T2 Oxygen Eye Cream O3.0 Anyone who follows me on social media or reads my blog – or knows me personally – is keenly aware that I don’t just have a skin care routine, I have a skin care regimen. I’m obsessed with skin care because I know that taking care of your skin is crucial …
Vacation Skincare
One of the great joys in life is travel. The gift of setting off to visit new and exciting places, trying new cuisines and experiencing new sights and sounds. Travel, of course, is deeply personal, and whether it is to a nearby city or a distant country, the ability to have these moments and memories …
VIIcode in Every Season
Preparing for Fall We can all feel it, especially those of us who live in slightly — or even very — northern climes. The mornings are just a little cooler, and the evenings have a slight whisper of chill. There are still some hot days ahead, but one thing is undeniable: The seasons are changing …
Space Touch Jupiter: The Power of Light
One of the constant laments of personal skin care is the chronic need for more creams, spa visits, and the inevitable frustrations with what seem like results that might last only a few weeks or days. Many people – myself included – have wondered about reliable skincare technology for home use, but the latest devices …
Falling into Autumn
I love this time of year. It’s a transition from the hottest time of year where everything is blooming and lush to cooler/crisp air and leaves changing from green to yellow, orange, red or brown. We move away from summer brightness to autumnal richness. This post is all about how to easily transition from summer …
Country Living in the City
Fragrant Calla Lily, Oriental Lily, Larkspur, Daisy, Ecuador Rose, Scabiosa, Snapdragon, Hypericum, Eryngium, and Hebbe Morado. These are all flowers that I wish were blooming in my home garden or greenhouse. Thankfully, they’re all available – perfectly curated and arranged for delivery – from FieldBouquet. I’m a city dweller. I have lived in the heart …
Designing Shoes to Empower
Meet Alterre, founded by Shilpa Iyengar and Harmony Pilobello. Iyengar and Pilobello are creating sustainable footwear collections sourced and manufactured ethically while empowering consumers to participate in designing their own footwear and giving back to their community. Alterre’s mission is to provide women with fashion forward shoes that are equally comfortable to wear without harming the environment …
How to Stay Fit during the Holidays!
I LOVE this time of year. It’s a time to gather with friends and family, time off from work, virtual galas/parties, traveling (COVID-19 permitted), SHOPPING, and EATING! All of these are wonderful, but it’s so tempting to become caught up in all of the festivities and take things to the extreme. I know I’ve regretted …
How I Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Hair with Clean Beauty
This blog post is all about how I’ve transformed my haircare with clean beauty that actually works. You might ask, “What is Clean Beauty?” According to Harper’s BAZAAR here, “Clean Beauty is a spectrum…” with a variety of beauty ingredients that should be avoided in skincare, makeup, and haircare because of their toxicity, side effects, …
How I Achieve My Best Summertime Glow!
Summertime in Washington, D.C. is hot and humid (ugh), but it doesn’t have to be enjoyed only by staying indoors in air conditioned surroundings or suffering outside feeling miserable and sweaty. This post is all about how I like to achieve a healthy glow inside and out during the hottest season of the year. Exercise …