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Sonja is a longtime resident of San Francisco. She is passionate about beauty and wellness, and is an experienced reporter who has specialized in health and medical news, and reported on-air for TV stations in San Francisco, Seattle, and St. Louis. She also produced for NBC Network News in New York at 30 Rock, working on NBC Nightly News and The Today Show. She is Editor-in-Chief at the beauty blog hello beauty! and regularly works with top makeup artists to shoot makeup lesson videos that you can find on the sonjabeauty YouTube channel. Feel free to contact her at examiner@sonjashin.com.

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A beautiful, fragrant candle is a can't miss gift

Monday, December 21st, 2009 · 2 comments

Need a last-minute gift idea? Try a beautiful, fragrant candle. It's a can't miss gift that will delight most anyone. Candles come in a wide variety...
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Thymes Frasier Fir: A refreshing, joyful holiday scent

Monday, December 21st, 2009

It's easy to refresh your entire home with a joyful holiday scent with the Thymes Frasier Fir collection. It offers a blend of crisp Siberian Fir...
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Celebrate sugar and spice and everything nice with festive scents of the season

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Celebrate sugar and spice and everything nice with festive scents of the season. There are so many tempting scents out this time of year. They add a...
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Gift Guide: Jo Malone Cologne Collection perfect to create a custom signature scent for him or her

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

The Jo Malone Cologne Collection is an excellent choice for anyone who likes to express their individuality with a unique scent tailored just for...
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Get ready for the holidays at the Holiday Cosmetic Trend Show at Nordstrom San Francisco

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Need some help getting ready for the holidays or just want to see what the latest beauty trends are? Then head over to the Holiday Cosmetic Trend Show...
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Gift Guide: Five romantic fragrances to fall in love with

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Looking for an alluring, romantic fragrance to fall in love with? Whether shopping for yourself or someone you adore, be sure to try one of these five...
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Jo Malone Pine & Eucalyptus: A sophisticated twist on a holiday classic

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The new limited-edition Jo Malone Pine & Eucalyptus Collection offers a sophisticated twist on a holiday classic. A unique, elegant blend of...
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Mrs. Meyers Iowa Pine: An uplifting, natural scent for the holidays

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Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day new Iowa Pine is an uplifting, natural scent for the holidays. It’s a limited-edition, eco-friendly blend of pine,...
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Expert picks: Five luxurious skin care and fragrance must-haves

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There are so many skin care products and fragrances available these days. How do you know which ones to buy? To help you choose, I checked in with...
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Review: New Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise fragrance an unexpected, decadent treat for the senses

The new Vanilla & Anise fragrance by Jo Malone is an unexpected, decadent treat for the senses. It offers warm comfort in cool, autumnal weather...
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