Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Disco Before the Break of Dawn. DAYBREAKERs anniversary party on Hornblower Party Yacht. Wake Up LA!

By Laura Medina


Party thrill-seekers and party snobs always go to great lengths to throw or discover a ground-breaking party.

For some, it's their way of thumbing their noses at the establishment and the conventional.

For others, it's a way to liven up their spirits.

For Millennials who been there and done that and Baby Boomers who did everything underneath the sun, they always find a way to use parties as spiritual and well-being expansion.

Daybreakers are no exception.

For the experienced party-er, nothing says "pedestrian" than wasting the night away, standing in line, knowing you'll never get into that cubby hole of a club; and that cop moonlighting as bouncer, doesn't make things easier.

Nope.  Daybreakers found a way to get their "party" on while cramming in some physical fitness.

Yep, you heard right.  Why go clubbing at the break of dawn then refresh and refuel with healthy juices and snacks.

Now, Daybreakers parties are, also, for the "party harty," whose party tumescence just keeps on going continuously after the clubs shut down at 2am.   Some just have to "party" into the break of dawn.

This is where Daybreaker comes in.
  

In the cloak of darkness, this scribe spotted the top secret of the Daybreakers Anniversary party when she saw an army of Bai5, Hint Water, and Nosa Yogurt trucks loading up breakfast up the ramp into the Hornblower Yacht at Fisherman's Village in Marina Del Rey.
   

Daybreakers are kind and understanding.

They warmed up with a 5:30am yoga classes to warm up the joints.


Then, there's a legion of hard-core Daybreakers who went straight from the night club to the pier, rushing the gangplank, dying to get in.  


 They warmed with tribal body and face paint, worth of Coachella.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_tWObaADZM

The Hornblower, the yacht, is pretty cool as it is luxurious.

This scribe has been aboard a many yacht parties; and this is the most luxurious and most party-appropriate yacht with the main room as disco/ballroom where they held the yoga class then the impromptu jazzercise class, Millennial-style.

At the bow, the jazz band hired to add life to the DJ's bass beats was chilling.  They, too, thought this was a hip and surreal experience.

Once they hit the discotheque, they opened up with a brass jazz/hip-hop beat version of "Gilligan's Island" theme.  Watch and listen to the video below.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o59WPGpGrjs

A natty young gentleman in a gray chambray dress shirt and a straw bowler hat was the unofficially cruise director.

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o59WPGpGrjs

He really "break in" by throwing himself into traditional head-spinning B-Boy break dancing then swing right into Brazilian Karate-disguised as dance, the awe-inspiring Capoeira.  Oh, those Millenials.
  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKr_mjcRfqM

Ain't no stopping, he segue straight into leading an impromptu Millennial jazzercise class, where they cheerily mixed Eighties jazzercise, the La Bomba, then Coachella/Burning Man tribal dance steps with the synchronicity worth of a Bollywood Choreography.  You gotta envy twenty-something coordination.

That young man in the gray chambray shirt and straw bowler hat has the makings of a damn good cruise director.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKr_mjcRfqM

This scribe thought these Millennials using Hint Water as hand weights while jazzercising is ingeniously cute.


Even though Daybreakers Anniversary party was a Millennial majority, Daybreakers welcome anybody.  Since "Daybreaking" is all about partying (as fitness) at the break of dawn, there was an healthy sprinkling of Baby Boomers busting moves alongside the kids, teaching them a step or two.

In fact, Daybreakers is ideal for Baby Boomers and the career-driven Gen-Xers.  Both can catch their favorite late-night talk show, hit the sack, party instead of going to the staid, ole gym, shower, and go to work without their boss or co-workers knowing.

What's really cool about Daybreakers' Anniversary party, out on the deck, folks of all ages burst into spontaneous Sun Salutations when the sun was literally rising up on the horizon.  How's that for spirituality?!

Remember, these Daybreakers are a special party breed.  They flowed Sun Salutations yoga positions into Vogue-ing dance moves.


Daybreakers prove they have a sense of humor.

These bathing mermaids made fun of fitness-neurosis Los Angeles by making fun of pilates and yoga.


How's this for a sense of humor?

There is nothing like waking up the neighbors-especially the Baby Boomer neighbors-by blasting hip-hop/dance beats in the middle of Marina Del Rey bay, with decks full of all-age partiers, getting their cheers on.  There's nothing like Baby Boomer playboys and cougars waving "good morning" to their bleary-eyed neighbors.

Whereas, the younger co-hort finally took a break from dancing and party-ing to really the natural beauty of Marine Del Rey.  Look!  There are yuppy otters bobbing in and out of the water.  Both the party-ers and the otters were cute and bright-eyed.

Sadly and sneakily, the party ends when the Hornblower docked precisely at 8:30am.  After busting a sweat and moves, people felt the time was right for coffee, juices, and smoothies.  The nearby Starbucks and Jamba Juice made a killing that morning.

Daybreakers is the latest movement in "party-as-fitness" or "fitness-as-party."

If you really want to see what a Daybreakers party is all about, go watch and shake your booty to these videos..."Party Hearty."

Jazz/Hip-Hop band playing brass beat version of "Gilligan's Isle" theme.

 Break Dancing/Capoeria dance circle.

Millenial Jazzercise Class.


 

Monday, September 28, 2015

Tarte's Fall 2015 Energy Noir is What is for The Grammys & the Awards Season.

By Laura Medina
Tarte's Energy Noir Palette, http://www.sephora.com/energy-noir-eye-cheek-palette-P397379?icid2=tarte_%20LP_Spotlight_070115
  
Energy Noir Lipsurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint, http://www.sephora.com/lipsurgence-skintuitive-lip-tint-P397381?skuId=1707819

Energy Noir Lipsurgence Skintuitive Lip Gloss, http://www.sephora.com/lipsurgence-skintuitive-lip-gloss-P397382?skuId=1707827

Nothing rocks the Grammy Awards and Grammy Week like a deep, sultry, vampy look.

Nothing survives Awards Season, Golden Globes, Grammys, and the Oscars like durable makeup that runs from sunrise to sunset.

There's nothing that most rockers desire most than healthy makeup that doesn't run or ruin their complexion.

This is why Tarte's current limited-edition Fall 2015 Energy Noir Collection will be an hit among professional makeup artists for in-demand celebrities who are running the Awards Season circuit.

Tarte's original Energy Collection is an all-natural collection of cheek tint, lip tint, and lip gloss, that naturally changes to your own personalized, pH-level pink based on your own body chemistry, using vitamins and anti-oxidants.

This current and currently rare and desirable Energy Noir Collection amps the ante.  This time they use all-natural, pH-level sensitive ingredients to change to your own personalized deep shade of berry, adding warmth and depth based on your own body chemistry.  Think of it as your own all-natural, personalized Vamp.

Tarte's Energy Noir Lip Tint and Gloss are the ones that transform into a deep and warm berry according to your pH-level.

The eyeshadow and blush Energy Noir Palette is a traditional, non-transformative powder eyeshadows and blush but still packed with Tarte's signature fruit-enriched Amazonian Clay for durability and Vitanin E as an emollient and an antioxidant. They're eyeshadows and blush as "friends with benefits."  Benefits that will help performers get through Grammy Week/Awards Season.

Since it's currently out on the market, get a jump start and snap up Tarte's Energy Noir Collection for the holiday season and rock it out like your favorite rock star.

 

 

 

 





Friday, September 25, 2015

Ed Begley Jr., Scott Bairstow, and Fred Koehler at EarthFest 2015

By Laura Medina


Summer wrapped up in Los Angeles,..Culver City to be precise...with EarthFestLA 2015, a showcase of the latest and the hippest in environmentally-conscientious lifestyle.

Before it was hip, there's Ed Begley Jr.

He's proud to be a poster boy and pioneer in "green living."

"This is something I've been doing comfortably.  I've been an environmental activist for forty-five years.  Not only is it good for the environment, it's good for my pocket book.  It factors in.  If you live a sustainable life, you'll have a sustainable wallet, too."

With regards on the mainstream acceptance and popularity of the "green movement," Ed is proud to point that there are more people working in the solar industry than the coal industry.

Ed was an early-adapter of wind and solar energy-user since the mid-eighties and the early nineties. He's even one of the first to own and drive an electric car.

He's more than happy to be a poster boy for environmentalism at EarthFestLA 2015 in up and rising neighborhood of Culver City.


EarthFestLA 2015 also has concerts running through-out the whole afternoon.

A great setting and literally, a new stage for a debut of "Party of Five" actor turned musician, Scott Hamilton Bairstow.

His concert set at EarthFest 2016 was the biggest audience he played to, as a musician. Before this, he and his band have tested the waters in cafes.

He joked acting pays better but he has more control and being himself.

Scott said the biggest difference between being an actor versus being a musician is that you're playing a character, not being yourself; and you're saying what the writer writes for you to say.

As musician, you can be yourself but being out on stage as yourself, can be nervous too.

Right before the holidays, he's planning to release a new CD with ten songs.

Scott describes his music as rock n' roll yet laid back and cool, pretty much like the man himself.

Since he thinks about music all the time, Scott just wants to focus on music for now but he wouldn't say "no" to a good script.

There is a new world opening up for him.


For all you tv trivia fans, have you all wondered what happened to "Chip Lowell" in "Kate & Allie"?

He's thriving as a reliable character actor, Fred Koehler, who's now playing dramatic heavies in "Lost," "Criminal Minds," and "NCIS."

He's also married to "Trust" book series author, Jodi Baker.

Here they are, soaking up the sun at EarthFestLA.

After all the concerts and festivals,  summer in Los Angeles was neatly wrapped up at EarthFestLA with sincere celebrities. 










Thursday, September 24, 2015

It's a Plaid, Plaid Fall, Adam Lippes for Target. Limited Edition Designer Collection.

By Laura Medina

https://corporate.target.com/article/2015/08/plaid-fall-look-book

Desired for its timeless quirkiness and zaniness yet a representation of tradition and individualism while denoting clan and style tribe, women who want to rebel subversively, are also attracted to tartan or plaid.

Plus, these style "Tomboys" are attracted to the androgynous functionality and original masculinity of plaid.  It's the quintessential  "borrowing from the boys."

According to Lizzie Garrett Mettler, author of "Tomboy Style: Beyond the Boundaries of Fashion," Tomboys are confident, rebellious, and adventurous. They are bold, brazen, fierce—and sexy. They aren’t known for following rules, they are known for doing—and wearing—whatever they want." 

Today's Tomboys also know Autumn is arriving.  They can't think of anything better, warm, and fuzzy than a plaid.  The preppy Tomboys save the cotton-based madras for Spring and Summer.

Marie Claire, Senior Fashion Editor, Zanna Roberts Rassi,...
"As an editor who's been attending the fashion collections for ten years, I don't think there's ever been a fall where I've not seen plaid on the runway."

It's such a versatile fabric. It truly is everybody's best friend.  There isn't a decade that we haven't seen plaid. I mean, it just keeps on giving.  So we styled the look book in a way that I think appeals to everyone. So we wanted to do plaid looks for the day, kind of a bit more street than we've done it, right, with the blazer and the ripped jeans and the cool shoe, and it's kind of like a bit more of an '80s vibe. "

"Then we've done it also for the office, so we've got some really cute, fun, playful looks but will work in a business environment. Then we've done it for evenings, which is more unexpected. We've got this cool fringe leather skirt with a plaid shirt. "

In anticipation and knowing it's a lifestyle general store, Target is going "mad for plaid" where limited edition Listerine Mouthwash and lip gloss are going "mad for plaid" in plaid printed bottles and tubes.

"I mean, the entire store is plaid." 

The lucky designer on this limited designer collection, Adam Lippes,...
"I think the plaid trend has never really gone away. It's always kind of been in the undercurrent of American sportswear. "

"Uh, but over the years, it's been infused from sort of working shirts up to high fashion. And Target is kind of mad for plaid for fall, which is great when a brand takes a risk like that and does it in a big way. "

"So Target came to me and talked to me about this whole idea of the store going sort of mad for plaid, and then the challenge to me was, can you and do you want to create a collection based around buffalo plaid? "

"I'm an American sportswear designer, so plaid is true to my DNA as a designer. So it was a challenge that I was excited to take on. "

"But over the years, it has really invaded high fashion. So now there's been great plaid gowns worn to gala events. People wear plaid to work. They wear it out on a Saturday night, and they still wear it, you know, for a real workman's shirt, so it's sort of all over now, which makes it so fun. "

"It looks great with, of course, a pair of jeans--a plaid top--but also might look great with black miniskirt to wear out at night." 

Tomboys also know when a good deal is coming on.  They're fashionistas and stylistas too.  Like any good fashionistas, they'll either going to hit the sale at midnight or be in line, first thing this Sunday morning, to snatch some rare limited edition item at some really great prices...the original prices.







Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Be like a NARS Makeup Artist. Customized with NARS Pro Palette then Copy NARS' NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 Looks

By Laura Medina



Not only are the makeup formulas are becoming healthier with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants, and more durable.  The equipment and gears are becoming more user-friendly.

Dreamed of being your own makeup artist or need to become your own makeup artist because you need something specialized, customized, and portable.

NARS delivered with it's new Pro Palette.  In NARS' signature black, matte, rubberized case, the interior backdrop is a magnetic board that can snap and securely attach eyeshadow and blush compacts for easy switching to suit any occasion.

The interchangeable and customizable Pro Palette came just in time for New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 Collections, whipping people into a frenzy for fresh new makeup items and new makeup looks.

Once you got your own Pro Palette Kit and those snap-in and snap-out eyeshadows and blushes, you can go ahead copy these following looks from New York Fashion Week 2016...


SHOW: CREATURES OF THE WIND SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Aaron de Mey for NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: “The look was inspired by singer, Siouxsie Sioux. She always had a very strong eye look - it had the same spirit, but was applied differently each time. The look is very eclectic with a lot of layering, which plays off the layering in the collection. It's punk, tough looking. I loved the richness of the gold against the toughness of the black. It’s an updated, modernized take on eyeliner.”
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE
EYES
BROWS
LIPS
Red lip:
Nude lip:


SHOW: TANYA TAYLOR SS‘16


LEAD ARTIST: Uzo, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist


LOOK: “The inspiration for the look was taken from Meryl Streep's Danish baroness character from the film "Out of Africa" – which is loosely based on the beauty looks of European aristocrats who migrated to Africa in the 1920’s/30’s. The pink-lilac hues on the lips and cheeks combined with the cool, quintessential Tanya Taylor aesthetic of illuminated skin play off the beautiful prints in the collection.” 


Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:


FACE






CHEEKS


Laguna Illuminator (for darker skin tones)


South Beach Multiple (for darker skin tones)



EYES



BROWS

Matte Eyeshadow (shades Blondie, Bali, Bengali and Coconut Grove depending on hair color)



LIPS


Impassioned Blush (New for Spring 2016; for now try Sex Appeal Blush)


SHOW: Opening Ceremony SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry
LOOK: “The collection was inspired by the unfinished projects of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright so it has a lot of graphic elements - sharp tailoring and cutouts with architectural edges. There is also this botanical element to the presentation, so we talked about the idea of hothouse flowers, a botanical green house with moisture and condensation on the skin. The look is really controlled, beautiful sweat - nude, muted lip with very glossy skin.”
Below please find the key products used to create the look:
FACE
Triple X Lip Gloss (on the bridge of the nose, cupid’s bow and high points of
cheekbones)
CHEEKS
EYES
Triple X Lip Gloss (on eyelids)
LIPS
Kari Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2016; for now try the left side of Fervor Dual-Intensity Blush withNepal Eyeshadow)


 SHOW: Mansur Gavriel SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry
LOOK: “The presentation is like an immaculate accessories floor in an imagined department store, the whole space is bathed in a dusty mauve color, with shop girls and clients trying the new collection. The collection features textiles designed by Alexander Girard, the mid-century interior designer and architect from the late 50’s, early 60’s. To reference the 60's without being too literal, we did chunky ‘Twiggy’ lashes and a fresh, blushes look on the ‘clients.’”
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive looks:
SHOP GIRLS
FACE
Velvet Matte Skin Tint (New for Spring 2016; for now try Radiant Creamy Concealer andPressed Powder)
EYES
LIPS
CLIENTS
FACE
Velvet Matte Skin Tint (New for Spring 2016; for now try Radiant Creamy Concealer andPressed Powder)
CHEEKS
Impassioned Blush (New for Spring 2016; for now try Sex Appeal Blush)
EYES
Rosecliff Lipstick on eyelids (New for Spring 2016; for now try Cruising Lipstick)
BROWS
Matte Eyeshadow (shades Blondie, Bali, Bengali and Coconut Grove depending on hair color)
LIPS
Rosecliff and Banned Red Lipstick (New for Spring 2016; for now try Cruising Lipstick)

SHOW: RODARTE SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: "The Fall/Winter 2015 makeup look is inspired by a dewy glow - a youthful fresh color based on the sunrise and horizon."
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE
Velvet Matte Skin Tint (New for Spring 2016; for now try Radiant Creamy Concealer and Pressed Powder )
CHEEKS
EYES
BROWS
LIPS

SHOW: Michael Costello SS’16
LEAD ARTIST: Uzo, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist
LOOK: “This season's beauty look takes inspiration from the decadent 70’s. Michael wanted the look of a Studio 54 pool party that was modern and effortless with a relaxed vibe to sync with the collection. We loved the idea of a bold, matte mod icy-pink lip paired with shimmery eyes and soft, illuminated skin.”
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE    
CHEEKS
Laguna Illuminator (for darker skin tones)
South Beach Multiple (for darker skin tones)
EYES   
Panic Dual-Intensity Blush (for darker skin tones)
Tarvos Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2016; for now try Vent Glacé Duo Eyeshadow
LIPS


SHOW: Marc Jacobs SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director
LOOK: “The look is very downtown – it’s the East Village girl who’s been out all night. Marc wanted them to look a little worn, so we created a look with too much mascara, just the right amount of color, no foundation, and dark circles under the eyes. There’s a lot of shine on the cheeks and eyes – they almost look greasy and a bit tired, but still so beautiful.”
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE
EYES
Cressida Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2016, for now try Outremer Single Eyeshadow)
LIPS
413 BLKR Lipstick      

   
 SHOW: J.W. Anderson SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Mark Carrasquillo for NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: “It is a study on flesh tones and bringing back the brow bone.”
Below please find the key products used to create the look:
FACE
EYES
BROWS
LIPS

SHOW: David Koma SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Andrew Gallimore, NARS UK Makeup Artist Ambassador
LOOK: “The look is that of a kick boxing, ballet dancer on holiday. She is more black belt than black swan.”
Below please find the key products used to create the look:
FACE
CHEEKS
BROWS
LIPS


SHOW: Christopher Kane SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Lucia Pieroni using NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: “She is a creation coming out of a destruction. A raw and undone girl, unaware about her own beauty. Bushy and feral brows and effortless skin. Naïve beauty that is childlike and honest.”
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE
CHEEKS
EYES
BROWS
LIPS
Rosecliff Lipstick (New for Spring 2016; for now try Cruising Lipstick)


SHOW: Erdem SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Val Garland for NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: "Tea stained eye haunted with a creamy, velvet finish. Skin is moist and windswept, but beautiful."
Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE
Velvet Matte Skin Tint (New for Spring 2016; for now try Radiant Creamy Concealer and Pressed Powder)
Copacabana Illuminator (for darker skin tones, use Laguna Illuminator)
CHEEKS
EYES
LIPS
Velvet Matte Skin Tint (New for Spring 2016; for now try Radiant Creamy Concealer and Pressed Powder)


SHOW: Thakoon SS‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: “Effortless beauty - natural, healthy and glowing.”
Below please find the key products used to create the look:
FACE
CHEEKS
Impassioned Blush (New for Spring 2016; for now try Sex Appeal Blush)
Craving Dual-Intensity Blush
EYES
Triple X Lip Gloss (on eyelids)
BROWS
LIPS

 SHOW: Alexander Wang SS ‘16
LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics
LOOK: “For this collection, Alex wanted to go back to the feeling and style of when he started, which was quite street.  The beauty is raw, the girls are meant to kind of look as they are, with a little bit of grooming but nothing ‘done’.”  
Below please find the key products used to create the look:
FACE
BROWS
Lightly groomed and brushed up