Michael B. Jordan Talks Fragrance, Fake Lashes, and Getting Ripped for Fantastic Four
2014 August 14. | Szerző: shannon
Michael B. Jordan is one of those actors who is in everything awesome, ever. On TV in The Wire, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, plus movies like Fruitvale Station—and now he just finished filming the new Fantastic Four movie, where he’ll be playing Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch). I caught up with the upcoming superhero, who’s also the face of Axe Gold Temptation, to find out what else tempts him.
You’re the face of Axe Gold Temptation—what do you like about the fragrance?
“When I smelled it, I thought it was something my friends and I would wear for sure. It has chocolate notes in it and a little spice to it. I’ve had a few girls say it’s something they would wear themselves, which is a good compliment.”
Do you remember your first fragrance?
“Jean Paul Gaultier. I was 13.”
That’s a sexy scent for a 13-year-old.
“I was at my best friend’s house and his older brother had it. I don’t have an older brother, so I looked to him for a lot of fashion and style.”
How do you like a woman to smell?
“Like roses, like morning dew. No, I’m kidding. It’s hard to describe what I like, but when I smell it, I want to stay there in that little crevice of her neck. I just want to sleep there.”
What’s the sexiest thing a girl can wear on a first date?
“I like a lot of styles, but bangs for whatever reason. And not a lot of makeup, but a subtle, natural lip tone and pretty, smooth skin. I don’t like a lot of makeup.”
And the least sexy?
“I appreciate being able to run my hand through a girl’s hair and not catch anything. Or wake up and not see that an eyelash is gone. It’s better to just take it off. You’re fine, you’re beautiful.”
Who’s your style icon?
“Pharrell is pretty fashionable. He made that hat look good. It’s the confidence he had behind it.”
You got close to Zac Efron in That Awkward Moment. Who takes longer to get ready?
“I take a long time, for sure. I”ll put myself under the bus there. Trying to figure out what to wear—I’m that guy.”
You’re playing a superhero this year. What was your prep like?
“I went from eating twice or three times a day to eating seven times a day. I had a meal bag I carried around with me. And lots of pull-ups, boxing, lifting weights, swimming—full body moments. I gained 17 pounds of muscles in the past two and a half months. It’s the biggest I’ve ever been.”
What is your guilty pleasure?
“I watch a lot of Japanese animation. I go online and watch it on Japan’s time. Thursday at 4 in the morning, I’ll be up watching it.”
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Fashion heirs who inherit family businesses have big shoes to fill
2014 August 8. | Szerző: shannon
A couple of years ago, luxury fashion tycoon Bernard Arnault installed his son Antoine as CEO of menswear brand Berluti, and his daughter Delphine as executive vice-president at Louis Vuitton – both brands, among a prestigious plethora of others, that make up Arnault’s LVMH empire.
Fashion watchers interpreted the move as significant: could Arnault, now 65, be pitting his son and daughter against one another to potentially fill his own shoes once he steps down?
Arnault’s perceived quandary, such that it might be, is one that could be understood by a number of high-powered luxury brands that continue to be controlled – whether creatively, financially or both – by families. Ferragamo, Missoni, Fendi, Zegna, Bulgari, Swarovski, Hermès – some of the most stellar labels in the style universe are now in the hands of descendants of the founder, and these young people are being entrusted with maintaining the aesthetic and legacy of an ancestor’s vision.
In a 2011 edition of Universia Business Review, the European business publication, Italian management academics posed the question: “Why are luxury firms often family firms?” The article surmises that succession from one family member to another works when there is a successful family strategy in business, which researchers describe as “the four Cs”: continuity, community, connections and command. “It has been proved that family businesses tend to exist longer than their counterparts, which are more subject to [mergers and acquisitions].”
Certainly, there are storied family firms that have had to become part of a larger machine: Gucci, which was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, fell prey to infighting, and family members ended up selling off their shares. It is now a subsidiary of French conglomerate Kering, helmed by François-Henri Pinault. On the other hand, Pucci, run by the founder Emilio’s daughter Laudomia, sold 67 per cent of its brand to LVMH in 2000 – but she retains creative and image control.
For families who have been successful at keeping their luxury brands not just alive but thriving, the term “inherited legacy” means everything.
James Ferragamo is the group women’s leather director of Salvatore Ferragamo, the Florentine fashion and accessory brand; he is also the grandson of Salvatore and the son of Ferruccio, the company’s CEO. He represents a new breed of fashion heirs – smart, accomplished, refreshingly lacking in any air of entitlement – and seems to know what it takes to make stepping into a family business work. “I would say, stay true to the values of your family, and work hard to bring your own original contribution, because you’re not there to reproduce what others did before you, nor to subvert it, but to develop and enhance it,” he says.
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Indeed, various family members still sit on the board, including Salvatore’s other children, Leonardo, Fulvia and Giovanna. And a recent handbag launch was inspired by James’ late aunt Fiamma, who died in 1998 and who designed the footwear and leather accessories for the brand for 40 years.
“[It] is dedicated to all the women of our family who have always played central roles in the development of our business,” Ferragamo says. “Fiamma embodied our brand at its best.”
Family businesses that have successfully passed the baton from one generation to another need to be savvy enough to choose the best candidate for the job, same last name notwithstanding. Margherita Missoni is known widely as a model, actress and heiress to the brand founded by her grandparents, Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, in 1953.
But the 31-year-old graduate of Columbia University is far more than that: she is in charge of the accessories, beachwear and children’s lines while retaining her position as “brand ambassador” – a role she stepped into seamlessly when she was 18 and wearing the Missoni label at all the hot spots. “I began hitting the party scene, and people were seeing this fresh, reborn brand on me,” she says. “The clothing and me were well-suited for each other.”
Still, Missoni says she struggled somewhat with her heritage in her early years, and decamped to New York for a while to get into acting and modelling.
“Clothing and design have been part of my life since I was born, and I kind of wanted to get away from it to understand who I was,” she says. “Now with my responsibilities, I’ve found that I have more drive than ever before. I respect the family I come from and my job. I know I wouldn’t be in the place I am if I hadn’t grown up in this family, but this is also the reason why I can be good at this job – I was born into and grew up surrounded by the Missoni vision. So I don’t need to adapt my taste to its aesthetic, because I have integrated it into my own self since I was a child.”
The greater challenge would appear to be for a family member to maintain an entrenched aesthetic when new owners take over. Last year, brothers Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana, descendants of Pietro Loro Piana, who established the brand in 1924, sold a majority stake in their company to LVMH while staying on in advisory roles. Pier Luigi says the decision to sell off most of his family’s business to the LVMH empire was based on it being “for the best of the company”.
“Considering the family story was to secure the company’s success … LVMH was the group that has more vision and capacity to develop Loro Piana into the future … not always [can] the story of the future of the family be exactly the same as [what] is best for the company.”
In the meantime, members of families involved in the business are resigned to the fact that their personal, family and business lives are intertwined – and they do feel the weight of responsibility of maintaining a generations-old reputation.
“On a personal level,” Ferragamo says, “it means having the courage and capacity to act with self-assurance and coherence, a passion for my work, pride in belonging to the world of Ferragamo, and a sensibility towards individuals and respect for their needs.”
Steve’s New Girl… Aquazzura Takes Hong Kong
2014 August 4. | Szerző: shannon
Peace Sign
Steve Madden is California dreaming. The namesake exec has a new blogger collaboration, this time with Shea Marie, the Los Angeles-based designer behind Peace Love Shea. “I had never met him, and I thought they just wanted to give me a pair of shoes,” Marie recalled. “I didn’t expect Steve to be there or want to work with me. I tried to play it cool and said, ‘Yeah, okay, maybe.’” The partnership eventually worked out — and seven styles will launch at select Steve Madden stores and online on Sept. 4. Retailers such as Shopbop , Nordstrom and Macy’s will stock the line beginning Sept. 8. The collection features boots with pony hair touches, stilettos with lug soles, a mixed-material loafer and a studded sneaker. “I bring a bit of laid-back cool, edgy and a little bit grungy,” Marie said. To fete the Peace Love Shea x Steve Madden collaboration, the brand will host an influencer party to kick off New York Fashion Week. Here, Madden gives his two cents to Spy.
1. Why were you drawn to Shea Marie?
“She’s an American girl, she loves fashion and [likes] to vamp it up. I really connected with her after the [campaign] shoot. She was sharing her texting secrets, but I can’t tell you [what they are about].”
2. Shea is based in California. What is your favorite part about the West Coast?
“I love to play golf in Southern California, and I like to drive around — it’s physically beautiful between the mountains and the ocean and the canyons. It’s really unbelievable, very different from New York City and this concrete jungle we live in.”
3. What excites you about bloggers, and who could be next as a partner?
“We just did a great collaboration with The Blonde Salad [Chiara Ferragni], and we have Man Repeller [Leandra Medine] for Superga. We’ve been very lucky with it. They all get Gucci and Louboutin, but they also understand Steve, so I appreciate that. I really like Cupcakes and Cashmere blogger [Emily Schuman].”
Shopping Spree
Aquazzura’s Edgardo Osorio recently ventured to China for an event at Lane Crawford’s IFC Mall store in Hong Kong. Consumers came ready to shop the Aquazzura x Olivia Palermo collection. “One customer arrived and bought everything available in size 35. Another arrived with her personal assistant and managed to shop the collection, pre-order and get her shoes signed in under 15 minutes. Now that’s power shopping,” Osorio said. Then he added, “Another person saw that I posted I was at Lane Crawford on Tuesday, flew to Hong Kong and went to the store — but she was two days too early for the event!” The fashion designer said he “was amazed by how young and fashion-forward the [Hong Kong] clientele is. They responded incredibly quickly through social media.” Plus, he had the chance to reunite with his muse. “It was a pleasure to see Sarah Rutson, [Lane Crawford] fashion director, who has always been in my mood boards and whose style is always an inspiration,” he said.
Wild West
Welcome to Hollywood, Danner Boots. This December, its Mountain Light Cascade style will make its film debut in “Wild,” starring Reese Witherspoon. Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, the movie takes its heroine on a journey of self-discovery across more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. “The costume designer reached out to see if we could replicate the boot [worn] in the book, and we came up with this style based on our original [circa-1980s] Mountain Light style,” said Will Pennartz, senior marketing manager. More than 20 pairs of the look were ordered for Witherspoon, who, in one scene, throws one boot off a cliff, according to Pennartz. For those who want to walk in Witherspoon’s shoes, the hikers will be available in October at retailers including American Rag, James Perse and REI for $299.
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Talk about workplace perks. REI head Jerry Stritzke said he didn’t have to go far from home to plan for an upcoming trip up Seattle’s imposing Mt. Ranier. The CEO — who’s set to summit the 14,410-foot glacier-topped mountain this month — sat in on an in-store class at the retail co-op to help prepare. “I went to one of our classes in our flagship store in Seattle — I was there with about 150 people,” he told Spy. “The only downside as I looked around is I was probably the oldest guy in the room.” Stritzke, who joined REI last year from New York-based Coach, said he’s appreciating the Kent, Wash.-based retailer’s outdoor culture. “We have some phenomenal athletes, and so that’s kind of one of the neat things about being here. You have a lot of people who enjoy doing the kind of things that are intriguing to you,” he said.
LFW Winter/Festive to see Sonaakshi Raaj’s fusion line
2014 July 30. | Szerző: shannon
Designer Sonaakshi Raaj with sister and muse Malvika Raaj, was present at the curtain raiser of Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014, at the Palladium Hotel, Mumbai.
Sonaakshi Raaj is geared up to showcase her latest fusion line ‘Rebel With A Cause’, at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014.
‘Rebel With A Cause’ – The newest collection by Sonaakshi Raaj is a dichotomy of opulence and luxury, yet being edgy. The essence of the line is to create glamorous ensembles catering to women’s couture wear, with a design philosophy that is distinctly feminine and refined.
Malvika Raaj looked stunning dressed in Sonaakshi Raaj’s creation. She sported a nude and metallic black hand embroidered mesh work backless tunic with palazzos.
The key concept of the collection is the usage of traditional drapes and silhouettes, with a twist for the new age woman, who likes to experiment and is no longer bound by the stereotype. By combining tailoring with drapery, the garments are meticulously crafted to styles that are luxurious yet understated, with strong emphasis on fabric, cut and colour.
Says designer Sonaakshi Raaj, “This season, my line is intricately designed as a toast to the bold, beautiful and independent new age woman, who knows her mind and is not afraid to experiment and create her distinct style statement.”
About Sonaakshi Raaj:
Designer Sonaakshi Raaj is a graduate from SNDT University holding a Degree of B.A. in Apparel Manufacture & Designing.
The Label came into existence in 2009, by winning the University’s Best Collection Award. Thereafter, bagged the 1st position by winning the prestigious “CMAI APEX NATIONAL AWARD” for the “Best Upcoming Designer of the Year.”
Sonaakshi Raaj is predominantly recognized as the Sari-Gown specialist and has been rated as the top 25 young designers on Vogue’s radar. She is a pioneer in her field with her highly popularized Sari-Gowns and contemporary Indian wear for the new age women.
Sonaakshi is one of the very few Indian Designers who has been featured for her popular work on the website of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.
Things to do for a monsoon bride
2014 July 28. | Szerző: shannon
Monsoon weddings may be a hit as they score high on the romantic factor, but they spell skin and hair problems for the brides. To get a radiant skin, girls should adhere to certain rules like shunning oil and going for less cosmetics.
Keep the oil at bay: Oil secretion is accelerated during the monsoons, so make sure you wash your face with a mild face wash around three-four times a day. You could also use a gentle scrub with mild beads once a day. It is important to recognise what suits your skin and what doesn’t well ahead of your wedding day.
Go pro-protein: We know how all that pre-wedding anxiety makes you want to eat literally everything off the shelf. While comfort food may calm your nerves for a while, your skin is far from happy with your food choices. Maintain a balance by eating foods that are rich in protein such as salmon, eggs, carrots, dark green veggies, nuts and low-fat dairy products.
Get your fix of skin pampering: While you’re busy running around on last-minute errands and making sure everything is in place, your skin is begging for some spa indulgence. Unwinding with a relaxing facial regularly will ensure that you, as well as your skin, feel like a million bucks on the day you are to wed. However, a word of caution, get these facials done by professionals.
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Go easy on the cosmetics: While you are the bride and understandably want all eyes on you, applying heavy makeup is a big no-no. Using non-greasy makeup will lend a clean matte finish to your skin. Additionally, opt for water-proof brands as the increased moisture in the air means you stand the risk of looking like a painting gone wrong.
Keep an eye out for those nasty fungal infections: While you may be out shopping or enjoying dinner at a restaurant with your to-be husband, the rain may catch you unawares. Although it is oh-so-romantic to get drenched in the rain with your significant other, fungal infections will definitely make you regret it later. Bathing with lukewarm water and using anti-fungal creams and soaps and talc will ensure your skin stays healthy.
Elemis Biotec Sonic Skin-Radiance Facial
2014 July 24. | Szerző: shannon
Elemis has developed five, result-driven “Biotec” facials using a fusion of three targeted stimuli — actives, touch and electric technology — to enable the skin to renew and repair.
Dodging the chaos of Causeway Bay’s shopping district, I make my way to 10/10 Space to meet Helen Brown, senior UK and international trainer, who is in town to introduce the facials.
First up is a skin consultation. Brown positions my face in front of the skin imager to detect imperfections such as dehydration, oiliness, enlarged pores, UV exposure, and signs of ageing. The skin around my cheeks and eyes shows dehydration, with a few oily parts (extreme dehydration causes the skin to over-compensate with oil, she explained). She advises hydrating the skin with moisturiser every day, and exfoliating, as my skin has some blocked and enlarged pores.
She opts for the Elemis Biotec Sonic Skin-Radiance Facial to re-energise my skin. The facial begins with cleansing and toning to prepare for the treatment. The first part of the facial is exfoliating the skin using ultrasonic peeling technology.
Brown works the tool across my face and neck with upward and sideways strokes. Apart from the high-pitched noise and the vibrations, the sensation is much like an electric shave, and there isn’t any pulsing or prickling.
A hydra active gel soothing mask is then applied to my face, and around my eyes. Cooling eye pads are placed on each eye to relax them.
Brown also uses Elemis Skin Lift Touch therapy, a series of massage techniques to relax and prepare the skin for the ensuing treatment. While I wait for the mask to settle, I am treated to an exceptional neck and shoulder massage, which unknots my shoulder muscles and sends me off into a relaxed stupor.
My brief nap is interrupted by the cool sensation of galvanic rollers. The second electric technique used for the facial, the galvanic current, is a two-step technology which is said to use the current from positive and negative charged ions to push bio-active formulas deeper into the skin. A Pro-radiance Illuminating Flash balm finishes off the facial. The immediate results are quite noticeable — plumper, cleaner, fresher skin, which feels extremely light and soft. It has hydrated my skin, without making it oily, and lasts for the next few days.
Messy, wavy hairdos replace sleek sculpted look
2014 July 21. | Szerző: shannon
Now seems to be the time to bid adieu to perfect Victorian ringlets and immaculately tied French knots and go all messy with respect to hairstyle.
Fashionistas and filmstars ranging from Bollywood divas like Deepika Padukone to those from Hollywood like Cheryl Cole are preferring stunningly messy dos, a transition from neatly styled tresses.
“A messy hair bun does not imply a look achieved out of the turmoil of wind, it is still fundamentally a bun but the thing is to keep the hairdo as natural as possible. The idea is to work with the hair and not against it,” says celebrity hairstylist Rod Anker.
Anker, who was recently appointed as a brand ambassador of haircare brand Schwarzkopf Professional lists boho chic braids, messy hairbuns and natural curls as three most popular hairdos for the season.
“Girls do not want the conventional straightening or neat buns anymore. Rumpled up pixie look, random twists and turns to a messy bob, asymmetrical side bangs with natural wavy look are very popular with women who visit us,” says Hassan, a senior hairdresser at Anker’s Monsoon Salon. The vintage braid or the French plait, say stylists is also seeing a return but with a twist. Also wavy hair accompanied by a side swept fishtail braid seems to be another latest trend for fashion forward women.
“A lot of girls are going for buns and plaits nowadays. Earlier, a lot of them feared that this would add more years to their age by giving them a mature look but now with a ruffled tinge to the bun, wavy and scrunch look back in fashion, they are no longer shying from them,” says Jeet Singh the head hairstylist at Showstopper Salon in Preet Vihar.
Anker says there is talk about bohemian chic “It is a more 70s look hair style with a natural make up and nude lips. One hair style is a combination of neat and clean with a little bit of texture through the braids and not over done with the messy hair look,” he says.
Also women, say stylists, are experimenting with their hair owing to the rise in their awareness of internationally popular hairstyles and even hair colours. “Creative chunks especially in deep red or burgundy and champagne highlights are also a lot in demand” says Hassan.
Anisha Khanna, a masters student from Jesus and Mary College says, “I am a big fan of updos where twirling the hair and braiding them are involved. I want to look different and I do not care if I do not fit a quintessential homely girl type. I know the ombre hair colour technique is really in and I intend to try it out soon.”
How to take a good selfie for your Facebook profile picture
2014 July 17. | Szerző: shannon
Let’s face it; first impressions do have tremendous staying power and profile pictures can make or break first impressions. Find out how you can pose your way to that perfect profile picture that’s bound to invite a deluge of ‘likes’, with a handful of tips and tricks.
Needless to say, girls love their pictures and quickly step into the ‘secret-angle’ that always works for them. The perfect click is nothing less than a fun game with ample factors to be played around with.
The basics: Don’t think you can fool people with a fake smile. A fake smile has no takers. When it comes to expressing your emotions, your eyes can be truly revealing. As pretty as you might be with that lovely broad smile, don’t just rely on your pearly whites. This also means you got to know your smile. Sometimes a lop-sided or half smile fits just right. You can choose to flash your teeth but don’t overdo it. Let your upper teeth show but don’t open your mouth all at once.
Pouts don’t work for everybody. They surely are an attention seeker, but not all attention is good and you certainly don’t want to feature on someone’s ‘fail’ list. Some women or even men just have pout-perfect lips and can pull off such pictures effortlessly. Even if you get down to giving it a try, something could go amiss. Any discomfort on your face or in your body language is captured as is, so it’s probably best not to risk it.
Make-it-up: It’s safe to say, another very dear friend of a girl is her make-up. Make-up defines your features and with some camera-friendly techniques can do you proud! You’ve heard this before – while applying foundation, don’t cake up thinking your dark circles and spots will be completely hidden. Excessive make-up can just make you look outlandish. You could look out for studio-finish foundations.
You may have often noticed this annoying shine in your pictures. It’s the oil glossing out on the flash. If you suffer from an oily T-section, it would be convenient to brush on some loose powder or dab it off with some oil-blot sheets. Blot-sheets also spare you from the sweat that turns up as unnecessary shine in pictures.
Focus on either your eyes or your pouty lips. The prospect of using eye make-up may be quite enticing, but try not to get carried away; do it up as per the occasion. Eye-make up also comes into play if you are being clicked for a close-up. Paying attention to your eye-brow arch and shape is necessary. Usually, mascara works really well to make your eyes look bigger. It’s safe to go for one simple colour and spread it out just below the eyebrows. With lipsticks you have got to be careful. With darker, bolder colours, your teeth end up looking a shade yellow unless you have sparkling white teeth! Pinks, whether light, shimmery or matte, can save your day. If you are a diehard red lipstick fan, pick out the perfect shade for your skin tone and more importantly your teeth shade.
Touch it up: The right angle is one key factor that can change the way people look at you in a picture. Tilt your head slightly on either side. This is particularly helpful for anyone with a double chin. You would get a flattering angle if you’re not facing the camera directly. If you can edit your own pictures that could be quite a life saver. Ensure you are exposed to the right light and are not against it. Lighting, if treated well can compliment your face instantly. At times, close-ups work better for some of us, while others are better suited to full profiles. A last minute teeth-glossing secret is to wet them with water right before your click.
This should get you all set, for a 100+ likes on your profile picture and tons of friend requests.
Jun Artajo: Young blood in fashion industry
2014 July 14. | Szerző: shannon
I HAVE already heard the name Jun Artajo before. However, I only got interested about his story when I learned from another Davao City-based designer, Yvette Celi, that Jun is still such a young designer but he is already starting to etch a name of his own in the local and international fashion scenes.
So, I immediately looked for his Facebook account (thanks to technological boom and to Mark Zuckerberg for creating FB) for me to be able to ask him if I can feature him. It’s a good thing that he allows friends of friends to search for him on the said social networking site.
Read on, and get inspired with the insights of this young professional designer who is a proud Dabawenyo.
FN: When did you start showing interest towards fashion design?
Jun: During high school, I tried designing my classmates’ prom gowns, and I also gave some of my closest friends a customized hand-embroidered handkerchief. I never considered that, though, as the sign.
Well, I grew up in a family business which caters corporate wear and office uniforms. Basically, it was my daily meal to be in a pile of sewing machines, sounds of cutting fabrics, and clientele having their garments fitted. It was during my 2nd year in a Computer course in University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) when I finally decided to pursue an Art course, there I found Philippine Women’s College of Davao offering their pioneering batch of Fashion Design degree (that time it was Fashion Illustration and Styling). I enrolled and pushed through with my journey in squeezing my creative juices out.
FN: When you were still in college, what do you consider as the turning point which further pushed you to go on with your career?
Jun: In my learning years, there was that thing I called constant interest especially that fashion and art were my basic influences, and I always knew art is a very broad course as well as fashion. I also realized that my father is a tailor and my mom used to create garments as well, I found them as my inspiration towards pursuing my course. Passion wasn’t there yet but perseverance was. Interest in dissecting art and fashion, and places where it started were more of what also pushed me through.
FN: How long have you been in the fashion industry already? How do you find it?
Jun: It’s already four years since I graduated BFA Fashion. Since then, I have always been in competitions and short courses, accepting made to order apparel, and teaching to future fashion design professionals. How was it? Honestly, it wasn’t really easy. Competitions here and abroad were very tough and the design concept from other countries is unpredictable. Also, dealing with clients was not easy as I cater varied types almost every day.
FN: For you, what is your niche in the fashion industry? Why?
Jun: I think, I’m passionate in dressing up future brides and making them the most beautiful on their most memorable day. Honestly, I’m a jack of all trades from headpieces, apparel to shoes. I know how to construct them all because it’s more fun to spill out creative juices when you know how to create them.
FN: What is your inspiration/where do you draw you inspiration from in coming up with your designs?
Jun: Nature has always been my inspiration. The places where I have been to and the people surrounding also inspire me. It’s good when inspirations come from it as you know how it feels like, what it looks like, and the connections between them.
FN: So far, what do you consider as your greatest achievement in the fashion industry? Why?
Jun: To be a Philippine representative in the 49th Japan Fashion Design Competition where I was able to bag 2nd prize and special award recognition by Senken Shimbun and Women’s Wear Daily Japan. After that, everything just came. I became part of MANILA WEAR Design Team with Philippine’s Top Designers and Upcoming designers headed by New York-based Filipina Designer JOSIE NATORI. I was also invited as one of the International Designers for 1st Alaska Fashion Week held in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Lastly, last February, I was invited to present my Abaca and Jute Creations in the 3rd International Fashion Showcase-London Fashion Week held in London, United Kingdom.
FN: Being one of the most successful young designers of the country, what do you think could be your biggest contribution to keep the local fashion industry vibrant?
Jun: Bringing my creations that embody the Dabawenyo aesthetics and materials that are endemic in my hometown such as abaca, coconut and jute is one way of keeping the local fashion industry vibrant. Also, by helping my fellow aspiring designers in joining competitions with their own concepts and product developments.
To the aspiring designers, I’d like to tell you that you must always believe in your instincts. Follow your struggles, design doesn’t come in a flash, it takes a lot of time, yet it’s easy to find one. Being a fashion designer is also about inspiring your fellowmen and helping out pursuing their dreams as well.
3 Neem Oil Uses For Skin That Will Have You Hooked On This New Natural Beauty Must-Have
2014 August 20. | Szerző: shannon
When I was small, I was terrified of new things and any type of change. When my mother cut off her afro and replaced it with long, thick straight hair, my older sister cried first, spiraling me to come out of my bedroom and sob in unison with her — to be honest, I actually thought she was a new mom and didn’t understand that our hairdresser merely changed her hair type and not my mother. When my parents got a new car, I followed my father around the house, softly sobbing over the change. “But..I loved the yellloooowwwww car!” I’d bawl, wiping my nose on my trusty doll that went everywhere with me. That habit has stuck with me, so when I recently heard about neem oil skin benefits, I was wary to abandon my old faithful oils for something new.
The fear was and is about the loss of something old, it has more to do with not wanting to commit or experience something new that may or may not be as good. Being a natural gal means I had to welcome all that change, not only is trial and error key for natural ingredients, there is always something new that nature has to offer. Ingredients that grow naturally cannot be patented and therefore the incentive to pay for research on many of our fave essential oils is non-existent. For a natural routine, trust and research is another important factor.
Take the aforementioned neem oil for instance: This essential oil has been around for thousands of years, but has just recently become popular in European and American beauty care. Neem is an evergreen tree, also known as Indian lilac, the oil is made from crushing and pressing the kernels. Neem is definitely an oil that you should take a chance on; it’s anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-viral — all the things that make for a rejuvenating, cleansing experience. The natural fatty acids, vitamin E, and anti-inflammatory properties are so extraordinary that few pimples and acne scars will survive a beauty routine with neem. In fact, synthetic forms of linolenic acid are often used in OTC beauty products because the acid is known the offset signs of premature aging and acne: Neem is naturally high in these Omega-6 fatty acids.
Let’s talk oil safety before we jump right in: Like most essential oils, neem oil needs to be diluted with your fave carrier oil and shouldn’t be applied liberally on its own to your hair, skin, face, or gums. It’s incredibly potent. In addition, raw neem oil smells like a mustard and garlic sandwich. It’s really gross. But the amount of healthy benefits in unprocessed neem is no joke, so plug your nose and get to it. These recipes below are safe and have some nicely scented ingredients to get rid of any hesitance about trying out a new, brilliant oil.
1. Skin Toner
I’m always on the hunt for ingredients to add to my toner which is usually 100% lemon juice. During the summer it’s NBD, but my face does not need to be rockin’ an astringent in the winter. Neem oil can lighten acne scars and other dark spots from our face that show up after our summer tan leaves. The oil is soothing and healing, which is exactly what my personal toner was missing. Add a few drops of essential neem oil to lemon juice for a true brightening experience.
2. Anti-Aging Serum
Those highly coveted fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties are all present in neem, plus it’s rich in vitamin E which is a proven ingredient in reversing sun damage and keeping away free radicals. Here is what I’m currently using around my eyes to make sure I have an AARP card before I ever use the words “crow’s feet” to describe my skin. Use this treatment twice daily for best results.
1 teaspoon of jojoba oil
1 teaspoon of orange peel
3-4 drops of neem essential oil
If you are making a batch of this serum, instead of for one time use, shown above, store in a dark container to prevent turning. Think neem oil smells already? Wait until it goes bad…
3. Bacne Spritz
A few weeks ago I happened to catch sight of my back in my reflection in the mirror. I had to get a closer look. “Whose back is that!?” I asked myself. Apparently, my back did not have a fun summer and I have the scars to prove it. This caused me to changed out of my backless shirt and immediately look into a nice evening spritz that could lighten scars and fix my back’s attitude. If you only have a clear spray bottle, do not fret, you can paint it with black nail polish like I did. Fill up your spray bottle with 2 parts apple cider vinegar, one part neem oil, and one part grape seed oil.
This remedy can also be used to fight serious infections and heal skin lesions, yes, that means it’s very serious! Definitely do a test strip on the inside of your arm to be sure this remedy isn’t too extreme for your bacne needs.
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