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What to Pack for Lake Tahoe in the Winter

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We never get snow here in Monterey, CA so when I saw Lake Tahoe was getting a snow storm I booked a room! The Hyatt at Incline Village has...
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Mommy and Me at the Pumpkin Patch
Mommy and Me at the Pumpkin Patch

The 3 Best Pumpkin Patches in Monterey County

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Wearing: Jacket: Burberry // Jeans: Rag + Bone  // booties: Vince Camuto // T-shirt: Jenni Kayne // bag: sold out but similar here // Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury | OLIVIA :...
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Dinner in Carmel with BelowDeck
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Dinner Date at Bonne Chance in Carmel By The Sea...

A few nights ago I had an invite for a once in a lifetime experience.  Vintage Property Management hosted...
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Create & Cultivate SF wearing Grayson + Kut from the Kloth
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Create and Cultivate San Francisco

Create and Cultivate San Francisco Create and Cultivate FINALLY came to the bay area and it was one of...
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Sephoria 2019 by popular California beauty blog, Haute Beauty Guide: image of a woman at Sephoria 2019.
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Sephoria 2019

Sephoria 2019 was SO. MUCH. Fun!  I drove down Saturday afternoon to attend the private Sephora BIC party for...
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10 Things to do at Monterey Car Week
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10 Things to Do at Monterey Car Week

Monterey Car Week is here!  If you’ve ever wondered what you could do in Monterey during this particular car...
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The Ruins at Barnsley Resort
Spa Travel•Travel+Adventure

The Barnsley Resort + Spa in Georgia

  Last weekend I headed out to Georgia and the Barnsley Resort + Spa for TBSCon.  A meet-up where...
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Vital Body Therapy CBD Santa Cruz, California
Beauty•Lifestyle•Spa Travel•Travel+Adventure

Spa Day: Vital Body Therapy–My First CBD Mas...

I love a good spa day but I haven’t had a proper massage since before I got pregnant over...
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Activities to do with Toddlers
Food•Travel+Adventure

A Fun Day Out with A Toddler: Things to do in Wats...

Finding places to do a day out with a toddler isn’t always.  In Monterey, we have some great kid-friendly...
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About Me

I started Haute Beauty Guide in 2008 as a way to stay in touch with my skincare clients between appointments. At first, I only covered skincare but HBG grew with me as my life evolved— from traveling around the world, heading back to college after taking a long break, buying our first home, to getting my first gray hair! Monterey is my home and I take the lifestyle here to heart.

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We all know my love for @coola SPF but let's talk We all know my love for @coola SPF but let's talk about their new skincare line! #presssample

Glowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel - Antioxidant-rich Seaweed helps to gently dissolve away skin impurities and toxins while replenishing skin’s hydration. Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free. I used this as a morning cleanse or second cleanse at night. 

Skin Renewal Serum -  A nutrient dense serum perfect for renewal of the skin.  An all in one style serum packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, anti-oxidants and Moringa oil.  I used this am and pm to help with hydration levels. 
 I found my skin was plump and retained moisture all night.  Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free.

The Great Barrier Reef Cream - My favorite of the bunch.  The texture is light and creamy.  It absorbs quickly.  California Sea Kelp Actives, rich in essential nutrients and polyphenols, fortifies and hydrates skin’s barrier.  This is a gorgeous day cream.  It paired well with my SPF and foundation without any piling or caking.  Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free.

Available now @Nordstrom and @Revolve.  Shop the link in my bio.  Press samples.  All opinions are my own.  @COOLA #COOLA  #COOLASkincare
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This week has been a good one! I returned to work after not feeling well, and started speech therapy with Olivia, and finally signed one of my dream brands for the shop!!!!
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year t Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year to eat better? #ad I did!  We love movie nights at our house and pizza, too!  Sharing how I keep my New Year’s resolutions on track and still have a fun movie night at home with @Freschetta Gluten Free Pizza over on the blog today!  Pop over and let me know your New Year’s Resolution + favorite movie to watch with your little one. 
#GlutenFree
Big waves and cold weather Monterey is FINALLY get Big waves and cold weather Monterey is FINALLY getting some winter weather. 😆 bringing out all my sweaters and coats now!!!
Vitamin c and SPF go together like cookies and mil Vitamin c and SPF go together like cookies and milk—they just make each other better. Vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals and protect the skin. When vitamin C and spf are used together skin has boosted protection from UV rays.  Vitamin C is a skin booster, brightened and helps even skin tone. SPF protects from further damage allowing Vitamin to work on older damage. 

The texture of this new @supergoop Daily Dose is gorgeous. It absorbs quickly and leaves behind a soft glow. Trust me this is going to be your go to product as we all start heading outdoors again. 

If you are concerned about hyperpigmentation, sun damage or  uneven skin tone then this one is a winner.
Every skincare, haircare, beauty and a few toddler Every skincare, haircare, beauty and a few toddler skincare items I used in November/December up on the blog today.  Answering what I liked and didn't like plus why and when I use each item in my skincare routine.
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