Jean Godfrey-June: Free Gift with Purchase: My Improbable Career in Magazines and Makeup
Whoa! Did this book intrique me. I certainly would never plan an "acne breakfast" for a client as Jean Godrey-June describes in this book, but the notion really makes me want to do a reality check everytime a press release goes out our doors. Thanks Jean! (*****)
Napkins with a Twist: Fabulous Folds with Flair for Every Occasion
Event Planning is about working out thousands of details in a creative way. Here we have a look at clever ways to fold napkins... a very great resource for coming up with new ideas. (****)
Caroline Cox: The Handbag: An Illustrated History
This is a really lovely, well written and illustrated book about the purses through history. It's a great gift book for any fashionista. (*****)
Chandler Burr: The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York
The tale of the creation of 2 fragrances: Un Jardin sur de Nil from Hermes; and Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely from Coty. Written by Chandler Burr, the scent critic for T: The New York Times Style Magazine. (*****)
Dana Thomas: Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster
A really well researched and informative look at the luxury fashion and cosmetics business. Gives great forward looking analysis of marketing trends. (*****)
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The Philadelphia Inquirer included our client Orbit Baby in a clever layout about getting outside.
The large display ran in this weekend's paper and had Orbit Baby's Infant System listed as a great way for getting the little one out of the house.
Writer Joy Cho, who's super delightful blog, Oh Joy (link on our blogroll) is one of our favorites, also picked out a cute dog carrier for a bicycle and a kid's croquet set among the other fun items.
American foodies dreamed about them for decades - the Alphonso Mangoes - the King of Fruits - the food of gods - authentic only to Maharashtra, India, where the trees have been lovingly cultivated for centuries - and the fruits are nursed through those unique 3 main seasons. It's said that once you've tasted one, you'll sneer at the mangoes available in markets here.
So when Sunkist Naturals was formulating their mango smoothie recently and the news that true Indian mangoes would finally be available in the United States, they knew the mythic Alphonso had to be the primary ingredient in their blend. They named it Golden Mango, after the unique bright yellow skin of the Alphonso.
Sunkist Naturals Golden Mango begins with authentic Indian Alphonso Mangoes which are blended with passion fruit, banana, apple, and orange juice to arrive at perfect tropical balance.
Loaded with potassium, omega-3's, fiber and a rich dose of antioxidants vitamins A & C, Golden Mango is as healthful as it is delicious.
To read about the incredible Indian Mango background, visit the New York Times travel section.
Sunkist Naturals Golden Mango is available throughout the United States.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren wed on Monday, then slipped out last night for the Celebration of Mentoring event at the Beverly Hills Hotel where these first shots of the newlyweds were taken.
Jessica also is 
featured on the cover of Fit Pregnancy's June/July issue.
When asked about her favorite baby gear, she was quick to extol the virtues of our client Orbit Baby's Infant System.
She told the magazine:
"Orbit is my favorite. It's a hybrid stroller that looks like half an egg. You can use it as a car seat and a stroller so you never have to take the baby out of it. Then when the baby gets bigger you can put a toddler seat in so it's really practical. It's also Eco-friendly so that's another nice thing; I've been trying to get a lot of Eco-friendly products".
Congratulations all around Jessica and Cash!
Nicole and Joel went for a stroll in sunny Los Angeles yesterday.
Our client Orbit Baby's fabulous Infant System in Mocha tooled 4 month old Harlow around in style.
If you have a shoe collection anything like Carrie Bradshaw's it may take some time to pick out the perfect pair every day.
One thing however that never goes with Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin is foot odor.
So we were really thrilled when RunningWithHeels.com did an article about keeping feet fresh and fine, naturally.
As they write:
The cause of annoying odor is 
bacteria. Our feet are covered with sweat glands and when they’re cooped up inside shoes all day, those glands go to work. Dark and damp conditions inside our shoes are where bacteria and fungi like to make home sweet home, but surprisingly it’s not their presence that causes the odor. Yes, it gets grosser. The bacteria consume both the sweat and dead skin cells from our feet, and it’s their waste product that actually starts to smell.
RWH then goes on to recommend several eco friendly products/methods to help the situation. Baking Soda, Tea Tree Oil, and our client Lavilin's Foot Deodorant were among these.
ShoeBlogger, another fabulous site, picked up the story as well and added their own spin. Lavilin still made the cut, with a link to some user reviews from amazon.com. Lavilin sells for $16 for about .5 oz.
As if doing a world tour to promote her summer blockbuster Sex and the City wasn't enough, Sarah Jessica Parker was out in Paris yesterday promoting her fragrance Lovely.
Now that's what I call energy in a bottle.
Read about the creation of this scent in Chandler Burr's fabulous book "The Perfect Scent", listed on our bookshelf at left.
In the beauty world one of the best parts of summer are the uplifting fragrances that get us thinking of warm breezes and white flowing skirts.
Scents with descriptions that make one feel as though they'll be transported to a tropical paradise with one spritz, such as with Michael Kors new Island Fiji (a full-blossom floral resplendent with sensuality amidst a sea of pristine Polynesian waters) can absolutely make you giddy.
We've listed a few of our favorites below - included in the collection are (1) Vera Wang's limited edition Princess; (2) Laura Mercier's Neroli; (3) Lavanila's Vanilla Coconut; (4) Incanto Heaven by Salvatore Ferragamo; and (5) Lucy B's Pink Fragapani. Naturally we stand by Chanel #5 - the classic, shown left.
The theme with each of these is tropical, and vacation minded. We'd like to point out that nothing clashes with the perfect blend of grapefruit and vanilla more than the extraneous scent of deodorant or scented body lotion. To that end we recommend our client Lavilin's all natural deodorant which is made with Calendula, Chamomile, and Arnica to provide an ultra gentle yet effective protection. It'll bring out the best of your favorite fragrance by smelling like nothing at all.
I'm probably the worst at tooting my own horn - I've become so accustomed to being a cheerleader for my clients and their carefully crafted brands. But when the opportunity came to give a few tips gleaned from personal experience to Healing Lifestyles & Spas Magazine recently, I took it automatically. In my work, I juggle a ridiculously varied set of tasks daily. My company gets a lot of publicity hits and acceptance for our customers, but we also shoulder and cushion a good deal of rejection on their behalf, an element of PR that goes largely overlooked. As a result, I've developed mechanisms to keep a great attitude and stay productive. Here's a few that appeared in yesterday's HL&S newsletter: Be More Efficient Each Day 2. Prioritize according to deadline and payoff (Example: Even though image is important in PR, the payoff for getting a manicure really isn't up there with say writing and posting a press release or talking to an editor about a client's new product roll out). 3. Stay focused on one task at a time - having an array of skills is a gift, but multitasking is overrated. Simultaneously trying to do too many things tends to lead to mistakes and oversights. Maintaining focus on one thing cultivates creativity and widened possibilities.
We have been raised with the mantra that we can have and accomplish anything and everything--if we work hard enough. We, the "do everything" women of the 21st century, want to raise our own children, make a substantial financial contribution to the family, please our spouses, maintain our friendships, and simultaneously be happy ourselves. Impossible? Maybe. But we certainly persist. For most of us, this equation of life can be a little daunting, but once we figure out the formula that keeps the multi-layered machine of our lives cranking, life's a breeze. Well, sort of.
Carolyn Leber, director of CLPR, a public relations and event firm, has a to-do list that is seemingly never-ending, but despite the demands placed on her, she's managed to figure out a few simple ways to balance her day:
1. Make a list of tasks – It negates the stress of trying to remember everything (and ultimately forgetting something).
4. Silence your inner critic.
Orbit Baby is dedicated to every child having a happy, safe, childhood.
And that’s exactly the theme of the MetroMoms event scheduled for this weekend in Texas.
Slated for Sunday May 18th at 10am at the Wiggly Play Center in Frisco Texas, the MetroMoms Getting Strong Event will feature a variety of contests, prizes, and games; expert advice on home and family safety; and the opportunity to check out innovative new baby gear.
Representatives from Orbit Baby will be on hand to meet local parents, demonstrate their products, and help guests test drive their Orbit Infant System.
For more information about the Getting Strong event, or to purchase tickets, visit http://metromomsevents.com/ or call 817-913-0558.
Sarah Jessica Parker and her amazing Philip Treacy hat made their debut in London yesterday. As you can see in this photo, the duo were all the rage, signing autographs and posing for cameras. Love it or hate it, the hat made a grand statement about embracing British fashion - as well as their love of the unusual photo-op (see Bodacious Book Launch, & Foodie Photo Call.
It also most likely gave Philip Treacy exposure like never before as those of us across the pond got a taste of his work. Read more about SJP and her recent fashion statements on Bloomacious.com.
We posted a story this morning on our event planning blog about how baby showers have changed recently, drawing from stories that appeared over the weekend in the Los Angeles Times and The Capital Gazette.
The story in the Capital Gazette, an Annapolis, Maryland newspaper is of particular interest as it quotes the owners of Lil' Lamb as saying that our client Orbit Baby's stroller helped the business post a 25% sales gain over the past year.
Read our story, which details Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's Shower, here (image of the candy bar at the shower shown above).
Hilarious, tongue-in-cheek, but really not that far from reality. Check out how one of Petunia Pickle Bottom's Idealistic Istanbul Shoulder Bags finds a home.
