Behind the Scenes

Set Your New Year’s ‘Skintentions’

When Jane Scrivner first shared her philosophy for results-driven skincare, you could say I was left feeling inspired. She had a way of systematically breaking down the steps to effective skincare, while sharing the ‘why’, and educating on the importance of understanding the skin’s structure and the role of each step in our skincare routine. …

Happy ‘Blue’ Year: Ring in The New Year with a Blue Beauty Resolution

How do you define Blue Beauty?  Blue Beauty is a movement within the beauty industry that is pushing beyond being eco-friendly and sustainable and making an effort to give back in ways that replenish and protect natural resources and our environment.  In fact, industry at large is being beckoned to go blue.  As a long-time …

The Essence of Mo Mi

I’ll admit, when Diane Reade, Modern Minerals Makeup Founder, told me she was creating a hair care line, I was surprised and skeptical. In the time I had known Diane, we never discussed hair care, but there was a magical spark in her voice that made me feel that she was confident in where she …

Discovering DINO

I first discovered DINO Apparel, founded by eco-chic entrepreneur Suzanne Rjinveld, about 10 years ago when I was the spa director at The Carneros Inn. The timeless styles and soft fabrics oozed resort and spa chic. The bonus was that the line was manufactured domestically, in fact, locally in California, with fabric that was as sustainable …