Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and guitarist. On 29 August 2011 she released her debut album Vows, which peaked in the top 5 in both New Zealand, and Australia. On 22 May 2012 Vows was released to the North American market, debuting at #14 in the United States on the Billboard 200. Kimbra is featured on the 2011 single, "Somebody That I Used to Know", by Gotye, which has reached number 1 in over 20 countries including New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and United States. Kimbra produces a phenomenal vocal performance, transcending the genres of pop, alternative & soul.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton featured the track on his website telling viewers"if you like Nina Simone, Florence & The Machine and/or Bjork, then we think you will enjoy Kimbra – her music reminds us of all those fierce ladies! Kimbra track also appears in the video game, The Sims 3: Pets. This past January, Kimbra won the "One to Watch" award at the 2012 Rolling Stone Awards
Smelling good all day long is the main motto during summers. Maintaining personal hygiene by bathing twice a day and applying perfumes or deodorants becomes the basic necessity of this hot season. As it is summer, the usage of perfumes and deodorants increase. To smell good and prevent body odour, you spray perfume all over your body and dress.
The most practical way to start describing a perfume is according to the elements of the fragrance notes of the scent or the "family" it belongs to, all of which affect the overall impression of a person from application to the last lingering hint of scent.
GUCCI FLORA EAU FRAÎCHE
An update of the original, it brings together notes of bergamot and kumquat with a base of rose and osmanthus for a playful scent that feels like the perfume equivalent throwing on sundress www.Sephora.com, Price $49
REESE WITHERSPOON FOR AVON LAUGH OFTEN
The soft blend of citrus peels, white and green tea, and pink peony is light and airy—the kind of scent you won't mind wearing on a hot and humid summer day. Purchase online www.avonwebsite.com, Price $22.50
BURBERRY SUMMER
Its citrusy mix of orange, mandarin, and green leaf makes for a crisp clean scent that isn't too sweet or girlie. Purchase at your local Macy's or Bloomingdales retailer, Price $67
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA UNTITLED
We don't think a fragrance could get any "greener." The lentiscus, galbanum, boxwood, and incense notes make this a crisp grassy scent that dries down to a powdery finish. Purchase at your local Neiman Marcus or Saks fifth Avenue
80$, $100 and $140
HERMÈS UN JARDIN SUR LE TOIT
A fruity fragrance shouldn't smell like it belongs on a 12-year-old. This one combines notes of apple and pear with magnolia for a fresh—not saccharine—scent.
Limited sold at Nordstram $90.00
CK ONE SUMMER
The sea-breeze accord is blended with tangerine and lemon to make you feel like you're sipping a fruity cocktail, seaside. Cost $33-$59
ISSEY MIYAKE L'EAU D'ISSEY SUMMER FRAGRANCE
Opting for a marine fragrance inspired by the ocean or water can be almost as refreshing as the real thing. This one has notes of rose and pear water for a crispness that's still feminine. Purchase at your nearest Neiman Marcus retailer, Price $69-$94
Smart phones have opened the world to new, endless possibilities. Smart phones are not just for business purposes or for tech gadgets enthusiasts! Smart phones became in just a couple of years time, simply impossible to replace when it comes to socializing, keeping in touch, informed and in time with every – new – thing in every domain. Fashion apps have become the next accessory: Whether you're looking for sales, runway shows or fashion blogs. These will bring the best deals, steals and trends right to your fingertips.
Snapette
Refinery 29 critiqued this app best, "If 'Gossip Girl' was a fashion app, this would be it." Snapette allows fashionistas around the world to share their best style finds with others, whether they are around a corner or across an ocean. Users will snap photos of shoes and bags, write up product details and purchasing information, and spread the news. With this app, you can comment on finds, follow others, create your own virtual closet, and get directions to the store that sells that gorgeous clutch you've been craving. Snapette's value is in its ability to give details on where exactly to buy a particular item. All one needs to do is tap on a shoe or bag that catches her eye and she will instantly find pricing information, store location, and user reviews. Free
Lustr
The Lustr Fashion Finder app by ShopLustr is a definite necessity for fashion forward individuals who want to be in the know. Whether you are a native to a city or just a visitor, this app will tell you where to find stores, brands, real-time sample sales, trunk shows and other fashion-related events near your immediate location. Lustr is even currently working on aggregating daily updated content. Free
Here are the other things the Lustr app will let you do for NYC’s Fashion Night Out in September:
event information for all of the FNO participants (over a 1000 of them)
search categories customized for FNO: Art, Beauty, Celebrity, Charity, Consumer, Contest, DJ, Exhibition, Free Gift, Fitness ACtivity, Food, Performance, Photographer, Fashion Show, Block Party, New Product Launch, Gift With Purchase and Designer Appearance
My Style Fashion Assistant
If you ever dreamed of having a closet like the Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte from "Sex in the City," this app is your way to get it. With My Style Fashion Assistant, your wardrobe is instantly at your fingertips. First, you must take photos of all the items in your wardrobe. Next, you add them to your virtual "Closet." After that, My Style Fashion Assistant does all the work for you. You can mix and match, layer and accessorize, and even pack and plan. Audrina Patridge has said, "My favorite iPhone App is My Style Fashion Assistant" via Us Weekly.
Trend Stop Fashion - Trend tracker
The news section is a feed of the Trendstop's fashion news, the trend section seems to be a subset of the news and provides a sample of the latest trends articles. In the designer section, it is fairly easy to browse designers and access fashion shows' pictures and videos, a search box allows to quickly find a designer instead of scrolling through the long list for ages, a feature that is absent from the Fashion Network app. Additionally, it is possible to mark designers as favorites and store them in the favorites section.
Trendabl
Another photo sharing app, Trendabl has been dubbed "the instagram of fashion." With Trendabl, you can take photos, upload them to Facebook, Twitter and/or Tumblr, and tag the pieces you like. These tags tell people where you bought the item, the designer, where it can be found, and how much it costs. You can follow your friends' trends as well as those of fashion icons and designers. If you're obsessed with photos, fashion and filters, this is the app for you! Free
The Cut on the Runway
The world of fashion is at your fingertips," reads the description for The Cut on the Runway app, or, simply, The Cut. This app includes all of the newest fashion shows as well as archives of years' past. It features exclusive backstage, front-row, and party photos of models, designers, and celebrities. "Hit and "miss" ratings allow you to vote for your favorite looks and view the "100 Top Looks." Free
Net-a-Porter
If you want luxury fashion on the go, the Net-a-Porter app is for you. Newly updated in July 2011, the Net-a-Porter app is free for the iPhone and iPad and features some of the hottest new arrivals from today's top designers. The app allows you to purchase items wherever you are, shop new arrivals three times per week, and read weekly fashion news. Check out the Outnet app for when you are looking to save a few extra dollars.
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is like a combination of Pinterest, street style, and Shopstyle, where users can browse looks, share pictures, and shop for items they like. Just click on any item and many other similar items will appear, with the option to purchase! Free
Forever 21
Forever 21 app that connects your smartphone directly to our entire oneline store, lookbooks, Facebook and Twitter. You can shop for all the store online items-including the store locator, order tracking, wish lists and more. The best thing about this app is that you can take advantage of deals and see new arrivals before anyone else. Free, designed for iphone & ipad
The best-selling new & future releases in Latin Rap, Reggaton music- BWTV hot picks includes Don Omar & Juan Magan.
Don Omar's career rose to stardom with the release of his first studio album, The Last Don. Both the studio version and its live edition have been certified platinum . It went worldwide The Last Don: sold over one million copies, has earned awards for Latin Pop Album of the Year and New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year. Omar's King of Kings in 2006, became history's highest ranking reggaeton LP in the top 10 US charts, with its debut at #1 on the Latin sales charts with "Danza Kuduro" and the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Rhythm.
The album Don Omar Presents MTO2: The New Generation was released on May 1, 2012. The album includes the singles Hasta Que Salga El Sol and Dutty Love featuring Natti Natasha. The album also features collaborations with Mims, Syko and Jose Magan.
Juan Magán a producer, singer, remixer and DJ of electronic music, especially House, R&B, Dancehall and Hip-Hop, recognized internationally for his contributions to the "Electro Latino" category of music.
Beginning Monday, June 11th and continuing through the end of July, the sale will be held both online at www.luluguinness.com and at the Bleecker Street store at 394 Bleecker Street.
Visit the Lulu Guinness store at 394 Bleecker Street, New York, NY or online at www.LuluGuinness.com.
Simple and Cheap Ways to Make Your Eyelashes Longer and Thicker
Who doesn't love long, luxurious eyelashes? Thick and beautiful, that's what every woman wants in her eyelashes. Unfortunately, not every woman has those types of eye lashes, nor knows how to achieve them other than spending $3000.00 an eye for permanent eye lash falsies. This can be very expensive.Thick, full lashes are traits that many woman want to have, and strive to accomplish. Cosmetics companies understand this: There are loads of mascaras out there that claim to make your lashes "10X Longer," or "Make Them Grow," do they really work? That's why there are numerous products and tools that can help you achieve thicker and longer-looking lashes.
Once you get some practice with the various techniques, you'll be able to achieve thicker-looking lashes in well under five minutes
Use an eyelash curler. An eyelash curler is one of the simplest ways to get thicker-looking lashes. Hold the curler over each eye for at least 10 seconds
Wear volumizing mascara. Many cosmetics companies now offer mascara that is made to make your lashes look longer and thicker.
Put mascara on both your top and bottom lashes. This will make your lashes look thicker.
Use powder on your eyelashes, then apply any mascara. This also is a simple and effective way of thickening up your eyelashes before applying your makeup. Apply basic powder after your foundation.
Illusions sometimes, simple makeup colors and tricks can open up the eye, to make your lashes appear longer and thicker without caking on the make-up. After applying your black mascara, you can add a brown or any other shade of mascara to your eyelash. This will creat4e an illusion that makes the eyelashes appear longer, when in reality, they're not. Just like eye shadow tricks can be done to make the eye appear bigger, eyelash tricks work, too!
A few of our favorite mascaras enhancers
Too faced Better than false lashes $35.00
Better Than False Lashes allows you to dial up the lengthening fibers so you easily get better, longer, thicker, more dramatic lashes instantly.
A high-definition, amplifying mascara in which lashes are left stronge and densified.
Clinique Lash Building Primer $14.00
The moisturizing formula also helps to condition and mend dry lashes.
Smashbox lash primer $17.00
Layer Lash Primer, contains lash conditioning and strengthening panthenol to keep lashes healthy, even under the most strenuous conditions. To thicken and protect lashes, simply brush on before mascara.
Urban Decay Lush Lash System $42.00
A two-step lash fortifying system for creating 25% longer, thicker lashes in just two weeks. The clear gel-like serum accelerates the growth of your lashes with peptides. Use the tiny brush to apply it at your lash line. It penetrates at the root and stimulates keratin to lengthen, thicken, and fortify your lashes.
Lorac Special Effects Mascara 23.00
A double-ended wand that features a conditioning primer and a defining and lengthening mascara.
Perfekt Lash Perfecting Gel $28.50
This multitasking formulation glides on effortlessly to prime, darken, lengthen, strengthen, and condition lashes. Smudge-resistant and clump-free, Lash Perfection Gel provides natural buildable coverage and leaves the lashes looking lustrous and curled to perfection all day long.
All items can be purchased at your nearest Sephora retail store or www.sephora.com
Jada Pinkett Smith is one hot mama wearing G-Star’s Midge Elgin Slim Tapered jean on May 31st in New York.
Denim icon Midge is the all time favorite women's Gstar jean.This season it comes with a signature back strap. Every detail, seam and cut is thought through and engineered to the millimeter to create the most flattering sihouette.
Ben Rattray is the founder and CEO of the online petition website Change.org, which he founded in 2007. Rattray was included in the 2012 Time 100 list of the world's most influential people and listed in BusinessWeek as one of America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs of 2011..
Rattray the handsome homecoming king in high school, wanted to become an investment banker, then retire at age 35 and go into politics. Rattray attended Stanford Univeristy studying politcal science and ecomonics, changed career path after one of his brother revelealed he was gay and dealing with with homosexual equal rights.
Rattray launched Change.org from his house in 2007. The site has gone through multiple iterations, starting as a social network for social activism,changing into a blogging platform, then transitioning to a petition platform in 2011.
The goal of Change.org, is to "change the balance of power between individuals and large organizations. In 2011, the company had become profitable. It took five years to grow his business. In February 2012, Change.org was "growing more each month than the total we had in the first four years", with more than 10,000 petitions being started each month on the site, and that in 2011 the company's employees had grown from 20 to 100 employees.
The most popular causes on Change.org: Stop global warming is No. 1. Improve public schools, save Darfur and support universal health care are the other most popular causes.
The site generates money from1% of all donations, and we charge for premium services to nonprofits that allow them to brand their network and add additional features to their community. Since May we raised $46,000 in donations.
Change.org is the web's leading platform for social change, empowering anyone, anywhere to start petitions that make a difference. Rattray created a platform for us to make specific demands for banks to change their debit-card fees. This spring, Trayvon Martin's mother wrote an amazing narrative on the site that got her son's story out there, which helped build solidarity with her family and kept pressure on the police and attention on the case. We can all remember people wearing hoodies all over social media and how justice was served.
Now Change.org is expanding into other countries, making its website available in different languages and finding solutions for people who live where the Internet might not be widely available or where protests are stopped by governments
As Michael Jackson song, Man in the Mirror, Make that change with Change.org
Scottish-born songstress Emeli Sande looking like a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and Robyn, Emeli Sandé has the poise, passion and musical potential to appeal to fans of both classic soul and modern R&B. Her recent resume includes credits on a string of songs by major U.K. artists, collaborations with Alicia Keys, an opening slot on Coldplay’s upcoming U.S. arena tour, a Brit Critics Choice Award (previously won by Adele, Florence + the Machine), and a debut album.
Yet, before plunging into music full time, the 24-year-old singer studied neuroscience for more than three years at Glasgow University in her native Scotland. Her passion for music was never discouraged, but college was never not an option. All the way through my childhood Emeli loved school, and her dad underlined the importance of education,” Sande says. “I wanted to be a musician, but I also wanted a degree to give me more stability and power in my life.”
As it turned out, spending six hours a day studying the brain’s inner workings underneath a microscope was a chore, she says. But working in hospitals and treating patients proved inspiring.
“But I would love someday to pursue a career where I can merge music with medicine, and its therapeutic effects on people.” Music worked its own therapy on the young Emeli.
By the time she was 11, she was writing songs on piano, and drawing inspiration from her father’s record collection, which included Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, and lots of African music and jazz. Her father later took 16-year-old Emeli and her younger sister to see an Alicia Keys concert in Glasgow, and Sande came away with a lasting image of what she wanted to be.
One of her songs, "Heaven" was an interesting choice of her to record. Emeli Sande' during a late-night discussion in the studio with Naughty Boy about religion, and what it means to be a “good” person in a world full of distractions and temptations. “At one point, he said, ‘I guess you just have to keep your heart clean,’ and that line triggered something in my head,” she says. “After that, it was a flow of consciousness. We had a piano loop going around with the chords, and once I had the concept for the lyric, the song came easily.”
Another key track on the debut, “Hope,” she cowrote with Alicia Keys. Sande met her idol after Keys invited her to open a show in London. “She reached out asking if I wanted to write with her,” Sande says. “We’ve been working a lot since then, and we have a great relationship. She’s taught me a lot.”The biggest lessons she received from Keys? “She reminded me to enjoy the moment, to take time to celebrate the successes, because everything moves so fast. We’re always trying to get to the next thing, so it’s important to embrace the things we’ve gained.”
“With music, Alicia Keys told me to strive to be different, don’t try to fit in. Make the music that I feel, that I want to hear, and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.”
As May marked an international break through for K-Pop, June marks the month for long awaited comebacks! Amongst the list of anticipated South Korean idols, is solo artist Ailee (ay-lee)!
Ailee is a Korean American singer originally from New Jersey. In her earlier days, Ailee was an artist signed under Muzo Entertainment where she collaborated with Jhonny Phlo and rapper Decipher. In 2008 Ailee was a select contestant on the Maury Show for The Hottest Undiscovered Talent. Her rendition of “Unfaithful” by Rihanna was beautifully done, receiving a huge round of applause from the studio audience.
Ailee was eventually discovered through YouTube by South Korean idol Wheesung. Since then, she had been signed and trained under YMC Entertainment in South Korea. On September 13, 2011 Ailee and Wheesung made an appearance on Singer and Trainee where Ailee impressed with “Halo” by Beyonce.
The trainee finally made her stage debut on February 9, 2012 with her song “Heaven.” The song is about cherishing the one you love and how they are like your heaven. Despite being a rookie in the South Korean industry, her impressive vocals and strong stage presence truly makes her standout from the crowd!
As we look back on a 2010 interview, you can’t help but smile for this local diva that is setting a milestone for this generation of talents:
“Kt213: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Ailee: I see myself on the VMA’s performing with Mariah Carey. At least I hope so. People might laugh and point fingers at my dreams, but I really want to be able to do something big like that no matter how long it takes, I’m willing to wait for that day to come. And I know I am determined to do so.
Kt213: What does it mean to be Korean-American in this industry? Ailee: It’s hard to make it big in the industry as a Korean-American. But I believe that things are changing as we speak. Many Korean-American artists are doing big things and getting noticed and I’m really proud of us for doing so! I truly believe we will make a difference in this industry and it means a lot to me to be a part of this movement.”
Women constantly complain about why the men that they’re dating aren’t willing to put in the right amount of effort. He never calls only texts, never wants to leave the house, never wants to go on a real date or is simply unromantic and aloof. What women don’t realize is the man is putting in effort, as much as he sees necessary for what he wants. I always say if he ain’t tryin’ he ain’t lyin. Establishing boundaries can be a very important thing to do in dating and romantic relationships, especially for women. The boundaries that a woman does set in these situations are based on her values and on what she believes are appropriate behaviors for her in those dating and romantic situations.
At the beginning, not after a boundary has been crossed. Let the person you are interested in know from the get-go where the lines are drawn when it comes to what you need (and what you won't tolerate). While you two are getting to know one another, let him or her know which boundaries are the most important to you, such as a monogamous relationship, sexual boundaries, or wearing shoes on the carpet.
Be honest. If you're afraid that some of your boundaries will scare that special someone away, talk to them about it before it becomes an issue. If your special someone takes issue with a boundary you feel to be reasonable, then perhaps that someone isn't so special.
Be direct. No insinuations, no hints, no "well maybe, maybe not"s. Be clear and direct if no shoes are allowed on the carpet, ever, period. Be clear if phone calls every ten minutes are unappreciated, and be very, very clear about whether or not you two are mutually exclusive. Once you set the concrete boundaries, talk about the boundaries that are negotiable. Every relationship has problems, and this will never change; however, a compromise allows more effective communication and an overall healthier relationship.
Always be respectful of your partner needs. Don't be a hypocrite; when he/she needs to set boundaries with you, be understanding and open. Respect his/her wishes and be upfront with any questions. Remember, any questions do not have to be voiced with criticism or anger. Mature communication is the best way to talk to your lover or spouse about boundary issues.
Space. Space, space, space. When you need it, take it. When he/she needs it, give it. Always be mindful that as much time as you need to take for yourself, so will your lover. Coming home after a hard day's work to your significant other is often very rewarding, but the both of you still need other outlets of focus. Keeping up with friends and maintaining healthy social activity is vital to a person's well-being. Humans have always been social creatures, and it's meant to be that way. Cultivating other interests is important, too. Spend time doing things you enjoy apart from your relationship, and let your partner do the same. Balancing your work life, social life, and love life are essential to success in those aspects.
If it's just not working, it's just not working. If you have tried every reasonable way to set boundaries and your lover simply can't respect them, you need to end the relationship. It's very, very difficult to love someone who cannot respect your needs, mainly because you love them and hope they will change. But they won't. Once you have done your best and upheld your responsibilities, but have not been repaid with the same, your loyalty is to above all yourself. You deserve someone who will treat you with the same level of maturity and commitment as you will them, and you should never deprive yourself of this based on the hope that your lover will change.
We are done letting someone drive us nuts. When you are truly sick of receiving “I need/want you,” texts or phone calls at 1am, tired of complaining that the man you are dating won’t pick up the phone to touch base, or exhausted from continuing to keep men in the queue who flake and don’t call or show up when they said they will, then it is time to set a boundary. I have heard women tolerate various types of situations with men with whom they have not even yet had a first or second date. Yet, often, they put up with it because they don’t know how to set this critical boundary. The truth is this; simply tell them it is not tolerable, and that you aren’t a match because you clearly have different values. Ultimately, you must decide how much nuts you are willing to tolerate. If you want to be treated with respect, and keep your dignity in tact, stop the nutzos from orbiting in your world by setting clear boundaries.
Let's look at two boundary situations:
If on the second date a man asks a woman to go away with him for a weekend, I would advise her to reply, "Thank you, but I could never do that until perhaps we knew each other a lot better."
Another situation: They've been dating and having sex for six months, and he then asks her to move in with him. If the woman desires, ultimately, to marry this man, I would recommend that she reply, "Thank you", sweetheart, but I could never move in with you unless we were married---or at least engaged.
Women put up with this bad behavior for one reason: they’re desperate. When you start dating a man he gets his chance to show you what he’s about. Give him the chance to prove to you that he is a good dude.
In short, remember that setting boundaries is critical to learning how to dating with dignity to get the results we want — a healthy, fulfilling, enjoyable relationship. What boundaries are not are empty threats made in anger, words we leak in an attempt to manipulate, or a last-ditch blatant attempt to exert a power play over someone with whom we are in relationship. Tomorrow we will dig deeper into setting boundaries, and discover what you can be expected to face once you set boundaries, as well as some tips and scripts on how to enforce them with love, compassion, and dignity
ELIE SAAB takes you on a 'Balade a Paris' to discover the PreFall 2012 collection. Walk in the footsteps of the ELIE SAAB woman and experience endless elegance, day and night.
Craftsmanship is apparent in the detail of every piece, chic and femininity are celebrated against the fast-paced backdrop of the city.
Name: Gabrielle Occupation:Marketing Hometown:New York Fashion Inspiration: Gwyneth Paltrow- I loved her outfit to the Oscars 2012, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez Favorite Brand/Designer: Zara What defines the term 'Beautiful?':“Beauty is something that is looked upon as a whole. Beautiful is something that is striking and bold.”
Name:Kikki Occupation: Doctor Fashion Inspiration: Sarah Jessica Parker Favorite Brand/Designer: Vera Wang, DKNY, Zara What defines the term 'Beautiful?': “Confidence defines beauty~”
Name: Yasmine
Name: Melissa
Name: Jessica
Names: Merana, Yasmine, Jessica
Occupation: Employed; Yasmine is an employee at opensky.com
What’s the occasion for dressing up? “We just finished some brunch downtown. The weather was beautiful today and we all just decided to dress up.”
Inspiration for style: Comfort
What is your favorite season? Spring and summer
How would you define the term “Beautiful?”: “I think beautiful is about being comfortably in your own skin…It’s about taking risks—and of course beauty within.”
Name: Melissa
Occupation: BCBGMax Accountant Who do you admire as a fashion icon?:Sarah Jessica Parker What is one of your favorite brands?: Burberry—“My dog is dressed up in it right now!” What defines the term “Beautiful?”: “It’s uniqueness, creativity, being natural--”
Name: Sue Occupation:Editor in Chief of ArtBasel Fashion Inspiration: Mixed street style Favorite Brand/Designer: “I like a variety of brands from J.Crew to the more high ends.” What defines the term “Beautiful?”: “Beauty is defined by individuality.—Everyone has their own unique sense of style.”
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