Even as a natural blonde, bi-monthly coloring is a must for my ashy roots. After my regular visits to the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Chelsea, is top of mind. When you spend the money and time on color treatments, maintaining that long-lasting vibrancy is a priority. With over thirteen years of color care product testing under my belt, I can recommend these products with confidence!
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! Yesterday, my feature went up on Kmart’s blog. Check it out my interview with the mega-retailer and the behind-the-scene images from my upcoming video shoot: kmrt.us/Q2LEXH
Get the look! All the clothing in my feature is currently available on Kmart.com with details posted on their blog. My favorite outfit was the Sofia by Sopfia Vergara Women’s Color Block Dress, pictured below ($29.99 on sale for $19.99).
I have to give a big hair shout out to Drybar, for my bomb $40 blow-out. Makeup done by moi using Smashbox Lipstick in Electric Pink, NARS Eye Color Makeup pencil in Black Moon, Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation SPF 16, and Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess.
Last night, my lovely intern and peeked the new LOFT location in Rockefeller Center that will be the brands first NYC Concept Store. Officially opening today, LOFT has a series of events this month and partnerships happening in celebration.
Filled with fun printed shorts and maxis, silver metallic knits, colorful accessories and easy basics, the store offers an affordable and fun range of summer essentials.
June 1st OPENING DAY – Get a LOFT summer tote with purchase of $75 or more.
June 8th: GRAND OPENING EVENT HOSTED BY REFINERY29 – Get styled by a Refinery29 editor and receive a Fall 2012 LOFT Collection necklace with purchases of $100 or more.
June 15th: Get a LOFT dip-dye clutch with purchases of $100 or more.
June 22nd: Get a Bliss Spa manicure and exclusive LOFT nail polish with purchases of $100 or more.
June 29th: Get a Drybar blowout with purchases of $100 or more.
And in case you’re wondering what $100 can get you at LOFT — scope this great outfit I picked up with the gift card they gave me. Lucky for me the sweater and sandals we’re 50% off keeping me on budget.
Disclaimer: a complimentary $100 gift card was given to Pretty Connected by LOFT. Pretty Connected was under no obligation to write this post.
