Hello Summer Skin!

Hello Summer Skin!

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 […]

Let There Be Light

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!

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

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

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 […]

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 15:  A model walks the runway at the Meltem Ozbek show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul at Zorlu Center on October 15, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey.  (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for IMG)

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 […]