In this men’s grooming review, I discuss Nivea Men Active 3, which is an all in one shampoo, body wash and shave gel. Nivea for Men Active 3 can be found at drugstore.com.
From our friends at A Girl’s Gotta Spa
Shopping season is upon us! Lovely presents for good little girls and boys, trinkets, tinsel and toys. Who doesn’t love to shop? Well except maybe straight boys. This weekend you can get your shop on at THREAD’s Two-Day Holiday Event, and cross off everyone on your nice list- there will be items for girls, boys, old and young!
The event will take place at Fort Mason, November 20 and 21st, from 11 to PM.
Enjoy a photo booth, style lounge, live art, art and fashion shows from Art Now SF, drink specials, as well as remarkable steals and deals on clothing, jewelry, and one of a kind finds from local artisans and emerging artists! And check out the giant clothes swap happening, so come and recycle your slightly used stylish clothes and upgrade for different ones.
Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 if you RSVP online before the show. Entrance includes shopping tote and free cocktails for the first 250 guests each day.
See you at THREAD!
From our friends at BrandHabit
Do you Baggu? If not, you should try it! These reusable bags are made from super strong rip-stop nylon and come in a rainbow of colors and a few irresistible patterns, too. Stash one in your purse for quick trips to the Farmer’s Market, or tote your lunch in the smaller Baby Baggu. Or, get a 5-Pack for bigger trips to the grocery store: 5 Baggus can hold a cart full of groceries! Give them to your whole family for Christmas! They’re $8.00 each; 3, 4 or 5 bags $7.50 each; 6 or more bags $6.50 each, all from Baggu.
From our friends at Shopalicious
‘Tis the season to … travel! It’s all about friends and family for the next few months and whether you’re making plans for a visit or booking flights for a fun getaway, you’ll want to travel in style. A chic, sturdy travel bag or luggage set will make the journey smoother and packing and repacking a cinch. Find an appropriate size that suits your needs, preferably with multiple compartments for easy organization. A cute carry-on and matching suitcase help pull together a slightly scrubby airport-at-the-crack-of-dawn ensemble. With all the different sizes, shapes and styles available, it’s easy to find luggage that is practical, convenient and reflective of your personal taste. So whether you’re jet-setting to a tropical destination for a sunny, poolside Christmas or jingling sleigh bells all the way to grandmother’s house.
From our friends at Stylehive
Nordstrom is launching the Luna Twilight collection in celebration of the premiere of New Moon. Twilight beauty is finally unveiled and what girl wouldn’t want Twilight-inspired makeup?
The collection will consist of:
Now for the ultimate Twilight fan!! Nordstrom has a wonderful collection of New Moon Fashion Line, so if you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, show if off with some of these fab tees. New Moon is here tomorrow and the anticipation is killer!
Source: TwilightBeauty.com, Nordstrom.com
From our friends at Hot Beauty Health
Perfect for you, your child or your teen’s room - the iHome Candy iPod Light. Displaying a soft ambient light and a docking station the Candy iPod Light charges and plays your iPod. Just your like your iPod, the Candy iPod Light comes in a variety of stylish candy coated looking colors like aqua, blue, green, pink, purple, red, silver and more. Just your like your iPod Nano.
The matching bell-shaped linen lampshade compliments the round and casual-style durable plastic docking station. The sleek desk lamp’s design has a 6-watt output speaker system with a hidden volume control dial. The dock is universal for easy iPod connection and other auxillory audio devices and mp3 players will work with the Candy iPod lamp too. It is perfect for a bedroom, dorm room, living room or any place where you want to combine style, sound and need to save some space.
The iHome Candy iPod Lamp is a great affordable ($60-100) gift idea for all ages and can be found at Lillian Vernon, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide.
Photo Courtesy of NBC New York Blog
The Bag Snob spotted Chanel handbags at the New Manhattan Costco. Read the response from Chanel’s PR office.
The Beauty Snob reviews the new “Wish Upon a Star” collection from Shu Uemura, a collaboration with fashion designer Tsumori Chisato.
Telephone bench before (left) and after (right)
eBay having a Green Team almost seems redundant – what is more green than the reuse of hundreds of thousands of products? However, a new initiative from eBay and Zem Joaquin (DIY maven and founder of sustainable style blog ecofabulous), proves that there is always room to improve, and also provides eBay the chance to officially brand themselves as the green buying alternative.
The Green Team Creative Use Competition is part of a larger six week re-purpose initiative. This particular leg encourages eBay users to devise a creative, practical, and chic repurpose use for an item of their choosing. The contest, curated by Zem, boasts a $1,000 vintage shopping experience on eBay and a personal consultation from ecofabulous. Members and fans will be able to vote for their favorite repurposed item, which participants have until November 19 to submit.
Zem offers inspiration through her own experience, including a transformed telephone bench that she used in a guest room of her house. She even goes as far as to offer a step-by-step break down of how to do it, along with a few other DIY tutorials.
The initiative was birthed partially from a Brandweek survey that stated 91% of 1000 Americans polled said that they would consider buying secondhand and that in the past year, 29 percent of them said they have been buying more secondhand goods and fewer new items. eBay states, “The eBay Green Team – comprised of over 100,000 eBay consumers and employees from 25 countries – is committed to encouraging smarter, greener shopping choices, and promoting the fact that the greenest product is often the one that exists today.”
For more information check HERE. To see how Zem repurposed the telephone bench, a cabinet, and a couch, check HERE.
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I’m adding these golden gnomes to my holiday wish list.
My design philosophy is all about shock and awe, obviously.
From our friends at Miso Souper
