tea you very much

McNulty's has pretty much every variety of tea and coffee that you could imagine... an amazing selection and knowledgeable staff who can help you select something for your palate.  I highly suggest visiting this adorable, ancient shop in NYC's west village if you want to try something new.  The genmai-cha Japanese green tea is delicious.  It's a slightly smokey green tea with rice.

 

 

http://www.mcnultys.com/ 

just a hint of chocolate

I never go to tanning booths and I try to stay out of the sun these days because I use Retin-A on a daily basis.  But this time of year, when it gets a little warmer and the sun is shining, I pine for that sun glow.  Chocolate Mousse by Colorscience is a perfect skin perk that does just that.  Even if you are super pale, you can take a tiny amount of the mousse and blend it well over your forehead, nose, cheeks and neck to make your skin look a little warmer.  One color fits all!  And if you are going to be in the sun, it's a must.  It offers SPF coverage, antioxidants, and sooths sunburned skin.  And it's easy to get your hands on too, just go on line to www.skinchic.com or call the store to order.  Skin Chic is great about shipping things out quickly and the ladies who work there are lovely too!  I find that a bottle lasts me all through the summer because I use it sparingly.  $45-      



mani-pedi patience no more

I'm the kind of person who perpetually destroys a fresh manicure... because I'm too impatient to wait for it to dry!  I'm so bad that my regular manicurist will force me to stay until she's sure my nails are dry (yes, she's chased me down and made me sit an extra 10 minutes).  My friend Tara recently introduced me to this amazing instant nail polish drier called "Drop 'N Go" by Duri, and it truly works like magic.  In fact, I can effectively paint my own nails, and they look professional.  Right after you put on your top coat, you spray your nails with the instant drying drops and it bonds the polish layers together so that your nails are dry in less than a few minutes.  Bliss for the woman on the go at the price of $10.    

 

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ripe again

It's spring in New York, and I finally decided to emerge from my sleepy winter hiatus and start blogging again.  The fresh air and energy that is returning to both my life and the city inspired me to write about this adorable little wine bar that I was recently taken to: Lelabar.  It's tiny, cozy, secret, and the bartenders will help you select a delicious glass of wine from Italy, California, Argentina... they have a wide selection to cater to every taste.  I love that the bar is in the center of the room, creating a social and sexy atmosphere.  If you are looking for a place to take a new date, this is your spot.  It's sure to impress.

http://www.lelabar.com/