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What happens when everyone's favorite bodycare line launches anti-aging skincare? A beautifully crafted, diverse and powerful range of products are born.
The 13 piece collection is built around the concept that beauty should be low maintenance and high performance in four simple daily steps. While the collection does have mainstay products like cleansers, toners and moisturizers, there are also targeted (and interesting) solutions like the Pep-Rich Lip Booster, which helps to diminish the appearance of fine lines and boost moisture, or the Karanja Tree Sunshield, a mattifying sunscreen that can be applied over or under makeup.
Prices range from $42 to $98, a reasonable price point for such an established brands entry into anti-ageing skincare. In addition, Molton Brown's collection has clinical studies to back each product's claims and ingredients sourced from all over the world. That's not an inexpensive proposition.
What are your thoughts on Molton Brown? Do you love their products?
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The lovely team from Duane Reade asked me to take a spin around a store this weekend guided by the latest issue of The Duane Reader. I already had a few things on my list, and since I love any adventure that requires me to shop, I wholeheartedly agreed.
Not familiar with The Duane Reader? Neither was I. I'd seen plenty of signs for it in any of the 20+ Duane Reade locations I've visited in the city, but I've never picked up a copy. It's reminiscent of a circular that you might pick up on your way into the supermarket, but with a tabloid flair. Described as "For New Yorkers In The Know", it's a blending of content & commerce, if you will.
Inside The Duane Reader, the products highlighted are on sale (like the Cheddar Penguins, which are so clearly better than goldfish, are $1.99), but what I loved even more than discovering products on sale was discovering that products that I need were on sale.
For example, there were a couple of big themes throughout the issue, but the two most relevant to me were the latest nail trends and getting outside with your pup. There are plenty of nail-related products on sale, including Red Carpet LED Gel Polish, Prevail lacquers and at-home manicure products, plus leashes and treats for my beloved Lola Belle - but I won't give away the good deals. You'll have to check The Duane Reader for that.
Looking for the closest Duane Reade store near you to check these deals out for yourself? Don't forget to read The Duane Reader before you shop. You can also connect with Duane Reade on Twitter and Facebook for more inside scoop. Want to see how I shop Duane Reade? I've got a photo album that gives you the play-by-play, plus an up close look at the items I picked up.
This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. My opinions and product selection are entirely my own. #DReade, #CBias, #DReadeVIP
You know those days. The ones where it's pouring down rain and you can't seem to convince yourself to do anything beyond getting out of bed but there's a full day on your calendar. I couldn't find a weather forecast suitable enough to take the MOMA Design Store's Sky Umbrella out for a test drive, but being one who isn't fond of looking gift horses in the mouth, I decided to use it on a sunny day, just because.
As you may not know (and if you do, congratulations!), this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Sky Umbrella, designed by graphic artist Tibor Kalman. Best know for his bold and confrontational pieces, Kalman's Sky Umbrella has become iconic. If the Sky Umbrella has been your sunny companion on a rainy day, you can upload a photo of yourself with it to MOMA's Facebook where they are Celebrating 20 Years of Blue Skies for a chance to win a prize pack from the Design Store.
Outfit details:
Sky Umbrella: MOMA Design Store
Trench: Discovered at Re/Dress (no longer available)
Blue skinnies: Lane Bryant
Flats: Nine West Naughty
Tote: CFDA x eBay (no longer available)
Rope necklace: Target
Striped cuff: Amrita Singh
Photos by Tara Shashaty
