Go Big or Go Home: NYFW Embraces Natural Hair Trend
From 3a to 4c, textured hair has been seen on almost every runway during this season’s Spring/Summer 2017 New York Fashion Week shows. This new acceptance of playful, thick locks is the industry’s way of making a statement that natural hair is beautiful, and, having a moment. Below we share our top picks of gorgeous natural hair looks that hypnotized the catwalks. Continue reading Go Big or Go Home: NYFW Embraces Natural Hair Trend
Nolcha Shows Spring/Summer 2017: Rohitava Banerjee | ACID NYC | Samantha Leibowitz
On September 12th, I attended the 5pm Spring/Summer 2017 shows of Nolcha Fashion Week at Artbeam Studios in Chelsea, which featured Samantha Leibowitz, ACID NYC and Rohitava Banerjee. Samantha Leibowitz displayed her ready-to-wear collection of trendy pieces inspired by art and architecture. Chic cocktail dresses that can be worn to the office or a night out on the town were prevalent in the collection, which … Continue reading Nolcha Shows Spring/Summer 2017: Rohitava Banerjee | ACID NYC | Samantha Leibowitz
Couture Fashion Week September 10th Shows
It is that fabulous time of the year where we clean out our closets and look towards the future. It is called Fashion Week, and Carrie Bradshaw is not the only one sitting in designer runway shows that showcase new trends and where ideas come to life on a human body. New York Fashion Week is heating up all over lower Manhattan, but Midtown is … Continue reading Couture Fashion Week September 10th Shows
Product Review: COLORSMASH Temporary Hair Shadow
Purple. It’s been a favorite color of mine since Willa Wonka rocked that suede purple jacket making the color a must-have fashion trend. But, I decided that I like the color so much that it needs to be used far beyond clothing or makeup; it needs to be used in my hair. This happened rather accidentally when I looked received Condition Culture’s COLORSMASH hair shadow … Continue reading Product Review: COLORSMASH Temporary Hair Shadow
Brands We Love: Indie Beauty Expo Top Picks
Many people are unaware of just how many amazing beauty brands are out there. But, there are a whole host of brands vying for your attention that haven’t made the big time. There brands are located outside of local drugstore chains or department stores and are forces to be reckoned with due to the newness and innovation they are bringing to your beauty counter. I … Continue reading Brands We Love: Indie Beauty Expo Top Picks
Dove and Aeneas…..
If you do not understand the title, let me explain. The actual title should be “Dido and Aeneas,” which is an opera by Henry Purcell. This is a production that I recently performed in with the Brooklyn Music School. It is a story of two lovers, the Queen of Carthage Dido and her Trojan Prince Aeneas, torn apart by a jealous Sorceress. So what does … Continue reading Dove and Aeneas…..
HGTV Magazine’s 3rd Annual Blogger Block Party
On August 22nd, I attended HGTV Magazine’s 3rd Annual Blogger Block Party Event for the first time and the event did not disappoint. The event was dedicated to demoing some of the latest products you can use for your next DIY creation, networking with fellow bloggers and learning about the latest trends and intel from experts such as HGTV Magazine editor in chief Sara Peterson, … Continue reading HGTV Magazine’s 3rd Annual Blogger Block Party
Product Review: Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
So I recently stopped using my old acne clearing products because most products on the market developed to treat acne are filled with harmful chemicals. I’m currently trying a few natural remedies, and during the transition, my skin has been breaking out like crazy. I’ve been avoiding makeup on most days, but when I’m going out too an event, I like to cover my problem … Continue reading Product Review: Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
New York City Museums Strut Their Stuff
Post by Jolevette It may not be Fashion Week, but museums in New York City are having their own fashion shows on display. I. The Jewish Museum: Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History “I do everything from a place of love.” This is one of the many quotes from Isaac Mizrahi that has stuck with me since seeing the exhibit devoted to his work at the … Continue reading New York City Museums Strut Their Stuff
BEAUTY WEEKLY DIGEST: Mood Changing Makeup; Skin like Angela Basset; Tattoo Lips
What’s Your Mood? If you’re a child of the 70s-90s, you probably remember mood rings, which let the world know if you were feeling anxious, excited, nervous, tense, calm, in love and a whole host of emotions. Now, a makeup brand, Sara Hill, wants you to wear these emotions on your face with the launch of a new campaign to celebrate how makeup can help … Continue reading BEAUTY WEEKLY DIGEST: Mood Changing Makeup; Skin like Angela Basset; Tattoo Lips
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