Beauty by Nature · a Look Into the Benefits of Essential Oils With Expert Amy Galper
Essential oils have been taking over my life and for good reasons too. The first week, returning back to the states, I was invited to Beauty by Nature which was put together by Art Naturals and hosted at the 1…
Helping Afghanistan ⋅ How You Too Can Get Involved
As a human being, I believe it’s our duty to help one another. We live in a world where access to education is more attainable — and in some ways, more advanced. Where talking to someone on the other side…
A Korean Beauty Routine Made Simple & With A Cause · Hello Purpletale
With my 30’s approaching, I have been a lot more mindful about the products I put on my skin. As I’m getting more exposed to beauty rituals, remedies, and routines. I never thought I’d see the day where I enjoy…
It’s Good to be Home Again ♥ Quotes to Inspire
Life takes you to unexpected places. Love brings you back home. Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts. — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. I just got home this week from Greece…
Being Honest With Myself on the 3rd Week at The Refugee Camps
Some days I dread going, and that’s in all honesty. I never know what to expect and the games are getting tiring. Disclosure: I wrote these as journal entries → turned into a series of articles. So please excuse the many…
The Good & Bad Endured at the Refugee Camps in Athens, Greece · What I Witnessed
As I committed to a 6 week journey, once I arrived → I soon realized, I was shielded from reality. No one could have prepared me to the things I became exposed to. No amount of research or information on…
Why I Hate the Word Refugee
Disclosure: I wrote these as journal entries → turned into a series of articles. So please excuse the many mentions of I, I, and I. The reason I did not share my experience sooner, is because there was a risk of…
❝ I Am a Refugee and I’m Celebrating International Women’s Day ❞ · in Athens, Greece
When you are struggling, and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something that my husband and I have talked about–and that is the power of hope. The belief that something better is always possible if…
The Influence of Travel on Top Designers & Their Collections NYFW│FW17
When I first started covering fashion and dove into the NYFW scene — a question I always asked was… What inspires you? Often times, the answer lay in travels. Whether it was from their own heritage, homeland, or foreign destination…
Lisbon in a Day · A Traveler’s Wise Guide to Exploring Portugal’s Capital City
What makes it special: Lisbon is an incredible feeling. The city is full of history, culture, and beautiful architecture. The people are amongst the friendliest and the town is compact enough to see more than expected in a day. What…
Beauty Tips From the Cosmetic Guru’s from Make-Up Pro New York NYFW│FW17
I fought a killer and didn’t even smudge my make-up. ― Rose Pressey, Flip That Haunted House Pretty much sums up NYFW but with the right tools → your make-up can become your next best accessory! Like the queen of all…
Celebrating Women Behind the Seams during NYFW at Milk Studios │A Lifetime Production
Women Behind the Seams celebrates the diverse range of personalities that make up the backbone of the fashion industry. Photographed by Christelle de Castro and displayed during NYFW at Milk Studios → I witnessed something beautiful in the making. I believe…
Why Michael Costello Should Dress All the Stars NYFW│FW17
I remember my first year at NYFW — it was beyond spectacular, it was outrageous and oh so glam. It was September 2013 and I stepped into Michael Costello‘s show without the knowledge of fashion I have today, but he…
A Powerful Collection by Christopher Esber to Romance with Mémère → Day 5 at NYFW│FW17
Part of what makes fashion so great is the way it’s owned. Whether on a runway, in the streets, or during a presentation. This season, on Day 5, I went from a collection themed off an automobile’s power and energy to romance…
Honoring Andy Warhol ♥ Original Art & His Most Brilliant Quotes NYFW│AW17
When you think of art and New York City, a lot of legends start circulating and amongst them is Andy Warhol. This year NYFW honors his legend with displaying original art works around the Skylight Clarkson. Which are also on…
Style Talks from Backstage, Front Row and Around Town → Day 4 at NYFW│AW17
A look into backstage with Aveda and how they prepped for the Hellessy show. Two stunning collections put together by AMCONYC: Rack Addik from season 14 “Project Runway” and Ivory Couture with a special performance by Chris Porter. And some Valentine treats…
Your Fashion Guide for the Snow Through The Blizzard → Day 3 at NYFW│AW17
The doors at the Skylight Clarkson opened today and the weather gods blessed us with snow … in the form of a blizzard. But like any work of art — NYFW must go on and we’ll still do it in…
5 Hacks to Better Wellness & Health Habits │ The NYFW Edition
NYFW can get hectic and most don’t tell you about the struggles — because like many jobs, they’re real. Part consists of not having much time and stretching yourself between shows, locations, and networking opportunities. Then getting home to write…
Bomber Jackets and Familiar Faces → Day 1 at NYFW│AW17
The unusual and creative debuts during NYFW! A look into trends, collections, inspiration and style with Philip Ayler and the NYLON project. At the Philip Ayler collection, in SoHo’s What Goes Around Comes Around boutique, surrounded by the classics like…
The 5 Best Gifts for Your Valentine Under $50
When it comes to Valentine’s Day there are a million and one ways to say I Love You ♥ No matter the size or price — it’s the thought that counts. It’s about the effort and time you took to…