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Jason Griffin Reidel of Gorjana & Griffin

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An entrepreneur’s spirit and passion is infectious; you can almost feel the fire and motivation when you get  an inspired leader talking about their brand. From my first conversation with Jason Griffin Reidel, CEO and Co-Founder of Gorjana & Griffin, I could tell he was a force to be reckoned with. His enthusiasm was infectious when […]

Live. Love. Layer w/ Gorjana

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Live. Love. Layer. You don’t have to tell me twice when it comes to showing off my favorite accessories from Gorjana & Griffin– more is definitely magnificent. Gorjana’s necklaces artfully combine statement pieces with subtle details that when combined, layer up effortlessly for a composed yet laid back look. Knowing great design is often not […]

Inside the Splendid x DAMSEL Brand Partnership

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There’s also a lot of noise today around Influencer Marketing and it’s easy to see why.  Bloggers and social media influencers have an extremely loyal audience, giving them the power to drive much higher engagement rates than traditional paid or owned media. We’ve seen collaborative hits and some misses, and then occasionally, all the elements […]

3 Favorite Brands: October

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The weather in L.A. is still sweltering, but we’re thinking forward to get ready for fall. After all, everyone’s talking about it- fall fashion, fall fragrance and the comfort foods we crave as the big three holidays round the corner. There’s so much to look forward to. Here’s a look at our favorite brands that are […]

Innovation Overdrive from Sugru

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Sugru may be the coolest brand you’ve never heard of. An innovative mouldable glue from a team of inventive London-based scientists and product designers that, overnight turns into rubber. Out of the package, Sugru feels like play-dough and is child’s play to work with for everyday fixes and fabulous inventions alike. It cures with air […]

How Strong is Your Brand?

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Healthy brands consistently take fitness tests to assess their level of strength and agility. Brands, much like people, sometimes get off track and lose a little muscle. The first in an ongoing series of downloadable tools from Brandettes, this quick quiz is designed to get you past what’s now, to focus on what’s next. When is […]

HUM Nutrition

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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 […]

The Insta-Colorventures of Amy Chen Design

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Color is expressive, rich with energy and filled with emotion. Did you know happy people typically like yellow and law enforcement uses pink as a “passive color” to sooth and calm? My love affair with color is a relationship in its infancy; I was quite comfortable living within the confines of neutral tones with an […]

Tapping the Cold Brew Caffeine Craze w/ High Brew

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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 […]

Meet Douglas Little of Window Warriors

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Visionary.  Tastemaker.  Creative Genius. Three terms used to describe an elite few and artist Douglas Little most certainly makes the cut.  I had the privilege of working with Douglas when we were both just kids beginning our careers.  With Douglas, there was never a “remember when he was just…”  Douglas was always a standout.  Brilliant and authentic, he is […]