June 30, 2011 I have to admit, I've never tried on any shoes from Clarks. I looked at their latest collection and found a couple of new styles that are pretty cute. I also tried out the Fiddle Bow slingback in bronze leather and instantly fell in love.
June 30, 2011 Based in Marin, Garden Creamery has launched two new sorbet flavors for the summer - Thai Iced Tea and French Press Coffee. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the July 4th holiday than with these sorbets.
June 29, 2011 I totally adore false lashes. I love them so much that I have an entire box devoted to my collection. When I first learned about Faux, the new false lash company from San Francisco, my heart did a few cartwheels.
Beauty, San Francisco, Shopping June 28, 2011 A couple of weeks ago I got to try a custom clinical facial from Aria Skin and Body Studio. Conveniently located on Market Street (at Third Street), the cozy studio is also located near Union Square.
Owner Thy Pham Desogos uses only Rhonda Allison products and you'll see great results. I had a lot of sun damage from my recent European trip and needed help combating hyperpigmentation. After a careful analysis, Thy went right to work on my abused skin.
Beauty, San Francisco, Skincare June 24, 2011 I was delighted to learn that Tea Collection had a women's clothing line. Based in SF, the company is known for their adorable children's designs and their expansion into women's fashion is quite successful. I got to check out a few pieces from their current Catalonia line and the colorful prints are ideal with the sunny weather we're having lately.
Hojas del Mar Tunic
Fashion, San Francisco, Shopping June 23, 2011 Thanks to the heat wave earlier this week, I was practically wilting whenever I was outside. The minute I got home I would indulge in a few bites of Bar Gelato, a new line of frozen treats from Gelateria Naia.
That's right folks, you can get fancy, handmade gelato on a stick. Each bar contains whole rBST-free California milk and ingredients from local farmers and food artisans. They also don't have any corn syrup, which is a huge plus. Since they're made with milk, not cream, the ingredients are the stars of the show.
June 21, 2011 When I was in Paris earlier this spring, I had the pleasure of meeting Vouelle co-founder Melissa Regan de Vogele. Not only did I manage to get my hands on some gorgeous shoes (merci beaucoup Melissa!), I also learned that they just started selling the Golightly satin sandals at BHLDN, the online bridal boutique from Anthropologie.
June 20, 2011 Last week I had the opportunity to meet Lorena Vásquez, Master Blender for Zacapa Rum. As one of the four female master blenders in the world, Vásquez has devoted 26 years to her craft. Her intense passion is palpable as you hear her explain her unique and labor-intensive rum making process.
June 17, 2011 I've always known that SenSpa offers interesting holistic therapy but I think they've outdone themselves this summer with their new master series. Comprised of three unique treatments, each one combines massage with a unique skill of a highly trained master worker.
For example, the Yoga Massage Synergy Session consists of a personalized consultation and session, followed by a massage that complements the yoga practice. The rejuvenating Sixth Sense Massage Session combo incorporates reflexology and an intuitive reading. The reading will address health, relationships, money, and other areas of life.
Lifestyle, Luxury, San Francisco, Travel June 16, 2011 Finally, after some ho-hum days, we're seeing some gorgeous sunny weather! To celebrate the recent spike in warm temperature, I wanted to highlight a few new SPF products from Clarins.
There are two high-performance products that you might want to check out. The Sunscreen For Face: Wrinkle Control Cream SPF 50+ has a very lightweight, non-greasy texture that I like very much. I've abused my skin from recent travels, so this is very handy. The other product, the water-resistant Sunscreen Care Milk-Lotion Spray SPF 50+, is created for the body and is great for sensitive skin.
