Monday, February 1, 2021

FUSE's "Struggle Gourmet" Takes Survival Meals Then Upgrade Them When You Make It or Made It, FUSE Food Blocking Tuesday, February 2, with “Made From Scratch” at 11pm & “Struggle Gourmet” at 11:30pm.

 By Laura Medina


Locking down and slowing down during this slow-mo quarantine, wondering about what your favorite hottest hip-hip artists' cooking and chowing down right now?

While you're wondering, pondering, and worrying how you're gonna stretch your quarantine kitchen budget?

Take inspirations and ta-dah epiphanies from FUSE's Tuesday night "Food Block," starting this Tuesday, February the 2nd at 11pm to 12 Midnight, "Made From Scratch" at 11pm then "Struggle Gourmet" at 11:30pm.

Today's hottest and young hip-hop artists had the exact same problem, not too long ago, when they were struggling on basic meals on bottom-low budget, while climbing and rising.

Hollywood's and New York's newbie and aspiring actors and migrating social influencers can, also, take heed from FUSE's "Tuesday Night Food Block," while they, too, climb and rise.

Tuesday night, February 2nd, FUSE starts "food blocking" at 11pm with "Made From Scratch" where pop and hip-hop artists share their favorite meals, whether they're childhood favorites, survival basics, or/and new upgraded recipes, that they enjoy enough to share with fans and new ones.

An all-new episode of Made From Scratch, the unscripted, weekly series from FUSE that features artists as they cook their favorite childhood dishes with family members who helped them rise to prominence on Tuesday, February 2 at 11:00 pm, ET/PT on FUSE.

Made From Scratch is the appetizing weekly series that serves up a candid look into the lives of our favorite artists as they prepare their most-loved childhood dishes with the family who knows them best. Viewers get to go home with an artist and watch them participate as a loved one preps a favorite home-cooked meal that the artist has craved while on the road.

Recently featured artists include Mulatto, Anjelah Johnson, Trippie Redd and others.  Grab a seat at the table as artists share their personal stories and the special meaning behind their menu.

On Tuesday, February 2 at 11:00 pm, ET/PT on FUSE episode, of Made From Scratch, AminĂ© and his friend Jonathan attempt to make Ethiopian Shiro as they talk about friendship and culture.



Immediately next at 11:30pm, FUSE follows with "Struggle Gourmet," where Chef Dariany Santana takes an artist's "struggle meal," the basic meal that they lived on while climbing the career ladder, then with her culinary help, Chef Dariany upgrades their favorite, reliable "struggle meal" then upgrade it that matches the artists' new-found success.

An all-new episode of Struggle Gourmet, the weekly docu-series from FUSE that features chef Dariany Santana and a celebrity guest, as they talk about the artist’s journey and the meals that brought them comfort through the hardest days of their struggle, on Tuesday, February 2 at 11:30 pm, ET/PT on FUSE.

Before they were successful, celebrities had to rely on ‘struggle meals’ just like everyone else. Now your favorite stars and host Dariany Santana cook up those basic dishes with extraordinary ingredients and then decide which version is better. On Struggle Gourmet, we don’t just make fancy burgers and lavish donuts, we also explore the strange and exotic ingredients that elevate these dishes, and explore the local businesses, artisans and growers who curate them.

By elevating these artists' favorite basic meals with innovative ingredients, these artists learn some new stuff.

Previously featured artists include Polo G, Flo Milli, Rubi Rose and others.

On Tuesday, February 2 at 11:30 pm, ET/PT on FUSE episode, cross-cultural staple of Red Beans and Rice gets a makeover from host Dariany Santana and rapper Melii.

Learn something new. Learn new meals and new ingredients and new ways to cook, these apply to anyone, anywhere, and any time.





Monday, January 25, 2021

Sperry's new Saltwater Duck Boot is a Boot Version of a SUV, for Rain, Sleet, & Snow. Sailing Beyond Dock.

 By Laura Medina


California's Rainy Season has just begun, which eventually will transverse into MidWest's and East Coast's snow storms.  What a better time to wash away the grout, the grime, and the germs.



Sperry is sailing beyond the dock and the bay.  Their take on the pioneering L.L. Bean Boot is a step up with lower price point, with more varieties of styles, from tall boots to grip-soled driving/all-terrain loafers to their own duck boots.

Sperry's Saltwater Duck Boots grip the ankles where needed while keeping the rest of the feet dry and warm.

What's even better, you can zip and unzip the boots while leaving the shoe ties neatly knot up...



No need to waste time awkwardly tie and untie and weaving shoe laces to get in and out. Just zip it up.
Sperry's Saltwater Duck Boot is an instant classic. Made with premium leather and our signature rawhide barrel-tied lacing for a secure fit. It’s water resistant, so feet stay cozy and comfortable in any kind of weather.
  • Water-resistant premium leather shaft
  • Rubber duck shell provides added protection
  • Signature Sperry Barrel-Tied Lacing for a secure fit
  • Rust-proof eyelets
  • Zipper entry for easy on/easy off versatility
  • Non-marking rubber outsole with Sperry’s Signature Molded Wave-Siping™ for enhanced traction

  • Now, go play and splash like a duck, Sperry's Saltwater Duck Boot meets style with substance, where form meets function.

    Tuesday, January 19, 2021

    Ready to Detox 2020 & 2021? Shampoo Them Away with ColorProof's Clear It Up Detoxing Shampoo.

     By Laura Medina


    Paraphasing the lyrics from that Broadway show, "South Pacific," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," you can detox 2020 and 2021 with ColorProof's Clear It Up Detox Shampoo.

    This nervy scribe has hung onto this refreshing yet softening shampoo for the longest time.

    Amazed that something so clean can leave your hair soft and fluffy while air-drying.

    Even though meant for colored-hair, Super-charged clarifier gently cleanses and deodorizes while removing build up, leaving hair amazingly clean, soft, and weightless. 

    • Proprietary blend of eleven sulfate-free, salt-free surfactants for extra-gentle cleansing without stripping color 

    • Purifying blend of baking soda and vitamins C and E gently detoxify, clarify, deodorize, and remove build-up 

    • Advanced ColorLast System™ featuring: 

    • Chromaveil® and Heliogenol® for full spectrum color protection 

    • FlexShield Technology for heat protection up to 450° 

    • A superior blend of vegan proteins derived from potatoes and soy for maximum strength and repair 

    • Rejuvenating botanicals of rosemary, geranium, sage, shiitake mushroom and yarrow to nourish, balance and protect

    • Detoxifies, clarifies, and removes build-up 

    • Extremely gentle and non-stripping, unlike other clarifiers 

    • Revives hair leaving it clean, deodorized, soft, and touchable 

    • Provides unsurpassed color and heat protection

    If you want a clean start or re-start, at least you can scrub your scalp and tresses clean then they'll soften sans conditioner.  You don't need heavy conditioner to weigh you down. With ColorProof Clear It Up Detox Shampoo, you can still have fluffy, soft hair with just a simple shampoo.

    Wednesday, December 23, 2020

    LIVEWIRE Rock n' Roll Canned Cocktails, Good Last Minute Holidays Gifts & Drinks & Thank God Gifts Year-Around.

     By Laura Medina


    Created by renowned LA Bartender Aaron Polsky, LiveWire Drinks is all about the people, putting the creators of these delicious drinks front and center by making their involvement more than just a recipe, but also the image of the brand and the benefactors of their sales. If bartenders are the new rock stars, then LiveWire is a new record label. Polsky is working with the world's best bartenders to create exceptional canned cocktails using the best ingredients.

    Created in Los Angeles and produced in Ventura, CA, LiveWire Drinks is the canned craft cocktail line from Aaron Polsky, one of the country’s most seasoned bartenders most recently of Hollywood hotspot Harvard & Stone.  The brand is now available everywhere in the U.S. online through www.livewiredrinks.com as well as in select specialty shops in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and San Diego.

    Heralded by KCRW’s Evan Kleiman as the rockstar of the Los Angeles bartender scene, Polsky lives and breathes rock ‘n’ roll and the art of drink making.  It’s no surprise that LiveWire’s first offering and his most famous cocktail the Heartbreaker was conceived at Coachella. When it emerged at the festival it was very originally called the Tequila Grapefruit Mule and it sold like gangbusters. “I’d made it at a bunch of events since, and it kind of became my go-to. I played around and tweaked it for the LiveWire release,” says Polsky.  The result is a crisp and juicy blend of vodka, oroblanco grapefruit, kumquat, jasmine and ginger, with notes of honey and a bubbly finish, it’s a delightful combination of an expertly crafted Moscow Mule and the best Paloma you’ve ever had.

     

    LiveWire presents Honeydew Collins is an electrifying mix of gin, honeydew, lime leaf, coconut and elderflower created by fellow Harvard & Stone alum Joey Bernardo and Golden God is a sensational 7.5% ABV sparkling concoction of rye whiskey and brandy with green tea, elderflower and apricot flavors created by Aaron Polsky.

     

    Decked out in specially designed aluminum cans featuring artwork from tattoo artists like Henry Lewis (Skull & Sword - SF; Incognito Tattoo, Memoir Tattoo – LA) for Golden God and Heartbreaker and Talley Matthew for Honeydew Collins, LiveWire brings the taste one can only find in cool bars created by their top bartenders to the masses.  

     

    OUT NOW:

     

    Heartbreaker by Aaron Polsky – 
    a crisp and juicy blend of vodka, oroblanco grapefruit, kumquat, jasmine and ginger, with notes of honey and a bubbly finish.

     

    Honeydew Collins by Joey Bernardo – 
    an electrifying mix of gin, honeydew, lime leaf, coconut and elderflower.

     

    Golden God by Aaron Polsky – 
    a sensational 7.5% ABV sparkling concoction of rye whiskey and brandy with green tea, elderflower and apricot flavors.

     

    “The Best Canned Cocktail” – New York Magazine

     

    “To be clear, this isn’t a Cosmo in a can. But the Heartbreaker hits many of the same notes: a crisp vodka base and a citrusy core of sweet-tart grapefruit intertwined with kumquat, jasmine and ginger.”

     

    “All the drinks are made at Ventura Spirits, with the first being Polsky’s recipe for the Heartbreaker. The can is wrapped with an illustration that looks like it came from an angsty teenager’s sketchbook, drawn by tattoo artist Henry Lewis. It features the torso of a man in zebra-print skinny jeans with a studded belt and a devil’s head on his jacket. The cocktail inside is a punchy, refreshing banger of oroblanco, grapefruit, jasmine, ginger and kumquat with vodka.” – Los Angeles Times

     Look for releases by Yael Vengroff (Los Angeles’ Spare Room) to arrive in early 2021.

    This past November, canned craft cocktail line LiveWire Drinks dazzled judges at the L.A. Spirits Awards earning multiple medals in the ‘Ready-To-Drink Cocktails’ category. Out of the six medals awarded in the class, LiveWire Drinks—a newcomer to canned cocktails this year--took home three with two Silver Awards for Aaron Polsky for his Golden God and Heartbreaker cans and a Bronze Award for Joey Bernardo’s Honeydew Collins. L.A.Spirits Awards panelists include spirits experts and influencers from the L.A. spirits scene and beyond, combining well-trained palates with forward-thinking ideas about where the spirits market is and should be headed. 

    Tuesday, December 22, 2020

    Lightweight Youth Spray, Magari. Used by Khloe Kardashian, Jen Atkin, and Mindy Weiss.

     By Laura Medina


    For a liquid rich in moisture-binding/anti aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, fatty acids, marine extracts, reseveratrol and PCA, it's pretty lightweight, that it's a spray, you spray all over, from face to neck to chest.  It's also light enough to use through a hot, dry season or climate.

    Rich in moisture-binding/ Anti aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, fatty acids, marine extracts, resveratrol and PCA. This complex combines potent antioxidants like Vitamin C, E, biotin, and is boosted with peptides to help stimulate collagen production. Micronutrients help enhance skin tone and neutralize impurities while humectants provide hydration. Liquid Youth evens out complexion, increases collagen/elastin synthesis, inhibits the formation of wrinkles and lessen the appearance of deep expression lines. This elixir firms and re-plumps the skin restoring its youthful glow.

    NaPca - This ingredient is one of the major components of our skins’ natural moisturizing factor. Our skin naturally contains PCA, but as we age these levels drop quite considerably. In the world of skincare, it is considered an important humectant, this is due to the fact that it is extremely water absorbent and can hold several times its weight in water, thus helping to reduce loss of moisture.

    Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract - Native to the cold Antarctic Ocean, Pseudoalteromonas is a genus of marine bacteria with many different species. In 1988, a new species named Pseudoalteromonas Antarctica was isolated from mud samples collected from the inlet Admiralty Bay, on King George Island, Antarctica. During growth, this species of bacteria produces an exopolymer of glycoproteins believed to help the bacteria retain water, adhere to surfaces, and withstand the extreme cold. Its protective function in nature has been applied in beauty products to regenerate and protect the skin.In skin care products, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract promotes skin regeneration by stimulating keratinocyte growth and fibroblast adhesion. In vitro testing found that this extract could increase the production of collagen and elastin, which results in wrinkle reduction. In vivo testing revealed that Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract could increase skin hydration in cold weather and also decrease the depth of wrinkles around the eyes. Lastly, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract is said to be ideal for oily and combination skin because in can reduce excess sebum (oil) production, leading to less shininess and smaller pores.

    Resveratrol - Inflammation contributes to physical signs of aging. Resveratrol also upregulates collagen IV, which over time promotes elasticity and produces a microlifting of the skin. In a 28-day trial using pichia/resveratrol ferment, participants reported a noticeable improvement in fine lines and skin tone researchers have found a way to make it more potent by fermenting it. They've used a microorganism called Pichia pastoris in this process, which feeds on the resveratrol and metabolizes it completely. The resulting byproduct is both anti-inflammatory and helps to stimulate collagen production.

    Citrus Aurantium Dulcis- better known as the orange, is packed with alpha hydroxy acids to stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis (stimulates new skin cell growth) and minimizes damage caused by the sun. The fruit extract and oil comes from the flesh of the orange and exhibits remarkable exfoliating properties, smoothing fine lines, replenishing moisture in the skin, and increases the thickness of the epidermis. Orange fruit extract is a natural anti-aging ingredient (increases collagen production, smoothens the appearance of fine lines, brightens skin and impedes the development of wrinkles). It has even demonstrated significant effects on keratinization.

    Peptides - Applying natural peptides for skin topically may increase your body’s production of peptides for skin. While collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the skin, peptides are small enough to penetrate the skin, [and] when applied topically, they signal the skin to repair itself." In response to these signals, your skin boosts its production of collagen peptides.

    Hyaluronic Acid - (Sodium hyaluronate)has a smaller molecular size as HA (making it especially penetrative), and is able to hold more water than any other natural substance—up to 1,000 times its weight in water! Thanks to these to attributes, when applied topically to the skin it can reach deep down into the dermis to combine with, maintain and attract water. It also promotes skin/blood microcirculation and nutrient absorption, and helps maintain normal metabolism. Thanks to its super-sized hydrating properties, sodium hyaluronate will result in smoother, softer skin with decreased wrinkles and an all-around fuller appearance.

    Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea) - topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties. The polyphenols in green tea possess potent antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, and show significant promise for improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin.

    Think of Magari as a last-minute gift for others and yourself.




    Monday, December 14, 2020

    It's a Covid-19 Christmas, Pretty Practical. Be Thoughtful. Each & All Under $100.

     By Laura Medina


    https://www.mannakadarcosmetics.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/hand-sanitizer-and-anti-bacterial-soap-caddy

    It's the little but useful things that people are treasuring and hoarding this year.  Why not make them cute and pretty as they are practical.  Also, nothing says sharing is caring, send love and caring ones a subscription gift box that they want through-out the year.

    From the Sea Minerals Collection you can enjoy 99.9% a hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap set that is effective against most common germs while being gentle on the skin; both feature a pomegranate scent with soothing sea water.

    Key Benefits:

    • Leaves hands moisturized
    • Cleanses dirt and bacteria
    • Leaves hands feeling fresh and renewed


    H2One Hand Sanitizer-The H2One Promise every bottle of hand sanitizer purchased a bottle is given to first line responders, families and children. 

    H2One is a U.S. based social good hand sanitizer developed with YOU in mind. Our
    mission is to provide top-tier, effective, moisturizing hand sanitizer for all while also
    giving back to our communities. Every purchase of H2One Hand Sanitizer enables us to
    donate a percentage of our bottles to organizations and charities in need. H2One
    contains 75% Ethyl Alcohol to help kill bacteria, viruses and microorganisms. Our hand
    gel sanitizer with alcohol is FDA Registered and meets all World Health Organization,
    CDC and FDA Standards. Our everyday calming lavender hand sanitizer is made with
    top-tier ingredients like organic Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to help keep hands clean and
    happy. H2One hand sanitizer with aloe dries clean with no sticky residue and leaves
    behind a pleasant scent. H2One hand sanitizer with alcohol is a quality moisturizing
    hand sanitizer that helps hydrate and disinfect without some of the downsides of a
    traditional hand sanitizer gel. Purchase H2One hand sanitizer online today. Browse our
    hand sanitizer with pump sizes including 1000 ML, and bulk hand sanitizer options, to
    find the perfect fit for your needs.



    Established by Virginia Frischkorn, Founder and CEO of nationally renowned Bluebird Productions luxury wedding and event planning, Bluebird in a Box brings back the art of hosting. We love the connection, celebration, and joy sparked by a successful gathering. Now, we’re taking the stress and overwhelm out of event planning by offering our secrets to success learned from years of entertaining for the 1%. Many of today’s popular party kits address singular pieces of the planning puzzle. We take a holistic, 360-degree approach, considering the look, feel, aromas, sounds, and tastes that comprise a transformational, environmentally-conscious event. Choose from a variety of seasonal, festively-themed boxes to transport guests beyond their immediate surroundings and create a magical, memorable experience everyone will enjoy. Shop bluebirdinabox.com and follow on Instagram @Bluebird.in.a.Box for style ideas, planning tips, and more. Starting at $48


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    Girlfriend Box is a subscription jewelry gifting service that takes the guesswork and stress out of finding the right way to celebrate every important occasion. The company was born when founder Arianny Celeste, a self-made Latina celebrity influencer, model, and entrepreneur, discovered several of her male fans needed help figuring out what to gift their significant others. Having worked with global brands such as Bebe, Fashion Nova, Guess, and Urban Decay, Celeste hand-picked a selection of designer style accessories she will love, and that is perfect for any occasion. Now, never forget an important date again with personalized, pre-scheduled affordable subscription options that include: five special occasion dates, a once-monthly gift, or a one-time present. Learn more at GirlfriendBox.com and follow on Instagram @GirlfriendBox to sign up (so you never mess up!). Girlfriend Box: the new standard for gifting.  Starting at $45






    Friday, December 4, 2020

    TUNE-IN: MORGAN WALLEN SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE DEBUT (12/5)

     By Laura Medina


    Fresh off his fourth consecutive Country radio #1, Big Loud/Republic Records’ Morgan Wallen will serve as the musical guest on this weekend’s edition of NBC’s Saturday Night Live with host Jason Bateman.

    Wallen will perform two songs from his highly anticipated sophomore double album, Dangerous: The Double Album, releasing January 8, 2021. Earlier this week, the album broke records at Apple Music, becoming the most pre-added Country album in the platform’s history. Wallen also became the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart to debut two titles inside the chart’s Top 10 with new releases “Somebody’s Problem” and “Still Goin Down.”

    The CMA New Artist of the Year’s current single, “7 Summers,” is Top 30-and-soaring at Country radio and is one of TIME’s 10 Best Songs of 2020, praised as “one of this summer’s foremost anthems” with “Wallen’s watercolor guitars serving as a portal to a sunkissed state of mind.”

    Morgan Wallen has staked his claim as Country music’s next superstar with 3 BILLION+ on-demand streams, MULTI-PLATINUM certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers. "Unapologetically fresh and modern” (The Tennessean), the dynamic Tennessee native has been riding a red hot streak since 2017, collecting accolades including the 2020 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Best New Country Artist at the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Billboard’s #1 song of 2019 on both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts (multi-week #1 “Whiskey Glasses”) and named one of PEOPLE’s Ones to Watch, plus high-profile features in the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, The Washington Post, Genius, and more. Wallen proved crossover appeal with 3X PLATINUM Diplo collaboration "Heartless," and previewed his highly anticipated sophomore album, Dangerous: The Double Album due out 1/8, with New Year’s surprise drop “This Bar,” #1 single “More Than My Hometown,” and record-breaking Top 30 smash "7 Summers," which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and inside the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10.