Beauty: Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations Collection

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

I’m 30 – I think by now we all got the memo.

And turning 30 for me means embracing all the adult behaviors:

AKA washing my face before I go to bed.

I know this sounds like a simple adult behavior, but it wasn’t for me (pre 30). So…now that I am 30, I am armed with a killer arsenal to reduce aging and keep my face looking forever 30.

Now, skincare has never really been my jam – until now. In fact last weekend I spent both Friday and Saturday nights applying serums + oils to my face followed by lotions and gloves/booties to my hands + feet. I love it. I can’t get enough of it. I feel like my current relationship status is: skincare.

Step 1 of my adult nighttime skincare routine is removing my makeup (duh). I smuggled a bunch of Bioderma into the US from France last time I was there and just discovered how magical this solution is. Throw a little on a cotton swab and you are good to go.

Depending on (don’t read this mom) how many cocktails I have consumed – this is the end of my nighttime skincare routine.

But since I have been mastering my adult behaviors lately, I have cut out the booze and thrown in the skincare treatments.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Insert Kiehl’s brand new Apothecary Preparations collection:

Inspired by 165 years of apothecary expertise, Kiehl’s Since 1851 proudly offers Apothecary Preparations – a truly personalized skincare featuring potent concentrates that address an individual’s unique skin concerns.

This new innovation is amongst the first in the skincare industry to bring bespoke skincare to the masses (at an affordable price). The Apothecary Preparation is comprised of Kiehl’s Skin Strengthening Concentrate, plus two, individually selected Targeted Complexes.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

The Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations start with a complimentary consultation (at select Kiehl’s stores).

Your Apothecary Preparations consultation will identify your personal skin concerns to ensure that your appropriate concerns are identified.

During my consultation and diagnosis, I was able to craft a personalized formula based on my two most significant skin concerns. Option include: redness, wrinkles, rough texture, large pores + dullness.

I went with redness +wrinkles.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Following the consultation, my two skin-specific Targeted Complexes were selected to accompany Kiehl’s Skin Strengthening Concentrate.

The final product included a personalized box with my name, details of my personal formula and directions for use.

I’m always sold on killer packaging (especially when it has my name on it).

Remember the killer packaging here?

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

The personalized, in-store-only service launched nationwide in select Kiehl’s stores.

Details here.

And I am proud to say that I am 30, I remove my makeup at night and apply this serum.

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Kiehl's - Apothecary Preparations - San Francisco

Shop some of my favorite Kiehl’s products below:

Dress Obsessed – Bringing In Fall With A Little Leg

Amour Vert - DressIt’s officially Fall according to the calendar and the fashion god’s, but San Francisco always fails to get that memo and brings on the heat the minute everyone is ready to bring out the chunky knits and layered outerwear pieces.

I tried to fight it, but now I am conforming to San Francisco and bringing some of my favorite dresses from Spring + Summer back out with a bit of a twist for Fall. The ‘Taylor’ dress (above) from the local and eco-friendly brand, Amour Vert feels like pajamas, works like spanx and looks super chic. The ‘Taylor’ dress is made  of super soft modal fabric and features ruching on the side for the most flattering fit (insert my diet goals in a dress). I threw a striped shirt over my shoulders for this look and a white oxford shoe, for a classic preppy touch.

Banana Republic Cropped Military Peacoat

This peachy pink slip dress was an Amour Vert Sample Sale SCORE, but don’t worry they’ve introduced a ton of nude/rust/blush colors into their fall collection. I layered this slip dress with a cropped military peacoat from Banana Republic and ANCIENT Prada wedges.

Bam! An easy Fall-ish outfit for lunch in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood.

All Saints - Amei Long Sleeved Dress

This uber drapey (and tummy flattering) dress from ALLSAINTS is an absolute gem. I borrowed it from a friend in this deep turquoise green color for the San Francisco – Marin Foodbank Gala last weekend, but I couldn’t live without this dress in my wardrobe and managed to snag it in black on Poshmark this morning!

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Update: Here it is in black + styled with these ASOS – velvet stretch over the knee boots.

I seriously can not get enough of this All Saints dress. The fluid, draped fabric with adjustable inner ties –  allow for a versatile silhouette + hem length.

This dress is a closet staple for sure.

Uniqlo - Le Maire - White Dress - Hush Puppies

This white sweater dress is an oldie from the Lemaire x Uniqlo collection last year. This boxy sweater dress can be worn solo or layered with a vest, leggings or skinny jeans. I styled it last with a little turquoise jewelry and the ‘Melodi‘ booties from Hush Puppies for a casual brunch in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood.

Ruti - Dress - Fillmore St - San Francisco

This flowy floral dress is effortlessly Boho chic and from local San Francisco designer, Ruti.

A day-to-night dress with subtle pleats and a stunning floral design. I’ve paired it with loafers for a daytime look or stylish pumps for an evening out.

Lucy Activewear

The Lucy, Get Going Dress has made its way through my wardrobe over + over again. This lightweight and quick-drying dress is awesome paired with sneakers or boots.

And especially great for any of your traveling needs – #TrustMe. Roll it up in your suitcase and it magically comes out wrinkle free and ready to go.

Striped Shirtdress on the Bay

Do those sidebar ads on Facebook ever get you?

You see a picture of a really cute dress, you click on the link and next thing you know you are on some strange foreign website buying all the cheap dresses?

Well, that is how I snagged this shirt dress for under $20. Yep, I fell for those ads – but unlike some of the horror stories I have read about some of these sites, this dress ended up being awesome and I imagine it can easily be styled with destructed skinny jeans from Fall to Winter.

Will you be styling dresses for Fall too?

Friday Forecast: The Sephora VIB Sale Event

Sephora Beauty Insider Sale

It’s Friday.

We survived this week.

So let’s do what every ‘Nasty Woman’ loves to do and shop, right?

And it is totally ok to shop because everything is on sale on Sephora.com if you are a VIB.

November 11th- November 14th, receive 20% off all in-store and online with code 20VIB.

What am I shopping?

All of the overpriced products I insist on covering my face with.

  • Yves Saint Laurent, Touche Éclat – no sleep, no problem. I can’t go anywhere without this bad boy in my bag.
  • Benefit, Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara – my favorite Benefit product and the easiest mascara for the lazy ladies like me.
  • Dior, Contour Lip Liner Pencil (Jungle Brown) – this lip liner is the real deal. No need for the Kardashian product.s
  • Lancôme, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum – I got this in a gift bag and it changed my life and skin. Snag this or the gift set or the really big one they do for holiday. It is a MAJOR game changer.
  • Sunday Riley, EVERYTHING. Starting with Good Genes and Juno.
  • Tom Ford, EVERYTHING. 1. Cream and Powder Eye Color  2. Neroli Portofino Body Oil (cover your body in this after a shower – trust me – YOU WILL SMELL AMAZING) 3. Eye & Cheek Palette .
  • Sephora Collection, Eye Mask. I buy these in bulk. These are a serious game changer. There is nothing more satisfying than an eye mask, covering your hands and feet in special lotions and watching Bravo.

Sephora Beauty Insider Sale

If you dare shop for anyone else – this is the time to do it.

Sephora does not disappoint in the Gift Set department – especially at 20% off.

Sephora Beauty Insider Sale

Cheers to hopefully a relaxing long weekend – We all need it.

Bohemian Vibes on Fillmore Street

Fillmore St - San Francisco - Street Style

I’m interrupting your normal scroll on the blog of classic (maybe funky) street style for a bohemian moment. I woke up last week with a need to throw on everything that I own that speaks to bohemian style.

Insert: fringe, denim, feathers, turquoise, boots…

All at once!

Fillmore St - San Francisco - Street Style Footwear - San Francisco

Fillmore St - San Francisco - Street Style

Chilling on the steps in an alley off of Fillmore Street with the ‘King of Bohemian’ style, Ryan aka The Tropicanyon.

I think this look was pretty much 100% inspired by him.

When I think of Ryan, I think fringe.

Sutro Footwear - San Francisco

Fillmore St - San Francisco - Street Style

Sutro Footwear - San Francisco

And..

Can we just take a minute and talk about these boots.

I have been a fan of Sutro Footwear FOREVER

(see blog posts here + here)

These are some kickass, quality boots and I’ve teamed up with them to give you a 15% off discount with the code: katwalksf.

Fillmore St - San Francisco - Street Style

What I Wore:

Jacket: Mcguire, Skywalker Leather Fringe-Trimmed Denim Jacket

Dress: All Saints (via Poshmark), Amei Long Sleeved Dress

Boots: Sutro Footwear (c/o), Clayton Brown Boot

Hat: Goorin Bros., Queen of Knives

Friday Forecast: ALL The Fall Sales That You Can’t Afford To Miss

Fillmore St - San Francisco - Street Style Footwear - San Francisco

Pop your collar!

We made it to Friday and there are some killer online sales happening this weekend.

Pour yourself a glass of wine, put on a movie and let’s shop…because after this week there is a 100% chance I am NOT going out!

Fall Sales:

Intermix – FLASH SALE 40% off select full price and ALL sale styles

Ruti – 40% off ANY clothing item with the code: RUTI7 and 20% off any accessory with the code: RUTI7ACC

Nordstrom – Save up to 40% off

Neiman Marcus -Up to 30% off regular priced styles

Goorin Bros – Enjoy 25% off everything with the code: GOORINFF25

Banana Republic – 40% off regularly priced items with the code: BRFAMILY

Gap – 40% off EVERYTHING online with the code: FFCARD

Old Navy – 35% off your order – NO code needed