Greetings from Philadelphia! I’ve been in town since Thursday for another round of live beauty segments with Manucurist Paris at QVC, and by the time you’re reading this, I’ll be making my way back to Los Angeles. Over the past year, this monthly rhythm of East Coast visits has become something of a comforting ritual. I now have favorite places to stay, a short list of must-visit cafés, and even a few shops I pop into each time. It’s funny how a city can begin to feel familiar so quickly when you visit it regularly, even if only for a few days at a time.
This trip, like many lately, finds me in a bit of...
With August slipping away (seriously, how did that happen so fast?), my focus is shifting from easy summer routines to fresh fall updates. This change in seasons feels especially real as I prep to teach seven online college classes by month’s end. Naturally, I’ve been leaning into beauty and style as a way to mark the transition—exploring Valentino Beauty’s much-anticipated launches at Nordstrom along with some skincare and fragrance discoveries that feel perfectly suited for autumn.
Valentino Beauty: Where Luxury Meets Everyday Wear
After receiving countless requests to review Valentino’s new line, I dove into three products that instantly spoke to me. Beyond the gorgeous red-and-gold packaging (seriously, it’s art on your vanity), the formulas themselves make...
