Author: Tillie Eze
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BACKSTAGE @ DIOR AW2016 : REDKEN
Hair Inspiration: Guido, REDKEN Global Creative Director “This is an elegant, polished Dior woman but with a simple and young charm to her.” Look: “The look has a bit of a nod to the 1920s but in an unconventional way, giving a more youthful feel to an ‘older’ hairstyle. The part is exaggerated and deep on one side; it’s…
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MANOLO BLAHNIK X RIHANNA LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION
Manolo Blahnik and one of the hardest working women seen in the public eye today, Rihanna, announce their first shoe collaboration. Set to hit three store locations May 5, 2016 worldwide in London, New York, and Hong Kong, this limited edition collection will feature six styles. Designed personally by the creative duo, each pair reflects Manolo…
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INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE | JIM SANTANGELO
From summers working a hot dog stand to Beverage Director of LaSalle Trio Restaurant Group, Jim Santangelo wouldn’t be described as your stereotypical sommelier. There’s no sense of arrogance when discussing the wines, no pretentiousness when responding to the basic of basic questions, and no holier than though attitude if you prefer wine on tap.…
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SUNDANCE FILM | TRAPPED
I am what Beyonce refers to in her “Formation” song as Texasbama. I was born in Alabama, but raised in Texas. Both are nothing short of crimson apple red when it comes to politics, and devout blind Christians when it comes to faith. As the years have passed, and cities become more progressive, I believe…
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GET THE LOOK | DAISY RIDLEY’S FIRST OSCAR WALK
Inspiration: Robert Vetica for LEONOR GREYL “This is Daisy’s first Oscars and she is breath of fresh air! Her look is young and cool and at the same time very modern. For the inspiration, I drew from very structural, architectural hairstyles, styles had almost a romantic feeling, and darker goth looks. In the end, I took my…
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TOP CELEB LOOKS | FEBRUARY 22 – 28, 2016
Isla Fisher attends the Grimsby UK Premiere wearing a sleeveless dark teal gown with black lace detail by EMANUEL UNGARO in London. Laura Carmichael wears a navy CHRISTOPHER KANE loop trim sweatshirt and navy feather booties to attend the London Fashion Week runway show. Naomie Harris wears ALTUZARRA ‘Kyoto’ linen asymmetrical toggle front dress paired with GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI nude…
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TRÈSTIQUE IN MY BEAUTY BAG
This year I made a vow to wear makeup more often. Not because society tells me I should, but I want to. I used to wear it everyday in high school, but once I moved to college, I started slacking. Occasionally I would make the time to put a little mascara on here and there,…
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TOP CELEB LOOKS | 2016 OSCARS
*Please note more looks are to come as notifications are sent in and decided upon. Jennifer Garner wears a vision is a custom-made black ATELIER VERSACE black gown with asymmetrical neckline detail comprised of one off-the-shoulder sleeve and one side Swarovski crystal beaded sweetheart neckline detail, cascading ribboned embellishment down the front, elegant knot detail…
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TOP CELEB LOOKS | FEBRUARY 15 – 22, 2016
Colin Firth wears a navy TOM FORD sharkskin wool peak lapel O’Connor suit, with a white poplin shirt, navy check wool tie and black leather boots to the Premiere of “Genius” at the Berlin Film Festival. Nina Agdal wears an ALON LIVNE gown, CB BRONFMAN ruby evil eye ring and diamond bracelet, and black suede sandals with gold snake…
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DÉFILÉ DU JOUR | LES COPAINS FW16
Les Copains does knitwear like no other, and this season creative director Stefania Bandieracontinues the legacy with chunky, one-size-fits-all sweaters draped over lace skirts. Bandiera softened the the roughness and heaviness of the stereotypically more masculine materials, with the softness of organza and sheers. Key colors of the collection included the usual grays, whites and…
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INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE | THE GLAM APP CREATOR, CARA SANTANA
We’re sure many of you have heard of The Glam App. It’s like the Uber of of hair and makeup. Shortly after it’s launch, and a little before, many others began to pop-up but few grasped the concept and innovation like The Glam App did. It could be thanks to its CEO, Actress Cara Santana…
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RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK X CHRIS NOTH HOST ECO ROCK
Rainforest Action Network (RAN) and longtime supporter Chris Noth return to New York for eco rock – an auction fundraiser to support the protection of the world’s rainforests, current climate change, and defending human rights. Through strategic corporate campaigning, RAN has pressured some of the largest culprits like General Mills, Bank of America, Disney, Burger…