New London Pharmacy hosted a happy hour event last night to feature Caron’s facial powder line at its cosmetics counter. I’m a loyal user of Caron’s powder and I always enjoy stopping by New London, so I didn’t want to miss this gathering. (Not to mention that many of the powder products were being offered at special prices for the occasion!)
Here are a few quick photographs from the event. Continue reading “Caron “Powder Happy Hour” at New London Pharmacy, NYC”
The Italian retailer Bulgari occupies prime real estate at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Fifty-seventh Street for its New York flagship. The large areas of the building’s facade above street level are often filled with blown-up images of the brand’s jewelry and handbags. The last time I walked by, however, I noticed that Bulgari was showing us something different, a much older piece of Italian culture: details of the Renaissance masterpiece Primavera by Sandro Botticelli. Continue reading “On the Street: Botticelli at BVLGARI”
This morning I awoke to the news that Maurice Sendak had died at the age of eighty-three. I’ve been thinking about Sendak all day—about his art, his writing, and the influence he has had on me (and on my entire generation, as well as the following one, and onwards). Continue reading “Mr. Sendak and the Lovely Present… An Appreciation”
I’ve been looking for a new mascara for a while.
I’m very difficult to please in this category. I’m not sure why: my lashes are already fairly long and dark, so I don’t need a product that claims to make them look ONE THOUSAND TIMES thicker or one that gives the effect of false lashes. (Why would I want to wear false lashes, or have anyone think that I am, anyway? I’m not a burlesque performer.) I don’t have easily irritated eyes or any need for a waterproof formula, either. I just want to add a little extra length and definition. It shouldn’t be a tall order. Continue reading “Product Review: Sunday Riley The Influencer Mascara”
Many thanks to Gaia of The Non-Blonde and Laurie of Sonoma Scent Studio for their kind posts about Tinsel Creation. (Click the links to read their thoughtful remarks!)
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