Kristine Hope Kowalski
Derek Lam x Kohl’s: Rio-Inspired Pieces For Summer
Bold, graphic prints are definitely having their moment. Whether you wear them on your cropped pants, bathing suits, or effortless mini dresses, globally-inspired prints will have you on-trend for summer. Megastar designer Derek Lam is bringing his powerful, feminine garments to the DesigNation collection for Kohl’s — and giving you new ways to wear fun prints! This […]
Shoesday Tuesday: Vans x J. Crew
The official sign that you’re (mostly) grown up is when you have graduated to buying your skater shoes at J. Crew. Right? The J. Crew Washed Canvas Authentic Sneakers are a preppy new update to your favorite classic lace-ups. This clever unisex design will look just as put together on you as it will your […]
Willa: Natural Skincare For Girls, By Girls
Once upon a time, an 8 year old girl named Willa and her mom wondered why there were no skincare products appropriate for tweens. Everything on the market was either for babies or adults — or contained harsh chemicals and coloring. Why not combine the concerns of delicate young skin with grown up skincare? So […]
Michael’s of Brooklyn: Homemade Italian Sauces
There are tons of Michaels in Brooklyn, but there is only one true Michael’s of Brooklyn, an Italian restaurant that has made their delicious homemade sauces widely available across the Northeast. See how to spice up your own home cooking with one of these simply spectacular sauces!
Casa di Trevi: Roselle Park, NJ
In attempts to explain innovative and exciting new concepts and products, I usually find myself speaking in contradictions. After all, when you’re part of something special, nobody has set the precedent yet! So when I try to explain the food at Italian market Casa di Trevi, I hope you forgive me when I say that […]
Enjoy Delicious Aged Cheeses – Even If You’re Lactose-Intolerant!
For the past month, I have been on a gluten-free, lactose-free diet. I knew it would be a tough transition: I’m a vegetarian! I live on carbs! But one of the biggest difficulties I found was that I thought I would have to give up cheeses. I love cheese. Delicious cheeses from around the world […]
163: New York City
Is it possible for a store to be unique and trendy at the same time? By very definition, trends are everywhere while unique finds feel rare and personal, but both are words I use when I describe 163, a great accessories boutique located at, of course, 163 West 4th Street in New York City. Who cares if […]
Pantene’s Ultimate 10 BB Cream for Hair
By a show of hands, how many of you have the time (or even the interest in) doing 10 things to your hair every day? Well, I can’t see you through the computer, but I’m pretty sure not one of you is raising your hand anyway. Inspired by the BB creams of the cosmetics world […]
Absinthe Hand Care from The Body Shop
Did you know that today, March 5, is National Absinthe Day? Yeah, seriously. They have a day for everything, don’t they? Your friends at The Body Shop are on a mission to make your day “truly intoxifying,” but they’re doing it through highly potent hand cleansers! Yeah, seriously: beauty products made out of absinthe. Find […]