Lifestyle – Page 2 – Pearls and Paris

What do you get the guy in your life that has it all?

Here are a few items that are sure to be a hit this holiday season!

1. Do you have a Fisherman in your life? Lucky Tackle Box is the premier monthly subscription box in fishing. For one low monthly fee, Lucky Tackle Box will ship a box jam-packed full of the best new lures and baits every month! You can do a month subscription or pre-purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month package.

2. A pair of classic shades will always be a perfect gift in my opinion. The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is simply the most recognizable style in sunglasses. Always classic, always in style.

3. Some people might think socks are an odd gift, but I think they are actually a really great gift, especially when you can let the person you are gifting them to, show off their personality. This pre-assorted, 4-piece gift set, from FunSocks makes the perfect present for the guy in your life that constantly lives in dress socks but wants to make his look a little more bold…. and bright!

4. Thoughtfully is one of my favorite sites for gift buying for every special occasion and holiday. This Branded & Grilled BBQ set is perfect for the BBQ King in your life. This gift set includes a stainless steel basting mug, silicone brush with wood handle, two delicious sauces, and a customizable branding iron to add the finishing touch to their perfectly charred creations.

5. Give the gift of scent this year dressed in a limited edition bottle. For this festive season, Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo seduces with a ‘shiny black&gold’ dress code inspired by the most magnetic outfit of the year, made of luxurious studs. Inside, the iconic oriental woody fragrance.

6. Do you have a GOT lover in the family? Diageo has officially unveiled the Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection. The collection is a set of eight whiskies intended to “honor the great houses and the Night’s Watch” with single malts from Cardhu, Clynelish, Dalwhinnie, Lagavulin, Oban, Royal Lochnagar, The Singleton, and Talisker. This would be a great gift for not only a Game of Thrones fan, but a Whisky lover.

Books wash away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

This is one of my favorite quotes to describe why I have such a love for books and discovering new places where I can go to get lost in-between pages. When the Indigo team reached out to me, to see if I was interested in partnering for their new (& first!) location in the US, I was really intrigued to see what their company was all about. After checking out their site, I couldn’t have said YES to this opportunity quick enough. A new bookstore?! Yes – but they are so much more than that.

Launched in Canada in 1997, Indigo is the world’s first cultural department store—a physical and digital place inspired by, and led with, books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle & gifting products, and the creative people who help make it happen.

Indigo is the place to go to when you want to be inspired, unwind, and unplug

Stepping into their new store at the Mall at Short Hills I was immediately drawn in. First by how large the store is but then by how everything is coordinated into separate shops/sections that still intertwine your love for books as you walk through each one. As you go through each section, there is literally something for EVERYONE.

BookShop: As soon as you walk in the store you are surrounded by books of all genres! Indigo’s expansive selection and curation of books connects customers to authors and ideas—past and present—who inspire their reading life.

Home Beautiful: This was one of my favorite sections in the store. You can find anything from decorative pillows, baskets, candles and coffee table books – just to name a few.

Joy of the Table: Head to this section if you are looking for cook books, dinner & tableware, cutting boards, host gifts or if you need a little inspo on table decor and how to bring it all together.

A Room of Her Own: This section offers a selection of books on fashion and timeless style, fashion accessories, totes, journals, jewelry, candles and literature.

The Paper Shop: Cards, Journals, Notebooks, Home Office accessories – name it, this section has it.

IndigoKIDS: Being a mom, this section was a total highlight for me. Endless rows of children’s books, the most current & popular toys, a reading section, an activity section and so much more. I love when stores allow your children to be just that when shopping.

IndigoBABY: This is the premiere destination for beautiful, consciously created baby essentials and irresistible baby gifts. The essential books for Baby’s First Library, eco-friendly nursery necessities, silver keepsakes, cuddly stuffed animals, the most adorable onesies and stylish accessories for new parents.

The Wellness Shop: [Nourish. Sleep. Mindful Meditation] There is something inspiring and supportive for every age and stage of the journey in this section. From fitness gear to energy- balancing crystals to plush robes and self care books.

They also have a section dedicated to magazines, games, thoughtful gift ideas, and teas & sweets.

Indigo is one those stores where you can literally spend hours browsing and have a long list of items you just MUST HAVE. They also were in the process of opening up a cafe within the store which I think will be a huge hit with the customers and locals. I can totally see myself hanging there and working on my laptop. They also host a lot of events in store, like storytime and book signings. I also have to note that all of the staff were beyond helpful and super nice. I think customer service plays a big role in how consumers see a brand, and they are represented so well in that store!

If you are in the tri-state area, make sure you head to the Mall at Short Hills to check out Indigo. Click HERE for more information on the events taking place Grand Opening weekend [Oct 27 + 28]

This post was brought to you in collaboration with Indigo, but as always, all opinions are my own.

Thank you to Cybex for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

When you become a parent, there are a million things you will worry about, but the safety of your little one while driving should’t be one. I have partnered with Cybex to break down all of the protection features on their latest car seat – the Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0.

The Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0 was developed to prevent the rising number of hot infant car deaths and even goes a step further to actually monitor the well being of your child while the vehicle is in motion through the smart chest clip. If your child is accidentally left alone or unbuckles themselves, the essential alert will go off through the caregiver’s cellphone (the app is not required to receive alerts so you can focus on safe driving) as well as the receiver that is installed in your vehicles OBD2 port. This state-of-the-art safety technology is designed so there is no need to reinstall each time you drive, just keep the receiver plugged for peace of mind during your daily drives. The app is also super user friendly and provides guidance on installation, how-to videos, FAQ’s and more to help prevent misuse.

We spend a lot of time in the car between daycare drop offs, visiting family and road trips so safety and comfort will always be my #1 concern when it comes to Victor. Another one of our favorite features of the Cybex Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0 is the adjustable linear side impact protection system which increases the safety if their is a side impact collision. When used properly, it can reduce side impact forces by up to 25%.

Since making the switch to the Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0, Victor points out every morning how much he loves his car seat. To hear a 2.5 year old kid be so vocal about something like that is pretty funny but it makes me feel good knowing he’s riding comfortably but also safe!

Retailing for $329.99, the Cybex Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0 is the All Star of car seats. It’s priced amazing, it will grow with your child from newborn to 65lbs but best and most of all is reliable and safe. Click HERE to get more information on all the amazing features the Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0 has.

This post may contain referral/affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own.

Box of Style by The Zoe Report is a seasonal subscription box curated by The Zoe Report Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Zoe and her team of editors. This subscription box ships out 4 times a year and contains an assortment of at least 5 full-sized fashion, beauty and lifestyle products that can be styled together or worn on their own!

Here’s a look at their Winter 2017 box.

1. Rachel Zoe for Box of Style Clutch, retail value: $125

2. House of Harlow 1960 Mesa Earrings, retail value: $115

3. Unreal Fur Faux Fur Stole, retail value: $85

4. Osea Essential Hydrating Oil, retail value: $68

5. Tarte Sex Kitten Liquid Liner, retail value: $20

6. Sugar Paper The Agenda, retail value: $48

How amazing are all these products?

You can get all 6 of these luxury items for $99.99! Click HERE to get more information and use promo code: BOSWINTER20 for $20 off a seasonal subscription OR BOS20 for $20 off an annual subscription.

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

‘Tis the season… to upgrade our little ones wardrobes!

The holidays are upon us and between pictures, parties, Christmas Eve/Day and New Year Eve celebrations – I knew I needed to pick up a few things for Victor. Our one, go to shop, is always OshKosh B’gosh! They consistently have fashionable and on trend pieces at a great price point. I love that I can pick up a super cute outfit, dressy shoes, socks and everything in between with a visit to just one store. While I love keeping Victor fashionable I also want to keep his outfits age-appropriate and OshKosh B’gosh does exactly that.

Here are some of my favorite looks!