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Why Foreo for your Skincare Routine? Ok! So! FOREO! FOREO! FOREO! And why it’s become an integral part of my skincare routine … We’ve all heard about vibrating skincare tools. There’s Clarisonic, I believe Olay has their own version, and *I know* Proactiv has one too (eye roll). I’m speaking from personal experience – FOREO’s better. Here’s why: you don’t need to replace the brush head every 3…

Thierry Roger Couturier One of Thierry’s exceptional fabrics. He said he’s had it for years, just hasn’t found the right piece to create with it yet. Thierry Roger Couturier. Thierry Roger is a man I’ve been admiring from a digital far for over a year now. I’m not sure how I managed to find this talented man’s Instagram account, but I’m glad I did. Weekly, Thierry shares behind-the-scenes…

Kiehls x amFAR — Life Ride 8 in Chicago

Kiehls x amFAR — Life Ride 8 in Chicago Kiehls x amFAR — Life Ride 8 in Chicago.  Motorcycle Riding Influencers Join Kiehl’s to ride through the Midwest to Raise Awareness and Funds to Help Find a Cure for AIDS NEW YORK, August 2017 – Maintaining its long-standing tradition of supporting HIV/AIDS charities, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair…

Why Laser Facials Are Better Than Botox

Why Laser Facials Are Better Than Botox Why Laser Facials Are Better Than Botox. You know I’m all about skincare, taking care of your mind and body lately. So, meeting Dr. Bela Pandit couldn’t have been more timely. This woman is amazing! She’s a Podiatrist practicing in Evergreen Park, IL and right next door, she has Beluxe Med Spa (my new home away from home). Why Laser Facials Are Better Than…

Beauty Haul: Aveda Beauty Haul: Aveda. It’s my new mission to share one outfit post and one skincare post a week until the end of July. This week, I’m trying something new I’m calling a “Beauty Haul.” Which, I’ve definitely heard before, so note: this isn’t an Alex Duffy original thought 😉 Beauty Haul: Aveda — Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier This week — we’re diving into my favorite Aveda products.…

Graphic Tees And H&T

Graphic Tees And H&T Graphic Tees And H&T. We shot three looks that day, and out of all of them — this one was the most “me.” I mean, ALL of them were me (obviously), but if we’re talking 100 on all levels: chicness AND comfort, this one’s the winner. Graphic Tees And H&T — Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier It’s always so fun when you walk around downtown all dressed up, full make up on and a camera…

Loving These 3 Skincare Products

Loving These 3 Skincare Products Loving These 3 Skincare Products. Because what’s a Saturday afternoon without posing your skincare products on your bathtub?! Truly. I don’t know what the rest of you are up to, but trust me — you’re missing out. Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier — Loving These 3 Skincare Products — Mario Badescu Kiwi Face Scrub Number 1: Mario Badescu’s Kiwi Face Scrub. For me, I can…

Pairing Pumps With Sweatpants

Pairing Pumps With Sweatpants Pairing Pumps With Sweatpants. “What do you think about these blue pumps with sweatpants?” I asked Founder of Holly and Tanager as I walked on set to shoot these looks a few weeks ago. “It’s kind of a weird pairing — something I’ve never seen with an H&T Bag … ” I went on. “Alex, that’s why we like you.” Lindsay Lingle, leading lady of H&T, said in reply. Pairing…

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap. Virgin Atlantic, the transatlantic airline founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, has launched a new branded podcast, The Venture, which explores the adventures of starting and running an industry-changing business. The newest episode – focused on Dr. Bronner’s – spolights the remarkable story of Emil Bronner whose counter-culture vision is…

The 2 Mountain Towns You Need To Visit In Boulder

The 2 Mountain Towns You Need To Visit In Boulder The 2 Mountain Towns You Need To Visit In Boulder. First of all, I want to proclaim my love for the great state of Colorado. It’s truly a gem for so many reasons: the heat is dry (not humid), you can live RIGHT up or INSIDE those Rocky Mountains and the “typical” lifestyle is a healthy one. The 2 Mountain Towns You Need To Visit In Boulder —…

Where to Rock Climb in Boulder: Mount Sanitas

Where to Rock Climb in Boulder: Mount Sanitas Where to Rock Climb in Boulder: Mount Sanitas. I flew into Colorado yesterday, my flight was at 6am. This travel trip — isn’t for work, I’m visiting my cousin, Daisy America. Except that’s not her real name. Haha, long story, but her real name is Deanne. Walking up Mount Sanitas — Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier After landing at Denver International…

The 2 Museums You Need to Visit in Amsterdam

The 2 Museums You Need to Visit in Amsterdam The 2 Museums You Need to Visit in Amsterdam. Alright, now THE museum you DO need to visit (that I did not, because I failed to get tickets ahead of time) IS the Van Gogh Museum. That’s the gem of all gems in Amsterdam. Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier — This is 1 of 3 Van Gough pieces at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. But! Because I wasn’t able to attend a…

George the salon, part deux

George the salon, part deux George the salon, part deux. Okay, so let’s talk skincare … AGAIN. January 2017 marked new beginnings for Alex Duffy in SO MANY ways. Number 1 on that new beginnings list? Skincare. Say it with me: SKIN-CARE. Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier — Time Lapse Facial with George the salon And let me tell you, when it comes to make-up’s “foundation” it really DOES start there (and…

What I Wore in Amsterdam

What I Wore in Amsterdam What I Wore in Amsterdam. Being the local I was (for five days) — I decided to take pages from their fashion books. In Amsterdam, and I’m sure the rest of Europe, they take athleisure to an entirely new level. Because everyone over there walks or bikes, footwear NEEDS to be comfortable. I’d see shoes that look like professional loafers, but the soles would be thick and…

The 3 Restaurants You Need to Visit in Amsterdam.

The 3 Restaurants You Need to Visit in Amsterdam. Food — I figure I’d start this series of European-style blog posts with food. Everyone’s gotta eat! And I don’t know about you, but a good rump-steak is better than buying shoes. No. No. No. I take that back. NOTHING is better than buying shoes. It goes 1) Shoes 2) Rump-steaks 😉 One of my favorite aspects of visiting another country is immersing…

Psychic Dream Spray How to make “Psychic Dream Spray.” That title caught your attention, huh? Ya, same, me too. Which is why I purchased the Psychic Dream Spray in the first place. Psychic Dream Spray by Alex Duffy of Duffy Dossier I’ve been into essential oils since we rung in the new year. 2017 called for quite the change — essential oil interest, kickboxing, blonde bobs .. you know, lots of…

Missin’ You Like Candy

Missin’ You Like Candy Missin’ You Like Candy. The days go quick but the weeks feel long. Before you know it we’ll be singing Christmas Carols and wishing for a White Christmas. Wow, by then Ev will be 2 years old and I’ll be well into my 27th year. At the beginning of this week I realized how much deeper I’m getting into my personal and (quite) particular preferences. Of course, a lot goes into…