BIBHU MOHAPATRA #NYFW Fall/Winter 2013

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BIBHU MOHAPATRA

(Fall/W'13 Collection)

Article by Laura Galvan

BWTV: Can you define the power of clothes in your own terms?

BM: Yes, Clothes have the ultimate power of basically bringing out the core within. Meaning the clothes are most powerful when they bring out the actual characteristics and the actual nature of the person wearing it…instead of hiding it and instead of trying to transform into something else. For me, clothes enhance more of who you are then hiding who you are.

BWTV: Whats your motivation and inspiration behind your Fall Collection?

BM: Man Ray the photographer and his muses. Most of them are artist from the Dada movement and their characteristics. Some of them are eccentric, some of them are extremely creative and brilliant.

BWTV: What can we expect to see in terms of color and structure and the construction of the clothes?

BM: A beautiful color pallet- I am really happy with the colors. It is a lot of neutrals, grays and stones- ivory and navy and there is pops of gold. There is teal like jewel tones to liven it up. There is lots of white and stone color with a lot of textures and wash leather and alligator skin.

BWTV: As a designer where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?

BM: In the most closets all over the world.

 

 

Heather Lawton FW13 Collection Debut Presentation

Heather Lawton showcased her  2013 Fall/Winter Collection at NYFW ; as excited fans were enticed by this wintry collection.

Heather Lawton collection had a wildly imaginative theme set in a winter wonderland of wools. It was the dark and ominous tale of a glamorous woman pushed into the carnivorous clutches of winter's barren landscape. Something from the fairy tale "Snow White" imagining a woman running through the forest after a night out.  Outerwear was one of the great highlights of the collection in luxurious fabrics such as stingray, fine leathers, plush wools and furs. Equestrian accents, studs and exposed zippers were just some of the unique qualities that were part of that extra added touch and attention to detail.

Costello Tagliapietra Fall/Winter 2013 #NYFW

Article by Jazmin Johnson

Costello Tagliapietra 

Costello Tagliapietra was inspired by aerial maps and topographic lines for their Fall 2013 collection. These style lines were represented via signature draped jersey wrap dresses and abstract print frocks, deftly moving from jewel-toned shades to earthy colors and back. Although the collection featured cardigans, jackets, and fab taupe alpaca teddybear outerwear, I was disappointed to see that the prints and colors didn't feel very fall (although I'd gladly slip into an off the runway Tagliapietra original any time of year).They incorporated some knitwear, a lot of pleating, and color blocking in rich hues of chocolate, grape, salmon, mahogany, and more. Oh my! Their keen eye for editing assured a smart use of the different textures in their ultra feminine looks that were all incredibly wearable and flattering in a throwback 70s kinda way. 

Alexandre Herchcovitch Fall/Winter 2013 #NYFW

Article by Laura Galvan

ALEXANDRE  HERCHCOVITCH

Alexandre Herchcovitch is a Brazilian fashion designer and an extremely talented one at that.  The Fall/Winter 2013 collection was fresh and feminine with a emphasis on florals and stripes. Almost every single piece was of some type of exaggerated silhouette. The most intense and maximized peplums hit the runway.  As for the hair style, we saw every model rocking intricate braids along the side of their faces. 

Many of the looks included silk bralette tops paired with voluminous loud skirts. The collection had almost a surreal like vibe attached to it making every design look like a fantasy. It is safe to say Alexandre Herchcovitch is daring when it comes to the construction of his pieces. From his combination of major avant-garde clothing to soft colored patterns, this collection was a must see!

The Reality of the Fashion of Aids Celebrity Runway Show

Saturday Feb. 9,  Rain, Sleet or Snow the show is still on!! "The Reality of FASHION, the Reality of AIDS" will present reality stars and celebrities joining forces for this first-of-its-kind philanthropic event. All designs from the show will be auctioned off to raise additional funds.

The participating star lineup includes Deena Nicole Cortese of "The Jersey Shore," Lil Kim of "Dancing with the Stars" and The Pussycat Dolls Present Girlicious, Malaysia Pargo of "Basketball Wives L.A.," Sheree Whitfield, Janice Dickinson, Brittany Brower, Keenyah Hill, Ramona Rizzo, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, Tiffany "New York" Pollard, Michelle Money, Courtney Robertson, Tracy DiMarco, Jessica Romano, Briella Calafore, Nikki Rae Walker and more.

Fashion Show
The Reality of FASHION, The Reality of AIDS
Saturday, Feb. 9
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Altman Building 
135 West 18th Street
New York, NY
Tickets: $50 - $1,200
Click Here to purchase tickets.

Concept Korea MBFW

Article by Laura Galvan

Concept Korea MBFW

 

Concept Korea is a show with a collaboration of Korean fashion designers which helps them promote their outstanding designs for the U.S fashion industry.  The theme of the Fall/Winter '13 collection was "Rhythm of Korea"  The list of designers included KYE, CHOIBOKO, CRES. E DIM, LIE SAND BONG and SON JUNG WAN. Every piece that came down the runway was uniquely impeccable. KYE sent the most amazing leather shape pieces down the runway while CHOIBOKO's collection was very abstract and of cultural nature. The design of the night goes to KYE's oversized teal blue fur coat which was paired with a very urban looking pair of ankle pants. SON JUNG WAN had fantastic fur detailing in a lot of his collection with the stand out color being eggplant purple. A majority of her pieces included patterned, long silhouette coats and knee high as well as ankle leather boots. Taking the front row of the Concept Korea shows was singer Neon Hitch and one on the opposite side of the room was Angela Simmons.

Bust out of the Valentine's Day Blues

Article by Jazmin Johnson

For the Single Gals; bust out of Valentine's Day Blues

With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, and more importantly, Mistress Day (February 13), Beauty Within TV is here to give the gift of knowledge for all you single gals who's stomachs turn at the sight of heart shaped chocolates. Forget dinner with your single friends and movie marathons, go lingerie shopping! For who do you ask? For yourself. 

Take the person who matters most to you out for a real treat. 

Step one: Google lingerie boutiques in your neighborhood. Bypass Victoria's Secret and get a real bra fitting from a place that specializes in breasts. Eight out of ten women wear the wrong bra size and due to constant weight shifts as a result of fad diets, women should get refitted every six months. 

Step two: Try on a ton of stuff. There's a bunch of different flattering styles and shapes, so ask for suggestions and if they're willing to give you a one-on-one fitting, take advantage and don't be shy. You're just another boring pair of boobs as far as they're concerned. 

Step three: Even if you're a nude bra kinda gal, go for the diamond encrusted hot pink lacy ruffled bra and panty set. Well, or at least try it on! Either way, you're guaranteed to leave with a pep in your step.

  

Emerging Designer - "Maison de Urbana" to hit the runway at #NYFW

Michael Cinco, Nariman Zeidan, and Elie Saab are the who’s who of Middle Eastern designers.  Is Urbana Chappa the next designer to shed light on emerging designers of middle eastern descent?

 
We’ll find out on February 7th-1pm at The Metropolitan Pavilion where Urbana will take her line, dubbed “Maison de Urbana” through the cut throat reviews of New York Fashion Week.

Urbana’s line “Maison de Urbana” is a hybrid of ready to wear and customizable high end couture. The line intends to empower women to stand out as individuals in a trend following fashion world.

 
As a mother of two children (Zadeh and Zaima) and hailing from Texas, Urbana will have to use the fighting spirit that comes from her multicultural background to navigate her line through the pitfalls that most designers face while showing their first collection.

With celebrities like Kim Kardashian posing for Hia Magazine, the light is starting to shine on designers of Middle eastern descent.  We’ll just have to wait for the reviews to see if her first show is a flop or if she’s ready to stand in the same light as the Elie Saab’s of the “here today gone tomorrow” fashion world and we might see Kim Kardashian in Maison de Urbana (with Kanye West’s approval).

 

Luke James Make Love to Me- Artist on the Rise

Article by Jazmin Johnson

Artist to Watch Out For:

Although he has yet to drop an album, Luke James is becoming a
familiar face in the music industry. Why do you ask?
He graced the stage of the 2012 Black Girls Rock!, is Grammy
nominated, and has recently been added to the cast of Kasi Lemmons'
musical Black Nativity, alongside Tyrese Gibson and Nas. Although
there is no release date yet for the film, based on Langston Hughes'
Broadway gospel musical, we will definitely hear more from the New
Orleans native in 2013 because his debut album Made to Love is set to
drop this year.

So make sure to keep an ear out for the boy with the golden voice.

Video: Make Love to Me

I know you've made love before,
Of that I'm sure indeed.
But you ain't made no love, girl,
'Til you've made love to me

Hookup Era vs Dating

Dating, courtship, and any hope you might have of a functional relationship is dead, at least according to most single women I speak to.  In “The End of Courtship,” Men describes a world where an evening of take out equals romance, where attraction is conveyed via tweets, and where all of it seems to be happening without the consent of women, who are forced to covet scraps of male attention in the form of 10 pm text messages and group hang-outs that may or may not result in sex but will under no circumstances lead to a relationship.

In a generation of 20-somethings (some in their teens and 30s...), we've come to famously mark the start of a relationship—whether it moves beyond that or not—with a sexual act—a "hook-up." Sometimes that means actual sex, but everyone's definition is different ("I define hooking up as beyond kissing. Usually some nudity and general touching.

For older generations, Friday night in college was date night. Now, Friday night is dance club night, party night, movie night or whatever night students want it to be. There's a big, obvious reason behind the downfall of dating: it's called hooking up.

"A non-sexual term like dating had been replaced with a sexual term", "When you say you're dating, no one knows about a sexual relationship."

"Dating" has taken on a different meaning for today's generation of students. And for many, it means too much commitment for comfort.

"Dating is way too serious. Dating is like being married to some people.

There are a lot of reasons why hooking up has become the name of the game and old-fashioned dating is sitting on the bench. A big reason involves the changing social roles of women and the evolution of female sexual freedom.  With improved gender equality, many women in college are preparing for self-sustaining careers and are more likely to be scoping out Mr. Man-for-the-moment rather than Mr. Marriage material.

"The culture really benefits men. It gives men what they want without women getting what they want," "A lot of times, a girl will hook up with a guy, but then she'll want to see him again. For men, it will be a more physical thing."

"Women being able to express sexuality is a good thing, there just need to be boundaries. The difference is you have to set those boundaries yourself - society set them for me."

We millennial women aren’t victims of hookup culture; we’re complicit in it. When we hook up with guys on hanging out or a few drinks, only to never see them again, it’s not because we feel like it’s the only crumb of romance available to us–it’s because we want sex too. The hookup culture isn’t some sphere that we got trapped in because twenty-something guys and technology made it so. We, too, are opting for more freedom, more variety of experience, more sex in our twenties. It’s our hookup culture, too

When single women get to the point of being serious about wanting a boyfriend, millennials do fall back on traditional courtship methods. Dinner dates. Exclusivity. Romance. And, to a certain extent, online dating:  Yes, dating can be frustrating and technology/the economy/those kids these days sometimes complicate matters. But in terms of courtship and our ability to go after the relationships we want,

Starter's Wives Confidential Screening in NYC

Last night in NYC, TLC hosted an intimate press screening of their upcoming docu-series "Starter Wives Confidential" at the INC Lounge in Times Square. Cast members Josie Harris (ex-fiance of Floyd Mayweather), Liza Morales (ex-girlfriend of Lamar Odom), Tashera Simmons (ex-wife of DMX), Monica Joseph-Taylor (ex-wife of Funkmaster Flex), Zakia Baum (ex-girlfriend of Maino), and Cheryl Caruso (ex-wife of Phil Caruso) were quite frank during the post-screening Q&A, moderated by model/actress Liris Crosse.

Confidence comes through in the way we walk, the words we speak, and the things we believe. It makes us beautiful or amps up our shine. 

 Check out the cast of Starter Wives;  They are confident women knowing and accepting themselves–strong, moms, focused on new possibilities and ALL living Beauty Within.  

Meet the Cast of Starter Wives

 Ex-wife of mobster Phil “Philly” Caruso and mother of two daughters, Cheryl Caruso has rebuilt her life as a business woman by running a tequila business. Cheryl partnered with a spirit company, together they developed Telero Tequila. It's a luxury tequila.

Brooklyn-born-and-bred Zakia Baum is a passionate and devout Christian woman with a flair for the dramatic. She shares a son with her ex, rapper Jermaine “Maino” Coleman. Watch Zakia, she is the firecracker out the bunch. “I’ve never done [Maino] dirty,” said Zakia. “So it’s time for me to tell my story.”

BWTV spoke with Zakia about women on reality shows. Zakia said that black women are each other's biggest critics. ... I have to wonder, since we all share a common thread (whether we ... like each other or  phony, but that we should  always to respect each other. We have to help each other, not hurt each other. 

The soon-to-be ex-wife and formerly silent partner of superstar DJ and radio personality Funkmaster Flex, Monica Joseph-Taylor is the owner of a successful blog called Mommy’s Dirty Little Secret and is learning to stand on her own while raising their two children. Monica met Funk Master Flex at age 11years old roller skating, dated at 20, married at 30 and divorced at 40.  BWTV asked Monica what makes you Beauty Within: Monica said, Stay true what you believe in, even if people don't believe what your stand for. She said nobody can rock a party like Funk Master Flex, loved receiving designer bags from him but can purchase her own.  

Tashera Simmons is striving to get her life and finances on track while divorcing her childhood sweetheart, rapper DMX. They have four children. “I was 100% mother and wife,” said Tashera. “When I love, I love hard. [DMX] was great at what he did – which was cheating – but I’m happy as hell now. I’ve found someone very special in my life.” We asked Tashera what does Beauty Within mean to you? Tashera said, That many people are hurting, you can't go by what you see... Sometimes its layers (fake identity) to cover up a person's pain.  She said, Beauty Within is not what you feel. It's spirit, art, dedication and love.  

Known for her highly publicized and tumultuous relationship with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., Josie Harris is the mother of three of his children and is trying to start over while figuring out how to co-parent with Floyd. Floyd and Josie met at teens. BWTV asked Josie, if her parents thought it was ok for her to date Floyd. Josie said, they didn't like the fact he was older. Floyd was 19 and Josie was 16 but they loved him. Floyd is very charming guy.  BWTV asked Josie what inspires her? Josie said waking up seeing her children everyday.

 

Liza Morales is the ex-girlfriend of NBA baller Lamar Odom and the mother of their three children. While grieving the death of their youngest and silently watching the whirlwind romance of her ex play out in the tabloids, Liza is stepping out of the shadows and finding her voice“[Lamar] is the only man I’ve ever been with,” said Liza, when asked about being a ‘Lamar virgin.’ “I know the worth of my cookies.”

Michelle Obama dress at the Inauguration Ball 2013

 

The Obamas second inauguration, Michelle chose to wear a  custom made Jason Wu creation: a long halter-neck ruby chiffon custom gown with velvet details. She wore Jimmy Choo shoes, and a ring by Kimberly McDonald.

She looked simply breathtaking.  After Michelle chose Wu once again, the pundits instead turned the conversation to Wu's status as a rising powerhouse, the kind of designer with a Target collab, a housewares line, etc. 

But out of the rumored 15 designers who submitted designs for the big night, Michelle seemed to choose what she wanted and what she was most comfortable in. She made a great choice.

Adrienne Bailon promotes Raine magazine at Modalistas

Beauty Within TV attended Raine magazine signing on Thursday, Jan 17th to chat with singer & actress Adrienne Bailon. 

Adrienne was really sweet and down to earth. We asked Adrienne, what inspires her (What makes her Beauty Within) telling her story to girls/young women that they can do anything that put their mind to ... Watch video below..

What is beautiful to You... Kaoir cosmetics...

Article by Jiovana Dawson

KA’OIR by Keyshia Kaoir, founded in 2011, is the hottest cosmetic line out right now! This cosmetic line is extremely bold, bright, young, and vibrant! KA’OIR features Lipsticks, Glitzsticks, Lip-pops, Nail Lacquers, Eye Shadows, and Primer. The vibrant and multicolor Lipsticks and Glitzsticks are the top selling features from the KA’OIR Cosmetics line. These Lipsticks and Glitzsticks come in a variety of cool amazing colors such as Pool Party, Diamonds, Love U, Banana Milkshake, Ooh La-La, Lip Lock, KA’OIR Force and much more. Out of these fun and stunning colors, the three most talked about lipsticks are Survivor, Neon Rockstar, and Snookilicious! The Survivor lipstick was created in honor of breast cancer awareness and a percentage of all proceeds are donated to the “Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate.” Keyshia Kaoir also collaborated with celebrities Trina and Snooki and created the Neon Rockstar and Snookilicious lipsticks. 

 

KA’OIR Cosmetics line is definitely a success and Keyshia Ka’oir is a name that you want to keep an eye on. She is hot, multi-dimensional and is poised for greatness! 

Be Sure to Check out the KA’OIR Cosmetics online! www.KAOIR.com

Marlon Wayans talks about movie "A Haunted House"

Actor/comedian Marlon Wayans capped off a whirlwind press tour in NYC by hosting a press reception at the Time Hotel. The A Haunted House writer and star dished on the making of the film, his own ‘paranormal’ experiences and whether he’s concerned about the critics. “I didn’t make this film for the critics,” said Wayans. “I made it for you…the fans. This film gave me an opportunity to do what I wanted to do without someone trying to reel me in. 

Marlon Wayans, who wrote and stars in "A Haunted House", was one of the creators of the "Scary Movie" franchise. Both movies spoof "Paranormal Activity".  Clip of press reception below

Filmed & Edited by Kyle Hercules of Time & Effort Productions