Honoring Ukraine: Artist Asya Kozina Sculpts Magnificence From Plain White Paper
There’s a cool quote about human nature that returns to my mental forefront a lot lately. Poet and activist Andrea Gibson made the observation, “We have to create. It is the only thing…
Gotta Have It: Vivienne Westwood’s Dark Heart Amulet for Valentine’s
Be still my beating heart of darkness. Hi guys! It’s your girl Shan! I just can’t help but mix my metaphors cuz I’m absolutely *smitten* with legendary fashion designer Vivienne Westwood’s Gadget Heart…
Moments of Mugler: For the Love of Latex
Before McQueen there was Mugler. Thierry Mugler, to be specific. French couturier Thierry Mugler died last week, but he left a dazzling legacy, having created some of the most spectacular fashions I’ve ever…
Mask On, Mask Off: Masks For A New Era
Well if 2020 was the year of the mask, then 2021 is most certainly the year of the mask debate. First they say wear a mask, then two masks, then no mask, and finally,…
Beauty Shall Save the World Honors Dutch Couturier Ronald van der Kemp With The ‘Superhero Award’
Well, it seems like the whole world is on fire and we’re running out of things to burn. Luckily, here in America we have a new President with a very different White House…
Haute Couture Masks Elevate “Personal Protection Equipment” Into an Art Form
There’s no doubt that last year was….how shall we say? Well….INTERESTING, for lack of a better word. Let’s face it: 2020 was a straight trip and no amount of hindsight, or therapy, can…
Lashes of Longing: My Favorite Lash Serum For Naturally-Beautiful Eyelashes
I love the flirtatious, coy, frankly feminine look of individual lashes and eyelash extensions; however, I do not like the effort or the price tag, respectively, that come with the aforementioned. But now…