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When Words Fail You...

Let these Note Cards do the talking.  

Perhaps a note to the new Papa...

Seems like we're always having to say "Thanks, Congrats or Happy Something or other".  However, words can often fail us.  Enter these wonder-cards.  Just a few quick check-marks and you've 'expressed' yourself with ease, flair and a rather large dose of sarcasm. 

GIVE GREAT GIFT:  The cards come in 8 packs or 30 packs.  We say, get the 30 pack and separate them into individual bundles.  Tie a little ribbon or string around the cards and present them to your hostess with a bottle of wine or your bro' with a 6-pack.  

You've nailed the Hostess-Gift/Thank you note in one, easy shot.   That's "Cool Material".

Made The A-List - CoolMaterial.com

 GOT GUY?  Give 'im what he really wants... And a little something from here. 

Rock the Plaza

This morning on the TODAY show in NYC...

While reporting a story on funnily enough - women's sexual desire 'aids' - the normally classicly-accessorized, Savannah Guthrie sported a black leather and pyramid-stud wrap bracelet with her LBS. (Little Black Shift). 

Just to her right, the story's expert advisor was also working the leather & stud trend. 

Both of the tv pro's spikey-statements prove that no matter what the hour - it's never too early to rock-the-plaza.

Shop the Studs

Charlotte Russe Bracelets · Alexander McQueen Bracelets · BaubleBar Bracelets

The PS11 of the Backyard

From what we hear in the man-o-sphere - this is the Proenza Schouler "PS11" of BBQ's.  

 (equally haute)

Officially known as "The Big Green Egg", you really can't call this baby simply a BBQ.  The design is based on an ancient clay cooking device known as a 'kamado" and functions as a grill, oven and smoker.

Said to produce "amazing culinary results for both novices and experts alike" - the key to the cuisine is the patented components and technology that produce precise temps creating succulent meats, perfect pizza's and great grills.

Add it to your own arsenal of kitchen wizardry or 'Give Great Guy Gift'.  Either way you get to chow down on the goods created by the "Ultimate Cooking Experience". 

Your perfect morning-after?

TODAY IN NEW YORK while balancing The New York Times, a grande, skinny cappuccino & a just-purchased bottle of liquid Vitamin D (savior), we were reminded that Louis Vuitton's Speedy Bandouliere 25 may just be THE answer to your CITY-BAG needs. It's got the latest IT-BAG cross-body wearability, comes in Spring's vivid colors and holds all your just-what-you-needs with room left over for post-night-at-The Carlyle extras. 

Shop the bags!

Anne Klein Shoulder Bags · Jas M.B. Satchels · JPK Bags

Erase those keg-stands... The List.

A-List FAVORITE, Dr. Oz recently polled his viewers on the top "Health Mistakes They Regret" and offered easy, HOLISTIC CURES to UNDO THE DAMAGE.   As multiple offenders... we were intrigued.  Check out the Quick-List below and READ the full article with the episode HERE.

BAD HABITS: 

* Yo-yo Dieting?  Have 1-2 tablespoons of Brewer's Yeast on your food each day.

* Drinking too much?  Take 30 drops of Milk Thistle in a glass of water everyday.  

* Too Much Sugar?  Follow the BLD (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Power Combo plan using anti-inflammatory foods to help repair the effects of eating too much refined sugar.  ADD TO YOUR DIET:  7 walnuts at Breakfast, Celery at Lunch and Crushed Garlic at dinner.

* Not enough sleep?  Take 400 mg of astragalus root 60 minutes before bed.

* Too much sun?  Start using a Retinol Cream 3 times per week at night. (We love this Prevention Magazine Winner)

How to help Oklahoma

Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the tornadoes in Oklahoma.  Like us, many are searching for ways to help.  Below is a list of organizations that most major news outlets are referring.  We will continue to update the list as more information is received.  And remember... any little bit can make a difference.

• The American Red Cross
• The Salvation Army
• Operation USA
• The Untied Way of Central Oklahoma's Disaster Relief Fund
•  Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief

more coverage here.

Segue into Spring With This Boho Look

Image: H&M

Spring, May, Music...

Whatever you're celebrating this weekend - you're certain to see a kaleidoscope of weather temps. 

We're sooo over 'winter' so what's the alternative to a coat or cardi??? (put doooown the cardi'...). 

Inspired by this (wait for it...) AMAAAAZING shot of Dutch model, Doutzen Kroes for H&M Magazine (shot by Terry Richardson, styled by George Cortina) may we suggest the sexy, just warm enough, boheme alternative...

THE PONCHO

or in this case, the Poncho-inspired top spiced up with a little Coachella-sauce - aka: le fringe.

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