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Carrera Marble Mason Watch
As the favorite medium for Greek and Roman sculptors and architects, marble has become a cultural symbol of tradition and refined taste. Analog’s Mason Watch was designed to be distinctive and minimal in form.
This gender-neutral piece is meant to call to mind those experiences when we are close to nature, and to serve as a symbol of our connection to the environment in which we live. People have appreciated the remarkable properties of marble in art and architecture for centuries. We thought it was fitting to use it for our Mason Watch, which is in essence a sculpture for the wrist.
To showcase the beauty of the all-natural material, we’ve kept branding to an absolute minimum. The delicate hands move effortlessly along an unmarked face, revealing the unique marble texture of each and every piece.
- Genuine solid white Italian marble
- Silver stainless steel finishing
- Swiss made quartz movement
- Tan or black top-grain leather strap made by hand in U.S.A.
- 40 month battery life
- Strap: 20mm Case: 41-45mm (point to point)
- Weight: 2oz or 56g
As timeless and solid as marble itself, the Mason Watch is an elegant accent piece for those who value a piece that is both grounded in the natural world and a bold departure from the norm.
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Day vs Night Fashion Face Off
If you’re like me, you are already thinking about how to update your wardrobe in 2016. It’s never to early, right? Luckily for you, I’ve found several websites that will help me do so on a great budget! A new found favorite of mine is This Girl. Their amazing style are highly curated and designed for the fashion-forward female that loves constantly experimenting with and evolving her look. ThisGirl’s variety of affordable separates enables her to mix, match and make them uniquely her own. Some of the hot trends to look forward to in the new year are slip dresses, metallics, cut outs, and pastels. Here are two great looks to get your year started on a high note with styles fresh off of the Spring ’16 runway. Don’t forget to wear it, and share it!
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Protect Your Skin During Your Warm Holiday Vacation
Gearing up for that warm weather vacation? Whether your travels take you to Miami or the Maldives, the Bahamas or St. Barth’s there’s one item that is an absolute must-have sunscreen! Rather than fuss with messy travel bottles, fun in the sun favorites NO-AD and Bullfrog offer an easy and portable solution in the form of solid, stick format sunscreens. You’ll definitely want to pack these TSA friendly sticks right along with your bikini and swim trunks!NO-AD Sport Body & Face StickSuper convenient for on-the-go active lifestyle. Wide-format stick applies smoothly and quickly. Keeps hands clean and ready for any sport or outdoor activity. Ultra-lightweight formula goes on clear with no white mess. Water-resistant (80 minutes), broad-spectrum SPF 50 sun protection. Great for the body, yet gentle and light enough for the face. Fragrance-free, nonirritating formula is great for sensitive skin. Same quantity as national brands for a value price.NO-AD Sport Body & Face Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 1.5 oz. MSRP $6.99. Available at Drugstore.comTop Pick: BullFrog Water Armor Sport Quik StickIf your vacation pursuits tend more towards the active than sipping tropical drinks by the pool, you¹re going to want BullFrog Quik Stik in your arsenal!Lightweight, non-greasy, clear zinc formula is fast absorbing and leaves no white residue. Sweat- and water-resistant (80 minutes), broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection is great for sun, surf, and snow. Convenient, no-mess application allows for portable on-the-go coverage for face, nose, lips, ears or scalp. No PABA, Paraben, Avobenzone or Oxybenzone.Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Non-irritating, good for sensitive skin. Light on the skin to move with you, not weigh you down. With BullFrog Quik Stik in your pack, you’re ready for adventure faster whether you hit the beach, slopes or the hiking trail!BullFrog Water Armor Sport Quik Stik SPF 50 .65 oz. MSRP $ 7.49. Available at Walmart.comBullFrog Water Armor Sport Instacool Lip BalmDon’t forget about your lips in the sun!Moisturizes, cools, and protects your lips through any climate. Powerful water-resistant (80 minutes), broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50 protection is strong enough to keep up with rugged, outdoor lifestyles. Packed with powerful ingredients. Aloe vera reduces inflammation. Avocado oil and jojoba oil, rich in antioxidants, moisturize lips. Cocoa butter offers deep hydration. Vitamin E aids in moisture retention. Grapefruit flavor with cooling menthol sensation.BullFrog Water Armor Sport Lip Balm with InstaCool SPF 50 .15 oz. MSRP $1.99. Available at Drugstore.comOcean Potion Moisturizing Lip Potion SPF 45This all-season Moisturizing Lip Sunscreen SPF 45 offers the most effective protection for lips and other sensitive areas. Made with rich conditioners to help keep the lips soft and smooth. Contains Aloe Vera to reduce inflammation. Water resistant and great for year round use. Has a yummy orange/vanilla flavor!Ocean Potion Moisturizing Lip Potion SPF 45 .15 oz. MSRP $1.99. Available at Drugstore.com -
Halloween Inspired Cocktails
Who said adults can’t enjoy Halloween too? Here are three Halloween inspired to cocktails to “treat” you and your friends!
Halloween Sangria
- 1 Bottle of VOGA Italia Red Fusion
- 1 cup whole black grapes
- 1 cup whole green grapes
- 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 1 lime, sliced into rounds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 (12 ounce) can club soda
- Colored sugar, for rimming glasses
Vampire Blood
- 4 cups of rum
- 2 cups VOGA Italia Red Wine
- The peel of three lemons
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 4 cups of water
- 1 blood orange sliced into thin disks
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- freshly grated nutmeg
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
- The juice of 1/2 a lime, plus a wedge and a wheel for garnish
Kosher salt, for the rim - 2 ounces Jose Cuervo white tequila
- 2 ounces pumpkin spice syrup
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
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Top 10 skincare ingredients revolutionizing the beauty world
By: Elsa N. ArauzBeauty is a constantly evolving entity – new products, techniques and trends drop each and every day. What was once popular last year becomes outdated this year and is no longer functional. We can accept those things about what’s hot in beauty; it’s always cool to learn new and better ways of looking beautiful. But did it ever occur to you that more important than revolving trends are the gradual changes to the types of ingredients that are in your favorite cosmetics, skincare or hair care products? As the world turns to more sustainable and environmentally friendly cars, airplanes and recycling methods, so is beauty. Here are 9 of the newest ingredients beauty brands are putting into your favorite products,which will not only make you look and feel fabulous:
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Niacinamide – Also known as vitamin B3, it is commonly found in meat, yeast, eggs, fish, cereal grains and green vegetables. In the medical world, Niacinamide is also known for preventing heart disease, high cholesterol, Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. However, in the beauty and skin care world Niacinamide anti-inflammatory properties diminish the appearance of acne, combats hyperpigmentation and plumps up skin. It has been used by Olay for years as their primary anti-aging ingredient for their anti-aging skin care lines.
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Quinoa – Bolivians call Quinoa “the mother grain”, and the rest of the world agrees that it is indeed a superfood. You may have heard of Quinoa used primarily eaten as food, but Quinoa is being incorporated into skincare and cosmetics formulations. Quinoa is nutrient-rich and anti-inflammatory which make it a suitable ingredient for skin care purposes. declared by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nation
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Kakadu plum – It was used by the Indigenous Aboriginals of Australia for thousands of years and has the highest known Vitamin C concentration of any other fruit in the world. The antioxidants in Kakadu Plum promote the production of collagen to remove fine lines and wrinkles and reverse skin damage brought on by the sun.
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Micro silver – Derived through a method that employs the purest metallic silver, micro silver creates an invisible layer on the skin that acts as an anti-inflammatory ingredient and kills of any skin-irritating microbes. The ions in silver create the protective layer that treats hypersensitive skin, rosacea and other skin conditions.
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Fomes officianals – Fomes officianals is scientific term for the Agarikon mushroom which grows in forests and is known to fight actively against viruses in vitro. As an ingredient in beauty and skin-care products, it can visibly reduce pore visibility and size. This mushroom extract is also an amazingly natural astringent that helps tighten skin.
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Charcoal – Who doesn’t love a good face masks? Especially when it is declared by Allure Magazine to be “the beauty ingredient of the moment”, charcoal is definitely blowing skincare and beauty enthusiasts away because it can absorb thousands of times its own mass making it great for facials. Active charcoal lifts off bacteria, dirt, chemicals and microbes from the skin.
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Plankton(marine ingredient): Plankton, a marine species derived from seaweed, algae and marine skeletons. Plankton acts on multiple stages of the skin pigmentation process by reducing the prevalence of melanin in skin prone to hyperpigmentation. In effect, Plankton brightens up the skin and makes it more even.
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Bee venom – Remember the first time you got stung by a bee and all the pain that came from that sting? Imagine learning that the very same venom could be in your moisturizer! Well, even Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton calls honey bee venom a “natural Botox” as it has the properties to regenerate skin and reduce the effects of aging and damage. Bee venom tricks the skin into believing it has been stung to prompt the production of collagen and elastin.
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Ximenia – Ximenia is extracted from a tree native to Southern Africa whose fruits look similar to plums. The women of the region have been utilizing Ximenia oil to condition their hair and skin as it so moisturizing for dry skin. Ximenia has anti-inflammatory properties that has been shown to increase blow flow to the skin.
Don’t be surprised if you see any of these ingredients added onto the skincare or beauty product you live by. These ingredients are not all popular now, but will soon be the next defining ingredient you apply to your face for a more youthful and glowing look!
Bonus:
10. 24K refined gold – The bonus ingredient on our list is 24K refined gold which contains ultra fine activated gold leaf and improves circulation around your eyes and deeply penetrates your skin. When in contact with your skin, refined gold can do as much as to relieve allergies and removing swelling and puffiness around your eyes. Curious to put 24K refined gold to the the test? Get a free sample of Lonvitalite’s 24K Gold Active Gold Full Eye Mask when you become a member at KarifBeauty.com!
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__________________________ Elsa N. Arauz is the founder of KarifBeauty.com an online membership beauty boutique dedicated to women of color. She is a twenty-something living in NYC of Garifuna descent. She honestly believes pink to be the best color in the world, even though it does not exist in nature.
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Check out new Fashion Destination @CoopandHen
COOPANDHEN New York, ecomm’s latest and most distinct fashion site has just launched:COOPANDHEN is an online destination shop for the high fashion consumer. Our curators, taste makers and editors hand-pick limited edition items worldwide and then, in New York City we assemble teams of the most talented fashion stylists, creatives and “the next it” model to curate a unique editorial collection for each season. We bring to life unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else and also fill fashion addicts trending prescriptions at unique prices.Join the cult!Go COOPANDHEN!This pre-fall 2013 collection we feature KYLA from Wilhelmina NYC shot on the rooftop of our Greenpoint (Brooklyn) warehouse:Please follow Coopandhen:To reach Coopandhen’s Creative Team with questions and/or comments, please contact: hellohenri@coopandhen.com