National Geographic Launches First Explorer-Curated Collection, ‘Shop the Road Less Traveled’ Online Boutique

Travels of Explorer Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey Inspire Line of Hand-Crafted Goods

The National Geographic launches Shop the Road Less Traveled  (www.shoproadlesstraveled.com), an online shopping destination featuring a collection of handcrafted jewelry, accessories, textiles and home decor inspired by the travels of anthropologist, filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey. The limited-edition collection reflects the rich cultures, traditions, colors and landscapes that Lindsey encountered on her recent visits to India, Thailand and Bali, and represents National Geographic’s first ever explorer-curated collection.

Products featured in a new online boutique from National Geographic, ‘Shop the Road Less Traveled.’ http://www.shoproadlesstraveled.com. (PRNewsFoto/National Geographic Society)

Each piece from the Shop the Road Less Traveled line offers consumers an opportunity to experience another part of the world and appreciate the work of its talented craftspeople. For the Shop the Road Less Traveled collection, National Geographic carefully selected pillows, ottomans, blankets, decor, jewelry and scarves that are made using ancient techniques. Brothers Suresh and Devander Garg’s intricate Hand-carved Elephant Festival Sculpture is created from a single block of kadam, an evergreen wood common in their home city of Jaipur, India. Jeweler Panapha’s Azure Leather Wrap Bracelet combines 24-karat gold beads and azure-dyed leather using a meticulous technique to yield a bracelet reflecting the vibrant atmosphere of her home in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The line also includes elegant home goods like the textured Indian Jazz Pillow and bright Paisley Morning Pillow, both in rich turquoise hues. From Jaipur, known for its centuries-old tradition of jewelry making, come gold and red-orange onyx Jaipur Sunshine Earrings, which mimic the natural and architectural landscape of the city; and the Jaipur Amazonite Necklace that harkens back to the jewels of the Mughal Empire. The Boho-hobo Suede Bag, created in Noida, Uttar

National Geographic logo. (PRNewsFoto/National Geographic Society)

Pradesh, combines fine craftsmanship with contemporary touches.

Available only through the online boutique, the Shop the Road Less Traveled line offers colorful goods crafted by artisans using traditional techniques and featuring modern touches. Items purchased from the boutique help support these local artisans as well as National Geographic’s work of exploration, research, conservation and cultural preservation. The collection centers on three themes: Jewel Tones, which features handcrafted items in shades from teal to indigo; Neutral Luxe, which showcases texture, with a selection of handcrafted items in wood, leather, wool and stone; and Royal Accents, which emphasizes scarves, pillows and bedding in vibrant color.

Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey was the National Geographic Society’s first female Fellow. A Polynesian explorer and a descendant of Hawaiian chiefs, English seafarers and Chinese merchants, she has dedicated her life to conserving the vanishing cultures of indigenous people, their knowledge and traditions. She is an award-winning filmmaker and anthropologist and is based in Hawaii and San Francisco.

“We journey to discover rich landscapes, beautiful works of art, enchanting cultures and centuries-old crafts that uphold these cultures. Recently I had such an experience as I traveled for three months in Southeast Asia. This collection is inspired by the spirit and beauty of these lands and their cultures,” said Lindsey, whose travels and work focus on the conservation of vanishing indigenous knowledge and tradition.

Visit www.shoproadlesstraveled.com for more information and to view the entire line.

Founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Its mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. The member-supported Society offers a community for members to get closer to explorers, connect with other members and help make a difference. The Society reaches more than 450 million people worldwide each month through National Geographic and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects, and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.

Holiday 2013 Gift Guide: T-fal Launches First-ever ‘Intelligent’ Indoor Grill, The OptiGrill

According to Forbes, Americans are currently spending over $100 billion on appliances annually, which translates into a higher-than-ever consumer demand for unique and problem-solving products. Just in time for the holiday giving season, T-fal® (www.t-falusa.com), the leading manufacturer of non-stick cookware and small appliances, is unveiling its newest innovation to the U.S. retail market, the T-fal OptiGrill. Designed with a “brain,” the OptiGrill is an electric indoor grill featuring built-in sensors that automatically adapt to the thickness of food to precisely grill and cook to the user’s preference of doneness from rare to well-done. The revolutionary OptiGrill features six different programs, including: burgers, poultry, sandwiches, sausage, red meat and fish.  Additionally, the manual cooking function allows for grilling vegetables and personal recipes while the defrost setting evenly thaws and cooks foods conveniently from frozen.

The T-fal OptiGrill is the new, one-of-a-kind way to grill indoors. The innovative OptiGrill features a cooking sensor that guarantees a perfectly cooked meal every time. The built-in sensor automatically adapts to the thickness of your food and delivers perfect doneness from rare to well-done. It features angled plates that allow fat to drip off easily into the dishwasher safe drip tray and a brushed stainless steel exterior that is sleek and compact for easy storage. (PRNewsFoto/T-fal)

With an eye towards solving problems in the kitchen, the OptiGrill’s key attributes aim to solve many common kitchen dilemmas. These key benefits include angled plates that drain excess fats from foods, the ability to cook steak to preference despite level of experience in cooking red meat, and the access to grilling year-round regardless of the season. The brushed stainless steel exterior is sleek and compact for easy storage and the removable cooking plates and drip tray is dishwasher safe for fast and easy clean up.

The T-fal OptiGrill is available for purchase for $179.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond and Bed Bath & Beyond online. For more information regarding the T-fal OptiGrill, please visit www.Optigrill.com.

2013 Holiday Gift Guide: New Jura IMPRESSA F7 with Aroma+ Grinder Delivers Espresso-Based Beverages in a Flash

FAST AND VERSATILE AUTOMATIC COFFEE CENTER FOR COFFEE, ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO

The attractive new Jura IMPRESSA F7 (www.us.jura.com/) is the first Jura automatic coffee center to feature the revolutionary Aroma+ grinder, for perfect aroma in all its fullness in half the grinding time. Faster and more precise, this new grinder helps make the IMPRESSA F7 the smart choice for those who appreciate superior coffee, espresso, ristretto and cappuccino. The Jura IMPRESSA F7 is available at Sur La Table, with an actual retail price of $1,799.

Jura IMPRESSA F7 with Cool Control Basic. (PRNewsFoto/Jura)

Its easy operation – including an intuitive operating concept with centrally positioned preparation buttons – makes it simple and convenient to create your own coffee bar at home and a high-speed thermoblock heating system adds to its efficiency, producing delicious bean-to-cup specialty beverages in a flash.

The advanced frothing system embodies Jura’s fine foam technology, for delicious milk foam with a feather-like consistency. The coffee and milk spouts are height-adjustable from 2.6 to 4.4 inches to accommodate a variety of cup sizes, and integrated cup illumination in amber and white enhance the brewing experience.

Highly energy-efficient, the IMPRESSA F7 is ready to brew when you are, cup by cup, with each cup easily personalized to your tastes. The automatic switch-off, integrated energy-saving mode and the Zero Energy Switch© that completely disconnects the machine from the power supply, make this a highly energy-efficient model. Perfectly poised to add style in a big way, the machine has sleek lines and comes in stylish Piano Black. It is 11.2 by 14 by 17.5 inches.

The coffee experience can be enhanced with optional Jura accessories such as the Jura Cup Warmer and Jura Cool Control Basic, which stores and chills either 20 or 34 ounces of milk on the countertop.

Jura offers a variety of automatic coffee centers, with actual retail prices ranging from $799 to $5,499.  For more information, visit www.us.jura.com.

POM Wonderful® Rings in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

POMEGRANATE SEASON KICKS OFF WITH LAUNCH OF SIMPLY WONDERFUL DIGITAL MAGAZINE, NEW CHEF SERIES RECIPES AND OTHER POM-INSPIRED IDEAS FOR FALL

POM Wonderful, the largest producer of Wonderful variety pomegranates in the U.S., kicks off pomegranate season with the launch of their Simply Wonderful digital magazine (simplywonderful.tumblr.com) featuring all things pomegranate, including POM POMS Fresh Arils. With a resealable container, enclosed plastic spoon and only 100 calories per 4.3oz serving, POM POMS make enjoying fresh pomegranates on-the-go easier than ever. (PRNewsFoto/POM Wonderful)

POM Wonderful, the largest producer of Wonderful variety pomegranates in the U.S., celebrates the return of pomegranate season. This month, POM Wonderful began harvest to bring produce aisles all things pomegranate, including fresh pomegranates, POM POMS Fresh Arils and 100% Pomegranate Juice. To honor the legendary fruit and its versatility, POM Wonderful has unveiled a new digital magazine, www.simplywonderful.tumblr.com. The site features vibrant, shareable content daily, including ideas and inspirations on how to incorporate the revered fruit’s sweet burst of flavor into holiday entertaining, seasonal recipes and more.

With more than 15,000 acres of orchards in Central California, POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of

POM Wonderful, the largest producer of Wonderful variety pomegranates in the U.S., kicks off pomegranate season with the launch of their Simply Wonderful digital magazine (simplywonderful.tumblr.com) featuring new Chef Series recipes and other POM-spired ideas for fall. (PRNewsFoto/POM Wonderful)

fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States.  POM Wonderful grows, handpicks and juices its own pomegranates.  By managing the entire production process from tree to bottle, the company guarantees that its products come from only one source – 100% California-grown POM Wonderful pomegranates.

As an industry and culinary leader, POM Wonderful aligns with distinguished chefs for its annual Chef Series to develop and choose new recipes that celebrate unique and inspiring ways to cook with fresh pomegranates. This year’s Chef Series collection, from nationally acclaimed chefs and culinary experts such as Hugh Acheson, Hung Huynh, Michael Mina and Charlie Palmer, are showcased on Simply Wonderful. Recipes for the holiday season using these sweet but tart ruby gems include savory entrées, appetizers, cocktails and dessert.  Collaborating with chefs for nearly a decade, POM Wonderful and the 2013 Chef Series features a variety of dishes ranging from pomegranate guacamole to spice-crusted duck breast with POM-infused duck jus, and hamachi crudo with POM vinaigrette to POM panna cotta.

In addition, Simply Wonderful spotlights engaging content from local chefs, nutrition experts and others in the Tumblr community to demonstrate the fruit’s versatility with new usage tips. Pomegranate fans seeking visually-stunning inspirations can learn more about the fruit’s heritage and history as well as the pomegranates’ journey from tree to bottle. Just in time for National Pomegranate Month in November, Simply Wonderful followers can also discover easy tips and tricks on how to best select, open and enjoy the seasonal fruit, which is only available between October and January. For consumers seeking other ways to enjoy fresh pomegranates, including juice or as a seasonal snack, the site delivers unique twists on time-honored usage ideas for POM Wonderful 100% Pure Pomegranate Juice and POM POMS Fresh Arils, a resealable package of ready-to-eat arils.

“The seasonality of POM Wonderful fresh pomegranates is what makes this festive fruit’s return every October so special to consumers,” said Marc Seguin, vice president of marketing, POM Wonderful. “We want to inspire families – whether you’re a chef, home cook or holiday party host – to seize upon pomegranates’ versatility during its limited season.  Simply Wonderful is the perfect resource to learn how experts and other families are easily incorporating this storied fruit into holiday recipes and everyday dishes. There’s no better way for consumers to help celebrate pomegranate season than by sharing content on Simply Wonderful.”

Simply Wonderful encourages followers to fête everything there is to love about the fall, including fresh pomegranates, and to share what they find “simply wonderful” this time of year. Followers may tag their posts with #simplywonderful on Tumblr or Pinterest, and POM Wonderful will reveal their favorites.

“POM Wonderful recognizes that there are countless things Americans find so wonderful during the fall,” said Seguin. “We want to encourage followers to ‘find their fall’ and share with us their videos, images and other content about what makes this time of year so meaningful.”

POM Wonderful Fresh Pomegranates, POM POMS Fresh Arils and POM Wonderful 100% Pure Pomegranate Juice are available in the produce section at leading grocery, club and mass retailers. To learn more about POM Wonderful fresh pomegranates and POM POMS Fresh Arils, visit Facebook (www.facebook.com/POMWonderful) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/pomwonderful) with #POMWonderful.

Sexy Hair Cuts For A Cause With National Cut-A-Thon

HUNDREDS OF SALONS PARTICIPATE IN SECOND ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT TO BENEFIT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

More than 350 salons will band together in solidarity on Tuesday, October 22 for the second annual Caring is Sexy Cut-A-Thon, a marathon styling event organized by hair care brand Sexy Hair in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sexy Hair will donate 100% of the proceeds from each Cut-A-Thon appointment to Look Good Feel Better, a nonprofit organization that helps hundreds of thousands of women who are undergoing cancer cope with the devastating appearance-related side effects of treatment since the program began.

Sexy Hair. (PRNewsFoto/Sexy Hair)

Founded in 1998, Sexy Hair has become a “must have” for leading Hollywood celebrities. Headquartered in Chatsworth, Calif., Sexy Hair distributes professional hair care products in more than 45 countries and 60,000 licensed salons across the U.S. Widely known for its “big red can,” Sexy Hair Concepts® LLC is one of the fastest growing beauty care companies that create hair products that do what they say and say what they promise. It is the #1 hairspray brand in the U.S. with one can sold every four seconds. In 2013, Sexy Hair continued to make history announcing global hair icon Marilyn Monroe as the brand’s ambassador, embodying the brand’s tagline “Styles Change. Sexy is Forever.”

The Look Good Feel Better program is a collaboration of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, a charitable organization established by the Personal Care Products Council, the leading national trade association representing the global cosmetic and personal care products industry; the American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to saving lives from cancer; and the Professional Beauty Association, a national organization of more than 25,000 cosmetologists, wig experts, aestheticians, makeup artists and nail technicians.

Last year, the first ever Caring is Sexy Cut-A-Thon raised more than $115,000 for Look Good Feel Better in just one day, thanks to the compassionate participation from salons across the United States. This year, salons and stylists will continue their commitment and encourage people everywhere to help Sexy Hair surpass last year’s sizable donation by making an appointment for a haircut on Tuesday, October 22. A percentage of proceeds from each haircut will benefit the cause.

Sexy Hair has been a partner of Look Good Feel Better since 2009, raising close to half of a million dollars for the cause in that time.  The second annual Caring is Sexy Cut-A-Thon reaffirms Sexy Hair’s relationship with Look Good Feel Better and its commitment to the fight against breast cancer, while spreading the brand’s mission to share “sexy” confidence with others by feeling and doing good. Throughout the year and into 2014, Sexy Hair will continue its dedication to cancer awareness with additional programs and new products.

“After the widespread success of last year’s Cut-A-Thon, we continue to be extremely proud that our salons and stylists have come together yet again to pay it forward on October 22,” said Karl Heinz Pitsch, President and CEO of Sexy Hair.  “Unfortunately, too many families are touched by the effects of cancer in this country.  Sexy Hair is known for its creativity and celebration of individuality–we also value community and it is our hope to show just how sexy caring can be.”

More information on the Second Annual “Caring is Sexy Cut-A-Thon” is available on the brand’s on its Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/SexyHair and on Twitter @SexyHair. For a full list of participating salons and to learn more about the brand please visit www.sexyhaircutathon.com. For more information on all Sexy Hair products and where to find them, please visit www.sexyhair.com or call (800) 848-3383. You can also visit us on www.Facebook.com/SexyHair and on Twitter @SexyHair. For more information about Look Good Feel Better free workshops and other services available across the country, visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org.

Bling It On: UGG® Australia Launches In-Store Swarovski® Crystal Customization

UGG Australia is adding some bling to your step. Beginning October 19th,  UGG fans will have a sparkling new way to show their love for the UGG Classic Boot.  Launching in select US stores, the “Bling It On” Program enables customers to customize their coveted UGG staples through a selection of dazzling Swarovski crystal patterns and statement-making designs. Pricing on applications range from $5.00 – $75.00.

Over the years, UGG® Australia (www.uggaustralia.com) has built a reputation on luxury and comfort by using only the finest materials in the world, employing the highest standards of craftsmanship and delivering new and innovative styles well beyond the original sheepskin boots and slippers.  UGG Australia concept stores offer the ultimate brand experience with over 70 stores worldwide including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and Moscow.  UGG Australia operates on several social media platforms including Twitter, Vine, Pinterest, in addition to a branded blog entitled Plush Hour.

With the “Bling It On” Program, Swarovski Crystal Elements will be applied in stores to select UGG Australia classic product, including Classic mini, short and tall boots across gender and size ranges and on select loungewear and apparel (excluding toddler and infant).  The ‘Bling It On’ service will be performed in the store at time of purchase by trained sales associates.

UGG fans can get creative with a choice of 79 designs, including letters and numbers. Also available are hearts, stars, butterflies, skulls, smiley faces, crowns, bows and paws, and the list goes on.  Special location-inspired motifs give UGG fans around the globe a chance to represent their favorite city.  The sparkling hibiscus flower, two-toned peace sign and “Aloha” celebrate the expansion of the Hawaii store, a “Big Apple” inspired collection sets the tone in New York City, a “Sin City” series dazzles the Vegas lovers and a Georgia peach completes the assortment to introduce the new store location in Atlanta.

UGG(R) Australia custom Swarovski(R) crystal boots. (PRNewsFoto/UGG Australia)

“UGG customers are very engaged with the brand,” said UGG Australia president Connie Rishwain. “We’re committed to rewarding that loyalty by giving our customers a unique experience in our stores, and customizing their boots with Swarovski is a great way to do that.”

The following US UGG Australia concept stores will be the first to offer the ‘Bling It On’ service:

—  Madison Avenue, New York, NY

—  Meatpacking, New York, NY

—  SoHo, New York, NY

—  Upper West Side, New York, NY

—  The Westchester, White Plains, NY

—  Aventura Mall, Miami, FL

—  Lenox Square Mall, Atlanta, GA (opening 11.7.13)

—  Mall of America, Bloomington, MN (opening 10.24.13)

—  Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, NV

—  Americana at Brand, Glendale, CA

—  Fashion Valley Mall, San Diego, CA

—  South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA

—  Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA

—  Honolulu Hyatt Regency, Honolulu, HI

UGG concept stores in Europe and Asia will be adding the “Bling It On” program in November, and additional US locations will be doing so early in 2014.

Rent the Runway to Unveil First Showroom Location in Partnership With Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue Flagship Store

Designer Rental Company and Iconic Fashion Retailer Create Innovative Shopping Experience

Rent the Runway (www.renttherunway.com), the leading destination for designer dress and accessory rentals, has unveiled an exclusive 1400-square-foot showroom on the second floor of New York City’s iconic Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue flagship store. Boasting a rotating selection of the trendiest dresses and accessories from Rent the Runway’s 175 designer brands, women can now try on dresses in advance of renting and work directly with a Rent the Runway Go-To Girl personal stylist to ensure they look and feel their best for every occasion. As Rent the Runway’s first brick-and-mortar retail partnership, they are bringing the online rental experience to life and creating a destination for today’s modern woman who wants access to luxury fashion but with the ease and convenience of a personal stylist who knows her most pressing needs.  Customers will be able to reserve rentals for all upcoming occasions – from a wedding to a Saturday night out – or take their dresses and accessories with them directly from the Rent the Runway showroom located in the Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue store.

Customers can book an appointment online at www.renttherunway.com/henribendel and create their style profile including personal information such as size, shape and style preferences. They can also add inspiration dresses to guide their Go-To Girl prior to their appointment. Upon arriving at Rent the Runway at Henri Bendel, customers will be greeted by a Go-To Girl, who will provide a one-on-one styling consultation as they try on dresses and work to complete their head-to-toe look for all upcoming occasions. Each fitting room will be equipped with a scanner and iPad for their stylist to scan each dress tried on which will upload to their “Virtual Closet.” Customers can add notes to each dress they try on, and later view their closet at any time on www.renttherunway.com for future reference when booking rentals, blending a personalized shopping experience with innovative technology for the utmost in customer service.

Rent the Runway to Unveil First Showroom Location in Partnership With Henri Bendel. (PRNewsFoto/Rent the Runway)

Walk-in appointments are also welcome. Customers can easily browse dresses organized by occasion – from black tie and cocktail party, to date night or wedding – from designers such as Badgley Mischka, Vera Wang and ML Monique Lhiullier, among many others. Following customers’ four or eight day rental, they can either return their dresses directly to Rent the Runway at Henri Bendel or send them back via the provided pre-paid mailing envelope.

Rent the Runway has transformed the retail industry by making designer dress and accessory rentals a convenient and accessible luxury experience for millions of women. With door-to-door delivery, a free second-size, and access to personal stylists, Rent the Runway is a service that enables women to look and feel their most confident for any occasion. At 90% off retail, Rent the Runway provides the Cinderella experience for women everywhere.

“It’s become clear to us at Rent the Runway that our customer is the true go-getter girl – she is smart and busy; she loves fashion but wants it easily and at the highest level of service.  Henri Bendel is the perfect partner for us to innovate offline as they are also known for the spectacular customer experiences they offer through their stores,” said Jennifer Hyman, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway. “With the ability to try on the designer dresses that would be paired with your newest on-trend Henri Bendel accessory purchase, women can alleviate their fit concerns, drop by after work for that last minute event, and more confidently book dresses for the entire season.”

Henri Bendel (www.henribendel.com), Manhattan’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique has long influenced the shape of American fashion with an unmistakable sense of style and a keen eye for the new and the next in women’s fashion accessories and gifts. One of New York’s chicest shopping destinations; the company now owns and operates 30 stores in the United States.

“The Rent the Runway experience perfectly complements the Henri Bendel brand,” stated Scott Schramm, SVP of Henri Bendel.  “Both Henri Bendel and Rent the Runway girls are looking to discover what’s new and next in fashion and accessories.  Bringing Rent the Runway’s online experience to life in our 5(th) Avenue store is exciting and unexpected.  We like to constantly surprise and delight our customers.”

Rent the Runway at Henri Bendel is located at 712 Fifth Avenue on Floor 2M in New York City. The showroom will be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Saturday and from 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Sundays. Rent the Runway at Henri Bendel will also host a “Girls Night Out” event series with various beauty partners, offering women complimentary nail services, makeovers and additional beauty services to complete their head-to-toe look during the holiday season.

Holiday 2013: Olympic & World Champion Skaters Light Up The Ice At Galleria Dallas For Macy’s 2013 Grand Tree Lighting Celebration

They say everything is bigger in Texas and nowhere else in the country can you see it better displayed during the holidays than from the center of the ice rink with the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree and at the Macy’s Grand Tree Lighting Celebration at Galleria Dallas (www.galleriadallas.com), Nov. 29 – Dec. 21, 2013. Each free holiday show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances from Olympic, World and National champions and local children performing around the illustrious 95-foot-tall Christmas tree. This year’s featured guest skaters/performers include 2002 Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes, Four-time World Champion Kurt Browning, U.S. Bronze Medalist and U.S. World Team Competitors Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre, 2011 U.S. Champion Ryan Bradley, and U.S. Junior Men’s Champion Keegan Messing.

 

Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus adds to the holiday festivities at Galleria Dallas. (PRNewsFoto/Galleria Dallas)

Upon arrival at Galleria Dallas, the holiday experience is a part of every touch point. Drivers are assisted by Galleria’s red-suited, Santa-inspired parking directors as they park in one of the center’s 10,000 covered parking spaces. For out-of- town guests, the two-time Starwood Property of the Year Westin Galleria is the destination for holiday fun, with on-property access to Galleria Dallas’ 200 stores like Michael Kors, H&M, Zara, Nordstrom, Brahmin, Louis Vuitton, lululemon athletica, Bachendorf’s Jewelers, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, American Girl and more.  No matter what you are hungry for, Galleria is home to some of Dallas’ best dining with The Grill on the Alley, Mi Cocina, The Second Floor Bistro & Bar, Grand Lux Cafe, The Oceanaire with 35 total dining options all at your fingertips. For younger visitors, make plans to visit Santa for photos with the kids, enjoy the free Slappy’s Holiday Circus family shows and hear the sounds of holiday music with a full schedule of live holiday musical entertainment.  Best of all, the center offers extended holiday hours, so guests can enjoy holiday shopping and entertainment even longer!

The country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree and the Macy’s Grand Tree Lighting Celebration at Galleria Dallas. (PRNewsFoto/Galleria Dallas)

MACY’S GRAND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION SCHEDULE

Friday, Nov. 29 at noon

Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.

Kurt Browning, Four-time Canadian champion, three-time Olympic team member, three-time world professional champion.

Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre, Two-time U.S. bronze medalists and bronze medal winners at the 2008 Four Continents Championships, guest-starred in Fox’s Glee and competed on America’s Got Talent.

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. 

Ryan Bradley, 2011 U.S. champion, 2007 U.S. silver medalist and three-time U.S. Collegiate Champion.

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. 

Keegan Messing, U.S. Junior Men’s Champion, two-time (2011, 2012) Coupe de Nice champion, 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy bronze medalist and fourth place at the 2010 World Junior Championships.

Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. 

Sarah Hughes, Olympic Gold Medalist, 5-time United States National Medalist, Cover of TIME and Sports Illustrated magazines.

Biotherm Homme Announces The Appointment Of François Gabart And Bixente Lizarazu As The New Ambassadors Of The Brand

For more than 25 years Biotherm has developed innovative treatments specially formulated for men and women, combining powerful ingredients from the aquatic environment to fresh textures. This week, Biotherm Homme, the men’s skincare division,  announced a partnership with two new ambassadors, François Gabart and Bixente Lizarazu, accomplished athletes who have constantly pushed their limits.

Biotherm is a French luxury skin care company acquired in 1970 and owned by L’Oréal under the Luxury Products division. It is developed and manufactured in research laboratories in Monaco and originated from mineral water. In early 20th century, the French biologist Mme Jeanine MARISSAL discovered mineral thermal spring waters under Pyrenees mountain in the southern part of France which contained thermal plankton, supposedly a key to healthy skin and a potent skin rejuvenator. She applied for intellectual property rights on this discovery. In 1952, intellectual property rights were acquired and she used it in skin care products. Thus, the ‘therm’ in Biotherm comes from thermal plankton, an ingredient found in all Biotherm products. ‘Bio’ comes from the profession of the founder biologist.

François Gabart (born 23 March 1983 in Saint-Michel-d’Entraygues, France) is a French professional offshore yacht racer who won the 2012-13 Vendée Globe in 78 days 2 hours 16 minutes, setting a new race record and sees the new partnership as an union of like-minds: “We [Biotherm Homme and I] share the same passion for the underwater world. We need the marine element me to navigate, Biotherm skin. I am very proud to participate in the Biotherm Homme adventure! “

Basque Bixente Lizarazu (born 9 December 1969 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz) is a former football left defender who played most notably for Bordeaux and Bayern Munich, as well as the French national team. In a twelve-year international career from 1992 to 2004, Lizarazu played in three European championships and two World Cups for France, winning the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. Before moving to Germany, Lizarazu played for Girondins de Bordeaux, where he played in the 1996 UEFA Cup Final against Bayern; and Athletic Bilbao. He has won six Bundesliga championships with Bayern Munich, as well as five German Cups, the Champions League, and the Intercontinental Cup. On winning the Intercontinental Cup in 2001, he became the first player to be a concurrent European and World champion in club and international football.

Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur Launches Baileys® Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream with Stylish Shots On The Go Pop-Up Photo Booths in New York City

CELEBRATING LIFE, EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE. STAY STYLISH. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

Baileys(R) Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream. (PRNewsFoto/Baileys(R) Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream)

To celebrate the launch of Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon, the newest addition to the Baileys® Irish Cream collection, the company is taking to the streets of New York City to host pop-up photo booths giving ladies the chance to take their own “Stylish Shots on the Go!”

Baileys(R) Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream Launches Stylish Shots On The Go Pop-Up Photo Booths. (PRNewsFoto/Baileys(R) Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream)

Baileys launched in Ireland in 1974. It is now available in 180 markets worldwide and is the number one selling liqueur in the world. Baileys is currently ranked 7th among all distilled spirits sold worldwide and enjoys 70 percent share of the total Irish Cream Liqueur Market around the world. The new liqueur is a modern twist on the classic Irish Cream, which blends fine Madagascar vanilla and cinnamon for a unique Baileys taste experience. Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon joins Baileys Original Irish Cream, Baileys with a hint of Hazelnut, Baileys with a hint of Caramel, and Baileys with a hint of Coffee, as a proud product of the Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur portfolio. Owned by Diageo plc, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur contents are a blend of Irish whiskey, fresh double cream and other fine ingredients.

Inspired by the new signature drink, the Glamour Shot, the photo booths are answering the call of women everywhere, “Can someone take our picture?” To ensure that no tresses fall flat and no flyaways are forever caught on film, guests will enjoy complimentary hair touch-ups from DreamDry stylists so each pony, braid and pinup is perfectly coiffed. You can spot the Baileys “Stylish Shots on the Go” photo booths at the hottest intersection in the Meatpacking District – 14th Street, 9th Ave and Hudson Street – on Friday, October 18th, Saturday, October 19th, Friday, October 25th, and Saturday, October 26th from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

In order to celebrate the newest liqueur and give back to the community, Baileys has partnered with Young Executives for Success (Y.E.S!), a volunteer branch of Dress for Success that provides its members with volunteer, fundraising and networking opportunities to champion the mission of Dress for Success. Dress for Success is a non-profit organization that provides interview attire and career development tools to low-income women in more than 125 cities in 15 countries.

To create the Glamour Shot drink at home for a truly glam Girl’s Night In, combine one ounce of Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream and half an ounce of Goldschläger® Cinnamon Schnapps to a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled shot glass rimmed with edible gold flakes to prepare the most stylish shot of the evening and delight your girlfriends with your divine hostess skills!

“Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon is such a fabulous addition to the existing Baileys Irish Cream collection and we’re so excited to showcase that with the Stylish Shots on the Go photo booth,” said Stephanie Jacoby, Director, Liqueurs Portfolio. “Through our partnerships with DreamDry and Y.E.S!, we hope to bring a touch of style and sense of philanthropy to the streets of New York by donating $1 for each photo taken to Y.E.S!, up to $5,000. As always, Baileys encourages everyone to stay stylish by celebrating responsibly and always designating a driver for the evening if you’re out with your girlfriends.”

Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon is now available nationwide wherever spirits-based beverages are sold for a suggested retail price of $21 for a 750 ml bottle. For more information on Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon please visit the Baileys Fan Page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BaileysUS or www.Baileys.com. For more information on the Baileys brand, please visit us at www.BAILEYS.com.

Uncle Goose® Gets Ghoulish With The Unveiling Of ‘Stack and Scare’ Collection

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Uncle Goose® (www.UncleGoose.com) continues to redefine the toy wooden block category with the introduction of Stack and Scare, a four-set collection that combines comic book sensibility, transformer-like gadgetry, rock n’ roll aesthetic and high-design appeal to recast the proverbial bedtime story villain as imaginative art that begs to be played with.  The Stack and Scare line comes in four sets of “monsters” with suggested retail price of $48 per set.

Uncle Goose(R) continues to redefine the toy wooden block category with the introduction of Stack and Scare, a four-set collection that combines comic book sensibility, transformer-like gadgetry, rock n’ roll aesthetic and high-design appeal to recast the proverbial bedtime story villain as imaginative art that begs to be played with. Visit UncleGoose.com for additional details. (PRNewsFoto/Uncle Goose)

The Stack and Scare set represents the first collaboration with Seattle, Wash.-based Invisible Creature®, the design and illustration studio known worldwide for legendary album artwork on behalf of Foo Fighters, Nirvana, My Morning Jacket as well as award winning design work for Target stores and Seattle’s Best Coffee®.

“We’ve been working with Don Clark at Invisible Creature for almost a year now on this collaboration that steps way outside of the traditional wooden block structure,” said Pete Bultman, proprietor of Uncle Goose. “I expect great things out of our collaborative efforts because we choose to work with really inspiring artists.  But I have to say, Stack and Scare ends up even better than I imagined.  It’s possibly the coolest set of blocks we’ve ever introduced.”

Uncle Goose’s traditional alphabet blocks feature non-toxic inks and are made from sustainable basswood sources from the U.S. The unique blocks are stocked in museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art and Guggenheim Museum.

Founded in 1983, Uncle Goose exists in an era of smart phones, tablets and video games, yet it chooses to step back more than 100 years to make wooden alphabet, decorative and other specialty wooden blocks by hand from its company-owned facility in Grand Rapids, Mich. Simple, creative, old-fashioned (and maybe a little quirky), the essence of Uncle Goose can be found in its love of learning, design, and creativity. Uncle Goose blocks are sold in toy stores, design shops, museums and boutiques across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Africa.  For more information, visit www.unclegoose.com.