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The Review: Peace Out Skincare’s Acne Serum

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
July 10, 2020

If you haven't tried any products from Peace Out Skincare, then you've probably at least seen one of them floating by your social media feeds. Blame it on that viral TikTok video. The indie brand specializes in a range of fun dots and patches that do everything from heal acne to gentle microneedle with retinol. So when I heard Peace Out Skincare was launching its first ever serum, a brand new category for the brand, I knew I had to test it out and review it.

The Review: Paris Couture Week Fall 2020 Day 3

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
July 8, 2020

This is our unfiltered review of the first ever digital couture week. Here, stay up to date on all the top fall 2020 Paris couture shows directly from couture week in Paris.

The Review: Paris Couture Week Fall 2020 Day 2

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
July 7, 2020

For the first time in history, the Paris couture shows are going digital. Due to the pandemic, fashion weeks worldwide are being cancelled and postponed. In lieu of live runway shows, brands are putting together digital content (mainly videos) to showcase their latest collections. As such, the entire Fall/Winter 2020 couture collections are going live on the digital platform that typically sets the schedule for Paris Couture Week.

The Review: Paris Couture Week Fall 2020 Day 1

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
July 6, 2020

For this first time in history, the Paris couture shows are going digital. Due to the pandemic, fashion weeks worldwide are being cancelled and postponed. In lieu of live runway shows, brands are putting together digital content (mainly videos) to showcase their latest collections. As such, the entire Fall/Winter 2020 couture collections are going live on the digital platform that typically sets the schedule for Paris Couture Week.

Style Icon: Divine

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
July 1, 2020

Divine: drag queen extraordinaire, John Waters Muse, ultimate queen: call her what you will. The Baltimore-born queen is the ultimate style icon.

Hope Macaulay’s Museum-Worthy Knits

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 29, 2020

I found out about the rising fashion designer Hope Macaulay on Instagram, where her chunky, luxurious knits spun out of pastel yarns were endlessly regrammed.

How to Wear the Berry Trend

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 25, 2020

Berries are literally everywhere in fashion right now. From strawberries to cherries, these cheery fruits are popping up on bags, dresses, tops, shoes and more.

Prada’s Chandelier Shoes

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 24, 2020

In the heart of Milan, Miuccia Prada presented her latest ingenious collection - spring/summer 2010. The most memorable standout? The chandelier studded shoes.

Remembering Meadham Kirchhoff

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 18, 2020

I fell in love with Meadham Kirchhoff after the fall 2010 collection debuted. The mix of goth princess and granny-chic styling made it an instant standout.

A Place to Be: Alice on Wednesday, Tokyo Japan

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 17, 2020

Alice on Wednesday is one of the most special shops in all of Harajuku. It's an Alice in Wonderland themed shop hidden in Tokyo's Harajuku neighborhood.

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The Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Dewy Set Setting Spray

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 16, 2020

Our review of Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Dewy Set Setting Spray. When Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Dewy Set Setting Spray launched, I knew I had to try it.

Remembering Balenciaga Fall 2010

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 15, 2020

In the 2010s, conventions were defied and the silhouettes, forms theories of the Balenciaga brand were just... achingly good. Enter Balenciaga Fall 2010.

The Review: U Beauty Resurfacing Compound

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 12, 2020

This is our review of U Beauty Resurfacing Compound. I have an interesting relationship with products. I knew I had to review U Beauty Resurfacing Compound.

Remembering Dior Spring 2009 Couture

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 11, 2020

Dior by John Galliano was an era unlike any other in fashion. And Dior's Spring 2009 Couture collection was absolutely no exception. Galliano went above.

Anissa Kermiche’s Enchanting Vases

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 9, 2020

Though Anissa Kermiche may be well-known for her jewelry, her womanly forms transposed into vases are what truly set her apart as a designer.

Style Icon: Nina Simone

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 8, 2020

Nina Simone also has one of an interesting and enchanting sense of style, often refusing to compromise and blend in with anyone's idea of what she should be.

How to Wear Colored Mascara

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 2, 2020

As the days go by and we increasingly stay inside, there's been one beauty trend that's been lifting my spirits: colored mascara. But you may be wondering how to wear colored mascara, given it's a look that's definitely not for the faint of heart.

Style Icon: Loulou de la Falaise

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
June 1, 2020

Friend and muse to the legendary Yves Saint Laurent, LouLou de la Falaise remains a fashion and style icon to this day.

Y/Project Fall 2020 Review – The Joy of Dressing Weirdly

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 27, 2020

A few months may have passed since the Fall 2020 shows were presented. I've since been reflecting on some of the top collections, and Y/Project Fall 2020 is definitely one of them.

Edward Gorey – King of Macabre Illustrations

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 26, 2020

Edward Gorey, the fantastic illustrator and writer was a lover of ballet (for many years, he religiously attended all performances of the New York City Ballet), fur coats, tennis shoes, and cats, of which he had many.

Movie Monday: Alice in Wonderland and the Fashion Inspiration of it All

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 25, 2020

I've always loved the book 'Alice in Wonderland'. The movie is great too, and both add up to be incredible inspiring in my work.

Remembering Veruschka

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 19, 2020

Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort (born in East Prussia 1939) was a popular model, artist, and actress known as Veruschka. The height to the Veruschka obsession occurred in the 1960s.

Jean Cocteau’s La Belle et La Bête

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 18, 2020

You've undoubtedly seen Disney's Beauty and The Beast, but have you seen Cocteau's La belle et la bête? In comparison, Disney's is far subordinate.

DIY: How to Get Glitter Tinsel Extensions At Home

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 13, 2020

I came across glitter tinsel hair extensions on Amazon and purchased them out of boredom. And if you're wondering how to get glitter tinsel hair extensions at home, you've come to the right place.