A CHIC PEEK: September 2011

TATA HARPER - NON-TOXIC BEAUTY

Images of Tata Harper's Skincare via Tata Harper Skincare

I have recently discovered a delicious new line of skin care, which is made of 100% natural, non-toxic ingredients and grown in Vermont. Tata Harper's quest is to provide women with gorgeous natural skin care that enhance their beauty and wellness without putting their health at risk. Her unique skin care products are crafted in their own facilities in Vermont on her bountiful organically certified farmland. When I use it, it makes my skin feel like it's eating vitamins and nutrients. The soft natural essential oil scents are beautiful too. I have only been using it for a couple of weeks, and am already seeing a difference in my skin tone and texture. Be sure to take a chic peek at Tata Harper.

Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler has made a fabulous foray into fashion from interior design. The beautiful Bergdorf Goodman had their cafe transformed by her, and is now carrying the line, as is Holt Renfrew back in my native land. As all of her designs are, the clothing is a perfect mixture of edgy and subtle patterns, colors and fabrics made to be mixed and matched. Some of my friends, the uber talented creative Beckermans, got to meet her at the Holt Renfrew launch (see above). Be sure to take a chic peek at Bergdorf's Blog.

The Perfect Dessert

Last night I enjoyed the perfect dessert, a salted caramel popcorn sundae from ABC Kitchen. This may sound bizarre, but please just try it. It's heavenly - a well balanced sweet meets salty decadence! ABC Kitchen

Missoni for Target

Well, I should have known better. Everything but the scraps were sold out by 8:35 am at the Target in Jersey City. I sauntered into Target at 11am. Like the scavenger I am, I managed to find two pieces. This one is my favorite for $29.99. I have heard from several friends that the e-commerce aspect was a bit of a mess. The system kept crashing over and over again. It seems like there are still some items for sale ... good luck getting them! Target or your very best bet is the selection of 33,896 items from this collection available on ebay!

Flattery

Probably the very best form of flattery is connecting with other design minded bloggers on the streets of New York! Check out my new friend Sabina, who does watercolor illustrations of her inspirations. Be sure to take a chic peek at My Style Canvas.

Tofino

On the remote Pacific Rim, a little surfing town on the ocean known as Tofino dazzled my eyes morning, noon and night for four divine days. A few pictures to prove ... it's worth checking out. Especially the fresh fish, Tacofina truck in town, and sunsets on the beach.