So this happened… Yup, lunch with Ann Sui! Every girls dream, right? (Or at least this girls.) I embarked upon the Gramercy Park Hotel for the launch of her new fragrance collection and entered into an enchanted forest of butterflies, moss and ipads. Okay, that may have been a bit of an imaginative
Hosted at the Jane Hotel, Corey Lynn Calter debuted her namesake Corey Fall 2013 collection. Themed the Smoke and Flowers collection she had an unexpected mix of fabrications and prints that took effortlessly-cool to a whole new level. Just the right mix of fitted with slouchy that gave the clothes a fabulous edge
Does your beauty blog rock? If so, here’s your chance to show us what you got. I’m partnering with hair queen, Rita Hazan in search of the Next Top Beauty Blogger! If that sounds like you (or someone you know), enter our Facebook contest for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip and pampering in NYC!
All you have to do is “Like” the Rita Hazan Facebook page, nominate your blog or your favorite blog by sharing the link (click HERE). Top 5 entries with the most “Likes” on their Facebook post go before will go before the Expert Panel of judges, which consists of Rita Hazan herself, internationally renowned beauty and lifestyle consultant Mickey Williams and me!
Not since the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang have I been this excited for a car. Provided this one doesn’t fly, but it sure looks like it can. Meet “smart forjeremy”, the white electric car with ready-for-lift-off wings (which light up like igniting rockets), designed by fashion designer, Jeremy Scott.
It was an enchanting evening… everything you’d expect and more from The School of American Ballet’s 2013 Winter Ball. Themed A Night in the Far East, the annual charity gala raised more than $1.1 Million for Scholarships and School Programs. Hosted at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center earlier this week, the evening was sponsored by legendary French MaisonVan Cleef & Arpels. Cocktails began at 7pm and dinner at 8pm, followed by a one-time-only performance by the advanced students of The School of American Ballet choreographed by Silas Farley, who was selected by Peter Martins, Artistic Chairman of The School of American Ballet.
“We are thrilled to announce that we achieved our goal of $1.1 million. The overwhelming generosity of our sponsor Van Cleef as well as our attendees and donors made for a fantastic celebration last night,” said Margie Van Dercook, executive director of The School of American Ballet. “Their much-appreciated donations will provide scholarships to aspiring young dancers as well as support the School’s student life programs.”
The highlight of my evening as most of you saw and remarked on Facebook and Instagram — the moment the world stopped — was when I met Carolina Herrera. I was walking down the stairs of Lincoln Center when I saw Mrs. Herrera in the lobby. Fully shaking I approached her to introduce myself and express what a fan I am. She’s a vision, elegantly dressed and
On Thursday night, I partnered with Lucky Magazine to host the grand opening of the new PANDORA store in SoHo alongside Lucky’s Accessories Editor, Melissa Lum and fellow blogger, Helena Glazer of Brooklyn Blonde. It was a charmed night, filled with bubbly, shopping and some of the most delectable cupcakes I’ve had to date. (Note to self, next time I’m in Williamsburg, stop by Sips & Bites).
PANDORA I’m huge into customizing and personalizing your own looks so imagine how much fun it was to host an event where guests literally had hundreds of charms to choose from. Plus, much like me PANDORA is all about mixing and stacking jewelry from rings, to bracelets to necklaces so I had a blast helping fans play dress up. And then there was the stories… one customer was telling me how every year for her birthday her boyfriend buys her a new charm. Another had been collecting them since High School and was almost done with her bracelet.
Naturally, I have a few PANDORA favorites — which PANDORA created tent cards throughout the store to note our Lucky Picks! My first and foremost is the Royal Crown necklace
I’m so excited to be partnering with Lucky Magazine for the Grand Opening of the PANDORA store in SoHo! From 6-8pm join Lucky’s Accessories Editor, Melissa Lum, fellow blogger, Helena Glazer of Brooklyn Blonde and myself for some bubbly, shopping and giveaways.
Hope you can make it!
PANDORA, 494 Broadway (between Spring & Broome).
It’s been two years since the last Harry Potter film was released but fans have far from forgotten about their Hogwarts friends. Clearly a classic, the films are destined to inspire a world a magic for generations to come. Or so is evident by the line that formed to meet the infamous “Weasley Twins,” James and Oliver Phelps at the Harry Potter: The Exhibition at NYC’s Discovery Times Square (the exhibit runs through April 7th learn more HERE). Starting at 4am a line formed that wrapped around the corner to meet the twins. — they we’ren’t scheduled to arrive until 11am.
After hours of signing autographs, I sat down with the dynamic duo
TheBlush.com recently toured the US hosting parties at Sephora stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. At each event, they featured a blogger challenge in which top beauty bloggers to pick their 5 beauty must-haves for winter in five minutes with only a $100 budget. Well, I won New York City so one lucky winner gets to win my favorite product from the list (and mostly likely the reason I won — I picked the best blush!), NARS blush in shade Sin.
There are 2 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry.
1. Follow @PrettyConnected on Instagram and like any post that the blush is featured in.
2. Follow @PrettyConnected on twitter & tweet, “Follow @prettyconnected and RT for your chance to win NARS blush in Sin #PCgiveaway http://bit.ly/Xfyw7B” or tweet us why you want to win using the hashtag #PCgiveaway
Extra Credit: Leave a comment under this post telling us why you want to win
Enter by March 1st. All local, state and federal laws apply. US residents only. One winner will be chosen at random by March 3rd.
When getting ready for Valentine’s Day what better place to stop for some last minute gifts then Victoria’s Secret? I recently visited the Herald Square location to do a little shopping and meet two of VS’s Angels, Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge!
{Interview time with Candice Swanepoel}
LARA: What’s the best part about being an Angel?
CANDICE: It’s definitely a big title that every model wants and the recognition you get from the industry and the world, but for me the best thing is being able to travel to beautiful islands and to call the beach my office. That and being with the best people every time.
LARA: What are you most looking forward to on Valentine’s Day?
CANDICE: I’m funny on Valentine’s Day, I don’t expect too much. I do try to step out of comfort zone and wear something sexy and different. Also my boyfriend should plan something nice for us, it’s his day too.
Candice’s V-Day Gift Picks:
Very Sexy Push-Up Bra $55 – $68
Very Sexy Lace Garter Slip: $88
Victoria’s Secret Eau De Parfum Gift Set: $45
Victoria’s Secret Vosges Chocolates
{Lara interviewing Lily Aldridge}
LARA: What’s the best part about being an Angel?
LILY: Everything! It’s the best job in the world, I’m so blessed to be apart of Victoria’s Secret. It’s so much fun and getting to do the fasihon show and being the face of the company. It’s just such an honor.
