Dear Pennies & Pens, It’s Pen here to review the Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, the Naturally Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Body Lotion, and the Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash by St. Ives. I received these products in March and since that time I’ve had a chance to use them all several times. Honestly, before receiving [...]
Now Let Me Ink That Page…Pen’s Rhythm Nation
Dear Pennies & Pens, I am so excited to be relaunching the music section of de la Pen which will be titled “Pen’s Rhythm Nation”. S/O to the world’s best business partner @CachaLopez for helping me come up with the name. For those wondering why I chose that title, I chose it because I love Janet Jackson! [...]
Press Pen: Introducing Perfect Pearl
Dear Pennies & Pens, So my New York Fashion Week actually kicked off with a beauty brunch at Barneys. Luxury skin care company, Pearl World Inc just announced the launch of Perfect Pearl ™ a safe, functional and luxurious skin care product line for mothers and babies. In essence, they hosted a brunch for the media and VIP [...]
Press Pen: Sleep Studio Press Preview
Dear Pennies & Pens, Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Sleep Studio press preview. Sleep Studio is an innovative lifestyle brand that offers a variety of products and services that promote better sleep. In fact, President and CEO, Michael Rothbard says, “By offering a single destination for a comprehensive assortment of products [...]
Press Pen: Salon Series by Ouidad at Sephora
Dear Pennies & Pens, Earlier this week I went to a press preview for the “Salon Series by Ouidad” at Sephora. For over 25 years, Ouidad has been creating innovative hair treatments for all hair types. Ouidad does specialize in hair products for curly hair but with such amazing products, I’d recommend it for any [...]
Press Pen: QVC Beauty Event Product Review
Dear Pennies & Pens, It’s Pen here to review the beauty products I received after attending QVC’s Beauty Event here in NYC. Below is a video I shot where I discuss all the products and which ones I liked best. Also, here’s a list of the products I tried just in case you’d like to [...]
L.A. Confidential: Catch the Summer Blues
Dear Pennies and Pens, When the first day of summer hit Southern California in June, the deep blue sea sparkled under a Tiffany’s blue sky—the juxtaposition of color was like seeing a sapphire stone in the classic jewelry box. Taking in the scene while riding seaside along the Pacific Coast Highway, cobalt, azure, cerulean sparkles [...]
Press Pen: Crabtree & Evelyn CITRON Product Review
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkXuwNIoP28] Products Reviewed: CITRON Skin Smoothing Body Scrub – $18.00 CITRON Skin Cleansing Bath & Shower Gel – $18.00 CITRON Refreshing Body Bar – $10.00 CITRON Skin Quenching Body Lotion – $18.00 CITRON Skin Indulging Body Souffle` – $28.00 Crabtree & Evelyn Lip Butters Check Out Crabtree & Evelyn’s website for more info and to [...]
Press Pen: Sabon NYC SoHo Boutique Opening
Dear Pennies, It’s Press Pen here to report on the opening of Sabon NYC’s SoHo Boutique. The private event took place on Tuesday evening. First off, I must say that this was truly one of the better events I’ve been to, and trust me, I go to a lot (as you can see on this [...]











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