Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Saving Face

I have decided to start taking care of my skin a lot better. It's March now and although there is still snow on the ground, the air is still dry and my skin is taking a major blow because of it. So, below are the items listed in InStyle this month as being at the top of their game- plus not too expensive.

I would like to say that I'm going to go out and buy all of them, but we all know that isn't going to happen right now. So, I'm going to focus on two or three for the moment and hopefully by the time summer reaches us I'll have all fully stocked in my bathroom cabinent.


Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream - Rosacea Treatment $40/1.7 oz.
*my face has been turning red and blotchy lately, so I think this will be a good treatment for it.

Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Facial Peel - Chemical Exfoliator $25/1.7 oz.
*I don't currently use a peel on my face, but I think this would definitely be worth looking into closer to the summer season.

Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream - Puffiness & Dark Circles $38/.5 oz.
*I always have dark circles under my eyes and lately there has been a puffiness, so this will be great!

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash - for normal skin $6/6 oz.
*Perfect for those with normal skin!

Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer with SPF 45 for normal skin $12/1.7 oz.
*Perfrect for those that need a moisturizer after getting out of the shower in the morning.

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 14 for sensitive skin $14/4 oz.
*Perfect for those with sensitive skin - me in winter time!

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Facial Scrub $7/5 oz.
*A good facial scrub is essential - it's almost too good to be true when it's $7 - we'll see how it holds up

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

2008 List of Things to Do

I got to thinking of some of the items that are currently on my mind a lot and how helpful it would be to actually keep a list. So, here are some of the things that I can't seem to escape thinking about and hopefully all will be accomplished shortly. Stay tuned.

Personal:
- Take tennis lessons
- Save money
- Run at least 2 5K
- Celebrate my best friends' weddings
- Update my look

Purchases:
- Buy a new TV
- Buy a new computer
- Research new cars
- Blog More!

To be updated throughout the year....

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Need a work update?


J. Crew python-print cardigan $95

Attention 20-something's! Need to know what to wear to work this spring? Here are the three items you need to remember:

1. safari
2. cardigan
3. yellow

These three looks are popping up in everyone's Spring/Summer collections, so get on board! And if you can pull off combining any of them then you deserve the day off. Anyways, it's time to update those closets and find your new outfits for work. Here are some of my favorites from the local Banana Republic/J. Crew stores because every girl deserves to be in fashion at any price.

J. Crew cardigan $158

J. Crew cardigan $88

Banana Republic cardigan $64; skirt $69; wedges $98
J. Crew dress $385

J. Crew cardigan tee $158
Banana Republic dress 148; cardigan $68; pumps $139
J. Crew jacket $168

J. Crew jacket (sale) $190

Friday, March 7, 2008

New York Society



Tinsley Mortimer, born Tinsley Randolph Mercer, is widely becoming known as The New York woman about town and it doesn't hurt that her ancestors include Thomas Jefferson and John Mercer.

Short bio: After graduating from Columbia University with an art history major, Tinsley quickly started attending the social scenes in NY. Mrs. Mortimer married Rober Livingston Mortimer, aka Topper, in 2002 (the pair married earlier at 18, but the marriage was later annulled).

So, why do you need to know her name? Because in 2006 Tinsley created a handbag line, in Summer 2007 she became the Beauty Ambassador of Dior and in the fall of 2007 she created a clothing line, Riccimie, which is sold exclusively in Japan. She is what upper society calls a social triple threat - she's beautiful, wealthy and intelligent - and now she has gone global.

So, take note and remember the name. Currently she is highlighted in Harper's Bazaar this month in Chez Mortimer. It's a beautiful house, and only furthers my belief that blue is the It color for interior decorating. Love it! Also, if you want to see Tinsley through the ages, check out New York Social Diary. Patrick has captured her pictures throughout the years and it's interesting to see her age through the pictures, (not as if she gets any older) but to see her own sense of style and ease in front of the camera come together.



Tinsley in Versace, Tinsley and Topper

Monday, March 3, 2008

Letters from Las Vegas




I'm back from my 7-day excursion to the unique city of Las Vegas. It was a whirlwind trip, but I enjoyed it and most definitely made the most of it. On my last day there I finally ventured outside of the Bellagio, where my meetings were being held, to take as many pictures as I could of Vegas - by myself. Unfortunately none of my co-workers were available to assist, so I was left with the task of taking pictures of the Vegas monuments with me strategically placed around them. I'll leave those pictures out, but here are some of my favorite pics from the past week.



"Everything's sexier in Paris" sign and me on one of the bridges with the mountains in the background




sidewalk in front of the Bellagio - reminded me of Paris




one of the many desserts I ate




Eiffel Tower across the street




fountains at the Bellagio




Planet Hollywood sign