• Beauty,  Gift Guide,  San Diego

    Cupcake Polish – Nail Polish Hand Made with LOVE

    Cupcake Polish creates must-have holographic nail polishes with special effects, unlike anything you can find at big box stores. The award-winning brand has made a name for itself in the nail industry by delivering a full spectrum of one-of-kind colors handmade in small batches by founder Sara Casey and her team in Dallas.

    Best Sellers Bundle

    The Best Sellers Bundle Includes 3 polishes:
    -Aurora Borealis
    -Berry Good Looking
    -Mr. Mint

    Aurora Borealis

    Aurora Borealis is a black jelly polish filled with shifting multichrome flakies and iridescent flakies and holo micro flakies. Aurora Borealis is inspired by the beautiful northern lights in Iceland

    Color description: black
    Finish: jelly nail polish filled with teal/blue/purple/pink/gold shifting multichrome and iridescent flakies and holographic micro flakies
    Holographic level: very light – scattered
    Number of coats: 2-3
    Texture: slightly textured
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: None reported

    Berry Good Looking

    Berry Good Looking is a stunning purple linear holo polish. It is a fan favorite and a polish that shows a super holographic effect under the sun.

    Best selling and voted best purple linear holographic polish!

    Finish: super holographic
    Number of coats: 2
    Holographic effect: Strong
    Texture: Smooth
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: None reported

    Mr. Mint

    Mr.Mint is a bright neon pink jelly polish packed with holographic micro glitters. This fan favorite is sure to make your nails look fabulous.

    Color description: Neon Pink
    Finish: jelly with full coverage super holo microglitters
    Number of coats: 2
    Holographic effect: Strong
    Texture: slightly textured- lays flatter than most microglitter polishes
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: None reported

    Valentines Day Bundle

    Valentines Day Bundle Includes 3 polishes:
    -Apple-y Ever After
    -Mr. Mint
    -Pier Pressure

    Apple-y Ever After

    Apple-y Ever After is a brick red linear holographic polish packed with gold shimmers

    Color description: Brick Red
    Finish: linear holo with heavy gold shimmers
    Number of coats: 2
    Holographic effect: medium
    Texture: smooth
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: may stain nails yellow

    Pier Pressure

    Pier Pressure is a light pink linear holographic polish with iridescent glitters scattered throughout.

    Color description: light pink
    Finish: linear holo with iridescent glitters
    Number of coats: 2
    Holographic effect: strong
    Texture: slightly textured
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: none reported

    Other Best Sellers

    Oh Ship!

    Oh Ship! Is a classic silver linear holographic polish with iridescent glitters scattered throughout.

    Color description: silver
    Finish: linear holo with iridescent glitters
    Number of coats: 2
    Holographic effect: strong
    Texture: slightly textured
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: none reported

    Sapphire

    Sapphire is a super sparkly full coverage holo microglitter polish.  This deep blue color is rich and vampy and is one of the most requested colors ever in one of the most popular finishes.

    Color description: sapphire blue
    Finish: jelly with full coverage super holo microglitters
    Number of coats: 2
    Holographic effect: Strong
    Texture: slightly textured- lays flatter than most microglitter polishes
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: None reported

    La Lluvia

    La Lluvia is a purple iridescent nail polish packed with orange to gold to green shifting aurora shimmers.

    Color description: purple
    Finish: packed with orange to green to gold shifting aurora iridescent shimmer
    Number of coats: 2-3
    Texture: none
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: None reported

    Heart of Iceland

    Heart of Iceland is a stunning duochrome polish that shifts from a light red to a golden orange color.

    Color description: light red to orange shifting
    Finish: duochrome shimmer nail polish
    Number of coats: 2-3
    Texture: none
    Top Coat: Recommended
    Staining: None reported

    About Cupcake Polish:

    Cupcake Polish was established in July 2013 as a way to share the love of fun, vibrant nail polish with the world. Cupcake Polish is nail polish reimagined with a handmade twist. They specialize in holographic nail polishes and other special effects that are unlike anything you can find on the shelves at a big box store. The goal of Cupcake Polish is to help customers express their individuality from tip to toe! Cupcake Polish is headquartered in Dallas, TX. All nail polishes are hand-mixed with love in small batches. Cupcake Polish aims to provide the highest quality nail polish possible and use the finest glitters & micas in their polishes. All polished are handmade, full of dazzling special effects, are long-lasting, and 5-free. Cupcake Polish has been featured in BUST Magazine, Nails Magazine, Nail It! Magazine, Nail It! Online, Heavy.com as well as tons of the world’s leading beauty blogs.

  • Eco,  Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Discover True eco-friendly Comfort Underwear with Fabrics Made from 95% Bamboo

    True eco-friendly comfort is hard to come by. Don’t settle for less. Unity Underwear Co. keeps you & the planet happy. Buttery soft men’s and women’s underwear with a premium look and feel at an affordable price! Made from 95 percent bamboo and 5 percent spandex. Unity is all about leaving a small footprint behind, so they use bamboo, not only for its extreme softness but also for its sustainability! For example, bamboo uses 30 percent less water to grow that cotton and less machinery to chop it down. Even the company’s packaging is plastic free! They use cardboard for everything their super comfortable and stylish underwear is wrapped in.

    Aside from being eco-friendly, bamboo fabrics are incredibly soft and comfortable. Unity Underwear strongly believes they have created the most comfortable underwear for men. The moment you try it on, the mixture of the incredible fabric with that perfect fit converts people to Unity Underwear immediately.

    Unity Underwear wants to be good for any occasion. That’s why Unity Underwear focuses on a all purpose design. The fabric doesn’t change shape with moisture and is extremely absorbent. Many people have started to use Unity for gym wear because of this on top of regular usage!

    Men’s Premium Basics 3 Pack

    The Underwear You Deserve!
    Premium Basics 3 Pack

    Includes: 1 Deep Black, 1 Original Grey, 1 Simply White.

    95% Bamboo – 5% Spandex
    – Incredibly soft & comfortable
    – Eco Friendly
    – Naturally breathable
    – Moisture wicking
    – Hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial
    – Thermo regulating
    – Highly Absorbent
    – Durable

    Men’s Premium Colors

    The Underwear You Deserve!
    Premium Colors 3 Pack

    Includes: 1 Royal Blue, 1 Pear Green, 1 True Red

    95% Bamboo – 5% Spandex
    – Incredibly soft & comfortable
    – Eco Friendly
    – Naturally breathable
    – Moisture wicking
    – Hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial
    – Thermo regulating
    – Highly Absorbent
    – Durable

    Women’s Thong + U-Bralette Set – Deep Black

    The Underwear You Deserve!

    Deep Black – From Our Classic Bamboo U-Bralette + Thong Collection

    This set is a combination of the Classic Thong & U-Bralette made from incredibly comfortable bamboo fabric. The band is made with the signature repeating logo all around. If everyday comfort is what you’re looking for, then look no further!

    95% Bamboo – 5% Spandex
    – Incredibly soft & comfortable
    – Eco Friendly
    – Naturally breathable
    – Moisture wicking
    – Thermo regulating
    – Highly Absorbent
    – Durable

    About Unity Underwear Co.

    Unity Underwear Co. was founded in 2017 by Nikola Maharajh in Winnipeg, Canada. Nik considers himself a serial entrepreneur with a new found passion for making eco-friendly & comfortable underwear. When he’s not busy working on improving Unity Underwear, you’ll typically find him playing with his dog Chanel, hanging out with his friends and family, or eating a spicy bowl of ramen.

    From the beginning, Unity Underwear Co. has always had the goal to remain as eco-friendly as possible without sacrificing quality or comfort. It’s no secret, they are proud that they have made Unity Underwear from 95% bamboo, the most renewable source on the planet.  However, Unity Underwear also made an effort to continuously adapt to be more eco-friendly everyday. That is why they also use recyclable packaging, and now ship all the products with recycled mailers & eco-friendly packing tape.

  • Art,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift, Personalized Name Art Made With Love

    Looking for the perfect gift for your loving one in this Valentine’s Day? Name Stories® is one way to celebrate the people you love in a thoughtful and unique way. The name we carry throughout our lifetime can be a source of personal power and inspiration when we understand its source. With over 4,000 names available, Name Stories® art prints explore each name’s origin based on its meaning, historical context and usage through time.

    What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually! Check out our review of the personalized art prints from Name Stories.

    Emma

    Lulu

    Charles

    Lebron

    Once upon a time…this name came to be. These personalized art prints celebrate the singular stories of the names’ remarkable journey through history, featuring a detailed account of the names’ origin, meaning and how they managed to survive the test of time. The descriptive words at the bottom of the name’s print reflect the spirit and energy of its “Destiny Number” according to numerology.

    Whether this name is a newborn, teen, or grown-up, a family member, friend, teacher, co-worker or any special someone, each story is an inspirational reminder of him or her core identity: the name, that one wonderful word by which he or she is known.

    As a gift or keepsake to honor and inspire the person in your life, Name Stories art print makes for smart, engaging and distinctive décor. Combining typography with artistic expression, the original content is a result of years of rigorous research and carefully curated pieces of history. Every story they tell, they tell with love.

    Framed and unframed artwork is made to order in Name Stories California and Oregon facilities. Art prints are professionally printed on heavyweight fine art paper with archival inks for vibrant long-lasting color, clear text and crisp imagery.

    Each solid wood frame is handcrafted and available in smooth matte black and soft matte white painted finishes. With a buffered acid-free mat and backing to beautifully showcase your art, framing-grade acrylic glazing filters UV rays for protection and longevity. Frame is finished with a dust cover, wall bumpers and wire ready for hanging!

    Your story starts with your name, and your name belongs to you in more ways than you know. We have made it our mission @ namestories to spread the meaning and magic contained in that one curious word by which you are known: your name.

    Your name, even when shared by scores of others, is your own private one-word poem. It contains multitudes, and it cannot be defined by its meaning alone, but by the spirit it gains through its historic evolution.

    Name Stories mine and explore the essence of names through rigorous research that traces their linguistic origins, meanings, context and relevancy through time. Part science, part art, their process is intense, scholarly, and driven by their insatiable passion for the curious words human beings call themselves. After all, every name is full of life. Telling its story keeps it alive, and helps them learn not just about each other, but ourselves.

    Name Stories products celebrate the essence of the identities by showcasing namely narratives in a beautiful, artistic rendering that’s worthy of being treasured for generations. Each represents years of study and countless travels through history as Name Stories trace names that span time and geography, from Judeo-Christian narratives in the Old and New Testaments, to the incredible survival of Celtic and Slavic names, to the spread of Germanic names and the historical context of names of Arabic and Sanskrit origins. The work has taught that nothing about a name is accidental. Their significance and survival through history is fascinating. When we pay close attention, we discover a story of beauty.

  • Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  Technology,  WorldWide

    Make the most out of your date night by adding a Cork Genius Bottle Opener to the mix

    No need to tug and yank at your wine to remove that stubborn cork. Just pump, pop and relax on your Valentine’s date night with a Cork Genius Bottle Opener. This wine bottle opener is by far the fastest and easiest way to pop bottles.

    I can’t promise your Cork Genius will chase the clouds away, but I can promise it will make your wine drinking experience easier, tastier, and more fun. Cork Genius Genius Set has everything you need to open your bottle faster, perfectly aerate your wine, and keep it fresh for weeks longer than a regular stopper.

    Genius Wine Opener & Care Set | 4pc

    • PUSH, PUMP, & POP!

    The Cork Genius Opener was designed using a little science to avoid a lot of fuss and bother. The outdated corkscrew design has nothing on this simple, swift, and effective little gadget.

    This easy-to-use air-pump opener wields the power of air-pressure to quickly eject the cork of all standard-sized wine bottles, eliminating all the annoying pulling, tugging, and twisting of a normal corkscrew.

    Simply press the needle into the top of the cork, and give the handle a few pumps. Air will be injected into the bottle and eject the cork, fully intact. It’s effortless and even joyful.

    Push. Pump. Pop! Works every time, in all settings, and makes a great gift for wine-lovers of all ages. The uncomplicated, all-in-one design means no charging, batteries, or extra things to buy.

    • TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!

    This Bottle-Top Aerator uses unique aeration technology to maximize tastes and aromas as you pour. Fits nearly all standard wine bottles.

    Fasten the leak-free spout to the top of the bottle and it will introduce oxygen and evaporate excess sulfates as the wine runs through it. Smoothly pour a perfectly aerated glass of wine without the hassle of a decanter. Then, quickly rinse with soap, then it’s ready to pour or store.

    • LIQUID LEFTOVERS?

    The Vacuum Sealer allows you to pump oxygen out of the bottle to keep your wine fresh for many days longer than an ordinary stopper or cork. Cork Genius combined the pump and the plug to streamline efficiency, preserving wine with no leakage or spillage until you’re ready to enjoy another glass.

    • DON’T BE FOILED AGAIN!

    The elegant and ergonomic design of the Foil Cutter is easy to hold and delivers a restaurant- quality presentation. Cleanly cut the foil in seconds! No more picking, prying, or foil crumbles.

    Break up with your corkscrew and get Cork Genius. Instead of trying to yank and pry your cork, it simply pops it out with air pressure! Opening wine has never felt so right. Cork Genius products are designed using science to make every glass of wine a fun and easy experience. From the first sip to the last, don’t worry about anything besides pouring the next glass.

    About Cork Genius:

    Cork Genius is the smart way to open wine. Created by a team tired of the wine snobbery and ineffective tools available, they set out to determine how to design an easier method to open a bottle of wine. The result had them turning to science, blending chemistry and physics. They used a needle to pierce the cork and injected air underneath, causing it to pop out easily and quickly. Thus, Cork Genius was born. Brilliant!

  • food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York

    Introducing a new daily routine – your morning coffee and multi-vitamin all in one can

    Multivitamin infused coffee? You’re not dreaming. Getting into a better routine with the focus & support you need — One vitamin-infused coffee at a time. The word is out — Daysmith Coffee – The first vitamin-infused coffee is here, and it’s hot! At Daysmith, their mission is simple: to transform wellness with everyday goodness. That’s why Daysmith makes delicious coffees that combine the benefits of vitamins and plant-based nutrients to support your health and power your day.

    Who says being healthy can’t also taste delicious? Daysmith takes their ultra smooth coffees and creamy oat milks to create a flavor so satisfying you’ll forget it’s actually good for you, too. No retreat necessary. Their bold coffees are infused with vitamins and plant-based nutrients that support your health, while fueling your day, so you can level up your wellness.

    Daysmith has filled their coffee with all the things your body needs, and cut down on those it doesn’t. With less calories and sugar than most, you can enjoy a can (or more) guilt-free.

    COFFEE+Focus

    Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
    Wait, is this ice cream or coffee? Daysmith Vanilla Latte is creamy with a silky smooth finish. Tastes like a delicious treat but all grown up… only 60 calories, 5g of sugar, and infused with vitamins.
    • B vitamins are essential for brain development, support nervous and and immune systems, and promote healthy energy levels.
    • Omega 3s have been shown to increase blood flow to our brains and boost the production of neurons.
    • L-Theanine has been shown to reduce mental fatigue and increase focus when paired with caffeine.
    COFFEE+IMMUNITY
    Mocha Oat Milk Latte
    There are two types of people: Those who love breakfast, and those who are wrong. creamy Mocha Oat Milk Latte is for everyone. What’s more delicious than chocolate + coffee? Nothing, next question. Satisfy your sweet tooth and load up on immune boosting vitamins at the same time. Win win.
    • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) acts as an antioxidant and is known to be vital for repairing tissue and improving immune function.
    • Vitamin D has been shown to reduce inflammation and help the body absorb and retain calcium. All of these are important for immune support and overall health.
    • Zinc is known to help your immune system and metabolism functon.

    COFFEE+MULTI

    Straight Black Cold Brew
    Multivitamin infused coffee? You’re not dreaming. Daysmith Cold Brew is bold, perfectly balanced, and ultra-smooth. With 0g of sugar, plant-based, and packed with vitamins, you’ll be reaching for another before you know it.
    • Vitamins A+C+D are important for normal vision, improving immune function, and vital for maintaining healthy bones.
    • B vitamins are essential for brain development, support nervous and immune systems, and promote healthy energy levels.
    DAYSMITH is a delicious coffee that combines the benefits of vitamins and plant-based nutrients to support your health and power your day. Daysmith co-founders, Daniel & Derek, have always been passionate about two things: solving problems and drinking great coffee. But after walking endless grocery store aisles, they realized the ready-to-drink coffee shelf was in need of a major 21st century update. That’s when they set out to build Daysmith, a new kind of coffee – boldly combining ultra-smooth cold brews and oatmilks with vitamins and plant-based nutrients to support your health and power your day.
  • Technology,  WorldWide

    Is Metaverse Really Marketing’s Next Big Thing?

    One of the biggest new platforms for marketing became very clear during the pandemic: metaverse marketing. Below are insights on this new wave of marketing potential from global marketing expert and speaker (trusted by The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post as a marketing expert), Tim Parkin.

    Potential predictions for Metaverse marketing in 2022:

    The metaverse is the epitome of marketing—rebranding a collection of existing technologies with an intriguing new name. Metaverse will become even more of a buzzword in 2022 as everyone tries to jump on the hype train, but think before you leap.

    The value of the metaverse is predicated on large-scale participation and adoption, something that will take educating consumers and addressing their uncertainty in addition to the hardware required to participate. As a result, 2022 will be the year of testing use cases, teasing demos of what “could be” and touting the usefulness of the metaverse. In other words, lots of pomp and circumstance but little substance.

    Follow the big brands, because they have both the resources and the need to be constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. After all, gaining market share is difficult when you’re the leader of an established industry, but entering a new (albeit virtual) market is quite attractive. We will see several stunts, performances, and influencer collaborations demonstrating and promoting the future of the metaverse.

    While everyone’s watching the big brands do ridiculous stunts, pay close attention to the gaming companies. Companies like Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, and Unity, the game engine behind Pokémon Go, have been building the foundation of the metaverse—immersive and interactive games—for decades. Their unique insights, experience, and capabilities will be a key driver of the innovation and marketing of the metaverse in 2022.

    Amazon is the sleeping giant who will surprise everyone in 2022 with their foray into the metaverse. From the creators of the Amazon Echo and the infamous Fire Phone, it’s a guarantee that Amazon will be one of the most important entrants into the metaverse race.

    Meta will dominate the marketing and the conversation by integrating and promoting their slice of the metaverse through the existing platform and partners. Meta will also lay the foundation for other players to participate, namely big brands who want the benefits and exposure without the risk of building on their own.

    Meta is desperate to maintain their ironclad grip on their audience and is fearful of losing them in the vastness and openness of the metaverse. It’s why they’ve staked their reputation on leading the charge in this new world. As a result, we’re likely to see the introduction of a loss leader hardware product that lowers the barrier to entry to the metaverse and expands participation. (Similar to Google’s Cardboard VR headset, and perhaps why Meta acquired Oculus for $2B).

    About Tim Parkin

    Tim Parkin is a consultant, advisor, and coach to marketing executives globally. He specializes in helping marketing teams optimize performance, accelerate growth, and maximize their results. By applying more than 20 years of experience merging behavioral psychology and technology seamlessly, Tim has unlocked rapid and dramatic growth for global brands and award-winning agencies alike. He is a speaker, author, and thought leader who is featured frequently in industry publications. Please visit timparkin.com for more information on Tim’s services and his private community of marketing executives.