Avid concert go-er, Partner Karen Schneider, says there is no festival like the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas. After having sampled the likes of Lollapalooza and the I Heart Music Festival in Vegas, we at SnL consider her to be quite the expert when it comes to the music scene.

Her favorite part about KROQ? The rotating stage.

Having gone to night 2 of this two day musical showcase, here’s what Karen had to say about her Sunday at the 22^nd Annual KROQ Almost Christmas;

“It’s the ultimate music festival! From 5:30 to 11:00PM, its nonstop music. While Mumford and Sons is wrapping their set, The Black Keys are setting up for their performance on the opposite side of the rotating stage, leaving you glued to your seat for the entire 5 ½ hour show!”

With such a contained venue, it’s a surprise anyone has the desire to get up to even use the bathroom. Other artists included names such as Foster The People, Florence + The Machine, The Naked and Famous and Jane’s Addiction playing hits as well as debuting new tunes, sending fans into a musical euphoric frenzy.

Having gotten her tickets from music business manager and brother, David Weise, Karen not only got to see the show, she got to hang with the acts backstage.

Since not all of us are lucky enough to hang with Mark Foster and hear the incredible vocals of Ms. Florence herself, we live vicariously through Karen. So until next year, Partner, Publicist and musical maven, Karen Schneider, out.

One of the most inspiring, emotional and entertaining events that we SnL partners attend yearly is the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year Awards, held in New York the first week of November.  Every year, we come back with a renewed faith in the “power and influence of females” and the extraordinary impact that women have in making a difference in the world. The audience includes the usual “VIPs and influencers” but also, a balcony full of young girls who are invited to hear and experience what women before them have accomplished. One of the best things about the event for us is the sheer element of surprise of who will be honored and who will be presenting the honors.  Although Glamour releases their annual Women of the Year issue before the event, we have always avoided it so we could sit there and gasp when one amazing, awe- inspiring celebrity after another walks out on stage. The oooh’s and ahhh’s are thrilling and have become a part of our tradition every year for the past 7 years…

Except for this year. Something overcame us. We couldn’t resist knowing who we were going to see. It was fun to sit before the event and talk about the history of that person, what we loved about them, why they would be honored and who could potentially present the honors? What has Chelsea Handler done (other than make a hell of a lot of people laugh) to be honored? We commiserated about the horrific ordeal that Gabriele Giffords has gone through, the amazing success of Arianna Huffington’s “Huffington Post” when she sold it this year to AOL for $315 million, how excited we were to learn more about “Facebook Girl”- the woman who helped overturn the ruler of Egypt, what will Jennifer Lopez wear, and what an incredible kick ass woman is Gloria Steinem… we wondered how Debbie Harry sounds after all these years and what the Bush women have been doing to be honored as a threesome. We didn’t know who Cindy Sherman was, didn’t know much about Lea Michelle, nor had we heard of Withelma “T” Ortiz-Macey.  But we sure do now, and you can too – at Glamour.com

Even though we broke our tradition, there were still lots of surprises.  We still oooh’d and ahh’d when presenters Condoleezza Rice, Jessica Alba, Diane Sawyer, Jennifer Aniston, Barbara Walters, Donatella Versace and Anita Hill amongst others came out. We still laughed, cried and mostly were awestruck and inspired to be better, stronger and supportive women to each other.

Will we open the Women of the Year issue before the event next year? Guess we’ll see, but at least we’ll know our level of inspiration will remain unchanged. We still walked away feeling like we can do anything we want if we set our minds to it. In the words of Chelsea Handler “You really can do whatever it is you want to do. You just have to get out there and F*%#CKng do it.”

Jennifer Aniston introducing Chelsea Handler

 

Chelsea Handler speaking at the event

Jennifer Lopez on the Glamour red carpet

Donned as ‘The Biggest Live Music Event in Radio History,’ the iHeartRadio Music Festival was not to be missed this past weekend. Performers and fans flooded Vegas for what can only be described as the Grammy’s for the common man, although you were sure to spot a celeb in the crowd if you looked hard enough. SnL founding partner, Karen Schneider, came back gushing about the magical musical variety and energy of the show. The festival featured performances by every big name out today, Fergie to Coldplay to Gaga to Rascal Flatts all attracting quite an array of fans. So you can only imagine, the fashion was something to behold.

First you’ve got the typical Vegas fashion: sequins, ‘Fergalicious’ short-shorts, sparkled tights (not unlike our favorite metallic’s from K. Bell) and cocktail dresses- tight and decadent as ever. Seated intermittently throughout the dominating Vegas glam were country fans adorned with jeweled jeans, boots, belts and the like. And last but not least Karen saw the free spirited, slightly edgy bohemian style (so band of gypsies) which was also illuminated on stage with Steven Tyler’s ultra-cool rocker wardrobe.

See below for a snippet from Karen’s photo diary of the performances, fans and fashion from her killer festival weekend in Vegas!

There are so many amazing causes, So many amazing people doing amazing things And I truly believe we’re all on this earth to do something more than just live… But I often find myself paralyzed and overwhelmed by so much devastation and sadness in every sector in every corner of our lives…that I can’t choose just one…And all of them are truly amazing… Children need help all over the world, there’s hunger, disease, a global water crisis, injustice to women, environmental destruction, natural disasters and people left homeless, drought, poverty, mental illness, our oceans are polluted, animals need homes, and so so much more. We have needs in our country yet there are global issues more distressing than anything we can fathom. Meanwhile we go on with our lives and people die. Unfairly, unjustly for so many different reasons. Different cancers have taken different people in my life, how do I choose which one to focus on and support? Mental illness is prevalent in my family, autism is prevalent in my family… how can I make even a tiny difference in any of these things? What we do at SnL doesn’t really “make a difference” but if anything, maybe it has made us think and become aware of so many great people who dedicate their lives to making a difference. AND we need to remember that if every one of the billions of people on this earth “do something” we can collectively make a difference. I wish I could be one of those people that dedicate their lives to a cause and really make a difference. Maybe someday I will. Taking off on a shoe drop to Ethiopia, traveling to a remote village in Africa to help build a water well, even going on a mission to save lives somewhere, anywhere… Until then, I will continue to be inspired and awestruck by the people that do and their dedication and courage. One of these people is Agi Hershberg. Agi’s husband died of Pancreatic Cancer. One of the most deadly of all cancers. It took her husband and it took my mother in law. And it’s trying to take Karen’s. And we all know about the fight Steve Jobs is fighting. And there are thousands more. Agi has dedicated her life to finding a cure for this evil disease. So today I will choose and honor her work. You can learn more about it at www.pancreatic.org. Whether there’s that one special thing in your life YOU’RE passionate about and want to support, or if you’re like me and you just can’t pick, pick them all! And let’s all continue to be inspired by people like Agi, Blake Mykoskie, even little Seth Maxwell or even Bill Gates or Nelson Mandella who have made a commitment to making a difference. We need more of these people on this earth. I honor all causes and the people who have dedicated their lives to making a difference. Causes don’t make a difference, people do.

It’s already been one year since we moved into our new office! It sure has been a wild, crazy, exhausting, interesting and rewarding year…

Let’s first touch on the wild and crazy… we moved into our new digs and after 10 years in our old space, it was quite cathartic going through years’ of “stuff” and when we say we left almost everything behind… we truly did. Our desks, chairs, computers… it all stayed. Now we sit in our lofty space with lots of fresh air and less “stuff” crowding our office and instead lots of fresh and creative ideas are filling the room.

Not only was the move exhausting, but the economy took its toll on us too… we saw clients come, clients go, staff come, staff go… whew, just thinking back about it makes us queasy. But we’ve ridden the storm – and we’re settling in, settling down and looking forward to settling some new clients! Our latest client additions, Band of Gypsies and Suss have been incredibly fun and rewarding brands to work on and our expansion into social media has been extremely successful. We’ve been able to increase our clients’ fans and followers two-fold, and have even launched a few ad campaigns and new websites along the way. We may still have hills to climb but we’ve got hiking boots under our high heels so bring it on!

And… it’s really interesting that although we may have our smallest team since our beginnings over 23 years ago, we have the most dynamic, synergistic and professional group ever. We hired our first-ever VP this year, Marla White and she’s keeping us all on our toes, and keeping us laughing (have you heard her infectious laugh?). And our recent SnL Guac Off was a fun celebration of summer and our camaraderie…

The rewarding part? As we head into our 24th year of business, we still hear laughter in the office, our clients have become our friends, our brands businesses are growing, we’re giving back… and we’re still having fun.

Here’s to the bright side of 2011.

adidas

Dad ALWAYS needs a new gym bag, even if he thinks he doesn’t!  The large Striker Duffle from adidas is perfect and can be purchased at www.adidas.com for $45.00.

Auri

No one does style AND comfort like Auri Footwear.  Dad will LOVE these Gulf Stream kicks available at www.aurifootwearonline.com for $165.00 – he might even get out of that chair!

Freestyle

What dad doesn’t want a stylish performance watch?  Freestyle’s Tide 4.0 has tide/sunrise/sunset data for 150 beaches worldwide for 10 YEARS with preset heat times of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 minutes!  $100.00 at www.freestyleusa.com

K. Bell

Think K. Bell’s just for women – NOT EVEN!  Check out their amazing “Xtremely Soft” socks for men at www.kbellsocks.com.  Available in black, charcoal, navy, and khaki and at $8.00 – you can get all 4!

Save the ta-tas

We all know someone  touched by breast cancer, BE A MAN – and sport this shirt in support– “Save a life, grope your wife” – we’ll smile through a serious subject!  $29. At www.savethetatas.com

adidas Striker duffle

Auri Gulf Stream

 

Freestyle Tide 4.0

K. Bell Xtremely Soft Men's Socks

Save the ta-tas men's "Grope" shirt

Save the ta-tas

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-orenstein-boobies-20110419,0,7726424.story

This link leads to an article posted in the Los Angeles Times yesterday about breast cancer frustration.  Boobies, bracelets, awareness?

SnL Communications is proud to represent Save the ta-tas® Brand and Save the Ta-tas® Foundation, founded by Julia Fikse.  Julia is not a breast cancer survivor; however her grandmother and aunt survived breast cancer.  Though they both lost their ta-tas, she didn’t lose them to cancer.  Julia knows how scary cancer is and that it must be stopped.  She believes together we can stop it.

Fikse developed product on their ecommerce site to help FUND RESEARCH – she encourages stopping by to take a look at their ta-tas®, LOL the Brand that is!  As you probably guessed, she loves to laugh! 

When you buy a Save the ta-tas® product, a donation is created for The Save the Ta-tas® Foundation.  The foundation funds exciting and innovative research (they like to call it “rogue research”) generating fresh approaches to the fight against cancer.   They’re like treasure hunters with test tubes!

Save the ta-tas® is a brand that’s fun to wear and share with others. Share a laugh, share a story, and share a picture on their “show us” page, share hope, and share valuable funds in an effort to make cancer history. After all, as awesome as ta-tas are, we’re not just saving ta-tas, we’re saving lives.

Here is Julia’s response to the article, in her own words:

http://savethetatas.blogspot.com/2011/04/fact-check-la-times-article-41911.html

Breast Cancer affects almost everyone, we know, you know it.  We, here at SnL have family members who have survived breast cancer, and some, who unfortunately, have not.  We’re in this fight to win.  We are not observers, we are not on the sidelines, we join hands with Julia and are in the trenches.

We don’t lash out at others, we state the truth.  The Save the Ta-tas® Foundation funds researchers to FIND A CURE.

Please remember, breast cancer is all year long – not just in October.  Think pink, wear pink, even drink pink; the bottom line is SAVE THE TA-TAS®!

Auri Ace

Auri Camilla

The Dove

Restricted Ashbury in brown

Tookata People Tara Crest

 Team SnL traveled to Vegas Baby for MAGIC, Project, and Platform on behalf of our clients and to check out the scene, and was it ever!

Some of our clients that made magic at the shows:

Auri’s fall 2011 men’s and women’s collections are the brand’s largest to date.  Incorporating the season’s hottest trends including vintage styles and weatherized looks, the women’s collection consists of flats, fashion pumps, platform heels and numerous boots including ankle boots, mid-calf boots and a classic riding boot, all crafted from Italian leather including rich suede and embossed patent.  The men’s sport collection features tailored styles for a clean fit while the dress collection incorporates classic styling with a contemporary twist.  Fall also houses an all new casual line utilizing soft suede in place of canvas on sneakers and sport shoes.

As a response to consumer demand, MEK has created two new styles in various washes for the fall 2011 season tailor-made to address women’s specific figures.  The beautifully customized Perfect Curve and Sweet Petite styles, along with MEK’s entire fall 2011 collection are slated to hit major retailers globally in July-August.

Perfect Curve – Available in either a high waist slim boot cut or straight cut; features 34″ inseam; low rise contoured waist band that eliminates the gap in the back; basic 5-pocket and fashion styles available; curvy in the hip and thigh to sculpt and shape.  Just enough room under the belly button and waist band reduces spillage.

Sweet Petite – Available in slim boot cut or cigarette cut; low rise; 5-pocket and fashion styles available; slim through hip and thigh yet sweet enough to recognize the curves; lower in front and higher in the back; no baggy knee, tapered throughout leg to give the illusion of a long, lean leg and adapts to each wearers personal style!

While Matisse was busy launching the celebration of their 10th Anniversary, media and attendees were busy checking out their gorgeous fall ’11 collection!  Here’s a sneak peak at one of our favorites – the Dove!

Restricted was JUMPIN’ throughout the show. With booths at both Magic and Platform, a new logo and brand identity to unveil and an expanded UnRestricted collection – the buzz at Restricted was ELECTRIC!

The fall 2011 collection of handbags, accessories, clothing and footwear from Tookata People debuted at MAGIC including the “Crest Grey” signature print – sure to become a mainstay of the brand moving forward.  The Tookata People family crest, “Crest Grey” depicts finding balance in life through the illustrative use of iconic graphics such as hearts and skulls (love and hate, respectively), light and dark (good and evil), and waves for harmony.  In addition to handbags, wallets, accessories and apparel, Tookata People’s fall ‘11 collection also includes a capsule collection of footwear featuring high and low profile canvas sneakers in an assortment of signature Tookata People prints for women.

Skirt Sports LOVE

ZiGi

Need a last minute gift for a loved one, maybe even someone you just “like!”  We’re sure you can find something to help you get your message across from our fabulous clients:

Auri:

Love walking again with the Chloe ballet flat in red metallic from Auri.  Memory foam and gel cushioning combine to make walking a beautiful thing.  Available at www.aurifootwear.com  for $120.00.

Adidas:

Warm your heart and your hands with adidas® adicolor logo gloves in cosmo pink. Available at www.adidas.com for $18 (matching beanie also available!)

Freestyle:

Does your Valentine need more TIME?!  Check out these super cute watches available at www.freestyleusa.com

Hammerhead LDS in coral for $125.00

Blush in coral/pink for $95.00

Gromatide in coral for $85.00

Rage 2.0 in pink for $55.00

K. Bell:

You two can play fashion footsies with adorable heart socks available at www.kbellsocks.com and they are on sale for $1.50 – SHOP NOW!!

Matisse:

Check out the Lyla in pink – only $65.00!  Visit  www.matissefootwear.com for the store locator.

MEK Denim:

You AND your Valentine will look SEXY, STUNNING, and SUMPTUIOUS in anything MEK DENIM!  Check out www.mekdenim.com and find something amazing to wear on Valentine’s Day!

PLAY OUTDOORS:

Cover your little Valentine’s during outdoor snow play in the Nutcase Kids Pink Spirals Classic Shell Snow Helmet available at WWW.PLAYOUTDOORS.COM – on sale for $68.00

Restricted:

The Big Apple’s never looked better!  Available in red or pink at www.endless.com  for $75.00

Save the ta-tas:
Boob Lube!  Boob Lube® is a line of pink sorbet scented liquid soaps and lotions that encourage monthly breast exams.   Boob Lube makes breast exams more fun!   Remember, it’s something you don’t have to do alone!  Link: http://www.savethetatas.com/catalog/boob-lube  $14.99

Skirt  Sports:

Show yourself a little love, comfort and style with Skirt Sports Simple the Best dress.  With a flattering A-line fit, sexy halter top neckline and fun pink crush pattern, this dress is perfect for daytime errands or a girl’s night out.  Available at www.skirtsports.com for $75.

Tookata People:

For the artistic Valentine in your life, Tookata People’s “Nice Black” wristlet delivers a large dose of style in a small package.  Available at www.tookatapeople.com for $65.

Tsukihoshi:

Have little Valentines that need awesome footwear?  Check out www.zappos.com for fabulous tennis available in fuschia, red, and pink!  Prices range from $37.50 – $62.00

ZiGi:
Introducing the MAUI from Rock & Candy by ZiGi.  The hottest selling shoe this Spring!  Perfect for the beach, work/school, and or a night out on the town with your honey – this shoe goes with everything.  Available at:

ZiGi Soho

647 Broadway

(between Bleecker St & Bond St)

New York, NY 10012

(212) 598-4900

Matisse - Big Appple in red

Child 12 Fuchsia-Pink

Rage 2.0 - pink