Inauguration Soother

As we are headquartered in Washington DC, I decided last minute, to go down to President Obama's inauguration on Tuesday, January 20. I could not miss this fantastic moment in history. And I have to say, it was fabulous. I was 20 feet from the President and the First Lady (who is stunningly tall and elegant). There was only one problem –­ it was 20 degrees and I was outside, chilled to the bone, for 9 hours. I came home, my lips were chapped and my cheeks were windburned. I had completely destroyed my skin.


The cure: Darphin's new lip balm which is unbelievably rich and hydrating and Fresh's Mamaku Serum which was soothing, rich and moisturizing. My inaugural skin was fixed in no time!

Palm Beach 2: New Year’s with Trump

New Year’s at Trump's posh Mar-A-Lago was a treat. It took me hours to get ready, with a trip to the Frederic Fekkai in Salon in Palm Beach for the best blowout (with Zahir) that I have ever had in my life. I perfected my skin with an MD Peel and then applied my absolute newest secret weapon: Bobbi Brown’s Skin Foundation.

While this is not coming out until January, I convinced the Bobbi team to give me a lab sample two months ago. This is to die for. Beautiful coverage, easy to apply (I only used my finger tips) and it feels like you have NOTHING on. Donald Trump even noticed (see photo)!

Donald Trump and Marla Malcolm Beck

Palm Beach 1: The Packing List

Every year we go to Palm Beach with the kids from Christmas Day to New Year. It is a time for us to relax with the kids, reflect on the year, and plan for the new year. I must confess, I had an entire carry on devoted to beauty products this trip. Notable items include:

1. Skinceuticals SPF 45 tubes. This is the only sunscreen that prevents the kids and me from burning. Available in store or by phone at 800.355.6000
2. Dermalogica Pure White SPF30. I am in love with this new sunscreen that is a pure titanium dioxide block that spreads easily and is not pasty at all.
3. Trish Brush #11, Laura Mercier fine eyeliner brush and Trish High Volume Mascara. My beach look – eyeliner, mascara, and sunscreen and that is it!
4. Fresh Lotus Eye Gel. Cooling and hydrating – the best post beach eye cream.
5. Darphin Serums. I can’t live without this light, dewy Hydrating Serum or the Soothing Intral Serum.
6. Nars Multiples. In Antibes and Maldives – adds the sunkissed glow prior to going out.
7. A ton of makeup. Palm Beach is the scene and I had the time to play and create a different look every night. Focus was on lipgloss. I love Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss in Pink, Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Violet and Blush, and Trish McEvoy Lip Gloss in Shimmery Pink.