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ZUCA – Flyer Traveler – The ultimate carry-on for your vacation or your next business trip. @Zucainc

     ZUCA is a company that has been designing suitcases and equipment bags for years. Their claim to fame is their bags for makeup artists, Zuca Pro, and their sports equipment bags, hugely popular with figure skaters.
The Zuca Flyer Travel is the ultimate carry-on that is well made to fit in between aisles, so need to pick it up. It has a built in seat so you never have to worry about finding a seat in a busy airport. The best part of it is the organizer pouches. They are made like little drawers, so all your stuff is nicely folded and displayed, and you don’t technically have to unpack if you don’t want to. The wheels are well made and sturdy for easy maneuvering as well. The bag weighs about 12 pounds with all the accessories.
The Zuca Flyer Travel is available at http://www.Zuca.com for $345.

Pineda Covalin – Store Opening – Soho NYC @PinedaCovalin

     Mexican born and based designer Pineda Covalin is bringing some festive design and color combined with luxurious fabrics to its newest location in Soho. The handbags, swimsuits, cover ups , and dresses are fantastic.

Sylvester Stallone Celebrates His Dujour Magazine Cover @Provocateur NYC @Dujourmedia @TheSlyStallone

     Sylvester Stallone, Fresh of the release of Expendables 3 celebrated his Du jour Magazine Cover with a cocktail party at Provocateur in the meatpacking district before heading to the airport to go back to Los Angeles to celebrate the birthday of his wife Jennifer Flavin.

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Erickson Beamon ×LeSportsac Collaboration Launch – NYC @LeSportsac @EricksonBeamon #EricksonBeamonOfficial

     The Erickson Beamon × LeSportsac collaboration is here. The practical and functional side finally meets its glitzy chic match to create a collection that’s fun, very versatile, and has options for day, night, and your weekend getaway. The quilted bags in tan and black were favorites! Erickson Beamon designer Karen Erickson welcomed us and gave us the run down on this collection at The Hotel Americano rooftop while editors enjoyed breakfast and great views of the Hudson.

Run10Feed10 Pre-Party – Brigehampton Tennis Surf Club – Hosted by Women’s Health Magazine and Lauren Bush – #Run10Feed10 @Womenshealthmag

     Last night Women’s Health Magazine Publisher Laura Frerer-Schmidt, Michelle Promaulayko (Editor in Chief) and FEED Chairman Lauren Bush held their Annual “Party under the Stars” at the beautiful and modern Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club.

     Guests included Rosario Dawson, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, Ginger Zee, Star Jones, Tameron Hall, Katie Lee, Ari Parker and Taryn Manning who also served as the guest DJ.

     Guests enjoyed Hors d’ oevres, cocktails, a reggae band, a beach bonfire, hair and makeup touchups, and a silent auction to benefit the FEED Foundation.

     This event was a pre- party for the 3rd annual Run10 Feed 10 10k race that will take place in NYC on September 21, 2014 and will then take place in 10 additional cities nationwide. These races will raise money to help fight domestic hunger. Chief Meteorologist ,Ginger Zee will host the NYC race and run in it as well.

     For more info visit http://www.run10feed10.com and http://www.thefeedfoundation.org to see how you can participate or donate to this great cause.

The Lodge at Woodloch Hawley, PA – Beauty and Wellness Getaway – 90 Miles from NYC – @lodgeatwoodloch

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     Located just 90 miles from NYC in the Poconos this resort and spa is the perfect weekend getaway. More than 150 wooded acres surround this property including a private lake that is used for kayaking and fly fishing excursions. The 56 rooms on property all include oversize bathrooms and private balconies. Each room has plush bathrobes and slippers for guests to use when exploring the property by day or using the spa. Dress for dinner at the Tree restaurant is a far more elegant experience.

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Brahmin – Fall 2014 Preview – @Brahmin #BrahminArt

     Brahmin held their Fall 2014 preview yesterday at the Hotel Giraffe rooftop. The line has grown and includes new beautiful weekender bags in great colors, stylish clutches, animal print bags that go from day to night. The textures are luxurious and the prints/colors are fresh and chic. For more info go to http://www.Brahmin.com

Jane Iredale – 20th Anniversary Celebration – at Butter NYC – @JaneIredale #NightOutWithJaneIredale

     Jane Iredale herself hosted a 20th Anniversary Celebration last night at Butter in NYC to mark 20 years of her beautiful and ever evolving makeup line. Editors were treated to make-up touchups with the new palettes and colors available in early September. One of her newest products the yummy smelling, Smell the Roses Hydration Spray is launching in October just in time for breast cancer awareness month with 100% percent of proceeds going to charity. The lovely Jane hosted the event herself and treated a lucky few guests to a Carole King musical after the cocktail party/preview.

Under Armour – Fall 14 – Women’s Collection Preview – and #IWillWhatIWant Campaign Launch – NYC @UAWomen

     Skier Lindsey Vonn, American Ballet Theatre Soloist Misty Copeland, American Olympic Soccer Gold Medalist Kelley O’Hara joined forces to unveil Under Armour’s new campaign #IWillWhatIWant. This campaign focuses on empowerment for women and little girls to dream to achieve whatever they want in life. These role models scripted powerful messages on the wall as motivation to stay strong whether it’s to achieve your fitness goals or just life goals. Under Armour also showcased their fall collection of fitness apparel and footwear that transcends from the gym to the street in style!

Swarovski Fall 2014 Preview James Hotel NYC @Swarovski @Swarovski_elem

Swarovski showcased their beautiful sparkly new collection for Fall 2014 and for the Holidays. The Stardust Double Wrap bracelets were my favorite pieces. They can be worn solo or layered for a glamorous look. The statement necklaces look ultra chic as well.

Super Saturday 17 – Nova’s Ark Project – Watermill, NY – @OCRF @QVC #OCRFSuperSaturday

   Kelly Ripa, Donna Karan along with Gayle King, Rachel Zoe, Hilaria and Alec Baldwin, baby Carmen in tow, Kathy & Nicky Hilton, Lisa Rinna, Beth Stern and more all came out this past saturday to support and shop at Super Saturday 17 at Nova’s Ark Project. Over 200 designers donated merchandise to be sold at great discounts to support OCRF. In addition to the shopping there was a great catered lunch, open bar, luxury raffle, braid bar, pyschic readings, kiddie rides and VIP Gift bags!

Samuel Waxman Annual Benefit for Cancer Research @WaxmanCancer #HamptonsHappening

   Last night we were lucky enough to attend one of the most fun and important benefits so far this season. Dr. Samuel Waxman, brilliant doctor and researcher, along with Chef David Burke, Fashion Designer Betsy Johnson, Iconic fashion calendar founder Ruth Finley as well as socialites and hamptonites all dined on delicious food supplied by local chefs, drank, and bid on fantastic silent auction items as well as a live auction, which included a fully paid trip to the 2015 Grammy awards and much more. Gianni Russo of Godfather fame helped MC and with the live auction. Maria and Kenneth Fishel graciously offered their beautiful Bridgehampton home as a backdrop to a great evening that raised money to eradicate cancer.

Lands End Holiday 2014 preview @Landsend #Holiday

This holiday season Lands End a classic American brand shows us what they have in stock for the holiday season. For gift giving and for the home there were luxurious throws in chenille, cotton and more. The quality is top notch but the prices are great. The outwear was updated and fresh, with my favorite piece being the black pea coat with details and a trim, great for day and night. For kids there were holiday dresses, sweaters and tops for layering, and a super cute, lightweight but warm flannel long sleeve shirt.

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ZUMBA – Fitness, Fashion and Style @Zumba

   ZUMBA Fitness became a new fitness craze a few years ago and has since helped melt inches and pounds of 15 million fitness enthusiasts. The collection of fitness attire transitions from the gym to the streets. Many pieces incorporate Z-Dri technology, the high-performance moisture wicking system that keeps the body dry. Zumba wear is designed for fans of the dance workout but translates to anyone who likes to workout and look stylish doing it!

July 19th – Parties in the Hamptons

   The Daily held it’s first beauty lounge out east at the historic Maidstone Arms in Easthampton. The services included hair by John Frieda, makeup by the Boots skincare/makeup team, mini facials by Thuyen Nguyen, and eyebrow touchups. Cocktails and Peroni were served to the guests as well as a delicious bbq on the lawn. @DailyFrontrow @JohnFriedaUS, @bootsbeautyusa #thedailybeautylounge

   Love Heals held it’s annual party to benefit the Alison Gertz Foundation. This time it was held at the gorgeous Wolffer Estate in Sagaponack. The theme was #Letsmisbehave with guests encouraged to rock 80’s attire. Former American Idol and now Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis rocked the house playing 80’s tunes that seemed to get everyone out on the dancefloor. Patron was one of the sponsors and the menu included filet mignon, sea bass, and too many hors d’oevres to count.

Bar iii Shoe Launch for Macy’s – @BariiiTweets – #BariiiShoes – @Macys

   Exclusive to Macy’s Bar iii is a stylish on trend brand of clothing that brings quality, style at great prices. Now they launched their own shoe line as well. For fall there will be a great assortment of boots, booties, and heels to choose from in great colors and textures.

 

French Connection – Holiday 2014 preview – NYC @FrenchConnection

   Sparkly Jumpsuits, glittery hotpants, studded leather handbags and much more is in store this holiday season for French Connection. The holiday season is looking fun and chic.

Weekend in the Hamptons

   The Parrish Art Museum held it’s annual Midsummer Party honoring Inga Otto and Katharina Otto-Bernstein for their extraordinary contributions to the museum. @Parrishart

   Jill Zarin held her 2nd annual Ladies Luxury Luncheon in her beautiful Southampton home this past sunday. Many housewives past and present, millionaire matchmaker Patty Stanger, and a bunch of vip’s and society ladies attended a poolside lunch, beauty bar where guests were treated to manicures, massages, makeup applications while sipping cocktails and shopping to benefit The Samuel Waxman Foundation for Cancer Research. Jill’s husband Bobby Zarin is a 2 time cancer survivor so this charity means a great deal to the family. Guests went home with VIP gift bigs from several sponsors including the main sponsor @Mophie. #JillZarinLuxuryLuncheon

   Stadium Red hosted the World Cup Finals between Germany and Argentina in style with a poolside party at their Hamptons estate. Bounce Sports Club @Bounce21NYC took over the party with a BBQ, Flatscreen TV’s by every lounge and Bounce girls to entertain the guests. The one and only Busta Rhymes gave an impromtu performance of his greatest hits once Germany scored a goal and won The World Cup. @StadiumRed

Hecho en Dumbo – on the Bowery – @HechoEnDumbo

   We discovered Hecho en Dumbo ourselves this past week after hearing many things about this Mexican restaurant ,starting with it’s Brooklyn beginnings and how it outgrew itself and made a move to the super trendy restaurant row on the Bowery. Chef Daniel Mena, who hails from Mexico City believes in sticking to fundamentals when preparing his favorite dishes.
We started out with the Guacamole which was very fresh and served with house made yellow corn tortilla chips. The appetizers are served tapas style so we ordered a few and shared them all. My favorite appetizer was the Burritos de Res, small flour tortillas filled with steak, stewed in fresh lime juice with caramelized onion, and black bean puree served with fresh guacomole ($18). The Tacos Alcalde ($16) was delicious as well. This seafood mix of smoked sable fish, octopus, and fresh shrimp folded into a trio of flour tortillas with peppers, onion, and melted queso chihuahua would make any seafood lover happy. Being a seafood lover I chose the Pescado A La Talla as my main course. The freshly prepared grilled sea bass spiced just right was amazing, filled with mexican rice and vegetables.
The dessert menu was very good as well. I tried the Pastel de tres Leches($6), a fluffy sponge cake soaked in “three milks creme topped with whipped creme and caramelized pineapple.
While food is key ,the drinks have to be good to make for a great dining experience and the Margaritas did just that. I had the classic Margarita with Don Julio, salt, on the rocks and she made it strong but very tasty. The spicy margaritas are delicious as well. The vibe is a friendly, yet sophisticated place to come for dinner and cocktails night out.

Hecho en Dumbo
354 Bowery New York, NY
(212) 937-4245
http://www.hechoendumbo.com

Photos by: Jessica Chou

Charmed Circle Jewelry – A Must Have Now and For The Holidays @CharmedCircle

   One of my favorite jewelry lines out right is Charmed Circle. I discovered this original, beautiful, and very cool jewelry line a few months back and I now I cant get enough of it. Accessories designer Gina Cartwright launched this line in Fall 2009. It gained a solid celebrity following soon thereafter with Olivia Wilde, Carrie Underwood, and Lisa Rinna wearing her pieces. Her signature pieces include chain link necklaces and bracelets wrapped in stingray and leather. For more information and an online catalog please visit http://www.charmedcircle.com. For her new pieces that will be available shortly in time for the Holiday gift giving season check back for another review. @CharmedCircle