CHANEL No.5 - FOR THE FIRST TIME

I wanted to share this video I discovered with you. Chanel No.5 is the most iconic of fragrances in the world and this short film is an interesting and artistic narrative of it's journey from inception to world domination.

LOVE

I love these Pollock inspired nails Purpleemoon had on her blog yesterday. I may give them a go myself!

BRAIDY BUNCH

I used to give my Mum such hell as she tried to braid my wild hair on a Sunday night before school. Oh I hated it! So Mama Bear laughed her ass off when I started wearing my hair in braided styles as an adult.
I think braids are so pretty, and there are tons of different ways to style them out. Sexy secretary, disheveled Botticelli, urban chic, or good old Heidi, there's a braid for all of us. What's your favorite type of braid?

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

My friend James introduced me to Santa Maria Novella a few years ago. Established a little after 1221, by Italian monks, it is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. All the ingredients are natural and smell exquisite. Rose, Jasmine, Mint, Lavender, Pomegranate, oh yeah! They have products for men, women, children, and the home.

Here are some of the SMN products I especially like.

Jasmine Cologne. 

Algae Marine Shower Gel.

Body Milk. Nourishing Night Oil.
Orange Blossom Water. Healing Hand Cream.

Porcelain Popourri Diffuser. Terracotta Pomegranate.

NAIL IT

I still have a few weeks left shooting this season of White Collar, it really feels like it's flown by this year.

As much as I love my time in New York, I'm looking forward to getting back to our home in LA. I have a million house projects I want to get into, which I'll share with you once I get back. But for now I'm thinking about my nails.

My character on the show doesn't mess around with manicures, so I have fun with my toe color when I'm working. Right now I'm rocking a yellow gold glitter Calgel from Sakura Nail Spa (try saying that after a couple of cocktails!) here in NY. I haven't quite figured out how to photograph feet attractively, so you'll have to use your imagination!

I always manage to smudge my manicure before I make it to the car, so Calgel is perfect for me. It lasts 2-3 weeks and any design you imagine can pretty much be done.

Here are some ideas I'm thinking about for the minute I wrap Season 4.

Spektor's Nails

Wah Nails

FuckYeahNailArt

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