Botkier Sample Sale

BOTKIER HANDBAGS IS BACK! 

ONE OF A KIND SAMPLES AT UP TO 75% OFF RETAIL.

260SAMPLESALE

225 FIFTH AVENUE (BETWEEN 26 & 27TH STREET)

N/R TRAIN TO 23RD STREET

*ALL CREDIT CARDS AND CASH ACCEPTED

APRIL 30TH – MAY 4TH

WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY : 10AM-7PM

SUNDAY : 10AM – 4PM

CRUZ CROSSBODY (BLACK)

MSRP $195

SALE PRICE $88

CRUZ TOTE (ULTRAVIOLET)

MSRP $295

SALE PRICE $133

HONORE CROSSBODY (BLACK)

MSRP $195

SALE PRICE $88

LEGACY SMALL SATCHEL (CITRUS)

MSRP $295

SALE PRICE $133

HONORE HOBO (SMALL) (MINT)

MSRP $395

SALE PRICE $178

WANDERLUST TOTE

MSRP $195

SALE PRICE $88

Zadig & Voltaire Sample Sale

ALLERGY FACE™ Beauty Tips

Last month I joined Zyrtec and Celebrity Makeup Artist  Jamie Greenberg at the ALLERGY FACE™ Beauty Counter at the Macy's Flower Show for a one-on-one beauty makeover. Jamie took me through spring-inspired "looks" and tips and tricks to combat allergy-related beauty challenges like water eyes and a red nose. 

For my beauty makeover, I went with the "Nighttime Statement" look. A smoky eye helps when you are having a puffy eye day. Since I wear contact lenses, my eyes may sometime get watery during allergy season, causing my eyeliner to run. Jamie recommends using a waterproof eyeliner, applying it close to the lashes and setting it with eye shadow. Products used for my "Nighttime Statement" look include: 

Skin: Benefit Cosmetics fakeup medium #2

Brows: Benefit Cosmetics gimme brow medium/deep

Eyes: Benefit Cosmetics Big Beautiful Eyes Kit / 

BADgal liner waterproof - black

Cheeks: Benefit Cosmetics Hervana

Lips: Benefit Cosmetics hoola ultra plush

Click on these additional spring-inspired "looks" for step-by-step tips on how to create them. The "fresh-faced & fabulous" look will help with redness of the nose. 

The "red carpet ready" look is inspired by actress and long-time allergy sufferer, Debra Messing. This look is for those whose allergy-related beauty challenge is a red nose. This look will play down redness by enhancing your eyes and using a makeup highlighter on your skin. 

This "cat eye chic" look is a timeless classic that allows you to focus on making a statement with your eyes.

Try the "barest beauty" look for color correcting redness and contouring your face. 

If you suffer from watery eyes, the "hollywood siren" look allows for less makeup on the eyes and draws focus to a bold, red lip coupled with a contoured face. 

For more information about ALLERGY FACE™, visit zyrtec.com.

- Kim Weling

Illamasqua Spring 2014 Glamore Collection

One of my favorite collections to launch this spring is Illamasqua's Glamore Collection! Last month I stopped over at Bloomingdale's 59th Street and met with Illamasqua's International Trainer Artist Ross Andrewartha to preview the new Satin Finish Glamore Lipstick ($26) and Shattered Star Nails ($17). 

I'm ecstatic over these new lipsticks in vibrant shades of Soaked (vibrant orange), Glissade (bold pink) and Luster (candy pink). These colour intense lipsticks have a long lasting satin finish formula, keeping your lips hydrated and moisturized. Glissade is my go-to shade this season and it stays on all day long!

Shattered Star Nails features three shattered shades of Trilliant (champagne), Marquise (orange) and Fire Rose (pink) in a multi-dimensional glitter finish.

Ross also introduced me to the Eye Brow Cake and Angled Brush for sharpening brows and framing the face. This can be applied dry for soft definition or mixed with water for a sharp shape.

Illamasqua's must-have products for a flawless base include Hydra Veil ($48) to prime, Skin Base Lift ($24) for lifting and illuminating and Skin Base Foundation ($42) for perfecting. Hydra Veil has a rehydrating gel formula for a long-lasting, radiant finish. Skin Base Lift brightening concealer is available in 6 shades, infused with warm peach tones to flatter every skin tone. It blends easily, corrects uneven pigmentation and lifts the eye area. For an added brightening effect, custom mix your shade with Skin base Lift in White Light. Skin Base Foundation smoothes and softens and is easily blendable.

You can find Illamasqua at illamasqua.com, bloomingdales.com and sephora.com.

- Kim Weling

Review: April 2014 Women's PijonBox: Kick Up Your Spring Fashion

Attention college students! There's now a subscription box available just for you! PijonBox is a curated monthly box starting at $23 per month (pricing varies based on how many boxes you subscribe to). All you do is pick a female, male or gender-neutral box and you'll start receiving your monthly care packages filled with delicious and healthy snacks, health and beauty supplies, household essentials and fun gifts to get you through each semester.

I was excited to experience PijonBox for myself, with the arrival of my April box. My curated box included 3 pairs of Bombas Socks, Nectar Sunglasses, Nature's Bakery Fig Bars in Raspberry and Blueberry and La Fresh Travel-Lite Antibacterial Wipes.

The box included one pair of Bombas Calf Socks ($9) and two pairs of Ankle Socks ($9). These socks are soft and comfortable! The calf socks are perfect for just lounging around but also would be great boot socks. I'll definitely be using the ankle socks for jogging, especially since these socks in grey/black/blue match a lot of my activewear!

You can never have too many pairs of sunglasses, and I gladly welcome another pair! Since I'm always busy blogging late-night, wearing sunnies helps hide my lack of sleep. Any college student will appreciate the dark, mirrored lenses on these Nectar Sunglasses ($20) to alleviate those morning hangovers! 

The Nature's Bakery Fig Bars ($3, two bars per pack) in Raspberry and Blueberry are great on-the-go energy-boosting snacks I'll be throwing in my purse for days when I don't have time to eat in between meetings. These snacks are also perfect for keeping you awake on road trips or supplying you with extra energy on the plane or train. These remind me of Fig Newtons, so if you like those, then you'll love these! 

La Fresh Travel-Lite Antibacterial Wipes ($2.49) is another essential item for my purse! The pack comes with 8 wipes and keeps hands clean and healthy, killing 99.9% of germs with aloe and vitamin e. I feel like I always need one of these wipes the most after I hold onto a subway pole. Holding onto the pole always makes me feel icky, especially when people next to me start coughing or sneezing. I immediately think of the movie 'Contagion'! 

Overall, I was really pleased with the contents of my PijonBox. It came with useful items I've never tried before, plus a product card of this month's themed box: Kick Up Your Spring Fashion! The best part of the six items I received is that they are all full-size products! Total retail of all the products in the April box is $55.49, so the value versus the subscription price is definitely there. 

Pijon has partnered with Project Night Night, dedicating time and money to fund and create very special care packages for homeless and undeserved kids who need them to feel secure, cozy, ready to learn, and significant. Learn more at pijonbox.com/social-mission. 

I really wish a subscription box like PijonBox was around when I was in college! Lucky for me, my mom used to send me care packages from oranges to clothes and accessories. This also makes a great gift for all those upcoming high school graduates! You can give a PijonBox or sign up yourself at PijonBox.com. 

- Kim Weling

Spring Style Post Featuring American Eagle Outfitters, Monika Chiang and Lenovo

Full-length Romper: American Eagle Outfitters in Olive

Leather Moto Jacket: Monika Chiang

Shoes: Z London for Payless

Clutch: Retrospetive in Rose Gold at JustFab.com

Dagger Earrings / Necklace: Sachin + Babi

Sunglasses: GUESS By Marciano in Rose Gold

One of my favorite spring pieces from American Eagle Outfitters is the full-length romper with cuffed hem. The XXS fit so perfectly, I just had to get it in black too! I've been searching for the perfect leather moto jacket and thanks to Monika Chiang, I actually found one that fits perfectly! I've been wearing this jacket with everything, including dresses, skirts, cinched pants and jeans. The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro is my new favorite ultrabook. I love that it has a 360-degree flip and fold design and functions with a touch screen and keyboard. For my full review, click here. 

Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro

Photos by Bri Weling

- Kim Weling

Seychelles & BC Footwear Spring Launch Party

Scotch & Soda Sample Sale

SCOTCH & SODA SAMPLE SALE

UP TO 70% OFF RETAIL FROM BOTH THE MEN’S & WOMEN’S FALL AND SUMMER COLLECTIONS

260 FIFTH AVENUE

BETWEEN 28TH AND 29TH ST

NEW YORK, NY 10001

*ALL CREDIT CARDS AND CASH ACCEPTED

APRIL 22ND – APRIL 27TH

TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 10AM - 8PM

FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 10AM - 7PM

SUNDAY : 10AM – 3PM

Review: Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro

Having previously reviewed the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S, I already knew I was going to love the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro. One of my favorite features is the unique 360-Degree Flip-and-Fold Design, easily changing between the four different modes - Laptop, Stand, Tablet and Tent. The 13.3" QHD+ 3200 x1800 (versus 11.6 HD, 1366 x 768 on the IdeaPad Yoga 11S) IPS widescreen with 10-point multi-touch has the best display I've ever seen on an ultrabook. Whether I am catching up on the latest episode of The Vampire Diaries, editing video footage or pictures, the images are incredibly crisp and sharp. 

This ultrabook also has great portability - 1.39 kg, 15.5 mm thin with a 9 hour battery life to get you through the whole day, versus the 1.4 kg, 17.2 mm thin, 6 hour battery on the IdeaPad Yoga 11S. Like the IdeaPad Yoga 11S, there are two USB ports and a 2-in-1 card reader.It also has up to 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor with integrated Intel graphics,  up to 8GB DDR3L memory, up to 512 GB SDD storage and stereo speakers with Dolby® Home Theatre® for immersive sound. 

Lenovo motion control allows you to browse and select files with simple hand gestures. This is perfect for navigating through recipes hands-free. With voice control technology, you can just speak to open programs and websites. The Yoga Picks custom software detects and recommends the most suitable apps for any given mode. Some of the preloaded apps include Phone Companion, Camera Man, Photo Touch, and Yoga Chef. Yoga Chef has some easy-to-follow recipes I definitely want to try, with vivid photos that make me instantly hungry.

All these enhancements and features are user-friendly and interesting to explore, but for the most part I've been using the Yoga 2 Pro for watching tv shows, blogging and editing photos and videos. My main laptop is currently a MacBook Air but I despise editing videos with iMovie. I still prefer Windows Movie Maker, so I feel like I'll always need a Windows-friendly ultrabook just for that reason. During February and March, the Yoga 2 Pro came in handy specifically for editing fashion week videos, uploading them to YouTube and downloading photos from my Nokia 1020 (which is incompatible with my MacBook). Since I do a lot of blogging late night, the backlit keyboard really helps. This function can be turned on and off by pressing the Fn key and space bar. The touch screen capability comes in handy as well. It's so much easier to swipe through pictures when deciding which ones to use and edit. Every now and then I'm reminded of how my MacBook isn't touchscreen when I tap the screen out of habit. 

The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro is available at lenovo.com with a list price starting at $1199.00.

 

- Kim Weling

Spa Week - April 21-27

Last chance to book your spa appointments! Spa Week is back and celebrating its 10th birthday! From April 21st – 27th, hundreds of spas (day, medical and resort) fitness facilities and wellness centers nationwide will offer up to three signature treatments for just $50 each. Featured services are valued at anywhere from $100 to $500.

National spa participants include Red Door Spa, Clarins Spa, The Salon & Spa at

Saks Fifth Avenue, Jurlique, Fresh, Lord & Taylor Salon & Spa, Massage Envy and

Elements Therapeutic Massage.

To check out the complete directory of spa participants and massages, body treatments, facials and more, go to www.spaweek.com. 

The Makeup Show NYC 2014

The Makeup Show NYC is quickly approaching! Over a dozen beauty brands will be making their first appearance at the show, including Sephora, Adamis, Cao Cosmetics, Ve Neill Brushes, Vincent Longo Cosmetics, Black-Up, Gorgeous Cosmetics, Serenity and Scott and more. 

The Makeup Show continues to be a platform for top beauty brands to launch their most coveted products and introduce them to the pro-community. Here's a look at a few of the products that will be featured at the show:

SEPHORA COLLECTION will be showcasing the PRO makeup brush collection along with a special edition 5-piece kit, exclusively created for The Makeup Show. Featured at the booth will be experts from Sephora PRO, Sephora's national artistry team, who will be sharing best practices on how to use, maintain and clean Sephora PRO brushes along with a demonstration of how they are made. The Makeup Show attendees will beable to purchase a selection of the Sephora Collection PRO brushes along with the limited edition set for a discounted price of 40% of retail.

Launching exclusively at The Makeup Show NYC will be OFRA’s Foundation Stick in seven new shades. This is a creamy, oil-free foundation stick that will glide on with the ease of a cream. With a built in primer for a long-lasting wear, the stick provides a silky texture and sheer-to-full coverage.

CLEANSE by LAUREN NAPIER will also be launching exclusively at The Makeup Show NYC. This premium skincareproduct is like no other, and the single use technology allows one to cleanse on-the-go. Whether you take one or three, the wipes remain saturated and ready for use.

Kett will be showcasing their recently launched Crème Correctors. The Crème Correctors will conceal, correct, and neutralize under eye discoloration with their signature waterproof formula and are enriched with vitamins a, c, e and licorice root extract.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics will be launching their summer collection at The Makeup Show NYC! Don't miss their booth to pick up these popular products that are sure to sell out!

CATTIVA recently launched a beautiful Lip Kit, which includes a number of lip products all offered at a special price! Be sure to pick yours up at The Makeup Show NYC.

TEMPTU Pro will be featuring their new 2.0 Starter Kit which comes equipped with two airbrush guns. This is a must have for any pro!

The Makeup Show NYC will also feature over 85 beauty brands, keynote speakers, seminars, hands-on workshops, and more. A few of the brands you will find at the show include: Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu PRO, Silver Sponsors Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, NARS, Stila, Supporting Sponsor Smashbox, Alcone, Pinnacle Cosmetics, INGLOT, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine.

The Makeup Show NYC will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 9am to 5pm at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.

Spring 2014 Favorites From Jennifer Lopez Collection at Kohl's

Get ready to take on spring/summer with the Jennifer Lopez Collection at Kohl's. This season, mint green continues to be a favorite, on-trend color of mine along with snakeskin prints and sequin shorts. The Chiffon Drop-Tail Hem Top - Petite (on sale for $17.60), Snakeskin Contrast Infinity Scarf in Blue (on sale for $21.00) and Sequin Shorts (on sale for $24.00) create a youthful and fun, glamorous look for an evening out, especially when paired with Embellished High Heels (on sale for $49.99) with metallic and rhinestone accents, JLove by Jennifer Lopez 10K Gold 1/7-ct. T.W. Diamond Wings Necklace (on sale for $337.50) and Falsetto Rhinestone Aviator Sunglasses (on sale for $22.99).

- Kim Weling

LC Lauren Conrad and Rock & Republic Spring 2014 Favorites at Kohl's

LC Lauren Conrad Spring 2014 at Kohl's features pleating, 3/4-length sleeves, peplum hems, polka dots, and bow accents and prints. Key pieces from LC Lauren Conrad include the Bow Pintuck Top (on sale for $32.99), Polka-Dot Chiffon Blouse (on sale for $32.99), Bow Pleated Shorts (on sale for $36.99) and these Ankle Booties (on sale for $31.99).

For LC Lauren Conrad jewelry, you'll find adjustable bracelets fit for layering, like the Elephant Woven Bracelet (on sale for $7.70), Teardrop Slipknot Bracelet (on sale for $5.60) and Bar Woven Bracelet (on sale for $7.70). These pieces are all under $10, including the Heart & Skull Stud Earring Set (on sale for $9.10) and the Arrow Ring (on sale for $7.80).

Rock & Republic Spring 2014 at Kohl's features edgy tops with studded details, nailhead accents, leopard prints and roll-tab sleeves. Favorites include the Embellished Bib Shirt (on sale for $26.40), Studded Tee, (on sale for $26.40), Roll-Tab Twill Shirt (on sale for $28.80) and Leopard Chiffon Shirt ($24.00) and French Terry Sweatshirt (on sale for $30.00). My Rock & Republic shoe picks this season include the Chop-Out High Heel Ankle Booties (on sale for $35.99) and Cutout High Heel Ankle Booties (on sale for $43.97). I'm all metal accents, zippers, buckles and lace-ups on booties!

- Kim Weling

Emmy Rossum Spring Manicure by butter LONDON

Looking for an amazing spring mani? Take note of Emmy Rossum’s latest butter LONDON manicure created by Global Colour Ambassador, Katie Jane Hughes.

Nail Look How To:

· Katie began by applying butter LONDON’s Nail Foundation Flawless Base Coat to hide and smooth tiny ridges and imperfections in the nail.

· Katie then used butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Cotton Buds to create a half-moon at the bottom of the nail, leaving the top half nude and giving the nail a “floating nail art” look.

· To finish the look and add dimension, Katie added a dot of butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Sprog to the middle of the white moon, followed by a dot of butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black.

C. Wonder Sample Sale

Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk Launch with Heidi Klum

 

On April 2nd, I got an exclusive first look at DreamWalk™ by Dr. Scholl's®, hosted by Heidi Klum in the Blue Room at Gansevoort Park Avenue. During the launch I met with the Dr. Scholl's branding team and learned about DreamWalk's newest product, Fresh & Cool™ Insoles. Dr. Scholl's® and Heidi ended the launch event with a Q&A session, and discussed the balance between comfort and style.

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ products transforms uncomfortable shoes into wearable ones for all-day comfort and support, from heels to flats to boots and casual shoes. Dr. Scholl's® Dreamwalk™ Fresh & Cool Insoles™ ($9.99) are perfect for summer, helping feet feel cool and dry all day. These insoles have a moisture-wicking, breathable top cloth, cut-out designs promote air circulation, gel pocket in the heels for shock absorption and foam for cushioning and support. They fit comfortably in dress shoes, casual shoes, sneakers and boots.

You'll also notice that Dr. Scholl's® refreshed its look, so you'll see new packaging for the DreamWalk™ line, making it easier to find the product you are looking for.

Here's a look at more products from the Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ collection:

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ High Heels Insoles ($8.99): Fits comfortably and clinically proven to help prevent foot pain in heels 2 inches or higher. Has an ultra-thin design that can be worn even with strappy heels. The ultra soft gel arch shifts pressure off ball of foot. has a soft wicking fabric designed to keep feet dry.

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ Comfort Insoles ($8.99): Ultra-thin design fits comfortably in flats, boots and pumps. Absorbs shock, has targeted ball of foot cushioning and clear gel for hidden cushioning. 

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ Sole Expressions Insoles ($10.49): Fits comfortably in any women's shoes, including open shoes such as thong sandals. Slim design won't crowd toes and soft top cloth feels great on bare feet. Absorbs shock in heel and cushions ball of foot. 

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™Cozy Cushions ($9.99): Helps keep feet warm and dry and provides support for any boot or casual shoe. Multi-layer design helps insulate foot and has two plush layers for extra cushioning. 

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ 16-Hour Insoles ($8.19): Provides non-stop comfort for a full 16 hours with superior shock absorption and cushioning. Fits comfortably in work shoes, casual shoes and sneakers. 

Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk™ Heel Liners ($4.58): Prevent shoe rubbing and slipping. Clear gel provides hidden comfort and fits comfortably around heels to improve shoe fit.

Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk™ Sole Expressions Heel Liner ($4.58): Helps prevent slipping and blisters from shoe rubbing. Fits comfortably around heels to improve shoe fit. 

Dr. Scholl's DreamWalk™ Ball of Foot Cushions ($5.99): Helps prevent ball of foot pain, toe scrunch and feet from sliding forward. Provides cushioning and absorbs shock. 

Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ Hidden Arch Supports ($5.50): Superior support to help prevent arch pain. Soft gel comfortably supports arch. 

Since I wear mostly high heel sandals in spring/summer, I'm looking forward to trying out and getting the most use out of the high heel insoles, heel liners, ball of foot cushions and arch supports. For more information on Dr. Scholl's® DreamWalk™ collection, videos, coupons, click here. 

Check out this Q&A session with Heidi Klum:

- Kim Weling