Ciara Miller made her presence known at the Summer House reunion, arriving in a look that was anything but ordinary. The reality television personality wore a Dipetsa SS26 piece from the label’s Archaeology of Self collection — a sculptural rope fringe bralette paired with a draped maxi skirt, both constructed…
How Emerging Designers Really Cast NYFW-Ready Models in 2026 (Beyond Backstage and Model Mayhem)
TL;DR Emerging, indie, and multicultural designers in NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, and Las Vegas still cast NYFW‑style shows via open calls, DMs, Backstage, and Model Mayhem, which often leads to messy, risky, last‑minute lineups. Treat casting as infrastructure instead: keep those discovery channels, but centralize verification, matching, and payments in…
Fashion and Finances: How to Balance Personal Style With Smart Spending
Personal style is part of daily life. It affects how people show up at work, feel at social events and express themselves without saying a word. Clothes, shoes, accessories and beauty choices can be practical, creative and confidence-building. At the same time, fashion spending can quietly become a financial problem.…
Why We Should Celebrate the Art of Beauty in Make-up
When some people hear “makeup is art,” they roll their eyes. But makeup really is one of the most accessible and transformative art forms we have. It’s been around forever, from ancient Egyptians lining their eyes with kohl to today’s Instagram artists creating mind-blowing looks that honestly put some gallery…
Temiz Atelier Review: A Young Turkish Shoemaker
Every now and then, a pair of shoes lands on my table that is not simply about the shoe itself, but also the story behind it. This Temiz Atelier Review is one of those moments. Temiz Atelier, based in Turkey and founded by Veysel Temiz, is still very much at…
How Emerging Designers Really Cast NYFW-Ready Models in 2026 (Beyond Backstage and Model Mayhem)
TL;DR Emerging, indie, and multicultural designers in NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, and Las Vegas still cast NYFW‑style shows via open calls, DMs, Backstage, and Model Mayhem, which often leads to messy, risky, last‑minute lineups. Treat casting as infrastructure instead: keep those discovery channels, but centralize verification, matching, and payments in…
Terry McDonald Is Building a Beauty Legacy Rooted in Purpose, Culture, and Transformation
By Xavier Walker Beauty, for Terry McDonald, has never been surface-level. It is a ministry. It is confidence. It is healing. It is the quiet transformation that happens when someone looks in the mirror and recognizes their own power again. As the founder and CEO of T McDonald Cosmetics, McDonald…
SUMMER NIGHT BRIGHTS – Atlantic-Pacific
May 27, 2026 STRIPE HALTER DRESS // ONE SHOULDER RAINBOW MAXI There is nothing better than wearing a fun, colorful dress on a hot summer night! Both of these beauties initially caught my eye because of their bold stripes, but what ultimately won me over was the fit and flow…
How to Have Summer Fun Without Spending a Ton
Summer is almost here, and we’re ready to make the most of it. Longer days, sunny weekends, spontaneous adventures—it’s the season of saying yes to more fun. But between rising costs and packed calendars, summer magic can start to feel overwhelmingly expensive. The good news? You don’t have to spend…
How to Turn Your Favorite Memories into Stunning Home Decor
Why Your Memories Belong on Your Walls Home decor does more than fill empty space — it shapes the atmosphere of a room and says something real about the people who live there. When personal photos and keepsakes are arranged with care, they stop being clutter and start telling a…