CITY BOX IS A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE INDIANAPOLIS

If you bring up Birchbox to a lady, and you will get serious bonus points. Dog owners wag their tails when they hear about Barkbox. Well urban explores we have found something just for you: CityBox.

A hot trend right now are subscription box services. Each month you are delivered a box of goodies to your door. The boxes are curated to introduce you to new products or supply some of your favorites. Citybox is a unique option for urban explores who like to discover and experience their city. Citybox is launching in Indianapolis. City Box is accepting orders of their Beta box, that will ship late June. They plan to offer 3, 6, &12 month subscription in the future.

Most importantly, what could be in the Indy specific box? There are questions when signing up for Citybox that will help customize your unique box, but there will also be some universal items in every box. Jennifer Edwards and  Jan Ranade, Citybox Co-Founders, told me:

Citybox will be a mix of items you can enjoy then and there (treats, snacks, home goods, fashion wares, beauty products) as well as vouchers for experiences (a free appetizer at XYZ, or $10 giftcard to XYZ, tickets). Additionally, we hope to have some exclusive Citybox events in the future (behind the scenes tours, etc.). 

You might already be signed up for a subscription service already, but Citybox is unique that it focuses on local products and services. This means that even if you have lived in Indy for a while, you might just find something exciting about your city that you didn't know about. Citybox told me that they are looking at curating a special "holiday" box that can be shipped anywhere with treats and items that can be enjoyed right away. This is perfect for people who might have moved away from Indy, and would like to be surprised with some new local treats. It is exciting that Indianapolis is going to be the first to test out Citybox.

DSQUARED2 OUR FAVORITE SPRING/SUMMER INSPIRATION

YOU ARE INVITED TO A MENSWEAR TALK PRESENTED BY PATTERN AND EMCEED BY SOCIAL CLUB 19'S EXECUTIVE EDITOR

For more than 2 years Jeremiah Williams, Executive Editor, has been a contributor to Patternindy.com. Pattern is Indianapolis' leading event based networking opportunity for local fashion professionals. This Thursday Pattern has asked Williams to emcee the nights discussion of Menswear in Indianapolis.

We will be talking with some of our favorite local brands such as Toolbox, 12fold, JBenzal, Blumlux, and Catou. Make sure to RSVP here, before the event is full. Hope to see you there.

SKIN FARE PRODUCT REVIEW

Who doesn't love a coconut oil stick. Haven't tried one yet? Executive Editor Jeremiah Williams recently did for LIN Media. Recently using Skin Fare sticks.

The product is pretty self explanatory. It is a natural oil based product that is a stick that you can rub on your dry skin. Think of it as a lotion in stick form, and yes it is a little weird to rub as lotion stick on your skin.

This organic product isn't just healthy for your skin but also for the earth. The product is recycled and biodegradable all made here in the USA.

But how does it work? Since this is an oil based product don't leave it anyplace that is warm. We recommend keeping it on your desk, night stand, or bathroom counter. This probably isn't a product that you want to sit and rub all over your body for dry skin, but it is great for spot hydration. Be warned putting this product in your bag. Due to the packaging the lid doesn't firmly stay attached, the last thing you want is an oil stain in your bag.

JUARA PRODUCT REVIEW

The second product Executive Editor, Jeremiah Williams, used for a little while was a collection of masks and eye cream from Juara.

The interesting thing about Juara was that the product combines the active botanical of Indonesian herbal recipes with Western science. So fancy right?

Williams put it to the test for a couple of weeks to see what it could do. He gives us his review of using the masks and eye creme.

TURO SKIN REVIEW

Social Club 19 was asked to review some products for LIN Media. We are always looking for new products to share with our readers. Just because we were given the product does not mean it influences our review. We give honest feedback, because we owe it to our loyal readers.

The first product we tried are some products from Turo Skin. Turo Skin is product made just for men. Social Club 19 Executive Editor gave his face up to the sampling of products. The products he tried were:

- The Starter Kit:
     1) Multi-Active Shave Cream
     2) Daily Moisturizing Lotion + Sunscreen
     3) 3-IN-1 Shower Cleanser
- Regenerating Night Cream

Here is Jeremiah's review:

LUST: HOUSE OF 5TH SPRING COLLECTION FOR MEN

No matter where you live, it is important to support and buy local. Don't get us started on the reason why you should support local. In our hometown of Indianapolis, we have some great local brands. One of our favorites is our friends over at House of 5th. It started a year-ish ago, when we lusted after the House of 5th, hand printed, graphic scarf. Executive Editor, Jeremiah Williams, then got his hands on a spiked bracelet that would not pass airport security. Creative Director for House of 5th, Truen James, sent us the images for the current Spring collection, and well we are in love. 

I got a chance to ask House of 5th Creative Director about his inspiration for the collection:

The inspiration for this collection was found in street revolution. My muse was Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese leader that has become an Internationale symbol of peaceful resistance in the face of opposition. Here personal sacrifices & life long work to free her oppressed people was something that sparked my interest, sometime last year. The more I researched her life and work the more I was also captivated by her timeless style that has clean lines and is culturally significant. I infused the spring collection with brighter colors, cleaner lines, and more subtle hardware. - Truen Jame, House of 5th Creative Director

THIS ISN'T YOUR MOMMA'S SNAKE PIT

I hope you were able to pick up your free Snake Pit bracelet to get you into May's race day party. There is one thing about Indy. You will not want to be any place else the month May. There is no tradition draped in urban legend more than the SNAKE PIT. If the in-field of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway could talk, it would probably have a lot to say about your momma.

STREET FRESH

Photographer // Jeremiah Williams

Model // Jake B.

Product provided by No Bad Ideas

DO317 + BLUE LOUNGE = ACCESS TO SNAKE PIT PASSES FOR INDIANAPOLIS 500

RSVP at DO317.com

Indianapolis is the best place to be in May. It is also hosting one of the, historically, hottest parties known as The Snake Pit. This year Afrojack will be performing with special guest performance by Diplo. You will not want to miss this.

This Saturday, 5/18, Do317 and Blu Lounge Indianapolis are hosting a spot on the Snake Pit Tour. Saturday you can pick up your wristband for the Snake Pit and even register to win the coveted VIP pass to Serpent Lounge.

Sound pretty sweet! All you have to do is RSVP at Do317 for FREE admission to Blu on Saturday Night.