Growing up in Reno, Nevada meant skiing was always an important part of my life. Middle school and high school were filled with daily 4 A.M. wake-ups for ski team, weekends were spent with friends on the local mountain, and afternoon classes got out early so we could catch at ...read more
Even without extreme changes in weather, my skin always takes a turn for the worst in the fall. While I tan easily and am able to maintain something of a glow during the summer, as soon as the seasons turn, my skin becomes noticeably duller. Recently, while applying my makeup, I ...read more
When I think about the topic of "anti-aging," my mind often goes back to an exchange I had with my mom in high school. I was running out the door for soccer practice on a sky-blue day and admittedly ignoring my mom's request to put on sunscreen. On my way out, she handed me the ...read more
It's safe to say that bronzer has become a bit of an essential for me. On days when I forget to throw it on over my tinted moisturizer, I feel like I look sickly and sallow. I've been pretty loyal to this liquid bronzer for a while now, but I thought it would be fun to try out ...read more
I'm now pretty committed to my nighttime skin routine, which always involves a seriously thick cream before going to bed. This Hope in a Jar moisturizer has a nice, subtle scent and makes my face feel soft and hydrated when I wake up the next day. ...read more
A while back, I posted my 3 minute makeup routine, which came about one morning when I was rushing to get ready for a forgotten breakfast meeting but still needed to look put together. Since that look is a bit more made-up than I've been favoring lately, I thought I'd share my ...read more
Unsurprisingly, I haven't had a ton of time to myself ever since Sloan arrived. Though I've been trying to take a bit of a maternity leave, any time I get her down for a nap, I'm either attempting to sleep myself (ha), straightening up the house or doing work. But, as we've been ...read more
I wear lipstick on an almost daily basis, but only started using it a few years ago. I found the entire process intimidating - from picking the right color (these are my favorite five), applying it without looking like a clown, to having it stay put for more than 10 minutes. ...read more
When I see celebrities on the red carpet, I usually chalk up their perfect appearance to a team of expert hair stylists and makeup artists. And while I often find looks I love, I assume I won't be able to come close to replicating them on my own. But I now realize that's not ...read more
Hands-down, my favorite part of holiday style is the influx – and mass acceptability – of sequins and glitter. Just about everyone is partial to shimmer around this time of year, so I wanted to experiment with a subtle, wearable version of the popular holiday look that can be ...read more
I usually wait until the last minute to start thinking about holiday gifts, but I love discovering one good beauty product that I give to several people. I usually rely on them as stocking stuffers or toppings to other gifts because though they're small, they pack a major ...read more
My twenties were kind of a disaster in terms of skincare. I washed my face before bed roughly twice a month, forgot sunscreen regularly and anytime I had a blemish, I'd attack it within minutes. Fast forward to my thirties and I'm seeing some of that carelessness catch up to me. ...read more
I've always loved the look of bright lips with a bare face, but in past iterations, I may have taken the term "bare" a bit too literally. I thought that it meant not a stitch of makeup besides a heavy-handed swipe of aforementioned lipstick. Let's be honest, no one wants to see ...read more
A few weeks back I didn't see daylight for a few days due to a nasty stomach bug and when I finally started feeling better, I didn't look like it. I was pale and sallow, so I needed to use a few make-up tricks to make me look a little healthier and less zombie-like. Here are my ...read more
I was under the impression that once you reached a certain age, you became less ticklish. Apparently that doesn't apply to me, as I can barely think about someone touching my feet without flinching/kicking/flailing around. On the rare occasion when I treat myself to a pedicure, ...read more
When I first started wearing make-up, around junior year in high school, my main goal was to have clear, even skin. I was adamant about eliminating shine and kept small, oil-blotting sheets in my bag at all times. It's funny how things have changed, since I now think matte skin ...read more
The other day I managed to completely forget about a scheduled breakfast meeting, which resulted in me frantically running around the house in order to make it out on time. I threw on my go-to uniform (skinny jeans, pumps, a button-down and a blazer) and dove into my make-up ...read more
Over the years I've developed a slight obsession with fragrance. Whether it's in the form of a bath gel or a candle, if there's a way to add scent to my life, I'm game. One of my good friends came over the other night for dinner and she smelled amazing. She was wearing her ...read more
I have naturally rosy cheeks (that also flush anytime I embarrass myself), so I've always been torn on whether or not I need to apply blush. But with spring right around the corner, and dewy, flushed skin looking prettier than ever, I did some research to figure out some blush ...read more
Winters in L.A. are far from severe, but I still notice a change in my skin. Besides the fact that my complexion turns pasty and pale, my face feels consistently parched. Here are some of the steps I follow to ensure that my skin stays hydrated and dewy, despite the slight drop ...read more
There are a bajillion lipstick shades out there, but sometimes I still can't find the exact one I want. It's a sort of in-between color that's slightly undefinable: a punchy coral that manages to be bright, but still soft. I cut up two of my favorite lipsticks and mashed them ...read more
Most mornings I follow the same tired look for my beauty routine - a bit of tinted moisturizer, brow pencil, mascara, and if I'm feeling really crazy, a swipe of pink lipgloss. The other day when having lunch with a friend, I was admiring her slightly-smokey-seductively-smudged ...read more
My skincare routine has changed a lot over the years. And yes, the main difference is that I actually have one that I now follow. My regimen used to be based on doing the littlest amount of work possible - I'd skip washing my face before bed, wouldn't take the time to apply eye ...read more
There's something inherently sexy about a girl in a vampy lip (especially when the rest of her look is subdued or casual). Since I like bubble gum pop music, am drawn to the color pink, and have blond hair, I'm not exactly an obvious fit for such a moody vibe. But it's all ...read more