Bella il Fiore
Thanks to my make - up savvy, fabulous New Yorker sister, Lili, I discover all the best beauty products. Lisa knows that I like smoky eye make -up, but, that my work schedule is extremely demanding, therefore, she surprised me with an early birthday present with Bella il Fiore's "roll - on" eyeliner. Quick and simple to apply while still achieving a dramatic and glamorous look. For the busy, working girl who does not have a lot of time to dedicate to "getting ready", I highly recommend you visit Bella's website to find out more about the clever products they offer.
The Wrap Dress
The best ones are by Diane von Furstenberg, as her silk fabric feels so soft and comfortable as its wrapped around your body, espcially in the summer time and her A line shapes fit extremely well. Roberto Cavalli is famous for his fun patterns and his flowing jersey fabric. I love finding that perfect wrap dress, in random stores or boutiques, especially on the sale racks, because wrap dresses are comfortable yet allow you to look nice and put together . They are stylish with either boots, pumps, or flip flops and also for this same reason are practical for days at the office, for coffee with friends, or for romantic evening dinners with someone special.
Aveda
Per le "capellone" come me del mondo, a chi piacciono i capelli lunghi lunghi come me, dovete assolutamente provare il Damage Remedy di Aveda. Uno dei trattamenti di ricostruzione migliore sul mercato per tenere le punte dei capelli idratate e sane. Basta usarlo al posto del balsamo 3 volte alla settimana, ma bisogna lasciarlo agire per minimo 10 minuti, anzi piu' che lo lasciate meglio e'. Aveda e' riconosciuto per l'arte e la scienza di usare solo essenze pure di fiori e piante nella produzione di loro prodotti.
The Iron Fairies
Do you belive in fairies? In America we know about the tooth fairy who brings you money for each tooth you lose as a child and thanks to Disney, about Tinkerbell who can take you away to Neverland. Now, from deep beneath the gardens of Australia, the adorable and intriguing Iron Fairies have arrived. They are made of solid Australian iron ore and each have their own name and personality. The fairies are mysterious, magical, and enchanting. They are the hottest "collectors" item in New York and they are taking over Manhattan with their own exclusive retail store opening soon downtown. There are 16 fairies in all who invite you into their world through their interactive website and a special book. Find out more about the Iron Fairies and their secrets online!
Unshoes
For those of us who walk a lot or who indulge in the latest shoe fashions, which are not always the best for our feet, unshoes are the best most comfortable solution to relaxing your feet at the end of a long day. They help relieve pain and stress and improve your circulation and all the while help prevent the alteration of our natural shape after wearing heels and pointy toe shoes long term. They are suitable for both men and women and I highly recommend them to everyone.
Duwop Cosmetics
This is one of my favorite cosmetic lines because when creating their collection, they concentrate on filling the void in the market where products are missing. From the acclaimed Lip Venom to the Reverse Eyeliner, there is a practical reason behind each product Cristina and Laura create for us. Duwop is essential in every women's make up case.
Spanx
I discovered Spanx, or really the need to use Spanx after living in Italy and eating pasta twice a day every day for 4 years. However, I began to appreciate Spanx more so this season since leggings were such a popular look in fashion. It turns out that Sara's invention of Spanx, fit perfectly for this new trend and I also learned that Spanx offers a full line of women's undergarments and slimming apparel. For any occassion, from everyday office wear to a special event, Spanx help to make you feel more confident and put together.
Wordreference
For those of us who are bilingual or trilingual, sometimes our brain criss-crosses all the words in all the languages. Sometimes I recall the word in Italian, but it takes a while for my brain to search for the English equivalent. Or, I know exactly what I want to say in French, but, I need to refer to the word with my Italian friends. Even though, it is not the most comprehensive, wordreference.com, is a free, quick, and helpful solution is you ever find yourself in a situation when you need to express yourself adquately in various languages.
Havaianas
I was first introduced to Havaianas when studying in Brasil in 2003. I came home with not only 2 pairs for myself, but with a pair for everyone in my family as well. I will never forget the Brasilian security check and customs agents congratulating me for my investment. These flip flops are not only my favorites, but they also made Oprah's Favorite Things for Summer list earlier this month. Oprah said "it's like walking on marshmellows," a perfect metaphor for these super comfortable flippie floppies. Its easy to become a "havaianatic," just try them on and you will understand immediately.