• New York

    Vibrant new fragrance: JOSIE

    Fashion designer, Josie Natori, announces her vibrant new fragrance, JOSIE.

    From the House of Natori, designer Josie Natori launches her dynamic new fragrance, JOSIE. Vibrant and modern, the JOSIE scent breaks rules and breaks out bringing an exhilarating approach to sensuality!

    Josie Natori is a visionary designer who reimagined an industry, erasing the boundary between innerwear and outerwear by elevating the concept of lingerie for consumers around the globe. Over her 37-year career, Josie has turned simple elements of daily life into beautiful essentials.
    Of all the brands that comprise the House of Natori, JOSIE is the designer
    s most eclectic expression. Partnering with prestige beauty company LUXE Brands to develop the JOSIE fragrance Natori’s newest scent is set to become the centerpiece of the JOSIE lifestyle collection.

    “My vision for LUXE Brands is to build an enduring portfolio of global prestige brands that resonates strongly with consumers. I couldn’t be happier with the JOSIE fragrance and the longterm partnership that we’re building with the Natori team.” — Tony Bajaj, Chief Executive Officer, LUXE Brands

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    THE INSPIRATION

    The JOSIE brand is multi-cultural, multi-faceted and multi-hued. The JOSIE woman has a youthful attitude and vibrant spirit. She proudly banishes beige and lives passionately in full color. Natori brings this attitude to life by using pops of color, bold graphics, and an intriguing mix of patterns & textures in her designs.

    The JOSIE brands next realm is olfactive, translating the essence of JOSIE fashion into a new scent with a spirited energy and sexy edge. Inspired by JOSIE women who live life with no rules, no pretenses, and no apologies — from the scent to the rule-breaking packaging, each element of the JOSIE fragrance is juxtaposed to capture the energetic spirit of the JOSIE woman.

    “I wanted to create a fragrance for JOSIE that exudes charisma. I am thrilled with the scent – it truly captures the essence of the brand. Today’s woman knows that there is value in expressing her true self and the JOSIE fragrance, a beautiful sensual scent, gives her one more way to express her irrepressible individual style.” — Josie Natori

    THE FRAGRANCE

    Vibrant. Confident. Effortlessly Sexy.

    The JOSIE fragrance is about sensuality that sparkles, and floats, and envelops, and effortlessly says “Im here…come closer.” JOSIE is a sexy, contemporary scent that is a beautiful blend of energetic femininity and enveloping sensuality.

    The introduction

    The fragrance opens with a vibrant accord of crisp Asian Pear and Bergamot showered with luscious Dewy Leaves to announce “I’m here.”

    The heart

    A voluptuous bouquet of Sampaguita, Freesia, and Wild Orchid playfully radiates a feminine point of view.

    The national flower of the Philippines, Sampaguitas name is derived from sumpa kitawhich means „I promise you; and the Sampaguita flower is a symbol of love.

    The close

    The intoxicating mixture of Sandalwood and White Musk intensifies with Patchouli – leaving a sexy and addictive trail of see-through sensuality.

    “There is a confidence that comes alive in Josie’s lingerie….sexy, yet still approachable. We mirrored that feeling in the fragrance, showcasing the signature Sampaquita flower from Josie’s native Philippines with texture from patchouli and woods, and bold strokes of color.” — Perfumer Frank Voelkl and Master Perfumer Honorine Blanc

    THE PACKAGING

    A unique contemporary work of art, the JOSIE fragrance packaging captures the brand’s design aesthetic in a bold and innovative way. The bottle is unapologetically daring. In front, it has charisma to spare with bold black & white graphic columns. From the side, its distinct modern silhouette is juxtaposed with the modern transparency of a see-through dip tube in JOSIEs signature red.

    The carton offers its own unique twist on the classic black & white graphic and surprises with a burst of feminine florals inside. The Collection packaging is beautifully mismatched to achieve a statement of perfect imperfection.

    THE COLLECTION

    PRODUCTS

    3.4 oz Eau de Parfum
    1.7 oz Eau de Parfum
    .25 oz Eau de Parfum Rollerball 6.8 oz Body Cream
    6.75 oz Body Lotion

    $95.00 $75.00 $22.00 $58.00 $45.00

    All prices are manufacturers suggested retail prices in US dollars.
    The JOSIE fragrance is available at select prestige department stores in July 2014. ABOUT THE HOUSE OF NATORI:

    The House of Natori was founded in 1977 and today is one of the fashion industry’s most recognizable designer brands. Each of the Natori brand collections — Josie Natori, Natori, N Natori and Josie by Natori — is a reflection of the namesake designer’s distinctive, East/West aesthetic, with products ranging from ready-to-wear, lingerie, and sleepwear, to home textiles and accessories, bath, fragrance and eyewear. Natori products are available in the world’s leading retailers and specialty stores, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Dillard’s, among many others.

    ABOUT LUXE BRANDS:

    LUXE Brands is a prestige beauty company with a portfolio of brands distributed in over 70 countries. The company was founded by Chief Executive Officer, Tony Bajaj, with a mission to develop and market global prestige beauty brands. LUXE Brands launched the JOY FOREVER fragrance in 2014, reinvigorating the renowned JEAN PATOU fragrance brand which includes the extraordinary classic scents, JOY, 1000 and Sublime. The company followed quickly with a long-term partnership with The Natori Company to develop and launch a series of lifestyle collections.

     

  • New York

    Dancing on my @Bombas Socks

    There are a few things I miss in the summer – Like sweatshirts, comfy socks and scarves!  I love being cozy and comfortable and with summer half over – I am actually looking forward to boot season! Call me crazy!  I recently came across the best socks ever. Bombas.

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    The best engineered socks ever with a charity aspect too! – Get a Pair, Donate a Pair!

    The Sock-Tech:

    • Blister Tab – A tiny ankle cushion to prevent painful rubbing and chafing
    • Invisitoe – A hand linked toe seam to eliminate that annoying bump on the toes
    • HoneyComb Support System – Extra support in the arch where you need it most
    • Performance Footbed – Reinforced for comfort, not overwhelmingly thick
    • Y-Stitched Heel – The Y shape creates a natural cup around your heel
    • Long Staple Pima Cotton – Warm in the winter, cool in the summer, always soft
    • Better World – One Pair Purchased = One Pair Donated

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    It is time to upgrade your sock closet!  They come in Mens, Womens and Kids. They have the perfect amount to stretch, a little cushion for the heel on the ankle ones and a bit of tension right around the arch of your foot. So awesome for all day wear and all the fun colors!

    The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebee.
    Bees work together to make the hive a better place. We like that.
    When we say Bee Better, we mean it as a mantra, a way of approaching every day.
    It’s stitched into the inside of every pair of Bombas for a reason.
    It’s a reminder to push yourself harder to be better at your athletic pursuits.
    A reminder that these socks are engineered and designed with thought to bee better.
    A reminder that you helped someone in need with your purchase.
    And a reminder that we’re all connected and little improvements can
    add up to make a big difference.

  • New York

    Easy Cleaning with #SwifferEffect

    Last week, I was able to attend the Swiffer party! With Modern Family’s Cam (Eric Stonestreet), Dr. Michelle and the beloved couple Morty and Lee!

    This was such a fun event and Swiffer’s team shed some light on how unexpected cleaning conversations can spark a positive effect in today’s American household. With the help of a new video released today, Eric Stonestreet shared his personal #SwifferEffect story where he learned his standards of clean!

     

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    Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet helps Swiffer spotlight how cleaning can be easier with the help of their famous Big Green Box,Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in New York.  Stonestreet unveiled his Swiffer Effect comedic video that he created with his mom, available today at http://youtu.be/OS3uzYOHINo.  (Photo by Diane Bondareff/Invision for Swiffer)

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    Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet with Morty and Lee Kaufman, of the original Swiffer Effect campaign, help spotlight how cleaning can be easier with Swiffer’s famous Big Green Box, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in New York.   Stonestreet unveiled his Swiffer Effect comedic video that he created with his mom, available today at http://youtu.be/OS3uzYOHINo.  (Photo by Diane Bondareff/Invision for Swiffer)

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    Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet demonstrates how easy it is to clean with the help of the Swiffer Duster, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in New York.  Stonestreet also unveiled his Swiffer Effect comedic video that he created with his mom, available today at http://youtu.be/OS3uzYOHINo.  (Photo by Diane Bondareff/Invision for Swiffer)

    My personal favorite – The Swiffer Wet Jet!

    About Swiffer
    In 1999, Swiffer made its debut and soon established itself as both a pioneer in the cleaning systems category and a pop culture icon. Swiffer products have starred on “Saturday Night Live,” have been featured in Hollywood blockbusters and have graced the cover of Rolling Stone. With the support of Swiffer fans around the world, Swiffer has built a family of distinctive products built smarter than traditional cleaning tools. Today, Swiffer® Sweeper, Swiffer® Sweeper Heavy Duty, Swiffer® SweeperVac®, Swiffer® WetJet®, Swiffer® Dusters®, Swiffer® 360° Dusters, Swiffer® Dusters Extender,  Swiffer® Dust and Shine and Swiffer ®Steamboost® are used in more than 50 million households worldwide and continue to revolutionize the way people clean.

    ABOUT PROCTER & GAMBLE:
    Procter & Gamble (P&G) serves approximately 4.8 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Ace®, Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Duracell®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Fusion®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Iams®, Lenor®, Mach3®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Prestobarba®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, Wella®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

  • New York

    New Product mid Summer – Honest Beauty

    Honest Beauty® – www.honest-beauty.com – is seeking applications from Health and Beauty Brands for their Breakout Brand of the Month Award.

    Honest Beauty® delivers inside industry information on emerging talents, trends, and technologies via content on their blog and monthly newsletter to an extensive industry network of suppliers, buyers, and press.

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    Honest Beauty’s mission is to support the growth and development of emerging entrepreneurs, products and brands in the Health and Beauty markets.

    Each month, Honest Beauty announces a Breakout Brand of the Month to the industry. The brand selection is based on three criteria:

    1.) Unique product attributes such as fashionable packaging or an innovative ingredient
    2.) An honestly effective product line
    3.) Interesting background story

    At the end of the year, Honest Beauty®’s network of industry professionals will make their selection for The Honest Beauty® Breakout Brand of the Year.

    Join the Honest Beauty® network if your company would like Breakout Brand consideration, notification of industry events, or would like to share inside information for potential publication.

    Click here to join Honest Beauty® network: http://www.honest-beauty.com/breakout-brand-form/

    Find the Honest Beauty Breakout Brand® Application here – http://www.honest-beauty.com/breakout-brand-form/

    For more information, contact info@honest-beauty.com

  • New York

    The Selection at @Avoceeyewear

    Avocê is a women’s eyewear brand of chic optical glasses and sunglasses priced under $100! With their amazing prices, vibrant hues and unique designs, Avocê’s frames are the perfect accessory for any woman this summer.

    Optical glasses and non-prescription polarized sunglasses are priced at $99 and will include 100% UV protection plus anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings at no additional charge. Prescription sunglasses with polarized lenses are priced at $169. All orders include free shipping and free 30-day returns. Additionally, through their Home Style and Trial program, customers are able to select three frames to preview in the comfort of their homes with complimentary shipping in both directions.

    All frames will be available on their site www.avoce.me.

  • New York

    #InTheLimelight South Street Seaport Grand Opening

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    The Limelight Shops, best known for its original Chelsea location in the former cathedral-turned-nightclub by the same name, is back with a vengeance. The Shops celebrated its grand opening yesterday at the South Street Seaport location, which had been closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.

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    Limelight fans and VIP guests enjoyed bites from Williamsburg’s Bee Hive Oven and sips from Maestro Dobel Tequila.

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    About Limelight Shops
    Limelight Shops has expanded. Your favorite destination for exclusive products, handpicked by experienced retail personnel featuring luxury designer brands, has yet again achieved the ultimate shopping destination.

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