Summer Reading: BookSwim the Netflix of Books!

Calling all avid book readers (or in my case wanna-be-avid-book readers), break out your summer reading lists and sign up for BookSwim.  Similar in concept to Netflix, Book Swim is an online books & textbooks service that for a monthly charge allows you to to rent without due dates, late fees or shipping charges.

There are 4 levels of membership:

  • Light reader (3 books at a time) – $23.95/month
  • Casual reader (5 books at a time) – $29.95/month
  • Avid reader (7 books at a time) – $35.95/month
  • Devout Reader (11 books at a time) – $59.95/month

How it works: Browse their selection of books and add any of interest to your ‘Pool’ (which is the equivalent of your ‘Queue’ on Netflix).  You can then organize and prioritize the order.  Then depending on which plan you signed up you’ll receive the books in order of your pool.  If for any reason one of the books is not available, you will get an email in your inbox asking you prefer to have the next book in your Pool sent or to wait for the book to be back in stock.  From there the books are shipped to your doorstep with a prepaid envelope for you to return them at your convenience.  You don’t have to return all the books at once, in fact they recommend

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Daylight Defense by Dermalogica

I was given 3 pieces of advice when leaving for Colorado; bring a good book, watch out for the altitude (drink lots of water), and pack your sunscreen.

Done and done.  Since I don’t like to check baggage, for sunscreen I went with Dermalogica’s Limited Edition Daylight Defense Kit.  It’s very compact and consist of four sun-protecting products all of which are under 3oz, making it the perfect set to bring on my travels.

The Set includes:

  • Solar Defense Booster SPF30 (.34 oz.) – a lightweight face lotion that can be added to your moisturizer, foundation or worn alone for SPF 30 protection.
  • MultiVitamin Body Block SPF20 (1.7 oz) – nourishing body sunscreen that blends effortlessly onto skin with Shea Butter and Evening Primrose that helps hydrate skin and protect against dryness.  It also contains Panthenol which helps skin recover from previous sun damage.
  • After Sun Repair (1.3 oz) – after sun balm that helps repair recent UV damage, and soothe skin from overexposure from the sun.  Formulated with a blend of homeopathic herbs to reduce redness and soothe painful sunburn.
  • Solar Shield SPF15 (.28 oz)- Water resistant, sun protecting moisture stick for lips, ears and nose.

All items in the kit are made with UV Smart Booster Technology, a customized microcapsule that safeguard active vitamins, which burst open upon contact with UV rays to protect against free radicals (what causes wrinkles, loss of elasticity, age spots, discoloration… and all that bad stuff) and is

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Stuart Weitzman Pellets Shoes

To everyone that knows me, it comes as no surprise that I have a bit of a shoe addiction (they can be found along my closet, behind my door, under the bed, and any off-season shoes in my storage closet).  So lately I’ve been trying to be more responsible with my purchasing habits — if for no other reason then space restraints and to avoid being so wasteful.  So my new rule is no overlap – I do not need another pair of black pumps or brown flats no matter how cute or ‘practical’ they are.

When I first came across Stuart Weitzman’s Pellets shoes (the picture does not do them justice) I didn’t even realize they were made of rubber until I tried them on. And to be clear, I am not a jellies kinda gal, I do however lead an event heavy lifestyle, which when it comes to

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You’re Invited! June 21-22, Wella and Brooke Burke to Kick-Off Color Discovery Tour

Wella Professionals is partnering with “Dancing With The Stars” host, Brooke Burke and top NYC salons to kick-off their first ever 8 city Color Discovery Tour.  On June 21 and 22nd, Wella will be taking over the South Street Seaport to educate women about haircolor.

Brooke Burke, will be sharing the secrets behind her haircolor in a special presentation on June 21st at 10am. Once inside Wella’s mobile salon, women will receive a free consultation with colorists from top salons like Mark Garrison and Arrojo Studio and a coupon for a discounted color service at a participating salon.

  • When: Monday, June 21st  – June 22nd
  • Time: 10 am – 6 pm
  • Where: South Street Seaport – Pier 17, 19 Fulton Street, NYC

Wella Professionals will be making stops all summer long in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles.  For more information visit their Facebook page HERE

See you there!

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