Fresh Looks from the Spring 2015 Runways Makeup minimalism ruled the runways at Fashion Week, with the completely barefaced models sporting black shag wigs at Marc Jacobs taking the prize for the “no makeup look.” If you’re not quite ready to ditch your lipstick, don’t worry, Read More

Bubbly and Blow-Outs at Blo Dupont This past Tuesday, Blo Dupont hosted a delightful soiree where guests sipped champagne, nibbled on hors d’oeuvres and of course, had their hair blow-dried and coiffed. Relatively new to D.C., Blo Dupont opened its doors this past March and Read More

Layering for Great Skin Last week, I discussed the virtues of adding a beauty essence to your skin care routine. East Asian women, admired throughout the world for their porcelain, pore-less, ageless complexions, have long used beauty essences as part of their intricate, Read More

Facial Treatment Essences By now I’m sure most of you have a least a passing acquaintance — if not hands on experience — with the intricate Asian skin care routines that typically involve at least eight steps and multiple products. Of these, one of the most indispensable is the Read More

Plush Beauty Box This past Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the first Plush Beauty Box Lashed Beauty Mixer hosted by Blac Chyna at the Stonefish Lounge, where guests enjoyed cocktails, shopping and learning new makeup application tips — with a focus, as one would expect, on Read More

Find the Shade That’s Right for You One of the most flattering trends seen on the fall 2014 runways is the nude nail — a look that’s classic, versatile and eminently wearable. This season’s nude nail can be either translucent or opaque; both options require careful Read More