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Jenny McCarthy, Donnie Wahlberg, Sherri Shepherd and Perez Hilton celebrated the grand opening of NYC’s newest rooftop bar/lounge. Great cocktails, bar food and awesome views. Located 251 west 48th st. @theatticnyc |
The Attic Rooftop – Grand Opening – NYC
Guerlain Spa – at The Waldorf Astoria – NYC
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Now that the weather has finally gotten nice and we are starting to spend our days outdoors and planning our summer vacations everyone knows that are a few things we all need to do to look bikini ready and feel beautiful. The Guerlain Spa in the historic Waldorf Astoria has several new treatments just for this reason. The newly launched facial series, body slimming series and waxing series: guests receive a value on spa pampering by scheduling three or six visits recommended for best results. |
New York Cruise Lines – Introduces The North River Lobster Company – to Pier 81 – NYC
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The other night a few writers and I got a chance to experience what I believe is a gem not discovered yet, right here in midtown manhattan. Just opened in mid may The North River Lobster Company is located at pier 81 just west of Times Square in the Hudson River. The boat resembles a real Lobster Shack, serves am amazing casual , but quality a lacarte seafood menu, and specialty cocktails as well buckets of beer and good wine. The best part is that there is no ticket to purchase to get on board so you can enjoy the sailing, order some food , and watch the skyline as long as you like. There are 4 sailings daily and the complete schedule and menu can be found on http://www.northriverlobsterco.com This is an experience not to miss this summer in NYC! #sawtheclaw |
New Taste of The Upper West Side – Best Of The West – 2014
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The Taste of the Upper West Side has been one of my favorite foodie events for a while now. This year they stepped it up and made it even more special. The Best of the west which was on a Saturday night was the last of a three day food and wine lovers dream which also included a soiree in the park on thursday night and comfort classics on friday with over 40 chefs preparing our favorite comfort food recipes. This year The Best of the West honored Daniel Boulud. World-renowned chef and owner Daniel Boulud of Daniel, Café Boulud, db Bistro Moderne, DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Boulud Sud and Epicerie Boulud culminated in a magical evening with music by the Silver Arrow Band, spectacular food, and fantastic cocktails. Hosted by Jill Martin the chefs prepared specialty dishes in honor of Mr. Boulud and the crowd was having a great time. @NewTasteUWS |
Lacoste – Media Breakfast – to celebrate – The French Open
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Lacoste hosted a media breakfast to celebrate the French Open Tennis Tournament. Lacoste is a sponsor and we got to see some of the designs the players might be wearing throughout the tournament. We were treated to pastries, french toast, games of ping pong and DIY stations to decorate our new Lacoste Tennis Shoes. |
Olivia & Joy – Fall Preview – NYC
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Olivia and Joy had its Fall 2014 preview recently and the handbags were great. There were great clutches, backpacks that were super cute and great for back to school looks and bags that were functional for work in many colors and patterns and can transcend into bags you can wear out in the evening. The prices are amazing as well. These bags will be available soon at retailers such as Macys or at http://www.oliviaandjoy.com @Oliviaandjoy |
Jason Binn and DUJOUR Magazine – Annual Memorial Day Party – at Harlow East – Sag Harbor, NY
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Dujour Magazine CEO Jason Binn once again hosted his annual Memorial Day Party. For the Hamptons crowd this is a sign that summer is here and the Hamptons party circuit is in full swing. Richie Notar is bringing his Harlow outpost to Sag Harbor this summer. The menu focuses on summer favorites like a great raw bar, tons of seafood and great drinks. In attendance were Housewives Ramona Singer, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly as well as the usual socialites who summer here. It was a family affair as well as many brought their kids to celebrate Memorial Day.         |
SKICKS Sneakers – Debut Collection – Launches in NYC #Skickssneakers @_Skicks
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Jordana Schrager, a University of Michigan student and big sports fan herself wanted to show support for her school and saw that there was something missing. Yes, there was apparel with school logos, but every college kid loves their sneakers, especially students who love sports and even the ones who are there just for support. Business minded and with a background in art and design she launched Skicks. A line of well made, comfortable, low top and high top sneakers designed with the school logos. Right now she is focusing on the big powerhouse schools but will eventually make it to every campus store nation wide. Her sneakers are available in about 30 schools right now and will be available online at http://www.Skicks.com very soon. Prices are $59.99 for low tops and $69.99 for high tops. |
Kicker – First Ever Home and Personal Audio Demo in New York City
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Senior product developers gathered in NYC along with Vice President of Marketing Kevin Campbell to present the all-new KICKER® Amphitheater™ K3 Bluetooth® home speaker system, Vapor™ premium over-ear headphones, and Cypher™ premium in-ear headphones, along with sneak peeks at other products planned for later this year. The sound was amazing and very clear. |
Le Fou Collection – Summer Launch – @Aritzia – NYC
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This season the Le Fou for Aritzia collection features soft faded florals inspired by vintage Parisian wallpaper and are mixed with muted off-whites and nudes, creating dream-like pieces that project a graceful nonchalance with prices ranging from $145 to $295. This collection is available in select stores and on http://www.Aritzia.com @Aritzia |
Julie Henderson and Au Naturale Summer Makeup Launch – NYC
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Au Naturale Cosmetics partnered with Supermodel Julie Henderson to launch a limited edition beach bombshell collection for summer 2014. Made in the USA of the highest quality ingredients free from lead, fragrances, parabens, nano-particles and sulfates often found in other makeup lines. Most importantly they are cruelty free with no animal ingredients! The box comes in 3 options for different skin tones: light, medium, and deep. It contains an organic creme eyeshadow stick, organic creme bronzer stick, organic creme highlighter, organic creme concealer, Natural Lip Gloss, and an Organic Lipstick. Colors depend on which skin tone option you choose. The boxes are available at http://www.AuNaturaleGlow.com and are $98.00 @AuNaturaleGlow #JulieHenderson4aunaturale #anbeauty |
Dooney & Bourke – Fall 2014 – Preview
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For fall 2014 Dooney and Bourke brought us an updated version of their classic styles as well as new trends in colors and shapes of the handbags. The classic logo Dooney and Bourkes’ are still best sellers and now there are more choices of sizes and styles of this bag. The medium satchel bags come in every color imaginable and are great for work and for play. For those who like bold patterns there are versions of floral and stripes. As always the traditional rich leather grain bags in neutral fall colors were a hit amongst the editors. Dooney&Bourke even brought out some of the Holiday Christmas collection in vibrant red to get you to start thinking about your Christmas list in may. |
Beauty Press – Spotlight Day – NYC @BeautyPress #BeautyPress #Spotlightday
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Beauty Press held it’s Spotlight Day in NYC and showcased some of the best and newest brands in skincare and makeup. Some of my favorites were Armour@ armourbeauty. This brand started by rocker/ model Theo Kogan in 2009. The makeup is long wearing, great range of colors and most importantly environmentally friendly and cruelty free. Another favorite skincare line is Lindi @Lindiskin It was designed with cancer patients in mind to soothe the effects of chemotherapy on the skin so alot of research went into this line. It is great for sensitive skin and has superior anti-oxidant and anti- inflammatory properties. Available at http://www.lindiskin.com and at CVS stores worldwide. Monthly Express@ MonthlyExpress is a membership based subscription service that offers luxurious collections of soul nourishing boutique products delivered monthly to your door. The company does a great job of finding hard to find limited edition products from shops and brands all over the world. They offer skincare, beauty as well as home decor items such as candles and more. Please visit http://www.monthlyexpress.com for more info My Amazing Blow Dry Secret @MyAmazing hair promises to cut in half the time it takes to blow dry your hair. The 3 products in the line promise to do just that. I am currently in the process of trying them out and will be back with a better review shortly! http://www.myamazingblowdrysecret.com Another favorite beauty brand is Tat2U Make Up @ Tat2Umakeup. The brand is known for their extreme colors. Extremely pigmented and formulated with high quality ingredients. They also have a line of temporary tattoos. Temporary body art is a fun way to express yourself without a full time commitment. http://www.tat2u.com Spotlight day also treated editors to manicures by Her Nails Rock @Hernailsrock and beverages and snacks by Eppa Sangria @eppasangria, Filicori Zechini @FillicoriZecchin, Le Pain Quitidien @LPQNY and yellowtail wine @yellowtail_US |
NoNonsense – Fall/Winter 2014 – Preview
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No nonsense introduced us to styles we will be seeing come this fall. Black ponte leggings, Denim jeggings, thick soft corduroy leggings, and tights in a variety of colors and patterns. The leggings are made to have a slimming effect as well. Available in stores in August. @BeNononsense #StyleMadeEasy |
First Annual – Lobster de Mayo – Capitale – NYC
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Katie Lee hosted the first annual Lobster de Mayo in NYC this past saturday night and it was one of the best food events ever, if you love lobster! Over a dozen restaurants including Lavo, Tao, Monarch Room, Jean George and many more whipped specialty lobster infused dishes with Maine lobster provided by @Homarus. Patron Tequila provided the beverages with specialty cocktails, a margherita bar, and tastings of the their Gran Patron Platinum and Gran Patron Piedra tequila in the VIP room. The crowd was lively and a good time was had by all. I know this event will be back in NYC next year. @CapitaleNY @KatieLee# LobsterdeMayo |
Lands End – Men’s – Fall 2014 Preview – NYC
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Just like for women the men’s line for Fall 2014 also focuses on updated denim with new cuts and patterns. The cashmere sweaters are classic and luxurious and they have mixed in and dressed up the sporty sweatpants with jackets, button down shirts abd tailored coats. Once again great quality at affordable prices. I love the jeans and they are only $59 dollars. http://www.LandsEnd.com @LandsEnd |
VINCE – Fall 2014 – Press Preview – NYC
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FALL 2014 is all about layering, gorgeous ponchos, and amazing shoes and booties. The sneakers with the fur, and the wedge booties were some of my favorites. Vince makes quality, super comfortable soft and stylish clothes. |
Joe Fresh – Fall 14 – Press Preview – NYC
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Joe Fresh introduced us to what we will be wearing from the Fall 2014 for both men and women. The runway collection was displayed along with the mainstay pieces. The boots were my favorite! They were comfy wedges with faux fur but stylish and at great price points. The black and the tan are a must have for the upcoming fall and winter season. The collection will be available in late august at Joe Fresh stores and on http://www.JoeFresh.com @JoeFresh |
Philip Stein – New Horizon Bracelet Collection Launch – NYC
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Philip Stein previewed the New Horizon Bracelet collection. The bracelets come in several great colors and are either single or double strapped.They contain a technology that blends the mind and body through natural frequencies that is shown to improve your mood and your state of mind. The bracelets are both stylish and provide a health benefit as well. |
HSN – Maleficent The Movie – Fashion Press Day – At HSN @Maleficent #HSN @HSN
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HSN is collaborating with Disney on Maleficent the movie, opening in theatres May 30th. The collection includes clothing, jewelry, home accessories, and hair stying tools designed and inspired from the magic & drama of the storyline from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty. The MALEFICENT collection will be on sale at HSN.com beginning May 7th and The HSN TV Event will be May 27th-30th. |
FashionsWeek: Beauty, Fashion, Travel, Tech & Dining By Maya Litovsky 