The trendy online retailer coming to NYC may just be the gift of the season!
We’re batting our pretty eyelashes down to Union Square’s relaunched Wink Bar.
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What has been deemed as the “best lash extensions in New York City” celebrated the relaunch of their Union Square location, just in time for those holiday appointments. Their exclusive holiday beauty and wellness event garnered a packed house; seriously, it was packed to the door, with guests wanting to experience a luxurious night. With Hemp cocktails from Oneness, light bites by Butter Dose, a sound bath and traditional tea service, and specialty cocktails made by Tea Drunk, guests agreed it was the perfect night out to get us in that holiday break relaxation mode.
While enjoying the ambiance, we got to look at the lash stations, which are the definition of comfort. Every suite had an esthetician-style lash bed with a section to store your belongings easily. Not to mention, every station has a privacy curtain to keep your tea-spilling sessions between you and your tech; we know you have them.
The grand reopening of Wink Bar is only a preview of the warm and welcoming environment the staff has to offer. Aside from the ambiance, these lash technicians’ skills contribute to its rave reviews. Wink Bar specializes not only in subtle styles but also in their unique specialty, anime-style lashes. These full sets are spiky, wispy lashes of varying lengths, with the longest lash sitting in the center of the eye and shorter sizes framing the rest of the eye.
When speaking with Wink Bar creator Joslin Wang, she mentioned the importance of doing lashes in a natural, safe way that preserves your own lashes while providing a loving, meditative environment to round out the entire experience. By the looks of it, Wang stays true to her mission.
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Whether you are a lash veteran and want to try out a new spot or are new to the lash extension game (don’t worry, you’ll love it), stop by Wink Bar for the ultimate experience. Book your appointment here.
In an ongoing online era where there can be such a lack of authenticity in product reviews, collaborations between brands and public figures who have a personal connection to the products they’re recommending are a breath of fresh air.
What started out as a personal investment turned into Tiffany James investing her time into a whole community through her company, Modern Blk Girl (MBG).
After her $10,000 dollar Tesla investment grew past $2 million in 2020, James earned her wings, and began to teach others to fly shortly after. Fashioned to give black women access to the stock market and lessons on trading, Modern Blk Girl has gained over 400,000 members, mainly women of color, who hope to one day follow in James’ footsteps.
On November 20, James, alongside skincare brand Topicals, spirit curator Rémy Martin and more, celebrated three years of MBG with We Rise: A Toast to Women and Financial Literacy.
Held at the exclusive 2045 Studio in NYC, the celebration introduced guests to products from Topicals stashed in the ladies’ room, mani/pedis from Laqlab, 20 different scents courtesy of Mind Games Fragrance and the honoree of the evening; Ms. James.
Hailing from Brooklyn with Caribbean roots, James opened up about her journey during a Q&A. In short, the support from her community and interest in finance fueled MBG. “Knowing how Black women supported me, I had to pour back into them,” James noted.
As for the future, James plans on opening an AI based restaurant in Los Angeles. Be sure to keep up with the CEO and get in on the financial fun @modernblkgirl and/or @tiffanyj.
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Nestled into the candle lit, lower level of Champers Social Club NYC; Novara founder, Reshona Jessamy, hosted an intimate dinner to celebrate World Kindness Day on November 15.
Saved by acts of kindness during her own struggles with depression, and while overcoming a suicide attempt, Jessamy dedicates her skincare line to paying it forward. For this reason, each Novara product is packaged with affirmations.
“We created thousands of unique messages,” the gracious Jessamy noted before dinner commenced. “Those messages are really meant to spread kindness, and to uplift and inspire women.”
“Often times when we think about kindness, we think that it’s just about being nice, but kindness is more than that,” she continued. “It’s uplifting one another, it’s generosity, it’s compassion and it’s self care. So first, I implore you to be kind to yourself.”
Providing consumers with an opportunity to show themselves kindness, Novara, so far, consists of six key products know as the Waterfall Collection. The collection consists of: the soft cream Purifying Cleanser, an Illuminating Serum, their oil free Hydrating Cream; not to be confused with the Ultra Hydrating Cream, a Resurfacing Serum for texture improvement and lastly, the micro-exfoliating Revitalizing Essence treatment. Beyond gaining the benefits of each product, supporting Novara is an act of advocacy for suicide prevention since 20% of profits are donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Linking beauty and mental health as a mother, career woman, wife and entrepreneur, Jessamy continues to walk in her purpose as she uses her platform to show others why it’s important for them to do the same.
Fashion enthusiasts are head over heels for Meta Girl Caterina Mongillo’s hyper-feminine sneakers, and even industry giants like Adidas and Vans can’t resist partnering with her.
New York Fashion Week is back and active, as everyone gathered near and far to be apart of the many shows, press events and after parties. It’s a full week affair and on Saturday September 9th I had the pleasure of attending Leonardo 5th Avenues NYFW Runway show located at the infamous Spring Studios.
New York City on a rainy September evening, anticipation and excitement filled the air. I had the privilege of attending a highly anticipated fashion show at Spring Studios, a venue renowned for hosting some of the most prestigious events in the fashion industry. Leonardo 5th Avenue promised to be an unforgettable experience, and I was eager to immerse myself in their collection. Designers, Leonardo and Ana Sofia, debuted their RTW Spring/Summer 2024 collection on the runway with the rainy day, but the show must go on. Leonardo’s show was filled with so many unique attendees dressed to impress. As the doors to the hall opened, I made my way to the front row, where the runway extended like a glistening pathway. The stage was bathed in bright lighting, creating an atmosphere of anticipation. The pristine white catwalk seemed to stretch into infinity, a canvas awaiting the artistry of the designers.
The show commenced with a breathtaking display of creativity and innovation. The designer’s collection was a unique expression of their artistic vision, and I was captivated by the diversity of styles on display. From sleek and minimalistic ensembles to bold, avant-garde creations, every piece pushed the boundaries of fashion. The destructed tailored suits, paired with the models dark grungy black Smokey eye makeup, was the perfect combination of elegance and grunge. The models, with their impeccable poise and grace, glided down the runway at first in pairs of two. They walked with a vampire blank expression, sharp movements and confidence that brought the garments to life. The music pulsated in harmony with the designs, adding an extra layer of excitement to the spectacle. This is my first viewing of the brands clothing and I was blown away. The innovation of turning unisex suits into rockstar styled outfits is amazing. The collection was a mix of high fashion quality with street style inspiration. One model had a suit with a studded choker, long cape attached to the romper style suit and chunky leather high heel boots. This was a moment everyone’s jaw dropped in awe of this silhouette.
What I found equally fascinating was the backstage chaos that contrasted with the elegance on the runway. Hair and makeup artists worked tirelessly to ensure each model’s look was impeccable. Designers and their teams hurriedly made last-minute adjustments to the outfits, and the energy backstage was electric. As a fellow model, I saw a few familiar faces that are good friends of mine and other fabulous models I’ve shared a runway with. It’s always a proud moment to see models flourish and grow while being chosen to walk show to show throughout the chaos of fashion week.
The final walk, where all the models appeared together, was a spectacular. The audience erupted in applause, acknowledging the immense talent and hard work of the designers, models, and everyone involved in making the event a reality. Leonardo and Ana Sofia graced the runway with their presence and walked amongst a roaring applause in support and congratulations to their showcased collection. They took pictures, press gathered for interviews and others hurried to the next show.
Congratulations to Leonardo 5th Avenue. I am now aware of this brand and will be on the lookout for what is to come of their next collections and even interests in pulling one of their fabulous evening wear pieces. For more information about Leonardo 5th Avenue, check out their instagram and vogue runway pictures online.
NEW YORK, NY – This past Thursday, ESW Beauty hosted a party at Chelsea’s The Rose to celebrate the launch of their new smoothie-inspired lip treatments.
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