Another Earth Day Giveaway! One lucky StyleChile reader will win all-natural, vegan, organic-based makeup by former model and professional makeup artist Christopher Drummond. Drummond's makeup is hypoallergenic and infused with a blend of Acai, botanical extracts, and trace minerals. Shoot me an e-mail (stylechil@gmail.com) with the year in which Earth Day was first recognized and celebrated by the government to receive an alluring apricot blush and peach sorbet lip gloss. Beautify you, and the planet too! Stay tuned for more giveaways!
Just in time for Earth Day! Several lucky StyleChile readers will win an environmentally responsible toothbrush from Radius. Radius Source toothbrush handles are made from recycled materials such as dollar bills, flax fiber or wood and are paired with replaceable nylon heads. These toothbrushes last much longer than the average toothbrush and weigh 7% less! Shoot me an e-mail (stylechil@gmail.com) with the name of the US Senator who was the original founder of Earth Day to win. Click on the link below for vintage Giveaway posts and stay tuned for more!
Radiant and healthy skin is always the best accessory. This season's hottest outfits are incomplete if they are not paired with beautiful skin. Enter Perricone MD's Advanced Face Firming Activator. World renowned dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone has pioneered an anti-aging skin care revolution, the basis of which includes the consumption of healthy (anti-inflammatory) foods and nutritional supplements complemented by topical anti-aging products. With a roster of celebrity clientele and fans, including Oprah, Perricone is the industry leader in nutrition based skincare. Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, decrease pore size and improve skin tone, Perricone MD's Advanced Face Firming Activator serum is valued at $120 but is free for one lucky StyleChile reader. Winning is easy! Shoot me an e-mail at stylechil@gmail.com and let me know the title of the blogpost which features Gisele Bundchen and Eva Longoria. Be sure to include your mailing address in the e-mail. Check out the full range of Perricone MD's skin care products over on his website.
Want your own copy of this historic issue of Vogue Italia? It's still in the plastic wrap and features Sessilee Lopez on the cover.
Are you loving this season's bright colored beauty trend? Check out a previous post with beauty suggestions here. The folks over at Nubar have sent over several bottles of their (toluene-formaldehyde-dibutyl phthalate- free) day glo nailpolish. Colors include hot red, hot pink, hot yellow, hot orange, lime green, hot blue and hot fuschia (pink, yellow and orange are featured to the left). Shoot me an e-mail at stylechil@gmail.com, subject line: "Nail Polish Giveaway", and the first 10 respondents will win a bottle. Please be sure to include a mailing address in your e-mail. Thanks to Lisa of Lisa Cocuzza PR for the polish. Stay tuned for additional giveaways!
Celeb haunt Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club earned Hospitality Design Magazine's "Best Interior Design" designation. The chef, formerly of Nobu and Le Bernadin, whips up contemporary french cuisine for the likes of Bill Clinton and Kim Cattral.
Bridget Lynne's oak leaf necklace--real oak leaf dipped in 24K gold accompanied with green onyx gemstones--retails for $178.00.
Keira Knightley photographed with the Masai in June 2007's Vogue is wearing a Madewell shirt jacket. The parachute skirt was specifically created by Thakoon, upon the request of Vogue creative director, Grace Coddington, who wanted to complement the Madewell shirt jacket!
Established in 1937*, Madewell is hip and modern, while retaining many of the vintage elements of the original brand. The line is a favorite of celebrities such as Chloe Sevigny, Michelle Williams, Winona Ryder, Uma Thurman, and Reese Witherspoon...
* In 1937 a great high quality workwear company was founded in New Bedford, MA named--you guessed it-- Madewell! J. Crew's CEO Millard "Mickey" Drexler discovered the name back in 2003 (before he joined the retailer) and acquired it.
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StyleChile: When did you 1st become interested in music?
Dobi Kwe: Well as far as music is concerned I think I was born interested! I’ve always loved and been surrounded by music, my mum had the most awesome record collection at home, from Pavarotti, to every Michael Jackson album, all the Motown classics, Abba, The Beatles, the list goes on. Certain songs still trigger some of my earliest memories – Steve Wonder’s Happy Birthday – was heard at every single birthday party without fail! Music’s just such a prominent feature in my life that I can’t remember a time when it didn’t interest and stimulate me.
I definitely think though that as I grew and had a lil’ more control over what I wore, my dressing became very influenced by the music I would listened to at the time - so in that sense, fashion and music went hand in hand. Lots of people pick up cool trends from music videos, their favourite artist performing or whatever and adapt it to their own personality and comfort zone, I did the same. Funnily enough some of the men in my life played a huge role gearing me towards fashion – my brother, and my cousin, especially with their endless nights watching America’s Next Top Model…
Since Uni I’ve taken more of a personal interest in the fashion industry, in particular modelling. There’s so much more discipline to it than just ‘looking pretty’ and I now appreciate that. I recently took part in London’s Swatch Alternative Fashion Week
StyleChile: Who were your fashion influences?
Dobi Kwe: Hmm well all kinds of people really, from top supermodels like Naomi (Campbell), and Kate (Moss), to pop stars and rock stars, to the average Jack and Jill doing their thing down the High Street. I’m very much like “I see something that works, I’ll try it”. But I always try to mix it up a lil’ to match my own sense of style. You could see me rockin’ a hoodie and baggy jeans one day, knee-highs and skinnies the next, converse and khakis on another. Having said that we all need a lil’ inspiration from the top and I ain’t no exception to that. Thanks Vogue!
StyleChile: How do you manage to stay fashionable?
Dobi Kwe: By being 100% me. Fashion’s pretty changeable, it’s very cyclical so I feel like I’m free to add my own lil’ spice to the pot! Like I could be walking down the street and stop to admire the most outrageous outfit I would never wear, but it looks great on this character because they are comfortable, confident and they totally think they look hot! You look as good as you feel. But it’s also helpful to know your best features and work with those. I’m lucky long legs are always in fashion lol!
StyleChile: Do you have any tips of advice for today’s fun, fashionable females?
Dobi Kwe: Sure, ladies the most beautiful asset you could ever have is self-esteem and confidence. I ain’t saying you can’t do your part to keep in shape, watch what you eat, etc. But when you’re happy with yourself it shows, and it shines through the clothes. Fashion’s cool, it’s great to have all those people who spend so much time creating and deciding what works, but it’s just a guide, so it’s more important to form your own identity outside ever changing fashion industry.
StyleChile: How do you stay inspired?
Dobi Kwe: My inspiration comes from God. I try to let him have the first and last word in whatever I do and he never lets me down. I stay inspired by the people around me - my family and friends who are a constant source of encouragement and love, so important! I’m inspired daily witnessing the hard work and persistence of great musicians, models, businessmen, and all kinds of success stories who started with nothing - that’s enough to inspire anyone.
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Someone over at Nautica contacted me about the launch of Nautica Jeans Co.'s Live N Jeans sweepstakes and N-Series jeans.
