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Spring Break in Style With Anna Sui For Tumi Luggage!

If the thought of packing for your Spring Break trip is daunting enough to make you want to cancel your trip altogether (okay, let’s not be melodramatic), here’s a tasty designer tidbit that might make the task at hand a little more fun and fashionable. Anna Sui has teamed up with Tumi, bringing her signature print and appreciation for butterflies to a Spring 2012 capsule collection for the sensible luggage brand. The selection isn’t too extensive, with a total of four branded items – a carry-on suitcase, a laptop case, a tote, and a set of shoe bags – so you won’t waste precious itinerary-planning time just trying to choose what gear you need. Overall, I love the way this collabo is whimsical without skimping on quality – if you’re rollin’ with Tumi, you know your belongings are safe! –and it’s a great way to add a little personality to the normal ho-hum duty of packing and bag-checking!

- Alexandra Gambardella

Stylish Travel Bags For The Man On The Move

Just when you think you’ve mastered the realm of mens style and equipped yourself with effortlessly masculine yet sophisticated pieces, from casual jeans and henley tees to a couple sharp tailored suits, you’re faced with another challenge — accessories. Does it ever end? And if you’re still packing for weekend trips in a bursting-at-the-seams Jansport backpack or worn sports bag from back in your high school days, let’s face it — it’s time you invested in an updated travel bag that’s both practical and stylish… and fit for an adult. If you’re all about sleek-looking, long-lasting leather goods, this Mulberry Postman’s Lock Travel Bag from Barneys is extra durable with metal feet and fabric lining, while this gray leather Mihara Yasuhiro weekender is a bit more rugged with its distressed look. If you need something to withstand stormy weather and anything that an adventurous vacation can throw your way, this Original Penguin Weekender Bag keeps it low-key in canvas, while this Ben Minkoff waxwear and leather bag is the best of both worlds!

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Makeup Artist Christopher Drummond at The Lodge at Woodloch


This past weekend I had the opportunity to head up to one of my favorite local spas, The Lodge at Woodloch, to meet up with makeup artist Christopher Drummond for a 1:1 consultation. Christopher Drummond Beauty is now being sold in The Lodge at Woodloch’s spa boutique and I am so excited that Northeast PA gets to experience this spectacular vegan makeup collection.

I’ve known Christopher for about 4 years now, but this was the first time we actually had the chance to meet in person. Like a mother hen, I am so proud of him because I knew him when he was just launching his line with only 1 product at the time: Saude Pele Radiance Booster. When I walked into the spa boutique, Christopher was working with another customer so I had a chance to talk with The Lodge at Woodloch staff, my favorite being Stephanie who was so personable and funny, I was ready to give her my phone number so that we could hang out some time. There’s 
nothing better than being able to feel at ease in a spa where the atmosphere is inviting versus some that are so pretentious with their noses in the air (do you know what I mean?)

When Christopher told me I had to arrive without any makeup on, I was ready to put a paper bag over my head with holes cut out for the eyes. My skin just happens to be breaking out and I feel like a new age spot is debuting on my face every day. Christopher promised that the products he would be using from his line would conceal the flaws and highlight my natural beauty. (Chris and I were laughing hysterically before the picture on the right was taken. This is our “trying to be serious” shot.)

Here is the before and after shot (i.e. before shot was at 10:30am sans coffee):


The biggest thing I notice between the two pictures is how much my eyes pop. Christopher used Alluring Apricot Sateen Blush on my eyes, Soft Black cream to powder eyeliner and his mascara. On my face he used Concealer in Light, Veludo Velvet Foundation in Luz/Light, Finale Finishing Powder in Branca/White, Alluring Apricot Sateen Blush and Bronzing Powder. Lastly, on my lips he used Coral Reef Lip Stain (LOVE.)

If there is anything that I can say about this makeup, it’s that it feels as light as air on your skin. With the concealer, it is creamy with great coverage without feeling thick or cakey. And the best part is that you only need tiny dabs of it on your skin, so a little goes a long way! The Veludo Velvet Foundation is AMAZING–velvet, indeed!

You can find all of these products online at www.ChristopherDrummondBeauty.com or if you are local here in Northeast PA, stop by The Lodge at Woodloch‘s spa boutique to see them in person (and book an out of this world spa treatment while you are there! I know that their Lotus Salon and I will have a date for a pedicure soon enough!)

From our friends at A Girl’s Gotta Spa

Unique Gift for Urban Globetrotters: Louis Vuitton 2011 City Guides Collection

Want to give a nice, luxe gift that will be around for more than one season? Check out the new edition of Louis Vuitton City Guides, as well as the special collection of 100 beautiful fluorescent postcards created by famed artist Ruben Toledo Available in the select cities of Berlin, Paris, Tokyo, and New York, the guides cover all of the necessary information any ‘culture vulture’ would seek, including food, fashion, art, and design. You can purchase the City Guides for $34 at the Louis Vuitton website, while the Ruben Toledo postcards can also be found there for $115.

From our friends at Fashion Pulse Daily

Beautify On The Go With Sephora’s Color-Dipped Travel Brush Set

  • posted September 15th, 2010
  • Beauty

I’ve mentioned my newfound love for Sephora Collection makeup brushes before, and I have to say, they’ve struck again in the realm of beauty tools! I’m totally loving this mini travel brush set, not only because it’s compact (read: travel-friendly!) and affordable, but because it’s gorgeous to boot! After all, when the product is something boringly functional like makeup brushes, it definitely helps to make them fun and pretty to serve as a more festive addition to my makeup collection. Plus, it’s a little extra incentive to take good care of them!

This particular set comes with either purple or blue-dipped brushes with a matching case, and contains a foundation brush, powder/blush brush, and a shadow brush — basically anything you’d need for an emergency touch-up on the go! While the brushes may be downgraded in size for easier portability, they’re mighty and definitely don’t sacrifice quality for convenient transportation. The bristles, aside from being colorful, are super soft and perfect for face and eye makeup application on the go! And at $18 for a $50 value, I’d take these pretty Sephora brushes over a wallet-burning set from MAC any day!

-Alex Gambardella
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Pack For A Fashionable & Fabulous Weekend With The Alexander Wang Daphne Duffle

  • posted September 1st, 2010
  • Fashion

During the tedious chore of packing for a recent weekend getaway, I came to a sudden realization. Aside from the fact that I need more shoes (always), I also need more fabulous luggage. I don’t necessarily require an entire milieu of designer suitcases of every shape and size, but I could definitely use at least one go-to piece for short trips and sleepovers. I mean, let’s face it — my old high school gym bag just isn’t cutting it (seriously, that’s what I use). Plus, the whole charade of packing and unpacking, not to mention hauling said luggage to and from my vacay destination would be infinitely more enjoyable if I had a chic designer bag. Enter the latest object of my insatiable label lust: the Alexander Wang Daphne Duffel.

Naturally, Alexander Wang is known for taking practical, streamlined pieces and giving them an edgy spin, and this duffel is no exception. I love how the embossed leather gives it a subtle sheen while the button studs add some interest without making it look too hardware heavy. This is a bag you can take anywhere and look expensive (well, it is) without looking too showy. The only problem is that I’d probably be too protective of it to check it at the airport!

- Alex Gambardella
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Forever Summer Kai Fragrance Oil

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My favorite scent for summer is Kai fragrance oil. I keep the small vial of the fragrance oil in my purse and slather on the body lotion every morning. It reminds me of my favorite spots in Fiji, Hawaii, the Algarve in Portugal or the Cote d’Azure. The scent of gardenia and jasmine is completely relaxing and adds a summertime atmosphere to every day life, even in the hustle and bustle of the city. At home I also use Kai fragrance in the form of candles. Pair it with oversized sunglasses, a breezy tunic and flip flops for an instant tropical getaway.

From our friends at StyleMaven

Trina Turk’s Insider Guide to Palm Springs

Palm Springs is the go to destination for Angelinos looking for a bit of respite away from the hustle and bustle of LA’s tangle of freeways. The desert oasis has seen a bit of a revival in the past decade along with the interest in mid-century architecture and vintage furniture shops. Along with the influx of glamorous globetrotters many new luxe hotels have opened, all touting decadent mid-century influences and world-class spas.

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayerDesigner Trina Turk

When you think fashion and vintage style in Palm Springs one name that comes to mind, Trina Turk. Trina’s comes after her stint as a designer for California sportswear label Ocean Pacific where she honed her skills at designing textile designs. The Trina Turk label was launched in 1995 along with partner and then stylist turned photographer Jonathan Skow. Today Trina Turk has shops across California as well as New York. The collection has also expanded to include home furnishings. Trina’s inspiration comes from  many diverse cultures, natural landscapes as well as the mid-century architecture of Los Angeles. Trina’s Palm Spring store opened in 2002 and has expanded to include a home furnishings store next door. You’ll marvel at the Kelly Wearstler (KWID) interior as well as the iconic building it is housed in, designed by modernist architect Albert Frey.

Trina was kind enough to take a few minutes from her busy schedule to share her favorite Palm Springs hot spots with StyleMaven’s editors.

Where do Palm Springs wine and dine?
For lunch Trina recommends Norma’s at the Parker Palm Springs (interiors designed by Jonathan Adler) and El Mirasol Mexican restaurant
For dinner Tina’s visits  Le Valluris or grills something yummy at home
For the perfect Palm Springs cocktail, Tina loves the groovy lobby of the Parker Palm Springs, Melvyn’s or cocktails at home by the pool

What are the must-see vintage shops in Palm Springs?
Bon Vivant, 457 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, California 92262 (457 N. Palm Canyon stores are located within a mid-century vintage furnishings mall – The Palm Canyon Galleria)
The Palm Canyon Galleria, 457 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, California 92262
Modern Way, 457 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, California 92262
Studio 111, 2675 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Outside of Palm Springs, what are your favorite spa getways?
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA or Ten Thousand Waves outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Palm Springs is known for its modernist architecture, what is your favorite and most inspirational?
John Lautner’s Elrod house

From our friends at StyleMaven

Gotta Getaway? Leave Nothing Behind With Travel Bags That Do The Organizing For You!


Even for the most organized of packers, it’s nearly impossible to avoid that gut-wrenching feeling that follows you all the way through the security line: I must have forgotten something! And it’s not any better for the more disorganized travelers, especially when chances are you actually have forgotten something — you just can’t remember what — and since you shoved everything last-minute into your black hole of a suitcase, you nearly end up missing your flight by the time it takes you to do a last-minute run-through of all the junk you’ve stashed. But even though there’s not much to get rid of that inevitable niggling feeling of dread (paired with pre-flight jitters), you can pack more confidently and more accurately with organizing luggage that makes sure everything you pack has its proper place. Multi-compartment duffels, roomy suitcases with lots of nooks and crannies for easily-lost items, and even special organizers for your lingerie and toiletries not only keep your travel goods organized (and private upon inspection), but helps you double check (or quadruple check, if you’re nervous) to make sure nothing’s missing from its designated pocket. Check the slideshow for a selection of luggage, big and small, that will help make you a packing pro!

From our friends at Stylehive

Little Passports Bring Big Adventure


Give the gift of a trek around the world to your kids.  It’s easy with Little Passports Global Adventure.  When you subscribe to this amazing educational game the recipient will ‘travel’ to a new country each month with Sofia, Sam and their magical scooter.  Little Passports monthly personalized packages arrive by postal mail, creating a wondrous surprise each time.  The child receives their delightful package containing  an adventure letter, activities and access to the online Boarding Zone, which is full of games.  Souvenirs are included too!

What child doesn’t love receiving mail?  Little Passports will excite them, teach them about the world around them and the many customs and cultures that await them.  Each visit includes information about the country’s history, geography, language, stickers, activity sheets and more.  This game can really open up their eyes and assist them on a life long love for travel.

Geared for ages five to ten, Little Passports makes a wonderful gift any time of year.  Subscriptions can be purchased on a monthly basis, for three months or up to a full year.  There is a plan for everyone.  Even better is that it is not too late to order one for the holidays.  The Little Passports website allows you to print out a gift card from your home printer immediately.  So go big and give the gift of travel to a child this year.

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