Annie Bloj Launches The Bloj Report and Shares Her Favorite Must-Haves for February
Culture & Style Editor Annie Bloj recently re-launched her website and is now publishing at TheBlojReport.com. Every week Annie gives her recommendations on what to do, where to go and things to try. Annie has a long history in the fashion and culture industries. After graduating from Parsons School of Design with a BFA for Fashion Design, Annie went on to have a thirteen-year career in the field. She followed her dream, designing for companies such as American Eagle, J. Crew, New York and Company and the Gap. Annie moved to Colorado almost six years ago after starting her family and saw a need for a curated cultural calendar for the Denver and Boulder area. She loves to meet the dynamic personalities creating distinctive events in our area and aims to get people together to experience everything that makes our city amazing and unique. This month, Annie shares her top 12 recommendations for February.
1. Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Survival Serum: I use this after cleansing each morning. It evens out my skin tone, moisturizes and offers a little extra glow with the added mica!
2. The Flu Shot: This mix of Ginger Juice, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, and Oregano Oil makes me feel like I'm boosting my immune system even though it takes me a few hours to drink, LOL!
3. @oyster_and_pearl : My friend/ colleague/ former boss Irene Newman finally started an Instagram account documenting her style after some encouragement from yours truly. She is such a great example of how to incorporate trends into real life, I'm so excited to collaborate with her in the future!
4. Air Mail Weekly: Former Vanity Fair editor in chief, Graydon Carter's new project. I am a culture sponge and I find this new approach to independent publishing really exciting and so interesting.
5. Boom: Mad Money, Mega Dealers and the Rise of Contemporary Art : Author Michael Shnayerson recently spoke with Director Nora Burnett Abrams at the MCA about his new book that offers an incredibly detailed and fascinating look at the history and current state of the Modern Art Market.
6. T Magazine: I love getting this each week, delivered right to my door. The variety of content and the deep dives into the cultural zeitgeists helps me feel connected and informed.
7. Wait Is This Thing On: A little selfish plug for our podcast! I'm obsessed with podcasts, and I'm really excited and proud of the direction that this project is taking us! I find that having an in-depth conversation with our guests each month energizes me- no phones allowed while we are recording!
8. Jefe's Taco and Tequila: No lie... the nachos at Jefe's are last-meal status for me.
9. Tootsie: Hands down my most favorite movie of ALL TIME. It has it all..... New York in the '80s, Bill Murray, a dramatic makeover, Terri Garr, a terrific theme song and an Andy Warhol cameo. What more could you want?
10. Quilted Jacket from Mimi Shim: The jacket that launched a project! My friend Mimi posted a jacket that she had made on her IG and I told her I wanted one, too. She sent me some fabric choices and one night when we were out she delivered it to me... and then everyone asked her for one too! It feels like the biggest hug, I adore it.
11. Neroli 36 from Le Labo: I love Le Labo fragrances and this one with the essence of Orange Blossom (Neroli) is so fresh and light, it never feels heavy or too perfumey.
12. MCA Membership: I am an MCA superfan, and my husband got me the membership gift box for Christmas and it was the best gift! The gift box comes with some extra special perks.