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May 9, 2013 >> Get this! Remix Aromatherapy

GISELLE WASFIE

Meet Giselle Wasfie: former Glamour magazine editor turned acupuncturist. The bubbly Chicago-based healer’s studio is a safe haven for curing what ails you. Whether it be acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping or Reiki, Giselle’s knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine combined with charming bedside manner make for an instant energy upgrade. But wait! There’s something new! Are you practically on pins and needles? Giselle’s latest endeavor takes her classic training and brings it smack-dab into your home. Meet Remix Aromatherapy, a line of five 2 ounce scents aimed to bring Giselle’s studio to wherever you need it. From calming nerves with Chill to eliminating negativity with Cleanse, the collection is as useful as it is well-designed.

We catch up with Giselle to talk style, beauty and the  launch of Remix Aromatherapy. And just so you know:  you might have to look up where your Thalamus is, too.

Q: We’re digging this aromatherapy line. Give us the scoop.
A: The sense of smell is the most powerful of all Five Senses, as it is the only one that passes straight to the memory cortex without going through the other areas of the brain first (the other four have to pass through the thalamus first). For example, when I get a whiff of Calvin Klein’s Eternity, I immediately go back to 8th grade, yikes! My all-natural aromatherapy is an organic extension REMIX’s holistic healing beliefs and lifestyle approach to overall wellness. It’s yet another tool to manage the challenges of modern life from a natural approach, as needed and on the spot, sensually.

Q: Play favorites: what’s your favorite scent from the new collection?
A: Dirty question, I like it! It would be a tie between Chill (((Night))), which smells rich, seductive but still airy and Flow, which smells like an awesome day out at the beach and sun-tanned skin and sand between your toes that feeling that leaves you wanting more. READ MORE >>

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May 3, 2013 >> Totes Cool! We’ve got our favorite man bags for Summer

They say the tote makes the man. Er… well… we actually just made that up. But when it comes to the G&F guys, we’re suckers for a good tote. But choose wisely—that bag that stores all your sh*t says as much about you as your go-to drink or how you keep your car incredibly clean 365 days a year. Tote shy? We’ve built a few looks with some of our favorite bags of the season just for you. From Mr. Quirky to Mr. Rugged, these fool proof formulas of style will leave your other guy friends tote-ally jealous. Yes, we went there.

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Who is Mr. Cultured? If your ports of call are more international than domestic, and your weekend attire is dressier than most of your friends.

BLUE FLECKED SUIT SHORT, $90, AT TOP MAN // SAINT JAMES TOTE, $498, AT COACH // SHIPLEY & HALMOS MAX LACE UP BUFF, $325, AT APARTMENT NUMBER 9

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Who is Mr. Quirky? Your killer smile matches your killer sense of style and you’re definitely not afraid of a little, no, a lot of color.

NILES NUBUCK SLIP ON IN GREEN, $178, AT COACH // PRETZEL KNOT TOTE ,$35, AT JACK SPADE // BUSBY DOT SHORT, $165, AT JACK SPADE  READ MORE >>
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Apr 30, 2013 >> You’re Invited! Get Glam at the ULTA Beauty Halsted Street Store Opening

ULTA Beauty is opening up their newest location on Halsted and we want you to be the first to take a peek. From a meet and greet with Devyn, winner of Oxygen’s reality show The Face, to reps from Urban Decay and bareMinerals, we’re rolling out the red carpet for you to start summer beauty off right. And this! G&F will be on hand with an interactive Beauty Booth for you to dish your beauty secrets for a chance to win a fabulous ULTA prize. 

RSVP to info@glossedandfound.com.

Ulta Beauty Opening Blog

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Apr 30, 2013 >> G&F Extra! Hercules Jiu-Jitsu Smack Down!

We’re taking to the mat to smack down with personal trainer Hercules Mitchell. Today’s challenge as part of G&F’s Health + Fitness month? Learn the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial art and self-defense system. Oh, and did we mention that it also can whip your body into shape? READ MORE >>

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Apr 26, 2013 >> Cinco de Mayo with Ay Chiwowa and G&F

Cinco de Mayo—it’s the one day of the year to consume an excess amount of margaritas while wearing a sombreo without judgement. And to celebrate the Mexican day of freedom, we’re teaming up with the crew who has the Cinco de Mayo spirit 365 days of the year—Ay Chiwowa! The River North taco and tequila outpost and your friends at G&F are giving you the chance to win a Mexican Fiesta for 10 simply by completing a few fun things while at Ay Chiwowa. From May 1 through May 5, bring your passport in to Ay Chiwowa and get a sticker for any of the 8 experiences listed (from instagraming your favorite spot in Ay Chiwowa to customizing a tequila flight). Once complete, turn your passport in for a chance to win.

PASSPORT CINCO DE MAYO

To celebrate the kick-off, we corner Ay Chiwowa partner Arturo Gomez to talk all things tequila so we can prep for the big day. Watch the G&F interview, download and print the Ay Chiwowa + G&F passport and brush off your tamale-print shirt—it’s Cinco de Mayo time!