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     Part 2                                                               SUMMER SIPS: ROSÉ Season!!! via GIPHY Portugal is poppin'-as a second hone+vacay destination...and earning a great rep for its wine in addition to its signature cork that goes on top... Grape composition 25% Saborinho, 25% Agronomica, 25% Aragones, 25% Touriga Nacional. Sustainably grown tiny plots (2 to 6 bush trained vines per square) planted in 1991 in volcanic soil at sea level. 12.5% alcohol...around $25 bottle Sips of the mineral-delicately black peppery- acidic Rosé Vulcânico-courtesy of the deep volcanic black basalt soil of the Portuguese archipelago -AZORES (Pico island)...conjures up summer breezes, long sunny days at the beach, sunlight outdoor deck parties. Easy to drink (and now)...this thirst quenching wine pairs ...

(it's almost- or already there. ..) New Products That Help Celebrate Snowmelts, Uncovered Grills,  Aromatic BBQ Al Fresco, and Backyard Fun... Part 1: The Eats via GIPHY Upgraded Condiments: FYI -fair warning-one tablespoon of ANY Traina ketchup -rich savory offerings -courtesy of 3lbs of tomatoes-in each bottle (!!!!)-will have you ditch those mass market-  really red  bottles-straight into recycling. It's almost like a re-invented condiment staple.

Weather alternating between snowy slush and really Spring? For those warm moments- suede/leather sandals in  3 (or 4) season colors-like mustard yellow, brick red,  navy, or camel brown aka luggage-shades well with wear whatever flowy black outfit or denim wardrobe staple one wears. Pr People multi-task... Our fav-by BERNARDO  -have southwestern flavored triangle embroidered details on the uppers-in a walk all day 1" block heel (GABI) leather elegant take on a thong...or peep-toe suede 3" wooden heel statement maker (HARPER). GABI $158 HARPER $198

A recent Puerto Rico Ironman 70.3-had us appreciating (experiencing) the clean ocean waters. Which is partially why we heart big time...that plastic bottles -retrieved and recycled by non-profit Parley For The Oceans - end up as uppers in the continuing popular collaboration with the sport-performance-fashion giant,  Adidas.  (Other reasons-comfort, good looks, functional). The snazzy looking Parley kicks' collection has sold over a million-and counting. New Spring additions for ADIDAS OUTDOORS- feature quick dry climacool® woven uppers made from recycled yarns and outsoles boasting the brand's grippy Traxion®or Stealth® rubber outsoles (in Boat and Voyager $90-$120 ).  via GIPHY Great Pacific Garbage Patch- world's largest mass of ocean garbage-now 2x the size of Texas TERREX CC VOYAGER PARLEY -has toe protection+lightweight EVA midsole for long term cushioning drainage system through midsole sidewalls Stealth® rubber grippy outsole (from si...

Eyes were made for the shade ...blocking out sunlight/bluelight rays are a must these days (ha ha and nights, maybe)- for short-long term vision health. TOP PICKS: NATIVE Eyewear and COSTA Del Mar -style-wise-and like so many other accessories (footwear)-the shapes+trims are fashionable with performance elements. All are lightweight, made from durable materials, offer super sharp vision-color accuracy...and bonus points- affordable and made with sustainably minded companies. via GIPHY

The most recent NYC IBS tradeshow for spa professionals highlighted non-invasive skincare trends. For at home users-the  proliferation of FDA approved beauty tools available...and salon only brands-being sold on Amazon or direct to consumer also lined the aisles... SOME HIGHLIGHTS: CRYO FACIAL SYSTEM-Cryotherapy's deep freeze anti-inflammatory benefits-are now available for the face/neck only-and is very tolerable.  Liquid nitrogen vapors (-130º) targets the area--supposedly increases blood flow, reduces pore size, reduces inflammation+puffiness, reduces dark spots-and- this def makes sense to us-might sooth dermatitis, eczema patches. 

  IECSC N.Y. Tradeshow-Javits Center Besides ear-splitting backbeats, we can always count on the latest hair trends-and the companies that make the products to  get the looks -to show up at the annual March hair+spa- jam packed with humans, tradeshow. via GIPHY Noticeable-multi-hues-multi-strands + barbershop artistic hair styles-unisex and multi-cultural neck-up statements. MANIC PANIC-founded by club legends Tish+Snooky.. .Manic Panic serves up professional worthy, semi-permanent hair colors and saturated shades of highly pigmented make-up for do-it-yourselfers. Pictured above-mermaid worthy hair that makes a statement. AND yes, copious amounts of hair spray needed too. -Manic Panic mixes it up- on the right-bleach hair starting point for true rainbow shading Rainbow lovely locks---ramp up single saturated shades -a harkening back to 1980's London punchy punk scene that celebrates all genders/types of hair. FFFUUUUUNNNN!!!! TO KEEP TRUE COLORS t...

HEALTHY kids snacks are NOW more appealing- to kids !!!! Cleaner ingredients combined with fun packaging helps the bigger humans seal the deal when it comes to good-for-them  nutritious eats. via GIPHY AHHHH-so retro-no one should eat like this... Our fav eating grabs -worthy of little and big hands ... This above trio are ready to eat snack 'classics'-so stock up. L-R:  SWEET VALLEY ORGANICS Tart Cherries are addictive-Fair Trade melt in your mouth dark chocolate chewy 'candy'-surrounding naturally sweet dried tart cherries. Heavenly. Come in re-sealable pouches but-be prepared and buy two at a time. HALOS  'Pure Goodness" Mandarins/Clementines are in season for just two more months- bad news BUT are readily available pretty much everywhere we shop in handy net bags at terrific price points!. Seedless and super easy to peel-in juicy tiny sections- so no editing process aka adult intervention needed. We say-keep a bowl of HALOS on the kitchen counter...