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Hair Do’s

25 Feb 2014
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Do you ever wake up looking like this bed head beauty? For most people here on Earth, the answer is an absolute no. There are times that my hair looks extra straight, fine and smooth, but after all, this is Anja Rubik. On a daily basis, my hair needs a cocktail of all sorts of hair products that work but my wish has always been to have my hair-do down to a science. Yes, I wash my hair every other day, and own every hair care product known to man, until I realized– earth to Stephanie–there needs to be a simpler way using less to achieve those beautiful locks. Dilemma? My hair always has that messy look especially waking up in this bed. Messy, yet... Read More

Because It’s Monday

24 Feb 2014
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Most of you should have seen the “History of Rap” act by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake by now. Friday night the pair performed the rap for the fifth time on The Tonight Show and once again presented an impressive medley of some of the most iconic tracks in rap history. In case you missed it, take a minute out of your Monday to see a superbly talented duo.  A minute ago, I didn’t know white guys could rap. Hashtag #Vanillaice. Wait for the beat….wild things. And stay for the Salt N’ Pepa. Who gets the credit for such comedic genius that is Jimmy Fallon’s new late night talk show? The History of Rap Part 5 Tonight Show You Yube 

A One-Piece Wonder

21 Feb 2014
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  Three things. The first: They say that style is personal and fashion is a state of mind, stay true to your own beliefs and not to follow the trends of the season. Although I wholeheartedly agree, it largely depends on the fact that different cities develop and fine tune cues that become indigenous to their regions. These cues are ultimately influenced by circumstantial details — a city that snows 200 days a year, i.e.: New York or Carbondale, vs. a place where social culture depends on the amount of sunshine, or nightlife, i.e.: Miami and Los Angeles. These circumstantial truths ultimately becomes what separates your city’s style from another’s. Case in point. This was taken during the madness of fashion week and as much as I... Read More

Indelible Ink from NYFW

19 Feb 2014
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New York Fashion Week has come and gone and the fashion circus is currently cavorting in London. As February drags on and we continue to get more snow days, really??, editors begin to leave for Milan, and then Paris. And I’ll have the FOMO disease like everyone else scrolling through their Instagram feed. But I digress. As I reflect back on the week (more like 10 days) that were New York Fashion Week, I realize that there is a lot that happens. And it’s not just fashun with a capital F. It’s when the craziness of fashion week ends, with back-to-back shows and appointments with barely time to inhale some nourishment, I am wistful that it’s over, feel an emptiness for that constant high, and... Read More

Trend Report Part One: The Glamourous World in Fur, Sequins, And Fringe

17 Feb 2014
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Miranda Priestley explained it best. The trends that appear on the runway are the same ones that we will be seeing the next season, particularly at fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M. Though each designer has a different interpretation, there were some notable similarities between looks on the runways this season. I’ve started to compile a list of the most prominent trends for Fall 2014. Here are the first three. 1. Fur You didn’t even have to look at the shows to notice that huge fur coats are huge right now. Whether you blame the Polar Vortex or Macklemore, the majority of street style stars have been sporting furs. The runway has been no exception. And especially in white. More on that topic for sure. 2. Sequins Every... Read More

A Peek Behind the Scenes

14 Feb 2014
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At New York Fashion Week, the models parade down the runway without a hitch. Besides the casual trip, its uniformity like no other, marching to the beat of the designer’s drum. But preparing for their 2 second walk onstage, a bevy of make-up artists hair stylists and seamstresses hustle to get the models ready, bustling around them and tugging at their hair and clothes From the chaos of hair and make-up to the frenzy of getting fitted, here is a look at the behind-the-scenes process of preparing a fashion week show. You’ll see some tricks of the trade in this short 1 minute clip that was taken at the K. Nicole show on one crazy night last week. Hair: Mann nance. Makeup: Roberto Casey Song: Bacon Love by Beach Party And... Read More

The Heart’s Desire

13 Feb 2014
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Where would we be without love? Seriously. Hallmark cards don’t really cut it, nor do those conversation hearts containing the message “Be Mine” that taste like chalk. Wy not celebrate for the love of love, Valentine’s Day by telling your loved one, whether that be your boyfriend, girlfriend, brother or sister that you really do care. A small thank you, a warm touch, a nice smile, even a new cavity. Those are the things that count. A Valentine’s Day celebration can be as simple as those heart-shaped chocolates or as dramatic as a proposal for marriage. It is the day to celebrate love. For whatever date-night festivities you have planned, what you wear on Valentine’s Day should make you feel your very best. Flirty and girly? Masculine urban... Read More

Fur is the Accessory of the Hour

11 Feb 2014
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I should’ve been a furrier. So far this winter has logged in 56473848 snow storms and in 2014 I would’ve made some good money. In recent years past, we had mellow and temperate winters, so I might not have struck gold, but I digress. Based on the recent Polar Vortex, this winter and fashion week has been numbing to the senses. I can handle the abundant snow storms because that’s mother nature doing its thing. It’s the repercussions and the aftermath: the frigid toes and hands, constant red nose, slush and dirty snow strewn all over your outfit. The only sense that is worth its weight in Olympic gold is the eyes. Street style right now in New York is blasting on repeat all around... Read More
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