Hailey Baldwin + UGG Unveil the Classic Street Collection

On Tuesday, August 23rd, model and It Girl Hailey Baldwin teamed up with UGG® to launch the Classic Street Collection, the next evolution of the brand's iconic Classic Boot silhouette. The launch party took place at Dream Downtown, with a preview of the five styles in the Classic Street Collection, mixing edgy streetwise styling with the unmistakable feel of UGG®. 

Acclaimed photographer Mike Rosenthal captured Baldwin's effortless, street-chic vibe in a breezy, beach-chic photo series shot in Venice Beach, LA, showcasing the contemporary California lifestyle that UGG® embodies.  

The Classic Street Collection, ranging from $150 to $300 USD, features materials that have been pretreated to repel water and stains, and an incredibly lightweight ultra-cushioning Treadlite by UGG® outsole that delivers all-day comfort and maximum wearability. 

The 5-style collection introduces the McKay, a stylish ankle bootie with a buckle strap, the Quincy, an ever-classic combat boot silhouette with lace-up detail and exposed sheepskin, the Cedric and Braiden, that can also be cuffed for a second way to wear, and my favorite, the Sibley, an edgy, knee-hight boot with curved seaming and paneled construction. 

The Classic Street Collection is available now at UGG® retail locations worldwide, UGG.com and select wholesaler partners.

Above Photos by UGG®

- Kim Weling

TOMS + S'well Bottle Sample Sale - 8/30 - 9/4/16

TOMS & S'WELL BOTTLE SAMPLE SALE 

LOCATION : ​​260 FIFTH AVENUE

(28/29TH STREET)

NYC NY 10001

N/R/6 TRAIN TO 28TH STREET

AUGUST 30TH - SEPTEMBER 4TH

TUESDAY : 10AM-8PM

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY : 10AM-7PM

SUNDAY : 10AM-4PM

James Perse Sample Sale - 8/30 - 9/4/16

THE JAMES PERSE SAMPLE SALE HAS RETURNED - THIS TIME IN SOHO!

OFFERING MENS, WOMENS, FURNISHINGS, ACCESSORIES, & FOOTWEAR.

150 GREENE STREET

(BTWN HOUSTON & PRINCE ST.)

NYC NY 10012

N/R TRAIN TO PRINCE ST.

C/E TRAIN TO SPRING ST.

B/D/F/M TRAIN TO BROADWAY-LAFAYETTE

AUGUST 30TH - SEPTEMBER 4TH

TUESDAY-THURSDAY : 10AM-8PM

FRIDAY-SATURDAY : 10AM-7PM

SUNDAY : 10AM-5PM

Magnolia Bakery 20th Birthday Party & Limited Edition Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

On Tuesday, August 23rd, I celebrated Magnolia Bakery's 20th Birthday, with a special unveiling of the newest banana pudding flavor, peanut butter! The new flavor, just in time to also celebrate National Banana Pudding Day, is peanut butter blended with vanilla pudding and layered with Nabisco Nutter Butter wafers, bananas and crusted dry roasted salted peanuts. The limited edition flavor is only available for five days, through Sunday, August 28th in small ($3.75), medium ($5.50) and large ($6.75). Although you can't beat the original, I hope this flavor decides to stick around longer as I'm sure it will be a hit with Magnolia Bakery fans!

During the celebration, guests previewed scallop border, confetti, ombre rosettes and naked red velvet cakes, and sampled mini cupcakes, and birthday-themed funfetti cookies, whoopie pies, and ice cream sandwiches. 

Not only did I get to enjoy delicious cupcakes (oooooh that buttercream icing!) with my prosecco, I got to learn how to frost cupcakes just the way Magnolia Bakery does! At the DIY cupcake station, I picked up some key icing techniques while learning how to frost a rose and scalloped petals on cupcakes and adding glitter and sprinkles. Magnolia Bakery does hold classes, so you can check out the schedule on their website at magnoliabakery.com. 

If you've never had any desserts from Magnolia Bakery, I definitely recommend you try something! They have much more to offer in-store than the desserts I just mentioned, such as pies, brownies, and blueberry cobbler. 

 

 

My cupcake creations!

- Kim Weling

Scotch & Soda Sample Sale - 8/23 - 8/28/16

SCOTCH & SODA SAMPLE SALE

MENS, WOMENS, AND ACCESSORIES FOR UP TO 80% OFF RETAIL

" WE'RE INSPIRED BY THE WORLD AND CURATED BY AMSTERDAM. SCOTCH & SODA ARE DISCOVERERS AND COLLECTORS, SCORING THE GLOBE FOR THAT PAINTING, POEM, VINTAGE PIECE, RUIN, OR ARTIFACT THAT SPARKS OUR NEVER-ENDING CURIOSITY. "

​​260 FIFTH AVENUE

(28/29TH STREET)

NYC NY 10001

N/R/6 TRAIN TO 28TH STREET

AUGUST 23RD - AUGUST 28TH

TUESDAY - SATURDAY : 10AM-7PM

SUNDAY : 10AM-4PM

Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Beauty Pop Up Shop

On Wednesday, August 16th, I attended the media preview for the Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Beauty Pop Up Shop. The pop up shop is a retail space open to consumers from 11am-7pm August 17th-19th at 2 Rivington (between Bowery and Chrystie) with exclusive events after hours, coinciding with the Olympics

Sephora’s most buzzed and deliciously Brazilian beauty brand, Sol de Janeiro, brings a Brazilian beach party to NYC for 3 days only with an experiential pop up shop in the Lower East Side.

The story of Sol de Janeiro’s luxe, easygoing lifestyle will be told through a variety of creative visual elements utilizing organic materials and tech, while the space is transformed into an authentic Brazilian experience that makes you feel like you are on the shores of Rio.

The pop up showcases the brand’s three most sought after products bringing the beauty secrets of Brazil to life. Among the three products are Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Samba 2-Step Foot Fetish Care, and Brazilian Golden Body Veil. 

The Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is clearly the star product that's super moisturizing with an addictive Pistachio Caramel fragrance and a touch of mica for an immediate Brazilian glow. It also helps tighten and smooth so it's perfect for those end of summer trips to the beach or lounging at the pool.

I also got to preview Sol de Janeiro's newest limited edition products coming this fall to Sephora & sephora.com: Brazilian Body Boom gift set, including Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel and Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (launches in September for $55.00), and Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Beauty on the Go, with a travel size Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and new Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter (launches in October for $25).

Sol de Janeiro's products are infused with Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Beauty Blend of nourishing Cupuaçu Butter, antioxidant superpower Açai and skin conditioning Coconut Oil.

Right next door to the 3 day pop up shop is trendy lower east side ice cream parlor Morgenstern's, creating a special limited edition "Brazilian Bum Bum" flavor inspired by the deliciously addictive Pistachio caramel fragrance of the products.  

Additionally, Sol de Janeiro has a special offer: 15% off purchase for consumers and a free deluxe sample of the most talked about Brazilian Bum Bum Cream.

Morgenstern's limited edition "Brazilian Bum Bum" flavor

- Kim Weling