It’s about that time… to shed all manner of clothing and makeup and dive into the deep waters of Summer. If you’ve been less than kind to your skin to date, there’s still time. Barring a massive makeover that requires the help of a professional, there are solid choices to […]
Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire: The Holy Grail of My Youth
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, was a night to remember. With a tip sheet that included Ronnie Laws, Ndugu Chancler, Bunny Brunel, Luenell, and too many more to name, the cast of supportive, celebrity colleagues went on and on as the lights dimmed. Guests finished their meals and the show started […]
Le Larry Coryell Hommage à the Blue Whale Jazz Club: une promenade de souvenirs.
Par Kaylene Peoples | 10 avril 2017 | AGENDA MAGAZINE (www.agendamag.com) The Blue Whale Jazz Club du centre-ville a Los Angeles est connue pour sa musique organique, avec une variété de styles tels que la fusion, le jazz contemporain, le New âge et ceux qui se développent dans une atmosphère […]
Larry Coryell Tribute at the Blue Whale: A Stroll Down Memory Lane
The Blue Whale in Downtown L.A. is known for organic music, featuring a variety of styles such as fusion, contemporary jazz, new age, and those that thrive in a cozy, ambient atmosphere. Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 9:00 PM to 11:45 PM was filled with the essence of Larry Coryell, […]
The 89th Academy Awards Was Full of Surprises!
It seems the 89th Academy Awards was full of surprises. Nobody can complain about the lack of diversity this year! Compared to the number of minorities (particularly African-American nominees) to non-minority nominees, I have never seen so many holding gold statues – though quite deserving. It was predicted that La […]
Let There Be Light
The quest for perfect skin leads many a beauty junkie to seek all manner of treatments, from deep chemical peels to magic formulas that promise to give that ‘maybe we’re born with it’ glow in a single swipe. And with beauty companies from every corner of the globe promising life-changing […]
NAMM 2017 – A Lot for Women this Year!
I have been attending the NAMM show for years, way before it started exhibiting in Anaheim. And I have to admit that it has always seemed a testosterone-heavy event—very few women; mostly male engineers, male rockers, instrument manufacturers, and gear galore. My visit every year included a few booths that benefited […]
Independent Beauty
The Beauty Industry is packed to the brim with every conceivable miracle broth, super secret ingredient, unparalleled formula and one-pump-cures-all product you can imagine. But that doesn’t stop thousands of entrepreneurs from going back to the drawing board to try and do it even better. The Indie Beauty Expo gives […]
Haute Hijabi
History proves that the waves of change, from traditional standards and beliefs to modern ones, are first manifest in art and expression. None is more true than in the beauty industry, where imagery challenges long held beliefs about skin tones and hair textures. Beauty caught on with people of color […]
Designer Meltem Özbek Introduces “Lady Bird” for Spring/Summer 2017
During Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Istanbul, Turkey, October 15, 2017, at Zorlu Center, designer Meltem Özbek presented her Spring/Summer 2017 collection “Lady Bird,” which was inspired by tropical shades and exotic shapes. Meltem Özbek blends her latest collection with silk, denim, metallic fabrics, and an array of other textiles. Wispy […]