• New York

    Silver Jewelry by Nambe  #NambeAtMacys

    Last night, Macy’s Executive Vice President of Business Development Marc Mastronardi welcomed an intimate group of press and influencers to Macy’s Herald Square Café for a celebration of Nambe’s sterling silver jewelry collection, available only at Macy’s.

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    The event showcased Nambe’s stunning line of contemporary sterling silver necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings which are currently sold in 400 Macy’s and on Macys.com.  For 65 years, Nambe’ has been recognized as a global leader in design, collaborating with the world’s most esteemed designers to develop products that bring function and style into the home.  With countless accolades and museum recognition, Nambe’ is now bringing its celebrated design heritage to jewelry. 

     

    Nambe’ jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack explained that the collection is created with the stylish woman in mind and is hand crafted in America by skilled artisans.  The collection draws inspiration from Nambe’ and Pollack’s shared Santa Fe roots.

     

    Nambe’ CEO Bill Robedee expressed how delighted they are to have Macy’s as their exclusive retail partner.  He noted the jewelry line offers customers a wide variety of timeless beauty which can be worn every day and can be mixed and matched with existing accessories.

    Right in time for the holiday season, style conscious shoppers will be thrilled with the newly launched Nambe’ jewelry assortment.

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    Nambe’ CEO Bill Robedee, Nambe’ jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack, and Macy’s Executive Vice President of Business Development Marc Mastronardi.

  • My dog Cami,  My Dog Jacob,  New York

    Brooklyn Expo: Purina Better with Pets 2016

    This week,  I attended the 4th annual Better with Pets Summit by Purina. I was so excited to head back to New York for this conference! I was not sure what to expect for this year and what topics would be covered but I was thrilled nonetheless. This year’s event was held at the Brooklyn Expo (same as last year) which I thought was a great fit.  I personally had a lot more to learn since I have a brand new puppy this year. Jacob had always been a fan of the Purina Pro Plan, a treat for him when we went hiking at Red Rock.

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    The guests of the conference and I stayed at the brand new William Vale Hotel, only 10 mins from the Brooklyn Expo and it was fancy, modern and comfy. Some attendees brought their pets with them and we enjoyed a meet and greet at the beautiful patio in the Brooklyn sunset.  I saw some familiar faces and also met some new bloggers, pet journalists and staff from Purina.

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    Some celebrity pets in attendance: Preston of Preston Speaks

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    Reese from Harlowe and Sage

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    Tinkerbelle the Dog from Manhattan, NY

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    Cody the Blue Nose from Long Island NY

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    and Knox the Dox from Raleigh, NC

    The day was divided into 3 panels and some interactive activities like pet tag engraving and puppy play center. With pet industry specialist, Purina experts and community leaders in attendance, we learned about the advancements Purina is making in the pet food industry and also in philanthropy.  In Missouri, the Children’s Hospital now has a pet visiting area for all kids due to Purina’s endowment and involvement.  St Louis Children’s Hospital also has therapy dogs and “Touch” dogs. The Purina Family Pet Center allows children in recovery to spend time with their pets. 

    Studies have shown that your life does improve dramatically with a pet and pet parents know this for a fact. I was so happy to speak with other pet parents and experts about senior pets, the joy of having a puppy, breed specific passions and causes as well as pet behavior, nutrition and safety.  With less of a focus on technology this time compared to last year, I still enjoyed the philanthropic focus, opportunity to donate and help local causes and the adoptable pets featured from North Shore Animal League that were present.

    From previous years, I learned the most from discussion topics around innovation, technology and design which were not covered this time unfortunately. Each year, there are different focused topics so I am definitely looking forward to next year!

    Find out more about Purina, their initiatives and how to LIVE BIG on www.purina.com

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Beautifully Handcrafted Jewelry for Any Woman on Your Holiday List

    Sometimes the best holiday gifts come in the tiniest packages. Surprise a special woman in your life with a timeless classic from Applepear Handcrafted Jewelry. From earrings, necklaces, bracelets to rings, Applepear’s jewelry is made with 14k gold filled, 14k rose gold filled, sterling silver and gemstones.

    Beautiful necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings, each is made by hand by designer Priscilla Carreon. And the best thing—they are affordable, making Applepear the perfect gift for any woman on your list.unnamed

    High quality yet affordable, designer Priscilla Carreon pays great attention and care to each and every piece of jewelry she makes. Carreon designs each piece by hand and takes pride in hammering, twisting and shaping the metal to create pieces that dazzle and shine.

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    Breastfeeding Support Necklace $62 – $70

    Do you know any proud breastfeeding women? Available in sterling silver or 14k gold filled, this eloquent necklace is hand stamped with the International Breastfeeding Symbol and accented with an Akoya pearl charm.

    *For each necklace sold, 15% of the profits will be donated to the International Lactation Consultant Association.

    Dawn Gem Earrings $40

    Hand-hammered to add an exquisite sparkle, this 14k rose gold filled, square stud amethyst earrings, showcase a mesmerizing purple ombre. Contact Applepear to have this item custom made in 14k gold or sterling silver.

    Rain Stud Earrings $30

    Alluring and classy, these teardrop shaped studs are nestled with a freshwater Akoya pearl. Available in 14k gold, rose gold and sterling silver, these earrings offer flexibility from day to night.

    Applepear is committed to providing timeless classics and modern pieces that are versatile and truly make the wearer feel extraordinary.

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    ABOUT US

    Made in sunny southern California, Applepear Handcrafted Jewelry crafts delicate and feminine jewelry. Designer and owner Priscilla Carreon believes jewelry should be easy and effortless. She offers earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings in 14k gold filled, 14k rose gold filled, and gemstones. Her pieces reflect her own style as having to dress up as a business executive to dressing down and taking the kids to the park. Her mission is to make women feel as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside!

     

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Keep Those Bad Hair Days at Bay with ForStyler and Camille Rose Naturals

    Hairstyling can be pretty mystifying, to say the least. The untrained eye may look at certain hairstyle and waste hundreds at the salon. Forstyler and Camile Rose Naturals are two brands that can give you the salon look without breaking your pocket.

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    Traveling over the fall, having options is so important when it comes to styling hair. When packing for vacations, less is more especially when it comes to hair products and hair styling tools. One day, you want to style your hair straight and the next you want it curly and very woman knows how annoying it can be to pack both a hair straightener and a curling iron.  Having both in your luggage can even take up an unnecessary amount of space.  With ForStyler’s 2in1 Convertible Hair Styling System, avoid adding extra weight to your luggage and have both tools, conveniently in one.

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    The innovative 2in1 convertible hair styling iron is able to perform both as a rotating curling iron, and a hair straightening iron with the ease of a twist in the control switch.

    Features of the 2in1 Convertible Hair Styling System:

    • -32mm-25mm black galaxy ceramic conico curling iron and 1 ¼’’ black galaxy ceramic hair styling iron.
    • -protective cool tip.
    • Ceramic clip for easy grip while curling.
    • rotating speed control with 5 speed options.
    • Variable temperature 250F-450F
    • LCD display.
    • Worldwide voltage.
    •         Extra durable swivel cord: 9 feet long, 360 degrees’ swivel cord eliminates entanglement.
    • -MSRP $350

    Visit ForStyler’s website, www.forstyler.com , for more information.

    Healthy, and nourished hair is essential to styling and Camille Rose has the perfect product to take hair to a new level.

    The Almond Jai Twisting Butter by Camille Rose is a botanical blend of oils and butters that will aid in managing course/thick hair, leaving a soft and smoother feel. Softens and moisturizes hair while nourishing the scalp and stimulating growth.

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    For any Upcoming Hair editorials please Consider Camille Rose

    Purpose: Volumizing

    Type of Hair: All Hair Types

    Product Form: cream

    Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

    How To Apply: Great on dry hair but can be used while hair is wet. Make sure every strand is moisturized with our butter blend for maximum results. Use entire line of Camille Rose Naturals products and enjoy!

    Ingredients: Deionized water,behentrimonium methosulfate (BTMS)cetearyl alcohol, prunus dulcis(almond milk), prunusdulcis (almond)oil, cucurbita pepo(pumpkin)seed oil, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis(jojoba) seed oil, oryza sativa (rice)bran oil, macadamia ternifolia (macadamia nut)seed oil,olea europaea (olive)fruit oil, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, ulmus fulva bark extract (slippery elm), ricinus communis(castor)seed oil, aloe barbadensis(aloe)leaf juice< honey, camellia sinensis(green tea)leaf extract, phenoxyethanol/caprylyl glycol(optiphen). sorbic acid, scent and LOVE!

    Camille Rose Naturals Hair and Body Collections are available atwww.camillerosenaturals.comwww.target.com  and other major retailers.

  • Asian,  Austin,  Australia,  Baltimore,  Bitty,  Chicago,  Las Vegas,  London,  Los Angeles,  Miami,  New York,  Seoul,  Toronto,  Vancouver,  WorldWide

    Beauty Gift Guide: IT Cosmetics Holiday 2016 Collection

    If there is one thing I love about the holidays, it is holiday beauty collections! Every year beauty brands come out with the most exclusive beauty collections just in time for the holidays. They go out of stock almost instantly because everyone is dying to get their hands on these beauty bundles. Not only are these collections exclusive, but they usually save you a good chunk of money.

    This year I was lucky enough to get my hands on It Cosmetics Holiday 2016 collection and I can’t stop obsessing over it! As a beauty enthusiast, I have never come across a brand I love as much as It Cosmetics. Not only are the products some of the best in the market, but they are great for your skin as well. Some of my favorite products are included in this year’s holiday collection: The SuperHero Mascara (the only true black mascara I have owned to date) and the Confidence in a Cream Moisturizer (5-star facial moisturizer). I have developed a nightly skincare routine with solely It Cosmetics products and my skin has honestly never felt better (drinking a gallon of water/day helps too).

    Finally, treat yourself or that special woman in your life to this wonderful gift. Help her look and feel her most beautiful this holiday season. I have found that their products work with any complexion and their brushes are to die for! See for yourself and check out their 2016 Collection below. Be sure to buy it before they run out!

     

    It Cosmetics 2016 Holiday Collection

    IT Brushes for Ulta All That Glitters Brush Set; $58, Ulta.com

    IT Brushes for Ulta City Chic Brush Set; $68; Ulta.com

    IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Holiday Ornament; $16, Ulta.com

    IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara Holiday Ornament; $12, Ulta.com

    IT Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi Complexion Perfection; $42; Ulta.com

     

  • New York

    ISDINCEUTICS™: THE NEWEST SOLUTION FOR YOUR DAILY BEAUTY ROUTINE NEEDS

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    Spain-based skincare company – ISDIN®, is excited to introduce ISDINCEUTICS™, to the US market. The cosmeceutical skincare line combines scientific innovation and established ingredients to deliver an unparalleled range of solutions that help support beautiful skin. ISDINCEUTICS™ is a revolutionary range of solutions that help maintain the appearance of beautiful skin throughout life. It is the perfect combination of dermatology and aesthetics, of science and beauty.

    Powerful Antioxidant Routine

    Illuminate your skin with a daily antioxidant routine that offers two novel solutions.  FLAVO-C ULTRAGLICAN™ is an all-in-one skin booster with Vitamin Cand Ultraglicans that reduces the appearance of micro-wrinkles and elevates your skin’s natural moisture production. Designed for daily use in early skin aging,Ultraglicans  foster a rejuvenated and radiant complexion. For mature skin, the skincare experts at ISDIN® recommend using FLAVO-C™. FLAVO-C SERUM™ is your antidote to skin damage. The powerful combination of Vitamin C and Gingko Biloba helps your skin’s rejuvenation process and provides advanced environmental protection against UV-induced free radicals. Together, these products form a total antioxidant solution, from daily support to targeted therapy.

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    Corrective Treatments that Deliver

    There likely isn’t a woman on earth who doesn’t have a beauty problem that plagues her. Whether she has sun spots or deep under-eye circles that make her look tired, ISDINCEUTICS™ has next-generation treatments that deliver. MELACLEAR™ is a perennial brightening serum formulated with Phytic Acid and Vitamin C that helps restore your skin´s luminosity and natural tone, while preventing the appearance of new spots. ISDINCEUTICS™ also offers K-OX EYES™, a complete eye contouring cream with ingredients Vitamin K Oxide, Haloxyl ™ and Eyeliss , all of which target the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. 

    Conceal to Reveal with Skin Drops

    By applying science to your beauty regimen ISDINCEUTICS™ can help you conceal a variety of common beauty imperfections such as vitiligo, uneven skin tone, broken capillaries, bruises, scars, and burns. For certain occasions such as a job interview, for example, SKIN DROPS can even conceal tattoos. Apply SKIN DROPS before starting your makeup routine to create a smooth base that won’t clog your pores. This lightweight liquid foundation is available with a dropper for easy application. SKIN DROPS has a silky texture that glides on easily for buildable coverage that lasts up to 12 hours. SKIN DROPS come in two shades, Sandand Bronze and can be blended together to cover a range of skin tones.

    Science for Beauty

    ISDINCEUTICS™ is at forefront of scientific innovation in skincare; each product’s formula harnesses the power of vitamins and hydrators, rather than chemicals, to create the ultimate anti-aging skincare routine. Following the ISDINCEUTICS™ regimen will yield unrivalled results— a luminous glow that epitomizes a healthy, youthful look.  So, say adieu to the effects of aging by adding ISDINCEUTICS™ to your daily beauty routine.

    All products are available through select dermatologists and plastic surgeons, or online at, www.isdin.com/us

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    Isdinceutics K-Ox Eyes is an eye contouring gel cream that helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, and restores elasticity to the delicate skin under the eyes. Formulated with a powerful combination of three ingredients, Vitamin K Oxide, Haloxyl and Eyeliss, this unique cream works to strengthen capillaries and constrict the amount of blood flow to the area around the eyes, ultimately tightening skin and reducing the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles. $85 USD (15ml)

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    Enhance radiance, elasticity and help prevent the first signs of aging with Idinceutics Flavo-C Ultraglican, an advanced combination of antioxidants and moisturizers that combat lack of firmness and fine expression lines. $102USD (30*2ml)

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    Isdinceutics skin drops is a line of lightweight, liquid foundations that are available for use with a dropper. The silky texture of Skin Drops glides on easily for buildable coverage that lasts up to 12 hours. Just a few drops of the foundation conceals skin imperfections, such as vitiligo, discoloration, varicose veins, bruising, scars, burns and even tattoos. Skin Drops come in two shades, Sand and Bronze and work for Fitzpatrick skin types 1-4. To achieve the best match for your complexion, blend, or use separately. $52USD (15ml)

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    Isdinceutics Melaclear is a corrective serum that helps reduce discoloration of age spots and hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, like melasma, reaction to sun-sensitizing medication or to a dermatological procedure. The powerful antioxidant effect of the Vitamin C helps slow melanin oxidation, gradually decreasing the appearance of spots and lightening discoloration for a more even complexion. The Phytic Acid in the formulation, acts as a catalyst, enhancing the effects of Vitamin C by gently exfoliating hyperpigmented areas. $75USD (30ml)

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    The novel serum is a powerful combination of antioxidants that help to address the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by phtoaging. Isdinceutics Flavo-C is formulated with Vitamin C and Gingko Biloba extract to help skin regain its elasticity for a more youthful complexion. The formulation of Isdinceutics Flavo-C allows the Vitamin C to remain stable for up to 8 hours, to neutralize free radicals and help protect against the effects of UV radiation, while the Gingko Biloba Extract, rich in flavonoids, deeply nourishes dehydrated, sun-damaged skin. $84USD (30ml)

     

    About ISDINisdn-logo-500x500

    Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, ISDIN is a European dermatology brand with a 40-year history. It is jointly set up by the international business groups, Puig and Esteve, benchmarks both in the cosmetic, fashion and beauty, and pharmaceutical industries respectively. As a multinational company, ISDIN is committed to offering a holistic skin care solution with its portfolio of treatment and adjuvant therapy products to meet major dermatological needs and solve dermatological problems. Constant innovation and research share a common objective: development of products at the forefront of dermatology, advanced formulas and new textures. Having enjoyed rapid development since it was founded; ISDIN nowadays leads the skincare sector and is the #1 dermatological brand in Spain.

    ISDIN is present mainly across Europe, Latin America, North America and South Africa with sales in over 30 countries. This includes Spain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, South Korea, and now, China and the US. ISDIN is trusted and recommended by dermatologists worldwide and has enjoyed great popularity among consumers all over the world for 40 years.

    For more information or to purchase products, please visit www.isdin.com.