Check it! So here I am taking the T (Boston’s subway) and I stumble across this AWESOME loose, side French-Braid-like do. So naturally, I take out my geeky Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera and ask this unsuspecting girl if I can take a picture of her hair. Of course I looked like the biggest tourist/creepy stalker in the process and the train was moving so my amateur shots don’t do the style justice.
I love it, and I will definitely be rocking this do. Thank you random Boston girl for the inspiration.
Abdi Assadi. Check out his book, Shadows On the Path
Fashion designer/icon, Norma Kamali is on a wellness kick. Well more then a kick, it’s a way of life. I mean look at her, she’s definitely doing something right (it’s probably the Organic Avenue diet and all of those Physique 57 fitness classes). Back in September she hosted “Conversations”, a dialogue on wellness solutions with notable speakers including, Twyla Tharp, Horst Rechelbacher, and Abdi Assadi, which I was very lucky enough to be apart of. She’s additionally has been hosting various wellness events at her store (sign up for her mailing list to stay informed). Her latest, featured a speech by Abdi Assadi, spiritual advisor, acupuncturist, and author of Shadows On the Path, on intuition.
Abdi Assadi, Norma Kamali
I was first turned on to Abdi Assani over a year ago by my former roommate (and best friend) Mike, who ordered me his book, after I was going though some distress. Probably some ‘what’s my purpose in life crisis’ or freak out over my 16th breakup with my boyfriend at the time. If you’ve ever met Mike, you’d probably recognize his endurance level for any type of bullshit is at 0.05% –and even then, he’s probably only tolerating that much out of friendship. Mike was one of the lucky individuals who got through Abdi’s waitlist, and gets to see him professionally. An endorsement from Mike has more value to me than 3 Michelen stars, so needless to say, I’ve been
In recognition of their adventurous heritage, skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851 is partnering with National Geographic’s Young Explorers Program, in support of three promising young explorers, Joe Riis, Asa Firestone and Benjamin Horton during their thrilling pursuits around the globe.
They launched a very cool Adventure Facebook tab which shows footage of these explorers journeys– Joe as he travels through Grand Teton National Park to documents the migration of the Pronghorns, Ben as he scuba dives into the waters of the Cocos Island of Costa Rica to create change for the wildlife, and Asa as he climbs through Rio de Janeiro.
Inspired? Become a fan of Kiehl’s on Facebook and enter to win your own adventure. Kiehl’s is offering one lucky winner a chance to win a trip for two anywhere of their choice in Costa Rica, Brazil or The US, with 3 days/2 nights hotel accommodations (up to a $2,500 value); 2nd place wins
Sean Parker, a co-founder of Napster and founding president of Facebook (or as many of you know him as Justin Timberlake’s playboy role in The Social Network) is engaged to singer-songwriter Alexandra Lenas.
I know this because I was at his not-so-recent 30th birthday party at his beyond amazing home in NYC (that’s a funny story for another time), and the blog post I wrote about it has been blowing up! So naturally I googled him to see what all the excitement was about and there you have it, his engagement.
And now for a little walk down memory lane, back to December 2009 at Sean’s 30th birthday…
some people I don't know, Lara Eurdolian (me!), Sean Parker, and someone else I don't know
Where the end of the night concluded with this outstanding group picture I’m in. Unfortunately, I have no idea who any of these people are (minus Mr. Parker) or why we even took this picture. Then again, who care, very few can throw a party the way Sean Parker can, so you just gotta roll with it.
By now you’ve probably heard of SENSA, I had but knew nothing beyond it being some type of weight loss supplement. And frankly all that type of stuff kind of freaks me out. I tend to generalize them all into one category; innovative pills filled with chemicals, in fancy boxes promising to miraculously dissolve away those extra pounds. Of course when you read the fine print it has some comment about how it works best as part of a healthier diet and exercise regimen. And doesn’t that somewhat defeat the purpose? If I can get myself to eat healthier and regularly work out, I think I’m on my way to solving the problem.
Dr. Alan Hirsch
Out of pure curiosity, I got off my high horse and decided to join Dr. Alan Hirsch, M.D. for a breakfast he was hosting to learn more about SENSA, the 6-month weight-loss system that uses science and your sense of smell to shed unwanted pound. And I’m glad I did because he’s a breath of fresh air. I’m used to nutrition buffs or fitness obsessed working-out-is-my-life types starting these weigh-loss programs that for the life of me I cannot relate to (although I am envious of their drive and healthy endorphins). Dr. Hirsch on the other hand is a Neurologist and Psychiatrist, and his passion for research and how the brain and sensory system of the human body operates is evident in every anecdote and fact he delivered.
“Did you know in a study we did on what people want kisses to taste like we found married and single women prefer their dates or husband’s kisses to taste fresh, like mint toothpaste; married men like their wives to taste like spearmint or peppermint, and single men prefer them to taste like alcohol,” he told the audience. That narrative is slightly off topic, but I couldn’t get enough of these random studies. I asked him
I was invited to Boston for a few days, so I seized the opportunity to work-from-awesome-hotel (The Collanade!) and clear my head. NY, I love you but we need a few days apart. My hotel’s location is so absolutely perfect, that I’ve been pretending that I live here. (Did I mention I’m originally from the Boston area and my parents live all of 15minute away?). I know, super lame.
I woke up early this morning walked across the street to Copley Place, grabbed a tea and did a little window shopping. I had to go before the shops opened out of fear-or-bank-account-withdrawal.
The highlight was this amazing Louis Vuitton bag. Le drool. I can’t find it on their website so I can’t offer any additional details — I even searched under “Best bag ever!”. LV, what gives?
Nail polish powerhouse, Essie has teamed up with TOMS Shoes in support of the shoe brand’s global campaign, One Day Without Shoes (April 5th), which helps raise awareness of the millions of children at risk for disease and infection as they grow up without shoes. As most of you TOMS Shoes as the do-gooder shoe company where for every pair purchased, a new pair is donated to a child in need of shoes.
How does going a day without shoes make a difference?
Through change! And it gives us just a very, very, very, microscopic taste of what children in developing countries go through barefoot for miles to go to school, get clean water and medical help.
Essie created a special limited edition nail color, in the signature
From the same owners as 1 OAK and Butter, Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva opened the new supper club, The Darby. I have to say I didn’t have high expectations for the restaurant. I read some review on Eater where a guy went there and was charged $2 extra for getting his drink on the rocks. When the website asked the GM for the explanation he said,
“Drinks with ice get a bigger pour…We charge more because we use more alcohol for a drink served with ice. We’re not charging for the ice…Clearly, this person doesn’t go out much and doesn’t know how things work.”
That basically translated to me as this is a totally douche restaurant that wants to be sceney and needs to get over itself. Needless to say it wasn’t my first choice, but I had a friend in town from France and was not going to miss out on the welcome dinner.
Before even stepping foot in The Darby, I received an email confirmation for my party of 8 saying “On Friday and Saturday evenings, a $25 per person Entertainment Fee is added to all Guest checks.” Reading this only drilled my original suspicion in further. Here’s the thing, places like The Darby in
Happy April friends! Yesterday, I woke to an email from a friend with the subject line “Jimmy Choos”? And inside was a link to daily deal site, CoupTessa for $5 for the designer shoes from Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik & more (Value $1200, Save $1195). A deal too good to be true? Yes, it was a big whopping April Fools joke, and I for once didn’t fall for it—I emailed my friend back saying it was a prank. Although a part of me was going to feel really stupid if I was wrong. What gave it away for me was the ‘unlimited coupons per customer’ part. I think had they said 1/per customer it would have been more realistic and hilarious since everyone would be calling all their friends, family and going nuts to get even more pairs.
That evening I received a press release about the occurrence and I was right! Apparently their phones were ringing off the hook all morning and everyone had a good laugh out of it, especially the subscribers themselves. Definitely my kind of prank –funny but not harmful or embarrassing. I have to give it to CoupTessa, that was a good one and considering how much the deal circulated and a really brilliant marketing campaign.
Tonight (April 2nd), surf/skate brand, Hurley and Incubus lead singer, Brandon Boyd are celebrating the launch of their recent collabrotion to benefit H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Everywhere). H.O.P.E is a non-profit focused on involving artists and their contributions in campaigns, programs and events to support existing social projects that promote education and peace around the world.
The event is open to the public
WHEN: Saturday, April 2nd TIME: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM WHERE: The Hurley SPACE Gallery 1945 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
While you may be familiar with Brandon Boyd’s through his voice, the singer is also an artist! Check out his “Garbage Pail Whale” drawing which was used in the shirts designed as part of his collection. Tonight’s event will also be an art show
Check it! So here I am taking the T (Boston’s subway) and I stumble across this AWESOME loose, side French-Braid-like do. So naturally, I take out my geeky Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera and ask this unsuspecting girl if I can take a picture of her hair. Of course I looked like the biggest tourist/creepy stalker in the process and the train was moving so my amateur shots don’t do the style justice.
