Winter Beauty: Best Hair and Skincare

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Winter Beauty

I know I know the last thing we ALL need is another influencer sharing their skincare routine…but here I am with a long list of all my favorite winter beauty products. I was inspired to write this post because they ALL really work and although the majority are on the higher pricepoint side, they are all apart of some kind of sale/promotion/gift set right now.

FIRST AID BEAUTY, Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration | This cream is THICK and RICH. My skin has been so dry and this fast-absorbing, moisturizer provides instant and long-term hydration. If you are going to buy add anything into your winter beauty regimen make it this cream

ISLE OF PARADISE, Self Tanning Drops | Add these drops to the FAB Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration and you are good to glow!

Isle of Paradise Tanning drops and FAB moisturizer

MARIO BADESCU, Drying Lotion | This award-winning solution helps dry up surface blemishes. I snagged it when I was traveling and suffering from a MAJOR breakout and let me tell you the results are INSTANT and this purchase is necessary

quip, Metal Electric Toothbrush | I polled my Instagram followers for the best travel toothbrush and this was by far the top pick. I’ve had this toothbrush for about a month and I absolutely adore it.

uip, Metal Electric Toothbrush

KOSAS, Tinted Face Oil Foundation | My skin is THIRSTY and this hydrating formula is honestly all I can wear right now. I apply it with my fingers and my skin has NEVER looked better. Winter beauty is ALL about hydration and this is by far the best foundation product out there for that 

GLOW RECIPE, Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask and Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Face Mask | I can’ stop with either of these masks. My nighttime skincare routine is killing it right now and these two sleeping masks are staring in it |

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LANEIGE, Lip Glowy Balm | I am the chapped lip queen and honestly, this is the ONLY product works for me. My lips are CONSTANTLY peeling and falling (not cute) the solve -> one of these in every single one of my handbags.

Goop, Enriching Face Oil | Gwyneth Paltrow knows what’s up. I’ve been to her Goop holiday pop-up in San Francisco two years in a row and EVERYTHING she has suggested has been AMAZING (and expensive). Use daily, either alone or in combination with moisturizer. To layer, apply face oil first and allow to absorb; then follow with Revitalizing Day Moisturizer or Replenishing Night Cream. For extra goop Glow, warm several drops of oil between palms, then pat on top of moisturizer or makeup.

FARMACY, Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm | The holiday parties are here and happening and that means that we are piling on the makeup. Name something worse than coming home from a holiday party, your feet are KILLING you and you have to remove a FULL face of makeup. This product is the solution, my friends. A little goes a long way and you will go to bed fresh-faced and fabulous! 25% off EVERYTHING at FARMACY BEAUTY

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OLAPLEX | the holiday hair fix set from above that I have been pushing since it launched is sold out (right now), but I still HIGHLY recommend every OLAPLEX product out there. I love these products SO much that I wrote an entire blog post about how they saved my hair

Aquis, Rapid-Dry Hair Turban | if you watch my Instagram stories than you know that I can NOT live without this hair turban. This magical hair towel is made with exclusive, ultra-lightweight AQUITEX® technology to rapidly dry hair to a damp state with LESS heat and without DAMAGING your hair. It cuts drying time by half while leaving you hands-free, it controls frizz and breakage and your hair holds styles better and looks shinier. If you are looking for a gift for LITERALLY anyone with hair, this is it! | shop my limited edition POOSH leopard turban here | 25% off at Nordstrom

Cuyana, Leather Travel Case Set | This pebbled leather case set is another amazing gift idea. Unzip the large case to stow all your travel-sized toiletries. Save the small case for make-up, jewelry or any other small necessities. While this set is always ready to travel, it’s just as useful and beautiful in your home bathroom, bedroom or office.

The Best Designer Sales You Want To Shop Now

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Designer Sale Season is here and started earlier than ever. This is your chance to snag a little something special for yourself or for someone VERY special on your holiday list. I’m sharing the best designer sales and my must-have steals from each site.

Barney’s New York – ALL SALES ARE FINAL – I am hoping and praying that this sale gets better because there is some serious potential for holiday STEALS. As of right now, I say go straight to the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer and don’t look back.

UPDATE: they are FINALLY taking some serious discounts here | extra 20% off

Obsessed with these SF Giants Gucci Loafers

The Dyson is down to $288

*Stay tuned for more from Barney’s. I’m watching this sale like a hawk

Net-A-Porter – Up to 50% off – We all know that this sale is going to get even better in about 10 days so snag the essentials that WILL sell out ASAP. I don’t love a Golden Goose sneaker, but if they are your thing PLEASE buy them on sale with a side of classic Ray-Ban sunglasses | extra 15% off sale

Saks – Up to 50% off – Give me ALL the GANNI (including the dress I just bought). Sizes are limited so snag it ASAP if you are even on the fence. Saks has a great return policy | earn a $75 gift card with a $150 purchase

Nordstrom – Designer Clearance -The is by far my favorite of the designer sales because it is usually the most secretive. Last year I snagged a Gucci clutch for next to nothing and this year I bought a pair of black Tod’s croc loafers and I’ve got my eye on the oh-so-popular Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps and a Saint Laurent logo cuff | Get up to $100 when you shop in stores or online at Nordstrom during Cyber Week.

The Outnet – CLEARANCE up to 85% off – This sale is unreal my friends. If you are new to The Outnet it is basically Net-A-Porter’s sister outlet store and the deals are UNREAL. I’m talking 75% off Saint Laurent boots UNREAL | EXTRA 20% OFF CLEARANCE WITH THE CODE: BLACKFRIDAY

Moda Operandi – extra 30% off sale | I was a little late to add this sale and I actually think this is the best designer sale out there. The extra discount and premium product make this a sale you do NOT want to sleep on.

Plaid | A Top Trend For Fall 2019

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Fashion blogger KatWalkSF wearing a Trina Turk plaid suit in the West Village, New York

Is fall really fall if you’re not wearing plaid?

It will forever be a top trend for fall (even though these pictures were taken a bit before fall in September in the West Village). If there’s one thing we can count on when it comes to transitioning a look from summer to fall, it’s a blazer. More specifically, a plaid one. This previously stuffy trend has gone through quite the transformation, with brands adding their own special touches to the fall necessity. So whether you’re attempting to make a midi slip dress appropriate for your 2 p.m. meeting or just need something to fall-up that summer top you can’t let go of, or you want to make a BOLD statement (like me in the matching plaid suit), there’s no going wrong with plaid.

Fashion blogger KatWalkSF wearing a Trina Turk plaid suit in the West Village, New York, Trend For Fall 2019

Fashion blogger KatWalkSF wearing a Trina Turk plaid suit in the West Village, New York, Trend For Fall 2019

Love a classic grey plaid blazer for fall if Trina Turk’s Pass the Wine Plaid Suiting fabric isn’t for you.
Fashion blogger KatWalkSF wearing a Trina Turk plaid suit in the West Village, New York, Trend For Fall 2019

What I Wore:

Jacket: Trina Turk (c/o), Pass the Wine Plaid Habanero Jacket

Tank: Trina Turk (c/o), Customs Tank

Pants: Trina Turk (c/o), Pass the Wine Plaid Pants

Shoes: M. Gemi (c/o), Palestra Minimo | save $60 off your first order with the code: KAT60

full blog post reviewing the sneakers here

Bag: Gucci, Soho Disco Leather Bag

Necklace: Gorjana, Mosaic Coin Necklace

Beauty: The BKR Paris Water Balm Joins The BKR Family

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25% off everything with the code:

BLACKFRIDAY2020 + A FREE SPIKED 500ML WITH A $75 ORDER

San Francisco lifestyle blogger KatWalkSF shares her BKR spiked glass water bottle and BKR Paris water balm.

“Drinking water is the most important part of your beauty regimen,” BKR founders Tal Winter and Kate Cutler.

I had a chance to sit down with the duo (best friends since law school) at their San Francisco headquarters last week to learn all about BKR and their entry into the beauty industry with the BKR Paris Water Balm. The BKR founders set out to create a beautiful alternative to plastic bottles that would make staying hydrated more enjoyable. The result: sleek, celeb-favorite glass bottles wrapped in soft silicone in a rainbow of runway-inspired hues – I went with the Spiked Tutu 16 oz style.

I’ve always known it was important to drink water throughout the day, but there was one soundbite from my conversation with the founders of BKR that really stood out for me. Tal shared that she used to always keep a case of plastic bottled water in the trunk of her car. This sounded normal to me, in fact, I had a case of Trader Joe’s water in my trunk at that very moment. But once she started breaking down just how disgusting it was to have a case of water in plastic in your hot trunk all day I was sold on actually using the case of reusable water bottles I have collecting dust underneath my kitchen sink. We all have reusable water bottles and bags scattered around our homes and cars, right? But do you actually use them? My mother is the only person I know who uses her reusable bags EVERY time she goes to the store!

Ok! So now we’ve established that these water bottles are stunning and that the case of plastic water bottles in my drunk HAD to go. But what about the beauty element? Where are we going with this?

Well, just when you thought you’ve seen it all the ladies of BKR blew my mind when they introduced me BKRto the BKR Paris Water Balm. What is it? It is an ultra-hydrating glossy lip treatment made from a proprietary complex of rose, algae, and essential biolipids with a natural French rose scent – AKA a that attaches to your BKR bottle. It is vegan, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and formulated without gluten. BKR also created an innovative cap designed to connect the Water Balm to the BKR bottle. The balm itself is easily removable, so you can slip it into a bag whenever your BKR isn’t with you – which is never, but a nice option.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

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San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

San Francisco fashion blogger KatWalkSF in Lorna Jane and BKR.

KatWalkSF and Two Peas in a Prada in the Outdoor Voices Flamingo 7/8 Springs Legging with their BKR water bottle and BKR Paris Water Balm.

Yes, I’ve managed to tote my BKR Paris Water Balm + Bottle all around town. From SoulCylce to running errands in my hood to lounging around the Marin Country Mart with Ashley (in matching Outdoor Voices looks) – the BKR bottle has proven to be a worthy investment for my lifestyle and it seriously upped my beauty regime.

KatWalkSF in the Outdoor Voices Flamingo 7/8 Springs Legging and Frances Valentine cardigan.

KatWalkSF and Two Peas in a Prada in the Outdoor Voices Flamingo 7/8 Springs Legging

Check out more athleisure looks here + here.

October Top Sellers

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October Top Sellers1. WAYF, Gerry Front-Slit Knit Dress | currently on sale for $29.99 | I own it in a medium

2. OLAPLEX, Holiday Hair Fix Set | more on my love affair with OLAPLEX here | this set is $58 ($84 value)

3. Uniqlo, Ultra Light Down Hooded Coat | my FAVORITE coat | $20 off select sizes

4. Red Dress Boutique, Someplace New Ivory And Rose Multi Dress | this dress is SO fun! it has a ton of movement and won’t break the bank.

5. EXPRESS, Plaid Knit Car Coat

6. MANGO, Unstructured Wool-Blend Coat | 30% off

7. Le Specs, Air Heart 51mm Sunglasses | these classic sunglasses won’t break the bank and Meghan Markle loves to rock them

8. SHEIN, Joyfunear Bow Front Layered Mesh Tube Dress | wear it to a formal event or style it as a loofah for Halloween

9. BAUBLEBAR, Athena Pendant Necklace | 15% OFF with the code: HOLIDAY15

10. Privé Revaux, The Victoria | these look good on everyone and are $39.95 | 25% off with the code: PRFRIEND

October Top Sellers