L U X U R L U X D R E A M E R S
|
B E L I E V E R S
|
A C H I E V E R S
|
G I R L
B O S S E S
J U L Y 2 0 1 8 I S S U E N O . 2
THE MOMPRENEUR MELANIE MARIE SHARES HER STORY ON HER GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS, WHICH IS HAVING HER DAUGHTER AND RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL JEWELRY BUSINESS.
INSIDE STORIES: Shiva Tavakoli shares her inspiring story on her hair care line that has been featured in Allure. Magazine. Kim Le Pham shares her story of growing and expanding her beautiful clothing boutique.
e h t e se d l r o w
EDITOR'S NOTE
Angela Brickley FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @LUVANGELAMARIE
Welcome to the July's issue of Luxur Lux, a monthly fashion, influencers and young female entrepreneurs magazine, which is offered in digital and print. This is for readers that would like to get the latest fashion trends, business tips to local influencers and female entrepreneurs sharing their journeys to a successful business. Every month each issue will get even better than the one before! We are interviewing more influencers and young female entrepreneurs that inspire so many women. If you have not already subscribed to Luxur Lux, make sure that you do, so that you don't miss out on any of the entrepreneurial advice shared from the most inspiring girl bosses. Thank you in advance for flipping through the pages of our second issue. I would like to invite you to stay with us and join a positive women's movement that is all about supporting and inspiring each other. INSTA: @luxurluxmag
Founder & Editor-in-Chief Angela Brickley Editorial Assistant Moni Demaris Editorial Intern Lori Granded
EDITORIAL CONTACT INFORMATION Luxur Lux is published monthly For advertising please email | info@luxurluxmag.com
www.luxurluxmag.com
Inside YOUR GUIDE TO ISSUE NO.2
14 Melanie Marie Melanie Marie shares her greatest achievements, which is having her daughter and running a successful jewelry business.
22 Blogger of the Month Brittainy Perry of @styldgrace gives us the run down on why she started her blog while balancing her 9-5.
35 Shiva Tavakoli Shiva Tavakoli shares her inspiring story on her hair care line that has been featured in Allure Magazine
39 Kim Le Pham Kim Le Pham shares her story of growing and expanding her beautiful clothing boutique.
CLIMB TO THE TOP OF YOUR DREAMS
Jeans that you need in your wardrobe
SKINNY JEANS No matter the size, SKINNY jeans are not only for skinny women. These jeans make every woman feel confident and sexy.
@stylepantry
Skinny jeans will always be here to stay because there is so much versatility on what you can wear with them and where you can wear them.
Page 7
@vivaluxury
d e p p o r C im n e D
"Cropped pants are so much more fun to play around with and to style."
@heidiklum
@juliahengel
Cropped pants are so much more fun to play around with and to style — with a few inches between the top of your ankle and the ground, the possibilities are endless.
Page 12
THERE'S A CONSTANT NOISE OUTSIDE NEVER SILENCED AT NIGHT THERE IS NO WAY TO HIDE FROM THE CITY LIFE
Rise &
Slay Page 13
MeLanie Marie THE MOMPRENEUR When did you start your business and tell us the story behind your brand? My absolute greatest achievement has to be my daughter. I have done a lot of great things in my life, but having her was the greatest/biggest thing I have done. After having my daughter, my greatest achievement would have to be maintaining a successful business for 9+ years and continuously growing and getting better. Who or what inspires you to chase your dreams? I am inspired by many things, but my motivation is what drives me to chase my dreams. I have heard so many times that you need to have a regular 9-5 job in order to be successful and I knew I could prove that wrong. I am motivated to make my business a household name, so I will stay determined to make that dream a reality. Why did you decide to start your business? I started my own business because I wanted to be my own boss. I wanted the freedom to be able to work as much as I want and when I want and to be able to flexible with my time. If I wanted to go on vacation, I could. If I wanted to go take/pickup my kids from school, I could. If I wanted to go on a mid-week vacation, I could. I feel like I am always working, but I also feel like I am able to spend so much more time with my family and live on my own terms. What is your dream-level goal for your business? My dream level goal is for my business to be a household name. I want my lines to be featured in major retailers. What does your current business model look like? Currently, I still do majority of the tasks within my business. I always like to make sure things are done right, so I am heavily involved. I have an assistant and intern that helps with customer service and packing orders.
Page 14
What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out? The best advice I can give is never be afraid to try and don’t give up. A lot of people are afraid of starting and they fail before they can even begin. No matter the business- people will go through ups and downs. It is apart of business. When something goes wrong, you have to push through and not quit. It is similar to a marriage - through the ups and downs. If I quit when I failed, I would never be where I am today! What's next for your business? I have been toying with the idea of creating a children’s clothing line. I am big into dressing my daughter up super cute and I know I can crush that!! That may be my next move. Stay tuned on that
Where can people find you? Email: info@melaniemarie.com Website: www.melaniemarie.com Instagram: _melaniemarie_
"I have heard so many times that you need to have a regular 9-5 job in order to be successful and I knew I could prove that wrong."
Page 15
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.
Page 16
18
Yellow Fashion Inspo
Lifeclub
Who What Wear UK Page 18
Find a flattering type of bikini to show off your best qualities. Some women prefer low rise or high cut.
@margaret_zhang
Yellow is the new millennial pink @golden_barbie
Look for a cover up that is sexy, yet trendy to show off that beautiful bikini color.
Page 20
2018 SPRING/SUMMERÂ OUTFIT OF THE DAY
Backpack
HANDBAGS Floral
Top Handle
Belt Bag
You can shop these trendy looks right at your fingertip by clicking on each photo. (only for digital) Fringe Crossbody Clutch
Page 26
"THE TYPE OF HANDBAG YOU WEAR SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU!"
@natashandlovu
Page 27