Stella by Stella McCartney. What's yours?
<3,
Lola Re
SPOTLIGHT ON: AYURA COSMETICS
Ayura Cosmetics is a Japanese cosmetics company that has a holistic
body care. I think it's so cool, here is what they have to say on their website:
"Ayura is designed to promote the flows of 'Qi', 'Xue', and 'Jin' to generate problem-free skin filled with vitality.... It regulates the skin balance that changes constantly and is different in each individual."
So, they have a skin care section with makeup removers, cleansers, primers, lotions, serums, gels, creams, masks and sunscreens, etc.
They have a fragrance that I really want to try that is supposed to be one of the most popular in Japan. It's called Spirit of Ayura. There's a pic and a fragrance breakdown below:
body care. I think it's so cool, here is what they have to say on their website:"Ayura is designed to promote the flows of 'Qi', 'Xue', and 'Jin' to generate problem-free skin filled with vitality.... It regulates the skin balance that changes constantly and is different in each individual."
So, they have a skin care section with makeup removers, cleansers, primers, lotions, serums, gels, creams, masks and sunscreens, etc.
They have a fragrance that I really want to try that is supposed to be one of the most popular in Japan. It's called Spirit of Ayura. There's a pic and a fragrance breakdown below:
Massage in a large movement using the finger pads. It is not necessary to press hard.
- Move the fingertips from the hairline to the top of the head using slight pressure.
When doing this, if you feel pain at any spot, this is where fatigue has accumulated.
- Massage especially where you feel pain from the hairline to the top of your head as though actually moving the whole scalp.
- Pinch your scalp very quickly and lightly with your finger pads. Massage lightly and rhythmically without rubbing.
It is even more effective with deep breathing.
Pressure points that provide relaxing effect
Kyokusa ...
At 2/6 of the length on the hairline connecting shintei and the upper corner of forehead.
At 2/6 of the length on the hairline connecting shintei and the upper corner of forehead.
Shintei ...
The center of the hairline on the forehead.
The center of the hairline on the forehead.
Kakuson ...
The point slightly above the upper end of ear.
The point slightly above the upper end of ear.
Pressure points that revitalize hair
Taiyo ...
Temple.
Temple.
Amon ...
The center of the nape, about 2 cm above the hair line.
The center of the nape, about 2 cm above the hair line.
Hyakue ...
The central point that crosses the line connecting the top of the right and left ears.
The central point that crosses the line connecting the top of the right and left ears.
Pressure points that help reduce fatigue in neck and shoulders
Fuchi ...
The hollow outside the highest point of the muscles running beside the central hollow in the nape.
The hollow outside the highest point of the muscles running beside the central hollow in the nape.
Tenchu ...
The highest point of the muscles running beside the central hollow in the nape.
The highest point of the muscles running beside the central hollow in the nape.
Kankotsu ...
The hollow diagonally below the most protruding point behind ear.
The hollow diagonally below the most protruding point behind ear.
Kensei ...
The points where the middle finger touches when placing the fingertips on the side of neck.
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The points where the middle finger touches when placing the fingertips on the side of neck.
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[All graphics and information taken from ayura.co.jp]
There is lots more on their website, you should check it out!!!
Lola Re
LOLA RE'S FAVOURITE FASHION MOVIES
Unzipped by Isaac Mizrahi
This is him with the incredible, late Eartha Kitt (RIP Eartha :(((( ).
You know him as the mastermind behind Target, but did you know he was the star of a documentary which chronicles the creation of a collection? It includes his inspiration, designing, fittings, and runway show. All the supermodels are in it, in all their 90s glory: from Linda Evangelista, Naomi Cambell, Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Giselle.... pretty much everyone ... oh Amber Valetta.... Shalom Harlowe... so... everyone. :D
Here is a link to the film online!
Note: This film was my first introduction to Andre Leon Talley, editor-at-large at American Vogue. Talley styles Michelle Obama, and is from North Carolina. More on him later!
Paris is Burning
This film isn't strictly about the fashion industry. Instead, it's about men who are serious about fashion-- gay african american men in Harlem, NYC in the 90s. This is the bittersweet tale of the beginning of fashion voguing (a-la Madonna, a-la Benny Ninja from the House of Ninja on ANTM). These men have difficult lives but use fashion and balls as a way to escape and create a fantasy world where they feel safe and fabulous.
Here is a link to the film online.
I still want to see Inferno, I know it has Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, Tyra Banks, etc in it :oP
PS: Does anyone know what movie the clip below is from? I want to see it!
Love,
Lola Re
This is him with the incredible, late Eartha Kitt (RIP Eartha :(((( ).
You know him as the mastermind behind Target, but did you know he was the star of a documentary which chronicles the creation of a collection? It includes his inspiration, designing, fittings, and runway show. All the supermodels are in it, in all their 90s glory: from Linda Evangelista, Naomi Cambell, Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Giselle.... pretty much everyone ... oh Amber Valetta.... Shalom Harlowe... so... everyone. :D
Here is a link to the film online!
Note: This film was my first introduction to Andre Leon Talley, editor-at-large at American Vogue. Talley styles Michelle Obama, and is from North Carolina. More on him later!
Paris is Burning
This film isn't strictly about the fashion industry. Instead, it's about men who are serious about fashion-- gay african american men in Harlem, NYC in the 90s. This is the bittersweet tale of the beginning of fashion voguing (a-la Madonna, a-la Benny Ninja from the House of Ninja on ANTM). These men have difficult lives but use fashion and balls as a way to escape and create a fantasy world where they feel safe and fabulous.
Here is a link to the film online.
I still want to see Inferno, I know it has Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, Tyra Banks, etc in it :oP
PS: Does anyone know what movie the clip below is from? I want to see it!
Love,
Lola Re
MORE BERN FASHION WEEK
SOFIFI
DAGMAR
NHU DUONG
[All pictures from stockholmstreetstyle.com]
Love,
Lola Re
Lola Re
HOW TO SHOP WELL
1. Spend Cash (not credit!!).
2. Thrift.
3. Do it Yourself.
4. Shop in the Men's, Boys and Girls sections.
5. Buy Men's beauty products. They often have the exact same formulations, but they just have
different packaging and cost less.
6. Shop out of season (January and June).
7. Build relationships at your favorite retailers (get on mailing lists, etc) and stay updated as to
deals and sales.
8. Be patient! Wait for it to go on sale.
9. Spend the big bucks on items you'll use a lot, like a coat, a bag or great basics.
10. Shop online.
11. Buy in bulk-- If you have a staple product or fragrance, get a larger size of it so you pay less per unit.
12. Buy items you LOVE, and nothing less.
Lola Re
2. Thrift.
3. Do it Yourself.
4. Shop in the Men's, Boys and Girls sections.
5. Buy Men's beauty products. They often have the exact same formulations, but they just have
different packaging and cost less.
6. Shop out of season (January and June).
7. Build relationships at your favorite retailers (get on mailing lists, etc) and stay updated as to
deals and sales.
8. Be patient! Wait for it to go on sale.
9. Spend the big bucks on items you'll use a lot, like a coat, a bag or great basics.
10. Shop online.
11. Buy in bulk-- If you have a staple product or fragrance, get a larger size of it so you pay less per unit.
12. Buy items you LOVE, and nothing less.
Be smart -- that never goes out of style.
Lola Re
BERNS FASHION WEEK IN STOCKHOLM
Check it out you guys! I've just been looking at the designers' lookbooks and my favorites so far are Hope, 5th Avenue Shoe Repair, Dagmar, Julian Red, and The Local Firm.
Here are some of my favorite pieces: (all pics from http://www.fashionweekbyberns.com/)
Lola Re <3
Here are some of my favorite pieces: (all pics from http://www.fashionweekbyberns.com/)
Hope
Julian Red
Dagmar
The Local Firm
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair
Lola Re <3
SWEDISH STYLE
*Note (13 Apr 2025) - I'm pretty sure I knew Topshop was not a Swedish brand because I was working in the London Oxford Street store around this time... I think this might have been added in / changed from something else.
I completely and utterly love Scandinavian fashion. It's crazy amazing. I check StockholmStreetStyle out on the daily, and I've noticed that some of the brands that are popular in Sweden include:
Cheap Monday (for jeans)
*Topshop
Acne
Indiska
Bianco (for leather goods)
Lindex
Filippa K
DinSko
BikBok
(as well as the familiar Zara, Forever 21, and H and M)
Normally, I would do a post on my inspirations from these lines, but it's STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK!!! (Well, Berns Fashion Week, it's been renamed). So instead, I'm gonna go to the source and show you the looks I like best straight from the runways.
Lola Re
I completely and utterly love Scandinavian fashion. It's crazy amazing. I check StockholmStreetStyle out on the daily, and I've noticed that some of the brands that are popular in Sweden include:
Cheap Monday (for jeans)
*Topshop
Acne
Indiska
Bianco (for leather goods)
Lindex
Filippa K
DinSko
BikBok
(as well as the familiar Zara, Forever 21, and H and M)
Normally, I would do a post on my inspirations from these lines, but it's STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK!!! (Well, Berns Fashion Week, it's been renamed). So instead, I'm gonna go to the source and show you the looks I like best straight from the runways.
Lola Re
I WANNA DRESS LIKE...ET
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I think some images were deleted(6 Mar 2025)
[images from imdb.com]
Inspiration comes from everywhere, crickets! Do you remember this scene from ET?
Well, I haven't been able to get it out of my head today. It combines so many things that inspire me right now-- California, the 80's, dressing like a boy & breaking rules :P
NOTE: I don't think I wrote anything rhyming with "can't get it out of my head" about any of the characters in ET... (6 Mar 2025)
I go back and forth between loving girly clothes and loving boyish clothes. Right now I'm channeling these flannel shirts, hoodies in primary colors, 80s sneakers, and light jackets. This has GOT to be Spring 09 for me!
Stay tuned for how I would interpret the look for myself....
<3 Lola Re xx