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Weekend Must Do: Creed Collective #CCPOP Holiday Charity Pop Up Shop

CCPOP_InviteBrandsIf you’re in NYC this weekend, the 
Creeds Collective will pop open its doors for a 3-day #CCPOP Holiday Charity Pop Up shopping event in NYC’s Meatpacking District from Friday December 11th – Sunday the 13th. In partnership Redbird Gallery, located directly across the way from the Whitney Museum, the 2nd annual holiday gift emporium will feature Men’s and Women’s brands across accessories, beauty, grooming, home, lifestyle, food and wellness categories – integrated among an array of outrageous activities and lounges.

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There are so many amazing brands participating including Theory of Gaia, who’s Pin Stripe Blazer I’m wearing in the photo above. I want everything from them! I’ve also been checking out the list of other designers and there are so many cool new lines that are now on my radar.

12/10 Join Patricia Field & Pretty Connected in NYC

It’s the end of an era babes! The legendary Patricia Field is closing her NYC boutique in the coming months but before she does we’re hosting her Holiday Extravaganza on Thurs, Dec 10th from 8pm – 11pm at the store!

 Meet the icon herself Patricia Field at hang out with me! Sponsored by Palladio enjoy complimentary Palladio makeovers by artists Ayumi & Dana Doll. Join in on the pizza party and enjoy TY KU Sake & Spirits cocktails while dancing to the tunes of DJ Dyllemma with Patricia Field and our “House of Field” family! 

WHAT:  Patricia Field Holiday Extravaganza

WHEN:  Thurs, Dec 10th from 8pm – 11pm

WHERE:  Patricia Field Boutique at 306 Bowery

RSVP:  [email protected]  

Hope to see you there! xoLara @prettyconnected

Must Do: Museum of Feelings in NYC

museum-of-feeling-kelidascope-room If you’re in or headed to NYC plan a date for the Museum of Feelings. Located in a downtown New York in a tent outside Brookfield Place, it’s the first museum that reacts to emotions and turns them into art. While that may sound emotional, it’s quite the opposite. Get ready to engage your senses through touch, feel, play, listen, imagine, breathe — and don’t forget to dance! The museum consists of 5 interactive rooms, one’s all sparkly and reflective, there’s a kaleidoscope room, one that feels like you’re in cloud.

museum-of-feelings-dance-floorThere’s also a room that when you walk through a ring of light moves around you and the more you jump or move around it changes into all different kinds of patterns and colors, while still maintaining a ring around you. 

Calling all Bendel Gals 

Tuesday night from 6-8pm join Henri Bendel as they unveil their holiday windows for the 2015 season next. Expect a stunning retrospective of renowned fashion illustrator Izak Zenou from floor to ceiling! henri bendel holiday window

Read the fine print on this invite! The first 20 people get their portrait done by Izak Zenou! I would literally die — I’ll be there extra early.

Henri Bendel – 712 Fifth Avenue, NYC. See you there!

This Sunday Brunch with Me at the Refinery Rooftop

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Hi loves! On Sunday I’m guest speaking at the Refinery Rooftop networking event for all the badass babes in food, fashion and lifestyle. Join us for brunch and drinks from 11am-2pm, I’ll be chatting all things blogging, partnerships and there for any questions any of you have on breaking into the industry.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at: https://sorefined.splashthat.com/

9/23: Tune in for Macy’s Fashion’s Front Row featuring Nate Ruess and Jason Derulo

jason derulo performance at macy's front rowLights, camera, fashion! Last week James and I joined Macy’s for the live viewing of Fashion’s Front Row. The show which took place at Madison Square Garden will air nationwide on E! Wednesday, September 23rd at 8pm EST.

The show featured a runway show of designs from Heidi by Heidi Klum Intimates, Hello Kitty, I.N.C International Concepts, Jessica Simpson, Levi’s, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, Sean John, Thalia Sodi, Tommy Hilfiger and Macy’s Imposure featuring Rachel Roy and the Designers of Nineteenth Amendment. Hosted by E! hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, highlights included opening remarks by Diane von Furstenberg on behalf of the CDFA, appearances by Tommy Hilfiger and Heidi Klum, performances by Nate Ruess and Jason Derulo, as well as a surprise performance of YMCA by the Village People. Also the fashion show — or more like the little girl synchronized dance party for the Hello Kitty show is not to be missed!

Global Citizen Festival Partners with H&M to launch limited edition T-Shirt designed by Ed Sheeran and Coldplay

We’re less then a month away from the Global Citizen Festival featuring headliners Beyonce, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Peal Jam! It’s a completely free concert where the only way to get tickets is to good for the planet (how much do you love that?!).

Global Citizen works to help fight extreme poverty and inequality around the world, and support approaches that will make life more sustainable for people and the planet.

I was in H&M the other day and noticed the fashion brand is partnering with Global Citizen to help create a more sustainable fashion future. Recycle your old clothes or purchase an exclusive shirt starting today designed by Coldplay and Ed Sheeran pictured below for a chance to win tickets to the festival and get 20% off your next purchase.

coldplay ed sheeran h&M global citizen shirtYou can also win by heading to GlobalCitizen.org to sign up and earn points. The site shows you all the ways to earn points which includes shares on social media, signing petitions, writing letters to politicians or calling their offices about issues affecting the world’s poor. These points are then redeemable for festival tickets as well as other events.

The Global Citizen Festival will take place September 26 this in Central Park on the Great Lawn. And is hosted by Stephen Colbert, Selma Hayek Pinault, Deborra-Lee & Hugh Jackman, Kerry Washington and Olivia Wilde

As most of you know I work a lot with New York Cares to volunteer at soup kitchens. There’s a number of other volunteer opportunities whether you’re only able to donate your time once in a while or on a regular basis. I strongly encourage any of you have have the time or means to make a difference to do so.

We live in an awesome time where giving back can be through social media, in person or by making donations. Whatever level you’re able to do to make this world a better place I strongly encourage it. As some of you know I co-founded, Share Your Beauty, the first sustainable beauty donation program to donate beauty and hygiene products to shelters in the NYC Tri-State. We regularly host drives and accept products year round in NYC and Westchester for anyone with access products and samples they would like to donate you can learn more HERE.

Women’s Health Mag & FEED Foundation RUN10 FEED10 10K Charity Race

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Women’s Health magazine is kicking off its 2015 RUN10 FEED10 philanthropic race series in partnership with the FEED Foundation on September 20th in New York City. The concept is simple: run a 10k, feed 10 people. WE have raised 3.75 million meals  since starting this initiative and have the hopes of breaking 5 million in 2015.  ABC’s Good Morning America Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee will be the special guest host and will also be running the race with a special group of mommy’s-to-be.

Indie Beauty Expo hits NYC

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Saying I’m an indie beauty product groupie is an understatement. What’s better than a day devoted to up-and-coming beauty products and discovering them BEFORE they become “cult classics”? Nothing. Although it’s really challenging to keep up with all the new brands I keep reading about, so when I heard about the Indie Beauty Expo, I was giddy with anticipation.

You’re Invited! Expore the NEW MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation at Sephora

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Push boundaries and explore new looks with MAKE UP FOR EVER as their ground-breaking “Be Bold. Be Unexpected. Be You.” campaign launches nationally in Sephora stores. The campaign promotes individually and self-expression, featuring renowned transgender fashion model Andreja Pejić and popular actress/fashion blogger Jamie Chung, with cutting-edge makeup looks created by visionary celebrity makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis.