Summer Faves

It's "Summertime and the livin' is easy"...

My beauty products are pared downed to just "the bare necessities of life".

I'm unapologetically happy and singing about my current faves:

In my purse right now...

Burts Bees tinted lip balm, It's my current go to for the hydrating shea butter packed formula ease of application and pretty color payoff.

It's cheap and cheerful at just $7. a tube.

My pal Karen (of DesignVidal fame) and I both simultaneously pulled out our b.b. lip tint at Legoland yesterday to show each other! So funny.

Honeysuckle a perfect nude, Rose a subtle cherry popsicle colored tint

Color Science-"Sunforgettable mineral powder" sun protection spf 50

A fab brush on mineral powder with UVA and UVB sun protection. The brush on sheer formula means reapplying sunscreen is a breeze, even over makeup. Kid friendly to boot as it's safe and no stinging eyes. So my son and I can both agree on it. Yay!

Angelina Jolie for Louis Vuitton Core Values Campaign

Just exquisite makeup and photo.

Shot on location in Cambodia.

Kudos to Toni G for the dreamy makeup...

photo by Annie Leibovitz

Crazy Good Natural Lip Tint!

Tarte does it again! LipSurgence™ natural matte lip tint
"LipSurgence™ technology quickly absorbs into the skin delivering a surge of moisture on a cellular level while boosting peptides stimulate skin's own regenerative system and assist in the formation of collagen." No parabens or mineral oil either.

I adore "Hope" and "Exposed" for nude lips and "Fiery" for a red statement with a clean face! This matte version is so pretty and feels hydrating while looking super modern and fresh! I love to use matte "Lipsurgence" to contrast a dewy summer face with a swipe of gel blush.

'In the Trees: Twin Peaks 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition' - latimes.com

So damn proud, my Laura Palmer makeup lives on!

(Dead and alive!)

'In the Trees: Twin Peaks 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition' - latimes.com

Clifton's Cafeteria is a rustic and iconic Northwestern themed LA kitch spot too.

Just perfect!

Tom Ford Lipstick Obsession

A Valentine to yourself...

Tom Ford's fabulous luxurious red lip color.

"Cherry Lush" lips, luminous skin, a wash of eye color topped with a touch of mascara and you are set. A present to be savored.

The story goes when Tom Ford was researching the looks for "A Single Man" he loved the period lip colors and recreated them for his new line. He even wore them on himself testing for wearability, texture and color (complete with beard)! Now that's an obsession I can respect and covet.

Available at Nordstrom. $45.

Alberto Guardiani Lipstick Heel

I am obsessed with this fun heel. I'd like a pair in patent leather to wear with a LBD for fall and into the holidays. Lipstick to match natch!

Spring Nail Joy!

Spring is in the air and on the nails!

Colorful jewel toned shades look so fresh and fun on short nails. (not toes!) Pair with a fabulous cocktail ring, like my friend Leah and you are good to go!


Some eco friendly Spring faves...
"Spirit in the Sky" and "Skies the limit" by Safe Nail Polish $10.95

"Pasadena Purple"by Nubar $7.95

"Hot Blue"by Nubar $7.95"Pyramid Purple" by Nubar $7.95

Alice!

I just can't wait to be taken away to this magical land through the looking glass.

I was lucky enough to see and hear a few snippets while working with Danny Elfman last week.

The makeup on Anne Hathaway is exquisite!

It is restrained and poignant. Makeup by Valli O'Reilly.

Kudos.

Mia Wasikowska looks to be the perfect Alice to take us down that rabbit hole again ten years later.