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The new Ruby Press office
We’re moving to our new office in downtown Oakland today, and while we’ll miss our old office, we’re super excited to be in our gorgeous new space. Now for the unpacking…
Thin Mints
Sadly, there’s a lack of Girl Scouts in my neighborhoods, which has meant a few Thin Mint-free years for me. Little did I know that all that’s standing between me and an ice-cold, after-dinner minty treat are three ingredients: Oreos, semisweet chocolate, and mint extract. (Thank you for changing my world, Top With Cinnamon!) I only worry that now that I know how easy it is to whip some up, I won’t be able to ration them into disciplined three-cookie servings. (Did you know February 8th was National Girl Scout Cookie Day?!)
Natural Fragrances
I love natural fragrance {who wants to soak up chemicals through their skin?}, but I find it hard to find scents that really resonate with me. Here are a few that I love, love, love:
I just ordered a sample of Osmia Organics‘ Juniper Fire and WOW! They describe it as “stepping outside our house on a breathlessly cold, blue-sky, colorado day with a fire burning in the fireplace” which I think is spot-on. Rustic, sexy, invigorating. I love almost all of the Lurk perfumes- especially TBP V1, a floral with black pepper. MCMC‘s Maine is a combination of rose, clary sage, seaweed, salt and pine and my husband wears their Dude No. 1 beard oil. And of course I can’t forget to mention Olo‘s Cedar and Rose, which Kate and I both wear on a regular basis. It’s bohemian and earthy without “hippy”. NOTE: Olo also makes a hair tonic {oil} with the same scent, which we pick up at Atomic Garden, which we borderline worship. Three drops added to the ends of our long hair make it smell divine, moisturize, and give it a lived-in look.
{photo by Dave Cameron}
Oakland, here we come!
We have exciting news- Ruby Press will be packing up and moving our office to downtown Oakland and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Yes, it will be a shorter commute for us all {I have lived in Oakland for the past ten years}, and we’ll have insanely delicious options for food {we’ll be just a few blocks from both Uptown and Old Oakland}, and will get to work in the beautifully restored Historic Central Building,…but I think I’m most excited about recreating our office in our top floor space. We move at the beginning of March and we’ll keep you up to date! Have a great weekend, friends! xx
Once a New Yorker,
always a New Yorker {in my heart}. All of us here at Ruby Press are thinking of our friends in New York- and New Jersey- right now and hoping life will return to normal for you all soon! xx
Image from here.
Join us at Ruby Press!
It’s that time of year- we are hiring two new interns! Anyone trying to break into the PR world knows that it’s all about experience. Our interns really learn…and have gone on to amazing jobs at Ruby Press, other PR agencies {in SF, LA, and NYC}, and national fashion magazines {yep, the biggies!}. If you want to join the ranks, click here for more information! We look forward to hearing from you!
{Sammy may be at home sitting at my desk and typing away on the computer, but his phone etiquette just isn’t up to par- yet!!}
Jam cocktails
I’m trying to soak up the last of summer, so I’ve been making a lot of summer squash salads and putting heirloom tomatoes on EVERYTHING. Food + Wine’s tip for jam-based cocktails sound like a delicious way to keep summer going. Here’s a simple guideline from Summit Bar co-owner Greg Seider: two ounces of spirit to one ounce of fresh citrus juice with a half-tablespoon of jam. Adjust the jam accordingly, depending on desired sweetness. If it becomes too thick, simply turn the cocktail into a fizz by adding a splash of soda.
{image from here}
We want you!
Ruby Press is hiring two new interns! If you want to gain some experience in fashion/beauty/design PR, this is the place. Want more info- click here for all the details.
{all photos by Kristen Loken!}
Ready to Launch?
I come across young women and men wanting to get into the fashion/lifestyle PR business almost every day. We have had amazing interns over these past 10+ years at Ruby Press, I answer PR students’ questions on a regular basis, and have spoken at numerous colleges and universities on the subject. I LOVE that Crosby from PR Couture has just written a book- Ready to Launch: The PR Couture Guide to Breaking into Fashion PR- full of useful information for those who want to get into the industry. She thoughtfully answers the questions that everyone asks. {And yes, that’s me quoted on page 81!}
