Fashion Affair Magazine JULY 2014

FASHION AFFAIR

the heart of fashion

JUL 2014

COLOR BLOCKING

What is it,Who started it & How to do it right

WORK OF HEART

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH WORLD RENOWNED FOOTWEAR ARTIST

how to live

MINDFULLY

KOBI LEVI

The Street Store

NAPA VALLEY SO MUCH MORE THAN

HANG UP & HELP OUT THE HOMELESS

A WINE COUNTRY

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“It started with a belief that lingerie should be about the woman who wears it...

naja.com ...and that it should make her feel good about herself.”

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a summer atTHE

Photographer: Tatyana DiaMantine | tatyanadiamantine.com | Model: Agnieszka Artych Stylist: Leonid Gurevich | Stylist’s assistants: Marina Gurevich, Michelle Ortega Dress: Uta Bekaia | Hat: Raquel Livia Earrings: Kilame design by Pamela Quinzi | Rings: Clara Kasavina | Necklace: Marina Prokopiva Hair: Kisha Marie | Makeup: Chifumi Nambashi

HAMPTONs

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Model: Agnieszka Artych Stylist: Leonid Gurevich Stylist’s assistants: Marina Gurevich, Michelle Ortega Dress: Uta Bekaia Hat: Raquel Livia Earrings: Kilame design by Pamela Quinzi Rings: Clara Kasavina Necklace: Marina Prokopiva Hair: Kisha Marie Makeup: Chifumi Nambashi

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Model: Maleen Rike Johannsen Stylist: Leonid Gurevich Stylist’s assistants: Marina Gurevich, Michelle Ortega Lacy top: Leonid Gurevich Hat: Raquel Livia Necklaces: Clara Kasavina Hair: Kisha Marie Makeup: Chifumi Nambashi

Model: Maleen Rike Johannsen Stylist: Leonid Gurevich Stylist’s assistants: Marina Gurevich, Michelle Ortega Corset dress: Kristin Costa Lacy top: Leonid Gurevich Hat: Raquel Livia Necklaces: Clara Kasavina Boots: Kilame design by Pamela Quinzi Hair: Kisha Marie Makeup: Chifumi Nambashi

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Ayala Bar was born and resides in Israel. Since graduating art school, she has worked in many artistic areas, from theater to interior design. In the late 1980’s, she surfaced as a prominent Israeli jeweler. Her current designs blend natural elements and crystals with assorted metals, fabrics and other textiles to create a rich mosaic, resulting in intricate limited-edition pieces. Ayala Bar has consistently produced designs that are innovative yet timeless, bold yet feminine, and international in appeal.

Each piece in the collection is designed by the artist.

Ayala Bar jewelry is handcrafted and has the artist’s name on the back.

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INDIGOCOLLECTION Totem Time for a continuation to a relatively fresh Ayala Bar jewelry concept: The Indigo Line. Iconic silvery figures in conjunction with colorful fabrics, fitted to this brand new Fall-Winter collection.

A fascinating addition to all the other collections, if not the standout of this season.

Materials Used: Glass beads, crystals, mineral stones, fabric Metal: Tarnish-resistant hypo-allergenic Earrings: Tarnish-resistant hypo-allergenic Care: Silver cleaner cloth, avoid any contact with water or prolonged exposure to heat Line changes: Completely new each season

Necklace (long) $470 Necklace (short) $575 Earrings $195

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A/W 2014/15 COLLECTION

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INTRODUCING: The Makeup Primer Spray Say hello to a brand new makeup category, the makeup primer spray!

SKINDINAVIA’S lightweight, breathable, silicone-free makeup primer spray is poised to revolutionize the category and shake up your makeup application routine.

SKINDINAVIA’S The Makeup Primer Spray is applied as a micro-fine mist that engergizes skin and preps your face as an oil-free canvas for long-lasting makeup wear. It is clinically proven to soothe redness, prevent breakouts, balance the skin, soften the appearance of oil, and even out skin tone while reducing the appearance of large pores over time.

For all skin types.

Also available in ‘oil-control’.

THE FLAWLESS FACTS • 83% of users agree thisis the best makeup primer they have ever used.

• 93% of users noticed their skin felt smoother.

• Silicone-free base creates a breathable barrier

between skin and makeup.

• Helps to prevent common skin issues associated

with makeup use including redness, large pores and irritaion.

• Proven to reduce need for touchups or blotting • Formulated to be worn with or without makeup.

• All SKINDINAVIA products are oil, paraben, sulfate-free and tested for sensitive skin.

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rmenegildo Zegna Parfums introduces Haitian Vetiver to the exclusive Essenze Collection. Like the original fine fragrances that launched the Collection, Italian Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, Javanese Patchouli, Indonesian Oud and Florentine Iris, Haitian Vetiver is its own expression of one signature raw material with its own unique provenance.

Discerningly sourced. Brilliantly composed. Like the finest tailored designs.

The sophisticated star ingredient, Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides), a tropical fragrant grass with noble roots, derives from a single, private crop, produced exclusively for the House of Ermenegildo Zegna. Grown in Les Cayes in south west Haiti, it is planted and harvested for the sole purpose of creating Essenze.

Essenze’s Haitian Vetiver celebrates the guiding sensitive hands that touch, feel, select and embody the world of true craftsmanship. Due to the Caribbean island’s hot, bright climate and rich, nutrient soil, Vetiver grows steady and abundantly all year. These conditions, paired with the timehonored expertise of the region’s farmers, are the driving force behind the country’s reputation for producing the most coveted Vetiver in the world.

Farmers meticulously unearth the plant, after growing for 12 to 18 months to a height of 50 - 150 cm and forming a dense root network up to 3 meters deep into the soil. Utilizing practices passed down through the generations, the cultivators then clean and dry the roots, before extracting the essential oils through steam distillation. The result: intensely fragrant oil with an earthy-woody aroma.

As the sixth fragrance of the Essenze Collection, the Haitian Vetiver construction is distinctively paired with exclusively grown Zegna Italian Bergamot from Calabria, Italy the common thread that unites the six scents of the Essenze Collection. The complete olfactive structure of Haitian Vetiver includes threads of Neroli for a masterful blend that infuses bright, uplifting character into the luxurious depth of Carrot Seed SFE and Orris.

Just as Ermenegildo Zegna uses only the finest fibers and fabrics to create its iconic fashion collection, the Essenze Collection is crafted from the most exquisite raw materials, recast as an exotic essence. Extending a work of hands from earth to atelier. From cultivation to fabrication.

Each fragrance in the Essenze Collection is housed in a modern glass bottle and features a custom label with a corresponding colored border that reflects the key notes in each scent. Essenze’s Haitian Vetiver will be available in January 2014 and has a retail price of $195.00 (4.2 fl oz). It will retail exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman Men’s Store in New York City, Neiman Marcus stores in San Francisco, Dallas, and Houston, and Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques, and be available online at BergdorfGoodman.com, NeimanMarcus. com and Zegna.com.

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WATCH YOUR BACK! BECAUSE YOUR

WALLET MAY FALL DANGEROUSLY in love WITH THESE BRANDS

By Stylist/Writer Sam Russell with The Wardrobe Department wardrobedept.com

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“Native Danger is the by-product of two personalities merged, TheGalaxy and TheVoid.”

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P eek into the creative world of Native Danger and you will buy into the authenticity of owner & founder Skyler Javier.

Firefighter by day and artistic genius by night, our nation’s capital is still blind-sided by how someone so cool and level-headed landed amongst them.

Native Danger is parkas, hooded jackets, tailored shirts, drop-pants, and uniquely shaped messenger bags evolved--muted and masculine. This stuff flies off the shelves at upscale boutiques as far away as Korea. The only danger we foresee is you looking too cool, too soon.

In a room full of Polo’s and blue blood etiquette, Skylar shines like a beacon of ingenious hope.

You will never view

DC the same way again.

The pressures of saving homes and lives by day greatly explains why Skyler created this outlet in his spare time. Lucky for us.

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first peek into the 2014 Safi Miran collection may cause a true fashion carnage. Once you do away with your entire handbag collection, you will want to start over with Safi Miran. Tossing out every bag you own will be worth it, trust us.

Founder Anna Miran got it right. Her culturally rich history and exposures to the finest in European luxury brought her to what we have proudly presented to you today.

Our jaded palate at Fashion Affair can find things often wrong with fashion accessories, but something about this was perfect to the touch. From the world of medicine to now fashion, the Safi Miran collection will not only get you well heeled, it will heal you.

Read about the owner and her background to see what we mean.

Shopping confidence restored, just as we promised.

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very fresh start deserves fresh apparel. ‘Top of the morning’ does not ring the same when you head out to gym in worn down armor.

Modern shapes and organic fabrics dominate the intent behind Core Creations. You will effortlessly find pieces for layering and/or stand-alone casual wear that doesn’t cause you to cringe when you run into that hottie at the grocery store.

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Come inside and read about Carrie and Kim, two amazing heads proving that strong, talented women know what’s best for their own bodies.

It’s time to stir you at the core and get you looking your best. Even when it’s no make-up day....

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nce your young ones catch wind of the latest goods to come from the team at iHome Audio & Disney: you may need to rethink some of your previous choices.

Stop what you are doing, grab a pen, and get ahead on that x-mas list.

This is a winner. Alarm clocks, iPod docks, mp3 docks, speaker systems, ear buds and headphones come to life in every corner of your domain.

The characters that you love intertwined with hub of your day.

Our faves at the Fashion Affair office would be a tie between Nightmare Before X-mas vs. Captain America Speakers. Gotta love ‘em both.

Are you listening Santa?

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T he classics always take our breath away.

PHELPS Clyde Messenger: Skillfully handcrafted in the USA, the Clyde Messenger is a classic sporty bag made in a 22 ounce waxed canvas with a glazed Italian cowhide bottom and trim. The bag is designed with both a web carrying straps with a leather strap closure and an adjustable web should strap with classic marine grade brass snap closure. The bag (14”W,11”H, 4”D) is spacious enough to carry laptops, folders and electronic accessories. The interior boasts a zip pocket organizer and a padded ‘pillow’ bottom for protection of electronics. The Clyde Messenger (MSRP $280) comes in khaki waxed canvas with tobacco leather accents.

At Fashion Affair, we bounce all over US-made materials and highly skilled craftsmen designs. That is at the core of the PHELPS brand.

From 1938 to 1950 William James Phelps created unique leather belts, bags, and women’s apparel in 2 east coast factories. The workers were local and many were WW ll veterans; the work ethic was high.

Not much has changed today under the design direction of the nephew, Thomas.

Gatherings at the manor would be incomplete this summer without adding Phelps Leather to the commingle. Pairs well with two-tone oxfords and full lipped British Blokes with winning smiles.

Excuse me, lost my train of thought.

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encanto Photographed by Daniel Cuccia | danielecuccia.com Hair and MUA: Nisso International | Model: Slavena mihaylova Designer: Natasha Zinko | Headpiece Designer: NiNa Rai Mua Assistant: Caterina Mannarino | Henna Artist: Nighte Kazim Art director: Nisso International

keif | kaif | glamour | glamor | sweetheart

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Photographed by Daniel Cuccia Hair and MUA: Nisso International | Model: Slavena mihaylova Designer: Natasha Zinko | Headpiece Designer: NiNa Rai Mua Assistant: Caterina Mannarino | Henna Artist: Nighte Kazim Art director: Nisso International

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DSTLD [dis-til’d] Premium Denim, the audacious newcomer to the men’s and women’s premium denim market, is determined to challenge the archaic practice of fashion retail through crafting a uniquely intimate, impeccably modern, thoroughly premium pair of jeans starting at just $65. DSTLD (meaning stripped of unnecessary elements) does exactly what its name suggests – removes traditional retail impurities, like the middleman and the markup, leaving behind the essential elements of denim: high-quality material, expert tailoring, and you.

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What’s left is a phenomenally fitting, primo pair of jeans at 1/3 the traditional retail cost. Supplying top-tier style to clientele through its sleek online flagship, DSTLD also offers a home fitting experience – becoming one of the first premium denim brands to adopt a complimentary at-home trial program.

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ELEVATED PREMIUM DENIM FROM $65

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Naja products are characterized by unexpected attention to detail—the kind of detailing found only in luxury brands. From our memory foam cups, to our interior bra prints, to our ultrasonic sealed bra straps— we take pride in our artistry.

But we don’t believe you should have to pay $80+ for a high quality bra.

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Earrings: Closet by Christobal, Ruffle collar button down shirt: Closet by Christobal.

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on the cover

GOBOLD , YOUNG WOMAN Street Style Meets Color Blocking

Photographed by: Steven Paul | StevenPhotography.com Models: Michelle Dantas @ RED NYC & Stephanie P. @ Major Hair: Darren & Sasha Bay | Stylist: Closet by Christobal | Makeup: Daniel Bayu

We’re having an epic block party moment. A color-blocking party, that is. The vivid neon and super-saturated primary hues, paired with graphic, structural accessories, are this summer’s quintessential street style look. When it came to capturing this trend, photographer Steven Paul did not have to look far for inspiration.

“Just yesterday while walking down Orchard Street on the Lower East Side, I saw models on their day off pairing bold tangerine nail polish with electric blue eye shadow with boxy, bright violet blouses with structural white pants,” said Paul. “The sleek sharp silhouette is everywhere this summer.”

And while traditional color blocking can be somewhat severe, when it came to capturing this oh-so-very of-the-moment look, Paul was not afraid to add playful ruffles and texture. Working closely with the up-and-coming stylist company Closet by Christobal, Paul and his team created a unique look.

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Low-rise teal herring pants & ruffle collar button down shirt: Closet by Christobal Shoes, belt, earrings, hat: Closet by Christobal Ring: Elizabeth Bayu

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“‘Closet by Christobal’ was the perfect partner for this shoot,” says Paul. “The bold strokes, vivid colors and larger-than-life silhouettes could not be more now.

This style perfectly highlights the young New York woman’s passion for action, excitement and literally living life on the edge.”

Christobal has worked with a number of upand-coming stylists and designers, including Pedro Garnica (designer for DKNY), Gerry Graham, Greg Taylor (founder of Walish Gooshe), Rosie Kim Production and Antony Henderson, a stylist for rapper, Eve.

Full length overcoat paired with white & cheetah striped tuxedo pants and shoes: Closet by Christobal Rhinestone earrings, cuff and necklace: Crystal Walker

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Dress: Closet by Christobal Earrings and necklace: Crystal Walker Shoes: Closet by Christobal Ring: Elizabeth Bayu

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LEFT: Black low-rise herring pants & color block blazer: Closet by Christobal Necklace: Crystal Walker Shoes: Custom by JPratt Footwear RIGHT: Yellow tuxedo pants paired with a color blocked blazer and 4 tier ruffle top waist dress: Closet by Christobal Necklace and earrings: Crystal Walker Gold ring and Victorian Jeweled Cuff: Elizabeth Bayu

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Paul personally selected models Michelle Dantas of RED NYC and Stephanie P of Major Model for their strong personalities.

“I need two powerful, iconic women who could carry the strong structural stylings while still be feminine and sexy,” said Paul. “Michelle and Stephanie perfectly achieved this look.”

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When it came to re-creating the neon color-block makeup trend dominating New York streets this summer, Paul turned to professional makeup artist Daniel Bayu. With more than 13 years of industry experience, Bayu understands perfectly how to take the ofthe-moment street look and translate this to a professional photo shoot. This look is all about deconstructing the typical lip or eye that we’ve been seeing for years.

“Color-blocking makeup is liberating because you can throw many of the traditional rules for makeup right out the window,” said Bayu. “We went crazy with bold colors and then vamped up the look with darker magentas and teals, like mixing a matte lip with fuchsia eye shadow.”

White stroke earrings: Closet by Christobal Color Block Blazer: Closet by Christobal

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Full length overcoat paired with white and cheetah striped tuxedo pants, low-rise teal herring pants paired with ruffle collar button down shirt: Closet by Christobal Rhinestone earrings, cuff and necklace: Crystal Walker Yellow hoop earrings and belts: Closet by Christobal Gold ring: Elizabeth Bayu

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To complete the look, Paul worked with Darren and Sasha Bay for hair styling and accessorizing. Paul has a long history of collaborating on photo shoots with celebrity stylists (and twins!) Darren and Sasha, and the threesome’s easy rapport clearly resonated with this shoot.

“We’re natural collaborators, which made it easy to creates several distinct looks that mixed the architectural elements of color-blocking with playful design aesthetics, like feathers and mesh fascinators,” said Paul. “To complete the bold statement, we opted for over-sized necklaces, towering platform heels, and architectural earrings.”

The result: edgy, provocative photographs that playful push the limits of color-blocking and perfectly take this trend from the streets to the pages of our fashion magazine.

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Let’s face it. How many of you are tired of carrying your phones, wallets, keys, ID cards all the time and every time you have to go make a grocery run or workout? Finally there is a solution. Call it your “third hand” or the invisible helper. We call it the Dbelt .

Free yourself with the newest addition to the world of athletic apparel. The DBELT, named for its co-founder Danielle Etienne, revolutionizes the way the world wears, utilizes, and looks at fitness apparel. By introducing a fashionable and wearable accessory in the form of a belt that safely and securely fits all your essentials, the DBELT hopes to re-envision the fashion and fitness community.

The DBELT eliminates the need for the busy, on-the-go woman to choose what to carry along. With multiple compartments, and the addition of a portal where electronic devices are easily accessible, the DBELT effortlessly holds all your essentials. Worn confidently and comfortably, allowing for an easy transition from the gym to daily activities, the DBELT aims to completely replace bulkier alternatives and change the way women look at their fitness apparel.

Before the DBELT, there was a choice to be made: either sacrifice design for functionality or practicality for style. Now the DBELT merges the two as never before, creating a solution for both the athletic and the style savvy. With a 4” wide band that easily holds all your essentials and an adjustable, comfortable fabric composed of 70% breathable cotton and 30% spandex, the DBELT has been designed to combine practicality, functionality, and technology with a sleek, modern aesthetic, making it a fashionable addition to the world of fitness apparel.

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In 2012, Etienne, a working mother and fashion industry insider with over two decades of experience, joined forces with powerhouse Michael Rabinowitz, original founder of the luxury lingerie line Le Myst¨¨re. This dynamic team behind the DBELT is strongly in tune with the needs of their female clientele, staying abreast of both fashion and fitness trends. In an effort to merge fashion and function, Etienne and Rabinowitz sought the guidance of experts in both fitness and fashion design, contributing to the chic design of the DBELT. Stay current with DBELT happenings; look out for the official launch via Facebook and Twitter (@thedbelt), and get your fitness tips and inspiration from their Pinterest page (@thedbelt). For more information about the brand, visit dbelt.com .

Be Fit. Be Free.

Be Fashionable. $39.95

Available in the following sizes: P24 - 27in = 61 - 69cm S28 - 31in = 71 - 79cm M32 - 35in = 81 - 89cm L36 - 40in = 91 - 101cm XL41 - 45in = 104 - 114cm

The Future of the Fashion Psychology Field Part II b y

D a w n n

K a r e n

linkedin.com/in/dawnnkaren | Cell: 646-504-1730 twitter.com/FashPsycSucc instagram.com/FashPsycSucc FashionPsychologySuccess.com

The field of Fashion Psychology is evolving. Here are several frequently asked questions about my work as a Fashion Psychologist.

Are you a Fashion Blogger?

I am a Fashion Psychologist. I am not the following: -A Fashion/Wardrobe Stylist -A Fashion Blogger -A Fashion Writer -A Fashion PR -A Model -An Image Consultant

What are possible settings that a Fashion Psychologist can work in?

-A set of a commercial -A photo shoot -A brand/advertising campaign -An office/skype consult

What types of clientele have you had as a Fashion Psychologist?

-Politicians -Judges -TV News Anchor -Business Owners and their Staff -Every Day People

The field of Fashion Psychology will begin its lecture series in NYC at the University of Fashion, Founded by the former chairperson of the famed NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Francesca Sterlacci. If you would like the Fashion Psychology field lecture series to stop at your University, please email info@fashionpsychologysuccess.com.

Dawnn Karen, M.A., B.A. is a Fashion Psychologist from Columbia University and the Founder of the field of Fashion Psychology. Fashion Psychology Success is based in NYC, yet services clientele worldwide.

Do you reveal the clientele that you have worked with?

As a Psychologist there is a level of discretion and confidentiality with clients.

What types of issues have you addressed as a Fashion Psychologist?

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LIVING MINDFULLY Yesterday I sat on my deck after work and enjoyed an iced tea. It was a breezy evening, the wind chimes were singing and the birds were chirping. It was the first time in a while that I sat alone on the deck and just relaxed for a minute or two. As I sat there, I realized that the planted herbs in the pots next to me have gotten quite large and that the rhododendrons, which were blooming just a few days ago, were dropping to the ground. I then realized that in the hustle and bustle of life, I had not stopped to admire them. I initially wanted to blame it on the time of the year school is winding down, I have two children playing sports, school plays, end of the year parties, picnics, etc. But then I reminded myself that, although some times of the year are more hectic than others, I was to blame for not taking a few minutes a day to stop and smell the roses. As I sat on the deck, I took a few conscious moments to really stop and pay attention to my surroundings. In the far distance I was able to hear a dog barking, I heard the rustling of the leaves on the trees as the breeze blew, I was able to smell the peppermint from the small herb garden next to me. In a world that is so focused on producing, achieving, and just juggling life, I think it is a good reminder that we all need to take a few moments every day to just stop and be mindful of what is around us. For even in our busiest moments, we can be fully present and aware.

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inner fashion & beauty

with Alicia R. Camlibel, Ph.D., LPC, Psychotherapist Alicia Camlibel | aliciacamlibelphd.com facebook.com/AliciaRCamlibelPhdLPC

2014 has been called The Year of Mindful Living.

The literature on mindfulness asserts that practicing mindfulness reduces stress, reduces anxiety, and reduces our experience from pain.

It increases our ability to focus, it helps people get over mental blocks, and it enhances the job of living. Being mindful helps people make better food choices, improves their love lives, and be better parents. Practicing mindfulness is healing to the body and mind. Mindfulness is being fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

It is observing but suspending judgment. It is the focus on the here and now. It is honoring ourselves, just as we are in that moment.

There is no better time to practice mindfulness than now. Take advantage of the lazy, hazy, dog days of summer. Take the time to slow down a bit. Take a few minutes every morning and every evening to get comfortable and be present. You can close your eyes, focus on your breathing, and just observe what is happening in your body. If your mind wanders, just remind yourself to bring it back to your breath. Remember there is no ego or judgment involved, just observation. One can also take a

few minutes each day to focus on the moment. When outside, focus on the green grass, the blue sky, the sounds of nature. When eating, focus on the color of the food, the texture, the taste. Like anything, start out slowly in shorter periods of time and with practice your ability to be mindful will increase.

So as I finish up this article and get ready to send in pictures to school of my 3 beautiful children on the first day of school, I ask myself, “Where did the time go?” I try my best to be present and aware. I try my best to live in the moment. However, as I look back upon the last few years I am beginning to wonder if I was as present and mindful as I could have been.

However, with this newfound realization I am going to make an effort to be more mindful and aware. I urge you to do the same. Take a few minutes, wherever you are, and focus. Focus on your breath, focus on the smells and colors, and focus on the sounds of the wind or your children laughing. Take time to let it all sink in. Be mindful, be aware, and enjoy, for it is really in the blink of an eye that it all flies by!

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From Montauk to St. Barths: Royal Native Provides Warm Weather Wardrobe for Wherever the Fabulous Roam Neo-ethnic looks have emerged as one of the key trends with modern day tribal accents surfacing across collections. The Royal Native takes this trend to African wax print shorts, bags, pants, and shirts. By bringing together bright prints with chic and simple cuts that flatter every body type, The Royal Native has the must-have for your current summer wardrobe. Rock out in prints this summer and stay on trend with The Royal Native, a collection offering a colorful array of shorts. Mix up colors and prints and show off your legs with these chic shorts. All shorts are $110.

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Queen Bee Short in Cairo $110.00

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HIPCOLLECTION Peruvian Violet Ayala is once again expanding her boundaries, bringing the Hip Collection to an all new terrain. This time resulting in the most irregular fusion of nearly tribal symbolism with an almost Art Nouveau feel.

Materials Used: Glass beads, crystals, mineral stones, fabric Metal: Tarnish-resistant hypo-allergenic Earrings: Tarnish-resistant hypo-allergenic Care: Silver cleaner cloth, avoid any contact with water or prolonged exposure to heat Line changes: Completely new each season

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exclusive interview with

International FOOTWEAR ARTIST

BLOW

Heels are promoting sex all around us. They have become synonym with sexual displays of various kinds. Kobi is showing this in the most outspoken way by creating a shoe shaped as an inflatable sex doll and naming it “Blow”. $1960.00

Kobi Levi, more than a cobbler, more than a designer, but rather a sculptor of shoes has been following his passion long before he graduated from Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design in Jerusalem in 2001. He began freelancing, and in his spare time creating his signature innovations that have turned the world of shoe design upside down. Now, fresh off his exhibit with the Northamptom Museum, Kobi Levi talks about art, shoes, Lady Gaga and what’s next.

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q &a Fashion Affair:

You first began designing shoes while in high school and using cardboard, what drove you, even then, in your fascination with shoe design?

Kobi Levi:

I first envisioned shoes as sculptures, related to my art rather than a product.

They weren’t wearable then, just concepts and drawings. I remember wondering, being curious as to what it might be like if they were real, wearable shoes. It was while I was in college that I decided that shoes were my art form and that I wanted them to be both real footwear and artistic expression.

FA: How much impact did having your

boots be worn by Lady Gaga in her “Born this Way” music video have on your ability to strike out on your own and have your own studio?

KL: In April 2010, I began a simple blog

page with some uploaded images. Before that, only my friends and family saw my “shoe creatures.” Shortly thereafter, I began receiving a ton of emails from magazines, books, museums, and individuals interested in them. I was so surprised and flattered! And then about a year later I got the request from Lady Gaga to send in a design. After that, the interest just poured in and never stopped!

All this made me realize that my work was becoming more familiar to people, especially after being featured in “Born This Way”. At that point, I decided I would open the studio in order to offer people the opportunity to order my shoe creatures.

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FA: Your designs are much more

avant-garde with shoes resembling swans and singers with blonde pony tails and slides. What kind of woman or situation do you envision for which your shoes to be worn?

KL: Now that I know people are

watching, it has become even more exciting. I like putting out teasers before revealing a new design and let people take part in the “game.” A woman who chooses to wear my designs is one who likes fashion and a sexy, glamorous look, but has a sense of humor about it. She enjoys the attention and the conversation the shoe will create and she is not trying to fit to a standard fashion model, but create her own.

FA: Before you were able to focus on

your own designs, you were a freelance designer. What kind of shoes were your ‘bread and butter’ during this time of you trying to establish your name and your own style?

KL: I collaborated with various

companies and followed their customer profiles. There were men’s sporty casual designs as well as women’s fashionable colorful designs. All very commercial, of course. I still collaborate with companies on different projects – I like to work with other people as it brings about new ideas and products.

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FA: Having an exhibit in the

Northampton Museum, which houses the largest shoe collection in the world, is a huge honor.

What does that mean to you?

Which shoes did you give to them to exhibit and why?

KL: The current exhibition has more than 50 of my designs, some of them never before seen like a new bicycle inspired shoe designed especially for this event. It is a huge honor.

Their own collection is amazing, it makes me feel like a part of shoe history and that I am creating a legacy. I had a mini exhibition here 2 years and it was then that we discussed the option of a bigger show. Now here it is and I’m very happy with it – they did a great job with their research, display, and presentation.

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Heels are promoting sex all around us.

They have become synonym with sexual displays of various kinds. Kobi is showing this in the most outspoken way by creating a shoe shaped as an inflatable sex doll and naming it “Blow”. $1960.00

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WRITE

While writing notes in my old-school notebook, my pencil fell down and a new design popped in my mind. This new design combines a pencil stiletto with a standard paper notebook upper. The “edges” are the basis for this design. The heel top-piece as an eraser at the top of the pencil, and the upper with lines pattern and “folded corners bow tie”. $800.00

“A woman who chooses to wear my designs is one who likes fashion and a glamorous look, but has a sense of humor about it...

BANANA

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Kobi saw the banana as a slipper, inviting the feet to slip inside and flaunt its bright color.

The heel, which is shaped as one of the peels, completes the silhouette of the fruit and keeps the design as true as possible to its inspiration. $1400.00

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COFFEEPORCELAIN

Black hot coffee pouring from the white delicately decorated pot. The contrast of the colors makes this design so alive, it seems like it really is in motion. Kobi captured and framed a single moment in time to create this unique shape and the illusion of movement. $1960.00

She enjoys the attention and the conversation the shoe will create and she is not trying to fit to a standard fashion model, but create her own.�

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FA: Where do you find most of your inspiration?

KL: I find inspiration for life all around me: objects, animals, people, architecture, daily situations, concepts I want to show through my work. I “live my work”, it is a part of everything and not a separate job.

FA: What is your design process?

How does one of your designs become a concept and grow into actuality?

KL: It is a very long and demanding process, but when I see the fantasy come to life, it’s all been worth it! I start with 2D drawings from various angles, then continue to a 3D model – doing things like choosing the tooling, testing pattern cuts, carving the heels, and making sure all the parts fit each other perfectly. Modifications and “tweaking” happen along the way. When everything is the way I want it, both technically and aesthetically, I cut and assemble the final pair.

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VIOLIN Specially designed

for the “8 variations for Stradivari” exhibition at Cremona, Italy (May 2013), this style is Kobi’s view of the classic instrument.

The brown leather mimics the warmness of carved wood and with “strings” up the heel and S-shaped “holes” on the insole and sole, the transformation into a shoe shape is complete. $1630.00

HARP BlACK

This design is inspired by the classic harp.

Like the instrument itself, it is shaped around an empty space, where the main details are placed to complete and emphasize the overall look. $1500.00 (also available in brown)

FA: What is the greatest FA: How often does a design a fail, or challenge that you face in designing these shoes that often seem to defy gravity and physics?

KL: I have to admit

that the process can be stressful because with some mistakes or accidents, it can mean starting everything all over again. Each stage must be carefully constructed, no rushing, no compromising, otherwise it’s visible in the end result.

perhaps have to be reworked, before you know that something truly innovative will meet both form and function? How do you cope with those challenges or failures?

KL: As I mentioned, the process is

very long, with problems constantly being addressed and “treated” during the development so that technical and aesthetic corrections are part of the process. If something can fail, it is mainly because the design is not distinct or complete enough, which is usually determined in the 2D sketch stage before all the technical aspects happen in the 3D stage.

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ANIMALlover SHARK Just like in the deep

waters, Kobi’s shark is smooth, shiny and scary with its threatening jaws.

The front fin informs of its arrival and alerts you just before the jaws lurking at the back open up to take a bite. $1680.00 (also available in a men’s style!)

FLAMINGO Elegantly posing on one leg, the

Flamingo is a famous icon. Kobi focused his attention on its long legs and crafted a unique heel which combines their image with a familiar stiletto shape.

The Flamingo upper is made from pink glossy leather, which mimics it’s wet and slippery body. $1960.00

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TOUCAN The huge orange beak may be at the back side of the shoe, but it surely is its most flamboyant and attractive feature.

The balance between the elegant front and the wild heel make this style fun, accessible and wearable. $1800.00

MIAO

This design captures the grace and elegance in a cat’s movement while stretching its limbs. Many actually see it as a dog. Either way, it seems so alive you expect it to jump in a giant leap. The playful tail and pink bell strap add character and personality. $2100.00

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FA: Where do you see yourself going next? What is your next challenge, hope, or dream?

KL: I’m working on another line, this one to be

produced in a factory. I want to offer a more accessible product in addition to the studio and custom made per order line. The new line will still have my signature look, my artistic touch, I can’t help it… but it will be more fashionable in the sense of fitting into total, mainstream look. It will only be when one truly focuses on the shoe that the image will become noticeable.

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What hides lumps, bumps and bulges, and can be found in nearly every woman’s wardrobe? You got it: Shapewear. But is it just skin-deep? Does it have any positive or long-term benefits?

Perhaps few people know more about the cosmetic changes and health benefits obtainable from wearing compression garments than Vera Watkins, founder of Vera Vasi Shapewear. For decades she has grown her company, supplying medical-grade compression wear to plastic surgeons and their patients around the world as a tool for skin retraction and smoothness postsurgery.

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“Many people own tight-fitting athletic wear or body suits, but these are not true compression garments,” Watkins said. “A properly designed medical-grade compression garment applies an exact amount of pressure to the body and provides several immediate and major long-term benefits when properly fitted and worn.”

There are two wow-factors users experience the first time they snuggle into a properly fitted bodysuit. The biggest ‘wow factor’ of the new Vera Vasi line is the comfort of the garment, along with an instant drop in dress size.

“Women are overjoyed because there is no discomfort or feeling of being squeezed,” Watkins said. “Their bodies look slimmed, shaped and smooth, and they can wear the garment as long as they like, even sleep in it, because the Vera Vasi bodysuit becomes like a true second skin.

Women literally forget they’re wearing it. Many of our styles can completely replace a woman’s bra and panties and provide that beautiful smooth silhouette.”

With long-term wear, users experience a second wow factor: permanent body change. Clinical studies have proven that when compression clothing was worn for at least six to eight hours daily for a six-to 12-month period, permanent reshaping was achieved.

Watkins said permanent reshaping happens due to three factors: Improved Circulation: When the tissues around a vein are compressed, muscle and tissue movements around the vein are magnified, and blood flow is enhanced, allowing more oxygen and nutrients in and forcing out waste products. What is the result? Wearers feel more energetic. Studies have shown that energy output increases by as much as 10-to 40-percent, however, too much compression can interrupt circulation.

Micro-Massage: The micro-massage effect is a stimulation of skin and the fluid under it that allows the body to process the fluid, smooth any tissue under the skin, and help the skin retract to its prior shape. In the Vera Vasi line, the micro-massage effect is responsible for the immediate reduced appearance of cellulite in the areas covered by the garment.

Physical Comfort: The properly constructed, ultra-soft medical grade compression fabric provides multi-dimensional stretch and mimics the human skin by ‘giving’ with the body’s natural movements, which provides the wearer with continuous comfort and a desire to wear the garment 24/7. There is an additional element built into the shapewear: COOLMAX moisture management.

Fabric aids the skin in its normal cooling and drying process by absorbing, wicking and evaporating body moisture, which keeps the skin continuously cool, dry and comfortable. An anti-microbial protection agent controls odor, mold, fungus and mildew.

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“Think of a compression garment as your wedding ring,” Watkins said. “How long have you been wearing your ring without thinking about it? Now look at how it’s been gently and permanently compressing your ring finger for all these past years and has actually changed the thickness of your finger. Putting on your Vera Vasi bodysuit for the first time is going to be very much like sliding on your wedding ring for the first time. One day you’re going to look back and remember those events as two of the most important things that ever happened to you.”

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The world is a great, big place full of wonder and possibilities, most of which we have yet to explore. With our newly minted column, “Wanderlust,” we hope to introduce you to locations new and old, trendy and vintage. So, whether you are taking time for yourself or suddenly find your business travel bag in hand and en route to one of our eclectic locations, we will get you all the dish and even show you how to dress like the locals.

Our July Issue would like to welcome you... to the beautiful splendor... of Napa Valley. PART I...

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“

Doug White knows Napa like nobody I’ve ever met— and I’ve literally written the book on Wine Country.

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- John Vlahides Writer for Condé Nast

Doug White Tour Guide with “Beyond The Label”

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Beyond T he La bel | Doug White | 707.363.4023 | btlnv.com If you want to go beyond the label and get to the heart of what Napa Valley is about, that would be Doug White.

Founder of Beyond The Label and aficionado of Napa Valley, lay back and prepare for a unique tour usually reserved for the well-heeled. Doug is a native of this region and sets up luxury town cars that whisk you away to a secret Napa Valley. He evens knows how to skip all the weekend traffic.

Doug and his elite caravan will pick you up from The Napa River Inn and tour you through wine country, wine caves, private lunches and that is just the beginning. The wealth of knowledge in his mind about Napa will be that rich icing on the cake.

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield rely on Doug for every trip in this region to light the way. You should too. Wine Vintners are the celebrities in this land, and Doug has the low down on everybody and everything.

Beyond The Label has a deeply intrinsic way of introducing newcomers to Napa.

Good fortuity must have brought you to this read and Doug will be the perfect co-host for this two-part adventure.

Napa Valley will surprise you, there is more than a good harvest popping up here......

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TRAVEL TIP!

Oakland airport is the suggested route to take. Rent a car, Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley will prove much too scenic to not conquer by your own chariot. A little over an hour and you will have arrived to the quiet, heavenly enclave of Downtown Napa Valley.

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leasantly nestled in the upscale casual Riverfront District, Napa River Inn is that daydream poured into your wishes.

Every step along the way says, please stay forever. It’s the way a luxury boutique hotel should be.

The Napa River Inn will beguile your senses in every way possible. Opt for a room with a view of the river so you can see the light mist in the morning. The mountains serve effortlessly as the perfect, picturesque backdrop.

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Napa River Inn is Downtown Napa’s highest Michelin rated hotel.

Rave reviews may attract you, but the laid back, upscale casual way of living may make you want to stay a couple of extra days.

There was too much shopping for us to explore in a short weekend, the outlet malls only a 5 minute drive from this hotel.

Everyone boasts of the wine country when you mention Napa.

Nothing has prepared you for the quality shopping, Michelin rated eateries and.........that Napa River Inn Spa. *** Eatiries Near-by: Celadon, Fish Story, Morimoto, Grace’s Table

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he locals love Napa River Inn for meetings and group functions.

Easy parking and attention to details anchored in a classical architectural setting has made this space a staple since it’s grand opening in 2000.

Tourists in the know love it for all the obvious reasons. It’s spacious rooms and 5-star service is unparalleled.

Since the space is relatively new, everything resonates to the same drum. Crisp at every turn, there is no worn down duration to your experience here.

Pet Friendly!

No need for your pet to stay in the doghouse while you’re away.

Feel free to bring your four-legged loved one, it will be the ultimate treat!

Inquire with the team of experts at Napa River Inn to discuss occupancy and availability for The Hatt Hall and The Keig Boardroom. All catering needs and audio visual services are also available.

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resh off the plane, one may not feel so garden-fresh at all. Downtown Napa Valley’s Number one Boutique Inn plays host to a gem of an experience. To get you back in alignment in a unique way is, “Adjust Your Frequency”.

It’s what healing therapist Joanne does best.

In a boutique space, adjacent to the parking lot is The Spa At Napa River Inn. An irresistible menu of healing, organic and unique ways of getting you centered await your review.

Foot soaks, therapeutic massages and specialty treatments are abound. The Spa uses organic, wild-harvested and hand-milled products---more on that in the part-two August issue of our travel adventure.

Two guests at the bakery next door mentioned the Be Pampered Body Treatment to us earlier that day.

Dry exfoliation, body butters, tea bag eye compress and more was all we kept hearing about. Until the discovery of “Adjust”.

“Adjust Your Frequency” would prove the correct course in every way of the word. From deep massage work, to deep chakra work, the shift in everything weighing on you will be apparent. Tuning forks, aromatherapy, guided meditation, chakra therapies mixed with massage is an experience like no other.

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Our tour guide Doug White suggested this spa. Follow our lead and your excursion to Napa Valley will also be destined for success and chakra adjustment. Napa is full of delicious secrets.

Be Pampered Body Treatment 75 minutes for $165 90 minutes for $195

Adjust Your Frequency

75 minutes $165 90 minutes $195

* Inquire about in room pricing and availability * Spa Packages Available

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Free Breakfast Delivered to Your Room Wireless Speaker in Your Shower - Compatible w/ Your Bluetooth | 66 Classically Details Rooms | Conference Facilities | River Front Plaza | Private Balconies Available

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our suite will smell fresh like home, as though you were the first to inhabit the space. Both suites on both sides of us were occupied with guests, yet we could not hear a thing. Well insulated walls means you will sleep like a baby.

The fireplace in the room added to the mood at night and the chill of the AC during the warmer summer day suggested that one should close the curtains and sleep in.

The silence will give you that option.

Aim high ( that would be the 3rd floor), the elevator is quick and the views will be worth it.

Loved the shelf space above the head of the bed for my cell phone.

Love is always in the details. That Keurig coffee machine in the room will come in handy when you have to catch the first flight back home!

**See if a room with a clawfoot tub is available!!

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ake Plate is just a few feet from the Napa River Inn. Host to brands like Trina Turk and Kate Spade, something is sure to come home with you. Forget to pack your favorite dress on purpose as the team here has what is current and colorful.

You asked for a reason to break in that new credit card.

Main street in Downtown Napa is ideal for that day of reckoning.

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GET THE LOOK!

Cake Plate

730 Main Street Napa, California cakeplateonline.com

** Follow Cake Plate on Facebook! Fresh styles popping up daily for those that cannot make the trip. Dress like you came off of vacation anyway....

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Other Notable Finds: • Michael Holmes Designs: LIKEN Gallery - 606 Main Street (Riverfront Side) • The Playful Garden - 1201 First Street • Napa Premium Outlets - 629 Factory Stores Dr

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obert Graham and more available at Scott Lyall & Helen Lyall.

If the smell of fine art and quality clothing pulled you to Main street, you are not alone. Helen Lyall for her and Scott Lyall for him is the perfect break you need from each other.

Uniquely tailored and colorful brands like Robert Graham are paramount here, it’s typical convertible wear when touring the vineyards in Napa. A dapper dinner date may be waiting a little bit longer for her at the Fish Story bar if she spotted the Marie Lyall Shoe Boutique next door.

Dress like a local or dress like a tourist on this Napa adventure. The pictures will tell the truth.

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“Color is fun, Color is just plain gorgeous, a gourmet meal for the eye; the window of the soul.”

- Rachel Wolf

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BLOCKING color

- by Jeni Tetamore

It would be impossible to discuss color blocking without first introducing the influence of the artist Piet Mondrian. Born March 7, 1872 in Amersoort, The Netherlands, he was a prolific painter beginning in the late 1880s and continuing until his death in New York in 1944. He was one of the founders of the Dutch modern movement De Stijl and is recognized for the purity of his abstractions. His radical simplification of the elements in his paintings reflected what he saw as the spiritual order underlying the visible world, creating a clear, universal aesthetic language within his art.

However, it was in the 1920s that Mondrian reduced his shapes to the rectangles and lines and his color palette to the most fundamental basics and into almost the pure abstraction that we have come to know as “color blocking” that Yves St. Laurent made famous in the 60s.

Named the “Mondrian Day Dress,” Yves St. Laurent took what had been a sack dress as it evolved into a modified shift and created this signature piece of epic dressmaking. The planarity of the dress was an ideal field for color blocks and his feat of innovation was setting in each block of wool jersey, piecing in order to create the semblance of the Mondrian order and to accommodate the body by imperceptibly hiding all the shaping in the grid of the seams. Therefore, there are no side seams or hem as would be in a traditional dressmaking and the shoulder seams are

worked into the blocking. This iconic dress can be still be seen at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This original Mondrian color blocking was founded on Mondrian’s artistic principles, or what became known as Neoplasticism – a philosophy rooted in his awareness of Theosophy (or that knowledge of God may be achieved through spiritual ecstasy, direct intuition, or special individual relationships).

Mondrian had a rather simplistic, though not simple, theory of universal style that should be founded on the elementary philosophies of life as well as of art – the right angle and straight lines and that pigmentation must be primary or in not true colors (white, gray, black, red, yellow, and blue). From 1921 on, Mondrian only painted using primary colors combined with black lines and white planes in his efforts to create the “equivalence of reality.” While initially this may seem limiting, Mondrian’s body of work is extensive, complex, and profound and his influence on fashion and home decorating has been immense.

Color blocking, as a fashion trend, tends to emerge along with the popularity of cubism and pop art, and the last few years has seen the reinvigoration of these retro movements. Its bright, geometric style is enjoying its resurgence because of its wonderful graphic elements of bold, often clashing colors on a global scale. And the truly fantastic thing is that color blocking is truly “gender neutral”. Men and women alike can wear it without compromising their own tastes and sense of self.

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Jacket/Vintage Leggings/H&M Shoes/Paper Fox

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HOW TO WEAR IT

Monochromatic – This is when you take similar, but perhaps clashing colors, and pair them up. You keep the colors bold, even if you tend toward pastel tones. Think bright.

Clashing – You mix orange, pink, purple, green… you name it! No two pieces are the same. You don’t try to match your shoes to your handbag to your jacket. Rather each individual piece is its own statement. Keep your makeup to a minimum, though. Let your clothes be the statement and your facial enhancements be neutral.

Roland Mouret Spring 2014

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Mondrian – Primary colors on a white plain and black lines. While Yves St. Laurent was the first, he was certainly not the only to experiment with Mondrian style. You can even just do something simple like a t-shirt if you just want to dip your toe in the color blocking pool before you attempt something bolder!

Christian Louboutin’s Mondrian Wedge (no longer available for purchase)

SHIRTDRESS by MISSGUIDED youronlyblackswan.com

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ecofriendlyfreckles 1970s Mod Mondrian Flats

$75.00

KiaFilStudios

Color Block Necklace

$37.00

NeOnKiSsEsInC Girl’s Dress $99.99+

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COLOR BLOCKING on Etsy...

Images courtesy of designers on Etsy.com

mainlymostly Small Color Block Zipper Pouch Green Diagonal

$20.00

LilStinkerDesign

iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5s, 5C Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 Color Block case $17.99+

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Chunky Bib Necklace $105.00

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Jessica Illustration (watercolor) on etsy.com

print/$25.00

COLOR BLOCKI Botao Sectional Pieces Cb2.com/$299-$699

Jillian Rene Decor jillianrenedecor.com Set $160.00 brit.co Design Tea Party designteaparty.com

Color Block 16” Pillow cb2.com/$12.99

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ING AT HOME

Mareike Boehmer “Color Blocking II” Woven Area Rug kessinhouse.com /$34.00 to $104.30

It’s super easy to decorate with color blocking, adding a chic, modern touch to any room in your home. You can start small with simple things like a wall print, pillow, or throw rug and eventually move up to plane painting and more! Again, start small and work your way up. Use the same theory you used when dressing. Think bright and bold, compare and contrast, and make sure that you love it, but now you will carry colors throughout the room so that they are pleasing to the eye and create the energetic or soothing space that you desire.

The New Century Modern Lamp: Caravan Pacific apartmenttherapy.com $500.00

Color Blocking Magnets cuppacolor.etsy.com $24.00

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model of the

MONTH

Photographed by Aidan NWorks

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’ve always been a busy girl. Maybe even a little hyper active, certainly always in action. It’s probably a good thing that my parents got me interested in singing and dancing at a young age so that I had a place to focus all of that energy. After my first performance at the age of 8, I realized that I found a way to entertain an audience while attaining positive attention.

However, it hasn’t been an easy road to travel. As a woman who is Afro-Caribbean (I was born in Martinique, although I live in Paris now), I often struggle with feeling alone and discouraged.

There are times when being a black woman is very difficult, and I must strive against past, common fears and prejudices.

In addition to modeling in France, Africa, and Martinique, I also work in radio and movies. I have a radio program where I perform under the name JahJah Rose and, with my team, I use film videos inside my talk show and during entertainments for viewers who chose to watch during a webcast. Additionally, I have appeared in movies with Gérard Depardieu, Tim Roth, and Vincent Cassel. I’m excited to say that I am also preparing to appear on television in the near future. It’s a new challenge for me.

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Photographed by Marc Hervouet

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mathilde

CONCY “My first and biggest dream has always been to be respected and recognized as inspirational. So I have tailored my career to reach as many people as possible in order to show there is more to me than what they might see.”

Photographed by Rodrigue Laventure

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Photographed by Jean-Luc Clemessy MUA: An Nguyen

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“Sometimes life isn’t easy, but hard work pays off and I’m so grateful that I’ve had my family and the energy to pursue it all.”

Photographed by Dov Tobali MUA Juliette

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mathilde

CONCY

To be considered, submit your story and best work to Model@FashionAffairMagazine.com

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CHROMA Photography: Jake Hicks Photography | jakehicksphotography.com Model: Romanie Smith | romaniesmith.com - MUA: ChandniMUA | Chandni-MUA.com Styling: Red Lingerie & Yellow Lingerie by Fred & Ginger | fredandginger.com White Lingerie by Secrets in Lace | secretsinlace.eu

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ITALIAN FASHION

ACADEMY

Ahmed Elashriy presents designs by

Photographed by Khaled Hamdy

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“The most important element to me about this collection is the combination of power and simplicity without ignoring the appearance of Summer in a modern way.”

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he Mission of the Italian Fashion Academy is to provide a high level of knowledge yet targeting the need of innovation and research the Design world is looking for.

Through the use of International Techniques of Design, Pattern and Sewing in order to reach high level of competitiveness, finally rewarded with a professional diploma or certificate. The Academy allows the young talents to deepen their knowledge and complete their education, covering both theoretical and practical aspects, reaching the Design Culture, needed nowadays in a new world where “Style and Design” are a must …. a new world, made of style, taste and full of inspiration…in order to allow your dream of a Fashion Career, come through.

The Academy’s objective is to be in continuous relation with the market and follow its evolution as well as its needs, in order to allow all the young talents to flourish and to become part of the change that the Middle East is aiming to, continuous up-dated courses, international experts and joint-ventures, semester’s evaluation and distinguished high professionalism will allow you to be the most requested experts in the Fashion Field.

italianfashionacademy.com 26, Yathreb St. Dokki, | Cairo, Egypt | 12311 | Telephone: +2 02 37622638

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Look professional, feminine and chic with the MAISON D’AFIE dress collection!

Maison d’Afie, a high-end clothing brand features elegant yet wearable designs to give women a classy and sophisticated, yet trendy look.

Maison d’Afie combines classic mid-century silhouettes with a touch of modern edginess and bold, vibrant colors to deliver beautiful, interchangeable pieces suitable for any occasion.

Prices range from $80 to $298.

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Silk satin draped blouse Satin pleat skirt

Embroidered satin skater dress

Dipped hem dress

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BEAUTY

in fin e feather

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trip your

TRIGGER

Frank Body should trip your trigger. Rich in moisturizing elements, the goal of the Frank Coffee Scrub is to tone and smooth out anything unsightly on your lovely body.

Acne, eczema, varicose veins, psoriasis, cellulite, and stretch marks will be no match for the roasted ground Robusta Coffee Beans.

Sweet Almond, Sweet Almond Oil, Orange, and so much more work in harmony to wash off that bad day.

Instantly smooth to the touch, your other half will not see this coming.

No reason you should be that road less travelled.

$14.95

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Problem skin can be a kerfuffle in your day. It may be time for some truth.

You have to fight some of the bad skin days to get to the good skin days. Dr. Sponge is scrappy and reliable; and always up for the challenge.

Dr. Sponge is a sustainable line of Eco-friendly and biodegradable Either your desire for a healthier skin cleansing sponges made from food-grade konjac fiber and lifestyle or good karma brought healthy additives such as green tea you to us. and bamboo charcoal. A variety of Body Sponge choices await you for all skin types, including babies and those with extremely sensitive skin.

$11.50

Face Sponge

$8.50

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It’s time to come into the light.

Skinue is love on the way. Combining various natural and safe components to care for all types of skin without affecting the natural balance of the body is your new ally, Skinue. The unique foundation is the wonderment of camel’s milk whey proteins from the Camelicious Camel Farm in Dubai, which is owned and maintained by the Royal Family of the United Arab Emirates.

Gentle on first usage, start with the foot lotion and work your way up.

You will find a face wash for every skin type and absolutely no reason not to fall in love with these warm promises from the Middle East. If my problem skin can breathe a little easier this summer, so can yours.

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Friends share their prized secrets.

Foot Cream $30.00

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We see the desire dripping from your eyes. If ever there was an at home, do-it-yourself, no mess mask experience that actually worked--we would have brought it to your attention already.

That day of reckoning has arrived.

Blending unique and sought-after ingredients, Karuna sheet masks combine science and nature to solve the most common skin concerns in a fresh, modern way.

Japanese Green Tea, Grapefruit Seed, Ginger, Honey, Lemon Extract, Pineapple Extract, Plant Extracts and so many more thoughtful ingredients have been carefully selected and infused to the game plan here.

From your eyes to your neck, various sheet masks are available in prices for any budget.

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Skin Regenerating Face Mask $58

We can’t peel away the memories of your annoying ex, but we can clear any blemishes his angst has left behind.

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Ultra-Nourishing Boost $64 Don’t get your wig in a twist, we did the daunting research for you. So relax.

M. Steves is a natural anti-aging skincare line strengthened by the Rose Hip Seed Oil. If you have never tried Rose Hip Seed Oil on your skin, your beauty card should be revoked.

The team here is spearheaded by a naturalborn problem solver who believes that natural and effective shouldn’t have to be an either-or.

Mally Steves Chakola promises improved skin tone, texture, and an overall radiant appearance for those loyal to her line.

The list of Hollywood fans is quite impressive, but more important than that is Mally delivered on the above oath.

We rarely fight over samples at the Fashion Affair office. This package was the exception. **If you are not trained in self-defense, order two if you know what is good for you!**

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Vine Vera will remind you of that wealthy Aunt that always smells good and looks so pulled together.

We know you are in love with that low-grade moisturizer you picked up at the quickie mart. The laugh lines tell everyone you are either married to a comedian or you have no well-heeled aunt to guide you.

If your savvy relative knows about an antioxidant found in red wine and grapes, chances are sturdy someone looped her in about Vine Vera.

The team at Fashion Affair is happy to burst your diluted bubble.

The use of Resveratrol is believed to help slow the aging process and retain a timeless youthful appearance.This is at the core of Vine Vera.

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Resveratrol Zinfandel Radiance Cream

$246.00

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Still trying to get a sense of mastery in your home? Be the first one at the top of that mountain with a little (or a lot), of help from VOLUSPA. New curtains will brighten your living room, but change the energy, evolve your well-being, and protect your sacred space with only the finest customcreated fragrances available.

VOLUSPA’s cult-like status amongst Hollywood’s most elite evolved from the company’s exquisite attention to detail and the perfect fusion of the finest quality ingredients, evocative fragrances and a lux signature aesthetic.

Sophisticated packaging makes for an ideal gift.

But who said we were sharing?

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VOLUSPA.COM

*Prices Vary

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60 Single Capsules

*A little goes a long way!

$75

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You may have to consume a large flatbed truck full of fruit to get this much nutrition into your facial regime.

Three forms of Vitamin C have been infused into each and every single-dose capsule, thoughtfully mixed with Bio peptides.

The results are immediate and sincere.

DermWORX Professional Skincare provides meaningful solutions to everyday skin concerns. Their line of premium, non-prescription dermatological health products are available through skin health professionals.

We would personally carry you on our shoulders to the nearest retailer, but the daunting task of finding what really works at the beauty counter has come to an end.

We need our rest.

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x-treme after party scrub

a 3-in-1 micro-polish specifically formulated to refine, brighten and renew the appearance of skin from the first use.

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$56

| beauty

You should feel safe in life, like mussels in a shell. That is where Rodial steps up to the plate. If you lost your confidence in the beauty arena, Rodial will back up its promise with actual results.

The only one to scoop you first would be Nordstroms. The launch of Rodial’s new skincare line titled “Super Acids” is a must for anyone searching for a luminous complexion. And Nordstroms gets it!

Rodial offers natural alternatives to invasive surgery. The plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills cringe at the mere thought of such.

But trust us at Fashion Affair, it’s that good.

This brand should look familiar, we featured their Dragon’s Blood Collection last summer.

Do

try and keep up.

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0f POWER love the

FASHION

Helping others in the name of...

FOUNDED IN JANUARY 2014, THE STREET STORE WAS CREATED BY MAX PAZAK & KAYLI LEVITAN WITH THE SUPPORT OF M&C SAATCHI ABEL CAPE TOWN. AS HOMELESSNESS ISN’T A SOUTH AFRICAN PROBLEM, THEY MADE IT OPEN-SOURCE.

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THE WORLD’S FIRST “POP-UP STORE” FOR THE POOR. HANG UP DONATED CLOTHES & DROP SHOES IN BOXES. THE HOMELESS CAN HELP THEMSELVES.

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MISSION

To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.

Making it easier to donate.

And more dignified to receive.

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ALL DONATIONS MADE TO THE STREET STORE ARE FREE FOR THE HOMELESS TO BROWSE THROUGH AND KEEP.

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WE CREATED IT, YOU CURATE IT Spread the word to hang up & help out

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NOW ANYONE CAN HOST A STREET STORE.

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streetstore.org WE HOPE YOU’LL BE ONE OF THEM. APPLY ONLINE at thestreetstore.org/apply

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