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Yes, It Exists: F*ckin’ Soap By Rude Dude Fragrances

fuckin soap by rude dude photo by gail worley
Photo by Gail

Sometimes a product doesn’t need a clever explanation — it just needs a name that makes you say OMG! Case in point: Fuckin’ Soap by Rude Dude Fragrances. Spotted in the wild at NY Now, this bar of soap comes in a surprisingly glam package: a black box with silver lettering and silver borders that gives it a sleek, almost luxurious look. It reminds of a matchbook you’d find in a downtown nightclub back in the eighties. Then you notice the name. Fuckin Soap. The bar itself carries the same unapologetic name, embossed right across the front. It’s soap, it’s irreverent, it’s a little bit glam, and it gets the job done. Most importantly, it exists!

Eye On Design: George Michael Christmas Ornament by Cody Foster

george michael holiday ornament photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

If your holiday décor leans glam, nostalgic, and just a little bit fabulous, this George Michael blown-glass ornament by Cody Foster  and Co. is about to become the star of your tree. Hand-painted with shimmering detail — from the perfectly coiffed hair to the iconic sunglasses — it captures the pop legend’s unmistakable charisma in sparkling miniature.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Crescent Moon-Shaped Tin Ornament with Pink Roses

pink crescent moon tin ornament photo by gail worley
Photo and Story By Gail Worley

One of the vendors I always make sure to visit at the twice-yearly NY Now gift show is Steve Parkes Wholesale. Steve travels extensively — mostly throughout African countries — where he sources local crafts to bring back to the States. Among his suppliers is a workshop in Madagascar that creates miniature cars and ornaments from discarded tin cans, and let me tell you, they are fabulous.
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Yes, It Exists: Hot Flash Herbal Tea

hot flash tea packaging photo by gail worley
Photo and Story By Gail Worley

Dear Readers, I bring you proof that there truly is a tea for everything — even menopause. Let it Be (yes, that’s the actual company name, Beatles fans!) makes a hibiscus flower herbal tea blend called Hot Flash, designed to soothe the sweats, calm the mood swings, and help you keep your cool when your body’s thermostat has clearly gone rogue. Think of it as the ultimate Magical Mystery Brew for midlife. With this tea in your cup, you can tell those night sweats to Get Back. Buy it Here.

Spotted at the NY Now 2025 Summer Marketplace at Javits Center