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PHOTOGRAPHY ARTHUR GALVAO

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Cover Look Gown Steven Khalil | Earring AMYO | Necklaces Cartier Pepe the Puppy wearing Charles & Ron Necklace Special thanks Maison Privée Elizabeth Rivas @elizabethrivas_

04 Letter From The Editor 05 BELLO Obsessions

66 Beauty Editor's Picks

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67 Wen Winter Wonderland

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18 German Skin 26 Suits You 32 LARSEN THOMPSON & MARTA POZZAN "God Save The Princesses " 50 IT GUY - ALEX ROE

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70 Winter Sun 78 Masthead 79 MPXBM Roaster

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JANUARY 2018 Welcome to our first ever Edition of BELLO STYLE. It’s been a long time in the making, but we finally decided to launch it as a supplement, solely so we could bring you a unique BELLO, concentrated mainly on fashion and style.

Our first STYLE cover is the one and only Caroline Daur. In about 2 years she has become a staple in the fashion world, traveling over 300 days a year to expose her name to uncharted territories, walking some of the biggest fashion shows on Earth, and growing her ever-expanding list of designer collaborations. Discover what she has been up to lately in our exclusive interview.

We have also picked 2 amazing models who are also becoming brands of their own for our “Save The Princesses” editorial: Larsen Thompson and Marta Pozzan.

We could not stop our selves from presenting you with our IT GIRL and IT GUY of the month, Ajiona Alexus and Alex Roe, as well as our usual editor picks.

This issue is here to launch the fashion week season, and we are excited to be sharing even more content inside our exclusive BELLO Magazine App available in Apple’s App Store as well as for GOOGLE Play on Android devices.

As always, we are looking forward to your comments and suggestions on @BELLOmag.

Ciao, Alek Aleksandar Tomovic Editor in Chief

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Matt Porcelain Jars FREDERIC MALLE Lantern Matrix EICHHOLTZ

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Pants Sandra Daccache | Bustier Adelina Rusu | Jacket Azzi & Osta / Jewerly Cartier and Caroline's Own

Caroline Daur Photographed by Arthur Galvao

Gown Steven Khalil | Earrings Dori Csengeri | Watch and Bracelets Cartier

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CAROLINE DAUR DEFINITELY PUTS THE GLOBE IN GLOBETROTTER. AT ONLY 22 YEARS OLD AND ONLY AFTER 2 SHORT YEARS OF THE RELEASE OF HER NOW INCREDIBLY FAMOUS BLOG, THE GERMAN FASHION INFLUENCER TRAVELS THE WORLD AS ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER TALENT, NOT ONLY AS ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S MOST NOTABLE “IT GIRLS" AND AN AVID FRONT ROW FASHION WEEK GUEST, BUT ALSO AS A MODEL, HAVING GRACED OVER 6 SHOWS OF MEGA BRAND DOLCE & GABANNA. THE COLLABORATION WITH THE BRAND DOESN’T STOP AT THE CATWALK, AS CARO IS CURRENTLY THE FACE OF D&G BEAUTY, SHOWCASING HER LOVE AND MOST OF ALL TALENT FOR ALL THINGS MAKE UP AND FASHION. HER UNIQUE SENSE OF STYLE AND A KNACK FOR MAKING STREET STYLING SEEM EFFORTLESS (AS SEEN ON HER INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT) HAS BROUGHT HER NUMEROUS COLLABORATIONS WITH BRANDS SUCH AS GUCCI, VETEMENTS, LEVI’S AND MAC. TRAVELING FOR MORE THAN 300 DAYS OUT OF THE YEAR, YOU CAN SPOT CARO HAVING A MEETING AT SOHO HOUSE IN LOS ANGELES AND THE NEXT DAY IN HAMBURG FOR A PHOTOSHOOT. SHE IS THE DEFINITION OF THE SELF-MADE MILLENNIAL, USING A MIX OF SOCIAL MEDIA DAY-TO-DAY JOURNALISM AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SHOW ITS AUDIENCE THAT IN OUR CURRENT WORLD YOU CAN WRANGLE YOUR OWN DESTINY WITHOUT AN AGENT OR MANAGER, AS LONG AS YOU WORK AS HARD AS SHE DOES. Interview SHAYNA McHUGH Intro by ALLY MARRONE It was amazing that you got to walk the Dolce and Gabbana fashion show. How was the experience and what did you take from it?

Like you said it was AMAZING. Stefano and Domenico are such lovely people. Through this experience I made great friends and I saw backstage how much work goes into only one show. I am so grateful for this adventure and that they make me feel like being part of a family.

Are there any runway shows you are looking forward to this year?

If so, what are they and why? Are you walking any of them?I always loved to walk for Dolce&Gabbana. Maybe another time? Lets see :) What is the most rewarding part of being an influencer?

That so many people follow your path and support you. I have great followers who are so lovely and I also love to meet them in person.

Do you think social media has effected this generation positively or negatively and why?

I think it depends. When your life is only happening on social media and you are not enjoying „real

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life“ it is really bad. But when you have a balance social media is such a great opportunity to express yourself and connect with people all around the world.

Can you tell us about your favorite experience you have had traveling the world thus far?

I think the greatest experience was the Olympic Games in Rio. It was another world. So inspiring, seeing so many cultures from all around coming together. I had goosebumps during the Opening Ceremony.

Do you have a favorite destination?

If so, where is it about how often do you visit?My favorite destination is definitely LA! It feels a little bit like home when I´m there.

What are you most excited about coming up in 2018? Do you have any big plans for the year?

I started acting classes in LA a few months ago…I played theatre for 3 years. It was always my dream to be an actor. So lets see. Its a new challenge for me! But now the fashion weeks are starting. There I have my focus on at the moment. After the fashion weeks I will plan more!

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Gown Steven Khalil | Earring AMYO | Necklaces Cartier Photography ARTHUR GALVAO Art Direction ALEKSANDAR TOMOVIC Styling LUKE FUNCHETA Hair and Makeup JOEL SEBASTIAN Digital Mastering BRUNO SGARBI Interview SHAYNA McHUGH Intro by ALLY MARRONE Production MAISON PRIVEE X BELLO Media Group - Los Angeles

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THANK YOU, GIANNI

by Chelsey Peppe

With the upcoming premiere of The Assassination of Gianni Versace, the latest in Ryan Murphy’s American Crime Story anthology, the subject of Gianni Versace’s death has re-emerged in the media with renewed life.

The series, based on journalist Maureen Orth’s book Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History stars Édgar Ramírez as Gianni Versace, Ricky Martin as Versace’s long time partner Antonio D’Amico, Penélope Cruz as sister Donatella, and Darren Criss, in what many are saying is an eerily accurate portrayal of murderer Andrew Cunanan. The series, which the Versace family has been vocally against, is set to premiere on January 17th on FX.

Ryan Murphy has been steadfast in his defense of the upcoming series, as he and the show’s stars are adamant that the upcoming anthology highlights the underlying subject of homophobia, which ultimately caused Versace’s untimely death.

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The murderer, Cunanan, was listed as one of the FBI’s most-wanted, a list that was openly circulated around the country, an image of his face shared on the news every evening in the city of Miami where Versace was murdered. Yet, law enforcement was unable to catch him, even after Gianni became his fifth victim. The series promises to delve into this and explore the issue of homophobia in the police force and why it allowed Cunanan to continue his killing spree across the country.

then you don’t get ‘it’. ‘It’ sounds so vague, but those familiar understand. ‘It’ was Gianni’s passion; his insistence on taking risks and celebrating the beauty that IS women.

The death of Gianni Versace is something that the industry has yet to come to terms with, however, if there is a bright side to the tragedy, it is the awareness that it brought to the community. The legacy of Gianni Versace will be emblazoned in the hearts and minds of many, thanks to his brilliance, humor, and heart.

Typically a statement like that would force me to take a second look in the mirror, as I’ve always prided myself on being the girl who works in fashion without being the ‘fashion girl,’ but the legacy of Gianni Versace is inescapable, and no matter how ‘cool’ I wish to play it, it’s an impossible task. He, as Donatella reminded guests at Versace’s SS18 show this fall (a tribute to her late brother) gave women the chance to reclaim their voice; he was an ally, he reminded women that they were powerful, he taught that ‘only love is real’, and that’s a lesson we all could stand to relearn these days.

If the image of Donatella, flanked by Carla, Claudia, Naomi, Cindy and Helena, with the chorus of George Michael’s ‘Freedom! ’90’, reverberating in the background doesn’t give you goosebumps,

Perhaps it’s the general discord of our current political climate, but while re-watching the SS18 show, I found myself incredibly emotional. Fashion has always carried a heavy, sentimental connection for me -

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it was a figurative escape when I lived in a generally conservative area of Florida as a child, void of any real creativity, and it was a literal escape, planned as a high schooler and finally hatched towards the end of college. Donatella’s SS18 show couldn’t have come at a more needed time; it was a reminder to women in the industry, and girls following from the sidelines as I once did, what women are capable of. It was a celebration of femininity, sexuality, friendship and risk. It was a reminder that when women stick together, they’re unstoppable. It brought back all of those things that Gianni made great, in the perfect celebration of Gianni’s life by those who love him most on the 20th anniversary of his death.

Gianni Versace was groundbreaking; he broke rules. He made people feel uncomfortable, he forced the world and those around him to be more open. He brought Madonna, Tupac and Elton John together around one dinner table; he was beloved

by Princess Diana and Mike Tyson, equally. He embraced those with a tattered image because he saw the beauty in imperfection.

a clothing line into a lifestyle brand. The ‘World of Versace’ is now home to fragrances, watches, eyewear, denim, accessories, as well as multi ready-to-wear brands.

‘Versace’ in and of itself is such a broad term - it carries such heavy context. Gianni Versace reshaped the landscape of fashion for women and the world of fashion itself. He made women feel strong, sexy and powerful. He gave women the strength they were searching for, even when they didn’t realize they were looking. It only seems fitting to end this with one of Donatella’s most poignant lines from her SS18 show - Gianni “helped to invent the future, because you were not afraid. We look ahead, because of you.”

“Imagine a world without his risk taking,” Donatella says in her SS18 runway voiceover.

Versace’s early collections, under Gianni’s lead, were era-defining. Silks covered in brash prints, barely there, skin-tight minis, polyvinyl chloride baby-doll dresses and, perhaps most notably and my personal favorite, Versace’s FW92 Miss S&M collection, known to many as the “Bondage” collection. Gianni Versace made it known that he enjoyed designing for the woman’s body, and this shone in all of his collections. Gianni is credited as creating the era of ‘super’, as in SUPERmodel. He was the first designer to tap into celebrities and utilize them in ways others didn’t.

His front rows were consistently laden with A-list celebrities, a pattern reestablished at his Milan funeral service, where Princess Diana sat with Elton John and Sting, mourning the late designer.

Photo Courtesy FX

Under sister Donatella’s lead, the Versace house has not faltered. While keeping Gianni’s signature, ultra-sexy ideals in mind, Donatella helped grow the company from

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GERMAN SKIN Photograhy Jo Herrera | Model Tomas Heimok

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Fashion List Calvin Klein | Juan Perez Vintage | Marc & Spencer | Veronica Dalencon Admite One | Etiqueta Negra | Mango.

Photography Jo Herrera @jo.herrera Model Tomas Heimok @tomasheimok @armodelsagency Styling Ari @arielfernandoramirezgimenez Grooming @edhuss07 @bardelook Studio @casacharcas

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Suits You Photography Sarah Krick | Model Karina Nicholson Top L’Atiste | Earrings Francesca’s

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Photography Sarah Krick www.sarahkrickphotography.com @sarahkrickphotography Model Karina Nicholson @kaarines Hair Ruslan Nureev @hairbyruslan www.hairbyruslan.com Makeup Carly Fisher @carlyy.fisher

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NATHALIE EMMANUEL AVAILABLE IN ALL 7 KINGDOMS 2017 is not even half finished, and it's already proven to be the year of a lifetime for Nathalie Emmanuel. In April, the 28-year-old British actress watched as her film The Fate of the Furious became the highest-grossing opening of all time -- even surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This July her blockbuster fantasy series, Game of Thrones, returns for its seventh season on HBO. And having recently returned home from shooting a cameo in Maze Runner: The Death Cure in dreamy South Africa, Nathalie is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her career. BELLO caught up with Nathalie by phone and she gave us an overview of what's coming up ...

Photography ARTHUR GALVAO Written by ALLY MARRONE

LARSEN AT ONLY 17 YEARS OLD, LARSEN THOMPSON HAS BUILT AN IMPRESSIVE RESUMÉ MOST INDUSTRY VETERANS WOULD BE JEALOUS OF. THE DANCER, MODEL AND ACTRESS HAS DONE INCREDIBLY VIRAL DANCE VIDEOS, NATIONAL MODELING CAMPAIGNS WITH MEGA BRANDS SUCH AS REVOLVE, COACH, JUICY COUTURE AND DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS FOR DIOR FRAGRANCES. SHE HAS SHOWCASED HER UNIQUE DANCING SKILLS WITH THE LIKES OF JANET JACKSON AND PLAYED LEAD ROLES IN MUSIC VIDEOS FOR KATY PERRY AND PINK, AND FOR MEGA HIT AMERICAN MONEY BY BORNS. WATCH OUT FOR HER IN THIS YEAR’S FASHION WEEK.

MARTA WITH AN UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR FASHION, ITALIAN “IT GIRL” MARTA POZZAN CREATED A HUGE SOCIAL MEDIA FAN BASE BY HER UNIQUE SENSE OF STYLE AND BOLD OUTFIT CHOICES, THAT NOT ONLY TRANSCEND ANY TREND OF THE MOMENT, BUT COMBINE HER EUROPEAN ROOTS WITH HER AMERICAN LIFE. HER TALENT IS LOUD AND CLEAR, SPECIALLY AFTER COLLABORATIONS WITH SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST IMPORTANT DESIGNERS SUCH AS KENZO, BVLGARI, L’OREAL, GUESS AND H&M. BUT HER SENSE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ARTISTIC FLAIR SPEAKS LOUDER THAN ANYTHING, EVENTUALLY VENTURING INTO DIRECTING AND ACTING. WATCH OUT FOR HER 2018 KENZO PERFUME CAMPAIGN AND THE MOST EXCITING OF ALL: HER OWN JEWELRY LINE MARTABYMARTA.

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GOD SAVE THE PRINCESSES Photography ARTHUR GALVAO

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Photography ARTHUR GALVAO Styling LUKE FUNCHETA MakeUp LAURA ZAMORA Art Direction ALEKSANDAR TOMOVIC Digital Mastering BRUNO SGARBI Production MAISON PRIVEE X BELLO MEDIA GROUP

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Bello It Guy

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ALEX ROE PHOTOGRAPHY FILBERT D. KUNG

Photography Photography FILBERT D. KUNG + ARIEL HOWARD Styling LUKE FUNTECHA Grooming JOE SEBASTIAN Art Direction STEPHANE MARQUET Interview BRENT LAMBERT Production MAISON PRIVEE X BELLO MEDIA GROUP

ALEX ROE: OF KING & COUNTRY Jacket STANDARD ISSUE | T-ShirtCADOGAN | Denim GIVENCHY

YOU DON'T OFTEN HEAR THE WORDS 'COUNTRY SUPERSTAR' AND 'LONDON, ENGLAND' IN THE SAME BREATH, BUT ALEX ROE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE THAT IN A BIG WAY. IN HIS UPCOMING ROMANTIC DRAMA, FOREVER MY GIRL, THE 27-YEAR-OLD LONDON-BORN ACTOR STARS AS A COUNTRY SUPERSTAR TRYING TO RECONCILE HIS MASSIVE FAME WITH THE REKINDLED LOVE HE LEFT BEHIND A DECADE AGO. BELLO RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH ALEX, WHO IS THIS ISSUE'S IT GUY, AND WE COVERED EVERYTHING FROM HIS NEWFOUND LOVE OF SINGING, HIS DEFINITION OF A DREAM WEEKEND, AND HIS LIFELONG LOVE OF THE KING: ELVIS PRESLEY. ______________ You live in Silver Lake now, but spent a lot of time living in Venice Beach. How did you enjoy that?

I loved living in Venice Beach. I'm sure my agent and manager didn't enjoy it too much because I was often unavailable since I was in the water all the time (laughing). My favorite Venice memory happened about three months after I moved there when a few of us woke up around six in the morning to go for a surf. I'd never been in the water with any large fish or marine mammals before, and I suddenly saw a fin swimming past me. I obviously freaked out -- being a London boy who had never really seen a fin in the water any bigger than a goldfish. I made sure my whole body was on the board and everybody else was looking at me like I was crazy. But then this dolphin emerged from the water and jumped up and back in again. It was probably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

You play a country star in movie. Were you ever into country music before?

I had to wrap my brain around where the inspiration came from, and I was obsessed with Elvis Presley when I was around nine- to eleven-years-old, and even a little beyond that. I remember whenever my birthday or Christmas would come up, my gifts would always be a new Elvis LP, the Elvis Presley Fan Club, an Elvis movie, or something like that. I really wanted to be Elvis Presley when I was young. So when this came up as an opportunity, I had never sung for an audition before. Actually, I had never sang full-stop before, but I thought I'd give it a try. So I was quite surprised when Stephanie and the producers were actually willing to allow this English guy, who had never sung before, play a country superstar. I'm so glad that they did. They used my singing voice for all of it. I trained every day with a guy called Brett Boyett, and we went through all the songs. He told me artists to listen to, and which country stations to listen to (all day long), and I learned the songs on the guitar. And anybody who was into singing or the guitar, I would go over to their house and we would practice the songs. I really worked hard on it.

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Did you ever do intimate surprise shows while shooting in Atlanta?

We did, but moreso in Los Angeles during pre-production. We had a rehearsal room and a band, and would invite people to come in and be the audience. It really helped and was definitely worthwhile because on set there were 500+ extras and I could have completely frozen, but all that practice paid off and helped keep me calm as I performed.

Will you keep singing?

Well, Gibson gave me an incredible guitar so I can keep playing now. I feel lucky as an actor that I can venture into these different people's lives and get as deep into them as I possibly can, then move onto the next thing. I'm a bit of a Jack-of-all-trades in that respect I guess, and a master of none. I look at these roles as a way to jump into somebody else's life, and I probably do that too much with different characters because I work hard to figure out what it is to be that person. For example, for this role, I was lucky enough to attend a huge country music festival, and even meet many country music icons and talk to them as soon as they came off stage from performing for 50,000 people. I spoke with them about many things, including how to maintain a superstardom-family balance, which my character struggles with. My character is definitely swallowed up by fame, so to be able to talk in depth with these superstars about these things was really fortunate. That's the great thing about being an actor, is that people open up to you more intimately about these things I think.

Does country music have a special way of communicating things musically?

The lyrics in country music are incredibly important, and it's all about the story. I think it is an amazing opportunity for people to get a little bit emotional and hear a story that they can relate to. Some people can hear that story and it can put into words what they cannot do on their own. That happens to me often, where I'm listening to a song and it perfectly resonates with what I'm feeling at the time, and it helps you put things into perspective. Country music, especially, has a way of helping your understand your place in the collective human experience.

The Golden Globes took place a couple of days ago. How do you feel about awards season in general?

I think I enjoy it for what it is. They can provide a great opportunity for to help solidify a social message, such as the Me Too movement. Also, I was also lucky enough to work with my friend TimothĂŠe Chalamet who was nominated for his performance in Call Me

By Your Name. Seeing someone that you know and respect, and seeing his face come on screen alongside Denzel Washington and Daniel Day Lewis because of an amazing performance he gave in a small independent movie, it really restores your faith in the Golden Globes.

What did you learn about country music while making Forever My Girl that you didn't know before?

I discovered a really honesty that exists within the country music industry. And I think that country fans really jump onto artists that they can really relate to. Integrity seems to be a really important factor in the hearts of country fans. And also, there are so many amazing songwriters and musicians that are working for other artists and on albums other than their own. They go unmentioned so often, and they really don't mind. They are in it because they love it, and I find that really inspiring.

What did you do for New Year's?

I went to San Pedro outside of Malaga, Spain, where my dad lives, and we started at the house where we watched the Spanish countdown, then we all went out as a family to celebrate in town. My dad is 72 and he was dancing like nobody's business. I was being inspired by my dad's ability to still wreck it up, even at 72!

What are you most excited about in 2018?

Career-wise, I'm really excited for people to see Forever My Girl, and I've also got some other things coming out like a TV show called Siren. Personally-wise, I'm really excited to see things evolving socially, like the way things are with the Me Too movement.

Were there any moments off-camera during shooting that were extra special for you?

I'd say getting to know Jessica Rothe (Josie) and Abby Ryder Fortson (Billy) was really amazing. Abby is such a hilarious genius, and Jessica is such an incredible woman. Jess and I went to a bunch of baseball games together, and we were kind of thrown into Atlanta together and our strong friendship off-screen made our on-screen chemistry so much more authentic. And just horsing around with Abby was hilarious because we would have a laugh and a joke whenever we could. I think sometimes when you're working on a movie, you leave with some really close friendships. I'm so grateful to have met these two crazy amazing people.

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Full Look PARAVAL | Boots STEVE MADDEN

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Bello It Girl

exclusive conversation with PHOTOGRAPHY ARTHUR GALVAO

AJIONA ALEXUS

Photography ARTHUR GALVAO Styling LUKE FUNCHETA Art Direction STEPHANE MARQUET MakeUp Hair JOEL SEBASTIAN Interview BRENT LAMBERT Production MAISON PRIVEE X BELLO MEDIA GROUP

2018 UNDOUBTEDLY HAS MANY BIG THINGS IN STORE FOR US, ONE OF WHICH IS THE RISING STAR POWER OF ACTRESS AJIONA ALEXUS. WITH HER NEW UNIVERSAL MOVIE BREAKING IN WITH CO-STAR GABRIELLE UNION, HER STARRING ROLE IN SEASON TWO OF 13 REASONS WHY, AND HER UPCOMING APPEARANCE IN THE LIONSGATE FILM ACRIMONY ALONGSIDE TARAJI P. HENSON, 2018 IS GOING TO BE AN INCREDIBLE YEAR FOR AJIONA. WE RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH HER DURING HER PHOTO SHOOT AS BELLO'S NEWEST IT GIRL, AND WE WERE AS SMITTEN AS CAN BE. Skirt Luciana Balderrama | Jacket OTT | Swimwear Plumeria Jewelry AMYO You have an incredible sense of style. How would you say it’s evolved most over the past few years?

Thanks! I live by the philosophy, that if you look good you feel 10X greater. My fashion has definitely evolved over the years.

I'm getting more into haute couture fashion. However I still like to wear comfortable clothing and wear something based on how I'm feeling that day..that never goes out of style.

How blown away were you by the explosive success of 13 Reasons Why, and do you think season 2 will be even better than season 1?

It took me by surprise. I couldn't believe how many people related to and connected with the story line and character. Our generation needs a show like 13 reasons Why, is very important in our day and age, because It sheds light on topics that aren't always easy to discuss. I feel that season 2 is just as important as season 1. It's very important that people see all sides of the story, the aftermath and affect that each situation has on all of the characters.

What was your favorite memory from shooting Breaking In with Gabrielle Union?

My favorite memories were the intimate conversations we would have while in the hair and makeup trailer. Gab always tell some of the best stories. I enjoyed working along side of her and respect her for being such beautiful and down to earth person I could hang and laugh with her all day long.

A new year is always a great opportunity to recalibrate our goals and direction. What’s on the top of your list in this regard?

I'm always focused on out doing myself. I like to push the limits each year.

Who inspired you most to become an actress?

My parents are my inspiration. They've always supported my dreams and have been by my side since day 1.

What would you consider to be your ultimate dream role to portray?

I've always wanted to play an action role or super hero. Something very futuristic and different from anything else that's already been created, but it must have an amazing inspiring message behind it.

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BEAUTY EDITOR'S PICKS A NEW YEAR MEANS A NEW ROUTINE - IN THE BEAUTY DEPARTMENT THAT IS! THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO HELP GET YOUR 2018 STARTED OFF RIGHT.

by Nicole Walmsley @nicolewalmsley

For inner beauty and health SAKARA Life Organic Plant Based Meals and Snacks www.sakara.com

For luxury and glow The Illuminating Powder, Celestial Collection by LA MER www.bloomingdales.com

For sparkle and whimsey Venus Bobby Pin by JENNIFER BEHR www.jenniferbehr.com

For warmth and style Turkish Cotton Robe www.cuyana.com

For great hair KRISTIN ESS Hair Care Products www.target.com

For a sexy New Years pout KOSAS Lipstick in Electra www.kosascosmetics.com

A festive libation for the hands MALIN + GOETZ Rum Hand Wash + Lotion Set www.spacenk.com

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WEN

by CHAZ DEAN STUDIO

WONDERLAND

Winter has arrived and Chaz Dean Studio has you pampered. Here are some of our favorite products for your skin, to restore and strengthen you hair and even for your home, with amazing scents such as Red Currant, Cranberry, Vanilla Mint and (my personal favorite) White Citrus.

Available at www.chazdean.com and www.wen.com Winter White Citrus Limited Edition Eau De Parfum

Winter White Citrus Ultra Nourishing Intensive Body Treatment

Winter White Citrus Styling Creme

Pink Jasmine Peony Eau De parfum

Winter Red Currant Soy Wax Candle

Winter Vanilla Mint Nourishing Mousse

Winter Cranberry Mint Treatment Oil

Pink Jasmine Peony Replenishing Treatment Mist

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ØUD PARIS THE NEW PARISIAN CHIC MAKING ITS WAY TO AMERICA

ØUD Paris by the creative Fashion DUO Patricia Bitton and Raphaël Riv is everything we love at the moment: Classic French Elegance with a modern twist.

Classic cuts make Oud’s collections a perfect fit for the it Girls from Coast to Coast, while their esthetic embodies perfectly the Parisian woman with an outfit that will take you from day to night in total fashion bliss.

The ØUD girl can own a morning business meeting, be seen at Cafe De Flore with girlfriends at 2pm and then be absolutely ready for a romantic dinner with her boyfriend at The Hôtel Costes.

@oudparis

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Ă˜UD Paris is available at Elodie K. 8428 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90069 Revolve 8070 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 For Pull contact: Maison PrivĂŠe PR info@maisonpriveepr.com

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Photography Kemuel Valdes | Model Ciro Torlo

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Hat Urban Outfitters | Biker Leather Jacket DSquared2 |Cardigan Sweater H&M Jogger Pants INC | Boots Prada | Ring Gucci + Maison Martin Margiela

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Vest Visvim | Sweater Rag & Bone | Jeans Tom Ford | High Tops Saint Laurent | Suspenders Urban Outfitters

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Slim Fit Suit + Shirt Perry Ellis Cardigan H&M Socks Paul Smith Shoes + Ring Gucci

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Turtle Neck H&M | Rings Gucci + Maison Martin Margiela

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Wool Peacot Paul Smith | Cable Knit Sweater H&M | Jeans Alexander McQueen | Sunglasses Dior

Slim Fit Suit + Shirt Perry Ellis | Cardigan H&M | Rings Gucci + Maison Martin Margiella 75

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Photography KEMUEL VALDES Model CIRO TORLO Styling FRANK AVEN Grooming IDLE GONCALVES Shot on Location in SOUTH BEACH MIAMI

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Wool Peacot Paul Smith Cable Knit Sweater H&M Jeans Alexander McQueen Boots Prada

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PUBLISHER IMAGE NATION STUDIO L.L.C. California, USA editorial@bellomag.com

ALEKSANDAR TOMOVIC (editor in chief) alek@bellomag.com Stephane Marquet (creative director) steph@bellomag.com Sonia Young (fashion editor) sonia@bellomag.com Nicole Walmsley (beauty editor) nicole@bellomag.com Grace Phillips (beauty contributor) Kimmy Erin Kertes (fashion editor-at-large) kimmy@bellomag.com Brent Lambert (entertainment editor) brent@bellomag.com Chelsey Peppe (Contributing writter) Shayna McHugh (Contributing writter) Hiko Mitsuzuka (entertainment editor-at-large) hiko@bellomag.com Dee Trillo (senior lifestyle and travel editor) dee@bellomag.com Steven Carver (international editor) steven@bellomag.com Arthur Galvao (contributing editor) arthur@bellomag.com Ally Marrone (contributing editor) ally@bellomag.com LAYOUT STEPHANE MARQUET CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTHUR GALVAO FILBERT KUNG ARIEL HOWARD KEMUEL VALDES JO HERRERA SARAH KRICK STEPHANE MARQUET

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COUTURE

WOMEN’S

EYEWEAR

STEVEN KHALIL (Australia) Insta @steven_khalil www.stevenkhalil.com

ØUD (France) Insta @oudparis www.oud-paris.com

JIDA WATT (Japan) Insta @jidawatteyewear www.jidawatt.com

FRANCIS LIBIRIAN (Philipines) Insta @francislibiran www.francislibiran.com

CHARLES & RON (Malta) Insta @charlesandron www.charlesandron.com

JEWELRY

UMBERTO FODDIS (Italy) Insta @umbyfoddis www.umbyfoddis.com

OTT (Dubai) Insta @ottdubai www.byott.com

ANAZ (Indonesia) Insta @anazofficial

LUCIANA BALDERRAMA (Mexico) Insta @lucianabalderrama www.lucianabalderrama.com

AMYO (USA) Insta @amyojewelry www.amyojewelry.com www.amyobridal.com

WOW COUTURE (USA) Insta @wowcouture_usa www.wowcoutureusa.com

DORI CSENGERI (Israel) Insta @dori_csengeri www.doricsengeri.com

SANDRA DACCACHE (Switzerland) Insta @sandradaccache www.sandradaccache.com

SHOES

MEN’S CADOGAN (USA) Insta @cadoganworld www.cadoganworld.com LES BENJAMINS (Turkey) Insta @lesbenjamins www.lesbenjamins.com PARAVAL (USA) Insta @paraval.us www.paraval.us LABORATOIRE (L.A. , USA) Insta @laboratoire_la www.laboratoirela.com SOULSTAR (United Kingdom) Insta @soulstarclothing www.soulstarclothing.com

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REIKO (France) Insta @reikojeans www.reikojeans.com

LINGERIE & SWIMWEAR PLUMERIA (Canada) Produced in Spain Insta @plumeriaswimwear Insta @plumerialingerie www.plumeriaswimwear.com

January 2018

ICE LINK (USA) Insta @icelinkofficial www.icelink.co

DE BLOSSOM Collection (USA) Insta @deblossomshoes www.deblossomcollection.com CADOGAN (USA) Insta @cadoganworld www.cadoganworld.com

WATCHES ICE LINK (USA) Insta @icelinkofficial www.icelink.co

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NATHALIE EMMANUEL PHOTOGRAPHY ARTHUR GALVAO

AVAILABLE IN ALL 7 KINGDOMS

CAROLINE DAUR

2017 is not even half finished, and it's already proven to be the year of a lifetime for Nathalie Emmanuel. In April, the 28-year-old British actress watched as her film The Fate of the Furious became the highest-grossing opening of all time -- even surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This July her blockbuster fantasy series, Game of Thrones, returns for its seventh season on HBO. And having recently returned home from shooting a cameo in Maze Runner: The Death Cure in dreamy South Africa, Nathalie is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her career. BELLO caught up with Nathalie by phone and she gave us an overview of what's coming up ...

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