NYFW Recap: MAJ DESIGNS S|S 18′ Runway Show
On Tuesday, I attended the fashion show of MAJ Designs, produced by AMCONYC. The show featured beautiful dresses and 2-pieces, including a show-stopping white and blue ballgown, which billowed down the runway with an ethereal flow. The dress, along with several other pieces in the collection, was embroidered with an elegant floral pattern design that lent itself well to both the formal-wear pieces and the … Continue reading NYFW Recap: MAJ DESIGNS S|S 18′ Runway Show
NYFW Recap: Runa Ray’s S/S 2018
Last week I attended Runa Ray’s fashion presentation which made being eco-conscious chic, with whimsical, freely flowing pieces. Various species of plants were pressed into the silks and cottons, while other pieces were organically dyed with natural ingredients such as turmeric and pomegranate peels. The show ended with a show-stopping gown called “The Bleeding Dress,” which read, “Imagination is the only weapon against reality.” Through … Continue reading NYFW Recap: Runa Ray’s S/S 2018
NYFW Recap: S/S Indonesian 2018 Diversity Show
Last week I attained the Spring/Summer Indonesian Diversity show at NYFW at The Dream hotel in Chelsea. The amazing show featured five Indonesian designers, who presented their luxury collections, two of which featured models wearing traditional headwear. I created a video of the presentations by Vivi Zubedi and Dian Pelangi, which you can view on my Instagram here. Designer Barli Asmara amazed everyone in the … Continue reading NYFW Recap: S/S Indonesian 2018 Diversity Show
NOLCHA SHOWS RECAP: Fashion Week Designer Merges Streetwear with Classic Chic
On September 8th, I attended the The Nolcha Shows at New York Fashion Week at Industria Studios. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the event, which provides a platform for emerging designers to showcase their creations to a group of industry influencers, buyers and press. I attended the 1pm “All Comes From Nothing” show by designer Eva Yiwel Xu. The collection was inspired by … Continue reading NOLCHA SHOWS RECAP: Fashion Week Designer Merges Streetwear with Classic Chic
Proctor & Gamble Becomes First Company To Disclose Fragrance Ingredients
Turn over the bottle of almost any beauty product and you will see “fragrance” listed on the ingredients list. But, what you may not know is “fragrance” may be a combination of several chemicals that are linked to health concerns. Very few brands actually disclose what is included in the fragrance concoctions they use in their products, putting you, the consumer, in a very bad … Continue reading Proctor & Gamble Becomes First Company To Disclose Fragrance Ingredients
Top Brands Seen at Indie Beauty Expo 2017
Post by Jolevette We here at Mixed Ego are all about getting the word out about natural and organic beauty. So, it was only fitting that we paid a visit to the 2017 Indie Beauty Expo where many of the all-natural and organic beauty suppliers shared their products to the masses. With three large rooms filled with vendors, there were a ton products to sample, … Continue reading Top Brands Seen at Indie Beauty Expo 2017
Woman Wins $417 Mil After Claiming Baby Powder Gave Her Cancer
Talc used in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder could cause cancer, at least that what a Los Angeles judge believes, finding the company guilty of “failing to adequately warn users of the cancer risks of the talc in its baby powder.” After being diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, 63-year-old Eva Echeverria, who had been using the powder in her underwear since she was 11, sued … Continue reading Woman Wins $417 Mil After Claiming Baby Powder Gave Her Cancer
Women of color Exposed to More Toxic Chemicals in Beauty
Women of color are being exposed to higher levels of toxins in their beauty products, versus their white counterparts, according to a new study by the The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). This may be due to pressures to meet certain standards of beauty perpetuated in society, leading to the purchase of products that contain ingredients known to be harmful to health. Among … Continue reading Women of color Exposed to More Toxic Chemicals in Beauty
Natural Beauty Brand Spotlight: Revival Body Care
Last week I attended Beauty2, a new tradeshow that showcases some amazing new brands that are hoping to be added to your beauty routine. One of the brands that stood out to me is Revival Body Care. The founder, Nicole, created the line of body and hair care products using natural ingredients and essential oils, with the idea of providing a more holistic approach to … Continue reading Natural Beauty Brand Spotlight: Revival Body Care
The Importance of Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes
A couple of weeks ago I read an article on Yahoo Beauty called, “Woman’s horrific skin infection is motivation to keep makeup brushes clean.” The article tells the story of Katie Wright, of Austin, Tex., who discovered a pimple above her eyebrow and popped it, not knowing it was actually cellulitis, a serious staph infection she contracted from a dirty eye brow spooly. After popping … Continue reading The Importance of Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes
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