Beauty Giveaway: Lather + The Beauty of Life Bath Gel

By now you know that The Beauty of Life is a big fan of Lather (catch Jamie’s recent body wash post here). Each of their products is thoughtfully made with the highest quality plant or food based ingredients, and nearly all products are paraben and sulfate free. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you must get yourself to their flagship retail store -- it’s what I like to call my happy place.

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The Essie Neons 2013 Collection: My Top Picks

The moment I learned about the new Essie Neons 2013 Collection, my heart was all aflutter. I'm a sucker for bright nail polish come warmer months, and this collection certainly delivers. A few of the colors from the collection stood out for me, and I decided to create a manicure with all of them simultaneously! Check out my top picks.

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The Top 4 Reasons You Should Be Using Dermalogica Total Eye Care with SPF 15

I’ve searched high and low, around the world, and for about six months for an eye cream that contains SPF. My search finally led me to Dermalogica Total Eye Care with SPF 15. I’m religious about sunscreen and wear it every day, in part because I’m afraid of melanoma but mostly because I’m vain and I want to prevent wrinkles and age spots. The sun’s harmful UV rays cause 90 percent of aging signs, especially around the eyes -- that’s because the skin around the eyes is ten times thinner than the skin on the face.

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Jin Soon Voile and Gossamer Nail Polish Swatches

If you're looking to introduce a little luxury into your life, may you look no further than Jin Soon Nail Polish. I've long been a fan of everything Jin does, from creating gorgeous looks for Fashion Week to owning and operating multiple fabulous nail salons throughout NYC. So when I was given the opportunity to try two of her gorgeous new nail polishes, who was I to say no? Keep reading to see more swatches and my take on the colors.

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Salon and Spa Directory: Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa at Chelsea Piers

I've lived in New York for almost 11 years, and before visiting the new Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa at Chelsea Piers, I had never visited Chelsea Piers before. Truth be told, it always seemed so far away, especially since I live on the Upper East Side -- and I just didn't see the point of heading all the way to the other side of town just for a gym. But for a spa? I made the effort on a sunny Sunday morning in a heartbeat.

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