WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey This summer, pare down your routine with these standout products. From a stunning compact of hydrating balm from Gucci to a super stylish hat from Lorna Murray, these products are sure to add delight to even the laziest summer beauty routine. …
summer beauty products
Beauty Report: Summer Clean-Up
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey This summer brings the promise of a return to a normal (ish) life on the horizon. But my takeaways from the pandemic months persist as I realize I may not want to spend time the way I used to. So this season, I am taking a deep dive into products that are cleaner and more effective—multitaskers for the most performance and least effort. …
Beauty Staycation
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey Summer 2020 is looking different than we all thought it would be, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t look (and smell) like you went somewhere fabulous. Here are a few of my favorite products that accomplish my self-care goals and make me feel put together even if my destinations aren’t very far from home. …
Summer Must-Haves from Head to Toe(s)
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey Charleston is one of those cities that just gets better in the warmer weather—everything is green, lush and lively. And because Southern women love their beauty products, I knew I’d find gold in some of Charleston’s specialty stores. They carry brands you already love and specialty lines that you may want to try. I visited Cos Bar, Bluemercury and Stella Nova in the shopping paradise of King Street. You could spend an afternoon or more in these stores alone—they …