Bib +Tuck is a super chic members-only online community for women to trade fashion items. Bringing the hippest fashionistas together so that each can find the “new” in another’s “old” the site is filled with designer finds, vintage wants and everything in between. How it works is you photograph and sell items through their site, once they are purchased or “Tucked” that $$ goes into a bank account that you can use towards purchasing someone else’s wardrobe. This week I was Tucked for an interview and featured on the site! So what’s
This week, you may have noticed on Instagram I was tagging my adventures and favorite places using the hashtag #FUZENation. In partnership with Fuze Teas and Glam, the duo teamed up to celebrate individuals and the layers that make us who we are. My obvious label: fashion and beauty expert or blogger; however that’s only one part of my ever-curious, adventure-seeking personality.
[Images from Instagram: FUZE Tea, ping-pong at SPiN, Per Se (finally I made it!), DIY night (bracelets and head-bands), Long-boarding, Beach trip, Tommy Bahama restaurant (bc it’s always a challenge to find a good business meetings spot that also has good food in Midtown…)]
I would also label myself as a closet DIY-er, wannabe runner and long-boarder, art lover, outdoors-woman, beach seeker, table tennis enthusiast (I’m SPiN New York’s #1 member), fantastic rummy and backgammon player and definite foodie. I’m also a bit of a townie…
This week I was featured on Heaven Has Heels as part of an editor’s “We never leave home without…” series. My answer, sunglasses! Or to be exact, “Sunnies. I pack at least two or three pairs.” (And for the record when I was asked the question it was in reference to traveling… I don’t actually carry three pairs of sunglasses in my purse.)
I can’t think of too many ways to top a morning then by getting to visit Ricky’s Headquarters for a custom mani by the insanely talented (and top nail artist), Miss Pop Nails, (aka Simcha Whitehill) using my favorite matte nail polish line, Knock Out Cosmetics! Teaming up with Ricky’s + Knock Out + Miss Pop is a dream!
Nail art is such a huge trend right now, and while “half moon” mani’s have been all the rage for some time, we’ve recently been seeing the new “window” manicures (which is a fancy way of saying part of your natural nail is exposed), get some attention. Simcha took all of it to the next level by creating a Leopard Moon Window Mani! If you get Ricky’s news letter you should be getting our newsletter today. Yes, that’s my hand…
Since partnering with Wantable since last month, I’ve been gushing about the subscription service website! It’s a must try for any makeup junkie’s or jewelry addicts, as it lets you fill out a beauty or jewelry product profile (it’s quick and easy) and then sends you 4-6qty full-size premium makeup products or 3-5qty boutique jewelry pieces (depending on if you ope for the makeup or jewelry box) based on your preferences.
This month to celebrate my partnership with the brand, I’m giving away six one-month subscriptions to 6 lucky fans! Each option counts as a separate entry. Here’s how to enter:
1. Leave a comment under this post on why you want to win.
2. Follow @prettyconnected and @wantableco on twitter tweet about the giveaway using the hashtag #PC4Wantable OR TWEET something similar to: Follow @prettyconnected & RT for ur chance to win a 1month @wantableco beauty or jewelry subscription. #PC4Wantable http://bit.ly/1753JTk
3. Follow @PrettyConnected on Instagram and like the post that matches this giveaway. http://instagram.com/p/alb5h3tDvm/
**Extra credit if you subscribe to follow my blog or “Like” Pretty Connected on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected
Additionally from June 13 – June 20th Wantable is giving away 3 Matt & Nat bags filled with with EcoTools products. To enter click HERE.
As summer heats up it’s important to take a moment for a little R&R and pampering and we did just that. And at my favorite store in NYC no less! On Tuesday night I had the pleasure of hosting an event with skincare brand, Skyn Iceland at the private event space at Henri Bendel’s (where you an now purchase Skyn Iceland products). We transformed the room into a relaxing mecca offering manicures by Spa Nail, cold juice pressed drinks from Liquiteria and the most amazing gluten-free cupcakes (arguably the most amazing cupcakes ever) by Kaked, and of course some bubbly to toast summer. Guests enjoyed an eye cooling bar using Skyn Iceland’s Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels, which instantly de-puff eyes in 10 minutes and are everything you need to look refreshed after a night out or not enough sleep. There were also stress tests on hand, which involved putting a strip under your tongue for 30 seconds and it reads your stress level — on a scale of 20 to 91+ I got a 130 which was a bit of an awakening that maybe I need to slow down a bit!
Everything you need to Cool Down and Cool Off for Summer!
We also showed off the perfect summer products to help you cool off and cool down (the theme of the event) and have healthy, radient skin. The products included the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels, Glacial Cleansing Cloths with Biospheric Complex (foaming cleansing wipes perfect for any girl, or man on the go!), Arctic Face Mist, which is the most refreshing spray toning mist and is filled with vitamins. It’s incredibly refreshing and another product I carry around if I’m out all day in the sun. And lastly the ANTIDOTE Cooling Daily Lotion with Biospheric Complex which is a cooling, lightweight moisturizing lotion perfect for red and irritated, oily or acne-prone skin. All of Skyn Iceland’s products are paraben free and great for sensitive skin.
I have an exciting announcement! I’ve been asked to extend my partnership with Wantable to help curate their makeup and jewelry box for this month’s June box!
Wantable is a subscription service that helps you discover new jewelry and makeup brands and products for $36/month or $40 for a one time purchase. Based on your style and beauty profile, they hand pick 3-5 boutique jewelry pieces or 4-6 full-size cosmetic items and ship them to you direct. (Think Birchbox, only with Wantableyou’re getting full size beauty product instead of samples and there’s also a jewelry option). Best part is the shipping is free and your purchase is 100% guaranteed. If you’re not satisfied there’s a return slip included so you can ship the items back for a full refund.
So while I have no idea what you’ll get in your box (it all depends on your profile settings, ie. if you only want lipstick, that’s all you’ll get, if you want a combination of eye and nails then that’s what you can expect… and then of course shade ranges and other details you share). Here are my picks for this month’s beauty box month! (Pssst, click HERE to enter for your chance to win some of my favorite products)
Knockout Nail Polish – My favorite matte nail polish line. We have a full range of shades! There’s so much you can do with matte nail polish it’s is great on it’s own or as a single nail as an accent. Also with nail art being such a huge trend this season, matte makes for a great base or fun opportunity to mix textures.
Lise Watier – One of the top prestige brands in Canada, Lise Watier has a full line of luxurious products which I’m so excited you may see some of their eye or lip gloss products in this months box. Their lip gloss lights up when you open the packaging, offering a flawless application no matter the lighting. I’ve spent a lot of time with this makeup brand and could not recommend it more.
Besame – Wantable actually introduced me to this makeup line and their red lipstick is beautiful. Gorgeous packaging, great pigment, it’s so glam!
Susan Posnick – We’re debuting her line of ColorEyeDefine this month that has an eye liner pencil on one end and self-dispensing eye shadow on the other! The eye liner is at an angled slant making for a flawless application and coupled with a complimentary eyeshadow on the other side, it’s a must-have for any makeup bag.
FACE Stockholm – one of my favorite makeup brands. Wantable is carrying a wide range of products from blush, to eyes and lips. It’s a
It was a picture perfect day on Saturday as we celebrated the 6th annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Hosted by Matthew McConaughey (who was escorted by his lovely wife Camila Alves), 7,000 New Yorkers braved the heat and took the ferry to Liberty Island where the match took place. My group was fortunate enough to enjoy the match in the VIP section where the bubbly was non-stop flowing and the crowd could not have been more handsome. Straight out of a Gatsby fantasy, it’s I look forward to this event every year. DJ Nick Cohen got the crowd riled up, especially at the end of the match when the scene turned into a fill out dance party.
As summer nears and the weather gets warmer it’s hard not to fantasize about getting out of town and planning new travel destinations and spending some quality time with the wonderful friends in my life. Unfortunately, My schedule has been so crazy recently, I haven’t had a second to plan anything — I’ve been fantasizing about going somewhere tropical (maybe St. Thomas, Costa Rica, or South America). Although my true desire is to do a month in Europe; spend time in Paris, visit Berlin and make it to Greece and Maldives. (If I keep running with this fantasy, I may never return.)
A lot of this need to explore dates back to last summer, when I was invited an a impromptu press trip to Poland with some of my best blogger/beauty friends, Rachel from Birchbox, Felicia from This, That, Beauty, and Danielle, The Style and Beauty Doctor. This was our first trip together and it could not have been a better time! Nothing but beautful weather, great conversation and endless exploration! We were invited to attend the inaugural Polska Cosmeticsconference and Beauty Forum Expo and to learn more about the Polish beauty industry, and what we got was so much more. Shopping trips, dance clubs, museum visits, walking tours from downtown to old town and between.
Remember back in March when I hosted the grand opening of the NEW Pandora store in NYC with Lucky Magazine? If not, pretend (you can see the post HERE). Well turn to page 46 of the June issue of Lucky Magazine — now on stands (or see below, or visit LuckyMag.com…) and bam, there I am!
