Beauty

Dial Soap Is Still #1–And We Helped Them Celebrate With The Launch Of Four Nature-Inspired New Products!

I had a ton of fun at Dial's recent beauty blogger breakfast at New York Pilates at 262 Bowery on the Lower East Side. The space was beautiful and expansive and seemed to be a small factory that was converted to loft spaces that took up a whole floor each. Dial treated the 20 or so bloggers to a complementary session…read more
Entertainment

Dateline January 2017: The Smithereens At BB King’s Times Square–This Is A “Don’t Miss” Legendary Annual Show !

There is only one rock show I MUST go to every year, and that is The Smithereens annual hoe-down at BB King's in Times Square. It brings together fans from all over the globe to see one of the few classic rock bands that has only GOTTEN BETTER with time, staying try to their original  power pop, slightly garage-y sound…read more
Travel

FIRST PORT OF CALL: PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ON FATHOM’S FIRST SOCIAL IMPACT CRUISE, APRIL 2016

I was lucky enough to be invited on Fathom's one-week inaugural cruise to the Dominican Republic in late April. Fathom is one of the dozen or so cruise lines owned by Carnival, which as you probably know is the biggest cruise line in the world. What sets Fathom apart is that it is the brainchild of its president Tara Russell, a…read more
Travel

SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT: A Fantasy Five Star Diamond Resort Better Than Your Wildest Island Travel Dreams!

OK, I will just come out and say it--my five-night visit to Spice Island Beach Resort in Grand Anse, St. George, Grenada, was my greatest island vacation ever! This Five Star AAA Diamond and Six Star AAHS Resort Award Winner--one of only seven in the Caribbean--is the only truly family-owned hotel of this calibre. Sir Royston Hopkin and family run…read more
Lifestyle

Taittinger’s (Very) Early Winter Holiday Press Party Rocked

Taittinger Champagne is a classic that most people cannot picture the winter holidays without. I was lucky enough to attend a recent (early August) press event called The Art Of Celebrating The Holidays in a gorgeous townhouse in Gramercy Park that including being able to taste all their popular products including the runaway hit Prestige Rose with its lively flavor…read more
Lifestyle

Desi Galli: Taking Over The East Village With A Punjabi Punch

I recently visited Desi Galli at Avenue B and Tenth Street--this is a second location as they have already caused a big commotion at their Curry Hill spot. They have many classic Indian dishes but they bring the best of the Punjabi/gastropub movement that is so popular in London right to the East Village. (Some people also compare their cuisine…read more
Lifestyle

Nuts For Nambe: Blending Modernism With Classicism For A Real Wow Factor!

I was recently introduced to Name Jewelry via a blogger's event to announce that Macy's will be the one department store exclusively carrying this stunning handmade line by veteran jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack. Many Macy's bigwigs were there to meet and greet with bloggers and Carolyn herself on a step and repeat and everyone at the event got to peruse…read more
Fashion

Lovin’ LaCoste For Spring/Summer 2017: They’re Not Just About Polo Shirts!

While LaCoste's crocodile polos are longtime legends (and I am simply mad for the polos with the GIANT crocs on them because they always make me chuckle especially on a child), this company known for high quality and durable fashions has wonderful accessories. Their handbags are classic and fashion-forward and I love the way they have so many compartments. They are…read more
Fashion

The New Century 21’s At Albee Square In Downtown Brooklyn: We Went To The Ribbon Cutting And Shed Some Tears!

The ribbon cutting in early October for the new Century 21 store in Albee Square was not only attended by the Gindi family who owns it but all of the stores employees (dressed elegantly in black). There were more than 100 people in attendance when the ribbon was cut by the Gindis and their executive staff. Founder Al Gindi made…read more
Beauty

Back To The Beach (Without Actually Going To The Beach) Thanks To The Beachwaver!

I was lucky enough to go to a Beachwaver event with inventor and legendary hair stylist Sarah Potempa--who demonstrated many great effects the different size Beachwavers can create. It was a bloggers event at the glamorous Dream Downtown Hotel in Chelsea (complete with a wooden hot tub on the hotel suite's deck that blew my mind and made lots of…read more
Beauty

HOORAY FOR DR. MARK + HIS KM PRODUCTS–HE’S REALLY MAKING HIS MARK ON SKINCARE!

I recently attended a skin product launch event for Dr. Kenneth Mark at the Upholstery Store eatery in the West Village and started using his KM All-In-One Cleanser and KM Anti-Oxidant Boost which combine stem cells, antioxidants, peptides and revolutionary precious stone extracts that you can't find in other products and I have to say that they really made a…read more
Lifestyle

The Gilroy: A Speakeasy That Anyone Can Get Into!

I recently visited The Gilroy at the northwest corner of 81st and Second Avenue which has a great classic 1920's speakeasy feel--but I guarantee that you do not have to give in a secret password like was shown in several Three Stooges episodes and countless gangster flicks, LOL! Besides great eats--they have artisanal hard liquor and the mixed drink menu changes…read more
Lifestyle

TESSA: An Upper West Side Mediterranean Spot That Will Have You Saying “MMMM”!

I recently went to TESSA for the first time and was immediately blown away by it's wide open space (no "close seating" here) and the gorgeous criss cross iron lattice work on the ceiling. It gives a loft space feel but somehow TESSA still feels warm and like a "neighborhood place." When you sit down, you are offered an immense wine list but…read more
Lifestyle

Jill Zarin’s Lux Lunch: Best Hamptons Party Of Summer 2016

Jill Zarin's 4th Annual Lux Lunch had "a little something for everyone," as they say. There was a huge BBQ going on by the Zarin's gorgeous Southampton "endless" pool,  inside the kitchen was a "create your own chocolates" stand, in the living room was an assortment of highly creative jewelry and clothing designers (including Chic Boutique and Lyla Renai) and…read more
Lifestyle

SUPER SATURDAY–As Much Fun For Family As For “Super Shopper” Moms & Dads

I love OCFRA's Super Saturday which is one of the most popular and longest running annual events for Ovarian Cancer Research--but did you know it has as many activities for kids as for adults (if not more). There is face painting, Camp Divalycious which features any kind of craft a kid could want to make and even an amusement area complete…read more
Fashion

Get Your Favorite Brands At The Best Prices! CHECK OUT DEALMOON.COM!

I was just recently turned on to dealmoon.com, a site (now in its sixth year) that points out where to buy all your favorite department store brands--including Shiseido, La Mer, Estee Lauder, NARS, Chanel, Kate Somerville and more--for the best prices possible. All different type of outlets are suggested, and sometimes the best prices are actually given by your favorite…read more
Lifestyle

THE BEST OF THE BEST–NEW YORK’S BEST PARTIES, SOCIAL EVENTS & EATERY EXCLUSIVES

It's No Secret--I'm In Love With "The Generous Pour" At Capital Grilles Nationwide! I recently got to preview The Generous Pour's wonderful seven great wines (all rated above 90 by The Wine Review) which will be available from 7/10/17 to 9/3/17 at Capital Grilles across the country. I visited the West 51st Street branch and not only tested the seven…read more