Tag: beautiful

CLEAN, GREEN, AND BEAUTIFUL

Post author By Aida M. Toro
Post date July 6, 2020

Pamper yourself with these eco-friendly products that will glam your style.

LIGHT BRITE Naturally clean teeth are possible with Dr. Brite Naturals Whitening Toothpaste, which is formulated with sustainable and effective plant-based ingredients that are safe to swallow and include no artificial sweeteners or colors. Dr. Brite products are created in small batches in their California headquarters, using ingredients sourced from the United States and India (neem oil), and with minimal packaging. drbrite.com

BRUSH UP Help skin achieve its best glow by invigorating the lymphatic system with The Ritual Brush by Joanna Vargas. Made from all-natural materials, the brush is designed to stimulate circulation when used on dry skin before bathing. All of the beauty powerhouse’s products are packaged in FSC paper, glass, and recycled plastic, and are cruelty-free and 100% vegan. joannavargas.com

DISCO DANCING

A cleansing and energizing body wash for men containing eucalyptus, aloe, and papaya, Disco Body Wash uses clean ingredients that are vegan as well as gluten, aluminum, cruelty, paraben, and sulfate-free. All products come in sustainable and recyclable packaging, and through their membership program, you can put your skincare routine on repeat. letsdisco.com

BODY BEAUTIFUL

More than 95 percent of the ingredients in Kjaer Wise’s The Beautiful Oil come from organic, sustainable, and biodynamic sources and are certified organic by the CCBP. The oil is loaded with nutrient-rich botanicals like moringa, rosemary, and ginkgo biloba. kjaerweis.com

A HIGHER BAR

Luxurious, salon-style shampoo and conditioner bars by HiBar save on packaging and shipping costs without sacrificing quality haircare. Available by subscription or single purchase, in three formulas: Moisturize, Volumize, and Maintain. HiBar arrives in plastic-free packaging, is cruelty-free, and formulated without sulfates, parabens, silicone, or phthalates. hellohibar.com

FULL BLOWN

Achieve maximum volume and airy texture for fine hair with Fekkai’s Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray. This salon-quality, high-performance products also provide our planet with a deep cleanse by creating packaging from 95% recycled plastic, and they are vegan and cruelty-free, as well as free of sulfates, silicones, parabens, and phthalates. fekkai.com

STRESS LESS

Filled with soothing patchouli, lavender essential oils, antioxidant rosemary, and refreshing eucalyptus, Indie Lee’s DeStress Body Wash is COSMOS-certified, which is a leading third-party global certification process. All products are packaged in glass jars or recycled plastic tubes and use FSC-certified paper. indielee.com

SHINE TIME

Shampoos and conditioners from Davines OI are steeped in nourishing Roucou oil—an antioxidant-rich Amazonian plant that helps repair cell damage from UV rays–to maintain softness, shine, and volume. The company has pledged to align with the Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the UN and compensates for their own CO2 emissions. In 2018 they eliminated the use of fossil fuels in their company headquarters in Parma, Italy. us.davines.com

VITAMIN BEAUTY

All of the essential nutrients you need are included in DL.MD 13.5.1 Multivitamin, without fillers or excess ingredients. It is a liquid formulated for maximum absorption, and the Myron glass bottles that store the formula guard the product’s effectiveness. The company gives back by helping to supply essential vitamins and nutrients to children in need. thedlmd.com

SMART SCENT

Delicate underarm skin can breathe a sigh of relief with Smarty Pits deodorants. Founded by Stacia Guzzo when she decided to go aluminum-free in response to her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis, the lightly scented deodorants are powered by prebiotics which helps to nourish the good bacteria living on your skin. They are also phthalate-free, paraben-free, propylene glycol-free, and cruelty-free. Smarty Pits deodorants are available in a super-strength formula as well as a sensitive skin version that is baking soda-free. smartypits.com

REWILD YOURSELF

The Naturally Considerate line of self-care products was created by Manda Kalimian, founder of the Cana Foundation. The range, which includes gentle, sustainable, naturally fragranced cleansers and moisturizers, also comes with ceremonial sage smudge sticks and instructions on how to get back to nature. Naturally Considerate products are designed to work harmoniously with each other and with nature to benefit your skin and bring out the best within your body and life.

The products are free of parabens, dyes, and harsh chemicals, and are never tested on animals. They are formulated with pure, organic, and wildcrafted essential oils. These gifts from nature synergistically assist the skin’s natural desire to revive, refresh, and rejuvenate; while encouraging healing for your mind, body, and spirit.

The line includes Reflection face serum (above), which is formulated with clary sage, hemp, and neroli; Running Creek face wash; Well Being body lotion; Rewild Sacred spritz face toner; Whitewater body wash, and Speak Only Love lip balm. The company’s commitment is based on reducing or eliminating their carbon footprint as much as possible to provide truly sustainable, natural skincare products. All proceeds support the efforts of the Cana Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. dedicated to the conservation and protection of native wild horses. naturallyconsiderate.com

Tags beautiful, beauty, body, clean, face, green, Hair, haircare, scalp, skin, stress

Art Culture Music

Sing for Hope Unveils 500th Piano

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date June 4, 2019

By Michael Izquierdo

Whether you’re eager to play the piano or digital piano in front of a live audience or looking to admire originally-designed artwork, the Sing for Hope Pianos project returns to the streets of New York City for its eighth consecutive year.

From June 4th to the 23rd, Sing for Hope will display 50 artist-designed pianos in parks and other public spaces across the five boroughs for any passerby to walk up and play a tune. The piano designs are vibrant, striking expressions of the creativity found within the city, featuring designs like the New York City skyline, an underwater theme, and pride-colored stripes. The non-profit organization founded in 2006 by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora celebrates as they unveil their 500th Sing for Hope Piano this year.

Sing for Hope was built upon the foundation of being a resource for New York artists to use their art to give back to the community, and they continue to abide by their roots. This year’s masterpieces were created by a wide range of artists, including the Broadway casts of Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen, and Jersey Boys; along with prominent visual artists around the world, including artist/designer Alpana “Tejaswini,” Florida-based educator Bridget Wendt, Staten Island-based family of artists Rob, Peggy and Megan Padovano, and many others.

Photos by Addison Franz

The Sing for Hope Pianos project is made possible in partnerships with New York City Parks and Recreation, New York City Department of Education, the Office of the Mayor, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, with additional support from Fosun International. This year, the pianos will be distributed in high-traffic locations included Virginia Park and Van Cortlandt House Museum, Brooklyn Bridge Park: Pier 6, Coney Island Boardwalk, Tompkins Square Park, Central Park, Unisphere Flushing Meadows, Midland Beach, and many more.

Once the Sing for Hope Pianos project is over, the pianos will find permanent homes in NYC public schools starting this fall. This initiative will extend the outreach of educational programs to over 100,000 NYC students and community member annually.

Earlier today, Downtown Magazine had the opportunity to attend the official unveiling of the 2019 Sing for Hope Pianos event at Fosun Plaza on 28 Liberty in NYC.

Tags 28 liberty, 500th, art, beautiful, broadway, Charity, Downtown, fosun plaza, Music, Sing for Hope, sing for hope pianos, Singing

Culture

“Beautiful” star Chilina Kennedy on the Broadway In Bryant Park series and more

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date August 1, 2016

Chilina Maxwell in "Beautiful" - Photo by Joan M. Marcus

As presented by 106.7 Lite FM, Broadway In Bryant Park is a beloved series that lets New Yorkers experience Broadway (and off-Broadway) hits outdoors for free. This year’s series kicked off on Jul. 7 with Wicked, Stomp, The Color Purple and Matilda being showcased in Bryant Park. The following Thursday featured Chicago, The Fantastiks, Motown and Finding Neverland. Two Thursdays remain for this year’s Broadway In Bryant Park schedule as Aug. 4 will spotlight Beautiful, An American In Paris, Avenue Q and the forthcoming Holiday Inn. The final showcase, taking place on Aug. 11, will include performers from Phantom Of The Opera, Something Rotten, Cagney and Ruthless.

In advance of her Aug 4. performance, Chilina Kennedy — star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical — spoke to Downtown. Chilina took over for the show’s original lead Jessie Mueller last year, portraying the play’s namesake Carole King to much acclaim. Previously, Chilina played Mary Magdalene in the 2012 Broadway run of Jesus Christ Superstar. She had also originated the role of Phoebe in A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, and outside of the theater world, Chilina has worked with Burt Bacharach. She is a graduate of the Birmingham Conservatory and is a founding member of Toronto’s Theatre 20.

For more info on Broadway In Bryant Park, check out the Bryant Park and 106.7 Lite FM websites. Chilina herself can be followed on Twitter as @ChilinaKennedy, while she keeps a proper website at www.chilinakennedy.ca. Her show, Beautiful, is online at www.beautifulonbroadway.com.

Scott J. Campbell & Chilina Kennedy - Photo by Zachary Maxwell Sterz — Scott J. Campbell & Chilina Kennedy – Photo by Zachary Maxwell Sterz

What’s to be expected from your performance in Bryant Park?

Chilina Kennedy: Broadway In Bryant Park is a really fun time! Audiences will get a taste of what they will hear in our show Beautiful: The Carole King Musical but the atmosphere is more of an outdoor concert. It’s really about the music.

Have you ever performed in a park before?

CK: Yes, I have performed in Bryant Park and Central Park, as well as in Atlantic City on the boardwalk. All of it was music from Beautiful and so much fun.

Do you have a favorite park in New York City?

CK: It’s hard to pick a favorite spot, but so far it’s the Cloisters and surrounding area in Fort Tryon Park. It’s stunningly-beautiful up there and it really feels like you’re out of the city. And so easy to get to!

What was your first paying role in a New York production?

CK: It was Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar.

What was the first Broadway play you ever say?

CK: Cats The Musical with my parents and best friend Nicko.

Do you have a favorite moment in Beautiful?

CK: I have many favorite moments and they change with every performance! One moment that often wins is the beginning of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”. It’s a quiet yet powerful moment.

What do you wish more people knew about the life of performing in a Broadway musical?

CK: I wish people knew how much work doing a musical is and how rewarding it can be. Theater of any kind is a team effort, no matter who is playing the lead or what size your part is. We all depend on each other and it’s a very collaborative art form.

Beautiful performances aside, what’s coming up for you?

CK: I’m working on some side projects, some writing and concerts. I also have an almost two-year old son and two dogs. They keep me very busy!

Do you have tickets to any concerts this summer? Or do you prefer to stay in when not having to perform?

CK: I love getting out to see theater or live music, so I try to see as much as I can. I like letting the wind take me where it wants so I tend not to plan ahead. Any music club or bar is fantastic to me if people are playing good music. I have yet to get tickets to Hamilton. There are many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows I’d like to see.

When not busy with your career, how do you like to spend your free time?

CK: With my son and two dogs. I’m also a board game fanatic and love reconnecting with friends. A walk in the park followed by a good game night after [son] Henry goes to bed is a perfect night for me.

Finally, Chilina, any last words for the kids?

CK: Listen to music — all kinds of music old and new. See theater and any other kind of performance art that you can. Go to art galleries. We are so culturally-rich, all you have to do is show up and buy a ticket, it will enrich your life in ways you won’t even understand.

Tags beautiful, Beautiful On Broadway, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, broadway, Broadway In Bryant Park, Bryant Park, Carole King, Chilina Kennedy, Fort Tryon Park, Jesus Christ Superstar

Events Fashion

TOUS New Summer 2014 ORIGINS Collection Launch

Post author By Mike Hammer
Post date August 7, 2014

TOUS recently celebrated the debut of its new ORIGINS collection in style. The spring and summer collection rediscovers the brand’s roots and timeless nature in an exciting way (emojis included). It beckons the journey of TOUS using past motifs and classic collections that have been innovated to pure, fresh and authentic assemblages.

The launch of this unique collection was nothing short of a hit. The New York City venue was filled with guests enjoying boho-chic music, cocktails, and of course, the fabulous jewelry on display. The space was infused with TOUS’ signature pink color scheme. Attendees could also be seen sharing their experience on social media networks, using the hashtag for the evening: #happinessbytous.

But of course, the highlight of the evening was the flawless jewelry on display. The collection sports florals and bright, vibrant colors, perfect for the spring and summer seasons. As beautiful as the pieces were, the designs are unique for their simple and almost traditional feel. The collection features a diverse assortment of pink gold, 18 carat gold, and sterling silver adornments.The Paraiso collection garnered notable attention; which includes a necklace, bracelet and ring, made from sterling silver vermeil, gold plated three times, and hydro-thermal gems. The flowery designs flaunt a familiar spring feel, featuring the brand’s most characteristic components.

TOUS is wholly committed to preserving the luxury and splendor quality of its jewelry, and its new collection gracefully embodies those ideals. TOUS is a family-owned brand from Barcelona, delivering affordable luxury.

TOUS has two locations in New York City, one located in SoHo and in Rockefeller Center.

– Mariah Brown