Step 1: Find the ideal cream blush for you. (This one in Soft Plum is one of my favorites, but Sarah has a bunch of great finds, too.)Step 2: VERY IMPORTANT. Dab some on UNDER -- not on -- your cheekbones, right in the middle of your face. (I got this tip from a makeup artist, and no joke, it's one … [Read more...]

I love eyeliner. I wouldn't say I use a heavy hand -- at all -- but I would say that I primarily apply it while half-awake, around 6 AM. So, it's not flawlessly applied, is what I'm saying. I recently found the suuuuuper skinny Tarte's emphasEYES ($18) eyeliner, which has definitely made things … [Read more...]

I have a pair of boots with which I am madly in love. The thing is, other people are too, by which I mean, I am frequently stopped in the street to discuss them. "Where did you get them?! I love them! Are they still around?"  The boots are Ciao Bella's "Toni" flat leather riding boots, and yes, … [Read more...]

I despise tinted moisturizer. I love it in THEORY, and have actually been on the hunt for a good one...well, for years now. It's just that I've never found one that I like, and -- no matter the price, brand, or formula -- I always find that I either have an orangey tinge, or look like I'm wearing a … [Read more...]

A must-have for me, in the winter, is a series of thin turtlenecks, perfect for layering. I love pairing them with pleated skirts, boots and tights, but they look great with anything from skinny cords to to work pants and vests. They work with EVERYTHING. Unfortunately, my favorite ones (J.Crew's … [Read more...]

For YEARS now, I've bemoaned one of fashion's great mysteries: why on EARTH it's impossible to find a winter dress with long (i.e., longer than cap) sleeves. The stores are AWASH with short-sleeved (or sleeveless!) winter dresses, but the thing about winter is the, you know, cold. And yes, layering … [Read more...]

I still love the Jordana Easyshine lip gloss I wrote about a few weeks ago. However, winter here in New York has taken a turn for the arctic. I consequently found my lips going from totally fine to incredibly chapped in the space of, like, 45 minutes. Ow. I needed something that would heal and … [Read more...]

I recently found an adorable skirt at LOFT, on salesalesale, fell in love, and bought it. Trouble is, after ogling the houndstooth...And pawing at the texture... I realized...I had NO idea what to wear with it. I've been pairing it with a black sweater, black tights, and black patent pumps, … [Read more...]

I've been big into navy, lately, and my love affair with dresses in unending. I began lusting over this gorgeous Kate Spade dress a few weeks ago, but couldn't justify the $375 price tag: Oh, how I loved it, though! The stripes! The ruffle placket! The wee, thin belt! Sigh. As luck would have it, … [Read more...]

What's your beauty/fashion resolution for the new year? Mine? Wear my red lipstick more often. And you? … [Read more...]