What’s as classic as a Chanel bag but as rare as an Hermes? The all-American date night of course! Glamour magazine is making it their business to prevent the extinction of this beautiful creature by bringing it back into style. Launching #GlamourDateNight, the nationwide campaign aimed at inspiring all women whether they are single or in a relationship, to bring back the date on Saturday, June 28, 2014.
Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog
Father’s Day Dapper Accessories
Some used to say that ties and accessories were the ‘ordinary’ fathers day gift. Now with men looking more and more dapper, we look for the quality that our dads deserve. Here are 3 staple details that can make all the difference when they need to look their best, or stand out from a crowd.
Maria Sharapova Announced as the New Face of Avon Luck Fragrances
Avon Luck Fragrances, has two new scents for Him and Her that will be launching this fall with the gorgeous tennis sensation Maria Sharapova as the new face of the collection! The fragrance celebrates life’s good fortune, memorable events and endless possibilities. Sharapova, a world renowned athlete, humanitarian and business woman knows a thing or two about luck! (She did after all just win the French Open — although that may have been more skill then luck).
Father’s Day: Portable Audio Top Picks
Most guys love audio, some more than others. Personally, I can never get enough hardware, whether in the studio or going around the city. These are my three favorite portable devices, each of them serves a discrete situation very well. With Father’s Day a few days away here are our top picks:
Sennheiser Momentum: I’ve had these in my round up for well over a year. They look great, sound great and are comfortable even with glasses on, unlike temple-crushing Beats. Not only that, but there is great care taken in the design of the details, such as the remote and swivel jack. I’ve put some serious miles on these and only love them more with time.
Sol Republic Deck Wireless Speaker: When I watch movies off of my laptop, these connect quickly using bluetooth. They are small enough to take with me on my travels, tucking easily within my laptop bag. The sound for the size is admirable for the speaker size and the battery life is amazing – it really holds a charge.
Soundcast Melody: On the larger size of portable, but thats what you need sometimes. With its size comes a much richer and balanced sound than you would normally get from a ‘carry around’ kind of bluetooth speaker. I’ve used this for everything from laptop movies, stoop parties and even in my classic 1977 Landcruiser which doesn’t have a sound system to speak of – unless you like AM/FM. It actually amazes me that I can hear it over the engine and wind noise. There are so many uses for this: poolside, on the boat, in the park or at the beach.
Weekend Plan: 9th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party
Who wants to get all 1920s dressed and head to Governors Island with me? This weekend the 9th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party is going down so channel your inner junior gents and flapperettes because the weather is going to be perfect!
Win Lisa James’ Spring Beauty Picks from By Terry, Anna Sui, NUXE and more!
Now in its tenth year, b-glowing (one of my favorite beauty retailers!) has been recognized industry-wide for its extraordinary collection of hard-to-find niche beauty products alongside some of the world’s most coveted beauty brands.
b-glowing founder, Lisa King is pleased to announce her Spring Beauty picks and we’re excited to be giving them away to one lucky winner! From the return of a cult-classic, to the perfect pout and fragrance, Lisa’s picks will add a hint of freshness to any routine.
Share Your Beauty Partners with LeSportsac – Now you can drop off your beauty products in NYC!
As some of you know I’ve been working on creating a more sustainable beauty industry and have been partnering with brands, editors and bloggers since February to get their un-used/unopened beauty products donated to homeless and battered women’s shelters.
Beauty bloggers/editors get so many products they can’t give it away fast enough. And did you know that when brands discontinue a product or change the packaging they usually destroy any leftover products in their warehouse? Think of all those people in need that they could go to! And up until now there wasn’t a viable solution which I’m so happy to be on the forefront of creating!
A few months back I partnered with the non-profit organization, Family-to-Family to develop a Beauty donation program called “Share Your Beauty“, which allows anyone to donate any unopened beauty products to those in need.
Now in only our 4th month in existence, I’m so excited to announce not only have we donated over 12,000 products and as of today we’re officially partnering with LeSportsac!!!! Anyone in NYC is welcome to drop off to the LeSportsac corporate office located in Times Square where we will be doing monthly donations to various shelters in the tristate area.
We’re accepting unopened beauty products (hair, skincare, body products, makeup, nail polish and fragrance) — please do not include anything too complicated like self tanners or fake eyelashes (use your judgement).
Prior to drop off or messengering products, please email us at [email protected] so we can have your name added to the security list and notify LeSportsac how much bags/boxes or products they can expect. Please bring a valid ID when dropping off. Unless you prefer to go through the messengering center which does not require registration.
Drop Off Location NYC:
Address: LeSportsac, 1411 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10018 (Ask for: Paula Spadaccini or Yana Grinyuk)
Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM
Messenger:
Address: LeSportsac, Attn: Paula Spadaccini, 1411 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10018
Hours: 9 AM- 4 PM
**Messenger: must go through freight elevator entrance on 40th and Broadway. No need for registering.
Drop Off Location Westchester:
Products can additionally be donated or mailed direct to Family-to-Family at their Headquarters in Westchester:
Address: Family-to-Family, P.O Box 225, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706 (Attn: Pam Koner)
All the information is also listed at family-to-family.org/share-beauty for any brand or other inquires email us at [email protected]
For anyone not familiar with the back story and more about the Share Your Beauty Program, here’s our story:
Anna Sui Launches new Perfume, La Nuit de Boheme
Last night, I joined Anna Sui at her store in SoHo for the launch of her latest fragrance, La Nuit de Boheme. Some of you may remember La Vie de Boheme which launched last year as part of Sui’s partnership with Interparfums which captured the world of the Romantic Bohemian.
Father’s Day Bourbon
Recently, bourbon has come to the forefront of the spirits world, becoming so popular that some distillers have started running low on their golden brew. While I have been a fan of scotch for some time, I do love the simplicity and american stance that many bourbons provide. And with Father’s Day around the corner, here are a few of our favorites:
How do you use Skype? Tell us for your chance to win a $100 gift card
Hi my loves! As many of you know I’m Skype’s Global Beauty Brand Ambassador and today my fellow ambassadors and I are kicking off the #SkypeSavvyChallenge! Here’s the deal, tell us how you use Skype creatively for your chance to win a $100 gift card to Sephora or Starbucks (your choice). Whether it’s using the message system to check your makeup, skpying with your friends for outfit advice or bringing them into a store with you through your phone to help them pick your wardrobe, we want to hear your secret!