The Vienna Tourist Board and Art Basel in Miami Beach announce their inaugural partnership. The collaboration takes form in a green wine bar and an outdoor coffeehouse. To be erected within the fair’s Collectors Lounge, the Grüne Lounge (at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach) will serve refreshing Viennese wines, grown within the city itself. In the adjacent Botanical Garden, a Vienna Coffeehouse will serve favorite Viennese coffee beverages in playful presentations.
On Vienna’s partnership with Art Basel in Miami Beach, Vienna Tourist Board Managing Director Norbert Kettner expressed his pleasure by sharing, “We are thrilled to present a selection of Vienna’s finest products and services here at Art Basel in Miami Beach for the first time. We are excited to welcome notably more American visitors to Vienna each year, and to see more art and design studios and galleries open. Assorted shows at museums across the city holistically pay homage to our globally interwoven heritage, as Vienna continues to proudly serve the international community as an arts and creativity incubator”. The Grüne Lounge will be open December 5th – 9th. The Vienna Coffeehouse will be open December 4th – 9th. Beneath the palm trees not only coffee from Viennese partner Julius Meinl but also a transportive taste of the Viennese coffeehouse culture – which was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural assets in 2011 – will be served.
Grüne Lounge Hours of Operation
(accessible to VIP Card holders only)
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Thursday, December 6, 2018 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday, December 7, 2018 – Saturday, December 8, 2018 12:00 noon – 8:00PM
Sunday, December 9, 2018 12:00 noon – 6:00PM
Vienna Coffeehouse Hours of Operation
Monday December 4, 2018 – Tuesday December 5, 2018 9:30AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday December 6, 2018 – Saturday December 8, 2018 9:30AM – 8:00PM
Sunday December 9, 2018 9:30AM – 5:00PM
(free public access)
About the Vienna Tourist Board
The Vienna Tourist Board, founded in 1955, is the official destination marketing service provider for the tourism sector of the city. It promotes the city worldwide and provides many services, tips, resources and information for Viennese businesses, residents and visitors.
Vogue dropped their preview of the always anticipated September issue. Within in minutes, Social media was abuzz and more loudly than normal. The proverbial “Queen Bey” sat upon the throne of the most coveted fashion tome in history. Instead of the standard high gloss, highly-edited shots of couture and unimaginable ready-to-wear, Beyoncé settles for a staunch white Gucci dress, Lynn Ban and RebelRebel floral head piece. Her make-up is plain. Her hair was braided underneath the splendor of florals that rest upon her golden tresses. Captured by the first black photographer for a Vogue cover (Tyler Williams), Beyoncé looks ethereal. She is essentially stripped of everything that makes her “Beyoncé The Entertainer;” the hair, the leotards, the make-up. For all the things that Vogue is (particularly for the September issue), Queen Bey has turned a blind eye to those things for the moment and this is important….
On the other perfectly manicured hand is Robyn Rihanna Fenty. It goes without saying that Rihanna (the singer, the brand, the woman), is the undisputed fashion and style heavyweight. Whatever she touches is gold. Whether she had your hair in a bob during her “Umbrella” days or fire engine red during her “Loud” phase, Rihanna is that GIRL. With being “that girl,” it should come as no surprise Rihanna graces the cover of British Vogue’s September issue; she does not disappoint.
Wearing a mix of Prada, Savage x Fenty and floral headpieces by Azuma Makoto, Rihanna shines. To quote the Edward Enninful (Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue and also a legendary fashion god),
“No matter how haute the styling goes, or experimental the mood, you never lose her in the imagery.” Rihanna’s cover is true to her; avant-garde. Brazen even but isn’t that what we’ve come to expect of Rihanna? Isn’t that what we expect from much lauded “Big Fashion Issue?”
I’ve been doing this for quite some time about 10 years to be exact and much like Miranda Priestly, as of late, I’ve become uninspired.
The world around us is suffering through a period of “excess.” You want longer hair? Buy it by the bundle. Bigger ass? Don’t worry, there’s a “doctor” on Sistrunk that’ll pump you up. You can cover your misery with your make-up; a little make-up and a little paint will make you look like what you ain’t. This is a world we live in; a world of instant satisfaction. This world of faux luxury and instant opulence has taken away the art of fashion. From Cristóbal Balenciaga down to Yves Saint Laurent, designers were lauded for their individualism and creativity…praised for pushing their creative limits to their peak. For crying out loud, Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel had a public disdain for each other’s designs. Neither one thought the other was creative enough but acknowledged that their styles were their own. Chanel, classic and consider modern now, had its followers but during that time Schiaparelli was considered the more visionary and effective at celebrating the individualism of customers.
Comparisons of two visions, both different in nature but universally looking to capitalize off the personal taste of consumers is dangerous all in its own. It sets us up for the mundane. Fashion is more than the clothes and the labels. Fashion and clothing evokes a whole mood. Which brings me back to Beyoncé’s cover….
Beyoncé—Instead of your typical glossy, haute couture chic street style that’s running amuck these days, she’s giving you something softer, something a bit more grounded in reality. The Afrocentric vibes are beating loudly. I see acknowledgments to the Orisha, Osun. There are yellow roses and carnations in headdress, the glittering gold (another favorite of the Orisha)…the sunburst headdress…I could go on. We are witnessing where her artistry has taken her. This isn’t about what Rihanna cover is doing and what Beyoncé’s isn’t. RiRi is going to slay every thing given to her; it is apart of being Rihanna. Fashion is Rihanna. Beyoncé isn’t a fashion “it girl.” This issue isn’t about how good Yoncé looks in Saint Laurent.
In the accompanying article, the Queen speaks to empowerment through each image. Whether it be about her body image, her pregnancy or heritage. What is is important to remember about this cover (Rihanna’s as well because she is the first black woman to cover the September issue of British Vogue), the Big Fashion Issue is usually the best selling and most coveted magazine of the year.
Combined with her being shot by Vogue’s first black cover photographer in its 126 year history…
This is a statement of her blackness on one of the most legendary magazines in the world. One of the most elitist magazines in the world.
This is deliberate…this is Beyoncé.
David Michael is the Editor-at-Large for Worthy’s fashion department
Stress- We all have it but some of us deal with it better than others.If you look at any recent United States President from their first day in office until their last, you will see that all aged appreciably in only four years. Why? Because carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders took its toll on their appearance.Even if you’re just an everyday lady boss or Mom trying to make her way in the world, stress can cause you to age before your time. Here’s how and why according to New York Neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez.
Dr. Hafeez says that, “Aside from the unattractive scowl that stress brings to the face, it creates direct physiological changes. Stress is defined as the reaction of the body to a stressor or stimulus that causes stress. Stress can be acute, which affects the body in the short term, or chronic, affecting the body in the long term. Synonyms for stress include anxiety, nervousness, apprehensiveness, impatience, fear and restlessness.”
Dr. Hafeez explains that, “Stress that is not controlled most certainly affects the body’s physical characteristics or beauty. It affects skin, hair, fingernails, digestion and sleep patterns. Stress-induced conditions include hair loss, heart disease, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunction, tooth and gum disease and ulcers or indigestion.”
Some Common Symptoms of Stress Induced Beauty Busters
Under-Eye Bags: Tomorrow’s to-do list can weigh on your mind, keeping you from getting enough beauty sleep. This can cause fluid to pool below your lower eyelid area, and what you end up with is a puffy mess in the a.m. Stomach sleepers, bad news: You can expect the puffiness of your under-eye bags to be even worse because of gravity.
Flushed Face: “When you’re stressed, you breathe in short, shallow breaths and can even find yourself holding your breath for periods of time, which can lead to flushing and redness,”says Dr. Hafeez.
Hair loss: Stress can trigger alopecia areata, which causes patches of baldness anywhere on the body, including on your head. Stress can also trigger a tick where you pick at head hairs out of bad habit. This condition is called trichotillomania. Usually, this hair can grow back, but it doesn’t even have to fall out in the first place: Pay close attention to your own habitual responses to daily stress, to avoid similar sparseness.
Gray Hair: Hair can also age prematurely due to stress. If you are genetically predisposed to have premature gray hair, stress will further decrease your production of melanin, easily increasing the number of gray or white hairs. By increasing your consumption of biotin, protein, and vitamin E you can reduce these negative effects to keep your hair strong and youthful.
Pimples: Stress alters your hormones. It increases cortisol production, which in turn increases the oil production in your skin. All of this leads to greater odds of clogged pores. Stress can also multiply the number of acne-causing bacteria in the body, which might require a high-dose antibiotic prescription from your dermatologist.
Mini Menopause: Dr. Hafeez says this isn’t proven, but some believe increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol can cause a dip in estrogen that’s similar to the decrease during menopause. Less estrogen means less collagen production which can leave your skin dull and dry.
Wrinkles: Anxiety, crying, feeling down and a lack of sleep can cause deeper lines around the eyes, forehead, eye area and mouth.
Dark Circles:-Stress can break the fragile capillaries under your eyes, leaving you with under-eye rings and a tired appearance.
Lines on the fingernails: The appearance of vertical lines on your fingernails is fairly common and is related to both the natural aging process and nutritional deficiencies. But when they extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail, it’s a clear sign that your stress is having an effect on the body.
Stress and Weight Gain: Most of us become overeaters when we’re feeling a lot of pressure. This happens thanks to your fight-or-flight response, a.k.a. survival mode — once your body reaches a certain stress level, it does what it feels it needs to. In most cases, that means overeat. Why? “Because your body thinks you’ve used calories to deal with your stress, even though you haven’t, says Dr. Hafeez.She adds, “As a result, it thinks you need to replenish those calories, even though you don’t.”Levels of “the stress hormone,” cortisol, rise during tension-filled times. This can turn your overeating into a habit. Because increased levels of the hormone also help cause higher insulin levels, your blood sugar drops and you crave sugary, fatty foods.
How Can We Mitigate Stress ?
Countless books and articles have been written about dealing with stress. Dr. Hafeez explains that, “The first step is recognition. To help deal with your stress, write down a list of what you are most worried about before any event, or what chronically causes worry in your life. Identifying your stressors is the first step in managing them. If you are chronically late or find that it hard to get organized, figure out what you do that makes you late or disorganized. Write it down and acknowledge it. Then you can come up with a plan to preemptively tackle what may drive you and your loved ones into a stressed-out situation.” Another trick in dealing with stress is plain old reasoning and the realization that you cannot control everything. Sometimes we trap ourselves into worrying about things that we have no control over, and recognition of that fact can reduce stress immeasurably.
About the Doctor:
Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens.
The air in Atria Senior Living buzzed with compliments that the residents exchanged with one another. The smiles and excitement were personally intoxicating for me. Thankful, which is a lifestyle brand founded on the principle of practicing gratitude, took over the assisted living facility to host a private event for their ‘Thankful for Women & Girls campaign.’ Atria residents were the honored guests of a private tea party. But before the live Frank Sinatra performances and tea sandwiches, guests were also invited to receive a makeover from GlamSquad courtesy of Becca Cosmetics.
“We want to give them a beautiful experience. These women are trailblazers. They have paved the way for us to live the lives we live today,” the founder of Thankful, Kim McDonnell, said.
Becca Cosmetics displays surrounded the residents who opted to be fully pampered for the day. Even the star palette for the event (Becca’s ‘Be a light ‘ palette) had encouraging mantras such as “Be Fearless,” written across the palette’s mirror.
“Every woman has an inner beauty and inner glow. The ‘Be a Light’ palette helps people ignite their inner and outer glow,” Justine Dunton-Rose, Becca’s Senior Manager of Influencer Relations, said.
My heart sank. My thoughts raced. What was going to happen next? Would I ever get better? Why did these four words seem so daunting and scary, all at the same time? Would I always be ‘the girl with the mental disorder?’
All thoughts that raced through my head around September of 2008 when my doctor’s intake led to these results.
I knew something was wrong when my credit card debt racked up, my glass of wine became bottles, my stress about my upcoming wedding led me to barely enjoy the planning, my fights and arguments with friends became unsolvable (in my head), my job at The Miami Herald too stressful, my highs were way high, my lows became tear-stained evenings crying over everything, my “Sex and the City” late night watching binges led to 5 a.m. bed times and my loneliness seemed heightened, even with a million friends around me. I had an answer. Something was wrong.
I knew it now, and I was the more powerful for it.
I am sharing my story because I still get these feelings and make the same mistakes, but they are thankfully more contained thanks to 5 mg of Abilify, a supportive husband and group of friends that believe in me. But you want to know what the hardest part of it all has been?
Believing in myself.
Let’s continue this story by saying, I am considered successful. People say they love me. I am now a high school teacher and professor, leaving behind a very stressful journalism career only to freelance on the side when my soul needs to create the written word…I miss journalism, but not the deadlines every day. Not the constant parties and social events where people said “they were friends,” which only would lead to me missing them when they stopped calling, triggering a panic/manic episode.
I love writing, I love some of the friends I made through that career, but when you are clutching your 5th vodka soda at a Grey Goose event to self-medicate thanks to the crowd, you need a moment and the recovery, mentally, takes days.
You could say believing in myself is hard, but I believed in myself enough to realize…enough is enough. I wanted to be happy, inside the darkness of my mind and the struggles of my insecurities.
You could say my children/students saved me. I am not yet a mother, but after the layoffs of 2008/9 at The Miami Herald, I found my calling, standing in a classroom at Florida International University teaching masters degree students the joys of writing. The passion of journalism. Seeing them believe in me, 26 years-old, as I stood in front of that classroom shaking my first day, brought me some light. Having them sing me happy birthday that October 2009 with chocolate cake and telling me they “got it” and “loved my class” made me realize I had a calling. I was hooked…I felt at peace.
Then, I decided to continue this route, entering classrooms in Miami-Dade College, lecturing at Florida Atlantic University, all while working stints as an editor at Where Magazine, where I cut back on events, and later in 2015 at Bauer Xcel Media, as a senior web editor for J-14 Magazine, working from home. It seemed like a dream job.
Only problem is, despite doctor visits and monitoring, my demons, my bipolar cloud, will always be there. Loneliness working from home triggered it. I was happiest in the classroom. Breaking into tears, I knew I needed to make a change.
That’s when I realized…I am successful, but to what cost? What success did I want for myself? I wanted to make a change, have better hours, change lives…I wanted to be a high school teacher as well as continue my college teaching career.
Scared, I applied. I got the job. Boca Raton Community High School is now home. I am going on my 4th year as a teacher there and it was like putting myself back through school, learning the ropes, making new friends, going through the new teacher program, taking exams and finally, this year, being fully certified as Florida Department of Education teacher.
And then there’s the kids. My 10th graders.
You could say they make me smile. You could say they saved me. But in the end, I saved myself and I followed my dreams and realized despite a disability I can, too, live a full life and focus on my goals.
Fast forward. It is almost August 2018. I am writing this on a break as I teach international students at ISSOS (International Summer School of Scotland) at Yale University. I also still write. My husband is still around, and so is my cat, Luna. I have some good friends and family. I am still here.
I share my story because I have my days. I go dark. I think about my mistakes. Student loan debt. Credit Card debt. Lost friends, lost chances…what if. “You are ugly, you are not smart enough, you are not doing enough, you are not working hard enough, you should NOT BE IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE.”
All of this happens in a bad, low episode.
Then comes the high…and I am magic. All is beautiful. I am loved. I am pretty, smart and talented. I am a rock star.
And guess what I do?
I hang on to that moment and I tell my bipolar disorder thank you.
I will hang on to the positive. I am still here. I am enough.
And then I start my day all over again, realizing this disease will not go away. But, I can fight it. And, my dear readers, you can as well if you’re ever diagnosed with any disability or mental disease.
The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Artisan Series, in partnership with ARTSY, is a search to discover the next big name in visual arts. Submit your artwork today for the chance to showcase your work at SCOPE Miami Beach. The Grand Prize winner will receive a cash stipend and collaborate with ARTSY to create a public installation in New York City Summer 2019.
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When it comes to hair treatments the conditioner we choose can really impact not only how our hair holds a style but it’s overall health and appearance. Most people feel overwhelmed by the number of conditioners available. Do I leave in or rinse out? Which conditioner is right for my hair type? How long do I leave it in for? How much should I use? To help us crack the code on hair conditioners we connected with Maya Smith, International Master of Natural Curls and founder of The Doux®, a haircare line created specifically for naturally curly hair which includes The Fresh Rinse®conditioner.
Below are the most common questions about hair conditioners with awesome insights and tips from Maya, where she lends over 2 decades of hands on experience as a stylist.
What are the benefits of a conditioner?
Conditioners help protect the hair from dryness and breakage by coating the hair shaft to help it retain moisture and softness. People tend to use it mainly for the added benefit of detangling hair however, it’s important to choose a conditioner that won’t weigh your hair down.
What are the benefits of a rinse?
A rinse unlike a conditioner doesn’t coat the cuticle of the hair. A rinse has a much thinner consistency and is in actuality a detangler.
Do I use a leave in conditioner or a conditioning rinse?
You can use both if your hair is dry, course, or color treated, however, fine hair or hair that tends to be porous should stick to conditioner only.
Should everyone with curly or kinky hair use a conditioner?
Yes. Conditioners help maintain the hair’s elasticity, or its ability to stretch and expand without breaking, which is essential for curly hair.
How long do I leave in a conditioning rinse?
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions start there. Every formula is different, so you want to be sure to use the product as directed to avoid under or over-conditioning. You can always leave it in a bit longer or switch to another conditioner specifically for the result you want to achieve.
What’s the best water temperature to use when rinsing it?
I prefer luke-warm to cool water, because it help the cuticle of the hair close during the rinse, which makes the hair shiny and sleek.
How much conditioner should be used for every inch of hair?
It depends on the density, or thickness of the hair. Again, follow the manufacturer’s directions on how much to apply. Many suggest the amount of a quarter however if hair is thinner or really thick you may need more or less.
What are some ingredients that can weigh hair down?
Oils and certain types of silicones can weigh hair down. However, some formulas include these ingredients intentionally, because of the smoothing effect that they create on the hair. This is why it’s important not to leave it in too long and to make sure to get it all out unless it’s a leave in conditioner.
What ingredients should be avoided?
I’m not a fan of petroleum jelly, or mineral oil. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding silicone, but what most people don’t know is that silicones get a really bad rap because they’re commonly associated with silicones found in products that aren’t made for your hair. Cosmetic-grade silicones like dimethicone actually creates slip, protects the hair from breakage, and helps the hair shaft retain moisture during the styling process.
What about conditioners for color-treated hair?
Some ingredients can break down artificial pigment in the hair, causing it to fade, look dull, or turn brassy. Make sure that the label says that the product is color-safe. You certainly want to switch to products formulated for color treated hair.
Can I dilute a regular conditioner with water and use it as a detangler?
You can, however, I recommend opting for a product that was intended to be a leave-in conditioner. This will help you avoid unnecessary build-up. Some people like to put a leave in conditioner mixed with water in a spray bottle and add it to their beach bag. After swimming they spray it in to make hair easier to comb through.
What are some mistakes people make when using a leave in or a rise out conditioner?
Over-conditioning is the most common mistake, because too much coating on the hair can cause dryness, brittleness, and ultimately breakage. Make sure you’re not leaving a conditioner in longer than 3 minutes unless the manufacturer instructs you to do so.
The Doux’s Fresh Rinse Conditioner, sold at Target for $12.99, addresses the need for deep nourishment for wavy, curly or kinky hair without heaviness or build up.
After showcasing her work during New York Fashion Week, fashion designer, Ran Enda, expands to Los Angeles to raise awareness in the industry with her highly conscious collection.
Ran Enda is a Japanese fashion designer based in New York. Born and raised in southern Japan, she graduated from FIT in Manhattan. She designed for Top brands such as Ralph Lauren and DVF. After a 12-year journey in the fast fashion realm, Ran decided to fulfill her vision for a cruelty-free fashion movement and launched ENDA in 2015.
“There is no doubt the current fashion business activity is creating negative impact on the environment. Enda is committed to offer 100% vegan and ethical clothing and accessories.”
Why vegan and ethical? Because these are two independent efforts. Just how vegan food is not necessarily always healthy, it is one approach to create products that are vegan (free from animal and its by-product) and another to produce them in an ethical way. It is an extremely challenging process but it represents the core values of the brand.
ENDA represents a new frontier for a way of creating high fashion. The luxury collection has a strong social and environmental activism woven into its fabric. Each piece is produced with respect for the animals, the planet and humankind. Every purchase contributes in keeping animals away from violence and exploitation, in recycling natural resources and creating less landfill and in providing healthy and safe labor condition.
Ran Enda is committed to offering long-lasting designs that allows conscious individuals to wear their values. ENDA’s faux skin and fur pieces are carefully selected and designed to match the luxuriousness of real ones, providing better choices without compromising the animals and the planet.
About The Brand: ENDA is a NY-based fashion brand founded in 2015 by Japanese designer Ran Enda. The brand takes a “break from routine” approach found in Japanese art by freeing itself from trends, expressing simplicity, sophistication, spontaneity and originality. Colors and prints are some of the key elements used to express ENDA’s brand aesthetics, highlighting its unique designs.
“We had a chance to make a new wave,” the producer of the film Sprinter Rob Maylor said. “We don’t get to tell stories like this. We don’t have ‘Napoleon Dynamites.’”
When Sprinter hits movie theaters, the safest thing to do is to expect the unexpected. This isn’t the cliche gangsta film packed with sage wisdom and action. This is a film that captures a culture that is seldom showcased in films that are supposed to capture Jamaican culture. Sprinter at its core is a film about growth, healing and family.
“We wanted to capture the modern Caribbean family,” Sprinter film director, Storm Saulter said. “There are a lot of underlying themes keeping families apart and we wanted to show that. The big part is knowing what you are running for.”
Sprinter follows Akeem, a 17-year-old Jamaican track athlete who is on track to qualify for the national youth team and go to the World Youth Championships in Los Angeles. Once there, Akeem hopes to reunite with his mother, who immigrated to the United States 10 years ago, with aspirations of providing a better life for her family.
The formula is a hit. The film received back-to-back wins, including best director, best narrative and the audience award at American Black Film Festival.
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