• BEAUTY REVIEW | AQUAGE

    I Love Aquage. I don’t love many things. I like a lot of things. I dislike even more. But, I love Aquage. Some weeks ago, I attended a preview with Aquage Co-Founder, Luis Alvarez. While he was speaking all I thought was, “Here’s another product for the Caucasian hair market,” even when an au natural editor, in…

  • HOTEL HOTSPOT | THE PURE

    Located just a couple of blocks from Frankfurt’s central train station, Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof, is the 50 room, boutique hotel – The Pure. A pristine white covering the walls and flowing on to the art work spelling “Heimat”, on the floor, The Pure is anything but pure. Innately infused with a professional yet sexy…

  • BEAUTY HOTSPOT | GUERLAIN SPA AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA

    Nestled in 14,000 square-foot area of the Waldorf Astoria, you’ll find the ever glamorous Guerlain Spa. Built with 14 treatment suites, a nail salon, a fitness center and relaxation area you can soak in the French-inspired sanctuary with a rose strewn lounge. And as we struggle to beat the heat or stay dry, depending on…

  • ROWENTA’S DIY FASHION DESIGN & SKETCH COMPETITION

    With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week quickly approaching, it’s time to let your inner DIY Leandra Medine or Marc Jacobs flag fly high. You never know, you could get the next big thing. And as a head-start, Rowenta, has partnered with MBFW for a special contest for our Tri-state and Philadelphia area residents. What is it? Well…

  • BEAUTY HOTSPOT | MY SHOBHA

    Located in six prominent neighborhoods in New York City and Washington D.C. you’ll find a vibrantly colored salon destination specializing in hair removal called My Shobha. Brainchild of Shobha Tummala, she founded this concept after discovering a missing sector in the beauty market that was coincidentally innate to her upbringing. From there she chose to…

  • ACCESSORIES SATURDAY | KAREN LIBERMAN FINE JEWELRY

    This Accessories Saturday is all about Karen Liberman Fine Jewelry. Since its debut in 2011, Liberman has added much needed stylistic significance to “Boho Chic”. By mixing ancient coins, 18k gold and precious stones like sapphires, she creates jewellery that is not only for every day, but carries enough character to be an evening statement…

  • HAIR HOW-TO | E-CURE TREATMENT

    I recently took my braids out and made the decision to not continue down the road of relaxers. For all the weight put on your hair from the density of extensions, the first step was to use a treatment intended to strengthen your hair, but not for an everyday or even every week usage. The…

  • LE BUZZ | UNIQLO LAUNCHES SILK AND CASHMERE CAMPAIGN

    UNIQLO expands LifeWear concept by adding quality silk and cashmere pieces to their retail and online market. The collection will include affordable and everyday items for both women and men. And what better way to campaign this launch than featuring  some of the industry’s coolest “underground” kids – British model Lily Donaldson, artist Jeremy Everett,…

  • LADY TECH TUESDAY | MUJJO

    Call me shallow, but everyone purchases accessories based on style factor. That’s why this Lady Tech Tuesday is all about Mujjo – a Dutch mobile accessories brand founded by Tom Canters and Remy and Robin Nagelmaeker in 2011. Starting out with hand stitched touchscreen gloves, Mujjo quickly expanded to feature multipurpose pieces for Android and…

  • BEAUTY REVIEW | CLAYSPRAY

    Last week, in a private suite in the Mandarin Hotel, we discovered Clayspray, the world’s first clay emulsion in a spray. So many new beauty products are popping up on the market today. Everyday it’s a constant gimmick of something that works for every skin type, but as we often forget, not every beauty product…

  • RELIGION OPENS 3 POP-UP SHOPS IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN

    Iconic British clothing line, Religion open 2 pop-up shops in the city. As segment of their campaign introducing their brand to the American market, all shops will be placed in areas evocative of their legendary persona of underground punk. All stores will feature Religion’s SS13 collection displayed in a bare, grotto decorated store front strewn…

  • THANKFUL THURSDAY | THE LIMITED GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

    The Limited, a leader in specialty to retail for work appropriate women’s attire, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a multi-month campaign reminding us of their stance on the success of their clients. In high school, I worked at The Limited in Memorial City and would take pride in revamping guests dull, work wardrobes or preparing…