Christmas Stockings – the perfect opportunity to gift those special, small but sweet presents for your loved ones. Aside from the traditional stocking stuffers (a clementine, chocolate…you know the drill), we’ve curated our top picks that are sure to please!
1. Jessica Ear Muffs ($34.99 at Sears and online at sears.ca)
2. DAVIDsTEA Winter Collection ($27.50 at DAVIDsTEA stores and online at davidstea.com)
3. Essie Belugaria Polish ($9.99 at leading salons across Canada)
4. Avon Candylicious Lip Gloss ($3.99 available through an Avon Independent Sales Representative, 1-800-265-AVON or online at avon.ca)
5. Mulberry Heart Keyring in Soft Gold Metal ($120.00 at Mulberry stores)
6. Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 ($8.50 for a 15mL tube at Kiehl’s stores and online at kiehls.ca)
7. Tweezerman Hot Pink Mini Brow Rescue Kit ($30.00 at Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com)
8. Tweezerman Isaac Mizrahi Designer Series Filemate Candy Buttons ($5.00 at Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com)
Happy Holidays from NKPR! We’re celebrating with a week of giving featuring our favourite products from Kiehl’s, Avon, Tweezerman, Essie, bottlegreen, SKYY Vodka, Yo Sox, DAVIDsTEA, Inhibitif and Giftagram!
In one word, what do the holidays mean to you?
Follow and tweet us at @NatashaNKPR with the hashtag #NKPRHolidayLove for a chance to win a new prize each day…our gift to you!
Day One: Avon Pretty in Neutrals Makeup Palettes
Day Two: Essie Holiday 2013 Encrusted Treasures Collection
Day 3: Our favourite Tweezerman tools
Day 4: DAVIDsTEA Holiday Collection and The Perfect Tea Mug
Day 5: A $50 Giftagram credit and $50 gift certificate to Balzac’s Coffee
Movember – that special time of the year when men trade in their clean shave and proudly sport their moustaches for a cause! We love how creative the Movember initiative is (we’re all for building buzz for the cause!), but one thing is for certain: if you’re going to rock the ‘stache, staying groomed and trimmed is a must! We’re sharing our top picks for achieving the perfect Movember look featuring our favourite products and tools. Gentlemen, take note!
Pre Shave:
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Sky Flyin’ Foaming Multi-Gel
A pre-shave must! Formulated with Ginseng and Bamboo Extract, this foam-gel functions as both an effective shaving preparation and cleanser. The rich, dense lather helps to minimizing the look of redness and irritation due to shaving, and its cleansing properties remove oil and impurities without over-drying.
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash
This energizing facial cleanser thoroughly removes dirt, surface oil, and impurities without an over-drying effect. Formulated with Caffeine, Menthol, and Vitamin E – as well as invigorating extracts derived from Lemon and Orange Peels – its unique blend helps to refresh and waken skin, preparing it for a less irritating, more comfortable shave. This effective “refueling facial cleanser” further helps skin resist the effects of environmental stress and gives dull, tired-looking skin a fresher, healthier appearance.
Shaving
Tweezerman Deluxe Shaving Brush
A shaving brush is a must for achieving the perfect shave. Made of 100% badger hair, the densely filled brush head is ideal for holding and distributing lather. The bristles help soften and raise hair while gently exfoliating the skin in preparation for a close, comfortable shave.
Post Shave:
Kiehl’s Ultimate Mens After Shave Balm and Moisturizer
How you care for your shave is one of the biggest factors in achieving a smooth, groomed finish. Formulated especially for the shaven area of a man’s face, this rich cream contains Allantoin, Avocado Oil, Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E to soothe and moisturize the skin after the impact of shaving or anytime.
Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Razor Bump Relief
Don’t let the burn get you down! A potent, yet soothing treatment formulated to prevent and reduce the appearance of unsightly razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and razor burn.
Tweezerman Mens Essential Grooming Kit
A must-have for every man’s toiletry bag: Nail Clippers, a Pocket Nail File, Facial Hair Scissors (with rounded tips for safety and comfort) — and a pocket-portable Stainless Steel Point Tweezerette.
Each year NKPR celebrates the holiday season…twice! When the rest of the world is soaking up the sun and enjoying summer fashions, we’re looking at what’s in store for the next holiday collections. What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a poolside party? Media and bloggers joined us last Thursday to preview gifts and gadgets for the holiday season, LA-style! Our guests were given Essie manicures and Tweezerman brow how-tos, all while sipping on bottlegreen cocktails and indulging in PS by Pretty Sweet cupcakes and cookies by the pool. Natasha’s backyard was transformed into a runway show, with models previewing the upcoming holiday collections from RACHEL Rachel Roy, Anne Klein and RW & CO. One thing is for sure: it’s going to be a holiday of glamour! We even got to play DJ with House of Marley; everyone had a great time learning how to scratch, with their own DJ name no less! The music was fun and festive with lots of holiday cheer in the air.
We realize that holidays aren’t always a happy time for everyone, which is why we partnered with Partners for Mental Health to raise awareness by giving our guests ‘mood badges’ to wear as they celebrated holiday in July. We matched each LAXmas guest with a donation to the cause. Whether people felt wired, happy or grumpy, everyone enjoyed the fun approach at supporting such an important cause.
Here are some of our favourite highlights!
Our Partners for Mental Health mood tree featuring mood badges for our guests to wear
Refreshing bevvies from bottlegreen to sip on by the pool
Delicious (and beautiful) sweet treats from PS by Pretty Sweet!
Guests getting pampered with their Essie manicures
Poolside lounging anyone?
The Tweezerman brow station where guests received complimentary brow-sessions and pro tips!
Sneak peek at the RACHEL Rachel Roy holiday collection!
Lots of cozy sweaters and sparkle at Anne Klein!
What’s in store for the RW&CO holiday collection!
Our LAXmas models rocking RACHEL Rachel Roy and RW&CO!
Our House of Marley DJ booth was a huge hit!
How would you spend a holiday in LA? Tweet us at @natashankpr!
The latest beauty buzz at the office? Bold brows of course! Bold brows made a comeback a few seasons ago and are here to stay. A strong brow enhances the eyes and frames the face (just look at Cara Delevingne or Camilla Belle and you’ll see what we mean). Check out our bold brows at NKPR and see how you can achieve this statement, on-trend look!
What you need:
1. Tweezerman stainless steel slant tweezers
2. Tweezerman Mini Brow Rescue Kit (includes Mini Browmousse & Mini Eyenhance Highlighter Pencil)
Tips & Tricks
– Don’t get carried away. A little plucking goes a long way! Make sure you frequently step back and see that brows are even to avoid over-plucking
– The Browmousse is your best friend. Whether you’re looking to keep brows in place or add fullness, this little product is a brow-must!
– Take a pencil or pen and hold it so it’s aligned with the outer edge of your pupil; this is where you should enhance your brow arch
Here’s a great summary of how to perfect your brows!
Tell us: Whose celebrity brows are you coveting the most? Tweet us at @natashankpr!
The latest beauty buzz at the office? Bold brows of course! Bold brows made a comeback a few seasons ago and are here to stay. A strong brow enhances the eyes and frames the face (just look at Cara Delevingne or Camilla Belle and you’ll see what we mean). Check out our bold brows at NKPR and see how you can achieve this statement, on-trend look!
What you need:
1. Tweezerman stainless steel slant tweezers
2. Tweezerman Mini Brow Rescue Kit (includes Mini Browmousse & Mini Eyenhance Highlighter Pencil)
Tips & Tricks
– Don’t get carried away. A little plucking goes a long way! Make sure you frequently step back and see that brows are even to avoid over-plucking
– The Browmousse is your best friend. Whether you’re looking to keep brows in place or add fullness, this little product is a brow-must!
– Take a pencil or pen and hold it so it’s aligned with the outer edge of your pupil; this is where you should enhance your brow arch
Here’s a great summary of how to perfect your brows!
Tell us: Whose celebrity brows are you coveting the most? Tweet us at @natashankpr!
With the much-anticipated Friday release of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby approaching, we’ve got the roaring 20s’ on our minds. The film has been hugely influential this season when it comes to fashion, beauty and accessories. The Gatsby look is famous for its glamourous, sophisticated style; think flapper dresses embellished with sequins and sparkle for the ladies and dapper suits and hats for the gents. Be sure to check out our top Great Gatsby-inspired picks when dressing for your next night out!
What’s your favourite Gatsby-inspired trend? Tweet us @natashankpr!
This week’s IT List is all about one of our favourite fashion and beauty mags – The Kit! After working with legendary fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier at the IT Lounge Portrait Studio, NKPR had the opportunity to create a limited edition print magazine with The Kit, sharing the incredible photos and moments that were captured during film festival. The final product was a stunning piece of editorial, showcasing Patrick’s images and our incredible IT Lounge partners! Check out the final product of [The Kit is IT]!
But first, here are some of our favourite moments from The Kit is IT photo shoot with Patrick Demarchelier:
Suits star Gabriel Macht stopped by the RW&CO. suite at the IT Lounge Portrait Studio and chose a long sleeve black tee for his photo shoot with Patrick! Based on the result, we think Harvey Specter should lose the suit a little more often…
Supermodel Yasmin Warsame owns the cover of The Kit is IT, looking absolutely stunning in the lia sophia earrings and bracelets she tried on here.
From one fashion legend to another! Canadian fashion icon Jeanne Beker came to the IT Lounge to interview Patrick Demarchelier in the Grain Farmers of Ontario Refueling station, snacked on a Yogurty’s treat and was photographed as she is often seen, with her camera!
Trudie Styler stopped by the Lounge with her daughter Mickey Sumner for a mother/daughter photo shoot with Patrick Demarchelier! After the shoot, the duo stopped by the IT Lounge bar serving SKYY cocktails, Bottle Green sparkling and AQUAhydrate water before browsing the Holiday collection at RW&CO.
Academy award winning director and APJ founder Paul Haggis visited the Lounge’s Tweezerman booth for a bit of grooming to get ready for his close-up with Patrick!
Canadian television personality George Stroumboulopoulos joined NKPR President Natasha Koifman for a bit of healthy competition for a cause at the STIKS Gaming booth before posing for Patrick!
What was your favourite image from The Kit is IT? Tweet us @natashankpr!
Summer is slowly coming to a close so it’s time to take advantage of those last few weekends at the cottage! Here are a few packing essentials for your weekend in the woods!
The dog days of summer are here, and cottage weekends are still in tall order. The Toronto Star recommends taking the House of Marley Bag of Rhythm along for portable tunes and crystal clear sound. [Toronto Star]
Did you miss beauty expert Jill Dunn on the Marilyn Denis Show correcting our beauty blunders? Watch carefully as she shows you the right way to pluck your eyebrows, courtesy of Tweezerman‘s latest, Limited Edition Designer Series Cynthia Rowley collection. [Marilyn Dennis Show]
It’s the bare necessities – curious how to get the smoothest skin? Check out Andrea Professionals Water Soluble Cold Wax in [Hello! Canada]
No need to sacrifice style for comfort with Hi-Tec’s Harmony Waterproof Shoes! Need a pair for your guy? Sierra Lace shoes will do the trick! [Marilyn Dennis Show]
The star-studded MMVA’s had Toronto buzzing last weekend! Our friends at Baker Street were on-hand at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Toronto event, serving up desserts to the stars including Carly Rae Jepsen, Dragonette and Darren Criss! [Perez Hilton]
Whether you’re for or against “manscaping”, we can all agree on the importance of using the proper tools! For waxing, Andrea Professionals is your best bet! For trimming, try Tweezerman! [Style Empire]
For a solo road trip or a run outdoors, House of Marley headphones provide premium sound quality. And let’s be honest… They just look cool! [Trailburn]
Summer means time to hit the beach and these flip flops fromTEVAwill allow you to run through the sand in comfort and style! [Globe and Mail]
Dazzling rings inspired by Hollywood’s latest brides! We’d say “I Do!” to this diamond from Classic Creations! [Hello Canada]
Brooklyn Decker looks gorgeous and summer-fresh on the June cover of Flare Magazine! The look is completed with essienails! [Flare]
This bittersweet Aperol cocktail is the ultimate patio sip! Sit back, relax and enjoy this Italian classic on a hot day! [Chatelaine]
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