Amber Valletta and Jenna Lyons Fete the Joanna Czech NYC Flagship Grand Opening

Amber Valletta and Jenna Lyons celebrated the grand opening of Joanna Czech’s Flagship New York Studio along with the official launch of the Joanna Czech Skincare last night in Soho, New York City. Amber, Jenna and Joanna were joined by Nicky Hilton, Tina Leung, and Taylor Tomasi Hill who admired the serene and warm space while enjoying tarot card reading by Corbin Chamberlin of Sage & Salt and toasting with Moet & Chandon champagne. Guests left with Joanna Czech Skincare full size products in a custom Oscar de La Renta gift bag. Czech’s products are available as individual products for purchase as previously, they were only available via "The Kit," a seven-piece collection.
 
The modern, airy space, which was designed in collaboration with Studio Oro, a New York based design studio headed by Creative Director Jeang Kim, has a luxurious residential feel that includes three treatment rooms, one with a Hästens bed, and an expansive retail area filled with Czech’s favorite beauty and lifestyle tools including her line, Joanna Czech Skincare. The flagship studio offers customized facials, new body treatments, a new Kobido Japanese Facial Massage, LED bed sessions, and a new massage series which consists of twelve appointments that transform the shape of the face.

 

Photo Credit: Daria Kharchenko

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Bluefly.com Pop-Up Shop NYC

 

Fashion and beauty influencers kicked off the Bluefly.com pop-up last week by wearing their finest designer Bluefly.com attire. Thursday, October 12th the online, discount luxury retailer launched a Pop-Up Shop located at 2 East 45th Street near 5th Ave in Midtown Manhattan.

Bluefly provided top customers, industry experts and influencers a private in-store experience before opening to the public. For nearly 20 years, Bluefly has been a digital-only experience. “The pop-up shop is an opportunity for Bluefly to stay competitive and engage with our customers in a new way as the retail market continues to evolve” said Chief Merchandising Officer, Aniza Lall. Featured guests at the launch event included:

Kahlana Barfield Brown - InStyle Magazine Beauty & Fashion Editor-at-Large

Lyndsay Christian - TV News Correspondent & Producer of NJTV News

Charlotte Bridgeman - Winston & Willow Fashion Blogger

Cherelee Lyle - Ascot Road Fashion Blogger

“Bluefly.com was one of the first luxury online retailers and I’m excited to be part of their pop-up shop experience, New York City is the perfect city to have this experience in store, “said Kahlana Barfield Brown, InStyle Magazine Editor-at-Large. “Living in NYC everyone loves finding luxury brands at a discounted price. This pop-up shop will be a great opportunity for Bluefly to engage with the market in a new way.”

Founded in 1998, Bluefly is the original online fashion retailer and today is a luxury, upscale, marketplace offering 3,000+ brands at a discount. The e-commerce industry is constantly changing and to continue to stay competitive Bluefly is expanding internationally and opening pop-up locations across the globe, starting with this first location in New York City.

The pop-up shop will remain open until the end of the year offering new assortments and deals each week from brands including Gucci, Prada, Stella McCartney, Tod’s, Valentino, Versace and more. Bluefly will also be featuring in store events and designer giveaways each month. For more information about the pop-up please visit https://www.bluefly.com/bluefly-pop-up

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Cami NYC: Fall/Winter 2014 Collection

Launched in September 2013, Cami NYC has become the go-to e-tailer for core silk, suede and leather camisoles. Manufactured in New York City, the camisoles are both straight-forward and innovative and serve as the ultimate woman’s wardrobe staple to celebrities including Sophia Bush, Lea Michele, Hilary Duff and Rose Byrne. The camisole has also gained popularity amongst bloggers such as Peace Loves Shea, Something Navy and Could I Have That, proving its versatility with fashion’s latest trend-setters.
 
Designer, Samantha Steen aimed to identify the perfect camisole to mix with statement apparel and to build refined looks for both day and night. She created the basic silk camisole with lace detailing that could equally be worn under a blazer for daytime and paired with a midi skirt for evening. Additional silhouettes include a color-block suede, organza trimmed cross-back, silk racer-back and classic scoop tank. Created with 100% silks, leathers and French-imported lace, the camisoles exude femininity while remaining timeless and conservative.

 'I was in search of the perfect work-to-cocktail top and constantly looking for a high-quality, reasonably priced camisole. It was an untapped category in the market. Cami NYC transforms a feminine and sexy boudoir classic to an everyday wardrobe essential that is tailored, refined and the versatile.' – Samantha Steen, Designer

 
Cami NYC Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is available on www.caminyc.com 

Prices range from $128-$230 USD.

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Dark and Lovely and Everyday People Team Up in New York City

On Sunday, September 21, Dark and Lovely® Au Naturale and Everyday People teamed up at New York City hotspot The DL to host the hottest Style Suite and brunch.

In their exclusive Style Suite, Dark and Lovely® celebrated its breakthrough Au Naturale Anti-Shrinkage and Au Naturale Anti-Breakage lines: a range of treatment and styling products designed to address the unique needs of naturally curly hair textures. Guests gathered tips and tricks on caring for gorgeous natural curls from SoftSheen-Carson Director of Education Mezei Jefferson as beautiful models showed off some amazing styles. Attendees were also treated to one-on-one hair consultations from the Dark and Lovely Style Squad, sipped on a signature "Hey Honey" cocktail, rocked to tunes from DJ Rich Knight, and mingled with Everyday People hosts Chef Roblé, Saada and DJ Moma and other notable attendees!

 
Photo Credit: Pete Monsanto of Fly Life Images/Dark and Lovely

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Michelle Obama visited WAT-AAH!’s Taking Back the Streets exhibit at the New Museum in NYC

First Lady Michelle Obama, visited WAT-AAH!’s Taking Back the Streets exhibit at the New Museum in New York City.

WAT-AAH!’s Taking Back the Streets launches a collaboration between the brand and 14 preeminent artists that joins street art and children’s health in honor of the Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) Drink Up initiative, which encourages Americans to drink more water more often. WAT-AAH!’s Taking Back the Streets uses the visual arts to remind kids and parents that choosing to drink water is one of the best and easiest decisions we can make each and every day.

Photo Credits: (Top) Michelle Obama and Students  from Little Red Elisabeth Irwin School Attend WAT-AAH!'s Taking Back The Streets Exhibit. Photo by Walik Goshorn; (Bottom)
Michelle Obama, Artist Trey Speegle and Students from Little Red Elisabeth Irwin School Attend WAT-AAH!'s Taking Back The Streets Exhibit. Photo by Walik Goshorn

First Lady Michelle Obama was given a tour of the exhibit by Rose Cameron CEO/Founder of WAT-AAH!; met several of the artists; and spoke with a group of eighth graders from NYC downtown school LREI, who are working with one of the artists to complete a special commemorative Drink Up mural and an art piece expressing Drink Up’s signature tagline: “You are what you drink and when you drink water, you drink up.”

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SAVE THE DATE: Mack Wilds Solo Concert At Sob’s In Nyc On December 23, 2013

Returning to the stage at SOB’s in New York Cityon December 23rd Mack Wilds will be performing his first solo-concert, after recently performing a sold-out Hot 97’s Who’s Next Live showcase.

Mack Wilds’ debut album New York: A Love Story, depicts a story of love and loss vividly against sounds arranged by remarkable producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Havoc and GRAMMY®-Nominated producer SalaAM ReMi. Leading up to the first week of its release, the album generated significant buzz and debuted at No. 28 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart as well as placing on Billboard’s 200, alongside albums released by artists such as Zendaya, Tim McGraw and Lana Del Ray.

Following his first chart appearance, Mack was featured in Billboard's "Bubbling Under," which highlighted him as a new and noteworthy act. In a music review by Jon Caramanica published in the New York Times, he describes the album as “a surprisingly elegant and convincing revival of mid-1990s hip-hop-soul and early 2000s New York hip-hop.”

“Own It,” the lead single off of the album co-written by Mack Wilds and R&B superstar Ne-Yo, is currently standing at No. 16 on R&B/Hip-Hop National Airplay chart, as well as No. 5 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Most Added and at No. 5 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Most Increased Plays. The corresponding video http://youtu.be/ki4Z203UDy8, which follows Mack in his hometown of Staten Island, has generated significant views on VEVO and YouTube alike, and recently, a special re-mix of “Own It” was released featuring hip hop Boss Rick Ross.

Other major outlets that have featured Mack Wilds include The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, New York Post, BET.com, Huffington Post and VIBE, and in addition,Mack has performed his hit single on notable television shows such as The Wendy Williams Show, BET’s 106 & Park and FOX’s Good Day New York.

To purchase tickets to Mack’s concert at SOB’s, visit:

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3930964

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H&M Opening High-Tech Flagship in Times Square

H&M’s 42,000-square-foot flagship at 4 Times Square here takes the notion of high tech to the next level.

Daniel Kulle, president of H&M North America, said the flagship will be the company’s most productive store in North America once it opens at 12:01 a.m. Thursday with an appearance by Lady Gaga, who is expected to interact with customers and shop at the store for several hours. She’ll be wearing some semblance of H&M, said Kulle. The performer, who released an album Monday, was amenable to the opportunity for publicity. H&M is selling the album at 175 stores worldwide.

“She’s an artist, she’s going to make some noise,” he said.

The Times Square store will be the first worldwide to offer Isabel Marant for H&M, the retailer’s next designer collaboration, on Thursday. Marant designed collections for women, men, teens and girls and boys. “Isabel will sell out in less than a week,” Kulle predicted. He said it’s the retailer’s largest designer collaboration since Martin Margiela, which had the same number of styles, but more accessories and shoes.

Source/WWD 
Photos: John Aquino

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Mykie Launches New Show 'All Def Daily' on Russell Simmons' Digital Network 'All Def Digital'

On Saturday, November 9th Mykie took over the upper level of the 40/40 Club in the Flatiron district of NYC to launch her entertainment news show 'All Def Daily' on Russell Simmons' and Steve Rifkind's digital network "All Def Digital".

The show 'All Def Daily', launching this month, was birthed from the popular 15-second news segment produced by iYo Visuals and hosted by Mykie called "The Tea" on the social media platform Instagram. After a successful stint as one of the hosts of BET's 106 & Park and the segment 'Mykie's Report' on the show, fans were eager for Mykie to continue feeding them the latest news, celebrity gossip and pop culture. Mykie and her team used tools of innovation and creativity to form "The Tea" as a way for fans and friends to stay connected to Mykie as an entertainment host. After 108 episodes and media including CNN's Huffington Post, Russell Simmons and Steve Rifkind were interested in growing the 15-second news segment into a 2-minute daily entertainment news show on their digital network, "All Def Digital". Viewers can subscribe to www.youtube.com/user/alldefdigital to watch Mykie give you all the hottest and latest entertainment news daily at 12PM ET on 'All Def Daily'!

Celebrity friends and fans were eager to celebrate this new business venture with Mykie at the 40/40 Club where notable guests included Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club and The Guy Code's Charlamagne Da God, VH1's LaLa's Full Court's Po Johnson, Huffington Post Live Anchor Marc Lamont Hill and more. Guests enjoyed food platters, mini cupcakes courtesy of Cherish Tha Moment and even a congratulatory toast to Mykie orchestrated by Po Johnson and Rae Holliday and Gabe Williams of popular entertainment site, Stuff Fly People Like. Sponsors for the event included Reebok, Zayani Clothing and Boojee Hair.

Mykie's infectious personality was the perfect backdrop for the evening as she greeted every guest with a hug and a smile, thanking them for their continued love and support.

For More Information About Mykie please visit www.missmykie.com

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SheaMoist​ure kicked off 'Real Smooth Men' Campaign at Metropolit​an Pavilion

On Saturday, October 26th, SheaMoisture, award-winning manufacturer of shea-butter based hair, body and skin products announced kicked off its campaign “Real Smooth Men”.  Partnered with Uptown Magazine, the NYC event honored men of distinction, who’ve made fatherhood their most important role, at a once-in-a-lifetime occasion created to bolster the bond they share with their children.  The "Real Smooth Men" event showcased the brands’ Men’s Shave & Groom collection  and featured a photo exhibit, “Smooth Man”  Barber Lounge, manicure station, photo booth,  and dessert bar. Sounds courtesy of DJ. C. Devone.

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SoRen Tea Celebrates Two Year Anniversary with the Launch of Tea and Conversations

On Saturday, October 12^th in NYC,  SoRen collaborated with lifestyle magazine, UPTOWN, as the media sponsor. High profile women in the media and entertainment and financial services industries came out to celebrate. SoRen Tea supporter and Oscar-nominated actress, Taraji P. Henson was the guest of honor and gave a very candid conversation about her background and career. The intimate, invitation only event was held at Parlor New York in Soho, a private, members only club. 

As guests entered, they were captivated by the ambiance and were pleasantly surprised by the décor. The ladies were treated to SoRen gourmet loose leaf teas at the self-serve tea bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. Light jazz music played in the background while they mingled and indulged in the SoRen Tea experience. As the program commenced, everyone gathered in the lounge as Rena opened up by speaking about the SoRen Tea brand. Sonnia introduced Taraji and moderated the conversation. Taraji discussed various topics such as, how she got started in the industry, the struggles of being a female actress of color, and how she has been able to remain relevant throughout her career. At the end of the conversation, the guests were given mini cakes by Parlor and SoRen Tea swag bags. 

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3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Launch Event in NYC

On September 5, 2013 Target and Phillip Lim hosted a private shopping event in celebration of 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target before the collection launches on Sept. 15. The event also featured the reveal of “STYLESCAPE,” a larger-than-life interactive photography display that showcases the limited-edition collection as worn by style tastemakers across the U.S. and Canada. 

 Images provided by Getty Images

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