Need stylish, comfy slides and slip-on shoes for get-togethers, running errands, or relaxing Sundays lounging around the house? Try Medical Scrubs Collection's Anywhere By Cherokee Footwear line.
Note: I received product sample for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are 100% my own.
Over the weekend I wore the ZONE "Electric Blooms" Anywear Unisex Lighweight Slip Resistant Injected Clog while doing all the "weekend" activities. These clogs kept my feet comfortable, while also looking so cute.
A few things that stood out for me include it really was slip resistant. Both the inside sole (so soft!) and outside sole kept me on my feet, while I was in the restaurant or outside in the backyard.
Speaking of being in the backyard, these clogs cleaned off easily with water so I can keep looking cute after my backyard adventures. LOL.
I also liked that I can use the strap for a full fit, or slide up so I can use the clogs as slip-ons.
So if you are looking for a unisex shoe line that's good for wearing both at work and home, then Cherokee Unisex Footwear is a great fit!
Here's a few more style options.
VIBE - Medical Scrubs Collection Anywear By Cherokee Unisex Footwear
In classic solids and fun prints, these slip-resistant sandals feature cushioning and arch support to give tired feet the relief they need. Available in an array of fun bright colors for $27.96
VERVE - Medical Scrubs Collection Anywear By Cherokee Unisex Footwear
Durable and flexible, the Anywear Unisex Verve Convertible Clog is a clog with arch support, slip-resistant soles, and shock absorption, so your feet are always supported. Made with a convertible strap that swivels forward and backward to suit your needs. Available for $59.96
STREAK - Medical Scrubs Collection Anywear By Cherokee Footwear Unisex Step In Shoe
The Anywear Unisex Streak Lightweight Clogs are oil and slip resistant and feature removeable insoles, vent holes on the sides, antimicrobial insoles that reduce odor causing bacteria, and a heel Height of 1 1/4". Available for $31.96
ZONE - Medical Scrubs Collection Anywear by Cherokee Lightweight Unisex Clog
An extremely lightweight and flexible clog made of a soft DBL compound with a slip-resistant rubber outsole. An anatomical footbed adds an extra layer of comfort and support. The heel strap swivels forward to wear as a traditional clog. Available for $31.96
JOURNEY - Medical Scrubs Collection Anywear By Cherokee Injected Footwear
The amazing ventilation details and roomy interior will keep you fresh and confident as you move through your day. They feature a classic clog silhouette, IMEVA lightweight upper, ventilated side panels, a removable EVA ventilated insole, antimicrobial interior, printed logo on insole lining, an oil & slip resistant rubber outsole, and heel height of 1¼" . Available for $25.57
Medical Scrubs Collection strives to offer customers items that suits their needs and taste, all while offering incredible savings.
Learn more, visit - www.medicalscrubscollection.com
Spider-Verse fans get ready! I was able to screen Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, before the film released in theaters, and it is truly a mental, visual and audio treat!
Note: I was invited as media to the movie screening. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
Because I wanted to FULLY be engrossed in this second Spider-Verse film, I choose to see it in a Dolby Cinema. And it was the perfect choice!
While one of the benefits of being in a Dolby Cinema are the spacious recliner seats with clear sight lines.....because I need to be comfortable while watching Miles swing around in the Spider-Verse!
But there's so much more to enjoy!
Getting back into the Spider-Verse
Just like the first film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, we're taken into Miles world to see how he's living both as his neighborhood spider-man and a teen kid juggling school and his parents.
It was nice to get back into that world and catch up with Miles, even if that meant seeing him struggle with his family, missing his friends and facing a new villain and Spider-Verse challenges.
Meeting the other Spider-Verse "Spideys"
OMGosh! The Spideys! So many spider-people? animals? Spiders?! While part of the film is following Miles as he's introduced to Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099 and all the other Spideys and what that means....
The who film could have been just about that. There's SO much storytelling there! And what it means for Miles and his choice to be Spider-Man.
I LOVED seeing all the different Spideys and LOVE LOVE LOVE that one of them was a pregnant women, another a "black" female techie, and another a T-Rex. Because...of course!
Storylines within storylines within storylines
Listen! Across the Spider-Verse ended on a cliff hanger (spoiler!) BUT besides that, it could have went on and on and on. Cause there was SO much storytelling angles and it was ALL SO GOOD.
It's amazing they were able to keep different characters and their storylines just as interesting and Miles and hos storyline.
Your going to want to see Across the Spider-Verse again and again just to fit pieces together and try to figure out Easter eggs before the 3rd film releases in 2024.
Getting the Dolby Cinema Experience
Dolby Cinema is specially designed to elevate every type of movie experience – and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be no exception.
- A Multiverse Unleashed - With Dolby Vision, every scene in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse bursts with breathtaking colors and vivid detail, immersing you in jaw- dropping visuals like you’ve never seen before. Scenes of Miles and Gwen soaring through NYC’s streets are especially stunning in Dolby Vision, as gorgeous colors and imagery pop on screen.
- A Comic Book Come to Life - Dolby Vision elevates the varied art styles of the film, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the captivating worlds and characters on screen. From the striking comic book aesthetics to the amazing fusion of animation techniques, the film’s distinct art styles are made even more compelling with the vibrant colors and detail of Dolby Vision.
- Swing into the Action - With Dolby Atmos, you’ll feel like you’re right in the heart of New York City and other mesmerizing settings thanks to rich soundscapes that envelop you. Prepare to be blown away by high-stakes action sequences in Dolby Atmos, as you hear sounds of Spider-People flying through the air and webs whizzing past your ears.
Dolby Cinema is specially designed to elevate every type of movie experience - and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be no exception.
Dolby Cinema offers guests the complete Dolby movie experience. Dolby Cinema unlocks the emotional impact of every film, allowing you to see the subtle details and ultra vivid colors of Dolby Vision, and hear the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos.
Outside of Dolby Cinema, Dolby is also continuing to transform how people experience their favorite forms of entertainment including TV, music, sports, podcasts, games, and more.
Get tickets to experience the film in Dolby Cinema - www.dolbylabs.co/SpiderVerse
SYNOPSIS
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse.
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence.
But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Karan Soni, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham and Oscar Isaac.
Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson
Screenplay by: Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and David Callaham
Based on the MARVEL Comic Books.
Produced by: Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg
Executive Producers: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Aditya Sood, Rebecca Karch, Brian Bendis
Learn more, visit - www.acrossthespiderverse.movie
Plumpie, a new skincare and cosmetics company devoted to creating beauty that is innovative and fun, vegan and cruelty-free Designer Hydrocolloid Stickers have acne-fighting ingredients that's safe for all skin types.
Key product benefits for Plumpie’s Designer Hydro Stickers include protecting skin from bacteria, pollution and inflammation; and soothing skin of irritation and redness while it absorbs excess oils and pus.
“It's the don't squeeze, don't pick, don't scar acne patch. Our customers see results within 8-12 hours and are protecting and hiding blemishes while healing their skin.” according to Ren Carroll-Delapaz, Plumpie Brand Manager.
The Designer Hydrocolloid Stickers three acne-fighting ingredients are Azelaic Acid, Zinc PCA, and Salicylic Acid.
Azelaic Acid benefits include:
Clears pores of harmful acne causing bacteria.
Reduces inflammation and encourages cell turnover to prevent scarring.
Lightens dark spots caused by acne.
Zinc PCA benefits include:
Powerful mineral that reduces oil production in the skin.
Soothes skin of irritation and redness.
Salicylic Acid benefits include:
Penetrates deeper into pores to deep clean excess oil.
Gently exfoliates skin.
Plumpie is reimagining how acne is treated in a creative, inclusive, and functional way.
Learn more, visit - www.plumpieskin.com
During a preview for Parent’s Path Art Collection by Philips Avent, I meet women artists and have a first look at some of their artwork, which highlighted each artist reflections on their unique journey with motherhood.
Note: I was invited as media. However any personal views expressed are 100% my own.
Each artistic piece depicted self-expression, self-care and community support as essential parts of nurturing new parents through the journey. While all the women are mothers, Philips Avent understands and supports each parenthood personal experiences.
To hear how one artist uses art to highlight her parenting experience, I interviewed Lauren J. Turner, a mother, artist, and birth worker (lactation & doula) who uses her passion for maternal health to celebrate and support families.
Interviewed with Artist Lauren J. Turner
Importance of Portraying Breastfeeding
Lauren J. Turner: It is definitely important to have representation. Being able to see yourself is important and sometimes you don't get the opportunity. Art gives us the opportunity to go into spaces that we would not necessarily see.
When I was breastfeeding my son, even before that, I did not get an opportunity to like see nursing happen. I never saw anybody breastfeeding growing up.
Lauren J. Turner: And then when I did it with my son, I had a family member tell me to put my breast away. Like, you know, as if it was something wrong. But the art is to celebrate that moment.
Connecting with Philip Avent
Lauren J. Turner: I think we connected via email or social media. But I use the bottles with my son. But with my daughter, I decided to just nurse from my body, but with my son, I needed the opportunity to get, you know, get time alone for my mental health.
Working with the brand means a lot to me because, they have the same ideology that I have, which is to celebrate these moments and allow people to feel comfortable with doing it.
Sometimes bottle feeding is absolutely necessary. Sometimes it's an option and having an option is important.
Share Artwork for a Chance to Win $250 Worth of Philips Avent Products
To enter for a chance to win your choice of $250 worth of Philips Avent products, share your own artwork inspired by the joys, the challenges, or the unpredictability of your parenting journey.
Philips Avent wants to see your milestones, celebrations, and detours that make the first years of parenting feel like a rollercoaster – in whatever art medium you prefer.
Here’s how:
Artist in Parent's Path Art Collection by Philips Avent
The Parent's Path Art Collection by Philips Avent begins with custom artwork developed by a group of mothers who share similar, yet totally unique experiences with parenthood.
Aimee Koran – A multi-disciplinary artist exploring the complex binaries of motherhood working in mediums of sculpture, photography and mixed-media installation, contributing works honoring the human experience and motherhood moments.
Alison Chen – Working in video, photography and performance, Alison's work centers on the complexities of intimate relationships, contributing a series of images to capture everyday moments and map the act of caregiving.
Lauren J. Turner – An experienced artist and doula working with paint imagery, contributing painted works highlighting the authentic and inclusive experiences of the parenting journey.
Liana Finck – Cartoonist and author documenting the details of the pregnancy journey, contributing a customized drawing deriving from her recent pregnancy and post-partum experiences.
Philips Avent will donate the custom-curated art from the Parent's Path Art Collection to select medical centers supporting women and families.
Philips Avent continues its efforts in providing resources and support for parents navigating ups and downs of their individual parenting journey, knowing this uniqueness is what bonds parents together.
Learn more, visit - www.usa.philips.com/c-e/mo/parents-path
To get ready for Knights of the Zodiac live-action film, releasing in theaters May 12th, I interviewed Diego Tinoco about his role as Nero the Phoenix Knight and the message to take away.
Note: I was invited as media for screening and cast interview. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
Appeal of Nero Character
Diego Tinoco: So much appeal to me about this character started on paper. Reading the script, seeing how he's kind of mysterious and sleek individual. And then really seeing in the third act of the script, all this explode.
So all of that on paper, but as an actor, you got to do research, right? Then I dug a little deeper into this guy in the original anime manga. And when I found most appealing was, this guy's past. This guy is dealing with so much tragedy.
Diego Tinoco: From watching the love of his life, literally get murdered in front of him, to watching his little brother get taken away from him, at such a young age.
This guy has been through it, right? But, I really tried to channel all of that, that tragedy, and that trauma to use that as fuel. And I think in the third act of this movie, that's when you'll really see all this guy's past come out and explode on the movie screen.
Preparing for Stunts & Action Scenes
Diego Tinoco: We had a lot of special training. We trained with Andy Chang, who was the stunt choreographer on Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
So he handled the choreography for our movie and I worked with him for weeks. The choreography, the body behavior of this character, the all the fights scenes, all that stuff.
Diego Tinoco: Obviously, there were some things that I don't think I was talented enough to handle, and it was a little risky too, right?
So we had these really awesome stunt doubles, who who really took on some of the impacts, that I guess the producer wouldn't let me take on.
Memorable Scene for Latino Representation
Diego Tinoco: I think one of the most memorable scenes for me to film was when Nero was turning into the Phoenix Knight. It was my first time working with wires and having this grand sci-fi type of transformation, right?
And I think once I was in the air, I wasn't even too high in the air, I was like, maybe like six feet or seven feet in the air, right.
Diego Tinoco: When you're in the air and seeing everybody below, it feels like such a magical moment. And you really think like wow, this is happening, I'm about to be a superhero!
And you don't see too many Latinos on the on the big screen turning into these iconic characters, so it was such an honor and a privilege.
The Film's Message
Diego Tinoco: I really want them to take away from this film, the powerful message that we instilled in the movie... which is nobody's destiny is written in stone.
You can create your own destiny, you can take charge of the cards that life is dealt you, and you can create the life that you want. I think that's a very powerful message.
I've said it all my life, I always tell my friends that, and I've been told that by my parents, my whole life growing up.
And it's a message that I strongly believe in.
Diego Tinoco: I don't think anybody's defined by the circumstances that they're born into, and i don't think nobody should be defined by the circumstances that they're born into.
I think that in this life, the whole experience of living is being able to create this video game type of character. Create them, however you want. You know, that's ourselves, right? So I want people to walk with that message.
Diego Tinoco: And, then also, I want all my Latinos out there, to see a Latino on the big screen be like, hey, okay, there's Latino's doing that. I want people to leave inspired, all my Latin people out there, to leave inspired and be like, man, this guy's doing big things.
There's a lot of dark times we're going through, right now, right? But I want everybody go to cinema, enjoy a cinematic experience with the family, and just leave inspired feeling good.
I think that's what a movie should be all about.
SYNOPSIS
Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong street teen, spends his time fighting for cash while he searches for his abducted sister. When one of his fights unwittingly taps into mystical powers he never knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust into a world of warring saints, ancient magical training and a reincarnated goddess who needs his protection.
If he’s to survive, he will need to embrace his destiny and sacrifice everything to take his rightful place among the Knights of the Zodiac.
Cast: Mackenyu, Famke Janssen, Madison Iseman, Diego Tinoco, Mark Dacascos, Nick Stahl and Sean Bean
Directed by: Tomek Baginski
Screenplay by: Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken and Kiel Murray
Based on original stories and characters from The Manga “Saint Seiya” by: Masami Kurumada
Produced by: Yoshi Ikezawa, Joseph Chou, Tim Kwok
Learn more, visit - www.kotzmovie.com
Kingston’s Wi-Drive™ gives you added storage for Apple devices (iPad, iPhone) and Kindle Fire and lets you share photos, videos, music and more with two other users on their own devices.
With integrated Wi-Fi and four hours of battery life, Kingston's Wi-Drive offers pocket-sized portable storage and easy file sharing. Accessing or sharing your personal media easier.
Take it anywhere, in your purse, backpack or briefcase, to share your files, music, photos, videos and more.
ENTER TO WIN THIS GIVEAWAY!
- (1) Kingston’s Wi-Drive 16GB Portable Storage
WAYS TO ENTER:
Entries must be made on or before 11:59 p.m. May 23, 2023.
Kingston’s Wi-Drive 16GB Storage Giveaway HGL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Winner will be selected randomly. Giveaway main entry must be completed before extra entries will count. Winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Open to residents of the U.S. with a valid email and street address.
Designed in partnership with Apple®, Logitech's BASE addes the Apple Smart Connector ito the charging stand so you can effortlessly create a comfortable work-from-home setup.
Made from premium aluminum, BASE holds your iPad at a 70-degree angle that’s perfect for making video calls, browsing emails, referencing documents, and more.
DROP AND GO CHARGING
Simply place your iPad into the cradle and charging will begin instantly. Make sure the 3 pin Smart Connector on your iPad is aligned with the 3 pin Smart Connector on Base. Magnets will hold your iPad securely in place so you can keep tapping, scrolling, and pinching.
BUILT FOR STABILITY
A weighted foot, curve-shaped design, and anti-slip pad provide sturdy, rock-solid support with surface grip. Even the largest of iPads won’t tip over.
GO BEYOND THE WORK DESK
Set BASE iPad charging stand anywhere in your home–kitchen, office, bedroom or living room. Ask Siri® to look up a recipe while you cook in the kitchen, set an alarm before you go to bed, or play your favorite tunes for a spontaneous dance party in the living room. The possibilities are endless.
Charging stand with Smart Connector Technology for iPad (7th and 8th gen), iPad Air® (3rd gen), iPad Pro® 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd gen)
ENTER TO WIN THIS GIVEAWAY!
- (1) Logitech Base iPad Pro Charging Stand
WAYS TO ENTER:
Entries must be made on or before 11:59 p.m. May 16, 2023.
Logitech Base iPad Pro Charging Stand Giveaway HGL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Winner will be selected randomly. Giveaway main entry must be completed before extra entries will count. Winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Open to residents of the U.S. with a valid email and street address.