I love discovering new beauty products, especially products that tame frizzy hair and diminish under eye puffiness. Oh, and we can’t forget about lips. In this photo you will notice Dr. Macrene’s High Performance Lip Filler and Susanne Kaufman’s Eye Rescue Serum, both items I swear by. I am trying to remember why I choseContinue reading “Beauty Bites”
Author Archives: Anita Rivas
What’s New in The Medicine Cabinet
I recently added more beauty items to my regime in the hopes that I snap out of my health challanges. Those of you that know me, know that it’s been a struggle, esecially combing my hair and wearing anything other than sweats. I love the Eighth Day tonic and their serum. While recently in NYContinue reading “What’s New in The Medicine Cabinet”
New Beauty Additions
This has to the best beauty box of 2025. I love everything in it and now wish I had bought myself two of them. Leonor Greyl $34.00 @Leonorgreyl.com This is the holy grail of haircare. My tresses are finally frizz-free. the Eclat Naturel can be applied on wet or dry hair and lasts for days.Continue reading “New Beauty Additions”
Additions
A’ lot has happened since the pandmic and the good news is that my health is finally starting to get under control. I have been trying not to neglect myself and cry over the problems our world faces. If you listen or read the news, take it with a grain of salt and do notContinue reading “Additions”
Getting Healthy
I’ve been ill all year, my doctor says it’s longterm Covid, meaning a flare up of an existing autoimmune disease has roared it’s ugly head. My body is achy, my muscles hurt and my hands and feet get swolled beyound recognition. I’ve been on steriods and am now on a protocol to get off ofContinue reading “Getting Healthy”
Beauty Replenishment
Honestly I don’t use enough beauty products to have to replenish, but in this instance I did. I re-added to my beauty arsenal the Oribe Serene Scalp Thickening Treatment Spray, it thickens your hair whether you blowdry it or not and thickens your hair over time. I also recently discovered a new way to blowdry,Continue reading “Beauty Replenishment”
Additions
Lately I’ve been hankering for silver jewlery. So many women are wearing it stylishly and it has me intrigued. I tend to only wear it when traveling to Mexico, it’s low-key and versatile. My question is, how do you choose what jewelry to wear in the mornings? I love Kumi’s style, and how she isContinue reading “Additions”
Transitioning into Spring
It’s not easy getting into Spring, the weather in SF is still windy, verging on cold. Just the other day I skipped wearing a sweater and coat and regretted it when I saw a lovely woman wearing a camel turtleneck and long coat. I lamented my wardrobe choice, as usual I did get a bitContinue reading “Transitioning into Spring”
Can’t Get Into Spring
I know it’s Spring, but I can’t seem to get into it. California has experienced lot’s of rain and extreme colder conditions. I literally just pulled out my vintage YSL Patent leather tote, it wears well in the rain. I have been buying coats. Oversized coats to wear over all of my sweaters and sweats.Continue reading “Can’t Get Into Spring”
Reproductions
Leave it to Zara to pay homage to an iconic piece of jewelry . Maria Felix, Mexico’s most iconic actress walked into Cartier and pulled out of her bag her pet baby crocodile and asked Cartier to make her a necklace, brooch, bracelet, etc. Which has become coveted like the iconic Verdura cuffs worn byContinue reading “Reproductions”
Paris Dispatch
Birkenstocks have been around for decades, popular among the surfers, skaters and deadheads. I personally associated them with the Haight Ashbury, a part of SF I hardly visited. Mind you not because I didn’t want to, just the places I frequented were in South Beach, the Mission, Soma, and the Marina. I finally made myContinue reading “Paris Dispatch”
Preparing for Summer Vacation
I know I said I didn’t need anything for summer vacation, it’s more like a three-day weekend in Mexico City. We are going to my cousins wedding at the end of October and the weather is supposed to be just like summer. So, I am calling it summer vacation. Since I collect kaftans and dresses,Continue reading “Preparing for Summer Vacation”
Health and Wellness
I haven’t been feeling well lately, too many issues to count. There are a few things I have control over at the moment and that’s what I choose to put into my body. I’ve been taking so many vitamins on an empty stomach for better absorption, that my body is starting to hate me. IContinue reading “Health and Wellness”
Affordable Summer Kaftans & Dresses
Most people who know me know that I’ve never been into wearing dresses or kaftans. But something happened to me last September on my trip to Maui. I think because it was so hot that I finally bought kaftan’s from BlueGinger. They are under $200 and colorful, one reason why I hesitated was the colorfulContinue reading “Affordable Summer Kaftans & Dresses”
Summer In Europe
I’m wistful for being able to sit out on a patio sipping an Aperol Spritz. Wearing a summer dress and comfortable shoes, without a care in the world. Alas, nothing is planned yet, perhaps a trip into Santa Cruz would help, they do have wine tasting and whiskey tasting venues. I could order a sparklingContinue reading “Summer In Europe”
Run Around Chic 