The top stories from the week of November 30, 2015

All Eyes on the City of Lights On the heels of the tragedy in Paris last Friday, I connected with the Symbol of Peace for Paris, illustrated by artist Jean Jullien (see left).  His poignant painting went viral and quickly became a unifying symbol internationally.  ~ Alana M.   “While it is hard to put any sort of business as usual in light of the recent attacks and the even larger implications they have for future safety of European countries and America – I thought that Vanessa Friedman addressed the point very well in her piece about the importance of art…

As a runner of three years, this was my first New York City Marathon, not as a competitor, but as a friend + team member. One of the world’s biggest marathons, the TCS New York City Marathon, and this past November 1st marked its 45th anniversary! This marathon kicks off at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island into Brooklyn, across the Pulaski Bridge into Queens, over the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan, all while getting a glimpse of the South Bronx before finishing at Central Park. Although, I was not among those running the marathon, as an active member of the…

We were so very proud to kick off a blog series on FarmacyBeauty.com this week with Jamie Graber of Gingersnaps Organic on the eve of her first book launch. The best kept secret (no longer) is that Jamie actually worked with us here as an assistant of Mark Veeder’s many moons ago. She was an entrepreneur at heart and health nut way back then and we are so happy to see her follow her dreams and succeed in such a terrific way. GO Jamie GO!   The future is here! Having only seen back to the future for the first…

Turns out Sir Richard enjoyed reading “In-N-Out Burger” almost as much as we did.

Will is drawn to how Google marketed Google Photos, their photo & video storage solution, by using social media last weekend. With the #paywithaphoto activation, Google’s decal-ed Belgian wafel trucks were located in various parts for passersby (or wafel-seekers) to pay for a wafel by searching for a random photo within a time limit. Margaret is fascinated by the way THINX is revolutionizing the feminine hygiene industry by creating a leak-resistant, microfiber underwear that eradicates the need for feminine hygiene products. As part of THINX’S mission they are donating via a Buy-One-Give-One model to Uganda-based organization AFRIPads, making reusable feminine hygiene…

  In an effort to stop slouching, Rachel went straight to the App store to download Nekoze. The free web app monitors your posture and a scary cat pops up and meows until you’ve corrected it. Slouching and “um”s are a thing of the past here at VP+C.   Rachel also found the coolest new workout spot. We fancy ourselves as a group of publicists who come up with really innovative and dynamic ideas, so we know good PR when we see it. Hats off to Nike for integrating a fitness studio in its SoHo showroom!     Michelle is…

Meg’s gearing up to give her pad a much needed pick me up, which is why she’s digging the design tips that today’s top NY designers are dishing out.

This month we’re feeling Fava Bean (by Valspar)! It’s energetic yet subdued, and whether or not you go green this shade is sure to make you smile. Here’s why the hue has us inspired: Jackie Jives with Avocado  Creating meals based on color is a great way to shake things up in the kitchen. Even better, the best colors are found in oh-so-good-for-you fruits and vegetables. Cue, the Avocado! For me, avocados are an instant reminder of the good life, and are a treat that I can put in and on everything! Some examples: use it on a sandwich to replace high…

Margaux is fascinated by the intricate work and detail that goes into the making of a single couture gown.