In October, I took a two-week trip to Israel, which served as a welcome break from my hectic day-to-day and gave me the opportunity to chill on the beaches of Tel Aviv and eat delish Greek salad. There were some beauty discoveries, as well:

I became involved with a fabulous shower cap
I discovered the components of a magical mystery ‘cure
I listed my camping essentials for the truly minimalist packer
I took a tour of New London Pharmacy and declared it a beauty Mecca
I continued my obsesh with Free People clothing
I uncovered the best watermelon red gloss on Earth.

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