Daily Gems & other musings — beauty

The History of the viv&ingrid Bonbon Bar

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The inspiration for the original viv&ingrid "Bonbon Box" came from the idea of treating yourself to a box of little luxuries, something we dreamed up in our small upstairs design studio before we opened our flagship shop in Downtown Berkeley...fast forward a few years later, and after we opened viv&ingrid at Oxford Hall, our idea evolved into creating little boxes of edible treats featuring our local friends and artisanal candy creators. The viv&ingrid Bonbon Bar was one of our favorite endeavors, and we loved partnering with different small makers to bring locally made and sustainably sourced products and women-owned businesses...

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Camila Coelho

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Camila Coelho has been on the scene since her early years as a You Tube makeup and beauty influencer, and in 2019, she cemented herself as a designer when she launched her namesake clothing line Camila Coelho Collection with Revolve.  She's been featured on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list over multiple years, and it's safe to say this Brazilian-American entrepreneur is an all around sensation! Inspired by her Brazilian roots mixed in with her own personal style, Camila's very first collection "sold out online within minutes of launch and continues to grow month over month."  She's also launched her own beauty brand Elaluz,...

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