Every once in a while I come across an influencer that I like so much I want to share them with all my friends (remember Gothamista, Korean beauty expert Renée Chow?). My recent YouTube favorite is Portland-based aesthetician Penny Smith of Penn.Smith.Skincare. Not only does she cover standard concerns (like vitamin C and SPF), but she also tackles the… Read More
Last spring break, my friend Sarah and I took our respective kids to Florida for a quick getaway. As we sat on the beach enjoying the sun and margaritas, I admired her gold link bracelet and learned that her sister-in-law, Aurelia Demark, was a jewelry designer (a jeweler in the family? Jealous!). After checking out the collection (a design collaboration… Read More
It should come as no surprise that I would love this makeup line, after all, this British makeup artist has made a name for herself on her glow-from-within techniques. I first became aware of Charlotte Tilbury after watching another favorite YouTube vlogger discuss the Hollywood Beauty Light Wand. This rose gold colored highlight goes on smoothly and looks perfectly natural…. Read More
Gothamista, real name Renée Chow, is a social media skincare guru. After 10 years in the industry as both a buyer and product developer, she knows her Korean beauty! My obsession grew quickly, watching her skincare and makeup videos late into the night. I promptly emptied my vanity and restocked it with items recommended by her. Yes, I am… Read More
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