• WHAT DOES YOUR WATCH CHOICE SAY ABOUT YOU?

    Are you worried that your watch choice is giving off the wrong impression? Or perhaps you want to make sure that your watch says as much about you as it possibly can? The style of watch we choose can say a lot about us, even if you think that it doesn’t matter that much. If…

  • RESTAURANT HOTSPOT| RUSTY MACKEREL

    Without giving too much away, I live in Washington Heights after having lived in the Upper East Side and being deluded by the fact that anything above Harlem wasn’t that great. I would trek down to Columbus Circle or lower to do my shopping. I would only order pick up believing that anything nearby wasn’t…

  • ARNETTE EYEWEAR

    Seeing as it’s summer, it is the perfect time to spend what seems like countless hours finding that special pair. After you’ve ascertained that the glasses look good on you, there’s (hopefully) a laundry list of attributes you run through before forking over cash at the register. When I first heard of Arnette Eyewear, I…

  • CURVY STYLES| NICOLETTE MASON FOR MODCLOTH

    I’m sure you’ve heard of the fabulous Nicolette Mason and the always stylish ModCloth. What if I told you these two joined forces to create a private label collection for all their clients? You can rock that pink polka dotted dress as a size 2, 10, or 20, and know that it was manufactured for…

  • GET IN MY MOUTH FRESH GUARD BY EFFERDENT!

    Until now, brushing with a toothbrush and toothpaste and soaking in mouthwash have been the leading methods for cleaning these removable dental devices. However, as these options are not designed to clean the unique materials that these devices are made of it typically results in them not getting as clean as possible. Fresh Guard by Efferdent is the…

  • BECCA THE ONE PERFECTING BRUSH

    How do you put on your makeup? I typically use my fingers, but have realized over time, that like a cosmetic sponge, a lot of if the product sticks to your initial applicator. Now there’s a new way to apply makeup that will replaces up to 10 brushes use on the daily. BECCA Cosmetics One…

  • SUMMER STYLES| PRE-TRAVEL MUST HAVES

    Before every great trip is stressful packing. Whether it’s for a staycation in the B&B 30 miles out, or a plane hopping excursion across the Atlantic, you must always be prepared. Throughout my years of traveling, I still haven’t learned the trick to pack efficiently and effectively. So this summer, I’ve spent loads of time…

  • BOOK OF THE MONTH| BLOW ME A KISS

    I have to confess: when Blow Me A Kiss by Alice Harris  arrived, feelings of apprehension and intrigue washed over me. On one hand, beautiful photography and coffee table books are a personal weakness. But, there’s a side of me that most people don’t know about…I can’t bear to look at the mouths of most strangers. Whether…

  • SUMMER STYLES: GETAWAY2GIVE

    So I’ve been posting more Summer Styles than I thought I would, but oh well. It’s fun. This summer styles is a collection of Hotspot(s) that gives back! How awesome is that? Who’d ever think of such a novel idea of turning a getaway into an opportunity to help others?Getaway2Give did, that’s who. G2G Collection, a…

  • INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE| LOUIE CHABAN OF THE LIONS

    Welcome to the digital age people. At this point there’s no turning back. With twitter, Instagram, blogging, Facebook, foursquare, Pinterest and the soon to be thousands other ways our lives can be publically documents, talents we love are much more available to us now than ever before. Especially the talent of The Lions Brand. Through…

  • BIRCHBOX OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN NYC

    There have been so many monthly subscriptions popping up, it’s been hard to keep track of what does what. Or what delivers every month in comparison to every three months. But one brand has stayed so consistent, and on track, and I think I can say this without being stoned, paved the way for other…

  • SUMMER STYLES: TRENDLAND X REKORDERLIG

    Have you ever heard of Rekorderlig Cider? I first discovered it sometime last year when they were launching stateside. It was paired with light Swedish fare that allowed you to really taste the flavor of the cider rather than overpowering it. So this Summer Styles we celebrate the collaborative effort honoring the Swedish Midsummer –…