Together for almost 20 years and collaborators in business for 10, Gregorio Ruggeri & Craig Longhurst moved to New York 5 years ago. Perfecting the fine art of aesthetics has always been something that has, and still is, a constant mantra for them both. And it sure shows in the design and attention to detail in every corner of Salon Ruggeri.
This Friday, it’s time! The Birchbox Summer Beauty Shop is officially launching at select Gap stores across the country! The eight-week experience will run through the end of July in seven flagship Gap locations in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Houston.
Love is in the air and we are feeling charitable. Join us in spreading the positive vibes at Big Love Weekend, a two-day wellness campaign to support and raise funds for God’s Love We Deliver, the NYC-based non-profit that cooks and delivers more than 1.2 million meals each year to those in the New York metropolitan area who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
Your pampered pet deserves to jetset like moi! Give them the luxury VIP (Very Important Pet) treatment in Paris, New York, Miami, California, or wherever your private plane takes you. Don’t worry, you can bring the maids too – additional fees will apply.
Here’s a fun fact (if you like dogs): During hotel renovations from 1905-1907, Le Meurice workers took in a stray greyhound that had been living on-site. Hotel personnel then adopted the dog, and it soon became the mascot and inspiration for the Meurice’s.
Amenities:
Complimentary pet basket, custom-designed bowls with the nameplates, name tag
Specific menus and food options available
Grooming
Dog walking in the Tuileries Garden
Pet Fee:
Available Upon Request
Restrictions:
Cats and dogs only
Located on one of Paris’ most fashionable streets, the Mandarin Oriental Paris boasts an array of pet amenities sure to please the most fickle feline (moi) or pampered pooch.
Amenities:
A chilled glass of champagne for the humans and a chilled bowl of water at check-in
A welcome letter from the Mandarin Oriental Paris mascot Archie Lewoof, a border terrier whose pet parent Philippe Leboeuf is the hotel’s GM
Linen Mat, name tag, feeding dishes
In-room dining menu for dogs and cats; well-behaved pets welcome in restaurant Camélia
Pet Fee:
Available Upon Request
Restrictions:
1 pet maximum
Not that they are bragging or anything, but the Gansevoort was voted the nation’s “Pet Friendliest Destination” by the readers of Animal Fair magazine. That’s what they tell me at least….
Amenities:
Premium treats from the Barking Zoo, pet bed, mat with a monogram, small fiji water, food and water bowls, toys, and a collar tag that reads: “I am staying at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC.”
Pet enhancements: Personalized pet bed, name tag, and puppy purse (don’t attempt with a feline, merci!)
Pet Fee:
Additional fee of $100 per stay for the first pet and an additional $25 for the second pet per stay
Restrictions:
Two cats or dogs of any size
Looking to spot the hottest camera-ready pets? The Muse is an impressively pet-friendly hotel, having hosted everything from snakes and penguins to a pig, all in town for castings and on-screen debuts. Ginger, a teacup Pomeranian, serves as the “Director of Pet Relations.”
Amenities:
Pet bowls and bed
Pet sitting, grooming, walking, massage and acupuncture services
Pet Fee:
No additional charge
Restrictions:
None: Any number of pets, no size or weight restrictions
Pampered Pooch and a Hers and Furs package (starting at $229) – Provides in-room pedicures for a guest and pet
Your pet should never have to lift a paw (I don’t)!
Amenities:
Organic treats from Bocce’s Bakery, bedding, food and water bowls
Pet goldfish: Don’t have a mangy dog or fancy feline (or want to torture you cat)? The hotel is happy to provide a goldfish at your request at no extra cost, which you can take home with you. Note: Nowhere does it say there is an extra charge if the goldfish meets an untimely death. Whoops?
Not that I care, but there is a dog park complete with fire hydrant water stations, bespoke benches, and garden design by Rebecca Cole.
Pet Fee:
No additional charge
Walking and a more extensive grooming menu can all be arranged through the concierge for an extra fee
Restrictions:
No size or weight restrictions
Between the bronzed bods and bedside amenities, any pet will feel pampered both inside the resort and lounging at the pool.
Amenities:
Mats, bowls, and Yip-Yap breath mints
Epic Pet Getaway Package – pedicures, shampoo, toys, and one-hour daily walks
Pet Fee:
No additional charge
Epic Pet Getaway package (Extra Fee)
Restrictions:
None: Any number of pets, no size or weight restrictions
No off-limit areas for pets in the resort – feel free to take pets to the pool to tan (sunscreen required for the hairless breeds)
Amenities:
A personalized sign bearing the pet’s name hanging outside the door
Food bowl, nightly turndown with a toy and tasty housemade treats from the pastry kitchen
(Dogs) Furry Friends Menu –Each meal includes one protein selection (hard-boiled eggs, salmon, chopped chicken or burger patty) and two sides (rice, peas, oatmeal, cottage cheese, chopped pineapple or sliced apple), with an option to add an extra dog biscuit for dessert. Guests are also welcome to bring their dogs along to a meal in the outdoor dining areas at Jimmy’s Pub or Oak Grill.
Pet Fee:
Starting at $150 for the first animal and $50 for the second, with a two-pet limit per room
Restrictions:
All pets welcome from felines to parrots and pigs.
A life of luxury isn’t always caviar and sun basking. Or is it?
The new year is a time to relax, refresh and beautiful your body and mind. Contrary to popular belief, I don’t spend EVERY day jet-setting, eating caviar, and lounging.
Dreaming of mingling with celebrities, beauty bloggers, and industry insiders? Now is your chance! BeautyCon, a fashion and beauty summit for the internet’s most influential beauty and fashion icons, is coming to New York on May 24th at Pier 36.
It’s here, New York Fashion Week ! This isn’t my first rodeo so with over 20 shows covering backstage and the runway, I have my survival kit on lockdown (although I add to it every season with new and better discoveries). For up-to-the-minute updates from the shows, be sure to follow me on instagram and twitter at @prettyconnected.
