November 20, 2013
With all of the controversy surrounding Holiday Shopping on Thanksgiving, why not bypass all of the hoopla and get a jump start tonight at the Manhattan House on the Upper East Side?! Support smaller businesses such as: Velodyne, Sara Designs, Trellie, Caroline Rocha, Armitron, Bindya, Anne Woodman, Rotenier, Evita Peroni as well as Angels and Emeralds sponsored by the Accessories Council.
The go-to accessory this season must be headphones! Velodyne has created lightweight, cutting-edge headphones complete with a variety of printed skins. The vFree feature is wire-free, on-ear Bluetooth compatible. To view the entire collection, please visit:http://www.velodyne.com.
“Charity begins at home,” gift ideas that give back include: Leigh Ann Barnes bracelets, Holy Bauble and Jing Ai.
Leigh Ann Barnes products are all made in Los Angeles, CA. She has taken the “In God We Trust” coins for her chic looks by including pennies on each handbag to promote good fortune making clever use of spare change. Leigh Ann also employs survivors of domestic violence to encourage individuals to end the cycle of abuse and start anew with other courageous women and their families. To learn more, please visit:http://www.leighannbarnes.com.
The Holy Bauble line is perfect for Christmas. With charm bracelets featuring a variety of saints including Saint Christopher, the Holy Bauble line makes a great gift for travelers, surfers and just above anyone in need of some spiritual intervention. To view the entire line, please visit: http://www.holybauble.com.
Jing Ai skincare donates 5% of its profits to breast cancer research. The entire Jing Ai line was created to honor the creator’s grandmother, Rose and all women suffering from breast cancer. Jing Ai products are also leapingbunny.org endorsed. Please visit: http://www.jingaiskin.com
This very special holiday shopping event features a curated selection of accessories, jewelry and elegant gifts for everyone on your list.
The Manhattan House and Accessories Council shopping event takes place today and tonight, November 20th from noon until 7:00 pm in the Manhattan House Lobby at 200 East 66th Street. RSVP:info@manhattanhouse.com.
In addition to the shopping event above, there are some new beauty items worthy of recognition: Chic by SFL, Pureology’s new dry shampoo and conditioner line. With countless perfume options available, but only a handful are truly worth recognition. The new Chic fragrance by SFL is a light, floral scent with top notes: Strawberry, Kumquat, Red Currant and Mid Notes: Jasmine, Violet petals, Water Lilly followed by the Base Notes: Marshmallow, Creamy Musk and Soft Woods along with a cute leopard print on the bottle and the best part of all is the price point: $9.99! http://www.stylesforless.com.
The new dry shampoo and conditioner line by Pureology revives hair and color without water and leaves hair smelling fresh and full of body while retaining hair color. Paraben, sulfate and mineral oil free, this must have line is great for the busy person on the go as well as for those days when there is no time for a full shampoo. Please visit: http://www.pureology.com to learn more.
Another brand quickly gaining recognition is the Shiny Mama makeup brand. With champagne and rose-toned powder eye shadows along with the micro-milled glitter, you too can be a “Shiny Mama” and shine on from the early evening and well into the wee hours looking flawless. Please visit:http://www.shinymamabeauty.com.
Happy Holiday Nightlife Shopping! Spend your hard-earned dollars on these great small, yet fabulous companies!
