Thank you for all the birthday wishes! Celebrating birthdays during the pandemic is no easy feat. Which is why I decided to share some fashionable ideas to celebrate birthday in the summer/fall. 1. Pick a trendy restaurant with outdoor seating - Wear a cute outfit, grab your friends and go eat! I went to Blend [...]
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My Favorite Best Dressed Celebrities at the 2021 Oscars
onPhotos: POOL - GETTY IMAGES What a year it has been! Last year’s Academy Awards was held right before the pandemic, on February 9, 2020. Back when the most popular outfit wasn’t the “work from home pajamas.” That feels like a lifetime ago. At a time where the fashion industry needs our support the most, [...]
Pool Chic: End of Summer Dip with Model Coco Rocha in 200lb Dress
onPhoto by @sarakerens; Model Rori ( left), Model Alena (middle), Model Larissa Marchiori (right) “Working from home” - Designer Christian Siriano took working from home to the next level and created a fashion show in his own backyard! Following the COVID-19 restrictions, all of the models wore designer masks and stayed 6 feet apart. The [...]
From Shy to Confident: Model Shannon Tells us Her Modeling Story
onPHOTOGRAPHER: NOEL VALERO ; MODEL: SHAN.NYAN; DOG MODEL: ZZ_POO What a strange year it’s been!? I haven't missed a fashion week in over 6 years and because of the pandemic, I will not be attending this season. If you would’ve told me that I would be missing a NYFW season, I wouldn’t have believed you. This year has been [...]
Covering Your Face: Did Fashion Designer Merlin Castell Create the Next Big Fashion Trend – Is This The New Normal?
onSince I've been staying at home, my outfit of the day has been "which sweatshirt and sweatpants should I wear today?" While America isn't completely on lock-down, a lot of people are now staying home. I find myself putting on makeup before going to out shopping for essentials - even if it's behind my blue [...]
Model or Role Model? Abby-Leigh is Both
onRESPECT. EMPOWER. BE A ROLE MODEL. In a world where it is easy to lose your way, role models are so important to have. They inspire you. They shape you. They empower you. I love how model Abby-Leigh strives to not only be a model, but also to be a role model. She wants to empower other [...]
Goodbye T-Shirts & Sweatpants. Hello Athleisure! My Thoughts on Janelle FUNARI New York’s Collection
on"Give a girl the right activewear and she can conquer the world" Active wear isn't just for the gym anymore; it's becoming the new fashion statement. From cute sports bras to chic leggings, athleisure is the "out of the day." To sum it all up, athleisure is basically fashionable clothing that is made for working out. But you don't have you [...]
Nothing is Impossible: Charlotte Smith Models for Designer Dan Liu
on"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible'" - Audrey Hepburn I can't tell you how proud I am of model Charlotte Smith. She's made something that might have seemed impossible into a reality. She walked for her favorite designer Dan Liu during New York Fashion Week. Here is the inside scoop of what it [...]
Aspiring Model Maggie Doyle Captures the Runway
on“….Beauty is being able to walk a runway and silence a room by your presence…” - Victoria Whetzel When model Maggie Doyle walked down the runway at the PLITZS Fashion Marketing's model competition, captured my attention. I remember sitting at the Judges' Table and looking into the chattering audience. The moment Maggie walked down the runway, the room [...]
The Tougher Than Diamonds Collection by Emuleos at New York Fashion Week
on"Upon the onslaught of doubt, lift your chin and raise your gloves." - Emuleos Channel your inner boxer because designer Emily Prozinki's Tougher Than Diamonds Collection by Emuleos was kickin' ass at New York Fashion Week. My jaw dropped open when the first model strutted onto the runway and modeled like a female boxer. She [...]
Model Victoria Summer Whetzel Speaks Her Mind
onBack in January, model Victoria Summer Whetzel and I were both fashion show judges for PLITZS Fashion Marketing's Model of the Year competition. I admire how sincere she is. First off, she had a really cute Betsey Johnson telephone purse which has a removable phone set handle that plugs into her cellphone. Basically, her purse can [...]
Andres Aquino’s Turbulent Waters Swimwear Collection at New York Fashion Week
onNew York Fashion Week is one of my favorite times of the year! Over the weekend, my brother and I went to Couture Fashion Week where we saw designer Andres Aquino's Turbulent Waters Swimwear Collection. Personally, I have always adored designer Andres Aquino. He's very creative and I think that his work is stunning. I really enjoyed seeing [...]
What It Was Like to Model at Couture Fashion Week with Model Maanami Naomi
onhttps://youtu.be/ovx4FttL54M Want to know what it's like to model for Couture Fashion Week? Model Maanami Naomi shares her fashion experience at New York Fashion Week's Couture Fashion Week with us. Watch and find out what she really thinks! Just wait for it! At the end of the video, you'll get to see the elegant black dress [...]
“Would You Rather” Questions Holiday Edition with Model Tony Liranzo
onIn spirit of the holidays, I asked model Tony Liranzo 11 "Would You Rather" questions with a little holiday twist. Get ready! Get set! Would you rather.... 1. If you could hop into a time machine, would you rather experience a Christmas in the 1700’s or in the future in the 2100’s? Definitely 1700's. I want a Scrooge moment [...]
How to Celebrate the Holidays in Australia with Model Claudine Henningsen
onDid you ever wonder what it's like to celebrate the holidays in Australia? While it's usually cold and snowy here in New York, it's usually warm and sunny in Australia! Model Claudine Henningsen shared what she loves about the holiday and how she celebrates them. Meet Claudine: How to celebrate the holidays Claudine style... So... in Australia, it's summer during the holidays! For [...]
Model Aeri Cohen’s Healthy Lifestyle
onMeet Aeri: Aeri Cohen is an extraordinary model with an artistic eye. When she is not on the runway, you can find her behind the scenes doing makeup for different New York fashion shows. Her ultimate makeup look is something simple yet beautiful where she can add her own creative details. Like a true fashionista at heart, she always carries her [...]
Model Rebecca Sorkin
on"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." - Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr Meet Rebecca: I met model Rebecca Sorkin behind the scenes at the Couture Fashion Week show back in February. I remember standing in [...]
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