Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Celebrating the #GreatestMom is Easy w/ Mother's Day Buying Guide Selections from @BestBuy + #TwitterParty!

#ad: Ascending Butterfly is a member of Best Buy's WOLF Blogger Program and this is a Sponsored Post. Compensation in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or product/services at no or reduced cost has been exchanged, as always, all opinions are my own!

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Are you an On-The-Go-Mom? A juggler? Did you sign a new client, close several deals and still make it to soccer practice, the recital, or the school play without missing a beat?

Kids today are tremendously 'over-scheduled', and you know what that means? MOM IS TOO!

I am and always will be a Gadget/Tech Geek, don't let the Fashion and Beauty on these pages confuse you, When it comes to Electronics I always want the newest toy. What clothing stores were to my sisters, Electronics stores are to me.

I have vowed to turn my Mama Butterfly into a Gadget Loving Mom, and I've got a few ideas on Mother's Day Gifts to help over-scheduled Moms use technology to keep up with their 'extreme juggling acts' - The Best Buy Gift Center gave me some great ideas:


iconSamsung Galaxy S 5
You can press on the image above to get a Samsung Galaxy S 5 for your Mom!
Lenovo Yoga 2 Two-in-one 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop
Lenovo Yoga 2 - Two-in-one 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive (So I might want to keep this one for ME - Don't judge me! LOL)
Plantronics Voyager
Plantronics Voyager Edge Bluetooth Headset - Includes Charging Case with rechargeable battery, vehicle charger, micro USB cable, S, M and Large silicone ear tips and a clip on ear loop!

Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bose - QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones (Thought you'd like to know that 74 Best Buy Customers rated these a 4.7 out of 5 stars! Check them out!)

Studio C Hide N Chic Expandable Laptop Tote Bag
Studio C - Hide N Chic Expandable Laptop Tote Bag - Black - This is so New York Mom! I'm sure my Mama Butterfly would love to tote her tech in this HAUTE number! Yes Please!

Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo 38765BBR battery
Quickly and easily recharge your cell phone, tablet or gaming device with the Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo 38765BBR battery which features up to 6000 mAh capacity to keep your devices powered and ready for use.
HP Envy 120 Wireless e-All-In-One Printer
HP - Envy 120 Wireless e-All-In-One Printer - Not only does it print, copy and scan it also offers fast data transfer from a wireless connection. (Perfect in the kitchen to print out recipes when cooking 'large' family dinners' so mom doesn't haven't to worry about staining her tablet. Laminate the recipe page in plastic and you can use it multiple times!)




Samsung Gear 2 Smart Watch with Heart Rate Monitor
Samsung Gear 2 Smart Watch with Heart Rate Monitor Gold/Brown Metallic - The Bluetooth interface lets you compatibility sync data with your Samsung Phone or Tablet and helps you monitor your fitness progress too!
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But Wait There's MORE! A TWITTER PARTY!!!!


#GreatestMom Twitter Party

Best Buy is sending Ascending Butterfly to the Mom 2.0 Summit in Atlanta this week, and I will be sharing everything I learn with my butterflies of course, but I will also be co-hosting this twitter party! So please be sure to tweet me a hello and let me know you are on! Want to know what you can WIN?

Don't forget to RSVP! One of Four $25 Best Buy eGift Cards and Two Grand Prize Winners will win an Insignia Flex Tablet:

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MY TAKE:

I am always on the go, and having the right tools for the job is crucial for me. It's always driven me nuts that the only time people feature tech buying gift guide recommendations is for Dads or Graduates, Moms need and use technology too! Thankfully Best Buy has a little something for everyone!

Don't tell them you heard it here, but a little birdie told me this upcoming twitter party is NOT the only one, so stay tuned butterflies!


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What Best Buy Gift are you getting your mom for Mother's Day?

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

My Spring #Fashion FAVES + Enter for a chance to win a $100 #GiftCard to shop at @IGIGI

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Old Man Winter hasn't totally let go of his grip here in the North East, and today is a cool, rainy one here in 'the big apple'. I'm not letting the rain dampen my Spring thinking, and our friends at IGIGI put some Spring Like Pep back in my step after I viewed their new 'The Fresh Sophisticate' Collection.

The collection includes an array of mood brightening florals, decidedly fun Polka Dots, colorful spring alternatives to the 'Little Black Dress' that are all figure flattering and drop dead gorgeous! And I can assure you that is how you will feel while you are wearing them.

I was so inspired I created a Polyvore set with my top two favorites from the collection! First up is the Vintage Floral Plus Size Dress by IGIGI:


IGIGI Vintage Floral Polyvore Set


This is what I call the adult version of a 'sundress', and it is my favorite because it fits the name of the look book to a perfect tee, this is "The Fresh Sophisticate". This is fun, floral, fresh and sophisticated, florals don't have to look 'dated', 'boring' or 'old-fashioned' in plus, they can be flirty, fun, sophisticated and stylish. I am LIVING for this dress this season butterflies and it goes from Spring straight into Summer with a change of accessories.

My second pick from The Fresh Sophisticate Collection from IGIGI is a different color scheme, but it's also a super hot floral, it's the Janus Hot Floral Dress that is as equally style forward and fun as the Vintage Floral and as decidedly feminine, see below:


Ascending Butterfly Spring IGIGI Giveaway


I am normally not a 'pink' type of gal, but this dress is my exception. It's a grown up pink with touches of spring/summer blues and greens against the Black with the cinched in waistline, this dress is just as bold of a feminine style as the Vintage Floral.

You will see me sporting both of these Dresses very soon butterflies I promise, I am saving them up for an upcoming conference, but I didn't want to make you guys wait for a chance to get your own dresses, so I decided to post the giveaway to keep you guys busy while I am gone, and I will close it a bit after I return from the Mom 2.0 Summit in Atlanta. (If you will be there I'd love to meet you in person tweet me and let me know!)

WIN IT:

TWO Lucky Butterflies have a shot at a $100 Gift Card to IGIGI to add a new Spring Dress to your own wardrobe. Use the Rafflecopter Widget/Link below to enter. As always our 'main entry' is easy peasy, and once  you do the main entry you unlock a ton of fun extra credit entries.

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My Take:


IGIGI has brought me back into wearing dresses way more often and these two are going to be in heavy rotation in my wardrobe this Spring right into Summer, personal photos of me wearing these to come.

What is YOUR favorite Dress from the IGIGI "The Fresh Sophisticate Collection" Butterflies? (Commenting with your answer to this question gets you an extra credit in the giveaway!)

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Friday, April 25, 2014

@HBOLatino Santana Corazon: Live from Mexico - Live it to Believe it Special - behind the scenes Sneak Peek!

The Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It concert and documentary will air exclusively in the U.S. on HBO Latino on May 3rd, at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT. It will also be simulcast in Latin America and the Caribbean, and guess who got a sneak peek and behind the scenes 'Birds Eye View' during the premiere?

If you guessed ME, Ascending Butterfly and #TwitterPartyDJ extraordinaire then you definitely get a Gold Star! Check me out, 'hobnobbing'

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.



You are not going to want to miss the special, beyond being a historic concert event, Carlos Santana is releasing his FIRST-EVER Latin Music Album! Entitled 'Corazón', the album includes collaborations that spans genres including pop, rock, salsa, hip-hop, R&B, reggae and more!

The special includes a collection of interviews by his musical peers, fellow Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It concert performers, mixed with touching insights from members of his most intimate circles.

When it comes to the music industry Santana is without a doubt a tour de force, he has sold more than 100 million records, won 10 GRAMMY Awards, 3 Latin GRAMMY Awards, the Billboard Century Award (1996), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998) and received the Billboard Latin Music Awards' Lifetime Achievement Honor in 2009. He has also been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the '100 Greatest Guitarists of ALL Time." and as the only musical act in chart history to score at least one Top 10 Album in every decade beginning with the 60's. In 2013, Carlos Santana was the recipient of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Award.

Carlos Santana is certainly a legend, but what shines through the most is that he still approaches his craft with a level of what I call 'GGH' - Gratitude, GANAS and Humility that is admirable. This all still fills him with awe and still means something, he simply put lives to make great music. Lives to tell a story through song and instrument. He is a storyteller. And while all music tries to 'transport' you, some try to 'transform' you, and that is NOT easy to achieve.

I got a sneak peek  during the premiere and I wanted to be sure to share it all with you, here are some photos:

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Lucinda Martinez, Carlos Santana, wife Cindy Blackman Santana and Clive Davis attend the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon" (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Lucinda Martinez, Jackie Gagne, Carlos Santana, wife Cindy Blackman Santana, Clive Davis, Gabriela Isler and Shelly Brown attend the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon" (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Actor Carlos Ponce and Miss Universe Gabriela Isler attends HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon" at Hudson Theatre. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Actor Carlos Ponce hosts the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon" (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Students of the Little Kids Rock program perform during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon" (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Musician Carlos Santana accepts a guitar signed by 300 students of the Little Kids Rock program funded by his Milagros Foundation during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Musician Carlos Santana accepts a guitar signed by 300 students of the Little Kids Rock program funded by his Milagros Foundation during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Musician Carlos Santana accepts a guitar signed by 300 students of the Little Kids Rock program funded by his Milagros Foundation during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)


HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Carlos Santana and muralist John "Crash" Matos sign artwork created by Crash to be sold at auction benefitting Milagro Foundation during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Carlos Santana and muralist John "Crash" Matos pose next to artwork created by Crash to be sold at auction benefitting Milagro Foundation during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Frankie Negron attends HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)

HBO Latino Santana-Corazón: Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It Premiere Event.
Casa Noble Tequila serves up signature cocktails during the HBO Latino NYC Premiere of "Santana: De Corazon". (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for HBO Latino)


And of course you are going to want to check out a video preview to get excited for the concert airing:




Get the Album:

Press on the Album Cover Below to purchase Corazon (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD) (Amazon Exclusive):



 My Take:


Good Music takes you somewhere. It makes you feel something. I feel honored to have shared in the premiere, it was a moving tribute and celebration of an amazing artist. I hope the show resonates with you in the same way it did with me!

What is YOUR favorite Carlos Santana Track Butterflies?


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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Enter for a free product coupon for @Purex No Sort for Colors Laundry Detergent! + learn how to win 1K


Let's talk transfer - and no I'm not talking about a Bus Transfer or your morning commute, I'm talking Laundry. Ever get distracted while sorting and throw a red sock in with your whites by accident?

RUH ROH - That awkward moment when you turn your white underwear pink. Your favorite white dress shirt perhaps? Either way it's not pretty.

Transfer can be expensive my friends and our friends at Purex can help you prevent that from ever happening again.

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Purex® new Anti-Color Transfer Technology, traps loose dyes in the wash and does not let them settle onto other garments/fabrics.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - When your wash cycle finishes, the trapped dye is washed down the drain with the water, leaving your clothes clean and bright - Easy Peasy! (Just remember any garment that says 'dry clean only' should not be tossed in the wash!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Always forget to use the color protecting washer sheets? Now you don't have to worry!




My Take:

Let's face it sorting Laundry can be a chore and a bore, having to worry less about a mixed load of laundry is a total time saver, and I LOVE saving time! (Gives me more time for blogging and tweeting!)


MANY WAYS TO WIN:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I have a ton of WIN IT opportunities to share, Purex has tons of incentive going on right now to get you clicking, but you should totally start HERE - You can win $1,000 AND a Year's Supply of Purex No Sort Laundry Detergent. 100 Runners Up will win a a FREE bottle, how cool is that? I don't know about you, but with summer coming I sure could use an extra $1,000. (That would get me to the beach, and buy me quite a few tropical drinks to enjoy too!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You can also enter to win $1,000 and a Year's Supply by signing up for the Purex Newsletter. 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - But Wait, There's MORE: They are also running a Mom's Night Out Contest! One Grand Prize Winner will receive:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Limo Service for the evening

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dinner at a nice restaurant
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 6 Free Movie Tickets/Passes
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - $100 Bucks for Movie Snacks

PLUS - 10 runners up will win 4 free movie passes!


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - And to get the party started I can offer 1 lucky butterfly a Free Product Coupon so you can try out Purex No Sort for yourself! Who Loves YOU Butterfly?


Enter using the Rafflecopter Form Below!

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

{Recap} @ElementsShow NYC - Brand Highlights - It's #Beauty, #Makeup, #Perfume #Nails #Cosmetics GALORE!



Elements Showcase is the definitive marketplace for established and emerging visionaries in the world of Beauty and Fragrance Design. They are the most innovative curated fragrance tradeshow in the industry, linking the best in fragrance and apothecary with top tier press and buyers from boutiques, major retailers and key independent storefronts. The aesthethic of Elements Showcase is unlike any other tradeshow, featuring an open floor plan, special projects, and intriguing art installations at an incredible location in the heart of New York City.

And while it's meant for Press to experience it across multiple days, I can normally only attend one day (more like a few hours of that day too boot), so I have to maximize my time, sit down with a list of exhibitors and figure out my plan of attack very early on.

Here are the amazing products and brands I met with during Elements Showcase in mostly alphabetical order:

Adornia Jewelry
Adornia Jewelry



I loved their creative display and had to stop and take a few extra pictures to get better close up details:

Adornia Jewelry
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Adornia Jewelry
Adornia Jewelry


Ulrich Lang New York fifth fragrance, Aperture
Ulrich Lang New York presented his fifth fragrance, Aperture














“Introspective and intoxicating Aperture Ulrich Lang New York is a wood-spicy fragrance for the new age,” 

Introspective and heady is the best way to describe Ulrich Lang's Fifth Fragrance, Aperture, it's a bit woody/spicy with top notes of pink, black and white pepper, Mid Notes of Tobacco, Jasmin, Cedarwood a hint of Muguet (another name for day lily - nothing to do with Lord of the Rings I promise) and Dry Notes of Musk, Vevier, Ambergris, Animalic Notes and Amber.


Arts&Scents - as the packaging indicates, these are young, fresh and different perfumes.



I can never have too many make up brushes!
Unhinged by Bliss Lau

More Unhinged by Bliss Lau Jewelry
Unhinged Jewelry Creative Directed by Bliss Lau




Calming Park Candles
Calming Park Candles come in scents including: Fig-Bamboo, Sequoia, Cashmere (which includes precious balms like incense and myrrh making it my personal favorite), cactus and spa de provence.
Calming Park No 7 Music CD and Calming Park Various Candle Scents


As you can see there is also a CD! The CD shown above is Calming Park No 7, and you can hit HERE for the full Track Listing.

Common Good Products
Common Good featured at Elements Showcase in New York City, February 2014
Common Good Products are safe to use around kids and pets! I would definitely love to test all of these as I am asthmatic and do have allergies!

Condense Paris by Nathalie Lamande offers a wide range of Natural Skin Care Products
Condense Paris by Nathalie Lamande offers a wide range of Natural Skin Care Products!


Condense Paris by Nathalie Lamande offers a wide range of Natural Skin Care Products
The range is structured by skin type so you can get  truly targeted care that fits your unique skin and skincare needs.
Detaille 1905 Paris offers Skin Care, Perfumes, Essentials Oils, Powders, Room Fragrances
Detaille 1905 Paris offers Skin Care, Perfumes, Essentials Oils, Powders, Room Fragrances and you can order samples sizes to try them all out before you commit to a full size product purchase!
Dude Wipes, HairBond haircare products
Dude Wipes - who feels if you are still wiping with just toilet paper, you're a chump and your ass hates you for it. Any red-blooded American knows Dude Wipes are something you never leave the crib without. (They are *Also sweet for your face, hands, pits, and of course dude regions.) And for those of you who need some grooming aids for areas up North (C'mon folks I mean your HAIR) try HairBond haircare products.
With makeup only tested on SuperModels, Ellis Faas offers a wide range of lips, eyes, skin, and one of the most unique holders I've seen to house your skincare treasure trove . The Ellis Holder and Ellis Clips make your makeup arsenal something to akin to a bullet! Stylish with a dash of Urban Cool!
OK so my hand played supermodel for a day testing out some of Ellis Faas range of colors, I really liked this one!
Magnolia Flower, Grandiflora, Fragrances, Scents, Perfumes
I love when approaching an exhibitor booth gives you a sense of anticipation!
Grandiflora, Magnolia Grandiflora Sandrine, Magnolia Grandiflora Sandrine, Magnolia Flower, Grandiflora, Fragrances, Scents, Perfumes
Sydney floral designer Saskia Havekes presented the Fragrances inspired by Magnolia and using the same name as her floral design business, Grandiflora. Two visions of Magnolia were created, Magnolia Grandiflora Michel and Magnolia Grandiflora Sandrine. A third Grandiflora fragrance will be based on Madagascan Jasmine and will be called Stephanotis Floribunda. I'm going to link you guys directly to the Stockists page on their site so you'll know exactly where to buy it.
ILLUMINUM Fragrance display signage at Elements Showcase Tradeshow
The Trade Show was sectioned by 'Elements' and as you can see ILLUMINUM was in the Gold Elements area of the showcase.
ILLUMINUM Fragrance testing area at Elements Showcase Tradeshow
Scent Testing area, it is super hard to pick a favorite!

I will say that I have worn the scent 'Bergamot Blossom' most often this spring and do not fail to receive various compliments when I am wearing it! Its notes include: Bergamot Calabria, Neroli Tunisia, Pimento Berry, Black Pepper and Thyme at it's heart and base notes of Labdanum, Musk and Oak Moss. Other standouts were Rajamusk, Arabian Amber, and of course Piper Leather (very masculine, but I tend to find 'leather' scents appealing).

Eco Beauty Brand Indie Lee
Eco Beauty Brand Indie Lee was in the Mercury Section of the Showcase!
Eco Beauty Brand Indie Lee Products Display at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014

Eco Beauty Brand Indie Lee Products Display at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014



I would love to try the Clear Complexion Kit as I hear such wonderful things about the Squalane Facial Oil that is included in that kit!

Isabelle Ariana Parfums Paris display at Elements Showcase
Isabelle Ariana Parfums Paris display at Elements Showcase. Their range includes: Magic Amber, Mystic Wood, Rose Sultance, Ombre Sublime, Ombre Coquine, Reine de Saba and Oriental Blossom.
I would definitely love to try the full sizes as it's hard to gauge on the test strips how it will smell against your own body chemistry.

Joya Studio Candles at Elements New York Showcase February 2014 signage display
We were happy to see Joya return, as we had featured them the last time they did Elements Showcase in New York City, in case you missed our original feature on them, press HERE

Joya Studio Candles at Elements New York Showcase February 2014

Joya Studio Candles at Elements New York Showcase February 2014

candle in honor of the Famous Katz's Delicatessen, a NYC institution since 1888
Couldn't resist getting a closeup of this candle in honor of the Famous Katz's Delicatessen, a NYC institution since 1888, 3 generations in my family got to enjoy their corned beef sandwiches that's for sure!
Kjaer Weis Eco Make Up was also on display at Elements Showcase in New York, their website is currently under construction, in the meantime you can connect to them via Facebook intead.
k/ller collection Jewelry on Display at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014
k/ller collection was back again. Last time we featured their Brass Engraved Nail Shield Sets, if you missed that post, check it out here.

k/ller collection Jewelry on Display at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014
I love bold statement necklaces and these definitely caught my eye!

k/ller collection Jewelry on Display at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014


Londontown's KUR: Nail Treatment System, Lakur Enhanced Nail Colors
Londontown's KUR: Nail Treatment System caught my eye as all the products in the system work in unison to repair, strengthen and hydrate the nail and cuticle! I also loved their lakur: enhanced nail colors as well.
MD Solar Sciences offer a wide array of  'ProVention-R' Skin Care and MDSolarSciences Sun Care Products
MD Solar Sciences offer a wide array of  'ProVention-R' Skin Care and MDSolarSciences Sun Care Products - offering sun damage prevention while diminishing many of the signs of photo-aging.

Meow Meow Tweet offers Vegan + Pure + Crafted by Hand small batch natural apothecary products based in Brooklyn, New York. And let's face it, anything that says 'tweet' catches my eye!

Meow Meow Tweet Tea Tree Rosemary Liquid Soap
Bellegance Perfumes premiere fragrance Midnight Promise, a beautiful Eau de Parfum, butterfly bottle
Bellegance Perfumes premiere fragrance Midnight Promise, a beautiful Eau de Parfum, gets five out of five butterflies for both the beautiful butterfly packaging and the beauty of the scent. It's Top Notes include: Sparkling Red Mandarin and a whisper of Tangy Cinnamon, a Heart Note of Red Moroccan Rose and Base Notes of Vanilla, Amber, Incense, Fresh Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. (Which as many of you might remember, when I got the opportunity to do a 'custom scent' my notes were strikingly similar to these. I have been alternating wearing this scent and the Bergamot Blossom by ILLUMINUM referenced above and get tons of compliments on both of these!) This is a perfect gift for any butterfly lover in your life! With Mother's Day Coming Up Soon, I urge you to keep this one in mind!

MINE Luxury Nail Lacquer
MINE Luxury Nail Lacquer is handmade using the finest raw minerals in the world! Each exclusive color is richly pigmented, hand-mixed and poured into a hand-crafted Austrian crystal bottle. They are fnished with a custom brush and application requires only one coat. These are designed by a jeweler and it certainly shows! 

MINE Luxury Nail Lacquer Manicure
I got the 24K Graphite Crystal Top Manicure ($325) using the GRAPHITE & GOLD Lacquer and a Crystal Top Coat. My mani brings all the boys to the yard.....LOL (This was definitely a five out of five butterflies rating, best manicure ever! Just wish my nails were longer!)


This is literally perfect for the mom that has it all, turning her nails into 24K works of art? I would say that will definitely bump you into favorite status!

Portland General Store Apothecary
Portland General Store is an apothecary with a little something for everyone!

Products on Display during Elements Showcase New York City February 2014 Portland General Store Apothecary
They have a ton of neat stuff for men and the TSA Compliant Dopp Kit on the upper right hand of the picture would make a wonderful Father's Day Gift!

Products on Display during Elements Showcase New York City February 2014 Portland General Store Apothecary


Cirque Colors hand-blended nail lacquers
Cirque Colors is a New York based beauty brand that specializes in hand-blended nail lacquers. The name 'Cirque', meaning ring or circle, represents the color wheel and endless color possibilities in the continuum. They also have a color called 'AU' made with real 23k gold leaf flake at a much more budget friendly price than MINE!
Ray Simons of Amsterdam RAYMAN Organic Skincare for Men
Ray Simons of Amsterdam big smile and welcoming display drew me in! RAYMAN is a 100% natural and organic Skincare line for men - Skull, Face and Shave Oil with NO chemicals, NO synthetics, only Botanicals!

Ray Simons of Amsterdam RAYMAN Organic Skincare for Men
I adore the packaging!


This is definitely another great choice if you are shopping for something unique for Dad for Father's Day, trust me, he'll appreciate THIS way more than a tie!

Rouge Bunny Rouge Make-Up, Skincare, Fragrances
It was also nice to see Rouge Bunny Rouge Back Again, we covered them the last Elements HERE

sans[ceuticals] - New Generation Beauty presented their products for skin and hair at Elements Showcase New York City, February 2014
sans[ceuticals] - New Generation Beauty presented their products for skin and hair at Elements Showcase New York City, February 2014

Suleko Perfumes
Suleko definitely gets my vote for most unique bottle packaging, even their website opens up to words by John Keats, and the scents are certainly as unique as their packaging. These are like mini works of art for your vanity, dresser, or night table! Enjoy!

tenoverten at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014
It was great to see tenoverten back at Elements Showcase New York City, I got a really great manicure from them the last time, here is a link to my past tenoverten mani and coverage of them.

tenoverten at Elements Showcase New York City February 2014
I spotted some great colors for Spring!

Thymes Natural-Smelling Fragrances
I was very happy to spot Thymes as I am quite familiar with their products!

Thymes Natural-Smelling Fragrances products
Thymes Natural-Smelling Fragrances have been a long time hit with me, the only hard decision is settling on just one, and they even offer a sample kit on their website to help you do just that!

Thymes Natural-Smelling Fragrances


Union Fine Fragrance Collection
Union Fine Fragrance Collection was developed by an eclectic group of friends to offer truly British fragrances that contained ingredients sourced from the shores of the UK.

uslu airlines is a Berlin based luxury cosmetics brand
uslu airlines is a Berlin based luxury cosmetics brand, (not an airline!)

uslu airlines is a Berlin based luxury cosmetics brand
You know I can't resist a display of lipsticks! How I love my red lippies!

vbeaute is a vegan, gluten free, paraben free, fragrance free, nut and oat free line made for all skin types
vbeaute is a vegan, gluten free, paraben free, fragrance free, nut and oat free line made for all skin types!

Verso Skincare offers the first non-prescription high dose Vitamin A derivative that can be used safely in the daytime
Verso Skincare offers the first non-prescription high dose Vitamin A derivative that can be used safely in the daytime.

w3ll people utilizes Organic Aloe infused makeup to help sooth, nourish, moisturize and heal the skin
w3ll people knows that our skin absorbs 60-80% of what we put on it, and that drives their mission to create innovative cosmetics of quality, integrity and purity to achieve not just external beauty but also healthy results on the inside!

w3ll people utilizes Organic Aloe infused makeup to help sooth, nourish, moisturize and heal the skin.

My Take:

Elements Showcase definitely delivered a great mix of brands. But I will say that Midnight Promise with that memorable and delightful scent AND in the perfect butterfly packaging and the MINE Luxury Nail Lacquer Manicure were definitely my top two highlights!

Butterflies which brand resonates most with you? Which one would you most like to try? Let them know you saw them featured on Ascending Butterfly so we can hopefully come back with something fun for YOU too!


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