Beautycounter - The Things We Wish We Knew AGES Ago

Drobers... never compromise your health in the name of beauty again! Being on the forefront of fashion goes hand in hand with being on the forefront of beauty, and with the launch of Beautycounter and sales starting today, TODAY is the first day of your new and highly improved healthy life.

The Beautiful CEO Gregg Renfrew at Beautycounter Launch in Haven's Kitchen at the NYC Private Launch
Thursday, February 28th, 2013

When it comes to being on the forefront of beauty, Gregg Renfrew CEO + Founder of Beautycounter is leaps and bounds ahead of the industry and thank goodness she is - reminding us that HEALTHY COUNTS!! We learned some scary things about what hides behind our favorite soaps, skin creams, foundations, and even lipsticks. Oh and don't forget fragrance! That's right Drobers, they have done the homework for you.

1. Whether we realize it or not, we use between 12 to 20 beauty products every day, 365 days out of the year

2. Your skin absorbs about 60 percent of what you put on it, yet 80 percent of what you are putting on it has never been tested for safety. Many of these common chemicals have been linked to cancer, birth defects, and learning disabilities

The ever-so wise Carrie Bradshaw once said, 'I'm picky about my shoes and they only go on my feet'. So why aren't we pickier about our beauty products?! Renfrew boldly asked that question for health conscious human beings everywhere and reacted not only with an answer, but a solution... by demystifying the industry's issues, and producing a product.

Creating Beautycounter, Renfrew provides women and men with not only the knowledge, but also the tools to change the way beauty products affect our well-being with accessibly priced products. Her key initiatives?

And here is where it gets brilliant...as if it wasn't already... every product Renfrew created adheres to the strickest guidelines the beauty industry has ever seen. No ingredients, I repeat NO. INGREDIENTS. are used that have been linked to human health issues.  It's no wonder that incredible women such as Lela Rose, Amanda Nisbet and Bridget Moynahan are the faces you see when you look around the NYC launch.

Don't believe us? Pick up your newest Vogue to find Beautycounter featured by Minnie Mortimer

A true entrepreneur, Renfrew wasn't just concerned about health. She recruited Christy Coleman, one of the industry's top makeup artists, to make sure these products performed at the highest level. Proving we don't have to sacrifice glamour for health.  Don't we do that enough already!!?

Not only is Beautycounter changing our lives for the better, it is run by some of the most intelligent, business savvy women our generation has ever seen. Beautycounter goes full circle by empowering women, providing them with valuable knowledge, and giving them the opportunity to then sell these products to the people they care about and share the experience!  That's right Drobers, you can shop and be one of this incredible company's consultants. AH!

The gorgeous Beautycounter Team at the NYC private launch - Haven's Kitchen in West Village

NYC Beautycounter Private Launch at Haven's Kitchen lovely Chelsea space!

Haven's Kitchen Events Manager, Lela Ilyinsky, and MyDROBE's Director of Communications, Lila Claghorn

This isn't just about beauty for us anymore, this is a movement. 1 in every 2 women is diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Beautycounter is changing the way we live and taking charge of our health and lifestyles. We think about what we put in our bodies, it's time we started thinking about what we put on them.  Next month, we will see Beautycounter's body care line, followed closely with Children's Care products on Mother's Day and keep an eye out for the color care make-up line coming out Fall 2013. 

BRAVO Gregg Renfrow, we couldn't be more excited about what you are doing. Drobers... join the movement with us and remember "the choices you make today, matter tomorrow". As Renfrow said, "Here's to beauty, here's to change"!

With Style,

Your MyDROBE Team

Mercedes-Benz Spring 2013 Fashion Week

It's here, Drobers! Fashion Week has officially graced the streets of New York City, and as expected, we are here to give all of our precious readers highlights from all of the fabulous events. Earlier this morning, BCBG Max Azria rocked the stage with his spring collection, which featured geometric patterns and edgy matte shades. 

Todd Snyder gave audience members a show as well with the unveiling of his spring 2013 line of menswear earlier today. By incorporating some classic pieces with preppy hues and accents, these looks are going to be killer for any male maven looking to make a bold impression.  

Stay tuned, Drobers. It's merely Day One of this week-long fashion extravaganza. And remember, it's New York - the excitement doesn't stop for anyone.

With Style,

Your MyDROBE Team

MyDROBE's a Hit at Wendy Walk Charity Event

MyDROBE was absolutely honored to be involved in the second annual Wendy Walk cocktail night, a charity event that raises money for Liposarcoma research. Once we had been invited to run the raffle event, MyDROBE gave one lucky winner an array of MyDROBE goodies, a wardrobe tool map of Manhattan with marked "War Free Zones," a discounted purchase from Campbell Fine Jewelry, and most importantly, an opportunity to upload the winner's entire wardrobe to our online platform! Jealous, #Drobers?!

Pictured above are Ali Landes (right) and her best friend Becca Wenner (left). In 2010, Wendy's three children, Ali (pictured above), Matt and Jackie, created the Wendy Walk to support their mom in her battle with Liposarcoma. Wendy was diagnosed with Liposarcoma in 2008 and has since failed seven chemotherapy protocols and undergone four major surgeries lasting over twelve hours each. Many of Wendy's organs have been removed, and her strength has been tested, but she continues to be an inspiration to others with her determination and perseverance.

Bummed that you missed out on being a part of this incredible event? Never fear, Drobers. The Wendy Walk's biggest event takes place on April 28th in Central Park. Come be a part of this wonderful organization! You just might see a few people from the MyDROBE Team... We'll be the ones looking fabulous in some hot Nike sneakers and workout gear. 

With Style, 

Your MyDROBE Team

So much more than sandals...

#Drobers, CAUTION:

This news may cause excitement leading to heavy breathing... and thus a possible stroke. 

Jack Rogers Madison Avenue store has more than shoes and yowza are they hitting it out of the park!

Hats, hats and more hats...

This winter, you don't have to look frumpy or covered up, hiding all of your fashionable choices below multiple layers and snow. Your hair can stay perfectly coiffed beneath both of these stylish choices, one heavy and one light.

The Jack Rogers Fur Trapper Hat is big and deliciously cozy, covering your ears and standing tall enough to attract alllll of the right kind of attention.  It comes in both rabbit and fox... um, yes please. I had the privilege of trying it on last week and it was tre amazing and frankly... uhhhh!! I looked incredible. #MyDROBEloves #lustlist

The second blue/grey floppy hat is sold at Jack Rogers but is Eugenia Kim Blake Hat made out of rabbit hair. 

Rabbit hair... so hot right now.
This classic style looks so chic on just about everyone and can transition you easily into and out of the chilly winter... no more running full speed into the office or swanky dinner with damp snowy hair!! Bleh!

So walk... no... RUN... to @JackRogersUSA at 1198 Madison Avenue near 87th Street and pick up your winter hats and while you're there, you might as well get yet another colorful classic pair of their oh so popular sandals, and pretty much everything else in the store is to die for! Just trust me and go.

And now that you're on Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side warm as can be in one of your two new hats, we think it is time for a wassail... OH IT'S A WORD. Remember that song!? "Here We Come A-wassailing (or Here We Come A-caroling) is an English traditional Christmas carol and New Years song,^[1]apparently composed c. 1850" ... Wikipedia knows EVERYTHING.

Okay, now walk 5 blocks up to YURA on Madison for the greatest bowl of soup you have ever had in your life (this information is NEED TO KNOW and I can't believe I'm sharing this with you! THAT'S how much I love you #Drobers! #shhhhhh) And if you need to go downtown instead of uptown, fine... you can grab your soup at E.A.T. on 80th followed by your dessert of macarons at Laduree on 71st.

Oh and now that you have your hat, don't forget to "cock your hat - angles are attitudes"... Frank Sinatra... killing it!

Stay Warm Drobers

With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team