Composure Magazine #5 by Composure Magazine

ISSUE #5

TRAVIS WALL From Contestant to Mentor on So You Think You Can Dance

featuring

NERVO +

KARMIN +

JESS GLYNNE

fashion music MEETS

CONTENTS

CELEBRITY

17 35 49 69

NERVO JESS GLYNNE KARMIN TRAVIS WALL

FASHION

47 48 57 88

ROCK OUT THE HI-PLATFORM COMEBACK! STYLE PR FASHION MEETS MUSIC

BEAUTY

32 59 60 85

BEAUTY EDITOR’S PICKS POP ROCK AND ROLL HALO HAIR EXTENSIONS

LIFESTYLE

31 87

AS GOOD AS IT GETS 3D PRINTED HEADPHONES

EDITORIALS

7 25 39 61 77 89

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Editor in Chief Fashion Editor Fashion Associate Beauty Editor Public Relations Editorial Director Photographers

Jane Hong Ervina Topalli Robiat Balogun Chelsea Yusuf Christine Bae Jordan Grossman Corina Marie John Michael Fulton Joseph Rene Briscoe Michelle Kim Simon Emmett Josefhaley John Hong

Fashion Stylists

Franzy Staedter Joey Thao Jill Vincent

Make Up Artists

Tammy Yi Amy Strozzi Campbell Ritchie Mugopus Patrick Chai Mellina Ruiz

Hair Stylists

Matilde Campos Ashley Lynn Hall Johnny Stuntz Ttay Sims Julia Figueroa

Writers

Sarah Yoo Katrina Frolov

Models

Chris Schellenger, Hollywood Model Mgmt Eve Smith, Ford Models Gisele, Hollywood Model Mgmt Impy, Next Models Kristina Gunther, Hollywood Model Mgmt Kylie Prusak, Photogenics Masha Rudenko, Photogenics Mickey, Wilhelmina Natalie, Next Models Olivia Rae, Ford Models Composure Magazine (ISSN 2378-8135) is published by Composure Magazine, LLC 1800 Berkeley St. Suite B., Santa Monica, California. Copyright 2015. Write to us at hello@composuremagazine.com

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ON THE COVER Page 57 Travis wears Moods of Norway clothing and accessories. Photographed by Josefhaley; styled by Franzy Staedter, grooming by Chelsea Yusuf. Interviewed and words by Sarah Yoo.

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As t h e heat of summer rises, it seems that our radios and music players are turned up just as high. With sounds that get us dancing to the heart-pumping beats, we have the brilliantly talented music artists and dancers to thank, of course. So speaking of music, dance, and heat, we bring you our cover story, Travis Wall, who has been heating up our TV screens on shows like “So You Think You Can Dance”. He wows fans like us with moves that are often described as “visual music” and yes, I got to witness his graceful movements in person - glorious sweat and all. And for the heart-pumping dance beats I just mentioned? We have twin sisters Liv and Mim, who make up the two halves of NERVO. These leading ladies have tours of some 150+ shows a year, proving that they know how to command a crowd. But when you’re in the mood for a more soulful vibe, Jess Glynne delivers. Having braved through a recent vocal surgery, she forges ahead with her upcoming debut album and tour - we’re holding our breath for this one. Then we get a little personal with the music group Karmin in their journey rising up as YouTube stars, then as recording artists with a major record label, and now releasing an independent album in hopes that the stars in the sky will once again align for Leo Rising. There’s no denying that music and dance is in our DNA, and it can certainly influence the way we even dress. In this issue, we showcase some of the hottest headphones on the market, while keeping you upto-date on fashion trends like fresh platforms for your feet to leather and studded wearables. And whether you pamper your face with a pop of personality or rocking an edgier beauty look, these pages are meant to get you center-stage ready. After all, we’re the stars of our own lives, are we not?

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NERVO PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HONG & JOSEFHALEY STYLING BY JORDAN GROSSMAN MAKE UP ARTIST CAMPBELL RITCHIE AT ONE REPRESENTS USING BARE MINERALS DERMALOGICA HAIR STYLIST ASHLEY LYNN HALL AT ONE REPRESENTS USING ORIBE HAIR CARE INTERVIEW BY KATRINA FROLOV

Twins Liv and Mim, the two halves that comprise NERVO have been making a name for themselves since they were 18 years old. Today, their residencies are in the hottest clubs from Vegas to Ibiza, but what’s dearest to their hearts? Their music, theirs fans and of course, each other. We sat down to catch up with the girls and chat about their newest album “Collateral”. CM: You guys are twin sisters, and you’re born “Olivia” and “Miriam”, but known as “Liv” and “Mim”. What was a typical day like in your childhood? Mim: I think our parents would say a typical day in our childhood was just busy. I think we were just… hyperactive. Mom said she couldn’t handle us, so she put us into every co-curricular activity possible. Liv: Yeah, we were swimming, we were singing, we would

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Mim: …just play ... Liv: Yeah, running around. Mim: Tennis ... Liv: Breeding guinea pigs. We just wanted to do so much, all the time. Mim: Because there were two of us, it was probably harder. CM: Were there ever any mischievous acts, like “twin shenanigans”? Liv: Oh yes! We have played a trick on a boy. We have actually! Because we used to look very identical-we had the same hairstyle. And we were about... 16? And we tried to play a trick on the boyfriends at the time, but we got too shy and chickened out in the end.

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Mim: I remember her ex-boyfriend, whenever he used to come to the house to say “Hi”, the only way he could tell that I wasn’t Liv was, I wouldn’t go to kiss him. And so that happened for... a couple of years. Liv: No, I hope it wasn’t a couple of years! Mim: But yeah, we’ve done things like that, and we used to sneak out together. That was always good ... Liv: I think you’ve got more courage as a twin, because you’ve always got your sidekick. So maybe we were a little bit more mischievous than the average teenage girl. Sorry, Mom! CM: Before you started your music career, you went into modeling-- but always had music in mind. What was the inspiration behind that? Liv: Music was the only thing that came naturally, and was the only thing we really really really loved. Everything else we’ve done in our career path has always been a stepping stone to get there, or at least it’s felt like that. CM: A lot of your career has been spent co-writing and collaborating with other artists - such as the famed collaborations with David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. But then at some point you decided to be artists yourselves. What was the key factor in that? Mim: I think we had a few lucky breaks as writers, and producers with other artists. And then we were lucky enough to be given a record deal, and then we released some records, and we haven’t looked back since. I remember in the beginning, we really were apprehensive of that...”do we want to do this?”. We just always loved being behind the scenes. Loved working in the studio eight days a week, killing ourselves. Liv: But the way it happened was very organic. Mim: We had a few people telling us, “Come on, just try it! Try it, try it, try it. See how it goes.” Liv: And a few mentors, including David. So it’s nice when you have some people that you look up to give you that extra nudge of confidence. CM: Let’s say percentage-wise, how many times do you get approached by an artist, vs. how many

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times do you reach out to an artist? And when they approach you, do you already have something in mind for them, or is it more like an organic collaboration. Mim: I mean, it changes every time. We definitely have our hustle on. So we love to approach artists. For example, with Beth Ditto. So then we’ll email her management and be like “Hey, can you work with these (artists)…like Dolly Parton.” But then there’s been artists like Ke$ha, who reached out to us. She said, “Hey girls, I love this record that you’ve written called ‘Fuck him, he’s a DJ’. Can we work together?” And then she came and stayed with us in London, and we did a load of work. So it changes every time. Liv: I’d say it’s a pretty equal split. CM: Do you ever find yourself in a situation where Mim - you have an idea and (Liv) you’re just like “no”?

Liv: Oh yeah, constantly. We constantly bicker. We’re like every normal sister. Mim: The funny thing is, that’s how we keep striving to get better and better. When we both are obsessed with and love an idea, I’ll generally be like, “Liv, Liv Liv! Record that! Record that!” And then she’ll do the same to me. That’s when we know we’re onto something really good. Liv: I think that ability to be honest with each other also helps us in the creative environment, because I’ll tell Mim her idea sucks, and she’ll tell me she hates my idea-- until we’re blue in the face. And then eventually we’ll like an idea of each others, and put it down. CM: Are you looking to collaborate on the fashion side with designers? Mim: Yeah, we actually, funny you should ask.

This (points to her bag) is a collaboration with Erin Dana. And we call these “bum bags”, you guys call them “fanny packs”, and they’re just so handy when you’re traveling and all you need is a credit card and your passport and your phone. Liv: So yeah, we have done a few collaborations-another one with Franklin & Marshall. And we’ve been a few brand ambassadors for a few companies now, so that’s definitely a part of our world that’s evolving, and it’s so much fun. Mim: We love fashion, we love getting dressed up. I think the best thing about being a girl, is being able to dress up. And it’s a great part of what we do. And I think, now we get to reach out to designers, and we get to wear clothes that maybe other people wouldn’t get to wear because they’re in a corporate job, or something like that. Liv: Yeah, we feel very lucky that we get to dress up for our job. Mim: I think the problem with female DJ’s is, typically, if you ever Google ... Liv: “Female DJ” ... Mim: The instant thought was ... Liv: You’ll see a girl in a bikini ... Mim: Yeah, DJing, which is totally not us. CM: What is the most amount of shows you’ve done in a particular year?

- we think we tour a lot! CM: And document at all the shows! Looking at your Instagram, looks like you guys truly enjoy engaging with your audience and you’re just there because you love it. Liv: I mean, I’m still on a high from last weekend’s gigs. We had such a great time, didn’t we? In South America. Our fans are amazing, but the energy and the time right now for dance music is just better than any other time. And we’re so lucky to be having our moment right now. We feel very lucky and we’re really enjoying ourselves. Mim: I also feel like with social media these days, you can meet your fans before you see them at the gigs. So, we’ll be able to see what they’re doing, what they’re preparing for the gig... Liv: What they’re making-- like their signs ... Mim: And then we meet them at a meet-and-greet, and then we see them at the gig. Liv: It feels familiar. CM: So, spinning like 160 shows, traveling together, being in the studio together-- how do you guys decompress off-stage and out of the studio? Mim: It’s really funny. Because we are so hectic all the time, we do just the most boringest things to decompress. Liv: Watch movies, eat ...

Liv: I think we did 160 shows last year.

Mim: Watch junk television ...

Mim: But, we were speaking to some of our friends the other day and one DJ in particular said he did 300 shows last year.

Liv: Oh, I love the Kardashians.

Liv: Who?

Mim: Yeah, it’s really just no-brainer. Just see who’s awake somewhere around the world-- whether it’s England, America, or Australia ...

Mim: Steve.

Liv: There’s always a friend awake to Skype.

Liv: Aoki?

CM: What are you guys working on for the future?

Mim: Angelo.

Liv: Well, we’ve just finished the album, so now we’re scheduling releases. We’re doing the artwork-which we need to go home and finish. So that’s our focus right now. And then we’re always working on new music, actually.

Liv: Noooo…are you sure? Mim: Dead positive! Because I was so godsmacked

Mim: We have a really busy summer. We’re based in Ibiza, Spain. Liv: We’ve got residencies at Omnia in Vegas. Residencies at Ushuaïa, Iniza so it’s go-go-go. CM: And the name of the album? Liv: The album’s name is “Collateral”. And we chose that word because we feel like everything that… Mim: …happens in your life, happens for a reason ... Liv: It’s all collateral. Yeah, everything that’s happened in the last 10 years has brought us to where we are now. CM: Last question - what would like be like without your sister? Liv: I don’t want to think what life would be like without my sister! Mim: Horrible. Liv: Life would be so different, I can’t actually imagine it-- I don’t want to imagine it. Mim: We’ve been together since the womb. So I think ... I just wouldn’t be myself. www.nervomusic.com instagram.com/nervomusic twitter.com/nervomusic youtube.com/nervosongs

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BEAUTY

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FACIAL SMOOTHIES WRINKLE REMOVAL STRIPS - $15.95 NYX GREEN CC CREAM - $13.99 I find that sometimes it can be difficult to neutralize any redness on a client’s face without applying the perfect product before hand. This NYX CC Cream helps to reduce any redness before applying any foundation. Besides, by using this NYX CC cream, I also feel that it helps my foundation last longer, perfect for everyday use. ulta.com

Facial Smoothies is an adhesive created to remove any wrinkle. These wrinkle removal strips are an easy and go-to product whenever I start seeing wrinkles on my face. Prevention is definitely better before it’s too late! facialsmoothies.com

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SENNA COSMETICS RAY OF LIGHT® PERFECTING WANDS - $32.00 I found out that a lighter textured concealer, like this Senna concealer, is amazing as a highlighter product. What I love to do is apply this product under my eyes by creating triangle shapes. Then, just blend the product to the foundation and it’s like you got a subtle lift in your face. sennacosmetics.com AMIKA SILKEN UP CONDITIONER - $24.00

BOOTS BOTANICS MEDITERRANEAN EDEN INVIGORATING BODY SCRUB - $13.99 Get smoother and brighter skin with Boots Mediterranean Eden. The Orange Blossom scrub exfoliates all dead skin cells while releasing a really calming and relaxing aroma. www.boots.com

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My hair is really fragile and coarse, especially when it comes to windy weather. This dry conditioner from Amika helps to add more shine to my hair and also make the hair smoother, like what regular conditioner would do. What I also love about this product is that it doesn’t leave my hair feeling oily and greasy, keeping my hair looking fresh throughout the day. www.amika.com

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It’s summer and sometimes sunbathing can mean too much sun exposure for your hair causing it to dry and even damage. After I discovered this product, Philip Kingsley Swim cap, I could definitely feel that my hair got more protection from the sun. Also, for those of you who love to swim, I discovered that applying this product before a swim can also protect your hair from dryness due to chlorine and salt water. philipkingsley.com

Hydrate your skin against the Summer’s heat with Kneipp Body Lotion. With a touch of Almond Oil and Shea Butter, Kneipp body lotion makes sure your skin stays hydrated without feeling greasy. It is also great for people with sensitive skin. kneippus.com ELEMENTAL HERBOLOGY BIO-CELLULAR MATRIX FACE SERUM $98.00 With a touch of bio-active ingredients such as patented Instensyl and Matrixyl synthe’6, Elemental Herbology Face Serum not only hydrates your skin but also helps you to prevent wrinkles. This face serum has a cooling effect after you apply it and gives that instant lift and smoothness to your face. Definitely it is a highly recommended product for all women all ages. elementalherbology.com

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FRESH – SUGAR NUDE TINTED LIP TREATMENT SUNSCREEN SPF 15$22.50 Hand down, the Fresh lip balm is still the best lip balm to exist on the market. This new Nude Sugar Lip balm from Fresh is a perfect color for this season. I add a lipgloss on top of this balm to plump my lips, making them look fuller and sexier. fresh.com

LIQUID PALISADE - $22.00 Imagine achieving a fabulous DIY manicure but without the mess of getting nail polish onto your skin. Liquid Paliside offers definite protection before you start applying your nail polish. All you have to do is paint your cuticles with Liquid Palisade then peel it off after you are done. kiesque.com COM POS UR E M AG AZIN E. C O M

CELEBRITY

Jess Glynne CM: What/who inspired you to pursue music and singing at the age of 15? If you could take a snapshot of your childhood, what would it look like?

cool and it was a great start for me and bringing my sound together. They both helped me get to a point where my music mattered and people listened.

Soul divas such as Whitney, Chakka, Etta James and Beyoncé played a big part in inspiring me to take on music and singing! If I took snapshot of my childhood it would like a Friday night dinner with all my friends and family.

CM: Looks like 2014 was a big year for you with a UK tour and projects with notable artists like Iggy Azalea, Rita Ora, and Clean Bandit. Was there a defining project/moment that inspired you to release your solo singles “Right here” and “Hold My Hand”?

CM: After some time working for a music management company, you began collaborating with songwriters and producers, one of which you continue to work with, Bless Beats. What has your collaboration been like?

I had some really inspiring sessions and these songs were the 2 that stuck out for first releases at the beginning of my solo career.

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CM: Your highly anticipated debut album “I Cry When I Laugh” is set to release September 11th, congratulations! Can you tell us more about the album/ tracks? How would you describe the sound/style?

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This album is very special for me as its about my journey up to now. The album is about hope and seeing through sadness. The songs are very soulful and inspired by the music I grew up listening to and loving. CM: You just went through surgery for your vocal cords - what was going through your mind/emotions throughout the process in light of your debut album releasing and your first US tour kicking off in September? My emotions were all over the place I was so scared cause pre-op as I had no idea what was going to happen. My voice is my life and the thought of losing that is not something I ever want to think about again. CM: Who are your current music artist crushes? I’m gonna have to say Diplo just purely because I’m in love with his music at the moment! CM: Where do you plan to go from here? Well I think for now all I can concentrate on is the album. Ask me again in 6 months! CM: Do you have other projects you support/are active in outside of music? At the moment I have been going through so many things with finishing the album and the operation I haven’t been involved in much outside of music.

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FASHION 9

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Be center stage with these leather & studded must haves!

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1. Sunglasses, Anna Karin; annakarinkarlsson. com. 2. Darth Vader, BoomCase; theboomcase. com. 3. Belt, Giuseppe Zanotti Designs; Saksfifthavenue.com. 4. Nail Polish, Christian Louboutin; nordstroms.com. 5. Clutch, Prada; prada.com. 6. Skinny Jeans, River Island; riverisland.com. 7. Boots, Saint Laurent; barneys.com. 8. Leather Jacket, True Religion; truereligion.com. 9. Vintage Earrings, Versace; versace.com. 10. Rockstud Purse, Valentino; bergdorfgoodman.com. 11. Backpack, Erin Dana x NERVO; erindana.com.

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CELEBRITY

Karmin PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORINA MARIE STYLING BY JOEY THAO, ONE REPRESENTS MAKE UP ARTIST CHELSEA YUSUF HAIR STYLIST ASHLEY LYNN HALL, ONE REPRESENTS INTERVIEW BY JANE HONG

CM: Both of you were trained at Berkley College of Music. What were your aspirations when you decided to attend a school for music?

REALLY shooting from the hip with that one, I knew it was something in performance and creativity, but wasn’t actually sure yet.

AMY: We both wanted to get out of our small towns and find our purpose in life. I’d like to say we had it planned out, but really, we only knew we had talent that needed to go somewhere.

CM: Did you ever expect YouTube be beneficial in sharing your talents and music?

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AMY: They always say it will happen the way it’s supposed to, and not always in the way you imagine. That was definitely the case here. YouTube was

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such a new thing at the time and we were just too broke for a tour. YouTube turned out to be the best way to share our music to a large number of people. NICK: Definitely not for me. YouTube at the time was just videos of funny cats and dogs. CM: To say you found some success through your covers of songs like “Look at Me Now” and Niki Minaj’s “Super Bass” would be an understatement. With YouTube views in upwards of 96 million, will you continue to perform covers along with new and original music? AMY: You know we never stopped covering songs. The name Karmin actually means song in Latin, so we don’t discriminate - a good song is a good song. We feel blessed to write good ones of our own sometimes, some of which have now been covered by other artists on YouTube! NICK: Yeah we’ve started to do a few covers again recently and it is actually fun. It’s fun to change something that the world already knows as a certain way. CM: Since signing with Epic a few years ago and now moving on from Epic, how would you describe your current style of music? AMY: Epic gave us experiences and opportunities we may have never had. LA Reid got us in the room with some of the best producers and writers in the industry. We learned a ton from them and have taken the last 12 months to re-frame that knowledge into our very own music, all of which is 100% written and recorded by Amy and Nick. I can’t wait for the world to hear it. NICK: I would say it’s much more organic and raw- we didn’t tune any vocals, we just wanted the perfect vibe and energy. CM: You just released a new single, “Didn’t Know You”. What is the inspiration behind the album Leo

Rising and your story behind it. AMY: The Leo Rising album is inspired by the 12 signs of the zodiac. Every sign has positive and negative traits and “Didn’t Know You” is the Gemini song, which represents the twins. The archetype is brilliant but has a tendency to be twofaced. We had a wild visit with an astrologer that changed our perspective on life. I started reading up on astrology and the ancient art of reading the stars. It’s such a beautiful story and so much fun to dig into personality types and situations. It made lyric writing flow with ease, but also gave us a concept album that inspired the Leo Rising film and tour ideas. NICK: What she said. CM: What’s next? AMY: We are working on a film that will drop with the Leo Rising album. Currently in the process of finishing the mixing and mastering aspect of the Leo Rising album, in addition to developing a TV show. Something is always happening in the Karmin world! I’ve also launched a lifestyle blog called Karminology, which is my writing outlet and non-musical interests site, (www.karminology.com). NICK: Yup, it’s all about Leo Rising and we still want to keep creating new work. I’m also getting into Scotch. CM: Looks like you have a new furry addition to the family, please share! AMY: Oh, Gary? He’s just the best creature that has ever lived. We wanted a dog for so long, but it came down to getting a dog we can bring on the tour bus. He makes us so happy. He’s a healthy distraction. He’s also very spoiled because I made him an Instagram account (@garykarmin) and now he gets gifts from his fans. NICK: Cutest. Puppy. Ever. Done. Get. Out.

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CM: There seems to be a buzz that you two are married, but that isn’t the case. Can you elaborate on the confusion or plans for the future? AMY: Sorry for the confusion. Things will clear up about this in the near future, so stay tuned on that front. We will have been together 10 years this September, so I don’t think there’s anything to worry about :) NICK: What she said.

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FASHION

STYLE PR N

ot many companies form their business plans around the goal of lending a hand to underdogs, but that’s exactly what Style PR has successfully accomplished. Having become one of LA’s premiere public relations companies with an impressive portfolio of new and established designers, as well as solid relationships throughout the entertainment industry, the company has stuck to its mission of seeking out and promoting fresh talent.

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by Katrina Frolov

For Antonio Esteban and Inessa Shak, the owners of this wildly successful boutique agency, the strategy behind catering to not only the big designer names seemed natural. “The good thing about young, up-and-coming designers is that they are still searching for a style that will define them, so they are more open to being creative and taking risks. With established designers, the quality is proven but because their style is already solidified, fewer risks are taken. Working with both ends of

the spectrum really balances out what we can offer, “ they tell us. What they offer now is a highly curated list of talents, whose work is housed in Style PR’s showroom, which allows celebrity stylists to pick and choose looks for a variety of events their clients are attending. The showroom is the company’s way of promoting their designers’ work and generating a buzz around unique talent they’ve hand-picked from around the world. “We consider ourselves a boutique fashion PR house and we are very selective on who we work with. Many of our designers are already very established in their respective countries and are looking to break into the U.S. market.” Newly recruited designers find themselves in excellent hands. Combined, the owners of the company have between 10-15 years of experience within the entertainment industry. It’s the relationships they have formed with managers, stylists and publicist that give them a leg up in this competitive landscape. “Relationships matter. Once we work with a celebrity, more doors are opened. Landing Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and Rihanna certainly brought many other celebrity stylists to our showroom. That’s not to say we don’t work hard and stay persistent. That is mandatory in this business.” As the company flourishes and takes on more business, the owners are determined to grow at their own pace. Their team is comprised of people who have been with them since Style PR’s inception, so a sense of loyalty is prevalent and it doesn’t hurt that they keep things fun around the office! STYLE PR is located at 112 West 9th St., Suite 1201 Los Angeles, CA 90015

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CELEBRITY

Travis Wall A

n uncharacteristic June gloom has nestled over Los Angeles. An eager quiet lingers throughout the Composure studio as the staff waits for Travis Wall to arrive. You may recognize Wall from the hit summer reality series So You Think You Can Dance (contestant/all-star/choreographer/team captain), or perhaps from other sizzling dance programs such as Dancing With The Stars (choreographer/ performer), Dance Your Ass Off, (guest judge) and All The Right Moves, which documented Wall’s endeavor to launch his own dance company, Shaping Sound. However, his numerous on-screen accomplishments are but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Wall’s impressive résumé. Wall is an industry-renowned choreographer whose work spans major motion pictures such as Justin Bieber’s Believe, Step Up Revolution, and The Wedding Ringer, as well as prominent event specials such as the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and the VMA’s, garnering him rapid-growing recognition, respect, and not to mention, three Emmy nominations of his own. If that weren’t enough, Wall successfully tours with his aforementioned dance company, Shaping Sound, and continues to be an esteemed presence at prestigious dance conventions across the nation. Like we said, tip of the iceberg.

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It’s not long before a sun-kissed Travis Wall enters the studio, bringing with him what seem like the first few rays of sunshine of the day. It’s not difficult to be taken by Wall upon meeting him. It could be his boyish good looks, his effervescent energy, or his natural, irresistible charm. He greets the entire staff and is anxious to get started. Straight off of an extremely rare vacation, Wall is refreshed and ready to jump back into work. A rich collaborative spirit is soon born as Wall taps into his inner creative director and dives in with the team to curate his looks and movements for the shoot. He’s a quick thinker and talker, a bit of a perfectionist with meticulous attention to detail. Sharp. It’s clear there’s no room for error, and you must keep up. Yet, Wall carries himself with a reassuring sense of humility that creates a comfortably stimulating environment for all. You just cannot help but to appreciate the genuine integrity of his work ethic, and you inevitably become invested. The energy quickly escalates in the studio. The creative juices are flowing, and Wall grows increasingly excited with each take. The room is captivated, watching him leap, spin, bend, and twist around the set. Strength. Grace. Precision. It’s no wonder that Wall has managed to put such a marked stamp on the world of modern dance.

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The inventiveness of his movement and his ability to emote so clearly yet effortlessly is nothing short of admirable. Anyone who has seen his work can recognize the way he adds just the right amount of risk to what he’s already mastered to create an unexpected quality in his work – one that is both mysterious and fascinating – and oftentimes purely breathtaking. More than anything, however, Wall’s enthusiasm and dedication to his work are infectious and inspire others to be better, bolder, more engaged. It’s not every day that you get to witness such sincerity and artistic genius, and we at Composure are so grateful to the gracious Travis Wall for letting us in for a glimpse at the making behind the man. You know him as Travis Wall, the artist, but we introduce to you now Travis Wall, the prodigy, the planner, the dreamer. Composure: What is your earliest memory of dance?

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I’ve always wanted the best for myself. I knew if I never stopped, and I constantly kept growing, being inspired, and pushing myself to work harder and to achieve goals – I set goals for myself. I don’t just say, “Okay, I’m going to see what comes to me.” I definitely am goaloriented and say, “Okay, in five years, what would I like to have booked? Where would I like to have gone?” There’s a plan. I’ve worked very hard.

“I’m inspired by a story, a feeling, a word, or a picture...movement comes last because there has to be a purpose that drives it”

TW: I was literally born into a dance studio. At five days old, I had a crib [in the studio], and my mom worked 12-hour days to pay for my family. That was what we did. My mom had a company of girl dancers, and I remember, since I was a child, always watching them and almost mimicking their movements. My mom tells me that I truly started choreographing when I was two [years old] because I would remember the sequences of movements that I did. She saw me create, and then she would say, “Okay, now go back in from the top, and show me what you did.” And I would be able to do that. I’ve learned everything there is about dance, and also choreography, from her.

nine years old. I got in front of the camera, and I was like, “I like this.” I thought it was so cool. I was like, “I definitely want to do more things like this.” I started doing more child actor stuff. I would audition for shows in New York. Then, I moved to New York City when I booked [my first] Broadway show. I’ve been working paycheck-topaycheck pretty much since I was nine. I provided for my family, and I constantly was making money at a young age and was entertaining and living this adult life. People are always so, I guess, stunned when I tell them my age. They say, “Wow, you’re still establishing in age, and you’re doing so much.” I’m like, “I’ve been doing it for almost as long as you have. It’s just I started at nine.” So, there’s a difference there.

CM: How do you keep yourself inspired? TW: What definitely inspires me, to be completely honest, is growing up. It’s what happens to you as you do. You know, the person I was when I was a contestant on [So You Think You Can Dance], to the person I was when I first choreographed for the show and first got Emmy-nominated, and then the person I am now…The life experiences that have come with that, how much you mature and grow up, how much you learn about yourself, how much you learn about life, and how much you thought you knew about it until you actually get to the moment – you’re like “Wow!”

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I’m also a huge dreamer. I have crazy, crazy vivid dreams. I remember all of them. Most of them are reoccurring. I have nightmares maybe five times a week. Usually, it’s natural disasters in my dreams. I’m always trying to save people. I’m always trying to figure out how to fix it or save the ones I love. When you start pulling through your past, you don’t realize some things that happened to you that you shove away. They don’t really surface until much later in life. That’s where a lot of my darkened genes come from, but at the end of the day, I’m a lover not a fighter. I love to keep passion in the relationships I have. That inspires me a lot and a lot of my routines. So, I have a lot of places to pull from, and that’s why I’m very thankful, that I don’t feel too stale. I reach all around me… and I can always find something to be inspired by. CM: How do you process those dreams and emotions, and how do you translate them into dance? TW: I start with the bigger picture. Movement always comes last. I’m inspired by a story, a feeling, a word, or a picture. I see the overall concept, and then I start diving in. I’ll add the music. I’ll add what they’re wearing. I can visually see it. Give it a capital letter and a period and figure out what the words are in between. Movement comes last because there has to be a purpose that drives it… the intention and the overall concept should inspire the movement, and not vice versa. It’s about choices. Being smarter. Before, I just wanted to move and to be able to choreograph. Go! Go! Over here! How crazy and how abstract and how aggressive can I be with this movement? Now, it’s more about – is that the smartest decision? Is that the clearest decision? Where is the point of focus? Where is the story? Does that move make sense? It’s more of an expression. CM: You’ve become an inspiration yourself to many dancers out there, and with that comes great responsibility. How does that feel? How do you stay grounded?

it. (laughs) I have a great group of friends around me. My boyfriend is incredible. You’re constantly humbled by the reaction of others and the story that you choose to share. When I did a piece for my mom, with her having cancer and almost dying from it – the outreach from that. The outreach last year about the equality number I did – that’s… I’m going to start crying. You realize that this is so much bigger than yourself, so much bigger than life itself. To reach millions of people with the art of movement and story is…it’s incomparable. It’s amazing, and I love it. I love it that people want more of it, and people get affected by it. And because it’s dance. I love it because dance is my life. I was put on this earth, literally, to be a dancer, to be a storyteller, to be a mover, to be an inspiration…I’m very grateful for my journey and my process. There is no stopping point. I’ll never settle. I’ll never stop growing, learning, listening, and speaking. CM: So, what’s next for Travis Wall? TW: There’s a lot! What I love most is finding a great director to work with. And I want to be that director. In ten years, I want to be the top creative director, the top guy who produces, directs, and choreographs things. Rob Marshall, to me, is my biggest inspiration. The empire he has created and everything that he creates is, I think, extraordinary. I want to be that person. And obviously, I want to put a whole show together for Beyonce. I’ve wanted that since I was 18 years old. The time will come! The time will come. I’ll share my story. I’ll share everything. I’ll keep opening up. [I’m] always on…[inspiration] is literally all around me, and I’m not going to complain about that. I’m happy that I can’t escape it because I think that will continue to push me every day for the rest of my life. twitter.com/traviswall instagram.com/traviswall

TW: My mom would slap me. That’s pretty much

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Hair

Halo Extensions by Matilde Campos

Have you been dreaming of long hair? Let us show you a fast and easy way to having long hair without the fuss of clips, glue, or tape in hair extensions. Follow our easy DIY diagram for long hair. Halo Hair Extensions are one of Hollywood’s best kept secret, used by celebrities, models and the like, you’ll surely be one step ahead and looking ever so fabulous. Materials: * Pack of Hair (100% Human Hair – Remy) * Clear Monofilament (fishing or jewelry wire) * Bonding Glue * Scissors * Needle * Rattail comb

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Step 1 - Hair Prep and Cutting When purchasing your hair weft, choose your length and color appropriately – I recommend Remy Hair Extensions as they are of great quality and long lasting. Measure the weft of hair from ear to ear. You will only want the weft to cover the back of your head. Halo extensions that come around or over your ear, will not look natural and will cause discomfort. Once you have found the ideal measurement, feel free to use your scissors and cut to the width to your desire. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you may want to cut 3-5 wefts of hair to the same width. If you are looking to go from short to extra long, 2 pairs of halo extensions can be worn to create a layered look. This will help create a natural illusion

Step 2 - Bonding the wefts For this next step, you will need a bonding glue. I use Proclaim Super Bond Hair Glue as it applies easily, but there are many that you can use. You will want to make sure that all the hair wefts are facing the same direction. Lay on flat surface and begin to apply the bonding glue onto the weft. Be sure to place the glue below the rubber ridge area and directly onto the hair. Let the glue dry for a bit until it is no longer wet but sticky. Then place the second weft on top of the first and continue with additional wefts, creating an accordion with all the wefts descending for a more flattened feel. Allow to dry.

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Step 3 - Fitting your halo Taking a long piece of monofilament, measure it over your head like a headband to find the right fit. Here you will choose where you would like your extension to sit. Most prefer their extensions to sit at the nape of their head (right where your head begins to dip). Monofilament can be purchased at any hardware or craft store. Once you find the right fit, feel free to cut, leaving enough room to tie the string to both ends of the hair extensions.

Step 4 - Finishing your halo Once your halo extensions are completely dry from the gluing process, and you have found your desired length for your monofilament string, take your needle to sew the string into the ends of the track on both side. Then tie a double knot to finish the process. Remember, find the correct fit before tying your final knot. Seal both knots with bonding glue and allow to dry.

Step 5 - You have long hair Once your extensions have dried, it is time to wear them! Place the extensions over your head like a headband and taking the end of your rattail comb, take your natural hair and lift it over the top covering the extensions. Do this all the way around until you can no longer see the halo. Style as desired and you are ready to go. Halo hair extensions are easy to wear and take seconds to install. Enjoy!

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LIFESTYLE

NORMAL HEADPHONES CUSTOM-FIT 3D PRINTED EARPHONES

New York City-based Normal is bringing customized, perfectly fitted earphones to the masses- and they’re doing it with style. With a newly opened storefront showroom added to their Chelsea headquarters, this young company is creating and innovating in more ways than one. We sit down with founder Nikki Kaufman to talk how her Normal company is actually quite unique. CM: Can you take us through what exactly your product is and how the idea was conceived? N: Normal earphones are custom-fit, 3D printed earphones. They fit each customer exactly and will never fall out! The idea for Normal was born out of my frustration with the poor fit and quality of earphones on the market - they wouldn’t stay in my ears! I looked into having a pair custom made, but found it to be a long, uncomfortable and expensive process. I knew there had to be a more accessible, affordable and fun way to create custom fitting earphones. CM: We understand you worked with 3D printing at a prior company you founded, a technology that you believe helped pave the way for Normal. Can you tell us more about it? N: As a founding team member at the consumer products company Quirky, I had been surrounded by 3D printing and advanced manufacturing processes. When I was there, we had several different 3D printers that we used for prototyping. After working these technologies,

I knew there had to be a better way to create custom fitting earphones. CM: With all of this personalization and hightech manufacturing, one might think this product would be pretty pricey- but you guys have kept it relatively affordable. BY CHELSEA YUSUF

N: Offering a pair of custom earphones at an approachable price point is at the core of our business, it’s why I started Normal. Like most, I was so frustrated by my earphones, but could not fathom spending a few thousand dollars on a pair. At $199, our product falls perfectly in the zone of I like to refer to as “attainable luxury.” CM: This idea of having your retail store in the same location as your factory, office, and lab- such efficiency. How does this benefit the manufacturing process, the end product, and ultimately the consumer? N: Every pair of Normal earphones is engineered, printed, assembled and shipped from Normal’s factory, headquarters, and retail store in New York City. Because of this, we are able to create a highly integrated and efficient process (we can make Normal earphones in under 3 hours!) as well as a working environment where different ideas and perspectives can flourish. Additionally, because the retail store is in the same location as our factory, the store puts 3D printing on display, giving customers a deep look at the manufacturing process behind the product. We are combining retail and factory in a way that has never been done before. CM: Where do you see Normal going from here? Is there space to move into different types of products? It’s clear you guys are staying at the edge of innovation and technology. Any insight into what could come next? N: We see Normal as a platform to enable custom build products for your body. We are starting with earphones, but we envision a much larger product portfolio down the road. Normal is located at 150 West 22nd Street, NYC

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FASHION

Schools Out – Jeremy Scott shares his take on Fashion High School for the Moschino Fall 2015 Ready-to-wear show. Debuting some of fashions most outrages fashion accessories like this boombox tote.

Rihanna as the new face of Dior Secret Garden. Rihanna makes history as the first Black face of the brand! We must say we approve.

Our favorite material girl sizzles as the face of Versace Spring Summer 2015, Ready-to-wear and Eyewear. Proving fashion is sexy at any age.

When Fashion meets Music

From some of the hottest fashion campaigns to the jaw dropping accessories on the runways. Music is definitely on everyone’s mind.

The most talked about Chanel runway show makes running errands uber chic, with quilted leather headphones. Chanel runway show at the Grand Palais

Fashion powerhouses Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana debuted headphones the likes we’ve never seen before. Both ringing in at over $7,000. Headphones that literally turn heads. Jewel encrusted, fur, pearls, and crown headphones stole the show in Milan at the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2015 show.

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