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Part 2 ( Part 1 ) Bergdorf Goodman's Palette-adorn with NO based artist Ashley Longshore signature pop art style and humor. Pale, tart or punk-ed... pink is popping' up everywhere... Soft shade of BLUSH...by NINA in their wedding -and prom worthy shoes + clutches ...elegant  Contesa Bloom Reflective Suedette $79, pleated clutch Locklin  $33.60 (or go deep in persian rose options) Warm+shaggy...glam faux fur is THE luxurious outerwear worthy of both genders who make wardrobe  statements. The new label N'ONAT by Nihan Onat =our cold weather obsession (Instagram @nonatatelier ) FOREO- Luna Mini and Mini 2-ultra soft silicone cleaning brushes-T-Sonic™technology- sonically cleans. We love this magenta color-that's trending in beauty tools and kitchen utensils-though home appliances are still sticking with a pastel pink (for now).   via GIPHY NAKED... Half Naked Watermelon Passion Fruit is a handy refreshing smoothie-for p...

Hosting a Olympic brunch bunch...or a betting crowd (of 1+) for the Super Bowl-sweet + spicy eats/treats can get February family and friend gatherings just a little louder than the usual holiday reveries . via GIPHY Tried and true snack favs -and new options treats/eats will satiate the nervous nibblers AND those needing more sustenance ---just in case it goes into OT.  PART ONE: Kids eyeballs might just pop-out- WHY?  Tip: fill up a lazy susan serving tray with sweet option s- guaranteed winners for small hands (and large). Another bet to make besides who wins the title ha ha ha- how long this'll last ??? Mount Franklin  Sunrise Confections' creamy yummy vegan Softer Than Brittle (in pecan, almond peanut or cashew-NO dairy, gluten, preservatives or hydrogenated oils) or Sunrise Gummy Bears (no artificial ingredients) and practically iconic-Peppermint Starlights- our favs in this tantalizing set-up. Widely available. Indulgent Fair Trade Certif...

New and old snacks...get 'cleaner' -crafty ...plus the best sweet indulgences... via GIPHY source simpsonsworld.com Craft Beer Salsa by Mrs. Renfro 's-fun medium heat-with beery flavor...merger of two local Texas businesses-the aforementioned +Rahr&Sons-cold ones...and at 15 calories-2 tbsp serving-tasty way to perk up chips and salads without adding the pounds. Garden of Eatin   USDA  Organic Nacho +Ranch Corn Tortilla Chips =   crisp triangle sized, scoop up the dip/salsa musts-with the addition of creamy cheddar cheese-or buttermilk-that surprisingly (to us)-worked with traditional spice-y heat we expect from this popular crunch. The Nacho flavor-has hints of tomato, onion, cayenne pepper and garlic -with organic cheddar cheese-while the Ranch contain 6 grams fat -25% less than other brands-and is gluten-free/certified Kosher-with organic black pepper, white pepper, chili pepper and cumin-giving off subtle heat. GOOD HEALTH-better for you c...

No surprise-Halloween candy sales are racking up registers to more than $2.6 billion estimated for last year-with $7 billion expected to be spent on the holiday festivities generally speaking. via GIPHY GIPHY source gifnews.tumblir.com And why not-it's fun, no gifts expected other than "tricks or treats," no family obligations and the parties are usually local... Which is why this increasingly adult excuse of a good time...costumes included-is turning into a night of good times---with foods and drinks themed accordingly. fruity and aromatic-with crisp green apple, grapefruit, peach and honey notes-Relax Riesling and Blue Fish Original Riesling are meant to be drunk NOW-slightly chilled. As with rieslings generally speaking-these wines are great paired with  fish, pastas, salads...salty foods as well as cheeses too-with its distinct sugar/acid balanced taste. Both are widely available. Sure pumpkin flavored beers dominated our past events-but this year-we got a...

HALLOWEEN is our fav holiday.  via GIPHY source sunshnexi.tumblr.com Imagine the horror (THE HORROR) -discovered on a junior college year abroad- our fav holiday wasn't celebrated in the land of our ancestors.   bring it ON-  Butterfingers Peanut Butter Cups Smooth + Crunchy Minis -that comes in harvesting packaging...poppabe treat in festive orange and gold foil...($3.99-10.5oz)...and crispy crunchy smooth rich Butterfingers Peanut Butter Cups Smooth and Cruncnhy Skulls... MERCIFULLY-that's changed a bit-and here on the other side of the POND-kids of all ages majorly celebrate this holiday-even in schools -costumes abound-from the Principal on down-while adults get in on the act- borrowing a pint sized human -as an excuse to ring those doorbells.  Place setting-featuring black dinnerware, AND OF COURSE loads of Butterfinger candy...one idea-in the goblet...new Butterfingers Peanut Butter Cups Smooth + Crunchy Minis - come in harvesting packaging......

Remember the 80s? Okay maybe not-but back then-chocolate Kisses and Tootsie Rolls, candy corns (Halloween), Bartons almond chocolates (Passover),Peeps (Easter) and candy canes (Christmas only) were the highlights  of household chewy candies-with occasional eats from travel locales ( think salt water taffy, chocolate coconut patties). source retro80sgifs.tumblr.com Now- forgettabout it ...even  teeny tiny off the beaten roadside convenience shops sells exotic Organic Fair Trade single origin chocolates year round ...no artificial flavors-or colors-less the GMO corn syrup stuff too... sea salt-ed or exotically spiced up sweets, year round. Some HIGHLIGHTS we are major fans of DAGOBA chocolates-USDA Organic+Rain Forest Alliance Certified (now owned by Hershey) new from Droga - caramels . ADDICTIVE Money on Honey Wildflower Honey Caramels are 3 bite a square sized-(4 , 9 pieces,  a 16 oz bag at Costco- or  splurge worthy 60 piece size options ava...

Javits Center/NYC Staple foods from other countries have increasingly been incorporated into American cuisine. Whether exotic grains, beans, spices, fruits, vegetables etc...typical international eats are gracing hometown plates everywhere. Some highlights: Quinoa a higher protein grain -is sourced directly from Ecuadorian Highlands' farmers by Highland Farm Foods -a company with the mission to provide high quality products that are nutritious, natural and have great taste.  A member of 1% For The Planet. FYI what we like-Quinoameal can be cooked/eaten like oatmeal  Salt Water Taffy is childhood staple just about...spots like Atlantic City and Salt Lake City---serve up their own sweet versions of this, chewy candy-while rum flavored treats from the Caribbean island of Tortuga conjures up sandy white beaches underneath clear blue skies...and of course, umbrella drinks. Tortuga Salt Water Taffy -from the company that offers moist rich rum cakes from a four ...

NYC-Media Preview Lands' End has finally gotten the respect it always deserved -we cannot wait to see their branded stores in more locales. IN THE MEANTIME…the excellent offerings from this iconic American brand are delivered--- HIGHLIGHTS: Delectable snacks ($26.50-$34.50) that we are so sorry not to sample more!!!!! our fav- Butter Toffee Sea Salt Caramels soft chewy inside sea salt adds nice crunch Peppermint Crunch Cookies New Cranberry Almond Myrtles-sounds vaguely healthy sweetness crunch + chocolate=win in  NO WORRIES if choosing just one is tough-there is a new Christmas sampler available $39.50! gift wrapping -of course Warm apparel for the entire family-casual and durable---Lands' End uses top of the line fabrics and wool blends…for its wearables that keep all warm.  DEFY winter in this top of the line Expedition Parka-water proof, 600 fill down insulated jacket has a one hand waist adjustable toggle-and we think the qu...