How to spend your weekend...

The weather is getting nicer and there are tons of things to do in Philly, so get out and explore!!!

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A Mid-Week Vacay

Suit Supply Grand Opening

Gentleman you must visit this store at 1601 Locust Street!

(All photos by Mark Hylton)

Getting Gorgeous!

I was fortunate enough to snag an invite to Getting Gorgeous' Beauty event in NYC. I didn't really know what to expect since this was my first blogger only event, but I hoped on the Megabus to NYC and of course I had a blast!
 

There were "selfies" with Tide and Downy. [You all know how horrible I am with these, so it took me hours to get a decent shot.]
















I spun the CVS Beauty Club prize wheel a few times... and won products from the Nuance collection by Salma Hayek, Nexxus, Organix, Garnier, and more.  Stay tuned for product reviews.

And of course there were cocktails...Bacardi debuted their new mixers with an awesome "decorate your drink station" complete with edible flowers, colored sugar, and even fruit filled ice cubes!

There was also a display of some of the new gear from New Balance. Including the New Balance flats with a reversible massaging insole, and the new line in collaboration with Heidi Klum.

Image Courtesy of New Balance

 The fabulous photographer from Nicole by Opi.

The ladies from Getting Gorgeous organized such a wonderful event; I met some great people, got interesting new products and got to network with other bloggers and PR reps.

Weekly Round Up

I get tons of email blasts and newsletters, and here are the things that I'm feeling this week...

Suit Supply 1601 Locust Street

Kid-In Photo Documentary: Triple Take

Stratus Lounge 5th and Chestnut Streets atop Hotel Monaco

Rag& Bone Tie Dyed Denim

Image Courtesy of Rag&Bone

Style Bubble: Deciphering Dries Denim

Image Courtesy of Style Bubble

A Shaded View of Fashion: Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci Designs for the Ballet

Sketch by Riccardo Tisci, Image Courtesy of A Shaded View Of Fashion

A Few of My Favorite Things

I really like this lip colour; it delivers as a moisturizer, with long lasting color and lots of pigment. For those of us who wear lip color every day it is a nice change from traditional lipstick which often dehydrates. It is scented which was a bit surprising, and it can get messy during application or after a full day of eating, talking, etc., but for me the benefits outweigh the negatives.

I received this product in my April BirchBox, and luckily I got a color I like. I am still looking for a local distributor or a way to sample the colors before purchasing.

Image Courtesy of Mirenesse

Image Courtesy of Merrithew

I love Pilates! I've been doing it now for about seven months, and I've noticed great results. I also bought a locker at my gym, so I have been able to bring my mat in and store it. I love my mat almost as much as I love Pilates; it's a 5-6 inches longer than a traditional yoga mat and is about 1/2 inch thick which is perfect cushioning for my spine. I haven't seen a mat this thick by any other company.


Sparkling Water!

(Credit: iStockphoto/Dirk Rietschel)

I'm on a mission to drink more water, and I decided to switch it up one day with sparkling water, and I haven't looked back. I still drink regular water, but I find that sparkling water just appeals to my taste buds more..


Silk Shirts

Vince Silk Tunic at Morgan Clare

Vince Silk Tunic at The Outnet

 I realized how wonderful they are this past summer. They provide coverage, are luxurious and are perfect for spring, summer and this weird transitional time we are in right now. As with most of my wardrobe, I buy quality silk shirt everywhere, thrift stores, Daffy's (RIP), TJ Maxx, Boyds of Philadelphia and I'm even plotting on these versions at Everlane.




What are some of your favorite things?

Going, Going, Back, Back to Cali, Cali!!!

It's finally May, so the countdown to my trip can begin!!!

COUNTDOWN CLOCK WIDGETS

I'm sure you'll never guess where I'm headed, despite the huge hint I gave you...that's right I'm headed back to Los Angeles!

Image Courtesy of Thomas Pinatric

I'm working on my itinerary now, and looking for some great events and activities, and new places to visit, so please leave a comment below if you have any suggestions!