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CONTEST: WIN A 6-DAY #WALTDISNEYCRUISE FOR FOUR #disney #cruise

Boogie Wipes Launches Yearlong “Motherhood’s Snot Easy” Contest
Each month 10 moms will win a year’s supply of Boogie Wipes and one grand-prize winner will receive a 6-day Walt Disney Cruise for four.

From wiping gunky noses to changing diapers and years of lost sleep, Boogie Wipes knows that motherhood is snot easy. To honor moms and create an opportunity for priceless home video footage, Boogie Wipes® is launching a yearlong “Motherhood’s Snot Easy” contest. Each month starting in May 2014 for Mother’s Day, ten families will win a year’s supply of Boogie Wipes, one case per month and in May 2015 a grand-prize winner will be chosen to win a 6-day Walt Disney Cruise for four.

The “Motherhood’s Snot Easy” contest is guaranteed to generate a lot of humor around the country. To start the entry process, moms must get out the video camera and film their children answering four questions, capturing what children really think about moms in priceless videos. Moms will ask their kids the following:

1. What does mommy cook for you at dinnertime?
2. What type of clothes does mommy like to wear?
3. What does mommy do all day? Is she busy?
4. Does mommy pick her nose?

When the video is complete it can be uploaded on the Boogie Wipes® contest page to complete the entry process. For rules, regulations and full entry details for the “Motherhood’s Snot Easy” contest visit: http://www.boogiewipes.com.

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@OfficialNYDJ Spring 2015 Collection

20 Jan

I took a stroll to The London Hotel NYC on my way up to the Penthouse to preview NYDJ Spring 2015 Collection. They were introducing their City/Sport and New Sportswear Collections.

Slim fitting denim, dresses and tops are what I need more of in my closet.
When I stepped inside I was blown away with racks full of denim in pastel colors, jeans with zippers, capris and shorts in amazing prints and soft materials. Slimming tops with hidden compression tanks inside. I was loving it all and spring can’t get here fast enough. I also got to check out the sportswear collection which consisted of floral hoodies, zippered track jackets in cute prints, sportswear that I can go from the gym to shopping or just a day out in the city running errands. Loved the color block jackets and leggings. My favorite were the jackets with thumb holes and shirts with breathable air pockets under the arms.

To continue reading this post log on here:
http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/2014/11/05/officialnydj-spring-2015-collection/

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PUMA KIDS APPAREL SPRING ’15 #kidsfashion

20 Jan

I was invited to attend an event for Puma Kids on the Rooftop at the Refinery Hotel located at 63 W. 38th ST, NYC. CEO Isaac Ash founder of United Legwear & Apparel Company’s which started in 1998. He made infant, toddler and kids socks for Target. Mr. Ash hosted the event and explained how his company met with Jay Piccola, president of Puma’s North American operation in 1999 and started making men’s, women’s and kids socks for the sports brand. For Spring ’15 United Legwear will design, manufacture and distribute kids apparel for Puma which will be available at department and specialty stores, online retailers and specialty sporting goods and sporting goods stores.

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http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/2015/01/13/puma-kids-apparel-spring-15-kidsfashion/

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Categories Blogger Event, Family, Fashion, Fashion Launch, Fashion Show, Invitational Event, Kids, Shopping, What's Going On?

@WeightWatchers & @Match PARTNER UP FOR A #HealthyMatchUp ARE YOU READY?

20 Jan

Weight Watchers has partnered with Match.com to help NYC find their healthiest match in a #HealthyMatchUp speed chatting event and I was about to find out what it was all about.

As I was headed to Tender at The Sanctuary Hotel on West 47th, NYC I kept wondering who was going to be there, why is this a speed- chatting event and what are these men looking for? Yep, I thought there was going to be a room full of men sitting at tables looking for that girl who was a before and after and their perfect match. I was nervous, but when I walked in it was a room full of women. Whew, what a relief!! Well wait a minute, I don’t date women sooooo, anyway came to find out their were coaches. Okay, now I can relax.

To continue reading this post log on here:
http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/2015/01/17/weightwatchers-match-partner-up-for-a-healthymatchup-are-you-ready/

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GUESS ANNOUNCES GIGI HADID AS THE FACE OF SPRING 2015

14 Jan

Long- time GUESS girl, Gigi Hadid, will be returning as the face of the Spring 2015 GUESS advertising campaign. In a departure from the typical array of gorgeous GUESS models, Gigi was shot solo for the campaign allowing the collection and her natural beauty to be the star.

Directed by Paul Marciano, CEO and Chief Creative Officer for GUESS?, Inc., and shot by photographer, David Bellemere, the campaign features an assortment of images shot against a picture perfect backdrop of a private sunny beach in Malibu, California. Gigi is shown embracing her femininity and sensuality while embodying the care-free spirit of the Spring collection. The strong use of natural light allows the sun to reflect upon Gigi’s radiant skin and tousled beach wave hair creating strong feelings of warmth and seduction. The crystal clear ocean and playful poses against the windswept sand enhance the sensual mood creating an alluring collection of photographs.

“Going on 15 years as a Guess Girl, this may be my favorite campaign yet. The collection is so effortless to wear, and fits perfectly in any summer environment. I couldn’t think of a better place to shoot the campaign then where we did – on the beaches of my hometown in Malibu! So fitting.” – Gigi Hadid

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HELLO 2015 #shoutouts and #thankyou’s for 2014 and beyond!!!

31 Dec

2014 was a great year. To my readers and followers on social media I want to give you a huge SHOUT- OUT and Thank You for being you and enjoying my blog and social media posts/pics. I’m just a blogger doing what I love. To the brands and sponsors I’ve worked with, continue to work with and all the new ones in the years to come I appreciate everything you’ve done for me, my kids and my blog. To all the friends I’ve made you guys ROCK!

My family is my number one support team and without them nothing else matters. I love seeing my kids happy and I hope to provide even more for them. We will be taking our first family vacation (cruise to the Bahamas) in 2015. Hopefully we can go on more. I also want to hit the a Lotto or find a job that pays me well so we can get our dream house and live like superstars.

I also want to give public speaking a try. I love talking so why not do it and get paid. Vlogging is also something else I will be focusing on. Photography classes are on my list too. I need a DSLR to practice with so I can become a professional.

I’m just going to keep doing what I do and be grateful and keep that positive spirit. I’ve come this far and I’m not going backwards.
I hope you continue to follow me and read my blog. I love writing and sharing my pictures and opinions with you. I take my blogging serious.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎉🎉🎉

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MY #FASHFORWARD DEBUT ON THE RUNWAY!!!

31 Dec

I was so excited and nervous when I found out I was going to model at the fabulous Fashion Forward Conference that I am always a guest at. I’m always counting down till the event and now I was counting down to see what great outfit was picked out for me to wear. I love to be in the spotlight and work the runway especially when the clothing fits you perfectly and you’re doing it for friends. I consider Vera, Audrey and Nicole like family. They’ve been there for me from the beginning and you will always hear me saying good things about them. Good things come to those who wait.

I modeled beautiful clothing from Gwynnie Bee and Mark Girl accessories. Makeup was applied thanks to Mommy Makeup, hair was done by Go Priv and manicures given by City Mani NYC. I loved my outfit and everything included from top to bottom. Even the kids modeled their favorite Halloween character costumes and clothing from Matilda Jane. The whole experience was amazing and I’ll do it again in a heart beat. Everyone did a wonderful job and we all had fun. It’s a beautiful thing we all get together and everyone is smiling and there’s a positive vibe.

Tons of brands showed up to showcase their products and guest Christy Turlington spoke on the panel about making pregnancy & childbirth safe for every mother with Every Mother Counts, the non-profit organization. @CTurlington @everymomcounts http://www.everymothercounts.org

For more info on these three fabulous ladies you can follow them on Twitter: @VeraSweeney @AudreyMcClellan @Momtrends

The food was great from Tacombi (Mexican) and the venue was beautifully decorated. It’s always great attending Fashion Forward and I can’t wait till 2015. Thank you for letting me model and for having a great panel of speakers and sponsors.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. Gift bags were given. Opinions are mine as always 100%.

Pictures compliments of myself, Joshua Sterling-Bragg and a few other bloggers.

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@landsend 2015 SWIM PREVIEW #landsend

30 Dec

It was fun attending Lands End preview to get me more excited for spring/summer to hurry up and get here and my cruise, which I just booked. It also helps me to start shopping early and planning my wardrobe for the new year. I was excited to see what was in store this time for their swimwear. I’m going to make it my business to get to the beach a lot more next year. How could I not with the amazing collection that Lands End delivered ?

I’ve always loved a good Tankini top. There’s the Scoopneck with higher neckline and wider straps, the v-neck that ties at the neck and enhances the bust and the Halter Dresskini top which is the coverage of a swimdress which you can wear over your swim bottoms.
Speaking of bottoms the High-rise bottoms caught my eye which is 1 1/2″ to 2 ” higher than mid rise bottoms for more coverage and available with tummy control. New item the Adjustable Mini Swimmini has adjustable side tie changes, attached panty and also tummy control. Love this! Another new item are the boy shorts in deep sea or black eclipse dots or plain colors.

Lots of paisley and deep sea patterns, stripes and polka dots.
The Long Sleeve Swim Tee is new and fashionable with UPF 50 sun protection. It’s designed to wear over your suit top and us as soft as your tee. Lightweight even when you’re in the water. Also a great cover-up for cool air. Attendees received one of these as a gift. I love the multicolor stripe.

The Adjustable Swim Tunic, another favorite is another must have. I love clothing with side ties. This can be worn in or out of the water. It’s so cute I’d probably wear it out of the water. The Sleeveless Swim Tee (new) is great for being active around or in the water and comes with the nautical embroidery on the bottom right hem.

For over 30 years the Tugless Tank has been fans favorite. Fits and flatters almost every body and doesn’t ride up or shift out of place.
The Slender Tunic provides extra coverage for hips without a full skirt.
Slender Grecian provides modest coverage. Shirring around the middle helps flatten and flatter right where you want. The new style Blackberry Paisley is one of my favorites.

Sandals, flip flops and slip ons are perfect for the beach and boardwalk.
Gatas Shoes are sandals that were made for quick getaways. Just slip on and go. The molded, EVA footbed protects your toes from the hot pavement. Comes in a slide or slip-on. Cork-wrapped flip flop has the lands end branded logo medallion. A ribbed rubber outsole helps avoid skids on a wet boardwalk. I don’t know who doesn’t love comfortable sandals. I can’t wait to sport these on my feet.

For the active woman on the move who loves swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and beach volleyball there are plenty to choose from. Fabric made with Xtra Life Lycra spandex fiber that is resistant to chlorine. Also superior shape retention means an active, long life for your suit. The Triangle Bikini Top has a deep V neckline to enhance the bust. Love this!!! Multi colored. Zip- front Rash Guard that you wear over your swim top for extra coverage and sun protection with longer elbow-length sleeves. Cover-up shorts comes with or without panties.

The nautical look is personally one of my favorites with a Lands End. Now with the new textured fabrics that hides imperfections I’m on cloud 9. The V-neck one piece is drop dead gorgeous there is a band at the waist and twisted cord ties at the center front. It comes in Rosa Red and Navy Storm. I’ll take one in each color. The Sweetheart Tankini Top has stripes under the bust that add visual interest. Also, the V-Neck Tankini Top laced deep V adds a modern edge. You can reveal or conceal with the adjustable front tie that lets you choose the level of coverage.

I hope to have a few of these on my cruise and for the summer of 2015 and beyond.
Don’t forget to check out @landsend on Twitter and http://www.landsend.com on the web.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given a gift bag. My opinions are 100% mine as always.

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@hawkeandco F/W 2014 PRESS EVENT #FALLFORHAWKE #mensfashion #outerwear

24 Dec

I attended Hawke & Co F/W 2014 press event for their outerwear in their new showroom in NYC. Let me give you a little background history about Hawke & Co first from their mouths.

After 150 years, spanning three generations of an independently owned and operated family business, the Hawke & Co brand continues to evolve while remaining true to its NYC roots.

Our outerwear is more than the sum of its parts. Our jackets are the embodiment of our creative spirit and attention to detail. Each of our garments are carefully crafted and designed to be multi-purpose functional clothing that complements the versatility and exploration within the people we connect with.

Today Hawke & Co apparel and outerwear can be found in over 20,000 retail stores around the world. We’ve grown without expensive advertising or big name celebrities on a billboard but rather, through an authentic, grass roots idea to design and create innovative, affordable styles that satisfy our customer’s needs while exceeding their expectations every time.

We’ve come a long way since our founders first stepped onto the cobblestone streets of New York City and their standards to quality, function and design remain an integral part to our core as a company. Hawke & Co is committed to consistently deliver innovative and functional styles designed with the individual in mind. We hope you enjoy your jacket as much as we enjoyed making it.

I’ve been a fan of Hawke & Co for a very long time. I love their high quality styles for men, the warmth, how the designers listen to their customers wants and needs, durable fabrics and high tech details. Great outerwear for the outdoor adventurer and urban explorer. Outerwear that keeps me and my family warm in frigid conditions is what I look for. I think it’s time for my family and I to take a trip and explore. As long as Hawke & Co comes along for our journey I would love to capture it all.

The showroom had so many options to choose from like the packable lightweight jackets that we also received as a gift in a variety of colors. Quilted jackets, fur trimmed hooded parkas, down jackets , fleece and packlite vests in a number of colors as well. Backpacks, shoes, boots, swim trunks and clothing all looked great! My three young men would love everything there. I usually find Hawke & Co at department stores and catch the sales every time.

PRZMAN treated men who visited the showroom to a shave with their grooming products. We were also given samples to take with us. You can check out their products on a twitter @PRZ_MAN or on their website www. PRZMAN.com

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given a gift bag with goodies. Thank you Hawke & Co.

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I HELPED @MarloThomas @Kmart & @StJude FILL #KmartCarts FOR A GOOD CAUSE

22 Dec

Kmart hosted a very special toy shopping spree for the patients of St. Jude. Marlo Thomas, St Jude’s National Outreach Director for the patients of St Jude was in attendance. Kmart K-Club bloggers, Marlo Thomas and a St. Jude beautiful patient, 11-year old Mary Browder stocked carts with the hottest toys of the season to donate to families who will spend their holidays at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have been providing free treatment for every child with cancer and life threatening diseases for over 50 years. I never knew their services were free. This is awesome. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Kmart is the leading fundraising partner in the history of St. Jude Children’s Research a hospital, having already raised more than $13 million for St. Jude this holiday season alone. In 2013 Kmart Shop Your Way members and customers donated a record $21.9 million to St. Jude- the single largest corporate partner donation ever to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. Kmart has raised more than $72.2 million for St. Jude through in-store and online donations.

Bloggers made their way to Kmart in Penn Plaza, NYC to fill carts full of toys for the kids of St. Jude. As a mother of 4 I knew this was an event I wanted to be a part of to help out the children and put smiles on their faces.

I got into the holiday spirit, put on my Santa hat and filled my empty cart up full of goodies. It was so stuffed I was still trying to add more. I picked out toys, games and costumes for all ages. The aisles were packed full of the hottest toys and I made sure to put it all in my cart. I felt like I was on a shopping spree for my kids. My daughter saw the pictures of me with my cart full of toys and asked are those for her and I explained about St. Jude and how we should help out and give to others. She said she wish she could have been there to help fill the carts. That made me very happy. We took in unwrapped toys to donate to our local pantry that week.
My cart alone totaled over $1300 in toys.
This was an amazing event. Over $10,000 in toys were donated. I’m glad I was a part of this amazing cause. Thank you Kmart.

Donations and info can be found here:
http://www.stjude.org
http://www.kmart.com/StJude
@Stjude on Twitter

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Kmart. All opinions are mine as always 100%.