Category Archives: Beauty
New Beauty Obsession: L’Oreal Professionel Mythic Oil
With the sheer number of new beauty products that land on my desk at Sephora each day, something has to have that total wow factor to get me excited enough to blog about it. There are plenty of new products, … Continue reading
Filed under Beauty, New York Fashion Week
Parachuting into New York Fashion Week: Backstage and Beyond
I parachuted into New York Fashion Week on Saturday, with the Spring/Summer 2012 shows already under way. So far, the collections I’ve seen have proven to be playful, exciting, and colorful—all that you’d expect from the season.
Filed under Beauty, Events, San Francisco Chronicle, Women's Wear
Elie Saab’s Le Parfum Sneak Preview at Vogue Party
On Tuesday night, I got a sneak preview of haute couture designer Elie Saab’s debut women’s fragrance at an elegant launch party hosted by Vogue. The private event at the Clift Hotel drew an intimate crowd of local fashion, beauty, … Continue reading
Filed under Beauty, Department Stores, Designers, Events
Melissa and Catie Grimm grow boutique from the ground up
As seen in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday, June 19, 2011 Nerissa Pacio Itchon, Special to The Chronicle One look at the Grimm sisters’ blog Carrot Talk, and it’s obvious that their love of food and fashion go hand in … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Beauty, Designers, Food, San Francisco Chronicle, Shopping, Women's Wear
Beauty Product Giveaway: John Frieda’s New Full Repair Collection
I’ve been a loyal user of John Frieda haircare for years. As much as I love my salon brands, and, of course, the exclusive hair launches we have at Sephora, nothing beats the thrill of finding a budget-friendly product at … Continue reading
My Favorite Outfit: Society Columnist/Photographer Moanalani Jeffrey
Moanalani Jeffrey is the only person I know who can juggle shooting a party with a hefty camera while chatting up guests, taking notes, and teetering on four-inch stilettos–all with a brilliant smile. The society columnist for the SF Examiner … Continue reading
Filed under Beauty, Celebrities, My Favorite Outfit, Women's Wear
Happily Knackered by the Royal Wedding Craze (Pardon my British)
Clearly, I underestimated my appetite for the whole royal wedding bonanza. Knackered as I was walking to work downtown yesterday, I passed by Fog City’s newsstand, brimming with Will and Kate covers, which immediately caught my attention.
Filed under Beauty, Bridal, Celebrities, Department Stores, Designers, Media, Women's Wear
My Favorite Outfit: Beauty Merchant Elena Leong
It’s a rare moment that I make a big beauty purchase without consulting my good friend Elena Leong. A true beauty buff—and industry vet—Elena has tested more lotions and potions than you would think were even humanly possible, both on … Continue reading
Filed under Beauty, Designers, My Favorite Outfit, Shopping, Street style, Women's Wear
What I Love About Greece: Baklava, Yogurt, and Korres
Its economy might be tanking, and, sure the country’s been experiencing what might be euphemistically called a bit of social unrest. But from a total American outsider’s perspective, Greece still has these three things going for it: baklava, yogurt, and … Continue reading
Nerissa Pacio Itchon
