• Beauty,  Gift Guide,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    The Answer to Dry, Cracked Skin Without Leaving Lingering Scent Headaches

    Doesn’t Supreme Hydration and Subtle Perfume Sound Wonderful Right Now?

    Finding the solution to cracked and drying skin can be a real headache, quite literally. Fragrances and perfumes are great as long as they are not overwhelming. Butter By Keba aims to solve all those problems with their moisturizing body butters and organic, essential oil perfumes. She has eliminated the lotion/perfume-headache factor!

    Meet Butter By Keba, your new go-to premium moisturizing body butters and all-natural fragrance care line. It’s also unisex! The collection blends essential oils with fragrances using ingredients that prevent fragrance-induced headaches.

    Their latest unveiling is the new clean perfume, Unity Code, a light citrus, wood scent with floral accents.

    Body butters and perfume: It’s a combination your skin will soak up. Introduce your skin to the wonders of Butter By Keba. It’s a match made in heaven for the mind, body, and soul.

    Butter By Keba is a clean moisturizing fragrance and natural body care line created by Makeba Lloyd. Her educational certification in fragrance and her entrepreneurial spirit beautifully blend in with her collection. Her intention can be felt in each product, inducing a calming, natural aroma that isn’t overpowering but just the right amount of fragrance and moisture. She even created an “Unscented” scent! It is perfect for pregnant women sensitive to perfume!

    Makeba recommends layering her body butters. For instance, once you step out of the shower, use her brand’s light-weight hydrating lotion and follow with the waterless body butter.

    Take a look at the noteworthy best-sellers below, including the new clean fragrance, Unity Code, which incorporates all the goodness that the brand has to offer. It’s a great time to step up your self-care with this terrific, premium collection!

    Unity Code

    • Named after the founder’s desire to unify people of all races and genders, especially in these current times

    • A feminine blend that consists of essential oils, natural, and phthalate-free fragrance

    • Top Notes: Linen, Grapefruit, Cedarwood, Cassis, Fig

    Body Butter

    • Easily absorbs into the skin leaving a light whisper of moisturizing fragrance throughout the day

    • Paraben-free, made from shea butter

    • Full of Vitamins A and E, promoting skin elasticity and soothing chronic dry skin

    • Plant-based oils of grape seed, rice bran oil, and candelilla wax

    Gift Luxe Bundle

    • Select the desired aromatic blend for each gift item and enjoy extra savings when purchased as a set

    • Includes a 12 oz. Body Butter, 8 oz. Body Lotion, 8oz. Salt Scrub, and 10 ml. Body Oil

    Giving Back: 

    Butter By Keba donates a percentage of proceeds to two organizations:

    • The International Justice Mission (rescues young girls and women from trafficking) and
    • The COVID-19 Health Squad (assists families impacted by the pandemic).

    About Butter By Keba:

    Founded by Harlem-born Makeba Lloyd, Butter By Keba offers quality handcrafted and unique aromatic personal care products and moisturizing fragrances for the fast-paced multi-tasking modern individual. The brand’s unique product line is carefully formulated using a blend of natural ingredients, essential oils, and phthalate-free fragrances to appeal to every nose.

    Makeba honed her skills of perfumery at Pratt Institute under world-renowned perfumer Raymond Matts. She soon realized she had a passion for creating plant-based skincare coupled with sophisticated fragrances and Butter By Keba was launched. Follow them on Instagram @butterbykeba. For more information, visit https://butterbykeba.com.

  • Fashion,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    PURA VIDA BRACELETS LAUNCHES NEW CUSTOMIZABLE JEWELRY COLLECTION

    Pura Vida Bracelets, La Jolla-based jewelry and accessories brand with almost 2 million followers on Instagram, launched a line of new, engravable metal jewelry on January 21, 2020. The brand, widely beloved for its handcrafted string bracelets, is thrilled to introduce a completely new category to its community featuring customizable pieces, ideal for gifting. The launch marks the biggest product expansion since the debut of Pura Vida’s original metal jewelry pieces in 2016. Since launching the metal line, the brand has grown the collection to become 30% of its overall sales.

    This news comes seven months after Vera Bradley acquired a 75% majority stake in Pura Vida Bracelets for $130M; Pura Vida continues to operate independently.

    The new collection consists of two ring styles, two bracelet styles, and one necklace style, which are available in gold, rose gold, and silver. The pieces can be engraved with fonts including Lucida Handwriting, Courier New, or the Pura Vida brand font, as well as with Greek letters. All items can also be engraved with signature Pura Vida graphics, including a pineapple, tree, heart, and waves.

    “We’ve been discussing expanding our metal collection for some time now,” says Griffin Thall, CEO & Co-Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets. “Our original metal pieces were so well received – our wave ring is actually one of our best sellers! We’re always looking for new ways to provide our brand fans with items that we know they’ll love. We think our community will be thrilled with the option to customize their Pura Vida accessories, whether it be for a friend, family member, sorority sister, or coworker – the options are endless.”

    Pura Vida Bracelets is a Costa Rica-born and Cali-bred lifestyle brand that sources ethically-produced handcrafted pieces from over 800 artisans worldwide. Inspired by Costa Rica’s “pura vida” philosophy, the brand’s simple, bright, and colorful pieces embody a lifestyle that encourages the appreciation of simple pleasures and living life to its fullest.

    Pura Vida’s engravable collection is available on PuraVidaBracelets.com. Bracelets are $22, rings are $20 and necklaces are $30.

    About Pura Vida Bracelets:

    Pura Vida Bracelets was born when friends Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman crossed paths with two talented bracelet artisans, Jorge and Joaquin, while on a post-grad surf trip to Costa Rica in 2010. Jorge and Joaquin made colorful, handmade bracelets that seemed to capture the essence of the “pura vida” lifestyle, which means “pure life” in Spanish and is a philosophy that encourages the appreciation of life’s simple treasures.

    In an effort to help the artisans and bring a piece of Costa Rica back stateside, Griffin and Paul bought 400 bracelets to sell at home in San Diego. They sold out in a matter of days and the rest is history. Today, over 800 artisans in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and India can depend on a steady income and positive working environments, thanks to the support of Pura Vida’s community.

    Giving back has always a core value at Pura Vida. Since 2010, the brand has partnered with over 175 charities around the world as a part of their ongoing charity collection and has donated more than $1.9 million to environmental, health and humanitarian causes. The brand’s recent Australian Fire Relief bracelet sold out in under 24 hours and provided over $23K to the cause.

    During the summer of 2019, Vera Bradley acquired a 75% majority stake in Pura Vida Bracelets for $130M.

    Pura Vida has expanded its collection from bracelets to other jewelry items and accessories. Visit www.PuraVidaBracelets.com for more information or follow the brand at @puravidabrac on Twitter and @puravidabracelets on Instagram.

  • Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego,  Technology,  WorldWide

    The latest headphones from Sennheiser – The Perfect Gift for Loved Ones

    Finding a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day is so difficult. But here I want to recommend some ideas – the latest headphones and earbuds from Sennheiser are great gift choices for loved ones. Sennheiser has pioneered how we enjoy sound for the last 75 years, and more recently have been leading the charge in high-quality wireless technology across a variety of price ranges.
    MOMENTUM Wireless – $399.95
    These wireless headphones feature comfortable leather ear pads with three different noise cancellation settings using patented NoiseGard® technology, for the ultimate listening experience. When you factor in Bluetooth technology, a TILE integration so you never lose them, one-tap access to voice assistants, 17-hour battery life, and a collapsible frame for comfort and convenience, the MOMENTUM Wireless becomes the obvious choice for on-the-go listeners who want a comfortable, high-quality listening experience with seamless performance. More info here: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/momentumwireless
    MOMENTUM True Wireless – Currently on sale for $229.95 (reg. $299.95)
    If you prefer earbuds to headphones, then MOMENTUM True Wireless brings you all the great features of MOMENTUM Wireless in a more compact format. These award-winning earbuds also come with a premium charging case for 12 hours of battery life. Transparent Hearing mode, auto on/off, and two-mic beam technology also ensure high-quality noise pickup in even the noisiest settings. They work with Bluetooth 5.0 and are voice assistant compatible. More info here: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/truewireless-details
    PXC 550-II – $349.95
    Sennheiser just launched a brand new pair of wireless, noise cancelling headphones built especially for travelers: the PXC 550-II.  The PXC 550-II is compact and ergonomically designed for the person on the move, and has adaptive noise cancellation to automatically adjust to any set of surroundings. The PXC 550-II also has exceptional battery life, hitting 30-hours with a single charge, meaning that it is essential for the globe-trotter looking to enjoy high-quality, wireless audio in a sleek, comfortable package. More info here: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/pxc-550-ii
    Sennheiser have also just launched a new line of more budget friendly wireless headphones and earbuds at CES this past month. These all come in black and white variants, and are fantastic for everyday use.
    The HD 450BT and 350BT are both wireless, and have 30 hours of battery life. The 450s also boast active noise cancellation. The HD 450BTs are $199.95, while the HD 350BTs are $119.95
    The CX 350BT ($99.95) and 150BT ($79.95) are both Bluetooth 5.0 compatible, and feature 10 hour battery life. The 350BT features AptX Low Latency support, making it ideal for movies and gaming; it also connects to the Smart Control app.
  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Give the Gift of Self-Pampering This Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day will be here in just a few short weeks, which means it’s time to start shopping for the perfect gift for that special someone. To introduce a great “Valentine’s Day Gift Idea”, I want to introduce to you the brand new launch of Honestly Margo’s Goddess Collection.

    This combination of all-natural body care essentials encompasses a multi-purpose hair and body mist, an illuminating body lotion and a creamy whipped body soap. The Goddess fragrance is fresh and alluring, combining floral and citrusy notes with musky undertones- perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day date night.

    Goddess Illuminating Body Lotion

    Goddess Illuminating Body Lotion is not your ordinary body lotion.  It is made to give a golden shimmer glow to your skin while nourishing your body with our proprietary blend of natural fruit oils and extracts.

    Smooth generously on your exposed skin to moisturize and have a luxurious golden glow.  Wash your hands after applying lotion to your body to remove excess gold.

    Goddess Whipped Body Soap

    A fluffy whipped delight in the alluring scent of Goddess to gently wash your body. Scoop your desired amount of soap onto pouf or sponge and lather on your skin. Rinse and enjoy.

    Goddess Hair & Body Mist

    What is GODDESS? It’s a fresh alluring fragrance to captivate your senses.  Formulated with a unique citrus blend, bergamot, jasmine and other distinctive floral accents along with elements of musk, amber and oud, Goddess will bring out your inner glow. #GoddessGlow

    The Goddess collection was created for women to enjoy whether they are running errands, headed to work, or primping for Date Night. And all items are under $20 from www.honestlymargo.com.

    Honestly Margo is a bath and beauty brand that’s “Inspired by Nature & You”.  They’re a mother daughter team, representing today’s women, creating products that we personally use and love, to nurture their bodies, and elevate their feeling of amazingness. Their product lines range from bath and body to aromatherapy to beauty and even some gift items, too.

    Honestly Margo products are always cruelty free, made with natural and organic ingredients, and are all made in America. They create products that are fun to use, are wholesome for their bodies, and awaken your senses. Their approach is that beauty should be simple, fresh, and HONESTLY fun!

    Honestly Margo’s mission stands for a strong women sisterhood. Honestly Margo celebrate women’s ability to be empowered, to have confidence in themselves, to dream big, take chances, and know that anything is possible.

    This is Honestly Margo.

    Honestly Margo

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Eliminate dark circles, puffiness and fine lines with EVERYDAZE that treats the delicate eye area for a Fresh Valentine’s Day Glow!

    Have you ever had someone say to you, “You look tired”?  I find that so annoying but usually it’s because I AM tired.  I wanted to introduce you to a great product that will keep you looking fresh and bright through the tiring and stressful new year season. Especially Valentine’s Day is coming! You want to be the most shining girl at your date night.  Don’t let dark circles, puffiness and fine lines give away your exhaustion. Freshen your tired eyes with this product that will give you the Valentine’s Day glow you are looking for.

    Diamond Drop Hydrogel Eye Patch

    60 patches

    Diamonds are forever, but your dark circles don’t have to be. This hydrogel eye patch from EVERYDAZE is the “brilliant” way to illuminate the dull, sluggish skin under your eyes with brightening diamond powder, de-puffing caffeine and regenerating galactomyces ingredients. Achieve opulent under eyes that gleam and shine in no time.

    A luxurious blend of brightening diamond powder, de-puffing caffeine and regenerating galactomyces restores dull, lifeless skin for a radiant and youthful glow. Indulge in brilliance with this hydrogel eye patch to unveil illuminated under eyes. A luxurious blend of brightening diamond powder, de-puffing caffeine and regenerating galactomyces restores dull, lifeless skin for a radiant and youthful glow.

    • For tired and spiritless eye bags from those lethargic, sleepless days
    • To escape that dull and sluggish look
    • To achieve opulent under eyes that gleam and shine
    • Skin Types: Sensitive, Dry, Normal, Combination, and Oily
    BENEFITS
    • REDUCING

    A form of vitamin B3, niacinamide evens out skin tone and reduces discoloration. It prevents dark melanin pigment to reach the outer layers of the skin. It also aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and smoothing skin by increasing collagen production.

    • HYDRATING

    Hydrogel material provides deeper hydration with its enhanced skin-absorption functionality while locking in moisture for longer lasting results.

    • BRIGHTENING

    It lightens and fades discoloration. Derived from berries, arbutin has antioxidant properties that reduces uneven skin tone for a brighter complexion.

    Gold Charcoal Hydrogel Eye Patch

    60 patches

    Time never stops in adding to the number of fine lines that takes away from your youth. With these age-defying hydrogel eye patches from EVERYDAZE on the other hand, age feel nothing more than a number and have you seeing infinite youth. Enriched with age-rewinding gold, detoxifying charcoal powder and skin lifting adenosine, these eye patches will tighten and lift the skin for an ageless appearance

    Detox and rewind the wrinkles with a pair of age-defying hydrogel eye patches. Enriched with age-rewinding gold, detoxifying charcoal powder and skin lifting adenosine, these eye patches will tighten and lift the skin for an ageless appearance.

    • For those unfair eye wrinkle lines that misrepresent your inner youth
    • To feel and look renewed more than yesterday
    • To achieve timeless eyes that will have people looking twice
    • Skin Types: Sensitive, Dry, Normal, Combination, and Oily

    BENEFITS
    • DETOXIFYING

    Charcoal powder detoxifies the weak and thin skin layer around the eyes. It draws out impurities to the surface of the skin to achieve a clear and flawless complexion.

    • REPAIRING

    A seawater-derived fermented ingredient repairs and rejuvenates the skin. It possesses anti-aging and moisturizing capabilities while protecting the skin barrier. It also provides an anti-inflammatory function to soothe and alleviate skin sensitivity.

    • ELASTICIZING

    It manages wrinkles and reverses signs of aging. Derived from a chain of amino acids, peptides work to promote collagen production in the skin for a smooth and plump complexion.

    Beauty is ultimately defined by the eyes of the beholder. True beauty is obtained by refining your feelings, thoughts, and actions into what you would appreciate and have gratitude, beyond physical measure. It’s a perspective. EVERYDAZE can be a perfect gift for the Valentine’s Day. Surprise your girl with something she will definitely love and enjoy.

  • Fashion,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    This RED fashion will crush your Valentine’s Date Date Night

    Hey girls, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, do you have the idea of how to dress like a queen at this special date night? We don’t need to please anyone at that day, what we should do is to show our beauty, our kindness and confidence. How about something red? That is my favorite color! I think it’s a great idea to wear red in this red Valentine’s Day! Urban Originals is a vegan bag brand with fashionable design, I would love to have this brand on me to show my care and love to the nature as well.

    HEY WORLD – RED

    Regular price $98.00

    Hey World by Urban Originals is a compact but functional handbag. It features a main zip compartment and a removable strap to convert into a cross body bag. Internally the bag has a standard size zip and slip pocket, plus a larger zip compartment creating an extra pocket in the middle if the bag.

    • H5” x W10” D5”
    • Handle space: 4 ”
    • Adjustable Strap drop 20” – 22”
    • Silver Hardware
    • Main zip compartment
    • 3 internal pocket
    • 2 internal zip pocket
    • PETA certified vegan leather
    • Cruelty Free; Low Chemical; Eco-Conscious Fabrics

    Here are some other Valentine’s Day fashion ideas.

    ESSENTIALS – PINK CROC

    Regular price$48.00

    The Essentials by Urban Originals is slim and compact; it boasts a textured vegan leather interior/exterior and delicate gold hardware.

    • Vegan Leather
    • 6 large card holders
    • Zip closure
    • Gold hardware
    • Dimensions: H9cm x W11cm x D2cm

    SHARE THE LOVE – RED

    Regular price$98.00

    Share the Love by Urban Originals is a modern take on a classic style handbag. It features a detachable strap to convert into a cross body bag; a main compartment zip and a magnetised slip pocket each side of the face of the bag.

    • Main zip compartment
    • 1 internal pocket
    • 1 internal zip pocket
    • 2 external magnetised pockets
    • 5cm x W25.5cm D14cm
    • Handle space: 2.5cm
    • Adjustable Strap drop 53cm – 61cm
    • PETA certified vegan leather
    • Cruelty Free; Low Chemical; Eco-Conscious Fabrics

    RICH GIRL – RED

    Regular price$98.00

    The Rich Girl by Urban Originals offers refined elegance for the modern woman. This luxurious bag can be carried several ways, by hand as a traditional tote by its eye-catching metal hardware, which can be moved out of the way for the longer versatile handles that can be worn under the arm or carried by hand; again, these handles can be moved out of the way. Lastly, thanks to its removable long strap it can be worn over the shoulder.

    • Vegan Leather
    • Top zip closure
    • Internal zip pocket
    • Internal slip pocket
    • Light gold hardware
    • Dimensions: H10.5” x W14” x D6.5”
    • Metal handles drop: 3.5”
    • Longer handles drop: 10.5”
    • Adjustable strap drop: 19”-21”

    GLASS CASTLE – RED

    Regular price$98.00

    The Glass Castle by Urban Originals is a low profile, vintage inspired tote which can also be carried as a cross body. The handles unclasp to display a roomy central compartment with an internal zip pocket.

    • Dimensions: H10.6” x W10.2” x D3.5”
    • Vegan Leather
    • Magnetic closure
    • Internal zip pocket
    • Handle drop: 2.7”
    • Removable strap adjustable up to 23”
    • PETA certified vegan leather
    • Cruelty Free; Low Chemical; Eco-Conscious Fabrics

    STORY TELLER – RED

    Regular price$78.00

    The Story Teller by Urban Originals is a sleek and modern take on classic crossbody shape. It has been designed in soft, textured vegan leather with an easy access pocket in the front.

    • Vegan Leather
    • Slim crossbody strap
    • External zip closure pocket
    • Internal zip closure pocket
    • Rear external pouch
    • Internal slip pocket
    • Dimensions: H16cm x W25cm x D8cm

    GYPSY SPORT – PINK

    Regular price$88.00

    The Gypsy Sport by Urban Originals is a soft, fun and functional crossbody bag that gives you the choice of 2 straps to carry with you when you are on the go. This bag features multiple internal and external pockets to keep your valuables secure. Made from cruelty-free leather.

    • 1 x Internal zip pocket 1x slip pockets
    • 1 x external zip pocket, 1x snap button pocket.
    • Main zip Enclosure
    • Polished hardware
    • Interchangeable straps
    • Fully Lined
    • Dimensions: H6” x W10” x D4”
    • Adjustable Strap: 14.5″ – 22.8″

    ALL Urban Originals PRODUCTS ARE VEGAN.

    Whether we’re talking about an animal or the planet – causing harm is not okay. Vegan leathers are now so top-drawer, by touch, it can be impossible to tell a leather look-alike from the real thing.

    Urban Originals design and sample every piece in their Sydney office, then produce them in China. Fostering robust relationships with all their factory owners, they’re SEDEX approved and deal only with department stores with an ethical sourcing team.

    Urban Originals vegan leathers are PU (polyurethane) – never PVC (polyvinylchloride). Urban Originals also work with sustainable cotton, canvas and recycled nylons.

    About Urban Originals

    – LUXURY VEGAN HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES

    • 100% Cruelty-Free Brand
    • a Vegan Brand, endorsed by PETA
    • Urban Originals create drop-dead gorgeous bags that are uber practical. They don’t use any animal leather in their designs. They have taken a stand against animal cruelty and the leather industry and its impact on animals, people and our planet. They only use materials that are cruelty free.
    • While Urban Originals are passionate about fashion and design, they also care deeply about the world we live in. For this reason, they have worked hard to make Urban Originals as environmentally and ethically responsible as possible.
    • Urban Originals use the finest quality vegan leathers and recycled materials where possible and we work to very low chemical requirements. So when you buy Urban Originals, you can feel as good as you look.
    • Urban Originals believe that the future of fashion should be ethical and sustainable. They ensure all their products are made in fair trade conditions and have passed Department Store and Industry ethical standards.
    • Urban Originals designs can now be found in boutiques across Australia, the United States, Japan, South Korea and the UK.
    • Urban Originals products are designed in Australia, however they are now based out of both Sydney and Los Angeles.
    • Urban Originals also proudly donate 10% of their profits to causes for human rights. Close to their heart is the issue of slavery and human trafficking in our modern world. There are more slaves across the world than ever before. According to the United Nations, 46 million people are in slavery worldwide and more than 10 million of these are children. As part of the social responsibility program they donate to organisations to help prevent human trafficking and to help free these slaves.
    • Urban Originals thank you for your support.