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A coveted secret of footwear addicts.. .and well know performance outsole musts for outdoor enthusiasts... Vibram's rubber soles are unique (patented) takes on the best underfoot protection... via GIPHY  fyi-shoes aren't heated... ...acclaimed for durability, protective,  cushioning abilities- and grab appeal (the latest-Arctic Grip-is practically a 'miracle on ice')... but are also fashion statements. 

Limited Editions by Fashion Designer Christian Siriano Adds To Nail Art Line-Up We really love how two of our favs- fashion designer Christian Siriano and manicurist Gina Edwards (who has a slew of amazing editorial credits too-we read the fine print in those glossies)...managed to synch up during NYFW to celebrate the aforementioned ten years in the biz! Christian Siriano and Gina Edwards With the opulence and  elegance-inspired by late 18th century British Art that hangs in the Queen's Gallery of Buckingham Palace... Siriano's Fall 2018 fashion collection-ALSO heralded the launch of Christian Siriano limited edition imPress Nails ' collection...in seven beautiful deep tones -and exotic designs that flatter all skin tones. Available now too.

Olympic viewing party gives way to the March Oscars' soirées -where the food bites get elevated ... right alongside those glam Red Carpet outfits. via GIPHY Suggestions for a fancy finger food feast? We were all set to conjure up appetizing eats that are more sophisticated than sporty pizza deliveries... Simply Salted have a buttery sunflower oil-lick your fingers worthy crispiness-salted with real deal Set Gris-French Velvet  Grey Sea Salt  -delicate yet sturdy enough toehold up creamy thickish dips like hummus. Honestly thoughts is our prime picks as potato chip slayer...  But then we finally opened up samples of new to us Primizie flavored flatbread crunchy snacks...and immediately 1) understood why they aren't packaged in resealable bags -cause each of the flavors tried----buttery crisp Simply Salt , grilled crunchy Green Harvest -fragrantly lightly spiced, and cracker like textured Rustic Beet ---are so delicious-worthy of swapping out for not only...

MvVO ART Announces AD ART SHOW at Sotheby’s in New York February 22-25, 2018 The First Art Show to Celebrate A New Generation of Artists from the Advertising World With the judicial  recognition of non-mainstream artists (and their art)... a timely exhibition just one week after that $ finale in NYC...displays new emerging-and somewhat under -cover-not heralded artists from the advertising world.  Put on by MvVO ART , an innovative New York-based art venture, the show welcomes a  new generation, indoors .  Says Founder & CEO Maria van Vlodrop, “AD ART SHOW is a platform for discovering exciting new emerging artists that come from a historically rich landscape– following in the footsteps of Warhol, Magritte, Rockwell, O’Keefe, Hopper, Haring, Rosenquist & so many others with dual careers in art and commercial art.”  This groundbreaking art show and MvVO ARTs newest art initiative, will be held at Sotheby’s New York (72nd s...

Fashion aside...the 2 big highlights of NY Fashion Week deserving the biggest applause...  The the NGO launch- Humans of Fashion Foundation...a  # METO # TIMESUP  kind of application for the global fashion industry... AND- the editorial attainable hair coifs . via GIPHY

Spring Street Studios NYC Sometimes we go to a runway show-and leave the run of show-the 411 on the collection inspiration...for later-curious as to what comes to mind-before we get clued into the designer's thoughts. meow-pussycat bows with sparkling feline print---70s vintage style-homage to YSL For Marcel Ostertag ...a designer seen years ago during Berlin's-based fashion week...it was obvious from the opening musical notes-that production values were top notch.

Sometimes it's NOT the packaging... via GIPHY Our top Lip Fix... EpiCeram-L® Lip Care ...boasts 3 essential lipids (ceramics, conjugated linoleum acid, and cholesterol)-the same healing ingredients found in some skin moisturizers-to ward off our daily (hourly) battle against dried, cracked lips. IMO-longer lasting...and really does work on contact ...so-to-speak. FYI-the basic plastic packaging might remind you of way cheaper lip balms -but it's the replenishing balm formula that earns EpiCeram-L® a gold medal. Added Points: FREE of steroids, parabens, gluten, petroleum, lanolin+ fragrance. Does NOT taste like anything either...kid-guy friendly. Available online 3 pack $44.95