b-glowing Anti-Aging and Hydrating Beauty Favorites

b-glowing has helped me get through a rough winter, carrying an assortment of my beauty favorites while introducing me to some new brands I was excited to try out. Here's are some b-glowing brands that I will continue to use into the spring season:

IT Cosmetics Hello Light Powder Illuminizer ($24): anti-aging and absorbs oil and shine while blurring away the look of pores and fine lines. IT Cosmetics brushes are super soft and unique. The Heavenly Luxe Pointed Precision Complexion Brush ($38) allows you to get to the smallest parts of your face like the corners of your eyes, the cupid's bow and underneath your eye. It's great for blending illuminizers, concealers, eyeshadows and larger areas.

Erno Lazslo Phormula 3-9 Repair Serum ($265) increases elasticity, hydration and evenness of tone with boosted collagen and elastin production. This radiance-boosting serum increases cell metabolism and effectively counteracts environmental skin damage. 

One of my main skin concerns is hydration and Koh Gen Do Macro Vintage Essence Mask ($110) and Wei Gingko Leaf Repairing Face Treatment Pads ($68) are perfect for keeping my skin moisturized. Koh Gen Do's mask (packaged in a set of 6), used once or twice a week, increase immunity and boost regenerating and anti-oxidizing powers. The Wei face treatment pads (set of 6 pads) quickly improves the appearance of redness and instantly firms, hydrates and brightens, leaving skin with a healthy, radiant glow. 

Eve Lom Age Defying Smoothing Treatment ($150) contains 90 capsules and is applied to the face and neck. The nightly smoothing treatment helps delay skin ageing and reduces wrinkle depth. It also targets and smooths wrinkle formations, especially on the forehead and around the eyes. 

- Kim Weling

Monika Chiang Sample Sale is Back!

The Monika Chiang Sample Sale is back, featuring new styles along with classics at highly discounted prices! During the Monika Chiang Sample Sale earlier this month, I got a black leather jacket for $100 (MSRP $995), and a black studded belt and black wide leather belt with rose gold-tone lobster claw buckle (MSRP $295 each) for $30 each. I'll definitely be checking out this sale again!

March 24th - 30th

Monday - Saturday: 10AM-7PM

Sunday: 10AM-3PM

225 Fifth Avenue, between 26th and 27th St

New York, NY 10010

All Credit Cards and Cash Accepted

Embellished Tank

MSRP $225 / Sale Price $10

Signia Shoulder Bag

MSRP $545 / Sale Price $75

Brace Sandal

MSRP $325 / Sale Price $65

- Kim Weling

Ardency Inn Spring 2014 Americana Collection

Beauty newcomer Ardency Inn, inspired by the downtown NYC music scene, creates high performance makeup for women who rock on and off stage. Ardency Inn encourages makeup artistry in every woman, not just recording artists, with quick and easy to use innovative color cosmetics. The Ardency Inn Spring 2014 "AMERICANA" campaign features indie-pop singer Seasick Mama, involving a road trip to Woodstock, with pit stops at a 70's motel and local gas station, an impromptu performance inside a mythic recording studio and some relaxing time close to nature. 

The Americana collection is composed of natural-finish neutrals, featuring the must-have Custom Coverage Concentrate ($38), a revolutionary pigment concentrate that when mixed with a moisturizer, transforms it into a tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation or concealer. There's also an Ultra Lightweight Skin Perfecting Primer ($34) and Natural Lip Color Pencil ($23). The Natural Lip Color Pencils are actually named after streets on the Lower East Side - Delancey, Bowery, Houston, Essex and Kenmare. 

Americana as well as two other Ardency Inn collections - Modster and Punker, are available at select Sephora stores, Sephora.com and ArdencyInn.com.

- Kim Weling

Windows: Art Meets Technology featuring We Are Juxt

"Best Friends" by Mike Hill 

Shot with Nokia Lumia 1020

On March 4th, I attended the Windows: Art Meets Technology exhibition, featuring mobile photography by We are Juxt. We Are Juxt partnered with Microsoft for the Windows Phone Challenge, creating a group of photos shot and edited with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 1020. The exhibit featured Mike Hill, Bridgette Shima, Brad Puet, Josh St. Germain, Matt Coch, Richard Koci Hernandez, Joel Aversing, Andre Hermann, and guest Jean-Brice Lemal.

The photography was so crisp and clear, it's hard to believe they were shot with a smartphone. During the exhibit, guests were also able to check out the latest Windows devices, including the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 2, Nokia Lumia Icon and Nokia Lumia 2520.

Here are some photos I took during the exhibition with my 

Nokia Lumia 1020

"Delivered" by Joel Aversing

"So the Bike Says to the Fire Hydrant: Dopez. Get it?" by Brad Puet

Shot with Nokia Lumia 1020

"Stay Connected" by Bridgette Shima

Shot with Nokia Lumia 1020

"Prometheus" by Richard Koci Hernandez

Shot with Nokia Lumia 1020

Below photos by Tracey G Photography

Lucas taking me through some impressive Windows Phone Apps

- Kim Weling

Live4Life Foundation / Leggy Blonde Book Launch at Red Door Spa

Melissa Breitbart-Sohn, Andy Cohen and Aviva Drescher

On February 26th I joined Red Door Spa, the Live4Life Foundation & Gallery Books for the launch of Real Housewife of New York Aviva Drescher's new book, Leggy Blonde: A Memoir. The event took place at the Red Door Spa NYC Flagship, featuring manicures and makeup touchups. Notable guests included Andy Cohen, LuAnn de Lesseps and Ramona Singer.

Proceeds of Red Door Spa services and the book benefit the Live4Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that benefits research at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. To learn more about the Live4Life organization and founder, Melissa Breitbart-Sohn, and her battle with melanoma, click here. 

Guests received the new Red Door Spa Professional Solar Defense SPF 20, which is a lightweight oil-free formula with added antioxidant protection and anti-aging benefits. This special formula includes Beta Glucan, Vitamins A, C and E to help improve skin's tone and texture. Events that benefit a great cause such as this one is a reminder to make sure we take care of our skin with sun protection and regular skin checks, especially as we head into the warm, sunnier months. 

10% of all Red Door Spa services and treatments will be donated to the Live4Life organization thru March. 

- Kim Weling

Divergent Day at Sephora

 Divergent Exclusively at Sephora

Divergent Mulit-Piece Collector's Kit, $59.50

Sephora introduces an exclusive, limited edition cosmetic collection inspired by the new motion picture DIVERGENT. Head to Sephora on Friday, March 21st to reveal your adventurous side with first-to-market transforming special effects for eyes, nails, face and lips. Celebrate your individuality through beauty and receive the Divergent smoky eye using shades from the exclusive, limited-edition collection inspired by the film.

One day only.

Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome.

Divergent is in Theaters and IMAX on March 21^st

Divergent 7-piece Nail Art Kit, $27.50

Divergent Multi-Piece Collector's Palette, $32.50

IT Cosmetics Jamie Kern Lima - Upcoming Personal Appearance at ULTA Concord Mall

Jamie Kern Lima, creator of IT Cosmetics, is making her first personal appearance at ULTA Concord Mall in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, March 22nd. See details below for event day only exclusives and to schedule a personal consultation during the upcoming event!