Kristine Hope Kowalski
How the Room Came to Smell Like a Rose
I was walking down Liberty Ave. in Pittsburgh, PA scoping out local hotspots when I came across a bookstore called Awesome Books. Awesome, huh? Total “you-had-me-at-hello” moment. I went in and found an entire bookshelf stocked with novels, poetry, and anthologies by Pittsburgh authors. Score! As a collector of unique finds from my travels and […]
LUSH Emotional Brilliance Collection
If you’ve ever been inside the beauty deli that is a LUSH Cosmetics store, you’re probably already hooked on the brand. The minute you step in the door, you’re transported into a whole new world of beauty experiences. For beauty junkies into vegan and cruelty-free products, LUSH is an absolute staple for hair- and skincare. […]
Benefit’s “that gal” London Limited Edition Primer
Everyone’s got London fever this Olympics season! The Collabor-eight will be featuring tons of Olympic treats (including a hot giveaway: coming soon!) over the next couple of weeks. To kick us off, check out Benefit’s limited edition “that gal” Brightening Face Primer, made especially for the Summer 2012 Games. The super cute packaging features enough […]
Target + Neiman Marcus: A Collaboration to Get Excited About!
Quick: pop quiz! Where can you buy fabulous Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Marchesa pieces this holiday season? If you answered Neiman Marcus, you’re spot on. But if you answered Target … you’re also correct! Starting December 1, these two stores will be selling the exact same pieces from fashion’s favorite designers- at the same prices. […]
P!nk Debuts Cover Of Her New Album
P!nk just released the image of the album artwork for her newest album, “The Truth About Love.” We’re loving the retro rocker look! Her sixth studio album drops on September 18. (Can you believe she’s already at #6? She just keeps pumping out the hits!) If you can’t wait that long, you can pre-order her […]
Crazy Mocha Coffee Company: Pittsburgh, PA
I doubt I’d surprise anyone by admitting that the main reason I was drawn to Pittsburgh’s Crazy Mocha coffee shops was their goat logo. I mean, come on. Goats! Even though they’re the least likely animals I’d associate with beverages, read on to find out why Crazy Mocha was all kinds of right!
Brand Spotlight: Rituals, Amsterdam
I was first introduced to Rituals, a spa brand from The Netherlands, while working in the Marie Claire beauty closet. MC works on tons of international stories, and the best products from around the globe are often spotlighted. While these stories are always fun to read, they’re really tricky to work on. Some brands are impossible […]
Curry on Murray: Pittsburgh, PA
I’m currently traveling for a week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I am excited to share some local flavors! The first bit of Pittsburgh I got seriously excited about is Thai restaurant, Curry on Murray. It’s appropriately located on Murray Ave. in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh. (Which came first: the name, or the real estate?) I […]
S’Mother
Moms are great, aren’t they? Mine reads The Collabor-eight multiple times a day: she’s our biggest fan. That being said, crazy mother stories are some of the funniest out there. Because everyone can relate to knowing a friend or relative that you love unconditionally, despite the crazy. So you can pretty much already guess what […]
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