I had the pleasure to be on set with the TOM FORD beauty team at Spring Studios for a shoot for TOM FORD ARCHITECTURE: an innovative face philosophy to perfect, sculpt, and enhance the unique structure of your face. My look was all about a matte base, a flushed cheek, and a shimmering, stand-out eye. The TOM FORD Traceless Soft Matte Foundation inspired this very look which celebrates the facial features that are uniquely me. My cheekbones are from my mother on my Chinese side and my light almond eyes comes from my father on my Spanish/Mexican side. It’s so important to love and embrace everything that makes you so unlike anyone else. That itself, is perfect.

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// Monique Lhuillier top and pant, Alexis Bittar bracelet, Gypseye earring, Tom Ford eye palette and lipstick // 

Who else is working on their glow, from inside? The Tom Ford “Leopard Sun” eye palette is a blast of neutral shimmer that is giving me a summer glow inside these days. Spring may just fly by as we shelter in place, but it’s getting up, changing out of sweats, and getting ready that still keeps me going and gives me a little dose of happy. Don’t forget about the little things that really just brighten your mood, even if that is just putting on some sexy lipstick. Besides just getting up and ready, I am keeping extra busy. I may sometimes forget what day it is, but I have my routine. I finally feel adjusted. So what’s best paired with that summer glow? A crisp white ensemble. This Monique Lhuillier set may be made for the red carpet, but it’s just as stunning here right here in my living room until it can make it’s grand debut. 

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Soleil is calling my name. The word alone makes me want to bust a move. Speak of which, the Tom Ford Soleil beauty collection is stunning. Everything from the shimmering tones to it’s stunning white packaging. You can tell I’m all about the red/orange lip (this one is Tom Ford’s NEOTROPIC). But yes, this little beauty collection has me thinking of summer. Coachella. Festivals. Hawaii. Days spent under the sun by the pool and nights driving through the desert. I’ve got tons of travel coming up which will allow me to bust out the full-on Hawaiian prints and coconut shells. Here is a city version of my idea of summer. Bold pink sunglasses. A popping bright lip. Blushing pink cheeks. Cropped Marni jackets. Bags that double as a pets. Little suede skirts. Only thing missing is the ocean and a good book. I’ve got one word for you and say it with me: soleil.

// Tom Ford Soleil beauty collection, Karen Walker sunglasses, Marni jacket, Alice & Olivia skirt, Furla jungle collection handbag + keychain //

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I am such a beauty junkie. I just got back to New York City, and realized I had a giant tote bag of makeup I’ve collected this year. So many unopened packages and newly released products from my favorite brands I work with. That perfect, sparkling gold makeup palettes…a new shade for a new season. Those tubes of lipsticks in every single shade of red and pink. Those serums, creams, and sleeping masks promising a younger, more beautiful complexion. Believe me, I’ve tried it all. From getting my eyes jabbed at on set with the makeup artist…to taking those tips to my bathroom at home. I did learn one thing: less is certainly more. Especially for us girls on the go. So what do I carry if I’m pulling an all-nighter? I like to focus on the simple things. The eyes and the lips. But it always starts with perfect skin:

-Sunday Riley Juno serum and Good Genes treatment. These little magical potions are so worth every penny.

-Stila 10 in 1 beauty balm for coverage and sun protection. I normally use this under CoverGirl’s Aquafresh (I’ve used it ever since grade school. And what doesn’t break me out, is what I stick with. It’s the easiest compact ever.)

-Everything DR. JART. Because this Korean doctor know what he’s doing when it comes to skin perfection.

-Tom Ford Lips & Boys. Currently wearing the orange/red RAFAEL. I love how each shade is inspired by one of the boys in his life. This firey color is super fun.

-Stila Major Lash Mascara

-Aerin palette

Lately, I’ve traded in my liquid liner cat-eye look for some subtle shimmer, and a bare face. It totally brings out the color in your eyes, and I think the shimmer looks super fresh and pretty. I use my fingers from the Aerin palette and use the light brown shimmer all over the lid, and spreading out. Using the dark shadow on the outer corners, and on lower lids. It’s a sublte, more sultry way to give a cat-eye look. But most importantly? The lashes. Curl them daily, with a little bit of mascara.

Complete with a pop of lip, and a twist of your messy locks and you can easily go from the work meeting to the dance floor. A quick overnight fix.

Photographed by Dylana Suarez

// Johnny Loves Rosie satin headband, For Love and Lemons bra //

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