Saks Fifth Avenue NYC Flagship Store Hosts Cirque Beauté and offers free exclusive pouch with purchase on June 25th

Go to Saks Fifth Avenue New York, on Fifth Avenue & 50th St and experience Saks Cirque Beauté on June 25, 2015!

On Thursday, June 25, 2015 Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York City flagship hosts the Saks Cirque de Beauté, which is a summer beauty spectacular featuring astonishing age-defying feats, irresistible indulgences and gifts galore with your beauty purchases!

Cirque-inspired talent is being featured along Fifth Avenue in front of the store windows and throughout the beauty floor to celebrate Cirque de Beauté. Highly stylized 15-minute experiential talent acts rotate throughout the day ranging from the elegant to the avant garde. Featured entertainment includes: jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, magicians, stilt walkers and an aerial birdcage to entertain customers and create conversations! Additionally, guests can enjoy complimentary circus style snacks and live music by a French jazz trio.

Customers can preview countless exclusive new summer and fall products including Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme, Bobbi Brown 8-shade lip Palette and Lancome Grandiose Colored Mascaras and Limited-Edition Genefique, to name a few. And celebrity makeup artists will be available to share the inside scoop on summer beauty tips while your favorite beauty brands offer irresistible indulgences from complimentary facials, to hand massages to bottle engraving and beyond.

It’s really a great way to spend your lunch break, for those who work nearby! For those who are traveling to NYC, Saks is definitely a destination to go for shopping and lunch (try the Saks Cafe on the 8th floor). Definitely go and check out all of the Cirque de Beauté event offerings, and get an exclusive red, white and black cosmetics pouch filled with gifts for FREE with your $175 beauty purchase. Plus, SaksFirst members will also receive Double Points on all beauty purchases for the day!

WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 10 am – 8:30 pm
WHERE: Saks Fifth Avenue New York, Fifth Avenue and 50th Street

L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Vest perfect for a cold rainy spring day

Today’s such a cold, rainy spring day — about 50 degrees, which is a big difference from last week which was in the 80’s. I didn’t want to wear a heavy fall or winter jacket, but needed something comfortable to keep me warm and dry.

Thanks to L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Vest, which is very light weight, super comfy and water-resistant, I was warm and dry, without feeling bulky. What’s unique about this vest is that the warm PrimaLoft insulation that compresses, so the vest stuffs into its own pocket — perfect for camping, hiking, skiing, traveling and cold rainy spring days like today! PrimaLoft is made of synthetic microfiber thermal insulation material that’s used for outerwear, gloves, sleeping bags and footwear, as well as comforters and mattress toppers. It’s extremely lightweight (not bulky at all), warm, water-resistant (it kept me dry in today’s cloudy, rainy day), and is machine washable and dryable in cold water (gentle cycle, tumble dry low).

I love the Kelp Green (think “Dark Forest Green”) color. There are also these colors to choose from: Dark Cayenne (dark red), Marigold (yellow), Black, Bright Lapis (blue), Fir (think “Christmas tree”).

V.ALRT Personal Emergency Response Device

Thanks to VALRT Personal Emergency Response Device, you can have a piece of mind and go about your daily activities!

Mother’s Day is almost here, so think about giving yourself a piece of mind by gifting your loved ones such as mom and grandma a V.ALRT. With spring here and summer right around the corner, you want to get out there to have fun, without having to worry about loved ones such as your parents and grandparents. You want to host summer bbq’s, picnics, have fun with family and friends, and let the kids out to play in the yard. You want to take advantage of all the fun outdoor activities with a peace of mind, so you don’t have to worry about your family and loved ones. Well, thanks to the V.ALRT Personal Emergency Response Device, help on the way with just a simple press of a button.

Here’s further details about V.ALRT Personal Emergency Response Device

• Help Is Only a Button Press Away: Introducing the V.ALRT Personal Emergency Response Device, a small wearable device that works with a smartphone to sound an alarm and send out urgent calls and text messages with the press of a button. Summon help wherever and whenever you should need it. The V.ALRT is an ergonomically designed device that can be carried discreetly in a pocket or purse, or worn with one of several accessory options such as a pendant, wristband, or belt clip (sold separately).
• Latest Technology: Using Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth 4.0 LE) technology, the V.ALRT initiates calls and text messages from a designated smartphone (iOS or Android). With a single button press, the V.ALRT sends a command to your smartphone to transmit your location along with a personalized text message to up to three preselected contacts. The V.ALRT can even initiate follow up phone calls from your smartphone to ensure you get your contact’s attention.
• Peace of Mind: The V.ALRT has a fall detection feature that will send an alert if it detects a sudden fall that may have left the user incapable of pressing the alert button. Fully waterproof, the V.ALRT works in the shower and while exercising. No need to recharge as it provides up to a year of use before needing to replace the battery.

Give mom the gift of beautiful glowing skin for Mother’s Day with Kate Somerville

Spring is here, so if you haven’t replenish or update your skincare regime, now is the time! Also, Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so if you want to gift mom something she’ll definitely use daily for beautiful and glowing skin, then check out Kate Somerville skincare.

What’s interesting about Kate Somverille, is that her skincare collection was created as a result of what she sees daily in her skin cinic. She deals with skin health issues that both men and women of all ages and ethnicities have. Kate Somerville skincare boasts of most advanced science, progressive ingredients and healing botanicals available.

                        

Two products that really works are below. Give it a try for a month, and you’ll be convinced too.

Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti Wrinkle Cream is a wonderful and effective cream that helps get rid of wrinkles and skin discoloration, increase skin firmness and elasticity and hydrate dry, sensitive skin. It contains Revolutionary Telo-5 technology which is designed to combat the comprehensive signs of aging and deliver a younger-looking complexion. After the first week of use, you’ll notice improvement. But it’s after a month of use, you’ll be convinced that this product really does work to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and makes skin more even toned.

Kate Somerville Clinic to Go Resurfacing Peel Pads come in a set of 16 pads that offer a professional strength treatment peel, just like what you would get at the spa or dermatologist office. It works to
bring out the smooth, youthful skin, in about a month or less! These miracle pads help diminish pores, fine lines, acne scarring and helps brighten your skin. They’re nutrient rich with botanical ingredients to soothe and calm irritation. To use, pre-moistened applicators and buff the product into the skin while gently exfoliating.

Ozobot is a great learning toy for kids

Ozobot is a great learning toy for kids.

Ozobot is a great learning toy for kids

With spring break here and summer coming up, it’s time to get out toys for kids —  but not just any toy! You want toys for kids that help them learn, exercise their critical thinking skills and creative juices. The Ozobot is a smart robot, in that it teaches robotics and coding in a fun and creative way that keeps kids occupied during their spring break and summer vacation.

Ozobot is a simple, fun and engaging introduction into coding and programming for kids (and adults too). For all parents who want to exercise their kids’ thinking skills and creative abilities, this is a revolutionary, smart and innovative learning tool for the digital generation. Ozobot enables kids to draw color combinations of red, green, blue and black to control and influence the smart robot’s behavior on paper and tablets. Ozobot is designed and programmed to remember and playback up to 500 different moves to create one-of-kind dance routines set to your favorite songs! Feel free to download Ozobot’s free STEM/STREAM based lesson plans and workshops, which are perfect for teachers and parents looking for new ways to engage young minds. There are free iOS and Android apps that feature OzoDraw, OzoLuck, OzoPath and OzoGroove.

Check out this video of Ozobot in action. Also, take a look at this video of Ozogroove, that shows Ozobots dance to your favorite music. They’re so cute, and what’s so great about it is that Ozobot can remember and play back up to 500 different moves that you select! Go ahead and give it a try by coding these smart robots and their buddies to perform a Waltz, do the Tango, or Ballet — Ozobots will amuse the entire family from kids to (great) grandparents!

Kohl’s fashion, home, bed and bath, electronics for spring 2015!

Kohl’s fashion, home, bed and bath, electronics for spring 2015!.

Kohl’s fashion, home, bed and bath, electronics for spring 2015!

Kohl’s is an amazing retail department store retail chain that started as a family owned supermarket in the 1940’s. Its first department store opened in the 1960’s. It’s went public in the 1990’s and is now the one of the largest department store by retail sales in the USA!

Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s

Kohl’s for Men & Kids too

Electronics, Fitness at Kohl’s

Check out this mini jam speaker and fitbit in the Electronics at Kohl’s

Nike & Puma at Kohl’s

Asics, Fila, Nike at Kohl’s

Kohl’s

Lauren Conrad Home for Kohl’s

J LO at Kohl’s

Juicy Couture at Kohl’s

Lauren Conrad at Kohl’s

Nutri Ninja Auto IQ

Simply Vera Vera Wang at Kohl’s

Now that spring has sprung forward, it’s time for spring cleaning, decorating your home and updating wardrobe! So, if you’re looking for the best vacuum cleaner out in the market today, look no more, because Kohl’s has the Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away, which makes spring cleaning a breeze, while you’re getting some exercise during cleaning (what a great way to multi-task)! Planning to eat healthy and lose some weight this year? Well, Kohl’s even has the Nutri Ninja Auto IQ, which is the most amazing “smart” blender/juicer/food processor that makes quick and healthy meals (soups, sauces, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, fruit and veggie juices and many more). Want to update your wardrobe this spring? Well, Kohl’s has all the brand names, such as: Adidas, Daisy Fuentes, Dana Buchman, JLo, Juicy Couture,  Nike, Puma, Vera Wang and many, many more!

Thanks to Kohl’s, shopping is easy, convenient and affordable. Kohl’s has a whole slew of designer brands for women, children and men. You can get the latest toys, electronics, trendiest, chic and fashion forward selections by top brands and designers such as:

• Adidas
• Daisy Fuentes
• Dana Buchman
• ELLE
• Jennifer Lopez
• Juicy Couture
• KitchenAid
• Lauren Conrad
• Nike
• Puma
• Shark
• Simply Vera Vera Wang

There’s also a whole slew of electronics to choose from at Kohl’s. With spring here, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day following, thank goodness for Kohl’s!

Magnolia Bakery has the best apple pie in NYC

Magnolia Bakery has the best apple pie in NYC.

Magnolia Bakery has the best apple pie in NYC

Magnolia Bakery cupcakes are my favorite, ever since it started the cupcake craze in the ’90s. With the fall season here, the leaves falling and the air cooling down, I crave for more than cupcakes and Magnolia Bakery has just want I need. I never new how delicious Magnolia apple pies are, until I tried it recently.

I love warm apple pies with a slightly crispy crust. So that evening after dinner, I warmed up a slice of Magnolia Bakery’s apple pie in my oven. It came out delicioius – just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. The chunky apples, fragrant cinnamon and sugar combined with a scoop of vanilla ice cream was a sinful treat. I ate it as slowly as I can, because the crispy, warm apple pie with the vanilla ice cream created a heavenly, magical and savory moment, that I didn’t want to end.

With fall here, and the holidays right around the corner, be sure to visit a Magnolia Bakery nearest you. Whether you’re getting yourself or a loved one a special sweet treat or gifting something thoughtful to a hostess, be sure to check out Magnolia Bakery’s selection of freshly baked cupcakes, cookies, brownies, bars, and especially its apple pies!