It’s All In The Wand!

There have been some really great, innovative products to recently come onto the market. And I attribute their design and wands to making them so effective and user friendly. Here are some of my new favorites!

1. John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer ($9.99) – John Frieda’s International Creative Consultant and celebrity stylist, Harry Josh presented this product at an event I attended and shared a styling tip–putting hairspray on a toothbrushes then brushing it back to tame flyaways. Although thanks to the new Touch-up Flyaway Tamer, there’s a considerably easier and more convenient way to deal with flyaways (especially for us every-day folks). With similar packaging to a mascara, you just brush away the flyaways using the tamer wand and voila, they are slicked back! It’s not sticky or heavy, easy to apply and lasts for a few hours. It’s the perfect addition to my makeup case for any quick touch-ups I need throughout the day, especially in this heat!

2. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure ($6.99) – Sally Hansen has been blowing it out of the water with all of their new and very innovative launches this year (hello Crackle and Salon Effects!) and I’m all about their Complete Salon Manicure collection. It’s all 5 steps of a manicure (base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, color and top coat) in 1 bottle. And it works! I’ve been rocking their Eel Skin shade (from their Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen spring line) for the past few weeks and my nails are noticeably stronger! It has a thick wand, which makes it surprisingly easier to apply and I can cover my entire nail with two swipes. And I Iove the coverage –2 coats to a perfect manicure. All that’s missing is the hand massage.

3. Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara ($10) – I admit I don’t need this product. My lower lashes are actually quite long but there are plenty who do; including my 16-year old little sister, who wanted to try it. And who better to test how easy to use and how good this product is then a picky, opinionated beauty-obsessed teenager? I equipped her with a wand and she came out of the bathroom with long, perfectly separated lashes and

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The Young and the Restless Launches Jabot

Tracey Bregman (aka Lauren Fenmore) the new face of Jabot

This is awesome! I mean seriously awesome! Emmy Award winning soap opera, “The Young and the Restless” today after being on air since 1973 brings Jabot to life! If you’re watching Y&R today you should know the discussions about launching Jabot on HSN are not fiction. Fusion Brands has struck a licensing deal with CBS Consumer Products and Sony Pictures Television to bring fans a full line of Jabot color cosmetics and skincare products.

The Young and The Restless hits a sentimental cord for me. I grew up on the soap opera. My grandmother falls into the classic immigrant story of turning to soap operas to help her learn English when she moved here. And by the time she did, she was a loyal fan. While I can’t attest to watching it regularly now, I do tune in once in a while (like today) to see what’s happening in Genoa City.

Y&R actress, Tracey Bregman (aka Lauren Fenmore) will appear as the face of the line and will host a HSN special for the collection on June 21 and 22. Ranging in price

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Inside the Chihuly Exhibit

Looking up to a glass blown ceiling

This past weekend I was in Boston and headed to the Chihuly ‘Through the Looking Glass’ exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). If you’re visiting the area (or are local), it’s a must see! Especially if you’re a fan of blown glass. Based in Seattle with his team of glassblowers, Dale Chihuly revolutionized the art.

The exhibit features several rooms of a variety of installations in different colors and styles. There was a glass blown ceiling in one of them which blew my mind! The way the colors reflected and the level of craftsmanship… so beautiful!

Then there we’re also these purple glass beams parked in bark, which I wanted to take home with me. And a variety of glass chandeliers that were simply stunning. Then there were a few rooms which were filled with crazy shapes and colored glass that kind of remind me to of those balloon animals clowns make at kids birthday parties. But I have to say out of all this amazingness, my favorite was this series he did based on the shapes of weaving baskets.

And you know what else I love? That the MFA lets you take pictures! Hopefully you get to make the exhibit, but if not enjoy the pictures.

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The Sartorialist Partner’s with Kiehl’s for Father’s Day

Scott Schuman "The Sartorialist", Lara Eurdolian

The Sartorialist is one of my favorite fashion blogs. I mean how could it not be? Scott Schuman (aka ‘The Sartorialist’) is not only an amazing photographer, but basically pioneered the broadcasting of street fashion and turned photoblogging into art form.

For Father’s Day, he’s partnered with  skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851 to shoot their Father’s Day campaign showcasing a series of images honoring the relationship between dad’s and their children. Scott also collaborated with the brand to create The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Limited Edition Dopp Kit for Men ($55.50). The set features Scott’s must-haves from Kiehl’s and travel essentials and includes their Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash (2.5oz), Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment (2.5oz), Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip Balm (0.17oz), Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream White Eagle (2.5oz) and “Ultimate Man” Scrub Soap (3.2 oz ), packaged in a chic, functional travel case  (created by Italian fashion House Luca Roda!).

The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Dopp Kit for Men

Recently, having the opportunity to meet with Scott, I had a few questions…

Tell me about the The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Limited Edition Dopp Kit for Men and how you picked the products.

I felt very comfortable with Kiehl’s because it was a product I already used, so I knew what I wanted. It’s all based on how you travel. I designed the kit and I was asking Garance [Dore] to draw it out for me so of course she had her own design input. I hate when you just throw everything in a bag and you can’t find anything –like a women’s purse, so I put a lot of pockets in it so you could put things away. I like to put my cuflinks in them.

What was the part about working with Kiehl’s?

They kept sending me free products! That, and being able to celebrate dad’s and shoot that story. I was a stay-at-home dad for two years and I met a lot of dad’s that have a really great relationship with their kids and I really wanted to celebrate that.

What was the creative process for this campaign?

We did a casting and picked a certain amount dad’s, and then went to the park [Bleeker Street Park] that I go to with my kids all the time and I said ‘okay guys, just play. Don’t worry about me, don’t worry about the photographs. I’ll make you look good, you just have fun with your kids’.

What makes you smile?

My girlfriend Garance Dore and my little kids.

Now who’s taking pictures of who Scott?

 

Scott Schuman holding 'The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Dopp Kit'

 

Looking very official interviewing The Sartorialist

 

My "I only have one more question for you" face

Okay fine, technically someone else took the pictures, but still!

The Sartorialist for Kiehl’s Limited Edition Dopp Kit for Men is available exclusively at the Kiehl’s New York Flagship store (109 Third Ave., NYC) and Kiehls.com

What am I wearing? Alice Roi red/white romper, Nicole Miller White Jacket, Vintage black belt, Jill Stuart white shoes

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