Author: Kelly

Now on Long Island, Greenblender organic smoothie delivery box review by Kelly at The “IT” Look blog I am inhaling a container of blueberries as I write this.  For the past two or so years, superfoods in the form of the above, along with hemp, quinoa, a week’s worth of vegetables including kale and yellow squash.. chia seeds and ginger.. have helped replace more than half the carbs in my lifestyle routine (I refuse to reference my eating as dieting).  You get the picture. If your schedule is anything like mine, getting foods together for even a week’s worth of…

Consider yourself a craft beer aficionado?  Well, prepare to be challenged at the 2nd Annual Five Boro Craft Beer Fest in Long Island City. Taking place on a terrace overlooking LIC, the event will be a night of the tastiest small batches and over 100 craft beers – some of which have never been introduced to tasters. The festival is happening May 1 at Studio Square, which is a Mecca for events joining Queens, Manhattan and the rest of the boroughs for what is sure to be a fun-filled day and night. Teenage phenomenons Lions on the Moon is scheduled…

“[People do not realize] the lifelong sacrifice and hardships artists embrace to bring their dreams to life. They deserve a place to possibility make a living and carrier doing what they love by monetizing it via the Internet.” When Chris Pati decided to launch IndiMusic.tv, his mission was to give independent artists an outlet for development without the stifling grip of  being signed to a record company.  The 35 -year veteran producer is no stranger to the challenges up and comers face — hence why his project is focused on giving indie artist the power to promote and monetize their music…

When Chris Fox walked into our office, we knew he had a story to tell. What we were not expecting is to hear about the impact this young man has already had on so many students, administrators and professionals at schools all over the country. These are places Fox has already traveled – many times at his own expense – to speak out about bullying, overcoming drug addiction and inspiring others while living with Tourette syndrome.  Chris has used his disability to empower himself and the masses, in a way that no so-called “typical” individual ever could. For readers unfamiliar…

Amanda Kravat is a lyrical powerhouse with the ability to touch nearly anyone’s heart through her music. Described as “deep”and “rocker chick”, Kravat has used her impressive talents to create songs inspired by her compassion for the abused, as well as her own angst brought on by tragedy. Amanda, a New York native, has channeled the power to unify a world of audiences through songs that have earned her immense critical acclaim and top spots on Itunes EP and Amazon music charts. Hitting it off with Steven Tyler doesn’t hurt an artist, either. What inspired you to become a singer…

http://youtu.be/k15Mwm_Q33E Melody Rose performs an acoustic version of “These Walls” at LIB Studios in Deer Park, Long Island.  View our interview here and link to her newly-released EP!  #LIBMusic #LIBTV

Melody Rose might just be the next big thing – not only for Long Island, but the entire world.  The soulful, eclectic pop songstress from Huntington, LI very recently announced her self-entitled EP, Melody Rose has finally hit the airwaves!   Despite growing up in the presence of rockers like Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie, Melody also studied jazz and is classically educated in music – enabling her to “write or cowrite” every song on her new album.  How did you begin a career in music? Melody: My mother was a singer in several different bands.  In 1994, she took me…

Is streetwear simply more fun than couture? To us colorfully artistic types, it just might be. Agenda NYC brings the most recent heavy-hitting brands of the West Coast (Ink Addict, to hang with some friends from downtown NYC (Mishka, Reason clothing), awe inspiring footwear (Linear, Native Tongue) along with classic veterans (Vans, Converse and even FILA). The trade show is moving next to Las Vegas on February 16, so we are giving just a quick peek of what’s coming for Spring into Fall 2015. Native Shoes (kids shown here) Nativeshoes.com #keepitlite Linear  Linearsocks.com designed by owner Erik Gupta  Mishka Brooklyn…

Camp Kesem is one of the most fun places we have seen since Summer’s end. The Suffolk-based day camp offers a full week of activities, free of charge, for 6-16 year old children of persons currently suffering from cancer, in remission or children who have lost their parents to cancer. Until there’s a cure, Camp Kesem of Stony Brook is opening the doors to twice as many campers – up to 100 – this year! Registration for camp begins January 15, offering a full week of days and nights at Camp Linwood in New Jersey.  The event is founded and…

We at LIB could hardly contain our excitement upon hearing about  lovely Trish Torrales’ latest move: The 21-year old singer will be performing for the American Idol judges this Thursday, January 15. In a press release yesterday, a vivacious Trish states: “I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to be on the show- I’ve been watching American Idol since I was a little girl and it’s definitely a highlight of my career so far! I can’t wait for everyone to see if I got my golden ticket to Hollywood!” We can’t wait to see Trish Torrales give it her…