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The Perfect Gift Ideas for the “Cool Dad”
Let’s be honest: Everyone wants a cool dad! You know the David Beckham type with the fancy clothes and the swag in his step. If you’re anything like me, odds are your dad is nowhere near Beckham. Nonetheless, he is still cool to you (my dad is cooler than ice). Here’s a quick guide on what to get your “Cool Dad” on his special day.
- Pretty much anything from Ben Sherman. I am officially obsessed with this brand! Father’s day can be hard especially if you are tired of buying mugs and ties. Go for something different this year and buy him a nice shirt or a fancy pair of swimming trunks for the hot summer ahead. Sign up for their emails and get 20% off your first order!
- Bruno Magli Shoes. Their spring collection is absolutely perfect for that NYC dad or his Sunday’s best. Bruno Magli has been around for ages and continues to create refined, handcrafted footwear for those who share an appreciation for elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Get your dad a pair of comfortable loafers or a nice pair of dress shoes for those special days.
3. A stylish STATE Bag for the dad on the go. Who doesn’t love a good backpack? What makes STATE Bags special aren’t their great styles, but the great cause behind it. STATE was created to address the immediate needs of American children living with challenging – and in some cases critical – circumstances. For every STATE bag purchased, STATE hand-delivers a backpack – packed with essential tools for success – to an American child in need; but our commitment goes beyond simply a material donation. Give your dad a great gift while helping out an amazing cause.
- Pretty much anything from Ben Sherman. I am officially obsessed with this brand! Father’s day can be hard especially if you are tired of buying mugs and ties. Go for something different this year and buy him a nice shirt or a fancy pair of swimming trunks for the hot summer ahead. Sign up for their emails and get 20% off your first order!
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Attn Baltimore: &pizza is Coming to Federal Hill
Dear Baltimore residents and visitors,
This Thursday, May 26th, is your lucky day! &pizza, the unconventional collection of local pizza shops known in the D.C. area for their craft pizza, housemade soda, and ampersand tattooed employees, is proud to announce it will open its first Baltimore location in Federal Hill at 1201 South Charles Street.
In light of this joyous occasion, &pizza will offer free pies for all on opening day! The first five guests to request the shop’s signature ampersand tattoo will receive a complimentary one at the nearby Brightside Tattoo Shop, and free pizza for a year (one pizza/week for 52 weeks) once they receive it.
Expect nothing but the best in both food and experience. Beginning with the Baltimore location, &pizza will become the first to serve desserts from Milk Bar, the world renowned bakery founded by James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef award-winner Christina Tosi and Momofuku’s David Chang in 2012. &pizza will also feature an ampersand painted on the white brick wall, paying homage to their first DC shop which has a large ampersand painted on the white brick wall.
&pizza now has 15 shops in DC, Maryland, and Virginia–and is revered throughout the region as a brand that stands for more than just fresh pizza. Guests have the opportunity to craft their own individual pie or choose from seven signature pizzas, each one with their own unique flavor profile. The pizza shop uses fresh ingredients and works with local producers for its signature and seasonal menu of pizzas, snacks, craft sodas, and artisanal teas.THE MENU
- Seven signature pizzas
- Two dessert pizzas
- Milk Bar cookies
- Six craft sodas
- Three teas
Baltimore visitors will be the first to taste &pizza’s new core menu which includes two new signature pies and elevated ingredients.
New pies include:
- The Pineapple Jack, a take on a Hawaiian pizza with salami, pineapple, and Cherry Bomb BBQ.
- The Salad Pizza, a whole new category of pizza with cucumber, tomatoes, pickled red onion and ranch.
Guest favorites include the Farmer’s Daughter, a spicy sausage pizza topped with spinach and local farm eggs over easy; the Gnarlic, which incorporates garlic ricotta and garlic sauce with pesto; and the top seller, the Maverick, which includes pepperoni, Italian sausage, and salami.
Be sure to stop by and grab a pie this Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at 1201 South Charles Street! Snap a picture of your delicious slice using the hashtag #andpizzabaltimore for a chance to win free &pizza gear and be featured on HeyDoYou!
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Peter Abruzzo Introduces “The Tech Tuxedo”
What defines a mogul? What defines an innovator? If I could summarize my definition of the two, Peter Abruzzo would be the answer. As CEO of Xedo, an online tuxedo rental company, Peter Abruzzo is changing the game as we know it. His dedication to anything he sets his mind to is second to none. His sphere of influence is massive. From formal wear to bridal to banking and everything in between, he has influenced success and created defining moments for many industries. In the words of Mr. Abruzzo, “Xedo is poised well to revolutionize the tuxedo rentalindustry.”
Xedo was inspired by leveraging the impeccable heritage of ACS Clothing Group. It was established in Glasgow two decades ago and has evolved from a Scottish wholesale supplier into UK’s leading provider of formalwear. Peter Abruzzo’s success dates back to an early age when in 1979, he took over his Grandfather’s tuxedo rental company formed in the 1920’s. He recalls this as a defining moment in his journey. At the age of ten, Peter wanted to be involved in everything business. He embraced every aspect of running his grandfather’s company and had a huge appetite to learn as much as he could from the people he looked up to most: his grandfather, a master tailor, and his father, a marketing genius. Some of these valuable lessons have stood the test of time and continue to influence Peter’s decisions today. Peter took this store and turned it into 550 storelocations in record breaking time, becoming one of the highest grossing formal wear companies nationwide.Prior to Xedo, Peter was at the helm of his consulting firm for over a decade. He worked alongside CEOs of formal wear and bridal powerhouses, helping to lead the exponential growth of each brand. With an eye for business model analysis and restructuring, some of Peter’s accomplishments include facilitating the integration of David’s Bridal and After Hours, as well as being instrumental in the turnaround of a division of Men’s Wearhouse, more than doubling revenue.His plans for the future include expanding its celebrity partnerships and diversifying its product suite to include suit rentals. Having already built the #1 formalwear company in the U.S.,Peter’s goal now is the help build the #1 formalwear company in the world. By combining the creative talent of today’s top designers with the industry-leading ability of ACS Group, Xedo is offering a higher-quality, better-fitting tux; a Perfect Match accessory color matching system; and 100% online wedding party management. Xedo will reinvent rental worldwide, enabling partners tomeet the needs of today’s digitally driven Millennial clientele.
His advice for you future entrepreneurs: always follow your dreams. Never give up and always give everything you do 150%! The most important thing is to find something you love to do and do it well—something that makes you want to jump out of bed every morning to get to work and need to be reminded when it’s time to leave. Take the word “No” out of your vocabulary. There’s always a way to make it happen…find the right people to align with and the answer will come.
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New Product Alert: Coconut & Moringa Oils Curl Refresher Mist
As a shine-boosting refresher spray, Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Coconut & Moringa Oils Curl Refresher Mist is like an instant espresso shot for tired curls. With each spritz, flat waves and spirals spring back to shape, creating a recharged style for second day hair and beyond.In between washes, dry hair may need a boost of moisture to maintain a smooth, silky style. Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Coconut & Moringa Oils Curl Refresher Mist accomplishes this with the highest quality natural ingredients – including first-to-market dual oil encapsulations – and performance-driven innovation. This Dual Encapsulation Technology ensures a frizz-free finish as tiny microspheres deliver moisturizing coconut oil and humidity-blocking moringa oil right where hair needs it most.Coconut oil, a fast-absorbing, nutrient-rich miracle oil, will deeply penetrate to support hair’s natural protein structure and revitalize. Moringa oil, rich in vitamin B5, will help to improve manageability while providing a protective barrier that blocks humidity. Together, these time-release actives help control frizz and extend the life of your style with a brilliant shine that is never greasy or heavy. Paraben, Sulfate, and Phthalate Free.Price: $26.00 exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.comSuggested Usage: Spray evenly throughout hair to infuse moisture. Then, use fingers to reshape waves and curls.Ingredient Highlights:- Coconut Oil: Adds luster, shine, and softness to the hair; helps prevent hair breakage and split ends.
- Moringa Oil: Delivers rejuvenating vitamins and minerals to the follicles of the hair.
- Sunflower Seed Oil: Adds moisture and shine without being heavy or greasy.
- Panthenol (Provitamin B5): Blocks moisture and keeps hair shiny.
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Mother’s Day with Look Beauty
Give that special woman in your life the rest and relaxation she deserves for Mother’s Day – without breaking the bank! Pamper her with an at-home spa day thanks to Look Beauty’s Masque Bar Collection. These treatment masks infused with fruit and natural botanicals extracts, soften and smooth for beautiful, healthy looking skin from head to toe.
Masque Bar by Look Beauty Brightening Sheet Mask helps illuminate and correct dull skin, especially after the long days spent at work. This facial sheet mask minimizes the appearance of dark spots and various pigmentation irregularities for a more even complexion and radiant skin thanks to ingredients like Orange Extract, Licorice Root and Vitamin C. ($9.99 for three masks; Amazon.com)
Replenish dry, rough overworked hands with the Handtreat Mani by Look Beauty Moisture & Nourishing Hand Mask! This intense moisture treatment filled in a newly designed “Glove-type” hand mask penetrates quickly & deeply to protect, nourish and restore moisture to skin. ($9.99 for two complete pairs; Amazon.com)
After being on her feet all day, she can kick up tired and achy heels with the Feetreat Pedi Exfoliating Foot Mask by Look Beauty. These foot exfoliators and treatments are easy to use wearable socks that removes calluses. With key ingredients like chamomile, natural botanical and papaya extracts, feet will be perfectly smooth within two weeks. ($9.99; amazon.com)
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Mother’s Day Must-haves From IT!
You got it from your momma —now help her look and feel her most beautiful this Mother’s day with a little brush therapy and the perfect pop of pink from IT Cosmetics, a great way to say “thank you” to the number one IT Girl in your life!
Great skin starts with great brushes and NEW IT Brushes for Ulta Fall In Love With Brushes Limited-Edition 3-Piece Set is created from the finest quality of cruelty-free synthetic hair and custom cut for precision application. Each densely-packed brush is designed to do the work for you! The set includes The Love Your Skin Foundation Brush, The Love Your Skin Powder/Blush Brush, and The Love Your Skin Eye Shadow Brush. ($39.50, available exclusively at ULTA stores and ULTA.com)
The lip and cheek products in the #1 best-selling shade Je Ne Sais Quoi work with any complexion to give you your perfect flush of pink. One swipe on the lips and cheeks is all you need to look perfectly polished day or night!
Vitality Lip Flush™ 4-in-1 Reviver Lipstick Stain $20
Combines your balm, gloss, stain & lipstick into one formula that doesn’t come off until you take it off!Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain $24
Glides on like a lightweight serum, drenching your lips in cushiony rich pigment that lasts all day.
Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Soft Stain $24
Delivers high shine & 50% less stain than the original for softer, sheerer color that’s equally as beautiful.
Vitality Flush Stain Stick Lip & Cheek Reviver $24
Hydrates your skin while adding a naturally pretty pop of pink to your lips & cheeks.
Blurred Lines™ Smooth-Fill Lipstick $24
Smooths on lush color while blurring away lip lines & evening your lip tone for a younger-looking smile.CC+™ Vitality Brightening Crème Blush $24
Diffuses the look of imperfections and instantly brightens your complexion with a lit-from-within glow.
Transforms from matte to radiant, bringing your most luminous skin to life in just one sweep.
All are available now at ItCosmetics!
