Cleopatra met knights in chain mail in Laurel DeWitt’s stunning F/W ’15 runway show. Lanky models strutted down the runway wearing the exquisite metal creations DeWitt is known for.
Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog
Lara’s Lust List: Our Valentine’s Day Must-Haves
Hi loves! I’m excited to share Modeliste Magazine included my “Lara’s Lust Haves” for Valentine’s Day on their site. You can see the post HERE and why these items below made the cut!
Workout Wednesday: Krav Maga in K-DEER
In celebration of workout Wednesday I wanted to share a workout class and fitness brand Aryka and I recently discovered. We were invited to the Krav Maga Academy in NYC to test out a class and it was so beyond anything I imagined (in a good way).
Girls Day Out at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in Garden City
As you can probably imagine I’ve been to my fair share of spas but I’m embarrassed the say, that past my immediate family, I’ve never done a spa day with the girls. Maybe it’s because I work in the industry, or subliminally consider being pampered my “me” time but if there’s one thing I learned it’s everything it’s cracked up to be in the movies.
Ask the Bloggers: What’s on Their Valentine’s Day List
Whether it’s a night in with a loved one or getting dressed up for a night on the town with your gals we asked the bloggers what’s on their list! From date nights to must-have products, here’s what made the cut.
Ask the Bloggers: NYFW Must Haves
With less then a week until New York Fashion Week reigns over us, here are the products that help some of our top bloggers friends get through.
Flying to Australia with Qantas
One of the best decisions we made when booking our trip to Australia was flying with Qantas. For starters, the iconic Australian airline lets you do a stop over for a few days (at no extra charge) and check two bags! (Plus they had some of the most affordable rates on the market). Each seat offers a personal entertainment screen with tons of new release films as well as television channels so the flight flew by. I feel like we were fed every five minutes and the staff was so accommodating and friendly, it was a great way to start our trip.
Head to Chelsea Market to Get in on The Fun with Benefit and Baublebar!
As we previously announced, Benefit Cosmetics and BaubleBar unveiled three unique gift sets on January 27th. To celebrate, this week we got to meet Benefit beauty genie, Simone and celebrity psychic, Stacey Wolf for an evening of flawless fortunes. After cocktails, makeup touch-ups, and love life predictions, our future is even brighter (especially thanks to our new beauty must-have, their Roller Lash mascara).
Accessories Council’s Valentine’s Day Must-Haves
Every season the Accessories Council gets together and puts their recommendations of top picks for Valentine’s day spanning accessories, eyewear and the footwear industry. I always enjoy the preview since it introduces me to new brands. Here’s what made the list:
REDKEN Expands Diamond Oil Haircare Line
After the much success of the Redken Diamond Oil (have you tried it? We’re obsessed!), they expanded the line late last year to now include a Diamond Oil Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask!
If the packaging isn’t enough to attract you to these sparkling beauties, the results to your hair will! The shampoo and conditioner look like they are made with tiny pieces of shimmering diamonds submersed in the formula. And ok, while it might not be real diamonds, it could just be the next best thing! The Diamond Oil Haircare line contains a blend of natural apricot, camelina and coriander oils which penetrate to the core and from the inside out to not only strengthens your hair (3X stronger), it also adds shine (by 2X)!
Throughout the bitter winter months my hair usually takes quite a beating (static, dry, dull, ugh), but with three weeks of Redken’s Sparkling Oil Complex nourishing it those days seem far behind me. The IPN technology (included in the shampoo, conditioner, and mask) work together in the wet and dry phases to repair hair. Here’s the breakdown of how it works:
- KeralinkTM – a specialized protein co-polymer that acts in the wet phase by binding moisture to hair while strengthening deep within the hair fiber.
- Amino Acids and Protein – act together in the dry phase creating an ionic bond with hair’s keratin to rebuild surface protection and help enhance hair’s texture and shine.
I wash my hair 2-3 times a week and in the in-between phases used the Shatterproof Shine Intense on the ends of my hair to keep them nourished. I also recently dyed the tips of my hair so the contrast from before and after has been dramatic. Where my hair felt stiff and damaged before it now feels soft and manageable. Just add 2-3 drops in the palm of your had, rub together to warm and distribute to the tips of your hair (or where ever the driest area is for you). Added bonus: It smells great too.
Disclaimer: I received a sample.