Katty Xiomara introduces RE-evolution NYFW 2015 at Pier 59 Studios
Portuguese ready-to-wear designer Katty Xiomara had heads turning. Katty Xiomara has dressed trend-setting celebs like Zendaya and Kat Graham. Here, she previewed her “RE-evolution” collection, a line that claims the right to be female, designed for women who are confident in themselves and their style…
Backstage Access at Son Jung Wan Mercedes Benz NYFW 2015
Sometimes when I step backstage I wonder: why …. why can’t I just stop the world for a moment (like Beyoncé) and play dress up in a massive walk-in closet (Bey’s reality). I didn’t put any of these outfits on…
Win a NYFW Prize-Pack with a Just Cavalli Phone Case & More!
Hey Trendsetters! Fashion Week is in full effect here in NYC. You can stay in the loop this season, no matter where you are. The Skinny NYC & What the Doost have a trendy prize pack for you, including a Just…
Jay Godfrey Inspires during NYFW 2015
I got an early start on Valentine’s Day, with my fiancé/photographer, to get to the Lincoln Center for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week show to meet designer Jay Godfrey before his presentation and talk about what inspires him. Listen to the…
Make Up Eraser: Fact or Fiction?
I was provided with a sample of the Makeup Eraser to simply try. Did I go into this with surmountable skepticism? But of course I did. A pink towel that can remove all makeup with warm water for up to…
The 2015 NYPFS with some of our Favorites!
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. —Josh Billings WtD had the pleasure of attending the NYFW Pet show again this year and we got a chance to catch up with…
Follow Juana Grant into the Menswear Collection at NYFW 2015
NYC! We’re back for yet another star studded Fashion Week! Not only are we previewing our best designers looks for next season. Our city is hosting NBA-Allstar Weekend! Can you say Traffic! I started off my fashion week at Pyer…
Emily Cho Handbags at NYFW Spring/Summer 2015
I’m a big believer in collaborations and especially when two strong forces unite. That’s one of the feelings I got from the duo team Emily and Cho who present us with Emily Cho handbags. These ladies teamed up because they wanted…
Girls Night with the Best On-Demand Beauty App in NYC
When I discovered Bella, my now-favorite on-demand beauty app in NYC, the first thing I wanted to do was host a girls’ night. I love that I can use an app to make an appointment for a beauty service in the comfort of…
A Weekend in NYC: Inspiration Through Photographer Will Keown’s Lens
On the East Coast the seasons come in full! That means summers are breezy and winters are freezing. Photographer Will Keown traveled from North Carolina to Manhattan during Juno, and experienced New York City while residents were preparing for a…
How to be a Better Cook in Your Kitchen: 50 Kitchen Tricks to Help You Become a Master Chef
Do you want to be a better cook in your own kitchen? Food is a full time passion of mine and making it seem effortless is what I’m about, especially when it saves me time, stress, and in some cases…
You’re Getting Married! Here are a Few Ways to Face the In-Laws
You and your partner have taken it to the next level in your relationship. It’s time to meet the dreaded in-laws. This can turn out to be a fruitful and fun experience or a complete disaster or some limbo in…
Fatty Cakes NY: A Cookie Lover’s Dream Come True!
First and foremost … cookie cakes for breakfast should be mandatory at least once a year! Recently, Fatty Cakes NY reached out to me for a WtD review and now I’m obsessed. I’m even hoping they will design my wedding cake…
Create Two Unique Looks under $20 with Maybelline
This week I’m in all prep mode for New York’s Fall/Winter 2015 fashion week, and in order to approach it differently I’m taking some advice I learned last season. During New York’s glorious Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2015, we were…
Deva’s Favorite Few Affordable Los Angeles Experiences
LA has a ton of amazing places to go and explore. In fact, there are so many that I haven’t even touched many of them myself. But I do know I have some places I absolutely adore. If you’re ever…
TRAVELING; it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.
Traveling inspires me in. From the endless adventure, beautiful scenery, and exposure to the many cultures that compile our human kind. It’s a fascinating experience for me. By plane, by train, or boat … it doesn’t matter, I just want to…
Inspiring Travel Through the Dominica Challenge 2015
Last year, I entered the Dominica Challenge, and I was SO excited when I was announced as a semi-finalist. I felt like I was this close to winning a trip to what looks like one of the most incredible islands…
Kickstart Yourself: Finding Ways to Self-Motivate
Much like a car, we sometimes need a kickstart. Whether you want to take your career to the next level, improve the quality of your life, or achieve whatever goal it is that you set for yourself getting started can…
Quotes Every Human Can Learn From: Wise Words from Patti Smith
Patti Smith understands that words have power. Sometimes the right words can provide insight that overpower negative feelings, replacing them with something true. In her memoir Just Kids, Patti Smith writes about both times of suffering and moments of profound beauty…
Social Experiment: Will I Get More Tips as a Female or Male?
SOCIAL EXPERIMENT NUMBER ONE!!!! BARTENDING: WILL I GET MORE TIPS AS A FEMALE…. OR A MALE? After a full evening of bartending as both male and female, I had some interesting observations and a WINNER of the sex battle. Now this is…