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Favorite Sunscreen

Friday Favorites: 6 Favorite Sunscreens for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on by claire
Everyone who knows me, knows that I am serious about sunscreen. Why am I so serious? Both my great grandmother and mother were advocates for wearing sunscreen regularly.  My mother had very fair skin and would burn very easily, while my great grandmother loved the sun, but later had to deal with skin cancer lesions on her legs and face.  I learned that you shouldn't wait for a sunny day to put on sunscreen after I  got very burned at a track meet in high school, on a cloudy day.  Why would I should I put on sunscreen on a cloudy day?  I was wrong. Some people still don't get how important it is though. For instance, my dad thinks that he doesn't need to wear sunscreen unless it's hot outside, as if the heat has something to do with a sunburn.  UGH....It's a constant battle, met with eye rolls and griping.  He will never let me forget the day that he went into "Sam Fora" (how he pronounces Sephora....not sure why, but it makes us laugh) to get sunscreen at my urging.  He was so "embarrassed" because I made him go into a "chick store" (wait... you're telling me he never picked up...Read More
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Spending the Day in Venice Beach

Posted on by claire
Los Angeles is synonymous with summer ... living in the Hollywood Hills means sometimes you just need to add the beach to the equation. One of my favorite day trips is Venice Beach. It's got a flavor all its own and only 30 minutes away ...when there's no traffic (which is never) ... or 2 hours when the I10 is bumper to bumper. Nevertheless its always worth the trip. Here are a few of the sights I like to hit to get the very most out of my visit. Let me know your favorites in the comments below. First stop (after searching for parking) is a great latte or cup of coffee, I love Menotti's.  I was strolling around checking out the little beach shops one morning when I smelled the delicious aroma of coffee in the air. I followed my nose and ended up at Menotti's. It's a small, charming and they know how to make a great latte, complete with latte art. There are tables inside but when it's not too hot I love to grab one of the little cafe tables outside and watch the people go by while I sip ...trying to decide if I can handle...Read More
Rent the Runway Review

Rent the Runway Review

Posted on by claire
Today I am going to be doing a review of the clothing and accessory rental service Rent the Runway.  Please note that this is not a sponsored post, I just wanted to give an honest review.  I've used this service, the unlimited service specifically, for over a year now.  This really ties into my  Buy Less, Buy Better philosophy because basically you're not buying anything.  It's the sharing economy, but for clothing.....now wait, if sharing clothes freaks you out, everything is always very clean before it gets to you and you're not sharing personal items like underwear or bathing suits, which would be very gross.   Here are some pros and cons of using Rent the Runway that I've experienced during the past year. Pros You Get 3 Different Items at a Time- the 3 items can be anything from jewelry, handbags, dressed, to jackets and coats.  I use it mostly for dresses and outfits for specific events. it's been great for me because I go to a lot of events here in LA.  I was becoming so unhappy with what I had in my closet and I could never find what I wanted in the stores exactly when I needed it.  Rent the Runway...Read More