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Sippin Saturdays ~ Hustle Today To Relax Tomorrow

KittenCouture — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:06:58 -0700

Oh boy today was a long day! Today will be the beginning of various photoshoots that I will be working on to update some images and to get prepped for amazing things that are going on around the site! Crystal and I of Tasty Morsels Bakery will be running around one of my favorite places, the Roger Smith Hotel to make it happen. So instead of sleeping in this morning, I was out there making things happen! It was great to run into Brian and Niki and loved that we had quite the team working with us our fab photographer Manny and our stylist David! When the pictures are ready, I will make sure that you guys see it!

Of course all this running around tells me that I need to head to my fave nail salon Dashing Diva to get a full on manicure pedicure and then over to Townhouse Spa for a nice little massage. I love Dashing Diva as it is the all around girlie place! I tend to go on Thurs or Fri night because you can sip a nice cocktail while you have your sessions but I love this package. With so many locations, you're bound to find your favorite spot. Although I have never been to Townhouse, I'm super excited as I received a gift certificate so I'll let you know how this goes as well. Sometimes the weekend may not be entirely relaxing but that's why you get two days!

Snazzy Sundays: Kitten Lounge Episode 1

KittenCouture — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:36:13 -0800

So one of many surprises was released today! Each Sunday, I will come to you live via Mogulus talking about what's going on, giving sneak peeks and more! On Mogulus, Kitten Lounge has it's own channel which is available at any time! Currently, you can enjoy this post, DVF's induction into the Walk of Fame and also an interview during last Fashion Week with Robert Cleary of Dashing Diva!

In today's show, I let you know about Kate Hanley, the author of Chill Anywhere. She will be at East West Books at 5th Ave on 14th St on Mon Jan 12th from 7:30 - 8:30. This is a great way to get the book, get it signed and of course to meet the author that can also be seen contributing to Body + Soul, Good Housekeeping and on Martha Stewart Live! In addition, I let you know about Soul's Calling giveaway and about the need for Yes to Carrots. Finally, you got a sneek peak on Tuesday's post which will talk about the Orbit. Take some time to check in with my new station which will be live each Sunday at 3pm!

Trendy Thursdays: My Top 10 ~ Beauty Musts

KittenCouture — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800

First of all Merry Christmas! It's interesting, the holiday season is more than just the 25th! Today I am spending it with my boyfriend and his family and tomorrow, I am spending it with mine. So I want to wish everyone a good holiday regardless of what you choose to celebrate but I hope it's full of all the gifts that can and can't be opened. We are continuing on my top 10 lists that began earlier this week and will continue on until the end of the year! I have tried a lot of makeup and beauty goodies from the back of the year on. Some have been interesting and the ones in this list include what I have on no matter what! They are a must have and if you're wondering if this is amazing then I am saying YES without a doubt!

1) Yes to Carrots: I love the fact that this is a natural line and I am a fan of their body butter and also their mud mask. After trying the line which includes three mini lines (carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes) - I am definitely a carrot girl! I will say that my mom is a cucumber lady! It's an affordable brand that you should include that leaves your skin moisturized!

2) NARS: I have become a NARS girl! I love their eyeshadows especially the ones that included crush pearls! It has made me wear eyeshadow a lot more beyond in the evening!

3) Mistral Soap: It has a great fresh scent and there are quite a few to choose from! The packaging is also amazing as well.

4) Urban Decay: I love the black eyeline from the Velvet Rope collection. I feel like a rock star but definitely not overdone by any means. When I want to really glam it up, I just go slightly heavier for an all around look.

5) Model Co: Um what's not to love? Their Exfoliant Wipes are a must! One side takes off what you don't need while the other buffs your skin. It leaves you glowing! In addition, they have a body mist which has a frangipani scent as well. Of course the packaging is perfectly girl as well.

6) Dashing Diva: If I've said it once, I've said it a million times. This is my nail salon! I go here for my manis, pedis and a sip of wine as well. It's a sanctuary.

7) Beam Laser Spa: What can I say? I completed my third session and I am three away from being completely hair free under my arms! This UWS spa is amazing and will make you hairless too! They are running a promo where you can get 25% off if you contact them prior to the end of the year!

8) Boots: I use their day and night creams. After learning about them during Fashion Week, I haven't stopped using them!

9) Dove: I use the Cool Cucumber Face Wipes everyday to clean my face. I have been using it for years and have no intention of not having this within my beauty regimine. I also use the deodarent in Fresh!

10) Stephanie Johnson: I use this to carry my makeup (I also have other totes as well). I love that they are fun and colorful!

25 Days of Holiday Glam Continues With a Dash and a Kiss

KittenCouture — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:06:20 -0800

Today I am in mani/pedi mode. So we have some great giveaways. Mon's winner has been chosen - Yes to Carrots has been given to a snazzy reader who enjoys wearing her hair up and putting little sparkle adornments in it - which is very cute and something I may think about doing. Jenn, another reader, has won a nice shade of nail polish from our Holiday Gift Guide Sponsor, Dashing Diva! Yesterdays winner has not been revealed yet for a nail polish from Dashing Diva but will be named soon!

Today we have Kiss and of course our amazing sponsors from Dashing Diva. What are your pedi rules for the winter? Do you get them as often do you still have interesting color choices? Let me know and in return we have various items to give you. First off, Dashing Diva has gorgeous shades that are perfect for the holiday season so one of you will win this. If you happen to be in NYC or a city that has this salon, take a moment to get your nails done. My sister actually went to the one in Tokyo on a recent trip as she and I love the one here. But a few of you will win a number of interesting must have tools from Kiss who allows your nails to look glam shot ready by providing you a nail transformation with full cover nails for hands and toes. We have various goodies to give out RED by Kiss Pedicure Kit, RED by Kiss Toenail & Nail Clipper Duo, Kiss 3D Nail & Toe Art, Kiss Featherlight Nail Kit, Kiss Flawless Crystal, Clear Nail Kit, Kiss French Manicure Kit, Kiss Express On Nail Kit, Kiss Washable File, Kiss Wide Board Grinder and Kiss All Purpose File & Smoother. This is perfect for the girl who loves to do it herself and knows that she wants salon ready tools within her reach!

Treasure Tuesdays: Get Your Goodies Here!

KittenCouture — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:48:30 -0800

There's a lot going on today without question so let's see. Hopefully you had an amazing Cyber Monday and walked away with some amazing deals that will keep you looking great and allow you to check off your holiday list as well! As a heads up, the shopping doesn't end as tomorrow through Friday, Ted Rossi (the fab accessory brand that makes pieces out of leather, python, etc) will have their sample sale located at 15 East 30th St Ste 300 between 5th and Madison from 10am - 6pm! This is great news as many of my bags for eveningwear are from this brand and I always receive compliments! I love that his pieces have that bit of luxe and with items starting at an affordable price point, this makes amazing gifts that you'll be glad to receive hugs and thank yous from!

Next up, as a reminder, Dashing Diva is giving away yet another polish today and they are the sponsor of the Kitten Lounge Holiday Gift Guide so let me know your fave polish today and you could win one! We are in the midst of the 25 Days of Holiday Glam, which means that everyday there will be something to win in various quantities. I will pull a winner for yesterday's giveaway so you still have time to get in on that one as it is a Shampoo and Conditioner from Yes to Carrots!

25 Days of Holiday Glam Giveaways Starts Today

KittenCouture — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800

I am so excited to share this with you! Today we kick of the 25 Days of Holiday Glam which means Giveaway opportunities for you! Each day we will give a nail polish away courtesy of Dashing Diva who has graciously sponsored us for the Kitten Lounge Holiday Gift Guide. To win the Dashing Diva nail polish today and on any day let us know what you have your eye on this holiday season whether it's for you or someone you have on your list!

In addition to the daily giveaway, today there is another giveaway that we are kicking off for a lucky winner from Yes To Carrots! I have a hair care pack from their cucmber line which includes shampoo and conditioner. If you would like to have this, leave an additional note letting me know how do you wear your do when you head out to special events during the holidays? By the end of today I will have chosen a winner for the nail polish and another winner for the Cucumber hair products from Yes to Carrots.

Trendy Tuesdays: What I Treasure Throughout My Day

KittenCouture — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:29:51 -0800

As you know, the Kitten Lounge Holiday Gift Guide sponsored by Dashing Diva is up and running (and yes there are more to be added). On this Tuesday, I wanted to share with you some of the things that I love and if you want to know more about them, visit the guide for indepth descriptions and links to their sites! I love using my Outlets to Go and Orbit! There are also some giveaways that will come from this page that will begin next month! Enjoy the images and I think that Shawn Johnson looks adorable holding her MINIKIT Chic!

Sippin Saturdays: Recouping From Fashion Week

KittenCouture — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:01:47 -0700

All the planning and tests of endurance and witihin a few days, it's all over! Well the good news is there will be some recapping on Fashion Week next week but we will start to go back to our normal structure. There were a lot of outfits and coverage that made it onto other media outlets which I can't wait to share with you and my lovely sponsors but I don't have the footage and like you, will have to wait for it. When I receive it, I will let you guys know! With that being said I am recovering from Fashion Week and definitely had some parting thoughts and I have a new Fashion Week that I will let you know about shortly that I will be covering which takes place right before the holidays and it's International as well! We are getting the last bolts tied down but I can't wait to share with you.

Fashion Week - I have been to shows before but never seriously covered it in the way that I did this year! It definitely take a lot of planning and there are events that happen prior to, during and after! My big thing was feeling amazing each day and it wouldn't have been possible without starting off the day with my beauty regimine which consisted of Mistral Soap (I used a different one everyday and always smelled amazing - they are a must for any day), Nars Cosmetics (I need to know that I will look amazing and not have to retouch as I was running around all over the place) and Model Co (which kept me fresh with the misting sprays). These were my basic tools that I relied on!

Comfortable but amazing clothing was a must as well - Lauren Conrad's Collection made everyone smile as I went from the tents, suites and off site locations! I can't thank their staff enough and it actually made it live on air in Sacramento since Fox News was at the tents on Friday and a few Japanese magazines (once again, when I get the footage and magazines, I will let you know). Linea Pelle had amazing belts and on the first day and with my outfit from Inhabit, I included it within my look which was amazing. It just goes to show you that you can put your flair in there and still look amazing.

Every now and then I had to take a breather and constantly rework my schedule as I had plans to see one event but would recieve an invitation to another. When covering the shows flexibility is the key! Most important, being able to hang out with people in the industry and to remember that this is an amazing series of days is also key. I have to thank Sam Dark PR and Dashing Diva for not only keeping me amazing in manis and pedis but letting us go back stage to Erin Fetherston and Tony Cohen to see what they do and what it takes to put on such a show. I love you guys and it added so much to this coverage.

Finally, when it was over, yesterday was my birthday and with Lauren Conrad on my back I felt amazing covering the show and then heading out to dinner at Nam with my boyfriend and later to Mocca Lounge. There is nothing like hanging out in Tribeca with the rain, a few friends and your boyfriend. Today, I'm heading out to the beach and working on covering the super secret Fashion Week but it was all worth it and I can't wait to do it all over again in a new location! I have included two images: one is me on the red carpet of the Total Beauty party which kicked off Fashion Week. They had a daily sponsored suite at the Bryant Park Hotel with Chanel, Ted Gibson, Aveda and more. It was nice to meet fellow bloggers and to get away from the madness. You guys throw a great event. The next is last night at Mocca Lounge after a few drinks with Paul our Food Editor and also my boyfriend. Speaking of Food Editor, he was linked on Food Channel so you can learn a bit more about him there!

Fashion Week: Meet The Amazing Dashing Diva Team

KittenCouture — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:20:36 -0700

Yes I am a fan of Dashing Diva and love that they did the nails for the Erin Featherson show - I feel like a princess there and the staff is amazing, But I have to say that I love that they are going to the next level. Adding Alicia to their team is definitely giving them an edge and she is the best at what she does! Here she is in her own words sharing her vision! In addition, check out the overall work that is being done and what it looks like when everyone is at their stations!