by Lex Ansley Since her win as Best Supporting Actress at the 2014 Academy Awards, the world has become obsessed with the beauty and radiance of Lupita Nyong’o. As an actress, she is both captivating and regal, but as a fashionista, she has cemented herself as an icon with her amazing garment choices. She has…
by Lex Ansley By today’s standards, the bikini is the most recognizable part of summer swimwear. Oddly enough, the modern bikini has a history spanning just under 70 years. From its designer reveal in the 40’s to the modern styles of today, the bikini has evolved and taken swimwear by storm. The Modern Bikini’s…
by Liz Everett It was lights, camera, action at Florida Fashion Weekend this month here in Orlando, Florida, which included a Kickoff Press Party & Mixer Friday night and the “Love & War: Age of Enlightenment” Fashion Show Saturday night. The vibe at Jai Gallery was amazing; it set the tone for a fashion-fabulous weekend…
by Mellissa Thomas Upon her return to civilian life, entrepreneur, life coach, natural hair advocate, author, and U.S. Navy veteran Yataye (“Yah-Tay”) Keaton wasted no time becoming a force to be reckoned with for the natural hair movement. A natural herself since 1999, Keaton wore her hair chemical-free for her last two years of…
by Mellissa Thomas Florida Fashion Weekend lived up to its name last weekend. The two-night event, hosted by Dennis Liddy’s Jai Gallery in the heart of downtown Orlando, was an eclectic mix of avant-garde art and high fashion, drawing designers, models, makeup artists, and guests from all over Florida; some from as far as South…
by Mellissa Thomas By this point, you’ve probably heard of Florida Fashion Weekend in some shape or form – either from a friend sharing the Facebook fan page, inviting you to the two-day extravaganza or one of the two events, sharing the casting call video, or some behind-the-scenes photos. With Florida Fashion Weekend…
by Donna Reid I’ve noticed something so far this year: Quite a few of my favorite curvy celebrities are making fashionable statements wherever they go, and owning their style. Here are the top three curvy fashion rockers so far this year. 1. Amber Riley Glee star and Season 17 Dancing with the Stars…
by Alexis Ansley Have you ever wondered how the fashion industry determines the season’s “hottest” colors, or how interior designers know exactly how to pair colors and prints? In the world of art and design, Pantone Universal, an international color matching system and corporation, has established itself as the go-to entity for all things color.…
