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Travel Mondays: Kawah Ijen Volcano

Travel Mondays: Kawah Ijen Volcano (located in east Java Island, Indonesia) spews lava that glows vibrant blue due to super concentrated sulfuric acid. There are only 2 volcanoes in the world (the other one is in Iceland) that produce such a phenomenon. Only at night will you see this liquid sulfur, which has caught fire and burns with an eerie blue flame. The gases emerge from the cracks in the volcano at high pressure and temperature, up to 600°C and sending flames up to 16 feet high.

 

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Beauty

AJ Crimson Cosmetics Mixer

AJ Crimson Cosmetics

Celebrity makeup artist, AJ Crimson, is the innovator and creator behind a new line of cosmetics that is set to become the makeup of makeup artists the world over. We recently had the privilege of attending a mixer hosted by AJ Crimson and the good people over at Beauty Frends in regards to the new brand. We were instantly blown away during Crimson’s makeup demonstration. Here’s why:

*BB Cream and Foundation shades literally cover ALL skin tones. Many lines make this claim, but AJ’s makeup is bar none in this area. Whether your skin tone is closer to Tyra Banks or Alek Wek you will find the tint that matches you perfectly.

*You don’t need a whole bunch of products to highlight, contour or add color to your eyes and cheeks. You can just use AJ’s foundations to achieve a “beat” face.

*Used to having to set your makeup before you can walk away from the mirror? This step is no longer necessary, just apply and go.

*The model during the demo had tattoos and Crimson’s foundation made them disappear, like POOF, gone. Even up close you would never think any tattoos had previously been there (see picture below). Just think what that means if you are needing to cover some sort of blemish or acne. It will literally disappear before your eyes.

*You no longer have to look like a cake face to look flawless. AJ’s makeup ensures that you achieve a glowing, natural look.

Alicia and I (Arianne) were able to get matched by the cosmetics genius himself and we have been loving the results! Be sure to check out our future additional posts regarding AJ Crimson’s amazing brand. Happy Monday and enjoy the pics and video!

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Fashion

For The Ladies: Rafael Perez

For The Ladies: Rafael Perez

 

Model Notes:

  • Discovered during a basketball game in the D.R.
  • Nationality: 100% Dominican

Place of Origin: Dominican Republic

Age: 20

Height:
6’1″

Runway
Libertine S/S 14 Show
Shows / September 2013 (Shows)

Dsquared2 F/W 13 Mens Show
Dsquared2 / January 2013 (Shows)

Jeremy Scott S/S 13 Show
Jeremy Scott / September 2012 (Shows)

VFiles S/S 14 Show
VFiles / September 2013

Editorial/Campaign

Commons & Sense Magazine F/W 13 Cover
Commons & Sense Magazine / Fall/Winter 2013 (Magazine Cover)

Cotte D’Armes S/S 12 by Timothy Rosado
Various Campaigns / Spring/Summer 2012 (Advertising)

 

 

Agency: Luis Menieur Model Management

 

 

Fashion

Naomi Campbell June 2014 Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam Shot by An Le

Naomi Campbell is on the cover of the June 2014 Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. The high-fashion spread “Le Look Du Jour” was shot by An Le who has been shooting for the last 7 years. An Le was born in Saigon and presently lives in NYC where he is owner of An Le Studio. Le  has worked with publications: Vogue.it, Harper’s Bazaar Latin America and L’Officiel Singapore. His commercial clients are: Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Bottega Veneta, Sassoon. An Le says “Beauty and darkness inspire me” and we can definitely see that in his latest work here.

 

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Photographer: An Le (www.anlestudio.com)
Fashion editor: Phuong My
Stylist: Lisa Jarvis
Hair: Peter Savic (Magnet Agency)
Make Up: Renee Garnes (Wilhelmina Artists)
Manicurist: Andy B Seo
Production: Luz Pavon and Victoria Pavon for Pavon NYC
Set Designer: Stewart Gerard

Fashion

How to Dress Elegantly

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How to Dress Elegantly

It doesn’t have to be complicated to dress elegantly. Dressing elegantly means you don’t follow after the latest trends, but you dress in such a way that catches the eye of other people. In other words you dress with beauty and grace.

To get started, recognize that simplicity is crucial in order to dress elegantly. For instance wearing a solid color instead of a pattern is usually more simplistic, or perhaps wearing a modest sheath dress.

Another aspect to elegant dressing is knowing what works best for your body shape and type. Don’t buy something on sale that doesn’t flatter your appearance. If you have to pay a little more to look elegant it’s worth it.

Elegant dressing also involves having classic pieces in your wardrobe and jewelry. A little black dress, a pair of nude pumps, diamond stud earrings and a string of pearls are all examples of classic pieces.

Finally, a good handbag is a must to complete the elegant look. It doesn’t have to be a designer handbag, although those are nice. Look for handbags with clean lines and understated but still eye-catching. Diahann Carroll eat your heart out, now we can dress elegantly too!

Lifestyle

For a Luxurious Honeymoon Try New Zealand

For a Luxurious Honeymoon Try New Zealand

Your wedding day is special and a lot of time is spent in planning it, but what about the honeymoon? You don’t want to neglect that important event either. If you want to go someplace beautiful and luxurious then New Zealand might just be the ticket.

There is The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs which sits on 6,000 beautiful acres and has some of the most spectacular views you could ever wish for. New Zealand also has plenty of natural hot springs thanks to the underwater volcanoes; you can dig a little pool and create your own personal hot spring.

Sail away in a hot air balloon while enjoying your breakfast, a service that is provided by Aoraki Balloon Safaris. And of course there are lots of places to go and do some snorkeling.

One thing you won’t want to miss is the Waitomo Glowworm caves. You can take a boat ride through the caves which are covered in real live glowworms. Some have compared it to a Disney ride. Yes, there is so much to see and do in New Zealand that you will need a vacation to recover from your honeymoon!

 

For a Luxurious Honeymoon Try New Zealand
Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
For a Luxurious Honeymoon Try New Zealand
Aoraki Balloon Safaris
For a Luxurious Honeymoon Try New Zealand
Waitomo Glowworm caves
For a Luxurious Honeymoon Try New Zealand
Waitomo Glowworm caves