When trying to achieve healthy and radiant skin, combating dryness is a straightforward but major challenge to overcome. Despite taking measures to ensure careful protection and sufficient skincare routines, there remain multiple internal and external influences that can cause stress on the epidermis, making it lose its moisture and become dry. No matter how diligently…
Nail inspiration from Nail Artist, Ava Ishla Islha pulled from AADNEVIK’s, “luxe embellishments, soft layering, and romantic silhouettes,” and the “depth of color” incorporating Emolyne Cosmetics’ vast collection of nudes and reds. How-to Sculpt nails into stiletto shapes for definition, and prime for a clean base. This allowed her, “to highlight, detail, and elongate the tips.” Next,…
Often when a new creative director of a brand is inducted, it becomes so-and-so for [insert brand name], under the guise of said brand. But when Sarah Burton took over as Creative Director, Alexander McQueen remained Alexander McQueen. From his collections alone, you felt the depth of his emotions. Every collection, rushed or well-thought out,…
About him & her is a unique love encounter of two individuals, in different states, that connect thanks to a crossed telephone line in 1989. Him (played by Callan McAuliffe) in Chicago, and Her (played by Cristina Spruell) in Detroit, form a tender bond never having seen one another, but only by the sound of their voice and…
Late April, I chatted with Yue (pronounced you-WEH) Jiang, founder of Má + Lin. A brand focused on zero waste and fully transparent in terms of supply chain, Yue is on a mission to optimize the versatility, and innate sustainability of linen. With all pieces crafted in Portugal using 100% certified European linens, that are traceable…
As a Tik Tok newbie myself, I’m unreasonably excited to have been (re)introduced to Sofia Richie-Grainge through beauty, via her recent nuptials in the South of France. Two things this Libra loves but will quickly click the “x” if it seems forced, fake, or falls flat. Reportedly a Libra moon and midheaven, it takes little to…
My favorite part of every holiday is eating followed by a smoke digestif. I usually prepare the joint right after cleaning the dishes, but before the dessert. Having found different ways of experiencing cannabis, there’s pleasure in the intention behind the smoke. So, this holiday season, enjoy the lag time where the celebration takes a…
Yeah, I know it’s over a week since the Oscars, but not everyone drops their looks (or details) immediately. And I’ve learned from years past that the best outfits, ensembles, and sometimes garish pieces, aren’t seen until society’s hot topics are finished drowning our feeds. There are celebrities who I enjoy watching flee the red-carpet once their…
Hair inspiration by celebrity hairstylist Frederic Aspiras for John Frieda “For last night’s Grammy Awards red carpet, Lady Gaga’s hair made a Victorian goth statement with a corseted romantic braid.” How-to Start by spraying John Frieda Luxurious Volume Full Hydration Detangling Mist throughout the hair to help comb out any tangles. Then, apply John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly…
Beauty inspirations by celebrity makeup artist Sage Maitri for Dear by Renée “My inspiration was 90’s supermodel, specifically Christy Turlington. I was inspired by the pale lavender shade of the dress, which suited Julia to a tee.” How to Skin Prep “For me the prepping the skin is the most important step. We started off…
Emily Blunt wears a DIOR red and black silk printed dress, a Dior “Addict” bag and Diorshoes to the Dior Spring-Summer 2018 Haute Couture Show in Paris; makeup by DIOR BEAUTY. Naomi Campbell wears DIOR HAUTE COUTURE slanted stripe anthracite and black coat with a pleated gray tulle dress, “Lady Dior” bag, shoes and a hat to the Dior Spring-Summer 2018 Haute Couture Show. Eva Herzigova wears a DIOR navy silk dress,…
Hair inspiration from Celebrity Hairstylist Rebekah Forecast for Oribe Hair Care: To add an element of sophistication to Alison’s red carpet look, her ’80s shag haircut (that she currently has from filming the second season of GLOW) was worked into a cool, classic twisted bun at the nape of the neck. Forecast created volume in the front…