Summer Pleasures – W Magazine

SummerPleasures WI know I’ve been out of commission, but I’ve been a bit under the weather these past few days.  But I’m feeling much better now.

Visiting my sister Wendy this past weekend I read the New Summer Pleasures edition for W Magazine by Sofia Coppola and I loved it! I really think she should create her own magazine.  The content was inspiring and thought-provoking, not to mention the photography.

I enjoyed this version so much that it’s one of the magazines I’m keeping for research and inspiration.

Anything inspire you guys lately?

Favorite Lip Product – Homeoplasmine

HomeoplasmineI first heard about Homeoplasmine on style.com and have been obsessed with trying it. Finally my friend Caroline brought me back a tube from her recent trip to Paris.

I admit, that at first it didn’t seem to make a difference, but after being without it I realized it’s the only thing that kept my lips from drying out.

I apply it under my lipstick and at night before going to bed.  Now I just wish they made it in a stick for my makeup bag, for those days when I’m not wearing lipstick.

Each tube lasts a long time and guess what? It’s now available in the states.

$22

@Homeoplasmine.com

 

Makeup Bag Essentials

MakeupbagcontentsThese are just some of the contents I have in my makeup bag, the one I never leave home without.

My favorite and current shade of crimson, Jungle Red by Nars.

A Caron compact, I read about them and had to order one from New York.

My favorite hairspray in a travel bottle by Oribe.

Rodin lip balm, it’s just too pretty not to carry around with me.

Koh Gen Do illuminator, for under my eyes.

A sample size bottle of Caudalie’s Divine Oil for hair, face and body.

So, what’s in your makeup bag?

Most Wanted – The Cloud Bag by Miu Miu

Miu-Miu-Cloud-Bag_05Browsing through my favorite beauty/fashion blogs I stumbled upon the New Cloud Bag by Miu Miu, isn’t it lovely?

Now, I can see myself carrying this baby, after all I’m truly boho chic at heart.

What do you think?

@MiuMiu.com

Friends & Family 20% Off – Butter London

butter-london-wink-mascara-fall-20131I usually don’t post about sales or events but I can’t help myself on this one.  Butter London makes my favorite blue mascara, the color is a bright French Blue named Inky Six and I love it.

It works beautifully with my red lipstick and dark hair.  It’s an easy way to add a little drama without going overboard.

Butter London also creates the most gorgeous hues and guess what?

Right now they are offering a 20% Friends & Family Discount.

So if you’ve been dying to try a new and daring shade or just need to replenish your makeup this is the perfect opportunity.

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To take advantage of this special offer @Butterlondon.com

Red Lipstick Quote – Violet Grey.com

via Vogue.com
via Vogue.com

I couldn’t resist and had to post this:

“In polite society, red lips WIN every argument” – Violet Grey.com
I have to say I agree, now just tell that to my boyfriend.
In polite society, red lips WIN every argument.

Violet Grey’s 9-Step Red Lipstick Tutorial

via Violet Grey.com
via Violet Grey.com

You guys know me, I love anything to do with Red lipstick, especially a twist in it’s application.  Leave it to the beauty team at Violet Grey to give us a spin in their 9-Step Red Lip Tutorial.

Thank you Violet Grey for being creative and original!

@VioletGrey.com

P.s I’m tired of people reading my Rules to Wearing Red piece and not citing back to Citygirlinredlipstick.com

Superfine Hairspray – Oribe

oribe-superfine-hair-spray-profileGrowing out my bangs is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, this has been going on for the last year and a half.

I’ve tried all kinds of haircare products to help me eliminate those pesky flyaways and they all work to an extent, but it’s about finding the right combination of haircare products to achieve the desired effect.

However I rediscovered this amazing bottle of hairspray that I had and now I can’t believe I ever lived without it.

My hair stays in place all day, the wind can’t make it budge,  and my hair looks natural.

All I do is mist and smooth down the flyaways and presto I’m in love with my hair all over again.

So, what’s you favorite hairspray?

@Oribe.com

Lifestyle Photo – Net-A-Porter

NetAPorter
via Net-A-Porter.com

I’m a huge fan of lifestyle photography. I stumbled up The Edit by Net-A-Porter and instantly fell in love. I also love the articles by CHRISTA D’SOUZA

For more @Netaporter.com

Falling Off the Detox Wagon – Plentea

Plantea-Seasalt TeaSo, I have been pretty good about juicing and eating clean, but with falling off the detox wagon yesterday it was inevitable that I would continue rolling down that hill.

I was planning on a liquid lunch today, but my co-worker told me about this new place called Plentea.Wafflesandwhich-Plantea

All I can say is that the Sea Salt Milk Tea is like drinking your dessert.

I also couldn’t resist and ordered a waffle club sandwich. Both were amazing!

Lucky me,  my doctor prescribed a new fancy diet pill for me that will help me stay on the juicing.

What did you have for lunch?

Plentea

341 Kearny St.

San Francisco, CA94108