There were many lovely ensembles last nights but there were so few who pulled together a cohesive and solid look head to toe. Here are my favorite Six Looks from the 2015 Grammy’s.
Nicki Minaj in Tom Ford
Ciara in Alexandre Vauthier
Kim Kardashian West in Jean Paul Gaultier Rihanna in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture
Taylor Swift in Ellie Saab
Lady Gaga Brandon Maxwell
The big day is alomost here and whether you planning for a big night with your beau or gearing up for a worthy night with your best friends, feeling beautiful for the holiday is a must. Spa therapy manager of Acqualina Spa by ESPA, Kimberly Cooke, shares some worthy beauty secerets to help you look like a timeless beauty.
Exfoliate
For the big night, you want to make sure that you have smooth glistening skin. According to Kimberly, the best way to achieve that romantic look is to exfoliate. “Let’s say you have a date, the first thing you want to do is make sure that you wax. The next thing is an aura clensing salt and oil scrub. The scrub will have your skin feeling moisturized and refreshed.
Facial
A light cleansing facial is safe to do before your big night at this point. The importance is to keep it light with less than 7 days to go before the big day. “Our skin radiance mask is great for brightening and revitializing dull tired skin. The difference between ESPA products and others on the market is that ESPA products work. Our products are 100 percent – 98 percent natural and we source only the highest quality ingredients that are aromatherapy, plant and marine active.”
It’s all about the hair
Kimberly’s go -to hair product is the Pink Hair and Scalp Mud by ESPA. The apricot kernel oil soothes and nourishes your scalp, while the red clay stimulates circulation to help boost growth and strengthen and promote healthy, glossy, manageable hair. “Rub the mud along the scalp to the dead ends of the hair sleep with it overnight and wash and blow dry the next morning.”
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Schedule an appointment at Acqualina Spa by ESPA here
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This year we have made it our goal to reclaim Valentine’s Day as a day to honor self-love just as much romantic couple love. So Blo Midtown’s upcoming event is right up our ally. Read more about the Blow Dry Bar’s exciting single ladies event they have coming up on February 4th at 6:30 p.m. 3301 NE 1st Ave, Suite #102 Miami, Florida 33137. Here are the details. Will we see you there?
Pending the rumored changes to institutions like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, fashion critics and enthusiasts alike are witnessing the fight for the exclusivity of the fashion industry. Maison Margiela Artisanal 2015 couture spring collection was a return to that old-fashioned invite-only experience. It was also the stage for John Galliano’s triumphant return to the runway.
There were only three photographers in the photography pit, including one in-house photographer. Paparazzi was not allowed inside to document celeb sightings such as Kate Moss and designers including, Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz, Manolo Blahnik and Rifat Ozbek to name a few.
The show is being praised as the perfect marriage between Galliano’s signature aesthetic and Maison Margiela.
From the the ornate use of tulle dramatically draped on the models who glided down the runway to their crystal-kissed lips that paired seamlessly with their drag-queen inspired makeup, the show was the perfect fashion fantasy.
Margiela emailed show notes immediately following the show. While there is some debate as to his reasoning for sending out his notes instead of the tradional behind the scenes interview, the general concensus is that the designer wanted to convey a clear explanation of his creative process. His sentiments illustrated a story of discovery and renewal.
“Approaching tailoring, techniques, craftsmanship like a new explorer, or painter. One who sees beauty in things that are often taken for granted, giving everything a newly enriched life.”
Are you having second thoughts about your New Year’s Resolutions? Believe it or not there actually is a sort of science to setting realistic goals for your new year, according to Happify.
Happify is both a website and mobile app geared towards improving people’s emotional well-being through scientifically-proven activities and games. Recently the site reported the Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions. Do you see anything that might be on your list? Take a look at some of the hard-hitting and number and DON’T get discouraged. There are tips to help you keep your promises to yourself.
The Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions are:
o Lose weight
o Get organized
o Spend less, save more
o Enjoy life to the fullest
o Stay fit and healthy
· 51% of Americans want to lose weight but only 26% are actually trying
· 3 Principles to Help you Change a Habit…
o Do what it takes to derail your existing habit
o Repeat, repeat, repeat
o Hook the new to the old
· Make your resolutions…
o Specific
o Measurable
o Attainable
o Relevant
o Time-specific
Read more here
The brunch menu at Brimstone Woodfire Grill located in the Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines just got a little more interesting with the restaurant’s three new entrees.
Frittata Espanola – Eggs, red & green onions, roasted red peppers, tomato, bacon, ham and a cheese medley, baked together in a crock and served with mixed berries and a fresh baguette.
BBQ Pork Hash – Shaved pork, red potatoes, onions, red & green peppers, with chipotle BBQ sauce, garnished with cilantro and served with two eggs sunny-side up.
Steak & Eggs – Marinated skirt steak, grilled to order, served with mint chimichurri, two scrambled eggs and home fried potatoes.
Here are few of our favorite places to brunch in South Florida
La Bonne Crepe: Ham and apple sauce crepe
Steak 954 French Toast served with fresh berries
Blue Heaven’s Famous Spinach Omelet served with banana nut loaf
Blue Heaven Crab melt
Beyonce, Katie Holmes are just a few of the big name fans of the latest jewelry inspired temporary tattoos taking the fashion world by storm. Flash tattoos saturated the fashion world this past season catching our eye at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim and New York Fashion Week. Naturally when the opportunity presented itself to pick the brain of the mastermind behind the national trend we seized it.
Flash Tattoos was founded in July 2013 in Austin, Texas by designer and creative director Miranda Burnet. Miranda’s affinity for bold jewelry and accessories was the driving force behind Flash Tattoos. “I wanted to put a fun spin on couture jewelry, to create a captivating ‘line’ that was not only beautiful but also fun and affordable.” While the designs undoubtedly look great on the skin, Burnet says the beauty is enhanced by the temporary nature of the tattoos. “Each is fleeting, ephemeral – to be gazed upon and enjoyed in the now, before it is gone. Of course, once it is gone, you can always just apply another one!”
The majority of the collections are named according to the mood and style of the designs. Others are inspired by travel or inspirational people. For example, the Sofia collection was inspired after a visit to the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
In terms of how they stand out from other products, Flash Tattoos is not only the original maker of affordable metallic temporary tattoos, but the brand is also responsible for launching the metallic tattoo trend. A combination of innovative thinking, top quality materials, and a modern design aesthetic (featured within our 11 Flash Tattoo collections) have made it an immensely popular item amongst celebrities (Alessandra Ambrosio, Vanessa Hudgens, Brooke Burke), stylists, editors, bloggers and fashionistas everywhere. They’re a huge hit with the beach and surfing crowds of Hawaii, Australia, California and Florida, as well as with customers living in more land-locked regions around the globe.
What is your personal favorite out of all of the tattoos?
It’s impossible to choose – depending on my mood, I will wear different collections. My favorite is constantly rotating!
How do you feel about the reception so far?
It’s very exciting and an amazing feeling – almost a bit surreal! We are incredibly grateful for all the love and support from all the Flashionistas who love wearing and sharing the news about our product.
What is your definition of real beauty
Real beauty comes from within – it’s confidence, happiness, loving and being loved. Of course, a little Flash Tattoo here and there only accentuates that happy inner glow!
Perched in the pulse of Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood Florida is a hair care gem that has been my home since my sophomore year of high school. The owner who’s name is on the moniker, Dilcia, plays the role of caring mother to all of her clients.
“There is a difference between hairstyles and haircare,” she said with sincerity.
One step into Dilcia’s Haircare Salon and you are met with something that surpasses a polished image. You are greeted by a space that is packed with culture and heritage.
“Lia, make sure you get pictures of the dolls. Those are very important,” Dilcia warned with a mother-like authority in her voice. “Do you want to know why she doesn’t have a face, Lia?”
I watch her closely and nod my head as she begins to speak.
“It’s because the women in the Dominican Republic are so diverse. Everyone looks different.” The diverse faceless clay dolls are placed through out the product wall behind Dilcia’s welcome desk in her salon.
“There are a lot of hairstylists who are willing to just style your hair and send you out. But that isn’t what we do here,” Yovanna Aguasvivas (which translates to ‘living water’) chimed in. “We want to make your hair healthy. We deal with clients who have lost their hair due to extensions or getting their hair over-relaxed. So hair care is a must for us. Our motto is that this (hair salon) is an arsenal that belongs to the clients.”
Much like the dolls that fill Dilcia’s salon, her clients are all very diverse.
“ We treat every client like family and we work will all kinds of hair: natural, relaxed everything. We have had clients for 20 years.”
So with such a loyal customer base, the mother-daughter-duo wanted to share a few pieces of advice about haircare with Worthy readers.
Dilcia’s Hair Care Insta from Worthy Magazine on Vimeo.
1. Know your stylist
“There are three different types of stylists: The ones who only do your hair for money, the ones who do hairstyles and don’t treat your hair and stylists who do hair care. A stylists who practices hair care will keep your hair trimmed regularly, offer deep conditioning treatments as well as protein treatments on a consistent basis,” according to Yovanna.
2. It’s all about energy and it all takes time
“Your hair is like a plant it has energy and it takes time to heal and rebuild.”
3. Trends are ok but haircare comes first
“While you are keeping up with the joneses, you have to make sure that you are treating your hair in-between the coloring and extensions.”
Dos Caminos
The successful New York restaurant, Dos Caminos, lives up to its good name at its Fort Lauderdale location, at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd. The polished stone floors, dark wooden walls and lantern fixtures create a simplistic industrial feel. The graffiti and vibrant pieces of art offer an unexpected kick.
The menu’s description mirrors the restaurant’s decor seamlessly- simplistic and uniquely unexpected. Garnering over 100 different types of tequila, a guide on how to order from the Mexican restaurant could prove to be beneficial.
You should try:
Oaxacan-style shrimp quesadilla: an open-faced crispy tortilla, chile-marinated shrimp, Mexican cheeses, smoked wild mushrooms, oven-dried tomatoes
Tuna Sashimi: Soy-lime marinade, sesame, chiles torreados, mint, cilantro
Trio-tasting of ceviches: Tuna chino-latino, red snapper de la calle and baby octopus
After four successful courses, The Workshop at Macy’s, the retailer’s innovative “business of fashion” program begins accepting applications today for the 5th Anniversary class of entrepreneurs, who are poised for bigger retail success. In the Spring of 2011, Macy’s created this one-of-a-kind business of retail development program with the aim of mentoring and fostering growth within up-and-coming minority and women-owned businesses. This industry-first initiative has resulted in a number of new vendor relationships with Macy’s and has created a pipeline of enterprises that the company can tap for future product opportunities.
“We are very excited to kick-off the application process for the next Workshop class,” said Shawn Outler, Macy’s group vice-president of Leased Businesses, Vendor Collaboration and Multicultural Business Development. “This program was created to develop minority and women-owned businesses that make great products, but needed additional real-world knowledge and expertise to successfully manage and maintain a thriving business with a large-scale nationwide retailer such as Macy’s. Going into our fifth year, we are truly encouraged by the results so far with a number of graduates of the program now providing goods as Macy’s vendors and a host more in the pipeline for future opportunities. This program helps reinforce Macy’s long-standing commitment to vendor diversity and to providing customers with unique goods and services that meet their lifestyles. We can’t wait to see what the new applicants have to offer.”
The Workshop at Macy’s is a four and a half-day intensive training course developed by a consortium of experts from Macy’s Learning & Development, Macy’s Multicultural Merchandising and Vendor Development, Babson College, the nation’s leading business school for entrepreneurship, and with select Macy’s merchants and vendors. The specially designed business development curriculum is aimed at minority and women-owned retail businesses that make department store products and are poised to grow beyond self-distribution or low volume retailing. The goal of this annual program is to help create a pipeline of viable enterprises that will grow to become successful partners within Macy’s own vendor community often bringing unique goods and trend perspectives to stores across the country.
The Workshop at Macy’s allows selected participants to collaborate with fellow aspiring vendors, gain access to industry experts and solicit one-on-one business coaching. The course work includes classes on merchandising and assortment planning, marketing, EDI, financial management, and access to capital.
From intimate apparel to jewelry and cosmetics, the Workshop at Macy’s vendors all conclude that the program helped them identify opportunities and put into practice policies that have led to successful and long-term growth. Psychelia Terry, President and Founder of Urban Intimates, stated, “I found the Workshop at Macy’s to be more than just a ‘workshop,’ it was life changing. Every team that worked with us demonstrated unparalleled knowledge about retail and wholesale partnerships. They sincerely cared about our business and our future success as a brand and company. We will be forever grateful for the 700% revenue increase that we have seen companywide because of the training, hand-holding and detailed instructions we learned from the Workshop at Macy’s.” She added, “Our company now successfully partners with Macy’s and other retailers in the US because of the information we learned and put into practice during our training.”
Alex Woo, President and Designer of “Alex Woo,” a fine jewelry vendor concurred, “The Workshop at Macy’s provided an amazing support network of industry experts and leaders in the field of fashion and retail like nowhere else. As a Made in New York brand, the chance to work with the world’s largest and most iconic store was an opportunity that no one should pass up!”
Built as a long-term program, the Workshop team is in constant communication with current vendors and past participants as they progress through the opportunities outlined during the coursework. Mateo Bijoux, a graduate and Macy’s men’s furnishings vendor under the “Mateo New York” brand, referred to this ongoing open dialogue and follow-through, when he stated, “The Workshop at Macy’s was and is the foster father of my business! It has made me a sharper entrepreneur!”
New applications will be accepted beginning on October 7, 2014. To be eligible, an applicant must be the majority (51% or more of equity) owner, co-owner or otherwise have operational control (per applicable status rules) of a business that has been in operation for a least two consecutive years and be its primary decision maker. Eligible applications will include a 250-word biographical statement, look book/line sheets or images of product including costs, resumes on all owners, financial statements for the business for 2 years, fall within the minority and women-owned definition of the program and provide verification of the business as a legal entity (i.e. Corporation, LLC, etc.), among other requirements. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by February 1, 2015 by 11:59pm EST. All information including full program requirements are available online atwww.macysinc.com/workshop. All eligible applications will be reviewed and select applicants will be asked to attend an in-person interview. Final selections will be made after all prospective candidates are interviewed. The program will take place in New York City in late April/early May of 2015.
For more information on The Workshop at Macy’s, please visitwww.macysinc.com/workshop.
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