Los Angeles is hands down one of my favorite places in the world. A strong statement, I know, but I can truly see myself living there eventually. I'm fortunate that I often get sent there for work and am hoping to be a full-time LA resident one day. Joe and I are both kind of sold. This week I was shooting an exciting campaign with People magazine (I can't wait to share it!) and stayed at the Mondrian in West Hollywood. Of course, after work, I extended my stay and had a drink waiting by the pool for Joe when he got in from the airport.
The Bellagio: A Fountain of Fun in Las Vegas
After a business trip to Salt Lake City, UT for Sundance, Joe and I decided to hop over to Vegas for a few nights. We were right there, it would have been a sin if we didn't. Our hotel of choice, The Bellagio. Located in the center of the strip and famous for the fountains that are beautifully choreographed to music, the hotel had everything we were looking for from food to fitness.
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa
After snowmobiling at Sundance, Joe and I spent the afternoon at the Serenity Spa at our hotel, the Westgate Part City Resort & Spa, which was such a treat! Attending the Sundance film festival is far from a vacation. The movie schedules are crazy and shuffling to and from events in the snow during the overcrowded week is exhausting so a time out was much appreciated. This was the first time I felt truly relaxed at a spa in a very long time.
Staying Fit & Healthy on A Cruise
Did you see my Instagram pics from last weekend? I was on a cruise! That's right, Royal Caribbean launched a new ship, Quantum of the Seas, and invited Joe and I to set sail for two nights to check it out. Let me tell you, I've been on Royal Caribbean cruises before with my family, but this ship is a game changer – especially for people like us – who like to indulge on vacation sans the calories. Here's what I mean...
A Rude Awakening in Italy
On a recent trip to Italy with Joe, we encountered something that I had to talk about. Of course, I planned on coming home to write a blog post on my travel beauty must-haves (like this one), but never imagined witnessing something that affected me so deeply I haven't stopped thinking about it. It's not sitting well with me, and while I can't do much about the situation, I can raise awareness and try. So here you go...
Around the World Beauty As Seen on NBC
You guys know how much I love seeing my friends at New York Live. Today was so much fun as I shared some of my favorite new beauty launches from around the world in honor of the upcoming Olympic events. Check it out.
The Most Popular Lipstick Shades in Every City
What would you think if we said we could guess what lipstick shade you prefer based on the city you lived in? We're no mind readers, but a recent study unearthed the most popular shades in major cities around the globe. Whether you're local or a tourist, here are the shades you need to show your city pride.
My Week of Wellness at Canyon Ranch
Whether you're looking for a relaxing vacation, to make healthy changes in your life or to do a bit of soul searching, Canyon Ranch is the place to go. I had the opportunity to visit the prestigious wellness retreat located in Lenox, Massachusetts with my best friend, Adrienne, and couldn't wait to get home and write a review. Now, home in NYC, I'm still glowing and trying my hardest to maintain the positive energy and healthy lifestyle I embraced there the best I can.