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The perfect holiday hair combo: Fekkai and Jennifer Behr!

IMG_4861‘Tis the season to glam up your tresses and Fekkai definitely taught me a thing or two about holiday hair! I recently visited the salon for what can only be described as a complete hair transformation. Fekkai teamed up with hair accessories designer Jennifer Behr for the evening and her collection makes for the perfect accent for any holiday look.

 With the cold months ahead one of the first battles when it comes to healthy hair is combating winter dryness. Fekkai recently launched their PrX Reparatives Collection, which is designed to transform dry unmanageable hair into soft silky hair with movement. The collection consists of the PrX Shampoo ($30-$49), PRX Conditioner ($30-$49), PrX Preparative Intensive Fortifying Mask ($49) and PrX Reparatives 3 Day Transformation ($100).IMG_4877

My fabulous Fekkai stylist, Hos Hounkpatin, used the shampoo and conditioner on my hair as well as Fekkai styling products and as embarrassing as it is

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How to Hair: Knot It Up

image (7)Any hairdo that can look so chic and encourages an element of messy, I’m all over. The high top knot bun has been all the rage this season and my friends at Schwarzkopf Professional shared a quick how to for the signature “Knot it Up” look compliments of SP Brand Ambassadors Nicole Hartmann. Get the look, here’s how:

  • image (8)Start by securing strands into a high ponytail and then apply a small amount of OSiS Shape Gloss Wax by Schwarzkopf Professional, which will give hair sleek texture, satin-like control and high gloss shine.
  • Then divide hair into two sections and twist each section to the right.
  • Next twist both sections together, working towards the left, as if you were making a rope.
  • Once twisted, tie the bottom with a hair elastic and gently pull the rope apart, working from the bottom up. You will be left with a somewhat deconstructed rope.
  • Then work hair to the top of your head, securing the knot with bobby pins.
  • For a movable and touchable control, finish the look with OSiS Elastic Flexible Hold Hairspray by Schwarzkopf Professional.

Talking beauty with Molly Sims

image040Recently I caught up with the ever so delightful model/actress (and new mom!), Molly Sims at BLOW salon in NYC for a special event hosted by Rembrandt and Neutrogena.  It was an evening filled with teeth whitening touch ups, hair blow-outs and mini makeovers by Neutrogena brand ambassador Amy Oresman.

While at the event I ran into Shy from the Beauty and the Feast Blog and together we took the opportunity to ask Mrs. Sims a few questions and get the 411 on her beauty essentials (and then of course I saw props and conned everyone into taking a funny pic).

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Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! How did your life change once you became a mother?

Molly Sims (MS): My showers got really short! I went from a 30 minute shower, which is terrible to admit, to like a two minute one. I used to have a lot more time on my hands, and now there’s

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Gift Guide: Last minute gifts for him

For the stylish man that’s always on the go here are some of our favorites!

{Man about town}

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1. Sennheiser Momentum headphones ($349.95) – Most high quality headphones these days seemed to be targeted for kids — huge logos, made of plastic and offered in a whole variety of colors. Don’t get us wrong we love those too, however Sennheiser is our top choice for a more grown up sense of style if you will, with metal and leather, they’re timeless and so chic on. It’s not overly branded and gaudy and offers great sound. It’s sturdy, solid feeling and a true comfortable over the ear fit that aren’t too tight even with glasses on.

2. myCharge portable phone chargers ($39.99 – $99.99) – They’re a lifesaver. If you’re constantly on the go and have chronic low-phone-bettery disease, then myCharge could change your life. Their battery paks last anywhere from 4 – 27 hours of talk time depending on the model.  myCharge is available for Blackberry, Motoaloa, Nokia, Samsung, iPhone and tablet users.

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Gift Guide: Gifts that keep on giving…

Long be the days when a subscription implies you’re getting a magazine (although that’s still a great gift in my book). Now there’s a everything from a bacon of the month club to cheese to wine, coffee, beauty products… here are some of our favorites!


1. Craft Coffee ($19.99 – $29.99/mo) – Subscription based artisan coffee delivered fresh to your doorstep. We’re talking 12 oz of great coffee to sample every month from 3 different roasters. Each bag is nicely labeled with variety, origin, production, roasting and tasting notes. craftcoffee.com

2. Zagat Wine Club ($139.99/12 bottles) – Imagine… A case of 12 carefully selected wines sent to you every three months. That means that at minimum, you have at least one bottle on hand every week! Plus they’re so confident in their experts that there’s a 100% money-back guarantee if a wine ever fails to meet your expectations. zagatwine.com

3. Birchbox Men’s  ($20/mo) –  Most women know Birchbox as a great way to sample new beauty, skincare and hair products from brand favorite like NARS, Stila, Smashbox, Benefit… on the cheap ($10/mo). Now, men can get in on the same great product curation every month spanning grooming and lifestyle products. birchbox.com

4. GLOSSYBOX ($21/month) – Founded in Berlin, GLOSSYBOX is similar to Birchbox in concept, however while Birchbox is strong in bringing in new products from brands you know, love, and have likely purchased from your local Sephora; Glossybox is great for learning about new international products and brands you may have never heard of or tried before. Plus the wrapping is divine. It truly feels like you’re getting a present every month. Check out their holiday gifting specials: glossybox.com/gifts

 

Laser Hair Removal – What to Expect with Permanent Hair Removal

The Laser Hair Removal Experience: What to expect when using this permanent hair removal method.

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 If you’re searching for the best way to remove hair, chances are you’ve decided shaving and waxing aren’t the most effective tactics.  That’s because they don’t offer a permanent hair removal solution. Laser hair removal, however, does indeed offer permanent results.

 Learn more about what to expect with laser hair removal by reading these frequently asked questions below.

How does it work?

Laser hair removal works by sending a beam of light energy that travels through the shaft of your hair to reach the hair pigment. As the pigment is heated by the light energy, the hair follicle is disabled and prevented from re-growing.

How many treatments does it take to achieve permanent hair removal?

Only hair in the active growth stage has enough pigment present for laser hair removal to work and disable the follicle. Because of this, it will take several treatments for laser hair removal to deliver permanent results.  Depending on how fast your hair grows and much hair you have, you can repeat the procedure two to six weeks after you original treatment. Most users will begin to notice results after a few treatments, but it can take up to six months to a year to achieve permanent hair removal. 

Does it work for all hair colors?

Because the laser energy targets the pigment found in hairs, it works best on

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Gift Guide: $25 and under

From stocking stuffers to hostess presents to secret santa gift! Here are some of our favorite finds for under $25!

Pretty Connected Holiday gift guide

1. Henri Bendel Cafe Girl List ($15), Cafe Girl Mug ($25) – I’m a Bendel’s girl, I love everything about walking into their Fifth Avenue store, the history, the decor and their signature line.  They have a great assortment of gifts under $25, two of which you can find in my kitchen. Their over-size mugs are a pleasure to wake up to and their line of magnetic note pads are perfect for hanging on the fridge for your grocery lists.

2.Prestat Rocket Bauble Christmas Ornament ($12.95) – This ornament is filled with Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Truffles! (Just the thought of it makes me drool a little.) It’s no wonder they are the chosen chocolate company of Queen Elizabeth ll — and were served at Kate and Will’s wedding. Perfect for a hostess gift, housewarming or late night choc-attack. Additional truffle flavors available, purchase through chelseamarketbasket.com

3. Kusmi Tea Essentials ($21.96) – This is my go-to hostess gift. It never fails, everyone loves tea or entertains guests that do. This sampler set includes 24 individually-wrapped

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Gift Guide: Fab Finds Under $50

If you’re stressing over the less then 2 week mark before Christmas, don’t there’s still time! (Plus now’s the time to shop, holiday prices are dropping!). Here are some of our favorite gift ideas for under $50.

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Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil Set ($32, $75 value) – In a world where eyeliner pencils are generally harder formulas, I’m grateful for Laura Mercier’s Kohl Eye Pencils, which glide on smoothly and have a much softer formula then other brands on the market. It”s easy to apply on the inside lining of the eyelid & the base of the lashes for a stand alone look, or it can be smudged and worked onto the eyelid for a smokey effect. This set comes in 5 Shades include Stormy Grey, Black Violet, Brown Copper, Black Gold and Black Navy.

Incase Capsule headphones ($49.95) – These are a great set of portable headphones for any commuters or travelers on your list. Both stylish and practical, they come with three different eartip sizes that are interchangeable for your most optimal comfort and fit. The audio cable features an integrated mic and remote to control audio playback and works with for sound and calls with Apple products (iPhone, iPod, iPad and MacBook).

Everlane The Solid Tote ($35) – I love this website. Everlane offers really great basics that can be worn on repeat without them getting tired. It’s an ease tote that fits comfortably over the shoulder, for carrying anything from groceries to your laptop. 

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Join PC & Refinery29 for Tinseltown!

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Last night, I hosted the DIY station for Refiner29’s pop-up shop, Tinseltown and had guests make and decorate their own holiday cards using Sarah Reynolds signature frame stationary.

The pop-up shop officially opens today and runs through the weekend. So head over to 201 Mulberry Street and do some holiday shopping, get a makeover (and tattoo — theirs a falsey station!), and make some cards!

{My DIY card station}

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1509 Essential Oils

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Whatcha up to this weekend? I was recently given a sample of 1509 essential oils and they are exquisite. They are hosting an event this Saturday December 15th, 1-6pm at Perry Gargano, 242 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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