Baby Daddy: My girl crush Jessica Seinfeld continues to do good (and look amazing), launching her Baby Buggy Fatherhood Initiative this week, helping low-income fathers with donations, goods and support services.

Inspiring: Second-time mama-to-be Kristin Bell, a guest editor on TotalBeauty.com, talks about living pretty, inside and out.

Advice:  Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava, thinks her mom is a “dork,” gives her fashion advice.

Doubletake: Zoe Kravitz, daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, revives her Mom’s Cosby-era dreadlocks and looks just like Denise Huxtable.

Instagram: A strong case for keeping your kids’ photos off the social media site.

Gorgeous: Essie’s new fall nail polish collection. (I’m all about Partner in Crime!)

Lip Service: A useful guide to lip finishes.

Carry On: Word is that the TSA is soon lifting the 3.4oz limit for on-board liquids. Look forward to being able to take full size versions of your favorite beauty products on your next trip.

Have a beautiful weekend xo

I’m in love with these Caviar Color Sticks from Laura Mercier. The formula is creamy yet super light, the finish is buildable and it lasts (read: no creasing) for hours.

I’m always on the hunt for great makeup that’s easy and fast, and these babies make applying eye makeup a cinch. They’re a foolproof shortcut to a simple smokey eye—or a nice way to experiment with color. I use Khaki for my everyday smudgy eye uniform, and I love Plum for a pop of deep purple, which I’m really feeling for fall.

Rescue Spa is one of my absolute favorite websites to buy niche, luxury beauty products. The renown Philadelphia spa sells coveted, hard-to-find European brands like Valmont, Biologique Recherche and Institute Esthederm. But what truly sets Rescue Spa apart from other purveyors is their incredibly personal, responsive online assistance. It’s unrivaled: live, one-on-one online skincare chats, every Monday through Friday.

Rescue’s cult online following is worldwide, but many people don’t realize the e-shop was borne out of Rescue’s brick and mortar spa in the heart of Philadephia’s chic Rittenhouse Square. Founder Danuta Mieloch is a force in the skincare field—she trained in Paris under Dr. Yvan Allouche, creator of Biologique Recherche product line. I had the opportunity to meet her and her amazing team at the striking 7,500 square foot spa recently. They are all so luminous, I just wanted to move in and become part of their glowy sisterhood. I am already planning a retreat back with some girlfriends. Yes, it’s 100 miles away from New York City—it’s that special.

Take a look at the waiting area:

Here’s a peek into the women’s changing room:

Rescue Spa is a quiet, hidden gem—you are transported the moment you walk through the door. The peaceful ambience is the result of sleek design and a warm aesthetic, with an air of respect for the serious pampering that goes on.

I was treated to a Biolift Facial with Shannon Robb. She thoroughly evaluated my skin (tired, dull, and inflamed) and used the uber amazing Biologique Recherche line of products during my treatment, as well as the line’s proprietary skin tightening machine. It was the best facial I have ever had. Not only did I feel amazing afterward, I looked markedly refreshed, my skin tighter and brighter. Even my husband said so, which you must understand, means it’s definitely true. After the treatment, I asked Shannon to recommend a regime of products to use as I had run out of most everything anyway. She thoughtfully prescribed a plan and I have been dutifully following it. You would too, if you saw her skin. (All hail P50.)

If you happen to be in Philadephia, the spa is celebrating all day with champagne, samples, trial treatments and discounts. And all week, Rescue Spa is offering 10% off their amazing brands that are hardly ever found on sale. Just use the code  “HAPPY10”. Go take a look around, take advantage of their personal online service (Hi, Kim!) and get inspired.

It’s a Girl! Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are parents. No word on the name yet, which is not too surprising given they managed to keep Mendes’s pregnancy A secret until July.

Grace: Debra Messing on work, motherhood and the balance. I still miss Will and Grace, but I can’t wait to watch my favorite redhead in her new series The Mysteries of Laura. 

Brush Basics: Are you making the most of your makeup brushes? Here’s a nice guide to blending and blushing.

Love This! Great makeup tricks in quick, informative (and mesmerizing) GIFs.

Trend Alert: The 1990’s are baaaaaack in beauty.

Priorities: A nice guide to fall makeup must-haves.

Luxe: Gucci’s new cosmetic line launches.

More Luxe: The rest of fall’s very exciting new makeup launches from Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury and more.

Have a beautiful weekend!

A lot of friends have asked me recently what I think of the Clarisonic cleansing brushes—do they really do anything? Are they worth the money? My answer, unequivocally, is YES and YES. And I don’t say this just because it feels good (it does) or because it seems more effective than using my hands or a washcloth (it is). And I definitely don’t recommend Clarisonic just because it looks so cute in pink on my sink. (You should see it against the white marble.)

I’m a huge fan of Clarisonic because there is actual science behind it. It’s no gimmick. There have been authentic studies conducted. The company has bonafide, proprietary sonic technology that powers the brush, separating it from imitators.

How it Works

Aforementioned proprietary sonic frequency produces over 300 movements per second. (This is not a rotating brush.) The flexing action works to loosen dirt and oil, enabling a much deeper cleanse, which leaves skin primed to better absorb your skincare. I use the Aria model shown above, which has three speeds, a timer to ensure even cleansing (unexpectedly helpful) and the ability to swap out brush heads.

60 Seconds to Use

Place cleanser of choice either directly on face or on the brush itself. Turn brush on speed of choice. Cleanse 20 seconds on forehead. 20 seconds on chin and nose. 10 seconds on each cheek. Rinse face, rinse brush. Voila!

Results

Smoother, more radiant and, yes, cleaner skin.

P.S. Clarisonic recently launched a new skincare line that I LOVE called Sonic Radiance, pictured above.