Highlights from the IFDA Print Fair

Last week, I stopped by the IFDA Print Fair at the Park Avenue Armory.  I wish I had more time to spend there because there was so much to see: nearly 500 years of printmaking from early woodcuts and traditional engravings to etchings, lithographs, and innovative contemporary projects by international artists.   Here are some of my favorite pieces:

Fold II, Anish Kapoor (Paragon Press)

Three color reliefs by Shepard Fairy on handmade paper. (Pace Prints)

Pace Prints

Dessert Skirt IV (Will Cotton, 2013), Pace Prints

Calliope, Will Cotton (Pace Print)

Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah (Mel Bochner,  2014), Two Palms 

Mariana VI, ( Manolo Valdes, 2008), Marlborough Graphics

Woman in a summer kimono. Hashiguchi Goyo (1880-1921), Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints

100% Organic Skincare: Magic Pad

I received a sample last week of The Magic Pads to review.  The product is 100% cruelty free, 100% vegan, 99% organic, and very effective.  The ingredients are a unique blend of Glycolic acid, Organic Willow Bark, Hyaluronic acid, and Vitamin E. The active ingredients penetrate deeply to help clear acne and blemishes, smooth, tighten, and shrink pores, exfoliate, and tone for healthier and younger looking skin.  

I tried it as part of my night time cleansing routine for a few days and I'm a fan of the product.  There are 50 pads in a lightweight jar that's perfect for travelers.  It's fragrance free, which I prefer, since I have sensitive skin.  But there's still a slight scent to it, which did not bother me.  It really removed the dirt from my skin and left my face feeling gently exfoliated, very soft and moisturized. 

At $19.95, it's a decent price for a quality product. The Magic Pad is offering AliceinQueens readers free shipping.  Use code: ALICEINQUEENS during checkout.  This would make a great stocking stuffer, especially for those who prefer organic products.

BuzzFeed Life + BIRCHBOX Happy Holiday Hacks

What: Enjoy Hair & Makeup Touch-ups, Holiday Treats & Hot Chocolate, Exclusive Shopping Offers.

When: Thursday, November 6, 2014, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Where: Birchbox, 433 W Broadway (near Lafayette St.), New York, NY 10012