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Five. Two. Six. B-day. *In my Beyoncé voice

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My Best Dressed at the 2019 Met Gala

As an intern for Pyer Moss I may be a bit biased but these suites...WIG.

Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond dressed Lena Waithe in a powder blue suit featuring fine lines from different iconic LGBT songs, her buttons were the faces of iconic African American LGBT trendsetters such as RuPaul and Dorian Corey. The back of her suit says is best “Black Drag Queens Inventend Camp”, a play on the invented similarly to the popular “periodt”

This look is Camp class and best of all has amazing message. So proud! #ganggang

Janelle Monáe in Christian Siriano

This look is a Camp, couture art. You can really tell Janelle is an all around artists and is able to communicate her artistic abilities in everything she dose. With hats on hats on hats and an eye that blinks it’s long lashes at photographers, I was left in awe. #camplives

As one of the night’s hosts, Lady Gaga served us Camp on a platter having several wardrobe changes in the course of 15 minutes. The first was a hot pink Brandon Maxwell gown complete with a gigantic bow, exaggerated train, and entourage of umbrella holding men, she quickly morphed into a full length black gown with a matching black umbrella giving major Marry Poppins vibes, the third look was a tight hot pink dress accompanied by a prop like oversized phone, for her last look she stripped down to a studded lingerie set with fishnet stocking, studded platform heel boots, and a trailing hot pink wagon full of rosé and pink cowboy hats.

15 minutes, four look, they all served, that is all. #didn’tcometoplay

Billy whore a gold body suit with matching headpiece and gorgeous gold wings designed by The Blonds

Billy Porter outdid his Oscars tuxedo gown look, making a grand entrance as an Egyptian Sun God. I have to be honest, he made my list more so because of his amazing entrance than his look itself but the look was still amazballs all on its own. #EgyptmeetsKingsLanding

RuePaul in Zaldi.

As Lena’s suit said, “Black drag-queens intentend Camp” so I would be remise if I didn’t mention mama Rue himself. Arguably the most famous drag queen rocked a rainbow zebra printed suit by Zaldi. Although the look is soft Camp, I have to say I was disappointed in Rue’s head, I respect him not wanting to come in drag but I would of really appreciated some Campy makeup to really take this look home for me. #respect #mamadoesitbest   

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My Worst Dressed at the 2019 Met Gala

Disclaimer: This year’s theme was Camp meaning extra and weird; meant to entertain you and make you uncomfortable. Combining Camp with the typical glam of the Met Gala was the goal...

JLo wearing a crystal dripping Versace dress with matching head piece and iridescent heels.

The look is fab as always but it isn’t on theme. Unfortunately, some people are so hung up on being sexy they’re afraid to play outside the box and missed the mark on Camp. #daretobedifferent

Frank Ocean wearing who cares...I’m putting in as much effort looking up the designer as he put into this look concept #sorrynotsorry

I mean come on he looks like he’s working the event. Serving valet parking attendant realness and I for one am NOT hear for it. #whybothershowingup

Kim Kardashian wearing a skin tight Mugler dripping in beads and sequins.

Again the look is stunning, the dripping accents mimicked falling water drops but it just wasn’t Camp. Like JLo, Kim is hung up on being sexy and is clearly uncomfortable having fun or making fun of herself. She’s boring and it shows. #getthestickoutyourbuttkim

Katy Perry came through to lighten up the mood at this year’s Met Gala wearing a chandelier dress by Moschino. Although this look is certainly on theme the execution fell dim for me. This look says cirque soleil not Met Gala.

E for effort but a hit and a miss for me. #Campnotlamp

Cardi B shoed up in a feathered Thom Browne dress, complete with a bejeweled connecting head piece and a train so extravagant she needed several assistants to help her maneuver in it.

The look was definitely Camp, extra in every way but it just wasn’t visually appealing. The train looked like a comforter straight from IKEA and there are several weird accents in the front the most obvious being an elevated, textured, clump of material that resembled a manly appendage. #dickfordays 

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Three Common Mistakes People Make When Applying Eyeliner

Whether you’re a seasoned makeup guru or an eager novice, you’re well aware of the magic of liquid eyeliner. It’s the perfect complement to any eye shape and complements any look, from a full-face masterpiece to a natural beat. Liquid eyeliner has virtually no cons…except one. It can smell fear. If you’re nervous, rushing, or frustrated liquid eyeliner can transform your look from a cat eyed dream to a raccoon eyed nightmare, but this nightmare can be avoided! If you’re familiar with these common mistakes and how to avoid them you can defiantly up your liquid eyeliner game.

Completing One Eye’s Liquid Eyeliner Before The Other: This may seem like a great idea but one of the most prominent things about liquid eyeliner is symmetry. This is best achieved when the base line of eyeliner is applied to both eyelids and then the winged portion of eyeliner. This allows you to concentrate on matching just the winged portion at one time as opposed to matching the whole eyeliner look on each eye at the same time.

Letting The Eyeliner DryToo Soon: Once liquid eyeliner has dried it’s practically impossible to manipulate and can be a nightmare to try to remove, often times resulting in a smudgy mess around the eyes. The best way to avoid this raccoon look is to stay focused on the task at hand and make sure the desired look is achieved before it dries. This will allow manipulation while it’s still wet and manageable.

Wiping It Off Without Product: So, it’s not symmetric, it’s dried, and it looks like crap. It needs to be removed and done over but how this is done can mean the difference between doing your liquid eyeliner over and the whole upper half of your face over. Trying to to wipe liquid eyeliner off without any product will result in an “Indian burn” sensation in that area and an even bigger mess. Although expensive eye makeup removers have been pedaled pretty hard in the cosmetic market, the most efficient removal of liquid eyeliner involves a Q-tip and get this, lotion! That’s right, using a bit of any kind of lotion on the tip of a Q-tip will not only get the liquid eyeliner off effortlessly, but ensures that the surrounding areas are not messed up or altered in the process.

Achieving your desired look with liquid eyeliner can be difficult. Especially when you’re still learning or pressed for time, but being in-the-know about these three common mistakes and how to avoid them can really up your liquid eyeliner game. It’s all about trial and error and never giving up. As the makeup guru and creator of Jeffree Star Cosmetics himself once said, “Never forget, beauty comes from within…within eyeliner bottles”. -Jeffree Star

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What You Need To Know

Although today’s sharing economy has improved the shopping experience of millions nationwide, the process of choosing the best clothing subscription for you can be somewhat overwhelming. Here’s some useful information to help you decipher which subscription is best for you.

1. Stitch Fix: Stitch Fix is perfect for everyday women’s wear. Although they do offer pieces for plus size women, maternity, men, and children; their "bread and butter” is everyday women’s wear for sizes below 14W and 1X. Because these specialty sizes are relatively new for Stitch Fix, there aren’t as many options but if you’re looking for everyday women’e wear from 250 established up and coming labels at your preferred price, Stitch Fix is the clothing subscription for you.

2. Rent The Runway: Rent The Runway is perfect for all of your formal needs. They specialize in offering high-end designer clothes for formal, cocktail, and black-tie occasions. Rent The Runway allows subscribers to make an impression at formal events in designer garments without breaking the bank. Renting these designer pieces is not only goof for your pockets but the environment as well. By renting, you’re able to wear designer pieces for a fraction of the original price and assist in sustainability for the environment. By renting, you’re saving all the water, electricity, and emissions used to manufacture a new piece of clothing. If you’r looking to be a topic of conversation at your next big event for all the right reasons, Rent The Runway is perfect for you.

3. Dia & Co.: Dia & Co. specializes in plus size clothing. Who ever said you can’t be plus size and fashionable hasn’t heard of Dia & Co. Originally founded out of the personal need of founder Nadia Boujarwah, Did & Co. set out to make every women feel included and help them embrace their individuality no matter your shape and size. Did & Co. understands that “size” is just a number. One brand’s 1X is another brand’s 3X, Did & Co. carries both and everything in between. If your a voluptuous women who loves her curves and wants to flaunt them in the latest fashion, Dia & Co. is exactly what you’re looking for.

4. Fabletics: Ready to workout? Fabletics is your one-stop-shop for all of your active wear needs including full matching outfits, separate bottoms and tops, sports bras, and athletic accessories. As a new VIP member you get the exclusive offer of two pairs of leggings for $24, which are valued at $99. Let’s face it, working out can be a real drag but at least now your workout wardrobe doesn’t have to be. When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good you perform even better. Fabletics will help you do just that.

5. KidBox: KidBox know’s how busy parents can be and offers a solution by allowing parents to shop for their children from the comfort of their homes. KidBox is the first of its kind to offer personalized style boxes for children. KidBox is your go-to source for your little ones ages 2-14 complete with 6-7 styles made up of all the coolest brands all the kids are talking about. They also offer Baby Boxes for sizes 0-24 with 3-4 styles and 1-2 non-apparel items.   Because KidBox know’s you’re busy they allow you seven days to decide what you would like to keep, return, or exchange before you re charged. Need more reason’s love KidBox? For every box kept, KidBox clothes a child in need. You can help KidBox in their mission to clothe one million children in need by signing up today.

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HOW THE NEW SHARED ECONOMY IS REVAMPING HOW YOU THINK ABOUT FASHION

Today’s society is all about convince and the new shared economy ensures just that! Many industries are rising to the occasion and the fashion industry is no exception.

One of the most popular shared economy companies taking the fashion industry by storm is Stitch Fix. Founded in 2011, CEO Katrina Lake shipped her first Stitch Fix order from her Cambridge apartment while attending Harvard. She is passionate about helping women achieve everyday confidence. Today, Stitch Fix has brought this exclusive shopping experience to millions of men and women nationwide.

Stitch Fix’s mission is to enhance the way you shop through a combination of technology and the personal touch of expert stylists. Stitch Fix works with thousands of passionate stylists from all over the United States who are made up of trendsetters and fashion experts eager to learn about your style as it changes and evolves. Stitch Fix continues to push the envelop by not only providing your everyday shopper with pieces that are not only curated, but truly personalized to you.

How are just a few of the ways Stitch Fix can improve your shopping experience:

Affordable: Stitch Fix has a $20 subscription fee, which is less than several other clothing subscription companies.

Convenient: Stitch Fix sends you five personalized pieces to try on at home and return anything you don’t love with free shipping both ways.

Personalized: Your Style Profile allows expert stylist to get a great sense of looks you’d love, ensures the perfect fit, and even allows you to leave Stitch Fix notes to request specific pieces.

Informative: The Stitch Fix blog, STITCH FIX/Style keeps fashion forward shoppers up-to-date on what’s hot and what’s not.

Interactive: Wondering how to take a new fashion risk? Ask a stylist! Stitch Fix allows you to independently ask stylist fashion questions at the click of a button.

So how does Stitch Fix do it? Great question! The first step is to complete an easy 10-15 minute, style profile where you can specify the styles you’re looking for, as well as your size and ideal price range. Next you’ll chose the date you’d like to receive your shipment. Once received, you’re encouraged to try everything on in the comfort of your own home. You’ll then buy what you loved and return what you don’t at no additional cost to you. Finally, tell Stitch Fix what you think. The feedback you give helps the expert stylists know what to send you in future shipments, and it’s just that easy.

About Stitch Fix: Stitch Fix was founded in 2011 in Cambridge, MA by CEO Katrina Lake. Katrina Founded Stitch Fix to help women everywhere discover and explore their style through a truly client-focused experience. Katrina used her extensive experience in fashion, retail, and technology to shape the convenient personalized experience available today. Stitch Fix continues to expand, launching men’s options in 2016 and extending women’s options to include plus sizes in 2017. https://www.stitchfix.com/

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My Worst Dressed at the 2019 Oscars

Olivia Colman Wearing Prada

The colors are dreary and aging and shape does nothing for her body. 

Sarah Paulson Wearing Brandon Maxwell

Pink fitted bed sheet anyone?

Yalitza Aparicio Wearing Rodarte

A mint green 8th grade formal dress has no place on a red carpet #SorryNotSorry

Glenn Close Wearing Carolina Herrera

Although this dress resembles an Oscar award, this dress is no winner.

Gemma Chan Wearing Valentino

Coming through with little girl birthday party realness in this custom pink crepe paper dress courtesy of Part City

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My Best Dressed at the 2019 Oscars

Jennifer Lopez Wearing Tom Ford

I mean...when does JLo not slay!? She demanded attention in this gorgeous silver mirror plated dress. Interesting yet simple. Sleek and sexy.

Regina King Wearing Oscar De La Renta

I don’t know about y’all but I need some milk. Regina King DID that! This look is clean, classy, and fun with textured folds in an eye catching white color.

Allison Janney Wearing Pamella Roland

MOM sitcom star Allison Janney certainly doesn't look like anyone’s mom in this dress. It’s modern, elegant, and sexy. 

Emma Stone Wearing Louis Vuitton

Brining a whole new meaning to the phrase “looking like a snack”, Emma Stone’s look reminds me of Ferrero Rocher chocolates in all the right ways. She looks stunning...and delicious.   

Billy Porter Wearing Christian Siriano Tuxedo Gown

The show stopper himself! Effortlessly combined masculinity and femininity for this iconic look that had everyone talking. I mean he served it and it was hot.

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Burberry receives backlash for sending a look featuring a noose down the runway. They’ve since apologized, explaining the rope accent was meant to channel the marine theme of the line and was is no way meant to have any racial implications but many continue to claim it is controversial racially insensitive. Thoughts?

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LaQuan Smith Makes A Splash At NYFW

As an intern at The Hinton Group, a boutique Fashion PR firm, I had the honor and privilege to help put on the NYFW show for LaQuan Smith. From setup, to manning hair and makeup backstage, to checking in VIP guest at the door, it was all worth it when those lights dimmed and the show began!

LaQuan’s Fall/Winter ‘19 line is all about looking and feeling expensive and luxurious. Mixing business with pleasure with plaid printed skirts and sheer cheetah print bodysuits. There were also several crystal covered eye catching pieces that personally, gave me life, but some of the most notable looks to hit the runway collaborated with the imaginative fur pieces from SagaFurs. Basically WIG SNATCHED.

As LaQuan himself described the line, MONEY. POWER. RESPECT.  

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Creative Expression or Racism? You Decide.

During Black History Month, the iconic, Gucci fashion label received backlash for releasing what many called insensitive merchandise. A Balaclava knitted black sweater that covers most of the face and has a mouth opening with red lips (pictured above). This sweater retailed for $890 before it was pulled from their website. Gucci has since issued an apology and announced a big push to increase diversity hiring, but not before thousands of people spoke out against what they considered blatant racism including rappers 50 Cent and T.I.  

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Hey Guys!

Are you a beauty or fashion enthusiast? An adventurer with a zest for life? How about a college student or New Yorker looking for someone who just gets it? Well look no further! My name is Ki and I’m your girl! FemmeF8tale is an eclectic lifestyle blog about everything beautiful and current a girl on the go needs to know! 

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