“I’m taking my own freedom
Putting it in my song
Singing loud and strong
Groovin all day long.
I’m taking my freedom
Putting it in my stroll
I’ll be high-steppin’ y’all
Letting the joy unfold
Livin’ my life like it’s golden!”Â
–Golden, by Jill Scott
“Blue Lagoon” REFLEX HOMME JULY 2015 EDITION
ph Kevin White / stylist Marcellas Reynolds
hair + make up Terra Hinrichs
models: Matthew Noszka @ Wilhelmina & Meri Gulin @ Women 360
st assistant Porsche Thomas / ph assistant Zackery Swanson + Juan Rodriguez
digital tech Chris Nowlin
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As a fashion stylist Iâm always excited for NYFW. I love seeing the clothes and the ideas that the designers are showing for the first time. There is something inspirational about the shows. By the time fashion week is over the big trends for the new season have emerged. For me itâs a time of creativity. I canât wait to see the new clothes, design innovations and fabrics. And more importantly I canât wait to wear them and apply them into my work as a stylist!
Read more of my thoughts about this exciting week on Midnight Velvet’s blog.
People often ask me what I use on my skin. Most of the time I say “Nothing! This is natural.” and for the most part this is true. Aside from regular visits to the dermatologist, I admit I am a… Read More »Covetable: Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
Color! It has meaning; from the power & sexiness of red, to the happy optimism of yellow. How about the chic coolness of black or the serene calm of sky blue? Color inspires us, empowers us & expresses our personality!
Color is special like a wonderful dress for a big night out, like the slinky blue number with gold embellishments in this week’s “Cobalt Cool” video.Â
Let’s talk about being trendy and classic at the same time ladies. Animal prints are where it’s at. Have you ever been stuck in a rut? Opened your closet and been bored or uninspired? It’s time to unleash your bold self in cool, accessible animal prints. From leopard to cheetah to zebra, these prints are timeless classics but never boring. You’ll exude confidence and power. All it takes is a little bit of courage to try something new.
Is âboldâ a dirty word to you? Do you think itâs bad to be bold? When you were little, did your mother tell you, “Don’t run! Be careful, you may fall.â Or did your father say “Children should be seen and not heard.” Well ladies, that day has past. Being bold is modern. Being bold is about meeting lifeâs everyday challenges and looking beautiful doing it. It’s not an attitude; it’s a mindset.
Who doesn’t love black and white?! Some looks exist beyond trend and are so classic that you don’t think of one without the other. It’s like milk and cookies. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Peanut butter and jelly. Abbott and Costello. Black and white. (Do you have any to add? Comment below!)
Wearing all black can be harsh. It immediately evokes images of too fashion-y. Too dressy. Or perhaps you are trying too hard to be hip. Wearing all white can be too pure. Too hard to maintain. And of course not appropriate for all year round.
Read More »Chic Pairings: Black and White for Midnight Velvet