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Sixth Avenue, NYC Amazingly someone got a parking permit???---- The famous Votre Vu Airstream parked itself right on Sixth Ave/51st-52nd Street---and conveniently introduced media types to the travel friendly version of the cleverly packaged moisturizing/nourishing lip balm on top, rich hand creme on the bottom-Bébé Duette... Now available paired with either clear or raspberry moisturizing lip balm...(nice texture too---with healing/soothing coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter)...is the lightly scented Tarte D'Amande -almond pie nutrient embedded hand cream--- that seeps right in and protects with sun filters--- and healing Jojoba, Sunflower, Grape Seed oils--- No wonder there was this steady stream of beauty editors from major publications---stopping by. FYI: all agreed----great gift to give the gals at wedding showers etc. $39.50 for the tinted Luxe Lips Framboise two pack -J. Ecochard- Available online .

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, NYC KJUS, SKEA, DALE OF NORWAY, ORTOVOX USA, DANNENMANN, PARAJUMPERS/Hell Is For Heroes, MARKER, VÖLKL, NEVE, NILS, MAUI JIM/ZEAL, TRANSPACK, RECCO   words/images Judith Ecochard The annual Snow Sports trade show is on our list--so we were glad for the invite to see some of the collections that exhibit at that January event, here in the Big Apple. We actually never heard of the New York City based Transpack-makers of ski/snowboard/gear haulers with the motto " Save Your Energy For The Slopes ." XT MOGUL PRO Boots, Gear and inner zip compartments -back vertical zip -extra access BUT Honestly, we use the EDGE lightweight and durable bag they gave out--- to haul all our triathlon transition stuff ---because it really is convenient, easy to carry- and we can pack in a lot.  Upper top compartment of fleece/mesh- roomy and protective enough for goggles and personal items Trapezoid bag shape makes hauling easier Basically it's