. It’s really difficult to pump the gel out and it didn’t blow me away enough to pick this one over any other gel in my shower. This gets a C.
Zona Botanical Cleanse Italian […]

Read: December Product Reviews »

In December, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Raffaele. Immediately, we hit it off. And why wouldn’t we … we both love makeup. We are passionate about helping women enhance their lives. We love the TV show House. We love Hugh Laurie’s character even more. And we were born the same year, 2 months […]

Read: Alison Raffaele Creates Beautiful Products Inside and Out »

After holiday sales = great deals. I have scoured some of the web’s greatest finds and bring them directly to you. Items are listed under the SALE section of each respective site. Enjoy!
Fashion, courtesy of shopbop.com.
Mint Jodi Arnold, Button Back Ponte Dress. Originally $396. Now $196.00 in Champagne and Sepia. Available in size: 2, 4, […]

Read: This Week’s Hottest Deals - 1/13/08 »

Inspiration to run. Let me clarify that this isn’t a New Year’s Resolution I am defining. Just me, on a whim, deciding to get off my duff and “just do it.” The day I happened to make a trip to Dick’s Sporting Goods for a return was the day it happened. The sales associate asked […]

Read: Warm Weather + Fashion Bring Inspiration »

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Stephanie White, founder and creator of the new Become skin care line, in October. I was quite fortunate to get on her calendar when I did, as she was expecting her first child at any moment when we spoke! I am happy to report that she and […]

Read: Interview with Stephanie White, Founder of Become Beauty »

It’s this time of year when we put our moisturizers to the test - to see if they can truly go the extra mile. If you are like me, every winter your skin gets dry and flakey. No matter how thick you coat your skin or how much money you spend on a particular product, […]

Read: All Moisturizers Are Not Created Equal »

Can I say something? As I was walking to Starbucks this morning, I spied a woman wearing light gray sweatpants - 1989 style. In case it isn’t already obvious, let me state for the record that no one, especially a woman, should be caught wearing almost-20-year-old-style sweatpants. You know the ones - baggy rear, […]

Read: Style Reality Check »