Category: Fashion
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BECCA THE ONE PERFECTING BRUSH
How do you put on your makeup? I typically use my fingers, but have realized over time, that like a cosmetic sponge, a lot of if the product sticks to your initial applicator. Now there’s a new way to apply makeup that will replaces up to 10 brushes use on the daily. BECCA Cosmetics One…
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SNEAKER FREAK FRIDAY| THE RIVIERA FROM AIRWALK
Back in 1986, Airwalk introduced themselves to the emerging movement of board sports. Having been one of the originators, I remember my sister dragging me along to Gadzooks in the Houston Galleria to buy herself a pair. She wasn’t a boarder, but it was the style in the 90s, and whether you partook in the…
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SUMMER STYLES
All throughout the summer we’ll be posting cool places to check out in the states and in Europe, sites to visits, must have travel accessories, and so on. But most importantly, we’ll still be focusing on how to stretch that buck even when it comes to updating that seasonal wardrobe. I know we’re not all…
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NAILSTAGRAM WORTHY
I love posting my nails on instagram as much as the next person. Probably even more so. That’s why no one is ever surprised when they catch me stalking nail pages online, like it’s my job. It’s just so interesting researching the latest technologies in nail care, finding different shapes, new color collections, new designs.…
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L’OCCITANE LAUNCHES FRISSON DE VERVIENE
I recently attended the Fragrance Awards and asked many of the attendees what their favorite scent was. To my surprise many said the natural scent of Provence. Known for its bounty of lavender fields, and housing the world renowned city of Grasse, Provence is the epicenter of untouched, all-natural scents. That’s why many, including myself,…
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MASTER COLORIST KAZUMI MORTON
OK… we’ve never done a Beauty Hotspot on an individual before, but sometimes there’s an exception to the rule. Kazumi Morton, Master Colorist has brought her signature coloring style to the East Coast. Known for the highlights that allow extra re-touching time between each visit, Kazumi has a following of clientele that don’t have the…
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SNEAKER FREAK FRIDAY|ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS
When a shoe is banned by the NBA for “providing an undue competitive advantage,” you know it’s something to talk about. That’s Athletic Propulsion Labs, or APL, for you. Known for their NBA banned, patented Load ‘N Launch Technology, has launched a running shoe line housing three collections – The Joyride, The TechLoom™ Pro and…
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NATURALLY YOURS WITH LOXA BEAUTY
I’m sure many of you know, or don’t know, that I’ve been natural for a year now! YAAAAY! I know… it’s such a great feeling to get to know your natural definition, curl pattern, etc., without the constant trips to the salon for a relaxer. The only downside is that I’ve gone through trial after…
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MAKEUP MONDAY
It’s always difficult to trust a product based off of what you read, or hear, or even see. I think the best way to tell a product’s validity, or commercial hype, is when it’s sold out in more places than you’d except. That’s Claudio Riaz instant Lash Mascara for you. By creating a mascara that…
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SUMMER SANDALS SOCIETY
I have a horrible habit of never knowing what to wear for any season. I wear t-shirts when it’s snowing, take no umbrella when it’s raining, and wear jackets when it’s 80 degrees. It makes no sense, but it’s who I am. And as time goes on, and I age with every passing year, I…
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DESIGNER TO WATCH| LÉKA
Is this your first collection? Fall 2014 marks my fourth collection. How did you get into fashion? I came into fashion from the architecture industry. My university education in architecture gave me a powerful foundation in the field of constructionism that is a great support when designing a collection. What’s the inspiration behind this specific…
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HOMME DÉCOR
Happy Father’s Day everyone! Yea, I mean everyone. It’s not only men who take the fatherly roles anymore. With how quickly the nuclear family ideology has been dismantled, more and more friends, aunts, uncles, cousin, etc. are receiving well-deserved praise on such an important day. Sort of like how cologne isn’t just worn by men…