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Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Beauty/Fashion 2016 reviewed for excellence that make great gifts or a present to yourself.

holiday-gift-guide-2016-melissaVivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Rocking Horse Women's Shoe - Super cool, sexy and original with Rocking Horse wedges, Recycled PVC upper in black or red |FashionsDigest

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Rocking Horse Women’s Shoe – Super cool, sexy and original with Rocking Horse wedges, Recycled PVC upper in black or Red. Shop Here

Carolee Beaded Fringe Choker Necklace- A Statement necklace that you can wear to lunch, dinner & dressy event. 12.5" with extension |FashionDigest Shop Here

Carolee Beaded Fringe Choker Necklace- A Statement piece that you can wear to lunch, dinner & Events; 12.5″ length with extension. Shop Here

Vera Bradley Leighton Backpack – A top seller in just the right size, practical with reachable inner & side pockets in beautiful premium leather & hardware with the Bradley signature quilt design. In 5 colors/patterns. Shop Here

Holiday Gift Guide - Shopping Beauty Beth Minardi Signature Shades | FashionDigest

Beth Minardi Signature Shades – Make a statement with Holiday Hair color trends for brunette’s, blonde’s, red heads & dark shades. Have celebrity Today’s hair with Beth Minardi top NYC hair colorist expert and her new patented/customized shades to look great for the Holidays. appointments & consultation. Visit Here

Young Living Everyday Essential Oil Collection |fashionsdigest

Young Living Everyday Essential Oil Collection – all around support for home, health, and body to help relax, de-stress, uplift and defend your immune system with Frankincense, Lemon, Lavender, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Peppermint oil. Shop Now

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KUHL Spyfire Down Hoodie – Men’s super Luxe down jacket that’s tailored and slimming with reinforced shoulders & super light while keeping you toasty in premium 800-fill goose down. Shop Here

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LALIQUE RÊVE D’INFINI, EAU DE PARFUM – A sensual bouquet of soft scented flowers and peach fragrance for a feminine scent. Shop Here

Timberland Women’s Amston Boots – Stylish and made for winter comfort with nubuck leather, padded collar, natural latex foot bed, durable textured non-slip wedge heel height with 2.75 inches shaft height to make you feel like your wearing 2 inch heels. Shop Here

Echo New York Diamond Plaid Wrap – Soft, Lightweight and warm with a Knit diamond stitch technique and a nice length in 4 patterns. Shop Here

Curve for Men by Liz Claiborne | FashionsDigest

Curve for Men by Liz Claiborne – great Fall/Winter fragrance with notes of spice, floral, woods, ending with evergreen, fruity, musky overall quiet effect that lasts for 6-8 hours. Shop Here

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Aerosoles City Street Ankle Boot – You get all day comfort & warmth with this lush faux fur cuff, suede, clean hardware, concealed 2½” wedge expensive looking sporty/chic bootie. Also in Black Shop Here

John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider Eau de Toilette Gift Set – Perfect gift for him from John Varvatos fragrance house with a masculine scent of leather wrapped up in notes of plants/woods/flower citrus aromas & subtle spices ending with vanilla. Includes Eau de Toilette Travel Spray. Shop Here

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Bailey Newsboy Rockburn Hat – comfortable, tough, casual & functional with textured hounds- tooth pulled & pilled material for a distress look. Shop Here

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G-SHOCK S SERIES Watch Shock/water resistant, auto LED light, magnetic resistance, 4 daily alarms, 1/1000th stopwatch and a Speed Indicator for advanced /precision technology in 3 stylish dark metallic colors. Shop here

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Skinvolve Body Boost Gel – releases fat cells for tighter, toned skin & minimizes lumps and bumps in trouble areas using boosting properties with concentrated stimulating plants: Ginseng, Green Tea, Guarana, Menthol, Aloe Vera, & Vitamins A,B,C,E. Shop Here

DR. MARDER Scalp Therapy Total Relief Shampoo & Conditioner – patented by a dermatologist for serious Dandruff control/relief with maximum strength HYDROCORTISONE & soothing natural extracts/ antioxidants: resveratrol, citric acid, coriander fruit oil, essential vitamins & sulfate free. Shop Here

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The CJ Golden Charm Bracelet White Opal Elegance – 925 Sterling Silver 2 x .925 Sterling Silver gold-toned clip bead for a chic & clean jewelry piece that will last. Shop Here

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Province Apothecary DETOXIFYING + CLARIFYING CLAY MASK – For a non-toxic and organic exfoliator that calms, softens and rejuvenates skin without drying leaving a healthy glow. Shop Here

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19th Annual Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation COLLABORATING FOR A CURE Benefit Dinner & Auction #WaxmanGala @WaxmanCancer 8

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation held its 19th Annual Benefit dinner & Auction called “Collaborating For A Cure” on November 10th at Cipriani Wall Street. Chris Wragge co-anchor of CBS 2 This Morning acted as master of ceremonies and auctioneer Hugh Hildesley, Vice President of Sotheby’s Auction House presided over the auction.

The evenings live and silent auctions offered guests the opportunity to bid on an exciting selection of exclusive items from jet trips to adorable top pedigree puppies taking in around 3 million from the night. The event marked the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation who continues to be consistent in giving festive sit down dinners in beautiful event space’s with Celebrity performers.

Louise Camuto, Chief Creative Officer of The Camuto Group and SWCRF supporter accepted this year’s SWCRF memorial Cancer Research Program award in memory of her late husband’s behalf – Vince Camuto a fashion icon who passed away after battling Prostate Cancer in 2015.

This year’s Gala concert was the legendary Roger Daltrey from the band “The Who” performing at least 20 of the Who songs with the attendees so close to the stage they could almost touch him. The rock concert was a great time with drinks in hand, dancing and celebrating the night of Collaborating For A Cure. Past celebrity performers have included Ziggy Marley, Train, Peter Frampton, Gregg Allman, Kid Rock, Steely Dan, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, John Fogerty, and Counting Crows.

Dr. Samuel Waxman really knows how to throw a Philanthropy event and SWCRF is known as one of the top fundraising events of the year in NYC with 1,200 socialites, corporate executives, board members and their guests making a difference with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. Can’t wait to see what SWCRF 2017 brings. Please visit www.waxmancancer.org to find out how to get involved.

Event Pictures owned by Diane Kronstad

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Fashion Tech Forum for Fashion Innovation @FashionTechForum #FashionTechForum #FTF2016 5

Fashion Tech Forum born 3 years ago was held at The Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, NY on October 2016 where over 800 people attended including well known and start up technological companies, designers and fashion icons - Laurent Potdevin CEO of Lulemon, Ganesh Srivats,VP of North America Sales for Tesla, Iris Apfel, Verizon CMO Diego Scotti, Elle, Editor in Chief Robbie Meyers, Diane Von Furstenberg, DVF CEO Paolo Riva, Coach Chairman Emeritus, Lew Frankfort, Theory Founder & CEO Andrew Rosen, Everlane CEO Michael Preysman & Rebekka Bay.

FTF founded by Karen Harvey a visionary with an awareness that there is a huge hunger for Tech Savy Fashion being that we are deeply into our personal gadgets and a fashionably aware culture with the help of social media, you tube, online publications and all things internet. We are in the beginning movement of merging fashion/tech cultivated by designers and engineers working together to understand and explore ways of integrating apparel, accessories virtually everything we put on from wearable tech to designs that have utilitarian purposes. The world is becoming sophisticated with a demand for fashion that not only look’s good but also solves problems and entertains us; for this reason the Fashion Tech Forum is needed offering an environment where tech/fashion and business minds meet to connect, hold conferences, share ideas, discover new information and view showcased products – M2M, Prynt, Reify, Orchard Mile, Thursday Finest, Evrnu, Sundar, RED Marketplace, Obviously social and Leblum.

Can’t wait to see what FTF has in store for us in 2017.

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Fall Fashion & Beauty Guide 17 Must Have's Reviewed And Selected For Excellence #fallguide #fallgiftguide #gifts 6

Look inside Fall Fashion & Beauty Guide 17 Must Have’s to see the Fashion and Beauty Must have products that made it into my Fall Guide 2016 reviewed and selected on excellence, priced right and available now to start the fall off feeling and looking great.

Dansko – Women’s Audrey Mary Jane Flats in Old Gold Metallic Suede Leather easy to slip on, breathable leather, fall color and comfy 1 1/4″ heel. www.dansko.com

Dr. Kenneth Mark (Cosmetic Dermatologist) product -Moisture Cure for deeply hydrating moisture to the skin that stays hydrated with hyaluronic acid activity and a combination of ingredients leaving skin looking glowing/refreshed with increased elasticity. www.kennethmarkmd.com

Karyng by Dr. Karyn Grossman Replenishing Cleanse – Coconut and Coconut Fatty Acid work together to gently clean face without stripping made with 90% natural and 10% bio-engineered ingredients. www.karyng.com

Norell Elixir - For a Fall scent of woodsy spicy, sweet with a top note of Italian mandarin. www.perfume.com/parlux

Norell Elixir perfume – For a Fall scent of woodsy spicy, sweet with a top note of Italian mandarin for an intoxicating scent. www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Norell-Norell-Elixir-Eau-de-Parfum-Spray-3-4-oz/prod121370040/p.prod

John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider – Scent inspired and built around Russian Leather, and Detroit the hometown of John Varvatos with a background of cocoa bean absolute, vanilla extract, atlas, cedar-wood, patchouli, and tarred madras wood for the wild and non conformist man. www1.bloomingdales.com

Rihanna Crush Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz - For day or evening fun, fruity and leathery scent. www.perfume.com/parlux

Rihanna Crush Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz – For day or evening; a fun, fruity and leathery scent. www1.macys.com/shop/product/crush-by-rihanna-eau-de-parfum-3.4-oz?ID=2664068

Pevonia Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream 1.7 oz – Repair summer skin with natural pineapple & papaya enzymes that gets rid of impurities, blackheads, dead cells, sebum, and toxins quickly for bright, smooth, skin. www.pevonia.com

Phace Bioactive Clarifying Serum 1 oz - Dual-functioning, oil free serum with Salicylic Acid and LHA for blemish-prone and aging skin for clogged pores, excess sebum, scars and reduces fine lines, uneven skin tone. Dioic Acid is used to fade discolorations and acne scars without stripping skin's ph; for all skin types. www.phacebioactive.com

Phace Bioactive Clarifying Serum 1 oz – Dual-functioning, oil free serum with Dioic Acid is used to fade discolorations, acne scars without stripping skin’s ph; for all skin types & blemish-prone, aging & clogged pores, excess sebum, scars and reduces fine lines, uneven skin tone. www.phacebioactive.com

Menswear designer Michael Bastian for LAB SERIES Age Rescue + Face Lotion – exclusive limited edition pink pocket square to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Receive a complimentary pocket square with a purchase of $85.00 and support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation available at Bloomingdale’s and www.bloomingdales.com labseries.com www.BCAcampaign.com

DevaCurl Hair Blow Dryer With Deva Fuser Diffuser Combo – first dryer and diffuser created specifically to tame curly, wavy and frizzy hair. www.devacurl.com

Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixir - An antioxidant and brightening serum that increases hydration and radiance ins skin for radiant and smooth complexion www.goldfadenmd.com

Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixir – An antioxidant & brightening serum that increases hydration and radiance in skin for a glowing, smooth complexion www.goldfadenmd.com

Timberland Men’s Britton Hill Moc Toe Boots – Waterproof, two tone color with high quality stitching, anti-fatigue comfort technology to provide all-day comfort and support in style. www.timberland.com

Rockport Cobb Hill Marilyn T Strap in wine – streamline design for comfort with forefoot flexibility, supported out sole and foam footbed to walk in heels for hours and feel your in flip flops. www.rockport.com/rockport/cobb-hill-marilyn-t-strap-pump/chmelrosemarilyn.html

BeverlyD Luxe Organic Hair Care Formulas Organic Kindness Shampoo contains Coconut Oil Extract,food & food/plant materials; a Vegan product that’s Paraben/Sulfate Free that protects against heat exposure with proteins to allow hair to stay cleaner, longer; safe for color treated hair. www.beverlyd.com

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New York Fashion Week #Spring17 Shows & Events @NYFW #NYFW #KiaStyle360NYFW 76

New York Fashion Week S/S 17 Shows main venues – Skylight Clarkson Sq, Skylight at Moynihan Station and Milk Studios are in their third season along with many off main venues to see collections and attend events. NYFW is the start of Fashion Week Spring17 in cities around the world with NYFW supplying the most action in fashion with tons of Designers showing their collections, celebrities, parties, events and performances from Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Jason Derulo, Yeezy 4 Collection and more. Designer’s Lines are becoming buyer friendly where the piece you see and want during a show, presentation can be purchased immediately with no wait – “See now Buy now”. NYFW Spring 17 was alive with wonderful weather, fashion, (beauty events and outrageous parties – see below) to experience see below. Bring your flats along for a wild and exciting ride of fashion in the coming season of NYFW.

Nicholas k SS 2017 – Theme “Wadi Rum” artisan woven, organic fabrics in manipulated construct and layered pieces –

Son Jung wan 2017 S/S inspired by 70’s ritzy colorful flavor disco mood with super model Pat Cleveland walking the show –

Custo Barcelona “More is More” Collection Spring 17 –

Libertine Spring 17 Fashion Show @WeAreLibertine –

Desigual SS 2017 “Global Traveller” – the magic of different countries, multiple cultures –

Michael Costello 17 inspired by “Midnight Botanical Bash” – delicate radiant beautiful –

Taoray Wang S/S 2017 “Romance In Stripes” Collection images of NY Skyline & Kyoto’s Gardens –

Zimmermann Stranded Spring Ready To Wear 2017 inspired by a teenage night club in Sydney –

Zang Toi Spring 2017 “Glorious Giverny Garden”

Georgine S/S 17 Grunge To Glam –

Ashley Graham & Addition Elle Fashion Show with Ashley Graham walking the show –

Haddad Brands Presents Rookie USA -Nike, Levi’s, Jordan, converse, Hurley –

Angela Simmons Spring 17 Vipe Activewear Runway Show During Kia Style 360 –

Artistix 17 – Art & Rock and Roll Come Together Gregg Polisseni’s Women’s Line inspired by Equality Abstracts –

Donna Karan Urban Zen 17 for the “See now Buy now” collection draped Luxe fabrics & rich textures –

Kyboe 17 Watch’s walk the runway with 350 different styles and 180+ colors –

JohNY Dar Jeans For Refugees 17 – Wearable Art pieces on the body. All proceeds donated to the International Rescue Committee and Big Heart Foundation-

eva.mendes New York & Company 2017 Fashion show –

Coterie x Pryma Pryma World of McIntosh Partnering Soiree Cocktail Party downtown at the Mercer Hotel with Pryma heasphones to experience, fashion & accessories to view and tons of food and drinks.

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KIA STYLE360 served as a hospitality destination lounge in-between shows for press, models and celebrities, with scheduled press junkets, photo shoots and product giveaways : Otter Box phone cases, Chap stick Lip total Hydration,Tint, Limelight by Alcone, Duracell Energizer Mustaez and more. By night, the red carpet festivities continued with celebrity-hosted after-parties featuring world renown class DJs and musical acts.

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Dujour Media – Jason Binn Party at Lavo New York with champagne, spirits and artist X – JasonDerulo Performing.

Jimmy Choo threw a 20th Anniversary Party downtown in the meat packing district with 90’s house-party music, food, drinks and a performance by Mary J. Blige.

Cottonelle held a 2 day beauty bar lounge to stop in for Cottonelle Products, refreshments, snacks and hair, makeup, pedicure service’s to relax and beautify during NYFW Spring17.

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Maria’s Bag S/S17 Presentation – Designer Alida Boer presented her new collection titled Technicolor along with champagne and tasty treats on the rooftop of the Dream Downtown Hotel –

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Timo Weiland Zenni Optical Party at the Cadillac House with drinks, hor d’oeuvre’s and shopping.

Ethan Rose New Salon in Tribeca supplied hair styles, manicure’s, champagne and hor d’oeuvre’s during NYFW Spring17

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OCRFA 19th Annual Super Saturday Hamptons Event @OCRF #OCRFASuperSaturday 5

OCRFA 19th Annual Super Saturday Event in Water Mill NY was held on Saturday July 16th. this is one of the Hampton Events I have to attend situated on a beautiful property with plenty of food/drinks plus entertainment for the children along with designer shopping that is unreal with 150 participants selling accessories, skincare, fragrances, jewelry and apparel including: alice + olivia, Brooks Brothers, Club Monaco, Henri Bendel, Kenneth Cole, Kiehls, MILLY, Ralph Lauren, Robert Graham, Scoop NYC, Shoshanna, Carolee, SoulCycle, VINCE and more at deep discounts including Ralph Lauren women’s cashmere sweaters worth $227 for $5.00 and designer handbags worth up to $664.00 for $50.00 plus many other great deals too long a list to mention. The prices are so good I get most of my sweaters, shoes and handbags for the year at this one event. Now let’s look at this shopping event for what it is – a charity where celebrities give of their time, sponsors donate to the festivities and designers are generously involved donating their products to sell out supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund – OCRF. So far Super Saturday has brought $3.4 million through this event and growing every year.

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Celebrities that had attended the 19th Annual Super Saturday to support OCRF were Hosts Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, and Gabby Karan de Felice as well as June Ambrose, Joy Behar, Kelly Bensimon, Lorraine Bracco, Jonathan Cheban, Mayor Rudolph & Judith Guiliani, Star Jones, Elin Nordegren, Molly Sims, Kristen Taekman, Christy Turlington, Aida Turturro, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and more.

Hamptons NY Summer Happenings July 2016 #HamptonsHappening #revolveinthehamptons #CaravanOfCamilla #Hamptons

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Hampton NY Summer Happenings July 23rd 2016 #JillZarinLuxLunch @SocialLifeMagazine #revolveinthehamptons #StBarths #Hamptons 30

The weekend of the 23rd in the Hampton’s continued to be a happening place in July with brunches, pool parties and celebrities to experience see and enjoy what the Hampton’s has to offer. Please see my roundup on all the Hampton Happenings below.

Jill Zarin and husband Bobby Zarin hosted her 4th Annual Luxury Luncheon at her Southampton Estate to benefit the Eric Trump Foundation/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with over 40 beauty, apparel, accessories and more- Kiss USA, Ageless La Cure, Cane + Austin, Clio/Mumsie, Grande Lips, Hallow & Plank, Radha Beauty, GIGI New York, Cynthia Bailey eyewear, Poo-Pourri, GIGI New York. The guests enjoyed the pool-side cabana and lounge, Hors d’oeuvres, beauty bar, product gifting, and refreshing drinks while shopping products and trunk shows where attendees received discounts for proceeds going to benefits. There was a ton of Bravo celebrity watching including Jill’s friends from Bravo’s Housewives of New York, Atlanta, The OC and New Jersey – Ramona Singer, Kristan Taekman, Cindy Barshop, Kelly Bensimon, Cynthia Bailey, Vicki Gunvalson, Kathy Wakile and Keeping up with the Kardashians – Johnathan Cheban. To cool off even more the guests received a water ride from the Iguanan Yacht where the craft drives right onto Jill’s beachfront property for guests pick up with or without heels to enjoy the boat ride experience around Shinnecock bay.