Together for almost 20 years and collaborators in business for 10, Gregorio Ruggeri & Craig Longhurst moved to New York 5 years ago. Perfecting the fine art of aesthetics has always been something that has, and still is, a constant mantra for them both. And it sure shows in the design and attention to detail in every corner of Salon Ruggeri.
Back in the day pre-blogger life I religiously used TurboTax. It was really empowering doing my own takes and they made filing so easy, that I breezed right through them.
Having not played with TurboTax in some time, I’m beyond impressed at the updates they have made and by how technologically advanced their systems are (umm you can take a picture of your tax forms now and they auto-fill them during your return!). And why wait to file when you can get a head start and crank them out now? If you have all of your forms, take control of your finances and file early to save yourself that last minute anxiety.
Their interface is so user friendly with step by step questions and visuals that makes do-it-yourself tax preparation easier then ever. And speaking of hand holding, they now offer SmartLook, a new feature that does just that. It connects customers with live TurboTax experts using one-way video technology at no extra charge so customers can get answers to their questions in real time.
From the moment I set my eyes on Glossier, it was love at first sight. When Into The Gloss founder and “It” girl Emily Weiss introduced Glossier, a “skincare as makeup, the undeniable cool factor set it apart from the rest of the beauty industry.
The first four Glossier products that rolled out included a facial mist, moisturizer, balm and skin tint. Sold separately or as a complete set, they’re made with soothing and hydrating ingredients such as aloe, rosewater and castor seed oil. Next came, the Coconut Balm Dotcom, Mega Greens Galaxy Pack, Moisturizing Moon Mask, and most recently Boy Brow and Milky Jelly Cleanser. I’ve tried every product in the line with the exception of the new cleanser (which is on the wish list!).
Last Friday was epic! I spent the day indoor skydiving with It Cosmetics for the launch of their NEW Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara and Confidence in a Cream. If you’ve never used It Cosmetics, you’re missing out! Their CC Cream with SPF 50+ and Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, are two of my staples and all time favorite products. As it turns out I’m not alone, as those are the two top selling products from the line. Here’s the official top 5 ranking as of now:
I have no doubt these new products, especially the Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara will be on this list shortly! Here’s what’s launching in February:
I have a confession. I’m one of small minority of folks that isn’t obsessed with their Hello Lashes mascara (although as you’ve seen above, it’s one of their top five selling products). On the other hand, I’m completely in love with their NEW Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara and selfishly
For this weeks Wellness Wednesday, we’re talking teas and supplements from the Chopra Center! My last few posts were centered around fitness (the yoga retreat I did at Kripalu and the Cyc bike challenge I’m doing to raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation) and now I’m diving deeper into what I put in my body and taking a more holistic approach to health and wellness.
Some of you may be familiar with The Chopra Center (and it’s founder Deepak Chopra, M.D), which celebrates it’s 20th anniversary this year! While their grounds are based in California, the Chopra Center offers online programs and an online gift shop filled with yoga & meditation gear and dvds, books, bath & body products, aromatherapy, supplements & herbs and so much more. With winter in full effect (thank you Jonas for reminding us it’s no longer spring in NY), the last thing I want is to get sick — I’m very sensitive to abrupt climate change and since I travel so much, I try to keep my immune system up.
For all of my fellow LeSportsac fans, I have some news! For Spring 2016 LeSportsac is getting a new look. While that may not sound like good news, it is! Rest assured fun prints and solids in our favorite silhouettes: backpacks, makeup cases and travel/workout bags are still in the collection. They’ve just updated the material so that it’s lighter then ever and added some new styles and enhanced functionality features.
Their new motto is “Holds everything weighs nothing” and it’s so true! It literally weighs nothing and are the most lightweight bags I’ve ever felt. I always recommended in travel stories to pack an extra bag in your suitcase in case you shop. And the new bags are beyond perfect for that.
This has been an exciting month for skincare launches. A lot of cult favorites from Kiehl’s L’Occitane, and Kate Somerville have just launched sister products while Algenist is starting off the year with a set of their best-sellers! Here’s what we’re buzzing about:
Aveda recently launched their Love Composition Oil as a tribute to Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda, who passed away a few years ago. I had the pleasure of meeting him several times and his commitment to creating the most natural and efficacious products and his holistic approach to life always inspired me. The Love Composition contains certified organic* aromatic composition oil for the whole shebang: body, bath, hair AND scalp. The oil helps restore and seal in moisture to leave skin soft, and supple. And offers a sensual blend of Australian sandalwood, jasmine, vetiver and frankincense.
You can add a few drops to your bath, shower or on damp skin to seal in moisture or massage on to dry skin or hair. I like to put in on my wrists and breathe it in to relax. As a philanthropic bonus, Aveda donates $4 of every purchase to the National Audubon Society for projects that fight climate change.
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Treatment and DermalQuench Liquid Lift are two staples in my bathroom (both are amazing!) that I’m so excited that they have expanded both lines!
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Cleanser – Get ready to glow this new face wash. Based on the best-selling Exfolikate, this foaming cleanser has a smooth, creamy formula (don’t expect any scrubbers like the original) that takes off unwanted oil, makeup and surface impurities. And delivers one-two punch of radiance with the duo of AHA’s – Glycolic and Lacic Acids – as well as a blend of pineapple, pumpkin and papaya enzymes to purify without over-drying skin. It smells amazing, and carries the scent of pumpkin mixed with either the sweet pineapple or papaya (or both).
Kate Somerville DermalQuench Liquid Lift + Retinol – When the original launched and we were able to take home Kate’s most sought-after Clinic treatment home, I was elated. The original adds a boost of oxygen to the skin (and so much more!) and what I call the most unnecessary necessary product. It’s my absolute go to after flights or when my skin needs a boost. I use it so sparingly since I never want it to run out. Now Kate Somerville has upped the ante by launching a DermalQuench with Retinol! The advanced pro-strength formula and advanced resurfacing treatment aggressively combats skin roughness, pore size, discoloration and fine lines while improving firmness and moisturization in skin. Oxygen + Retinol! Color me excited. Don’t forget to shake the bottle before applying.
Calling all United Nude fans! Get ready for another epic sample sale with select styles up to 70% off for MEN + WOMEN!
UNITED NUDE – Sample Sale
25 Bond Street – NYC 10012
January 25th – 30th
10am – 6pm
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For anyone that follows Zendaya on Instagram you may have just seen her big announcement as the new face of COVERGIRL! The American beauty has been rocking the red carpet broke the news mere hours ago over social sharing behind the scenes footage from her first ever COVERGIRL shoot (check it out HERE).
Thank you, Target, for sponsoring this post!
Making resolutions is one thing, but having the means to stick to them is a whole other ballgame. The missing link is usually having the motivation and tools to make your goals a success, which is why I’m really excited to be partnering with Target for their latest campaign.
Target is kicking of the New Year with a video series called, “How Do You Do, TargetStyle” showing guests real solutions for how to put yourself first and de-clutter!
It’s so easy to look at a mess and not want to deal with it, but we all know how much better we feel when we’re organized. I get it: When you’re busy and unmotivated (the cold weather doesn’t help) it’s easy to procrastinate and make excuses, but it’s time to motivate with the New Year—it’s the perfect time to get organized.
