Re:Make Update: Michelle Phan + Day One Agenda

Cecelia Cox
Sep 10, 2013

Believe it or not, we’re less than a month away from our first major Brit + Co. event, Re:Make. In 25 short days, some of your favorite makers, designers, technologists, chefs, and inventors will take the Re:Make stage. Together, we’ll celebrate how “making” has changed over the past few years, thanks to technology. On October 4th and 5th, you’re invited to join us for inspirational conversations, makers’ workshops, and other fabulous surprises. You’ll also get to see and shop products from makers across the country while learning a few new DIY skills of your own.

This week, we have three big Re:Make updates to share. First, six new speakers will be joining us. The first happens to be Michelle Phan. That’s right! Your favorite digital make-up artist and YouTube vlogger will take the stage with Brit in a fireside chat to discuss how the web is helping us transform ourselves. Along with Michelle, here are a few more speakers we’re excited to announce:

Jordan Ferney, founder and editor at Oh Happy Day

Katie Hintz-Zambrano, Senior West Coast Editor of Refinery29

Kacie Hultgren, founder of PrettySmallThings

Jesse Genet, founder and creator of Inkodye

Isaiah Saxon, co-founder and Chief Creative of DIY.org

Now that we’ve got all these incredible speakers in the room, what will they be talking about? That brings us to our second announcement: the official Re:Make agenda. From food demonstrations to project sessions and fireside chats—we’ve got a jam-packed day for all you ladies and gents. Take a quick look.

10:00  REGISTRATION & COFFEE

10:30 WELCOME

Why Making Matters: Brit Morin (Brit + Co.)

11:00  MORNING KEYNOTE

The Maker Movement: The Next Industrial Revolution Is Here

Chris Anderson (3D Robotics)…with special guest Kacie Hultgren (Pretty Small Things)

11:30  PINNERS PANEL

The Pinterest Revolution: Meet the Power Pinners

Introduction by Pinterest
Aaron De Simone (Luxe, 2.1 million Pinterest followers; Brit +Co), Caitlin Flemming (Caitlin Flemming, 4.1 million Pinterest followers; Sacramento Street), Christine Martinez (Chrisem, 5.6 million Pinterest followers; Author, “The Complete Idiots Guide to Pinterest Marketing”)

12:00  INVENTOR CHAT

Ayah Bdeir (littleBits)

12:15  KIDS + TECH PANEL

From Blocks To Circuits, Growing The Next Generation Of Makers

Ayah Bdeir (littleBits), Isaiah Saxon (DIY.org), Jordan Ferney (Oh Happy Day)—in partnership with LEGO

12:45 LUNCH BREAK
1:45 FIRESIDE CHAT

Michelle Phan (FAWN) + Brit Morin (Brit + Co.)

2:15 HOME + TECH PANEL

Making a House a Home

Emily Henderson (HGTV), Susan Feldman (One Kings Lane)

2:45 INVENTOR CHAT

Jesse Genet (Lumi)

3:00 FOOD WORKSHOP

The Culinary Creator

Michael Mina (Mina Group)…with samples for the audience included (yum!)

4:00 DIY BREAK
4:45 BEAUTY + TECH

The Power of Self Transformation

Bridget Dolan (Sephora), Melody McCloskey (StyleSeat), Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Refinery29)

5:10 FASHION + TECH

Creative Expression in a Fast Fashion Era

Jess Lee (Polyvore), Maxine Bédat (Zady), Susan Gregg Koger (ModCloth), Jennifer Hyman (Rent the Runway), Aubrie Pagano (Bow & Drape)

5:35 FIRESIDE CHAT

It’s Dot Complicated: A Guide to Navigating the Digital World

Randi Zuckerberg (Zuckerberg Media) + Brit Morin (Brit + Co.)

6:00 CLOSING REMARKS

Brit Morin (Brit + Co.)

6:15 MIXOLOGY WORKSHOP

Shake It Up: Mixing Cocktails That Are To DIY For

Jonathan Pogash (The Cocktail Guru)….with drinks for the audience included

6:45 COCKTAIL HOUR

As you can see, we have quite the event up our sleeves. But, Re:Make would not be possible without our partners. It’s thanks to their products, ideas, and creativity that we have two full days of activities and surprises. Here’s a quick rundown of the partners who are making Re:Make possible.

Benefit Cosmetics

Cricut

Chronicle Books

LEGO

Kind

Sugru

The Naked Grape

Wilton

Pinterest

Oxo

Pretzel Crisps

Smash

VELCRO Industries

Shapeways

Are you excited yet? Time to get your ticket!

Tickets are selling out quickly. Snag one here for just $199. Remember, day one is by invitation only. If you’d like to request an invite, do it here.

Hope to see you in October!

Adam Brody & Leighton Meester Are FINALLY In A New TV Show Together

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester (who, you know, played The OC's Seth Cohen and Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf) made our teen drama dreams come true when they tied the knot in 2014. And after The Oranges and Adam's appearance on Single Parents, we're FINALLY seeing them onscreen together again in 2025. Leighton's new series Good Cop/Bad Cop premieres on the CW this winter and I can already tell it's going to be one of my favorite new TV shows of 2025.

Here's everything you need to know about Leighton Meester's Good Cop/Bad Cop — and Adam Brody's appearance!

What is Good Cop/Bad Cop about?

In the CW's newest series, Leighton Meester stars as detective Lou, working for her dad in their community's local police force. She's thrilled to finally get a partner — until she realizes it's her little brother Henry (Luke Cook). It looks like it's all in the family with this comedy drama.

When does Good Cop/Bad Cop come out?

The Good Cop/Bad Cop release date is coming up! The new series premieres at 9 PM EST on the CW starting February 19, 2025, and each episode will be one hour long.

Who else in the Good Cop/Bad Cop cast?

Good Cop/Bad Cop stars Leighton Meester, Luke Cook, and Clancy Brown. And in addition to a variety of additional actors, we'll be seeing Adam Brody make an appearance too! In the new trailer, we get a brief glimpse of his character during one of Lou and Henry's investigations — and it looks like he's playing a glasses-wearing cowboy. Yeehaw!

Are you excited to see Leighton Meester and Adam Brody onscreen again? I think they're both hilarious and can't wait to see their banter. Keep your eyes peeled for the latest Good Cop/Bad Cop news and read up on the other February TV shows premiering in 2025.

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Reese Witherspoon's Book Club January Pick Is Like 'First Lie Wins' Meets 'Evelyn Hugo'

As much as I've written about Reese Witherspoon's book club, you'd think I was on a first name basis with her (wishful thinking)! But, the truth is that it's the reason I rediscovered reading for fun. As informational as books can be, there's also joy, anguish, fear — and even spicy romance — to lose ourselves in. I'm become a firm believer in holding on to things that bring us joy so if your book stash is overflowing, you're going to love Reese's January pick for 2025.

Learn about Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick for January 2025!

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The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan (New Release)

Cate Kay's a literary genius who's cracked the code of keeping readers engaged in her written work. She's also secured a film franchise that's made fans go wild. But, no one's ever seen Cate Kay or talked to her. She's an enigma on purpose.
You see, 'Cate Kay' and her bestie Amanda made plans to live lavish lives in California. They were so sure everything would work out until something awful happens that forces 'Cate Kay' to leave her real identity behind.

It's not until something forces her to make peace with where she comes from that 'Cate Kay' decides it's time to stop running from who she is.

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Here's What Reese Witherspoon Had To Say About The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese Witherspoon never shies away from telling her adoring fans why she chose a book and this month is no different. On her book club's official Instagram page, she wrote: "Have you ever felt like you were living more than one life? That’s exactly what Cate Kay is grappling with in our January pick, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by @KateFagan3. She’s a literary sensation, the face behind a blockbuster film trilogy, but her life isn’t what it seems. This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists."

Visit our storefront to check out more of our top book picks!

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Pamela Anderson Just Gave The Most Relatable Reason For No-Makeup Life: "Saved A Lot Of Time"

After spending decades in the entertainment industry, some celebs like Pamela Anderson have opted for a makeup-free look. No one can forget when she stunned photographers right before Paris Fashion Week's Vivienne Westwood show last year by rocking a bare face. She told Vogue France, she wasn't thinking about not "wearing any makeup." However, she didn't want to "compete with the clothes" she was wearing. She felt "freedom" from not trying to "be the prettiest girl in the room" which speaks volumes to us!

Now, Pamela continues to embrace the no-makeup life — and not only does she look gorgeous, but she seems SO happy! The star shared recently how this lifestyle change impacts her day-to-day, and it's honestly incredibly relatable. Here's what she had to say!

Here's what Pamela Anderson just said about adopting a no-makeup life!

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1. It saves her a lot of time.

Pamela Anderson stopped by the Live with Kelly and Markshow to talk about filming The Last Showgirl, her childhood, and how not wearing makeup has been beneficial for her. While her makeup-free clip from the episode isn't available on YouTube, PEOPLE reports hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos asking her how her decision has changed her life.

Ripa started with, "You don't travel with a glam squad. How liberating is that for you," while Consuelos followed with, "And how much time have you gotten back?"

The former Baywatch star said she's "saved a lot of time" and admitted that her sons "used to say that I spent half my life in a makeup chair."

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2. She feels more focused in general.

Pamela Anderson also admitted things feel easier for her in general. "I feel like I could focus better when I did the film, too." And her life outside of that? She said she's "gotten out of wearing makeup and it's been fun."

It's interesting because Kelly Ripa shared she's been inspired by Pamela Anderson's makeup-free choice. She remembers not wearing makeup for a short while and said to herself, "'Pamela Anderson is a genius." Kelly even thought for a moment, "This is the way to live." We're so here for it!

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3. She lives for a glam moment, but appreciates simplicity now.

Pamela's all for being makeup-free now, but she's not bashing glam moments. She actually "loved it" because "it's fun when you're new in the business and you get all this attention." She's just at a point where she's "done that" and wants to "simplify and keep it low key."

She really does "love being elegant, sophisticated" but has found what "works best" for her.

Is Pamela Anderson inspiring you to embrace a no-makeup life too? Let us know on Facebook!

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