Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Degustabox Welcome Box Review



I was recently selected to receive a monthly Degustabox. I have always been somewhat weary of monthly packages as once the thrill and excitement of opening the box wears off you left wondering what this stuff is and do I really like it. Well that was not my problem with this introduction to Degustabox. 


 As you can see this is a full box filled with many spectacular treats, and some fun stuff to play with. So let's just jump right into some of the obvious favorites.





Haribo Sour Golden Bears - These are always a favorite treat.  Gummie bears have been a favorite candy of mine.  I've never tried the sour ones until now.  They are awesome! I'm going to take the rest of bag to the movies.  







           


              Wise Popcorn - The beauty of this product "Air Popped" No added 
               fats. Makes for a light and crunchy popcorn.  They sent two
               flavors: Sea Salt a standard salted popcorn, but everything is
               better with sea salt.
               The Cinnabon was very good. Made me wish my mall still had the
               store.

               





Briannas -  Vinaigrette salad dressing was definitely a fave.
I added it to a simple summer salad of spinach, feta cheese, and some walnuts.  It added the perfect zest.  Favorite part - Briannas has some Romano cheese in it, made it a standout dish.




 
Topo Chico - For those of you who have never had this bottled water from Mexico, you are surely missing out.  It has the most bubbles I have ever experienced in a drink and the flavor was very refreshing! Not what I was expecting, but now I am hooked.  I also made this little cocktail I had heard about before.
Simple directions:
One shot of clear Tequila, lots of ice, fill with Topo Chico, squeeze in some lime, and drop in a fresh slice of jalapeno (optional).





Soy Vay - Ok so with Soy Vay I first tried it as sauce to put on some grilled chicken and it was not what I hoped for.  However, I then used it as a marinade and found it's place my grilling specialties.  Very simple just marinade skewers of beef or chicken for at least an hour then grill them.  The heat makes the teriyaki into something incredible, loved it!



        Vita Coco - cold pressed and unrefined coconut oil is just simply  
        incredible.  I spread some to a piece of toast and it was great.  A
        bit sweet with just the right hint coconut.  Also put some on my
        hands to use as a moisturizer.  It worked great and my husband
        loved it, said it smelled like he was on tropical vacation.
                                                                      




 Orchard Valley Harvest - These are fab!  No GMO's and still fresh.
 The crunch was there with the nuts and the cranberries had just the
 right amount of chewiness. Love the fact something this healthy
 and simple is so convenient in single serving packs.    






             

               Jiff Peanut Butter with Cinnamon - WOW I got a bottle of Jiff!
               This one really brought back some memories of being a kid. I 
               have been so caught up in all the go for simpler foods that I totally
               forgot about Jiff. There is just some comfort and satisfaction in the
               rich smoothness of this peanut butter. The added cinnamon really 
               made it delicious. The hubs actually put some on a sliced apple
               for breakfast. Quick, easy, plenty of protein and tasty, what more 
               could I ask for. 




  
                        Elmhurst Harvest Real Almond Chocolate Milk - So on this one I
                        was a bit more skeptical. I have tried other nut milks and found   
                        them to have a peculiar thickness I did not enjoy. Elmhurst got it
                        right.  Without adding all the thickening agents (carregeenan)
                        Elmhurst found a way to make the almond milk creamy, yet still
                        lite, of course the chocolate made it so good. 

                       





 
 
        Honees Cough Drops - So here is the deal with this product. The
        Hubs loves the candy made by this company. It is simple honey
        filled hard candies from Italy. Now he finds they make a cough
        drop. He does not have a cough, but tried one with a lot of
        enthusiasm.  The menthol was not to strong but it will do the
        job for a cold.  With some peppermint, lemon, and eucalyptus
        a sore throat will be soothed.  Of course who needs a cough to
        he sweet honey in the center.  Never heard of anyone wishing they
        had a cough before.
        
      


I was so thrilled with everything in this box. It came packaged very nicely. All the glass bottles were wrapped in bubble wrap and tons of padding for the food. The Degustabox was filled with many goodies and was a super treat! I definitely recommend it to anyone that loves to try yummy new food. Here is a link to try this awesome goody box out, click here.

Thank you so much for my first Degustabox.  I look forward to receiving my next one.






Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Kendra Scott



Recently I was invited to the new Kendra Scott store located at The Pointe in El Segundo, California. The Pointe is a beautiful new open air center filled with fabulous restaurants and shops. It is only fitting that Kendra Scott has a store located here. 

The Kendra Scott store is amazing! From the moment you step through the door it is as if you entered a dream boutique located in what would be the grandest closet you could ever imagine. Of course that is the feeling Kendra Scott wanted to convey as I was informed by the staff. Yes, the store is designed after Kendra Scotts' own closet. It is light and comfortable and full of the absolute most beautiful jewelry. 
  


So here is one of the coolest things ever. A color bar. Ok, so what that means is at this bar you may select any style necklace, bracelet, ring, ear rings anything in the store.  Next choose the color of the metal gold, silver, rose gold, or gunmetal. Then for the piece de resistance the stone, way too many colors and styles to describe here, but let me just say, if you can imagine it you can have it. Absolutely magnificent. A personalized piece designed by you. The gracious staff will put it together for you lickety-split.









Every detail of the Kendra Scott boutique has been meticulously laid out to make an amazing shopping experience. I love the displays, they definitely show the jewelry while the flowers next to them, or trays they are on, complement the jewelry like no other store. This picture above is a computer touch screen where you can mix and match all the colors of metals and stones. This is where you can preview what your custom jewelry will look like. It is SO cool!
 
There are some of the most fabulous murals at The Pointe. It really is a fun mall to go hang out in.

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Torrey Devitto Hosts The Hope and Grace Luncheon



Did you know:
  • 1 in 5 Americans are affected by mental illness in a given year.
  • Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
  • Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.
  • Approximately 50% of students age 14 and older with a mental illness drop out of high school.
  • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of our youth.
The beauty brand Philosophy has joined together with NAMI (Naitonal Alliance on Mental Illness) for the Hope and Grace Initiative.
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. They educate families and those living with mental illness. They embrace early identification and intervention for youth and young adults across the country.
The fabulous brand Philosophy has their Hope & Grace Initiative where 1% of all USA net product sales supports community-based mental health efforts.

I attended a luncheon at the Esterel Restaurant in the Sofitel hotel in Beverly Hills. It was a beautiful location with delicious food. There was a room full of wonderful women learning more about this organization and mental health.





Torrey Devitto of Chicago Med was the keynote speaker at the Hope and Grace luncheon and bravely spoke about her experiences with anxiety. Both she and her mother suffer from anxiety.
 


May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this luncheon was about embracing those with mental illness. To make this disease #STIGMAFREE. 
If there was not so much negativity about mental illness, maybe so many people would not be embarrassed to come forward and get the help they need. Please be kind to those in need and encourage them to get the help they deserve.

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Smooth Feet in Less Than a Minute - The Emjoi Micro-Pedi




I was lucky enough to receive an Emjoi Micro-Pedi to try out at home. The Emjoi Micro Pedi is the only motorized callous remover to have the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance. If you enjoy salon-like services in an at home spa scenario the Emjoi Micro Pedi is the perfect tool for you! This tool demonstrates the value of an at home pedicure. It makes pedicures affordable, time saving and convenient. This is ideal for an active and budget conscious person who wants to do it yourself.
This product is good for both men and women. The Micro-Pedi system removes dry, rough, hardened, callused skin from the soles of feet in less than a minute. Your skin will feel smooth, soft and supple. It does all this without pain or the risk of nicks and cuts from metal scraper blades. It eliminates the hygiene concerns of having a pedicure at a spa. The functional end of the Emjoi Micro-Pedi consists of a unique Micro-Mineral roller that spins at an amazing 30 times per second. It requires 2 AA batteries.





My review is that I love it!! The Micro-Pedi is so easy to use. It takes very little time and the results were amazing. My feet have never been so smooth! This is great for the summer. Your feet will look spectacular in your sandals. Guys can use it too! I can't recommend this product enough!

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Spring Trend: The Pineapple T-Shirt


SheIn Pineapple t-shirt on Marisa Stewart the high heeled brunette with Stella McCartney glitter tennis shoes.


I was recently introduced to a fabulous fashion line called SheIn. They have everything from dresses to accessories everything a fashionable girl could ever want. While perusing through the website I came across what is sure to be one of the most iconic images of this spring and summer season.  The always fun Pineapple T-shirt
The pineapple is as much a symbol of laid back good times as the pink flamingo.  So whether you like your pineapples freshly chopped, from the can, or rummed up in a frothy umbrella drink made by a Bermuda short wearing mixologist the season of the Pineapple is upon us.  
SheIn got it right with (as I suspect they usually do) this homage to our favorite tropical fruit. 

The shirt goes perfect with your favorite jeans or a pair of shorts.  I have paired it with
rich blue denim jeans and a simple white denim jacket. The heather gray color of the T-shirt goes with anything, but let's remember the focal point is the pineapple, so I wanted to just keep it simple and fun.  Of course some glitter sneakers are always a great way to add an extra dash of style to any casual outfit. 

Remember in Hawaii the pineapple is a symbol of welcome and hospitality, so if you are the host of your summer soiree be sure to wear your pineapple.

The High Heeled Brunette Marisa Stewart styles SheIn pineapple shirt. Perfect spring summer outfit.

SheIn Pineapple t-shirt Stella McCartney Glitter shoes style by Marisa Stewart The high Heeled Brunette






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Thursday, March 31, 2016

How to Style a Velvet Leopard Jacket

It was actually a little cold here in LA today!! I was really excited to wear this jacket. I found this leopard jacket in downtown los angeles in the Santee Alley. I took one look at it and between the velvet leopard and the satin cobalt blue lining I had to have it. I love mixing patterns and texutres, so the velvet leopard was really fun to wear with my glitter boots. I've had these boots since last year, but I listed some glitter ones below. They are just so fun and I get tons of compliments.



I hope you have a happy friday tomorrow!! One more day until the weekend!
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Sunday, March 20, 2016

How to Style a Silver Metallic Moto Jacket



It's still jacket weather here in LA which makes me really happy! I live for jackets and boots. This year it has been really warm here in Los Angeles. I scored this metallic silver ALC Moto Jacket at a great sale in Barney's. I had my eye on it all season and was really lucky that they had one left in my size. Lace up tops are really in style for Spring and I got this one at Express. I love shopping end of the season sales because you can get clothes at such a great price. Everyone always says I'm a really talented sale shopper. I think its part knowing whats out there, watching for the sale and the last part is luck if they have your size.







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