Author: Laysha Duran

Daniel Shapiro’s The Red Handkerchief and Other Poems

Daniel Shapiro’s The Red Handkerchief and Other Poems

Daniel Shapiro is the Director of Literature at the Americas Society as well as the Editor of Review: Literature and Arts of the Americas. His past works include Child with a Swan’s Wings (2013) and the translation of Cipango, by Chilean poet Tomas Harris (2010). This year he is back with an all new passionate and frank poetry book published […]

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Rosie Bitts Brings Us Stories of Love and Passion

Rosie Bitts Brings Us Stories of Love and Passion

The amazing Rosie Bitts, who hails from Canada, makes her New York City debut with Stories of Love and Passion, performed at the United Solo Theatre Festival. Stories of Love and Passion was written and performed by Rosie Bitts, directed and dramaturged by Suzanne Bachner and accompanied by Jeff Poynter. Rosie Bitts brings us tales of sex, love and passion […]

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Dial M for Merlot: A Story of Wine Discovery

Dial M for Merlot: A Story of Wine Discovery

Have you ever picked up a book that you just can’t put down? Dial M For Merlot by Howard K is one of those books that immediately draws you in. While you may not have a fancy chateau or be a wine collector you can easily relate to some of the characters and the situations that they are going through, […]

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The Vaunt & Sol Spring and Summer 2015 Collection

The Vaunt & Sol Spring and Summer 2015 Collection

Najva Sol, head designer of Vaunt & Sol, presented the Spring/Summer 2015 in an intimate showing October 23rd in the Meatpacking District. The showcase included delicious baked treats from By Breanne and cocktails by Cliffton Dry and Fashion. Now in its second year, Vaunt & Sol was established in 2013 by friends Nicole Vaunt and Najva Sol and is back […]

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Brighten Up Your Face with Radiance Skin Care

Brighten Up Your Face with Radiance Skin Care

Radiance Skin Care is a new skincare line launched by dermatologist Dr. Adebola Dele-Michael. As a top health expert, Dr. Dele-Michael uses her knowledge to create products for consumers to use that provide effective care to the skin, all the while leaving it refreshed and rejuvenated. Dr. Adebola Dele-Michael is a top dermatologist who works out of her Radiant Skin Dermatology and Laser practice. […]

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Simple Sheets: The Modern Day Bed Sheet

Simple Sheets: The Modern Day Bed Sheet

Ever have trouble putting on your fitted bed sheet? Most of us spend more than five minutes trying to change our bed sheets and it is always such a hassle to put the fitted sheet on the mattress by yourself. You know who is going to make this problem go away? Simple Sheets. The name is a perfect fit for […]

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I Laughed, I Cried, I Clapped: Baba by Alex Mahgoub

I Laughed, I Cried, I Clapped: Baba by Alex Mahgoub

I had the pleasure of attending the United Solo Theatre Festival to see a performance of Baba on October 8th at Theatre Row. Written and performed by Alex Mahgoub and directed by Armando Merlo, Baba took part in the 5th anniversary of the United Solo Theatre Festival. Alex Mahgoub was actually inspired to perform his own solo show after his […]

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Ceviche vs. Tiradito: The Battle is On!

Ceviche vs. Tiradito: The Battle is On!

Ceviche is a classic Peruvian raw fish dish that was first prepared by Peru’s indigenous people: the Moche and the Incas. Tiradito is a brand new dish that many are probably not aware of, but is gaining just as much popularity in the states as ceviche. Tiradito is also a raw fish dish like ceviche, but the difference is that it is […]

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The Backpack Reinvented

The Backpack Reinvented

Tess Johnson graduated from Parsons, The New School for Design in 2011 with a BFA in Women’s Wear Fashion and it seems that her path was already set from the moment she graduated. Her first collection debuted just one year later at Miami Fashion Week and since then has been featured in many other fashion shows, as well as many […]

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James Jeans: The Perfect Fit

James Jeans: The Perfect Fit

Jeggings move over! The James Twiggy Dancer is what all the girls will be wearing now. James Jeans is a brand of jeans that is worn by stars like Zoe Saldana and Jessica Chastain, and has now launched the coveted James Twiggy Dancer. This new collection gives women the availability to feel comfortable and not restrained. So what makes this […]

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