Advice from Today’s Top CEOs
Dreaming of running your own big, bold, profitable business is one thing, getting that dream off the ground is entirely different. Success comes in many forms, true, but the CEOs of some of today’s most innovative and exciting businesses have a handful of similarities. Touting endurance, team work, positivity and an talent for thinking beyond the […]
Loeffler Randall
Understated. Elegant. Timeless. Three words that perfectly describe the Loeffler Randall design aesthetic. Founded in 2004 by visionary Jesse Randall, this effortlessly chic brand has established its place in the fashion world by selling to Bergdorf Goodman in their first season, collaborating with brands like Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop and winning the coveted CFDA Swarovski Award for […]
5 Otherworldly Inspired Trends
All of us, at one time or another, have looked up at the dark night sky and felt overwhelmed by its awe-inspiring beauty and greatness. In those moments, it’s easy to believe that our answers are out there, perhaps pre-destined by an all-knowing universe (cue Coldplay’s “Sky Full of Stars”). Considering that there is a waiting […]
HUM Nutrition
Is improving your skin, hair and nails (not to mention your overall health) really as easy as taking a few vitamins a day? Based on some pretty impressive science and the experts at HUM Nutrition, it certainly looks that way. The dietary supplements industry is a multi-billion dollar market, with sales of global nutraceuticals expected […]
Tapping the Cold Brew Caffeine Craze w/ High Brew
Cold brew coffee is the latest craze taking hold of those of us who are caffeine obsessed (my hand is raised). With two thirds less acid and a slightly sweeter taste than hot brewed coffee, it offers a flavorful, smooth-tasting alternative to the traditional cup of joe. Cold brew is not just iced coffee. Not […]
Fusion Jerky’s Brand Building
As you can probably tell, Brandettes gets pretty darn excited about brands that upset the norm. Fusion Jerky fits that profile but certainly doesn’t fit in a box. Truth be told, it has very little in common with typical jerky really, other than the base protein. Traditional jerky is dry, hard to chew and comes […]
3 Culinary Inspired Beauty Trends
Mango and White Ginger. Sprouted Mineral Greens. Sea Cucumber. What reads like a farm-to-table restaurant menu is actually a roster of latest and greatest culinary inspired beauty products. As the health and wellness movement continues to drive the popularity of farmers markets and farm-to-table concepts, consumers are embracing the belief that beauty, like health, really […]
The Brand Experience: Hacienda de San Antonio
There is always a little magic in the creation of a memorable brand experience. At the Hacienda de San Antonio hotel, a paradise nestled in the highlands of Colima, Mexico, the magic wand seems to be working overtime. The two-story hacienda resides on 470 picturesque acres within a 5000-acre working ranch, coffee plantation, dairy and organic farm. If […]
3 New Ways to Detox the Body and Soul
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking a much-needed break to rejuvenate and recharge. But for most of us, that vacation relaxation is gone the moment we step back into our crazy daily routines. That should come as no surprise considering that our bodies are being exposed to stressors on multiple fronts. […]
Kickstarter Kool- Meet Freya Estreller of Ludlows
Getting together with friends this weekend? Instead of the standard bottle of wine, bring something completely unexpected – Ludlows pre-packaged, all natural, craft cocktail Jelly Shots. Made with premium alcohol, Ludlows is available in five flavors: Fresh Lime Margarita, Moscow Mule, Planter’s Punch, Meyer Lemon Drop and Old Fashioned. It’s the Jell-O shot from your college years completely […]