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A life in the day of Andrea
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Welcome to the world of a Brooklyn girl.
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The “Do Over” Brooklyn Photo Re-Cap

Packed in at Dekalb Market for the Do Over The “Do Over”, a touring party sponsored by Adidas, made its stop in nowhere else but Brooklyn, NY this Memorial Day weekend. Held on Sunday the...

1 day ago

Party Snaps with Jasmine Solano, A Preview

Jasmine Solano and I What do you do when one of your favorite DJs asks if you can cover events for them? You say yes! This opportunity presented itself last week by the lovely Jasmine Solano. I will ...

23 may 12

MANday Feature: Indochino

An example of Indochino’s suit offerings What makes a man? Many may argue his character, which is of upmost importance, but his appearance is also high on the list. Well tailored clothing separ...

22 may 12

Harlem Flo Boutique x AKC!

Back from a brief hiatus, I have wonderful news to share! I’ve been building my skills and network over these past few weeks and am proud to share that I am now working with Harlem Flo Boutique...

20 may 12

From Flat to Va Va Voom…Styling with ARROJO ReFINISH Dry Shampoo

Before: 4 days after blow-out Oh the joys of straightened hair! I love to take a break from my natural curls every now and then with a sleek, yet voluminous blow-out. It’s so easy to wear and g...

04 may 12

Video Duel: Justin Bieber “Boyfriend” vs. NSYNC “Girlfriend”

This is what you see when you watch NSYNC “Girlfriend” on YouTube. I never do music video duels, but I found it was fitting to do so with the aforementioned songs, Justin Bieber “Bo...

04 may 12

Brooklyn Industries Summer 2012 Collection Launch Party Re-Cap

Brooklyn Industries Summer 2012 pieces for the ladies To celebrate the launch of their Summer 2012 “Jungle Fever” collection, Brooklyn Industries held a little shindig in their Smith St. ...

04 may 12

Is that Ashton? In a Dating Video? Take a look…

So I came across this video of Ashton Kutcher, and it looks like he may be looking for love again! We see him transformed into different characters for a dating profile on Worldwide Lovers. They are ...

02 may 12

ILL BANGER FRIDAZE 5.4.12 @ Tammany Hall, Celebrating the Birthday of Teddy King!

  Ill Banger Fridaze officially re-launched on 4/20 at a new venue, downtown’s hip spot Tammany Hall. This coming Friday’s edition is super special as we will be celebrating the birt...

01 may 12

MANday Event: JOHN VARVATOS STAR USA FRAGRANCE TOUR BUS ROCKS THE STREETS OF NYC

Free Fragrance Samples, Photo Ops, and In-Store Prizes Available! In celebration of their new fragrance STAR USA, the folks at John Varvatos are hitting up hot spot in NYC via tour bus! All attendees...

30 apr 12

What I’m Wearing: A stroll by the New York Public Library

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the B3 Blogger Workshop presented by Single Edition Media. It was basically a day of blogger school, led by discussions by various experts in media training,...

30 apr 12

What I’m Listening To: Adele “Rolling in the Deep (Jamie xx Remix)” ft. Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino It’s been a few days since I’ve been back home in NYC, and adjusting to life after Coachella is a bit…bleh. Thankfully I can listen to music from all the artists on...

28 apr 12

A Polished Look by Chanel – T Exclusive Video

Let the fingers do the talking is the theme behind Chanel’s new nail campaign video. The concept was developed by Chanel creative director for makeup, Peter Philips, and shot by notable London ...

27 apr 12

Yoana Baraschi Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Preview

FAVORITE: blue wool colorblock blazer A few weeks back I had the opportunity to attend the Yoana Baraschi Fall/Winter 2012 collection preview. Held in their showroom in the Garment District and organ...

25 apr 12

A Life in the Day of Andrea is 1 Year Old Today! Reflections on the first year.

House of Balloons cuz its ya birthday! On April 18, 2011, with the encouragement of friends and family, I started this little blog called A Life in the Day of Andrea. Here is a screen shot of what my...

18 apr 12

What I’m Listening To: Yuna “Live Your Life”

Yuna, photo by Zel-Atif Ishak Find your light Don’t hide from what you are And rise before you fall And hope for something more Live if you really want to - Yuna I admit, my excitement for music can ...

13 apr 12

Listen Up! “Dress for Music” hosted by Nani Marie Tonight!

I love to see my fellow SUNY Oneonta grads making a name for themselves, especially that in the creative realm. One such lady is Nani Marie. In school, she was a Music Industry major like myself, and...

13 apr 12

Oxymorrons Present: Geeklife Webisode 1

The Oxymorrons have been making waves on the music scene these past few years. Insiders have seen their rise, but now they are giving their fans the opportunity to share their experience. They have s...

12 apr 12

A Life in the Day of Libby Schmitz

Libby Schmitz Your name (nickname if necessary). Libby Schmitz. Where are you from, and where do you currently reside? Columbus, Ohio – Brooklyn, NY. What do you do there? I’m a publicist and...

11 apr 12

Jeffrey Campbell Shoes Presents: JC Play Spring ’12

The Flavia. One of my favorites! The folks at Jeffrey Campbell have unveiled their first campaign for their new sneaker line, JC Play. The campaign entitled “Fresh to Death” shows an edgy...

11 apr 12

What I’m Listening To: Kimbra “Cameo Lover”

A still of Kimbra in the "Cameo Lover" music video I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I am a late adopter when it comes to the music of Kimbra. The 22-year-old New Zealand songs...

06 apr 12

Welcome to MANday!

It’s for you boys…get excited. Mondays on A Life in the Day of Andrea will be MANday, the day to start off your work week with all posts (aside from events & re-caps) dedicated to men...

02 apr 12

POOL Tradeshow Trend Tank Feb ’12

Back in February I attended MAGIC in Las Vegas, one of the largest fashion apparel tradeshows in the country. The folks at POOL Tradeshow, the show for independent designers, recently posted a video ...

01 apr 12

Event Re-Cap: First Annual Blogger’s Ball at Gregory’s Coffee

Crowd inside the First Annual Bloggers Ball It was with great delight that I attended the First Annual Blogger’s Ball at Gregory’s Coffee in Midtown. Gregory’s Coffee is a super hip...

28 mar 12

DOWNLOAD: Frankie P., “KEYS OPEN DOORS” [DOORS x CLIPSE MASHUP ALBUM]

Last week I shared the teaser video for Frankie P.’s new The Doors x The Clipse mashup album, and now, the wait is finally over. “Keys Open Doors” is now available for public consum...

28 mar 12

My Big Hair. Styled with ARROJO Products

My big hair. Side view. My big hair is a gift and a curse. It is multi-textured, multi-colored, and of multiple lengths (AKA layers) and I’ve struggled over the years to find the perfect produc...

27 mar 12

Sip & Shop 3/27 @ Dyckman Bar Featuring Psyberia

Sip & Shop Trunk Show Tuesdays is back this coming Tuesday, 3/27 at Dyckman Bar. This month featured men’s outerwear brand Psyberia (@ThePsyberian). Attendees will have the chance to win Ps...

24 mar 12

Central Booking Presents: DOPE, 3/27 @ 168 Delancey

DOPE is back for 2012 with an impressive line-up! Katrina Bello /@KBello - Berklee College of Music grad/soulful R&B songstress Open Ocean - Surf-rock girl band based in Brooklyn Meridian/@Meridi...

24 mar 12

Rio de Keratin NYC Launch…WIN a chance to attend the Invite-only launch party!

In preparation for their April 1st official launch, Rio de Keratin will be hosting an invite-only launch party next week in NYC for press and bloggers. Here is more information on the product: Rio de...

22 mar 12

Ghassan Yazbeck Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Preview

Models in Ghassan Yazbeck FW 2012 It was with great pleasure that I attended the Ghassan Yazbeck FW 2012 press preview, made possible by the folks iConcept Media. A native of Lebanon, Yazbeck’s...

22 mar 12

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