• New York,  WorldWide

    Sienna Likes To Party: Flair Fit For the Modern Princess

    Searching for the perfect combination of boho chic for your little princess? Add sophistication and style to your child’s wardrobe with luxury accessories from Sienna Likes To Party! With delightful designs including garlands, lux clips, hair adornments, halos, lux sashes and crowns, Sienna Likes To Party has a commitment to high quality, craftsmanship, and uniqueness. Utilizing only the best materials, you’ll find collections of gorgeous gems such as Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski and cut glass crystals, vintage beads, twinkling diamantes, and glittering sequins to adorn your tiny loved one with. A fresh, modern twist with a nod to the latest fashion trends, dress up your little darling with Sienna Likes To Party – an accessory brand for all occasions!

    Created by two New Zealand designers, Jayna Lala and Meegan Rupe, with a passion for bringing beauty and magic to accessories for children, Sienna Likes To Party is inspired by the bygone glamour, Victoriana and turn of the century fashion – with a modern twist. Designs loved by children of all ages, while equally adorned by their mothers, this boho chic brand considers themselves treasure hunters! Whether this dynamic duo is traveling to an antique market in London, or searching through trinkets on the streets of Tokyo, they bring all of their inspiration back to the design room for new collections.

    Keep your little sweetheart cute and couture in the sophisticated designs from Sienna Likes To Party:

    • The Diana Couture Pearl HeadbandThe jewel in the crown of Sienna Likes To Party, this delicately encrusted headband comes from the Couture Pearl Collection! Using freshwater pearls, cut and Swarovski crystals in a classic but contemporary way, this hand stitched accessory will be one to treasure. Perfect for a gorgeous heirloom piece and that next wedding, adorn your little one in this delightful, Diana accessory!
    • The Enchanted Lace and Pearl HaloOne of the most embellished halos, this piece is handcrafted with fabulous detail. Beautiful embroidered lace flowers with cut crystal centers surrounding it, this is a great addition to any flower girl’s outfit! In between each flower is a series of different crystal clusters including a teardrop pearl and cut crystal beads of several sizes, finished with love beads – tiny flowers made with champagne pearl beads stitched together with a clear cut crystal center.
    • The Madam Butterfly NecklaceStay soft and stylish with the perfectly pink and white butterfly necklace! This season’s standout statement necklace, it features three large embroidered butterflies each with hand stitched pearl beds and a glistening clear diamonte center. Sitting atop beautiful pink faux feathers, the necklace is strung together with a line of high quality mother of pearls. Adjustable, this accessory comes with it’s own Sienna Likes To Party branded drawstring gift pouch for safekeeping!
    • The Magical Fairy Princess Headband: This is our most intricate and highly adorned headband.  It makes the most spectacular bridal piece. Many tiny pearl beads are woven together to make stylish flowers that adorn this crown-like piece. The centres of the flowers are made with large cut clear crystals. Leaves are also made with tiny pearl beads, all hand woven and placed between the flowers. Amongst the flowers are slightly larger pearl beads and sparkling clear cut crystals, that form the flower buds. These embellishments are all hand stitched to gorgeous Chantilly style lace.

    Visit https://www.siennalikestoparty.com to shop the different, sophisticated styles.

     

     

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Take Your Lip Service to the Next Level with These Metallic Glosses

    Ready to take your lip service to the next level?

    Hikari Cosmetics’ new ultra-smooth metallic lip glosses are a must have for fall.

    Whether you want to be sweet or seductive, these lippies are showstoppers!

    Your lips say it all … bold or bashful, sexy or subtle and everything in between. Whatever message you want to send, let Hikari Cosmetics help you make it with the company’s knockout line of lip glosses.

    Hikari Cosmetics’ NEW metallic glosses are perfect for a night on the town. These trendy, dazzling hues shimmer and shine, making a dramatic statement no matter what you have to say.

     

    You’ll shine brighter than a diamond with these new shades:

    Spiced Rum – A high-shine gloss in a rich copper hue.

    Freefall – Purple doesn’t get any more enchanting than this luxurious shade of deep plum.

    Forbidden – Understated drama in a deep mauve color.

    Tenderheart – Brilliant and barely there, the perfect blend of metallic and nude.

    If subtle, soft and demure is what you’re after, Hikari Cosmetics’ high-shine matte glosses will be your go to lip gloss. In shades of nude and pink, these flirty, fun colors deliver your message in a whisper.

    Both the metallic and matte glosses glide on providing long lasting color with enough coverage, you can use them alone or with one of Hikari’s lip liners. As with all the company’s products, they’re reasonably priced so you can afford to look and feel gorgeous without breaking the bank. Now that’s more than lip service!

  • Bitty,  New York,  WorldWide

    10 Essentials to Keep in Your Diaper Bag

    Life is hectic for new parents–especially when heading out the house. Whether it be a long vacation or just grocery shopping, you need to be prepared for anything which is why having a stocked diaper bag is essential.

    Sophie the Giraffe

    Keep baby entertained on long outings with Sophie the Giraffe. Handmade exclusively in France, Sophie the Giraffe has been the go-to teether for parents across the world since 1961. Made from 100% natural rubber and painted with food grade dyes so babies can chew and squish to their hearts’ delight. Each Sophie the Giraffe is non toxic and is designed to stimulate all five of baby’s senses

    Sophie’s Colors Book

    Also pack a thin book to help your little one learn all the colors of the rainbow with the illuminating Sophie Colors Book! Through the power of reading, go on a 14-page adventure with Sophie and her friends as they discover different colors.

    CreekBaby

    Every busy mom needs a go-to crème that does it all!. CreekBaby Coconut Body Crème is 100% Pure Organic Coconut Oil. It is simple, unscented, and safe to use on even the most sensitive skin. It is conveniently packaged for throwing in your diaper bag. Its many uses include:

    • Soothe Diaper Rash

    • Nursing Cream

    • Face, Lips, & Hands Moisturizer

    • Cuts, Scrapes & Bites

    • Sun Burns

    Mouthimals

    When your little one starts teething, they will try their best to get their mouth on anything they can get their hands on. Mouthimals are a soothing, simple, and leak-proof alternative to wet fabric teethers utilizing re-freezable cold packs of pure water enclosed in a back pouch. These cuddly organic fabric animals have a unique fold over design that keeps the cold pack inside without the use of buttons or Velcro. They also offer nighttime teether which includes a small attached blanket allowing babies to fall asleep with their cold teether, mess-free.  

    True Natural

    Don’t forget to protect your baby’s fragile skin from the sun’s bright rays! Slip this all natural sunscreen in your diaper bag to have it ready for your next outing. It is extremely gentle, alcohol free and suitable for babies and those prone to skin allergies. This high performance, all natural and water resistant (40 minutes) sunscreen provides the ultimate in safe, long lasting sun protection for the whole family.

    Pebbles by Kahiniwalla

    Environmentally and ethically conscious, Pebble makes beautiful, hand crocheted toys that are safe for infants to play with. Designed by Samantha Morshed, Pebble has a unique European style and aesthetic. Each Pebble toy is hand crocheted and made with love and care. All Pebble toys are made of 100% cotton. The best part is that these toys are easy to clean – simply throw them in the washer, and they will be as good as new.

     

    Little Goodall
    Made with the soft, airy feel of Liberty of London cotton lawn and adorable ruffled edges and tassel ties, these bonnets create a truly charming look while not taking up much room in your diaper bag. They are darling and will keep youngsters protected from the sun. They are not only functional but have the loveliest tiny prints that delight.

    Tranquilo Mat

    Keep your little one calm and content through hectic traveling with Tranquilo Mat. Tranquilo Mat is an innovative game-changer for parents and babies dealing with the “fourth trimester” after birth and beyond! The revolutionary, portable vibrating mat soothes babies in their cribs, strollers, on-the-go carriers, or car seats, and can be used during travels to the park, visiting grandparents, and on family vacations. The mat was designed to help baby transition from a mother’s womb into the world. Tranquilo Mat’s constant motion and sound provides the reassurance of the womb by mimicking a mom’s heartbeat and motions through gentle vibrations and soft sounds. Just turn the Tranquilo Mat “ON” to turn baby’s crying “OFF.” Roll up the map and slide it into your diaper bag to ease baby to sleep on the go.

    Boppy

    Lightweight, and ultra-soft, breastfeeding on the go no longer has to be a hassle. With the Boppy® Infinity Nursing Scarf simply unwrap, adjust strap and nurse! The key to successfully breastfeeding in public is picking the right things to wear. When it comes toclothing nursing mothers have unique needs. The Boppy Company recognizes that fashion for moms should be stylish and modern, but also functional and affordable. The Boppy® Infinity Nursing Scarf with the innovative peek panel™ can be worn as a fashionable accessory and also provide full coverage for discreet breastfeeding.

    Stubby Strip

    Need an easier way to carry your little one’s bottles? Moms love using the Stubby Strip Original to hold bottles in place and keep their diaper bags organized. No more loose and floating around and it keeps breast milk nice and cool! You can slip up to seven bottles in the Stubby Strip Original and take your milk on-the-go!

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Make your Fall more joyful – color your hair with Splat Hair Color

    Splat Hair Color is one of the top brands in at-home fantasy hair color, offering several products in alluring shades, from instant Hair Chalk to Complete Kits with bleach and color included. Splat aims to provide a bold and daring medium by which to express your colorful and creative nature. With so many celebrities having bright colored hair and Halloween coming up, just wanted to put the brand on your radar.

    Splat Hair Chalk

    Splat Hair Chalk is temporary hair color for a day, a beautiful way to add pastel color highlights to your hair. The chalk slides on dry and instantly adds just the right touch of color. The compact is designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand so it is easy to hold onto and apply to hair. The result is soft color that is easy to brush, curl or style after application and is easily washed out with shampoo! You can highlight your hair with a different color every day. The applicator sponge is included for easy application close to your hair-line or when applying color to your braid. Kit Includes: 1 Compact of Splat Hair Chalk & 1 Applicator Sponge.

    Splat Midnight Collection

    Splat Midnight collection is a semi-permanent fantasy hair color that is easy to apply. Formulated for brunettes it conditions your hair while you color, and there is NO BLEACH necessary! Go from boring to fabulous with this all in one kit in just minutes! Splat midnight collection leaves your hair looking and feeling fresh and bright!

     

    Splat Ombre Collection

    Splat Ombre Hair Color Kit, a great way to add color highlights and dimension to you hair.

    Splat Rebellious Color Kits

    Splat rebellious hair color contains a unique formula that will give your hair vivid color. This is a one application kit for all hair colors. It can provide subtle hints of color to unbleached or dark hair or intense, vibrant color to bleached or blonde hair

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Lavera: 30 Years of Organic Beauty

    Lavera fully controls its ingredients and owns all production facilities in Germany. The company only uses natural ingredients, most of them organically grown, which are naturally residue free. In addition to the 300 organic ingredients the company uses in its almost 300 products, it produces over 300 natural active ingredients. Everything from the product idea to development and design comes from a single source: Lavera, in the heart of Germany.

    Lavera’s trusted line is also dermatologist tested for the most sensitive skin types and allergies and is cruelty free and certified by Natrue, the European Natural Beauty Certification Body.

     

    Some of Our Favorites:

    Mascara Volume Effect – This mascara is so good it won an award! Its natural, non-toxic ingredients are ideal for sensitive and allergy prone eyes as well as contact lens wearers. It’s been tested by dermatologists and ophthalmologists and received the Good Housekeeping Research Institute’s Best of Natural Review in 2012.

    Hydro Effect Serum – Gives all skin types a protecting and hydrating base. This vegan formula with natural hyaluronic acid, organic aloe vera and moisturising biosaccharides replenishes moisture reservoirs, protects skin cells from environmental effects and prevents premature skin aging.

    Ultra Hydration Cream  This 24-hour moisturizing cream containing organic wildrosehip seed oil and organic macadamia nut oil provides long-lasting moisture for dry skin and reduces fine lines for a soft and smooth result.

    Makeup Fluid NUDE Effect – Brilliance boosting makeup with second skin effect. Comes in four shades. It’s ultra-light texture feels like you’re not wearing foundation and leaves your skin looking natural and flawless.

    About Lavera: Since its founding in 1987, Lavera has grown to include nearly 300 natural and organic beauty products. Lavera health and beauty products are currently sold in more than 24,000 locations in 40 different countries globally. The natural skincare market leader in Europe, Lavera boasts a 27 percent market share in general health and beauty. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the North American Division was formed in 1998 and is selling Lavera products to Health and Beauty retailers in the US and Canada and online at www.lavera.com .

  • Vancouver

    Thinking in Icons, by design expert Felix Sockwell

    I recently received a really cool design book! It is a book on symbols, graphic design, and hand-lettering for the designer in all of us that newly launched.

    Designers are always working and thinking spatially and it is difficult to articulate their brilliant thought process. A new series of books on design from The Quarto Group help do exactly that.

    Symbols, emojis, and hand lettering are becoming a big part of our daily lives. We use it in texting, emailing, and overall communication. For first-hand knowledge of this trend, reference Thinking in Icons, by design expert Felix Sockwell. A Designer’s Research Manual, an essential in any design library, has been completely revised, with all new case studies, photos and graphics, and updated technical information. Every day hand-lettering is gaining popularity, kids love to do it, adults try their hand, and we all have a unique spin on these elegant fonts. To get started try, Written by Hand, a guide for hand lettering your signs, posters, and activities.

    Thinking in Icons, by design expert Felix Sockwell was the book that I received and I spent a very nice afternoon checking it out. Page after page, learning about how iconic logos came to be and the thought process behind the designer’s mind. Often you start with something complex that has so much meaning on every level. Then pairing it down to what is sleek, simple yet meaningful – that is the icon.

    In Thinking in Icons, artist and designer Felix Sockwell takes readers through the process of creating an icon, covering many styles and visual approaches. Sockwell also offers examples of his collaborations with Stefan Sagmeister, Debbie Millman, and other high-profile designers, and features the work he has done with an impressive roster of blue-chip international brands, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Hasbro, Sony, The New York Times, and Yahoo.

    From the most refined corporate visual systems to the ubiquitous emoji, icons have become an international language of symbols as well as a way to make a wholly unique statement. Without even realizing it, billions of people interpret the language of icons each day, this is the designer’s guide to creating the next great statement.

    Discover many styles and visual approaches to this deceptively complex art. – Buy it here