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In my personal quest of trying to be a better human being by being healthier and more active I was lucky to run into the SIX:02 girls during fashion week at a beauty lounge. The concept behind the brand is obviously fitness but more so encouragement of making the most of your time and giving you the tools to do so. What I love about this is that you don't have to choose sides, meaning you don't have to be strictly team Nike, Adidas, Puma, ...etc. It doesn't matter because they're all here for a one stop shopping experience! Make sure you check out their website for all your ever so trendy and useful athleisure needs or if you're also here in NYC there will be a brand new store opening this spring.
Skin and hair care are my biggest concerns in the beauty world. I believe you have to take care of the base before you start worrying what you're going to do to enhance/style yourself. Not to toot my own horn, but I've been up on my game for skin care since my late teens but with all the amazing new Korean beauty products I'm trying to get to the next level! So, both of these products in the pics above are by Neogen; I found them via SoKoGlam. What are they? Both are kits that include and essence that improves hydration, smoothness and complexion by pouring the essence into the jar and using the double sides pads inside to treat your face and neck after you wash and tone. The left is best for brightening (hyper pigmentation) and right anti-aging. Just incase reading isn't enough, check out the video that shows the demo of the product here.
Seriously, where was this when I lived in Chicago?! I received this fantastic little gadget in a gift bag during this past fashion week in February when it literally felt like Chicago in NYC. You might be asking, what's so great about this? Well, I can't be the only person that has never found gloves that are truly warm enough that can also allow me to use my phone. This little guy helps bridge that gap and it lasts 6hrs (some 12hrs) before you have to refuel. Simply slide the ZIPPO Hand Warmer into your pocket for a steady stream of heat to keep you warm during your commute or outdoor activities. So handy, so useful, so warm and its cute!
In collaboration with BMF Media
I heart cooking! There's something about creating a meal for yourself or to be shared that feels so special. However, shopping at the grocery store can give you the entirely opposite feeling. If anyone shops at Trader Joes in NYC, you know exactly what I mean (shopping in line is the worst). A friend sent me a free box of food in January from Blue Apron to try it out and I've been hooked ever since. I get 3 meals a week for 2 people (usually I pack the other portion for lunch) and you are free to skip whenever you like, cost is about $60. What I enjoy the most is it helps me switch up my food routine and try ingredients I would have never thought I could make so easily. Each dish comes with a recipe card, all of the ingredients needed to prepare and how many calories a dish has. As you continue you end up with quite a collection of recipes you can pull from own your own impressing everyone.
Since I'm eating more healthy and fancy, it's only fair that my little Chicken gets to do the same. I discovered Frenchie's Kitchen in December at one of PetCo's Unleashed stores in Tribeca. After hearing the rave reviews from others in the store, we decided to get a couple for him to have a delectable fest for Christmas and New Years like us. This food is all natural and even human grade; yes, us humans can eat it too! I've never seen him eat so fast and immediately licking his lips after. I switch it up between his dry food from Orijen and the variety of dishes from Frenchie's Kitchen.
I'm not too serious about making NYE resolutions, I simply decided this would be the year I do more...more of what I want, to grow, learn and be happy. Now that I officially have my IDNYC I'm taking advantage of the free year memberships to many of the museums around the city. First stop The Met! I went late on a Friday evening to get my membership card hoping it would be less crowded (which it was) and was given a ticket to explore with my new membership card. I wandered into the Egyptian exhibit and this was my first time seeing one so grand. It was truly amazing being able to walk through seeing the hieroglyphics and how statuesque everything was. I'm sure I'll be back soon to see the Met Costume Gala exhibit which opens in May.
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As you may have noticed, I have been on a bit of a
break from EK. There's been a lot going on in my life lately...from moving to a
new apartment, traveling, working and even being under the weather a couple
times. I struggle with the desire to share and the importance to keep things
private and live in the moment. I am sure others go through the same feelings
especially with the rise of social media causing so much pressure to share
everything whether its necessary or at the very least interesting. Sometimes I
feel that it makes it hard to truly enjoy what is happening when you’re always
trying to capture it. Being a blogger, that is just what you do...well what you
are supposed to do.
I decided to give myself a self imposed summer break where I would take
a step back and fully enjoy what was happening in my life and focus on me (and
Chicken of course). After 5 years on the Upper East Side I have finally made
the big move to a new place in a downtown neighborhood. I miss Central Park
tremendously, but overall the change has been one for the better. Another big
change is that I now have family (my brother) in the city; I moved here without
knowing anyone, its been a nice change to have him here. Enough about NYC,
let's talk about the wonderful chances I had getting out of the city this
summer: going home to Chicago, the Hamptons (2x), Germany, Spain and back to
Morocco. I'm trying to be better about saying yes and living for the
experience, I'm such a planner and budgeter; basically I overthink everything
and wait to make a move (must be the Libra in me).
(Above picture - Tangier, Morocco at Sol Achakar)
Over the Mediterranean
Dusseldorf, Germany airport
Me in Old Town (Dusseldorf, Germany)
Me in Asilah, Morocco
Asilah, Morocco
Sunset in Tangier, Morocco
July 4th Fireworks (NYC)
South Street Seaport
Relaxing pool side in the Hamptons
Sir Ivan's Castle
The Frying Pan (NYC)
Blooming trees in Central Park
Lounging with the selfie king Chicken
Southern style BK brunch with friends
Governor's Island Crawfish Festival
Lobster roll from South Street Seaport Smorgasbord
Al fresco brunch in the Hammies
Appetizer at La Marina (same dish Chef Kelvin Fernandez won this against Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby)
Group Pics at La Marina (bday girl in the middle)
The Metropolitan Museum - China Through the Looking Glass
SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park
After Party at Hotel Chantelle
Surprise family dinner at Beauty & Essex for my mom :)
I'm finally getting re-inspired to bring Exclusive Kat back to life and get back into why I started it. To answer that I started EK to be an escape from my reality, where I could write about all that interests and the cool places I get to go to from time to time helping to offset being in a corporate-esque type of job. Now that New York Fashion Week is back what better time to return. :)
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken - Oscar Wilde
This weekend I went to the Met with my roomie. I've been wanting to see "Faking It" a photography exhibit that shows different images throughout history that were manipulated before photoshop was created. In high school & college I took film photography classes. I've always been enticed by the idea of capturing memories. That particular exhibit did not allow pictures so here are some of the other pieces of art that caught me eye.
Immediately I thought…I'd wear that!
Rainbow :)
Love the vibrant colors plus it includes what I did that day. Grocery shopping, housework & a visit to Sephora.
I said to my roommate, 'Omg, that looks like me!' She said "I know exactly which 1 you're talking about!" Top row, center with the white background, lol.
We look cray
You have to see it close up to really get how amazing this piece is! Its made completely out of circles and took up an entire wall. So impressed!
I finally got myself over to the Met to see the much awaited exhibit the stars were able to see at the Gala. Luck was on my side, no line thanks to the Puerto Rican Day Parade (precisely my plan) I got a little lost and asked about 4 employees which way for Prada, lol. This was my second time going to see the costume gala exhibit; my first being the forever loved, McQueen. That being said if you saw the last one you know how spoiled we were, not that Prada wasn't great, it just wasn't as elaborate as McQueen. Even the size of the showroom was a great deal smaller. But I will say that is my one and only complaint. I just wanted more… Seeing fashion made through the years and actually getting glimpses of what the designers were thinking and their process is amazing…better yet inspiring! Whether or not fashion is what peak your interest, what's fascinating to me is the dedication and the detail. If anyone put that much into anything how couldn't you be something, in whatever you do. If you're in town make sure you stop by the Met and see the glorious "Impossible Conversations" by Schiaperilli & Prada. No pictures are allowed, I took one at the entry and was quickly scolded, lol.
Pictures are from nymag.com or wallpaper.com
Once again I missed seeing all the stars arrive at the Met Gala :( I have no excuse since I literally can walk to the Met in about 10mins. Seeing the recaps there were some incredible creations, gorgeous silhouettes and of course some hot mess/what we're you thinking ensembles... Right now I'm living for the color yellow, which is pretty obvious by my yellow leather jacket I'm wearing in my blog picture. Most people move to New York and start wearing all black, I went the opposite. I love these designs with lace and intricate beading, most aren't wearable for us normal people. Doesn't stop me from admiring it. See styles below! Some will have you in awe and others will give you that good laugh to break up the work day, lol.
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Lea Michelle in Diane von Furstenburg
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