• AND THE COCKTAIL GOES TO…

    Whether you’re boycotting or not, there are some films nominated at the Oscars that you will be cheering “salud” just for being so great. We’ve worked with some pretty awesome, and ingenious people, to compile a list of Academy Award themed cocktails starring gin, rosé, whiskey, vermouth, and many more delectable liqueurs in between. These…

  • BACKSTAGE @ JENNY PACKHAM FW2016 : AVEDA

    Hair Inspiration: Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri, AVEDA Guest Artists “This is the street-vibe version of that classic Hollywood starlet look with elegant waves and a deep side part,” Ryan said. “This look is strong, vibrant and modern.” Jenny Packham Autumn/Winter 2016 collection derives inspiration from the hedonistic club scene of the 80s and 90s…

  • BACKSTAGE @ BRANDON MAXWELL FW2016 : DEBORAH LIPPMANN

    Nail Inspiration: Deborah Lippmann “Brandon’s look this season features a stripped-down version of last year’s classically put-together American beauty. No longer prim and proper, she’s a little grungier now and more likely to rock an unfinished smokey eye and loose, messy hair. This is the type of girl who wouldn’t put much time into the…

  • MCM PATRICIA CROSSBODY BAG RE-LAUNCH

    MCM Worldwide celebrated the relaunch of their Patricia Crossbody bag this past Saturday with Sports Illustrated model and Victoria’s Secret Angel, Erin Heatherton. DJ Brendan Fallis came out to hear Leigh Lezark and Geordon Nicol of The Misshapes do a set at the MCM Roosevelt Field store in Garden City, New York while Erin taught fans how to take the perfect selfie. Because, I mean, if…

  • SUNDANCE FILM | SING STREET

    This is my first official film review from Sundance Film Festival. The last ones you’ve read or skimmed or gazed at the photos were interviews of people who played a major role in bringing those works to life. Sing Street, on the other hand, will have the pleasure of being torn to shreds by moi! Just…

  • KEDS X REFINERY29 CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

    This New York Fashion Week just felt off. Something was very different from most seasons and I can’t put my finger on it. Many will blame the weather that ruined the weekend – piercing winds, temperature so cold you wished for nothing more than a blizzard to swoop through and turn the streets into mountain…

  • ADELE’S DISARONNO SMOOTHIE ON ELLEN

    If you don’t like Adele, you can’t be trusted. Plain and simple. HAHAHA. You think I’m joking, but I’m not. She’s funny, speaks her mind, has pipes like no other, and maintains her love for her English life. Now, she’s let Ellen in her ears on a recent episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. A…

  • BACKSTAGE @ LIBERTINE FW2016 : TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL

    Makeup Inspiration: Robert Greene for TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL Libertine’s Fall/Winter 2016 derives inspiration from The Tarot Garden (or Il Giardino dei Tarocchi) by Niki de Saint Phalle in Tuscany, mysticism and Johnson Hartig’s experience trekking Mount Everest. Look: “3 AM Girl” with a bold, graphic eye. The Libertine woman takes a risk with a dramatic cat eye and…

  • BACKSTAGE @ DEREK LAM : FW2016

    Hair Inspiration: Orlando Pita for PHYTO PARIS and BABYLISSPRO USA The hair complements the Derek Lam Fall/Winter 2016 Collection – chic undone. How-to: Part the hair a bit off center or how the hair naturally falls. To prep the hair, add 2-3 pumps of PHYTO Professional Intense Volume Mousse with fingers to create texture. Blow dry…

  • T.J.MAXX & MARSHALLS FULLER HOUSE OUTFIT IDEAS

    Everyone has been going waiting for the Fuller House Netflix premiere. So many of you have organized parties to honor the original cast in their true form in head to garb, makeup, and I don’t doubt lots of, “You got it, dude!” For all of you freaking out thinking you’ve missed Uncle Jesse back with…

  • STYLECARTEL EXCLUSIVE | THE SLEDGE GRITS BAND “AM WHAT I AM”

    In today’s overly crowded music climate, it’s rare when an act immediately grabs your attention—and holds it. The Sledge Grits Band grabbed my attention a few years ago and never let go. Edgy yet infectious pop-rock paired with insightful, positive lyrics is the calling card of this unique sister act. Siblings Keiko (guitarist/songwriter, 21), Ella…

  • BACKSTAGE @ ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO: FW2016

    Hair Inspiration: James Pecis for PHYTO and HOT TOOLS “The hair is quite simple but the concept behind it is quite beautiful. With all the negative things that are happening – in nature, fast-fashion, excessiveness, these kind of heavy negative things on topic lately – one of the things Maria wanted to do was bring…