Author: Laysha Duran

OAK73: Original.American.Kind

OAK73: Original.American.Kind

American Made. Stylish. Classy. Unique. These are some of the words that can be used to describe the new clothing and accessories brand Oak73 that has been launched for the Spring ’14 season. The founder of Oak73 has a very interesting and impressive background. Matthew Dunne studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from the University of Michigan. […]

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Going Down Under in Gotham City

Going Down Under in Gotham City

  Horse Trade Theater Group, in association with Gotham City Improv will be bringing the First Annual Down Under Improv Festival to New York City and audience members will have a chance to decide who will be the champion of the festival. The festival will run from August 21st until the 24th at Under St. Marks, located on 94 St. […]

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The Nature of Artifice

The Nature of Artifice

I recently had the pleasure of not only attending the Summer Art & Fashion Installation of the very talented artist & Designer Eliana Petrides, but I was also able to speak with her about her beautiful art. One Five Hospitality and the Hyatt Union Square teamed up together to bring The Nature of Artifice, Eliana’s wonderful and unique installation, presented […]

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Shopping for Caterers Conveniently with CaterCow

Shopping for Caterers Conveniently with CaterCow

There has been a spike in the number of startups in New York City in the past few years. As a startup, to be able to succeed you need to stand out in what your company does and provide a service that consumers need. CaterCow is a marketplace where you can find and order catering online. At the end of […]

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Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

“Diamonds are a Girl’s Best friend,” is a well-known saying by Carol Channing in the original Broadway production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, as well as by Marilyn Monroe in the movie version of the play. The saying is true,  and the best thing about Brilliant Earth Jewelry is that the diamonds used in their jewelry are conflict free. Brilliant Earth […]

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Evolution of Smooth Introduces New 24-Hour Moisturizing Shaving Cream

Evolution of Smooth Introduces New 24-Hour Moisturizing Shaving Cream

I was very pleased with the new EOS (Evolution of Smooth) shaving cream that moisturizes your skin for 24-hours. I first came across the EOS brand when a friend introduced me to their lip balms. I was impressed then and even more so now with their line of shaving cream. Aside from the lip balm and shaving cream products, EOS […]

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Thirstie: Bringing Liquor to your Doorstep

Thirstie: Bringing Liquor to your Doorstep

  These days there is an app for everything. You need to do something through your phone? You name it, it’s there.  If you need to save time by having food delivered to your door there’s Seamless, or if you’re bored and want to pass the time, you can spend it texting friends, playing games, or check out all the […]

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Bené: Providing Education One Scarf at a Time

Bené: Providing Education One Scarf at a Time

The one thing that I love seeing is women supporting each other. With society always pitting us against each other it’s nice to see women working together to create progress for women. Bené is a brand that provides custom-made scarves and was launched by Michelle Blue and Sasha Matthews in 2013 to provide sustainable educational opportunities for girls in Ghana. The […]

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Sinful Colors for the Summer

Sinful Colors for the Summer

  Sinful Colors, a top notch nail polish company, has debuted two different summer collections in a variety of colors and I had the opportunity to try three shades of the nail polish. What I find really interesting about the Sinful Colors Silk + Satin is that it strikes the perfect balance of being matte, yet it has a very soft texture that […]

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Haus: Tribeca’s Newest Nightclub

Haus: Tribeca’s Newest Nightclub

Haus, located on 285 Broadway, is a new nightclub at the intersection of Soho and Tribeca that just opened on June 27th, 2014. Located in the historic 100-year old Brunner Building that once housed the Canal Room, it is a 5,300 square foot space that features hand-crafted wood doors. I was given the opportunity to attend a private preview of […]

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