Marion Cotillard and Jennifer Lawrence have both been extraordinary ambassadors for the luxury superbrand Christian Dior. Both actresses are helping to bring the new Dior aesthetic to the masses via the red carpet. However, Marion Cotillard’s French beauty brings a certain “something.” She takes a fresh approach to dressing, forgoing the fussy in favor of [...]
Admiring the red carpet arrivals at the @amfAR gala. #Cannes2013 #LoveGoldCannes
There are so many covetable lipstick shades in Tom Ford’s luxurious makeup collection. It is very difficult to pick just one, but I have chosen a delicious natural pink as I feel that it is a color that is essential to every woman’s makeup palette. As with all cosmetics, it is best to go view [...]
This incredible flower is straight from my mother’s garden! There is nothing like the fragility of an English rose. So delicate and exquisite… My mom says this rose is known as a Gertrude Jekyll*. Known by its deep pink color and a perfectly balanced Old Rose scent. The blooms begin as little scrolled buds that open [...]
Say “bonjour” to my newest handbag obsession: Valentino’s Va Va Voom Studded Leather Convertible Clutch.* I have been on the lookout for a smaller, black handbag suitable for a variety of occasions, particularly dressy ones. This piece is embellished with striking gold hardware (carefully applied by hand) and the streamlined structure is fashioned out of the [...]
When I was nineteen I dated a very ambitious, seemingly self-assured twenty-six year old who lived in an expensive apartment building across the street from the Laning Chateau. His place had beautiful hardwood floors, arched doorways and crown molding. It was built in 1930 as a getaway for rich San Franciscans looking for a little [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic charity event at the Neiman Marcus in Newport Beach. There, I won a raffle… And my prize? Money towards designer shoes from their Ladies’ Shoe Salon!!! I couldn’t believe it! I never win anything! What an incredible day! So, what did I [...]
Barcelona, Spain as a travel destination; Okoze Sushi for some of the most delicious sushi in San Francisco (this is one of the best kept secrets in town!); Waterbar for brunch (request a window seat or a table on the patio as the view is gorgeous); Manicures and pedicures with Chantal at Labelle at Town [...]
Last Friday, Saks Fifth Avenue and the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary welcomed Zac Posen as the guest designer of its 32nd Luncheon and Fashion Show, this year at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Zac Posen showcased his Fall 2013 Ready-to-wear Collection. Chaired by Claire Stewart Kostic, the lavish event benefited the San Francisco Ballet. O.J. Shansby, San Francisco Ballet [...]
Disclaimer: I prefer a seemingly effortless glamour. A flawless finish that doesn’t look as though I spent hours in front of the bathroom mirror (even if I did)! This means that when selecting a mascara, I am not looking for formulations that focus primarily on increasing volume (example: Diorshow) as these mascaras tend to clump [...]
This spring, L’Artisan Parfumeur* expands its Grasse line with the launch of two new scented candles: Le Printemps (spring) and L’Été (summer) as well as a new Eau de Parfum, Caligna. Grass is the inspiration behind the collection. Le Printemps (spring) has notes of laurel, rosemary, lentisk, thyme and star anise; while L’Été (summer) contains neroli, lemon, [...]