• Fashion,  Los Angeles

    Splendid Launches Splendid x Cella Jane 2.0 Following the Success of It’s First Collection

    Splendid, the Los Angeles based contemporary brand known for its effortless style and super-soft fabrications, is excited to announce the launch of its second limited-edition capsule collection with fashion and lifestyle blogger Becky Hillyard of @CellaJaneBlog.

    The Splendid x Cella Jane 2.0 collection continues to celebrate Becky’s love of neutrals and minimalistic dressing. It was designed to be worn together so that all pieces can be mixed and matched to create multiple outfits that can be paired back to each other with different attitudes for any occasion. Splendid and Becky shared the vision of giving a nod to new trends, but also staying true to a timeless style for women of all ages and in different stages of life.

    “While my mom and sisters all enjoy fashion, we all have different tastes and styles, and I really keep them in mind when thinking through designs. Similar to my last collection with Splendid, these new pieces will be versatile and can be styled to any taste. I can’t wait for you all to see how each of us style everything in different ways.” – Becky Hillyard, Founder of @CellaJaneBlog.

    Following the first collection’s success, the best-selling wool coat from last year that sold out within 72 hours is also back in two new colorways. New hero styles include a puffer vest, turtleneck sweater and jogger set, full length robe, classic striped long sleeve tee, and winter accessories including hats and scarves in hues ranging from soft camel, heather gray, a winter white, and black.

    The Splendid x @CellaJaneBlog capsule collection consists of 31 neutral apparel and accessories designed by mega-influencer Becky Hillyard with pricing ranging from $28 – $218 that will be available on splendid.com and Splendid stores nationwide. It will also be available at Nordstrom and Dillards with each retailer carrying special wholesale exclusive pieces available online and instore.

    About Cella Jane Blog + Becky Hilliard

    Cella Jane, a personal life and personal style blog written by Becky Hillyard. Founded in 2012 as an outlet for Becky’s love for fashion and beauty, Cella Jane became a place to showcase and document her personal style on a daily basis. Today, readers can expect to see topics ranging from fashion, beauty, fitness, motherhood, and much more. Posts are published four times per week, on average. Cella Jane, named after Becky’s grandmother, has allowed her to connect with the everyday gal and offer style inspiration and advice along the way. The Cella Jane reader is the everyday woman: she loves to see the latest fashion trends, hear about the best beauty tips and advice on how to have a healthy balance in life.

    Just two years after her first post went live on Cella Jane, Becky Hillyard has worked with a handful of fashion brands and labels, including Splendid, Nordstrom, Nike, Free People, Coach, Kendra Scott, Kate Spade, Macy’s, and has been featured in InStyle Magazine, People StyleWatch & Marie Claire. She currently lives in Kansas City with her husband, their daughter Sutton and their two sons, Greyson and Harrison.

    About SPLENDID

    Starting as the leading premium tee in the market 20 years ago, Splendid now has reach in almost every category—all of which highlight the soft and luxurious fabrics the brand is known for. With an uncomplicated, timeless aesthetic, Splendid has come to be so much more than a t-shirt—it’s a lifestyle. At Splendid, our aim is to uplift women to feel their best. We make clothing that’s effortlessly put together, that looks great and feels even better. Splendid can be found at its retail locations in the US as well as at high-end department and specialty stores domestically, internationally, and online. For a full listing of stores, to shop online or for additional brand information, visit https://www.splendid.com/

  • food,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Rubio’s Booritos Back for Halloween!

    Get Halloween Booritos at Rubio’s on Oct. 31

    Boo! The popular Booritos are back at Rubio’s all day long this Halloween, October 31, when every Rubio’s Rewards Member can get any burrito on the menu for just $7.99. Simply place an order though the Rubio’s app, or scan your phone at the register to get the offer. There’s plenty of time to sign up for Rubio’s Rewards before Halloween. New Rewards members can sign up at Rubios.com, or through the Rubio’s App, place an order, start earning points and enjoying free Rubio’s food and drinks.
    Rubio’s Borritos feature responsibly sourced seafood, USDA choice steak, all-natural chicken raised without antibiotics, and vegetarian options. Favorites include the Ancho Citrus Shrimp Burrito, Burrito Especial with all-natural chicken, California Burrito with USDA choice steak or the Bean & Cheese Burrito, just to name a few.
    Rubio’s locations across California, Arizona and Nevada are open, and guests are encouraged to order through the Rubio’s app and Rubios.com. For more information about Rubio’s Coastal Grill and to view the menu, visit Rubio’sFacebook,  Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Health,  Los Angeles

    FOREVER BRANDS LAUNCHES SUPERFOOD POWDER LONGEVITY BY BROOKE BURKE BODY

    The next evolution of Brooke Burke Body begins today with the launch of Longevity: a nutrient dense, plant-based superfood free of wheat, gluten, and dairy. Through an online subscription, Longevity superfood blends can become part of your daily routine to provide more energy, better focus, increased endurance, and faster recovery in as little as  seven to 10 days of regular use.

    The foundational launch includes two carefully crafted, proprietary blends made up of the ideal combination of non-GMO, raw, organic, plant-based superfoods in either Cacao or Cafe Mocha flavor. Each flavor blend is packed with therapeutic levels of chia seed, flaxseed, green tea, probiotics, goji, and more in a single scoop serving. These carefully selected and concentrated nutrients, along with an active and healthy lifestyle, can improve overall physical and mental health and well-being. Consumers can find custom recipes that are simple and easy to follow on the Longevity website and via Longevity’s Instagram and TikTok channels, as well as on BrookeBurke.com and the Brooke Burke Body fitness app.

    Longevity aims to simplify wellness by creating natural, energizing products that work in harmony with consumers’ daily routines and allow them take control of their health.

    “The ingredients in Longevity have been part of my personal health and wellness routine so I can say with confidence THEY WORK!” said Brooke Burke, Founder and CEO of Brooke Burke Body. “Brooke Burke Body has always been about making exercise and nutrition available to everyBODY – no matter your fitness level, access to gym equipment, or time commitment. I am thrilled to team up with Forever Brands to bring Longevity to the world and further showcase how simple health and wellness can truly be.”

    Brooke Burke is a mother, author, entrepreneur, fitness educator, philanthropist, television personality, and the Founder and CEO of Brooke Burke Body. Recognized for many network television stints, Brooke is most recently known for winning season seven and hosting seasons 10-17 of “Dancing with the Stars.” A social media influencer with nearly 4 million combined followers, Burke was named by Forbes as one of America’s top 10 moms to follow. She is a content creator, a fitness influencer, and  an encourager of all things health and  wellness.

    Longevity is now available direct-to-consumer on www.longevitybybrookeburkebody.com with prices ranging from $39.95 – $57.95 with subscriptions options available.

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

    GIVE THE TASTE OF AUTUMN – SEND THEM THE GIFT OF WARM AND COZY WITH CURATED GIFTS FOR FALL

    Celebrate the changing of the seasons, the crisp air, and the spicy flavors of autumn with GourmetGiftBaskets.com fall gift baskets!

    New for 2022: Fall Harvest Cheese and Cracker Tower, $49.99

    Just as the fall foliage begins to change its colors, GourmetGiftBaskets.com is unveiling its Fall Harvest Charcuterie Tower. Your gift recipient will be in awe of the flavors and warm autumn colors included in this impressive gift. Soon she will be savoring each of the gourmet flavors: rustic crackers, savory cheeses, hot pepper jelly, and more! Just like there’s nothing quite like autumn, there’s nothing quite like this exquisite gift tower!

    • Cheddar Cheese by Mountain View Farms – 6 oz.
    • Vegetable Cheddar Cheese by Mountain View Farms – 6 oz.
    • Olive Oil & Sel Gris Organic Flatbread Crackers by Rustic Bakery – .7 oz.
    • Stoned Wheat Crackers by Mariner – 1.5 oz.
    • Mustard  – 3.5 oz.
    • Hot Pepper Jelly by New England Cranberry – 4.5 oz.
    • Fall Gift Tower – 3-tier

    New for 2022: Caramel Apples & Bundt Cake Gift Tower, $59.99

    Just look at this beauty – so nostalgic and comforting. This will take you on a food journey down memory lane, eating caramel apples at Fairgrounds, or maybe at an Oktoberfest event, or just at the kitchen table with your family members. (I know I was thrilled getting my braces off, because I could eat caramel apples again). And then there’s the classic, and always classy, Bundt cake! Now imagine the reaction when you send this gift to those special people in your life. They’ll experience an instant trip back to the ‘70s and ‘80s, giving your friends and loved ones the opportunity to savor the flavors of yesteryear today.

    GourmetGiftBaskets.com takes great pride in creating gifts that can take you on a food journey down memory lane, and this gift is the perfect example! Think about those great memories at the fairgrounds eating caramel apples and laughing with your friends & family or walking into a home with a fresh bundt cake in the oven! Now imagine the reaction when you send this gift to those special people in your life. An instant trip down memory lane and smiles delivered right to their door!

    • Red Apples (2)
    • Sea Salt Caramel Sauce by Stonewall Kitchen – 12.25 oz.
    • Cinnamon Coffee Cake Bundt (2)

    About GourmetGiftBaskets.com:

    GourmetGiftBaskets.com was founded in 2002 with family values and the desire to provide exceptional gifts for all of life’s special occasions. Through years of working in his family’s flower shop in New Hampshire, President & CEO Ryan Abood naturally realized an opportunity to provide handmade, high quality gift baskets. What began with two family members in the basement of a flower shop has exploded into a multi-million dollar company recognized multiple times by Inc.500, Internet Retailer, Enterprise Bank, and more, while still remaining true to its core values of exceptional gourmet ingredients handcrafted with care. As this entrepreneurial family spirit continues in the next generation with the birth of the youngest Abood last spring, this proud family business will continue to exceed gourmet gifting expectations.

  • Los Angeles,  New York,  pet,  San Diego

    Save Cats from Dying in Laboratories and Help Felines Find Their Forever Homes

    National Cat Day, celebrated on Saturday, October 29th, is a day to encourage cat adoption and learn more about ways to improve the lives of cats. A federal bill gaining attention in Congress aims to ensure that felines used in laboratories have a chance to find their forever homes across the country.

    More than 18,000 cats – along with 60,000 dogs and 140,000 rabbits – are used in experiments in the United States every year, with many suffering and dying in cruel, unreliable tests.Even when cats (and other animals) survive an experiment, they are often killed and discarded if they are considered no longer useful to the laboratory, when they could instead be released for adoption into loving homes.

    Cats are used in many experiments including those involving vision and hearing, sleep patterns, paralysis and the brain, strokes and parasites. Such studies may involve invasive and gruesome procedures including drilling holes in their skulls to implant electrodes, or being intentionally deafened and blinded. Over 5,400 cats are used in experiments known to cause pain and some are purposely performed without pain relieving drugs. Cats may be selected for experiments because they are easy to handle and house, are inexpensive and easy to acquire. Hundreds of cats are held in laboratories but not used in experiments and even these cats may be killed if they are deemed “surplus” to the laboratory.

    Now, the Companion Animal Release from Experiments [CARE] Act, championed by Californian Congressman Tony Cárdenas, could ensure that cats, as well as dogs and rabbits, are put up for adoption rather than killed when no longer wanted for experiments in laboratories that receive taxpayer funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

    The Bill was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives in October 2021 and is currently open for lawmakers to add their names to it in support, to make legislative progress more likely.

    Congressman Cárdenas said, “It’s simple: if a research facility uses pets for research, then they must work to find them homes. We experiment on over 200,000 dogs, cats, and rabbits each year. The least we can do is give these living beings a chance at life in a loving home. My bill requires research facilities funded by the NIH to develop adoption policies for those animals. This is part of a larger effort to move away from animal-based testing and research wherever possible and toward more humane and sound scientific research.”

    Monica Engebretson, Cruelty Free International’s North America Head of Public Affairs, said, “While we believe that these experiments shouldn’t be happening in the first place, we are pleased that the CARE Act has the potential to save hundreds of animals with a desire to live free from suffering. Organizations across the U.S. are ready to help laboratory survivors find happy endings. Anyone who cares about animals should support the CARE Act.”

    People can help to advance the CARE Act by contacting their Representative and asking them to become a cosponsor of the bill to #SendSurvivorsHome. Representatives can be contacted at bit.ly/CAREAct22.

    Cruelty Free International is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organizations. The organization is widely regarded as an authority on animal testing issues and is frequently called upon by governments, media, corporations and official bodies for its advice or expert opinion.www.crueltyfreeinternational.org.

  • food,  Health,  Los Angeles

    BROOKE BURKE AND CELEBRITY FRIENDS CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF LONGEVITY BY BROOKE BURKE BODY

    Brooke Burke and more celebrated the launch of Longevity by Brooke Burke Body on Thursday September 22, first at Rafi Lounge then at a private residence in Malibu for an evening event. The Dancing With the Stars icon and fitness personality was joined by Scheana Shay, Raquel Leviss, Debbie Matenpoulos, Christa Allen, Melissa Molinaro and more. Guests celebrated the release of Burke’s new Super Food supplement with a meditative Cacao Ceremony at Rafi Lounge followed by vibey music, ocean views, and Longevity-infused bites at a mansion in Malibu.

    Longevity by Brooke Burke Body is a nutrient dense, plant-based superfood free of wheat, gluten, and dairy. Through an online subscription, Longevity superfood blends can become part of your daily routine to provide more energy, better focus, increased endurance, and faster recovery in as little as seven to 10 days of regular use.

    The foundational launch includes two carefully crafted, proprietary blends made up of the ideal combination of non-GMO, raw, organic, plant-based superfoods in either Cacao or Cafe Mocha flavor. Each flavor blend is packed with therapeutic levels of chia seed, flaxseed, green tea, probiotics, goji, and more in a single scoop serving. These carefully selected and concentrated nutrients, along with an active and healthy lifestyle, can improve overall physical and mental health and well-being.

    Photo Credit: Michael Simon for Longevity

    ABOUT LONGEVITY BY BROOKE BURKE BODY

    The next evolution of the Brooke Burke Body brand launches today with Longevity Superfood Powder: a proprietary formulation of wheat free, dairy free and gluten-free superfood powder that can become part of a daily routine and healthy lifestyle through an online subscription. It can provide better energy, focus, endurance and recovery with subscribers experiencing immediate and tangible results within 7 to 10 days of regular use.

    Brooke Burke is a mother, author, entrepreneur, fitness educator, philanthropist and television personality. Brooke is recognized for many network television stints, most recently known for winning season seven and hosting seasons 10-17 of Dancing with the Stars. A social media influencer with nearly 4 million combined followers, Burke was named by Forbes as one of America’s top ten moms to follow. She is a content creator, a fitness influencer & an encourager of all things health & wellness, which is why launching this brand with her was a no brainer.