Fab.com: Discovering innovative design products

by citychickstyle // July 6, 2015 // 20 Comments

Last week, I was invited to a press preview for Fab.com at a posh apartment in Greenwich Village. Fab.com features design-centric accessories, home décor products, bedroom art, novelty products, and much more from a great assortment of designers. It’s updated every week and whether you’re looking for something for yourself or a perfect gift for someone else, the site sells thousands of items that fit everyone’s thirst for inspiration and creativity. The Greenwich Village apartment was perfectly designed with fun, eye-catching, and functional products from Fab.com. My favorites included some monogrammed necklaces, a wall decal that encouragingly says “Laugh Often,” a framed red and white map of the United States, retro marquee letter lights, some throw pillows with fun shapes and typography, a cool t-shirt with the saying “Ice Cream Is Cheaper Than Therapy,” and a black and white spotted double pouch bag. Check out these items and more in the photos that follow. What a great sampling of design-centric products! For even more selections of innovative products, definitely visit www.fab.com!

Rooftop Film Club arrives in NYC: An innovative cinema experience

by citychickstyle // June 18, 2015 // 100 Comments

Last Thursday, I was invited to an exclusive press preview for Rooftop Film Club, an outdoor cinema experience, on the terrace at YOTEL New York. Rooftop Film Club started in London in 2011 and is making its debut in New York this year. It’s a unique cinema experience that features noise-canceling headphones, comfortable chairs, delicious food and cocktails, and a wide cinema screen, all while showcasing spectacular city views outside. Screened films will include classics such as The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and some recent films such as Birdman. Top Gun was the surprise film that evening, and I (along with the other media guests) was thrilled! I really enjoyed listening to the movie sounds through the headphones, as it made my movie experience more personal. What a fun outing! Tickets for June screenings are sold out, but definitely see if you can check out the ones in July by visiting www.nyc.rooftopfilmclub.com.

At Rooftop Film Club launch event

Rooftop Film Club founder Gerry Cottle Jr.

At Rooftop Film Club launch event

Pure Ice Butterfly Effects: Giving nails a shimmery finish

by citychickstyle // June 17, 2015 // 38 Comments

Pure Ice nail polish, which is available in over 100 on-trend colors and exclusively at Walmart, recently came out with a new collection called Butterfly Effects. Like the other polishes, Butterfly Effects is free of formaldehyde, toluene and DBP. The name was inspired by the delicate wings that butterflies possess. The “Shimmer-Wing” top coat collection comes in 3 gorgeous iridescent, pearly colors: Iris, Jasmine, and Rose. Each one transforms your go-to manicure in a creative way for stand out nails. I had the opportunity to try out the different colors and one of my favorite combinations is Pure Ice Speechless with Pure Ice Shimmer-Wing Jasmine. The blend showcases a pink-purple with just the right amount of shimmer and glamour. I love how the top coat glides on smoothly without making a mess, as shimmery polishes can sometimes be tricky. Pure Ice Butterfly Effects gives my manicure the perfect lift to make a playful, yet bold statement!

Pure Ice Butterfly Effects

Pure Ice nail polishes

My Pure Ice Speechless and Jasmine “Shimmer Wing” top coat manicure

Gia Coppola & Peroni partner up for an exclusive film series

by citychickstyle // June 15, 2015 // 47 Comments

Last Tuesday, Peroni Nastro Azzurro along with Gia Coppola hosted the exclusive launch of Coppola’s Grazie Cinema Series at The Hudson NY Sky Terrace. In addition to Gia, notable guests in attendance included Charlotte Gainsbourg, Hannah Bronfman, Caitlin Moe, Chloe Norgaard, Timo Weiland, Phoebe Collings-James, Danielle and Jodie Snyder, Ally Hilfiger, Steve Nash, and Alan Eckstein. Grazie Cinema Series is a group of classic Italian films that have been curated by Coppola and that will be traveling through New York, LA, and Miami. ‘Divorzio all’italiana,’ the first film in the series, was shown that evening. Prior to the exclusive screening, guests enjoyed Peroni and Italian small bites, as they listened to a live set by Hannah Bronfman. The film was also introduced by the premiere of an exclusive short film created by Coppola’s close friend and filmmaker Tracy Antonopoulos. The weather was absolutely perfect and it certainly was a flawless way of launching the Grazie Cinema Series!

Gia Coppola attends Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Gia Coppola Celebrate Grazie Cinema Series at Hudson Hotel on June 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Peroni Nastro Azzurro)

Hannah Bronfman attends Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Gia Coppola Celebrate Grazie Cinema Series at Hudson Hotel on June 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Peroni Nastro Azzurro)

At the event

A scene from ‘Divorzio all’italiana’

City views at Sky Terrace

OLEHENRIKSEN launches EMPOWER: Skincare for youthful radiance

by citychickstyle // June 14, 2015 // 589 Comments

Last Week, OLEHENRIKSEN hosted an exclusive launch event for its EMPOWER collection at Haven’s Kitchen. EMPOWER is a new, innovative skincare collection targeted towards the younger woman in her 20s and 30s. It’s designed to tackle the first signs of aging: dullness, uneven skin tone, fatigue, dehydration, and loss of radiance. The collection is composed of Arctic Cloudberry, Nordic Cotton, and White Willow Bark to offer antioxidants, hydration, and exfoliation. It contains a foaming milk cleanser, a featherweight moisturizer, and a hydrating hand cream. The products have a great smell, a light texture, and feel gentle on your skin. Founder Ole Henriksen was at the event to talk about EMPOWER and inspire guests with his positive words on embracing your beauty, your youthful glow, and your self-confidence. I had the opportunity to meet Ole and must say that I’m so impressed by his positive and creative spirit. His words are quite fitting with the collection’s mantra “Power Your Glow.” EMPOWER will be available at Sephora stores and on www.sephora.com starting in September. Be sure to check out this inspiring collection!

The EMPOWER collection

Specialty cocktails at the event

Ole Henriksen

Such a pleasure meeting Ole Henriksen!

UNIFORM T-shirts: Exceptional fashion with a cause

by citychickstyle // June 2, 2015 // 54 Comments

Last Friday, UNIFORM hosted a pre-launch private reception at Soho House New York to debut its premium t-shirt line. UNIFORM t-shirts are not only soft, comfortable, and made of quality fabrics, but they also serve a charitable purpose. For every UNFORM t-shirt sold, a school uniform will be given to a child in Liberia. I spoke with CEO Chid Liberty from Liberty & Justice about the line, and he mentioned that he wanted to start something with a one-for-one model, but with the one difference being that everything is produced in Liberia. This element provides over 300 jobs for working mothers at Liberty & Justice’s Liberia factory, the first fair-trade apparel factory in Africa. UNIFORM has officially launched today June 2 and t-shirts are available via Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/114851663/uniform-worlds-softest-tee. Be sure to check out UNIFORM that is making a powerful social impact!

UNIFORM T-shirts

Photos of Liberian children who received school uniforms through UNIFORM t-shirt purchases

At the UNIFORM pre-launch event

SIX:02 Week: Celebrating fitness inspiration

by citychickstyle // May 31, 2015 // 557 Comments

SIX:02, which is a part of Foot Locker, Inc. and is a top women’s retail destination that encourages women to meet their fitness goals and invest in themselves, is celebrating SIX:02 week nationwide. The celebration started today, May 31 and goes through June 7. The SIX:02 initiative celebrates that special moment when you’re inspired to work out or when you aim to reach a new goal. It’s that time that you invest in yourself, whether it’s in the morning or at night, to maximize your potential. During SIX:02 week, SIX:02’s top fitness brands, which include Under Armour, Puma, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Brooks, and ASICS, will be spotlighted on SIX:02’s website and in SIX:02 stores through special offers. Top celebrity trainers will also be offering exclusive free workouts in SIX:02 stores throughout the week.

I had the opportunity to kick off SIX:02 week at an exclusive press event with a hard core workout by celebrity trainer and Under Armour Women Brand Ambassador Natalie Uhling. Her workout that’s called NUFit is high-energy, high-intensity, and full of great dance music. I’m so impressed with Natalie’s positive attitude, passion for fitness, and her desire to inspire others to challenge themselves. Her workout, along with meeting team members from SIX:02 and Under Armour Women, was a memorable experience.

To further promote the SIX:02 initiative nationwide, all SIX:02 stores are hosting SIX:02 day on June 2, which kicks off at 6:02 p.m. local time with in-store workouts. For more information about SIX:02, visit www.six02.com and check out www.six02.com/stores to RSVP to SIX:02 week classes in your area. Have an awesome week!

At the SIX:02 Week press event

Natalie Uhling and Kirta Carroll from SIX:02

Getting ready for the NUFit workout

Athletic pparel and footwear from top brands at SIX:02

Athletic apparel and footwear from top brands at SIX:02

Mr. Brainwash delivers an authentic street Pop art installation in NYC

by citychickstyle // May 28, 2015 // 87 Comments

Last week, Mr. Brainwash, infamous street Pop artist, in partnership with Hoerle-Guggenheim Gallery and artnet launched an impressive, creative installation at The New York EDITION. He only had 3 hours to put it together, and it proved to be a great lineup of mixed media pieces. Guests enjoyed champagne and small bites, as they viewed celebrity portraits of Kate Moss, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Jim Morrison, The Beatles, and many more. There was also an installation of Star Troopers (from Star Wars) and yellow tape spread throughout the venue that read “Life is Beautiful,” a line that that can be found in a previous sculpture by Mr. Brainwash, and that is one of his main mottos. Viewing artwork by Mr. Brainwash is such an incredible experience!

John Lennon

Kate Moss

Ray Charles

The Beatles

Michael Jackson

Statue of Liberty

Mixed media print with David Bowie and Mona Lisa

Star Troopers posing with “Life is Beautiful” tape

Robin and Batman

Brittany in New York City: A lively celebration of culture and music

by citychickstyle // May 20, 2015 // 361 Comments

The Vieilles Charrues Festival is France’s largest music festival that has been taking place in mid-July for over 20 years, in a town called Carhaix in the region of Brittany.

Laurent Corbel, Co-President of BZH NY, spoke at the conference about Brittany and events held for the region in New York, and he gave a brief introduction about the festival. Jerome Trehorel, General Manager of Vieilles Charrues Festival, was also at the conference to provide invited guests with the history of the festival as well as its unique features. The festival, with an impressive lineup that has included James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and this year, Lionel Richie, The Celtic Social Club, and Muse, among many others, welcomes over 200,000 attendees in a town that normally has around 8,000 inhabitants. The eco-friendly village structure that’s created in Carhaix exclusively for the Vieilles Charrues Festival is quite unique. It’s supported by 6,000 volunteers who help to operate restaurants, bars, and the festival’s own local hospital.

Another unique feature of the festival is the participation of a band called The Celtic Social Club. This band, which started in New York City in 2012, performs old traditional songs from all of the Celtic regions: Britanny, Wales, Ireland, Galicia, Asturias, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Scotland. It combines these traditional sounds with contemporary music genres such as hip hop, rap, and the blues. Manu Masko from The Celtic Social Club spoke at the conference about the band’s development, and his excitement for both the festival and The Celtic Social Club’s intimate performance in New York.

Following the press conference, The Celtic Social Club put on an exclusive, unplugged concert at The Concert Space at Beethoven Pianos last Friday. The band played two sets that were recorded live to create an acoustic album. Special guests included I.C. Will, a New York rapper, and Roy Harter, a New York accordion player. The concert proved to be a lively mix of traditional melodies with contemporary sounds, and the audience definitely connected with it. It was such a pleasure to be a part of this unique event in preparation for the Vieilles Charrues Festival! For more information about the festival, check out http://www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr/2015/.

Manu Masko, Jerome Trehorel, Laurent Corbel

At the press conference

The Celtic Social Club introduced by Laurent Corbel

The Cetic Social Club performing

Jean-Pierre Riou, Ronan Le Bars, Pierre Stephan, Mathieu Pequeriau, Richard Puaud, I.C. Will, Manu Masko, Roy Harter, and Jimme O’neill

Ryka Fall 2015: The perfect balance of comfort and style

by citychickstyle // May 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

Ryka, a footwear and apparel brand designed exclusively for women, has some great new styles in eye-catching colors lined up for Fall 2015. The brand focuses on comfort, fashionable style, and functionality. Its footwear styles fall into 4 categories: Training, walking, running, and lifestyle. In the training category, the Vida RZX provides ultimate comfort via proprietary technology that allows for responsive heel cushioning and flexible forefoot. The Dynamic 2 is also a great training shoe with layered mesh for breathability and synthetic overlays for support. For walking, the Strata Walk is a perfect choice, as it is lightweight and provides full coverage support with breathable mesh and memory foam. For running, the Kora provides great cushioning, impact protection, and traction on different surfaces. Lastly, for lifestyle, the Aurora combines the best of both worlds with the functionality of a water resistant winter boot that prevents slippage, and the lightweight comfort of an athletic sneaker.

Ryka provides style and comfort in its apparel category as well. The line features an assortment of shorts, pants, sweaters, shirts, and jackets both for active training and lifestyle. My favorites for Fall 2015 include the Moto Texturized Jacket, the Motion Capri, the Essential Full Zip Jacket, and the Advantage Legging. Ryka truly gets the synergy between comfort and impeccable style!

Tenacity and Vida RZX training shoes

Dynamic 2 training shoes

Kora running shoes

Moto Texturized Jacket Photo credit: Ryka

Motion Capri
Photo credit: Ryka

A Ryka apparel look for Fall 2015

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