Shelly massaging Cell Conditioner into my skin, which stimulates collagen, improves skin texture, and suppresses melanin.
Walking along Market Street in downtown San Francisco, I noticed that this years summer in the Bay Area was unusually hot. Beads of sweat began to from on my face upon my arrival at Estia Salon, a nature-inspired haven that offers holistic skincare and bodywork, located in the heart of the city. My skin felt oily, congested, and gross and I began to feel terribly sorry for the esthetician that would soon have to witness the ghastly sight of my skin.
Luckily, the minute I met Shelly Michaelis, the owner of Estia Salon, I knew I was in experienced, knowledgable, and caring hands. Shelly is a well traveled surfer who understands the risks people face from exposure of the outdoor elements. Being half-Filipino and half-German, Shelly also is an expert in dealing with Asian skin which is often prone to hyper-pigmentation and oil. At my tender age, I already had sunspots creeping beneath the surface of my skin and had unsuccessfully battled my oily t-zone area for years. Could Shelly be the heaven-sent redeemer for my doomed skin?!
Sometimes my fashion brain just doesn’t work in the morning. Watercolor florals? Sorbet hues paired with nudes? Stripes a la nautical or punk rocker? It’s a bit much before my a.m. cuppa joe.
It’s days like that that I appreciate a really good handbag. One that instantly upgrades whatever I’m wearing, one that says “I’ve got style” on days when I feel less than stylish.
With Nicole Lee’s “Shelly” pin-print satchel, you’ve got several looks in one. One says sporty brights. Another says punk-chic rocker. Still another says you understand the importance of clashing materials, prints and colors for spring.
Nicole Lee "Shelley" pin-print satchel.
It’s nice to let your handbag do the talking sometimes, isn’t it?
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