Fair School

Fair School

A few months ago, I received an incredibly sweet note from a few young girls in Crystal, MN. They wrote to me about their love for makeup and how they were inspired by the “be who you are” philosophy of my Pretty Powerful campaign. The girls attend the FAIR School, which focuses in the fine arts. Many of… READ MORE

Pretty Powerful Woman

Pretty Powerful Woman

Last fall, I had the pleasure of having Christine Quinn, New York City Council Speaker, come to our offices for a makeup application. Though she came in to learn about lip gloss and concealer, I was the one who ended up being the student. We spoke about her fight to save jobs in New… READ MORE

Dress For Success

Dress For Success

As you know I am a huge supporter of Dress for Success, an organization that provides its clients with professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. At last year’s Dress For Success Anniversary Gala I auctioned off a Pretty PowerfulREAD MORE

Making a Difference

Making a Difference

On February 22, 2011, life changed forever in Christchurch, New Zealand when a devastating earthquake killed over 180 people and destroyed much of the city center. One of our biggest retailers, the iconic Ballantynes department store was one of many businesses shut down after the… READ MORE

Jingle Jog

Jingle Jog

A few weeks ago, some of my colleagues laced up their sneakers for the New York Road Runners Jingle Bell Jog. Decked in antlers and red lipstick, they hit the pavement together while raising money for the New York Road Runners’ Youth Programs, which provides free running programs and activities for… READ MORE

A Clean Slate

A Clean Slate

There’s nothing quite like a new year to enjoy a fresh start. January 1st is the perfect time to make simple changes in your life that can yield amazing benefits in both body and mind. Here are a few fast and effective ways to detox and declutter—while reaping… READ MORE

Healthy Giving

Healthy Giving

Can you believe the holidays are here? It’s a season for celebrating, sharing, giving and having fun. But it’s also a season that can disrupt healthy routines, lead to overindulgence and—I hate to say it—stress. That’s why this year, I am partnering with some amazing companies to give my staff the gift of health.

The way I… READ MORE

An Inspiration

An Inspiration

Evelyn was an extraordinary woman who changed many people for the better and I consider myself lucky to have called her my friend. Everything Evelyn did—whether it was caring for her family, developing fragrances or helping find a cure for breast… READ MORE