Kristine Hope Kowalski
Sam & Lavi: Los Angeles, CA
I like to pretend that I’m on a first-name basis with a lot of amazing designers. You know my good friends Diane, Marc, Christian, and Elie, right? Of course you do. Post-Christmas sale shopping at Bloomingdale’s led me to discover a new favorite brand (don’t you love when that magical moment happens?) and designers Sam and […]
Deborah Lippmann x HBO’s ‘Girls’ Nail Polish Collection
If you’re obsessed with HBO’s hit series, Girls, you’re about to have one more way to express your super fandom: darling nail art. Leave it to Deborah Lippmann to give you exactly what you want — before you even know you want it. Get all the gossip on your four honorary BFFs’ new shades right here!
Donna Bell’s Bake Shop: New York City
My mom and I were strolling down 49th Street in Manhattan when we were suddenly overcome by the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. It didn’t even take nanosecond to figure out where the smell was coming from, because we looked up and saw cookies cooling in the window of the delightful Donna Bell’s […]
Imagine There’s No Hunger: Hard Rock Cafe x John Lennon & WhyHunger
I never thought I would write an article that combined music and food, but that’s the beauty of collaborations. Hard Rock Cafe is teaming up with WhyHunger and the John Lennon Foundation of charities in order to eradicate hunger. This special partnership works around the world in countries including Haiti, India, Kenya, and Thailand. See how you […]
Holiday Prospects from Ilia, ghd, ncLA, Juliette Has a Gun, & Fornasetti
Oh, so you’re not done with your holiday shopping yet?In the editorial world, we start thinking about holiday gift guides as early as July. Last August, I ran through Times Square in the sweltering heat — all for a chance to check out this amazing holiday gift setup. Check out my pics of fun hair, […]
Papa Razzi: Short Hills, NJ
If you’re in the mood for something fancy, you should go for a stroll around the glamorous Short Hills Mall. And if you’re hungry in a similarly fancy fashion, you should try out Papa Razzi. This high-quality Italian restaurant, conveniently located in the lower level of the mall, is no food court. Papa Razzi offers […]
Meet the Frostys: Bathtime Goodies from LUSH
After spending time out in the blustery snow building snowmen, you’ll be dying to relax in a piping hot bath. These frosty folks from LUSH Cosmetics are actually filled with two bath bombs and a festive bubble bar each. Mr. Frosty is a gifting classic from the brand. He’s comprised of 3 of the company’s bestselling […]
Bubble Bath Santa Beard Photo Contest from Rocky Mountain Soap Company
We already love Rocky Mountain Soap Company for their amazing products and clever soap ideas. Now we have one more reason to think they’re the coolest brand ever: a bubble bath Santa beard photo contest. They’re enticing us with a “You know you’ve always wanted to…now here is your chance,” invitation that most kids (and kids […]
Pink MahogHany: Fragrances For True Parfumistas
Our Twitter friends at niche fragrance house Pink MahogHany sent over samples of the line’s sophisticated signature fragrances for us to review. These three unique scents — due to launch in late 2013 — feel more customized and mature than mainstream perfumes. Here’s what we thought of the brand’s three powerful scents: Ethereal Translucence, French Cuffs, […]
Davids Tea: Warm Up With a Custom Cup
I absolutely love tea. My mugs are constantly being filled, refilled, and topped off with steamy, leafy goodness. Davids Tea is my new gem of a discovery. Walking down 21st St. in Manhattan this morning, I stumbled across a Davids Tea that was handing out shot glasses full of hot peppermint tea samples. Impromptu midday […]
The Collabor-eight 