Jewelry for the Home
Stark with shapes and textures straight from nature, a piece by British designer Alexander Lamont is like jewelry for the home. From his workshops in Bangkok, Lamont works in a rare range of…
Fashion’s Night Out
I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for Fashion’s Night Out at Neiman Marcus at Stanford Center, Palo Alto. This year I feel so fortunate to be on the panel of…
We Love You Too, Betsey XOX
I will never forget the time I saw Betsey Johnson in San Francisco, years ago, trotting down Haight Street, her bright yarn-like hair twisted all over her head like an unruly demented goddess.…
Lightening Up
The newest breakthrough from SkinCeuticals is out: Pigment Regulator, $85/1 oz., which applies L’Oreal’s latest research to the challenging problem of melasma. Using the natural ingredient emblica (Indian gooseberry) combined with kojic acid,…
Falling in Love, Again
Wow! Finally we have a mineral makeup that is also a skin treatment, produced by the two most recognizable dermatologists in the world, priced reasonably and accessible to everyone. The Stanford-trained dermatologist duo…
Sue Upton Shops the Next-Best Things
I recently picked up some cool tips from San Francisco facialist extraordinaire Sue Upton, owner of Your Best Skin. Sue, a talented esthetician and communicator, has a great blog where she analyzes some…