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Misty day on Rye Lane, 1960. Another classic photo from ‘Peckham Streets’, published by The Peckham Society.

[thesiteofstyle]

THE 2018 MET GALA

Who made us thank them for their Heavenly Bodies and who made us cry for their sins.

Ah the Met Gala. That first Monday in May reserved for all the brightest stars to show up and show out at the most important fashion event of the year. The theme being “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” I expected opulence at its finest. A lot of people fell short (mostly the guys), which is expected at an event like this. But those whose showed out, SHOWED TF OUT. With literal centuries of inspiration to draw from, there was no doubt in my mind that Met Gala vets would show up in their Papal best. Heavenly Bodies was a perfect opportunity for drama and excess and even a little bit of sin. Most people, however, pulled up to the biggest theme party in the world looking like they were going to a parent teacher conference or, Lord help me, prom.

I’m tired.

As a whole, the theme was relatively well followed by the women who attended. Ariana Grande looked like an actual renaissance painting. Zendaya literally showed up as Joan of Arc. Cara Delevingne was dressed as a confession booth (A+ for inspiration). Solange wore a du-rag emblazoned with the words “My God Wears a Du Rag” AND carried a bottle of agua de Florida (be still my Cuban heart). Lana Del Rey looked like a living saint in Gucci. And Rihanna, well….sis wins every year. It doesn’t make up for the fact that some of these women (I’m looking at you, influencers) didn’t even try. All it takes is a quick google search in one of your three iPhones to find inspiration for probably the easiest Met Gala theme of the past five years. With all that money and access so the best of the best in the industry, someone really had the gall to show up in a powder blue, Grecian style chiffon gown like she was going to her high school homecoming. It’s a slap in the face to Anna Wintour and the Gala’s legacy. And if I were Miss Wintour (hey girl!), I’d disinvite every person who didn’t even attempt to follow a theme as obvious and easy to draw from as this one.

Seriously though, where were the chalices?! The martyr bodies DRIPPING in gemstones?! THE STIGMATA?!?! Catholicism inspired half the art that takes up the Met museum itself!! I’m tired of these influencers showing up to these events, and treating them like a sort of Instagram photo-op. The Met Gala is meant to showcase fashion in its purest form: as art. But half the youngins that show up don’t even take the time to learn the theme. You can still be pretty and in theme, girlies. Look at Priyanka Chopra if you don’t know how. To me, all that shows is how uncultured and downright boring some of these influencers are. To all the guys and gals who were invited to this event and decided to play it safe and pretty, Anna Wintour herself saw you as worthy enough to take up one of the highly coveted spots, be respectful of that. This was a chance to get a little sinful, a little more dramatic than normal. An off-the-shoulder sweater and wide leg pants does not, I repeat does not, meet those criteria.

Written by Alexa Santory

All images courtesy of Labyrinth of Collages

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Down our way: The Bradfield Club #2

PHOTO: ALEXANDRA WAESPI  

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Peckham Rye station in the early 1950s. Photo from ‘Peckham Streets - a photographic history’.

[thesiteofstyle]

2018 MET GALA “HEAVENLY BODIES” - SOS CROWNED PICKS

Featuring Rihanna in custom Maison Margiela.

Chadwick Boseman in Versace

Kate Bosworth in Oscar de la Renta

Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent

Solange in Iris van Herpen

Priyanka Chopra in custom Ralph Lauren Collection

Zendaya in custom Versance

Gigi Hadid in custom Versace

All images c/o Getty Images.

[thesiteofstyle]

GABRIELA ANDERSON

Sharing her oily skin routine, dealing with curly hair in college, and the power of bodysuits. 

“My name is Gabriela Anderson (@gabrielaanderson_). I am a 19-year-old, Puerto Rican young woman from a little city called Hartford, CT. I was raised as an only child. However, I have an older brother. I was raised in a very cultured household. I could only speak Spanish in the house and was allowed to speak English at school or of course with my friends. My parents raised me in a household in which I was told that my education always, always came first. So, when I started modeling at the age of 13 years old, my dad never allowed me to move to LA or NYC because he wanted me to make sure I finished my education. I had talent agencies in both LA and NYC wanting to work with me. However, it was a dream that involved many risks that my family economically could not face. Fast forward four years, I wanted to further my education and decided to attend a liberal arts college in Massachusetts, Wheaton College. I am currently a sophomore, and majoring in Hispanic Studies and minoring in International Relations or Economics (still deciding lol). I am still modeling and I visit NYC every now and then. When I do go to NYC, I do my best to do a lot of photoshoots; I want to take advantage of all the photographers who are there. I also hang out with my friends and the special people in my life, I love them very much.

My skincare routine is very simple since being away at college. I have insanely oily skin, and it is very hard to control the shine in the summer. Before college, I would make sure that I would carry a pack of blotting sheets. Not only does it remove the oil on my T-zone (where it's most common) but it helps me avoid future breakouts! I highly recommend carrying a pack in your purse, backpack, wallet, honestly wherever. Now that it's getting colder, my skin is enjoying it very much. In the daytime, I wash my face with the Neutrogena Face Cream Cleanser/Mask with Benzoyl Peroxide. This cream helps control the oils on my face. I then moisturize my face with Aveeno Facial Lotion. It’s so light and doesn't clog my pores like many moisturizers do. I care for my face more during the night time. I wash my face with the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser. I do my best to squeeze a facial mask (Shea Moisture Black Charcoal with Tea Tree Oil) at least two times a week. Afterwards, I use the Lush Facial Spray Toner called Tea Tree. Tea tree oil helps with controlling the oil on my face and eliminating the breakouts that had arisen already. Finally, I use my Curology Lotion and apply it where ever my face has broken out. This lotion from Curology CHANGED my life completely, and 10/10 recommend it to anyone who is having issues with their face and feel hopeless. I've been there loves, this lotion will change your life.

My daily makeup look is very minimal. Since I’m a college student, I don't have much energy or time to have a full face of makeup on my face all day. Once I wash my face and apply my moisturizer, comb my eyebrows. I am a strong believer that once I have my eyebrows filled in; you can go about your day. I use the Elf Eyebrow gel and powder compact, in the shade Medium. If I didn't get much sleep the night before (which is very often lol) I apply a little of Laura Mercier BB cream with SPF 20. I just recently learned how important it is to wear sunscreen every day. That is it for the weekdays. My routine completely changes during the weekends. I tend to party with my friends and listen to great music. I enjoy dolling up during the night time, especially since I can go as dark as I want to. I usually go in with the Maybelline Foundation FIT me in 270. This is the only foundation that doesn't clog my pores and makes sure my face is matte all night (oily skin problems). I like to wear glitter on my eyelids lol, so I use the Wet and Wild Gold Glitter eyeshadow and apply a heavy amount on my lids. The fall out is insane, so be prepared to have glitter all over your face. I also like to use my Fenty Beauty Lipgloss; it's honestly the BEST lipgloss I have ever owned. She's such a queen.

For my hair routine, it is a tough task to deal with curly hair in college. To all my curly hair sisters, I praise y’all. It’s very difficult to maintain your hair and deep condition your hair without seeming like you're showering three times. My routine begins in the shower; I wash my hair every three days with Shea Moisture Superfruit Weightless Shampoo. Since my hair is very light, it helps with improving the thickness in my hair. I carry on with the Shea Moisture Coconut Oil conditioner. This product so bomb, it changed the texture of my hair and is so thick and moisturizing that I was able to finger detangle. Finger detangling is so essential for curly hair because it avoids split ends and you don't shed as much hair as you were if you used a comb. Afterwards, I use the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner. This is only of my Holy grail products, it makes my hair so shiny and never disappoints me.  For any days that I am too lazy to refresh my curls, or my curls are just not working for me that day, I turn to updos. I usually twist both sides of my hair and create a bun in the back of my head. Other days, I use my comb and slick back both sides of my hair. Both styles require a gel; I use my Curls Goddess Curls Gel and lots of bobby pins.  

It is very hard to describe my style. I dress according to the weather and how I’m feeling that day. I usually like dressing very “basic” during the weekdays, some days I do try to look pretty and wear a unique shirts I found at Marshall's, but most of the time, you can catch me in a white sweater with ripped jeans and a green jacket. Sometimes I pair my outfits with gold chains and gold hoop earrings. Other days, I can be seen with Adidas joggers and black shirt with my white Adidas sneakers. Some days I can be seen as a normal girl, a girly girl (wearing a shirt or dress) and other days I’m wearing my New York Yankees Hat with joggers and a tank top. I enjoy mixing and matching with comfy and casual clothing to create a nice outfit. On weekends, bodysuits are my go-to outfit tops. They are so quick and make any outfit look hot. I 10/10 recommend using bodysuits. I would say that gold hoop earrings are a necessity. I’m a gold gal, so all my small chokers and rings are all in gold. My fashion inspirations are Rihanna and Zendaya. They are both girls that do not care how they look and rock their outfits with confidence.

My first item that means the world to me is my gold chain. This chain is passed down in my family for every young woman, and my mother gifted it to me when I was in the 10th grade. Ever since I received it, I always wear it. Till this day, it is a staple in my outfits and you can almost always see me wearing it. My second staple item would have to be my Adidas superstars. These sneakers match with any outfit and are just the comfiest shoes Adidas has created. If you can’t tell already, I’m an Adidas fan and only Adidas (NO Nike lol). My third item would be my iPhone lol. Such a millennial response but it is the best. I have the iPhone 8 Plus, and the camera quality is amazing. In addition to the camera quality, I can do all my work on the small phone, print out documents and send out emails anywhere. My fourth item is my gold hoop earrings. Hoop earrings are a huge staple in my outfits and just had so much sass to any outfit. You can buy yourself cheap ones; mine are from Forever 21, and they have yet to rust after five months. Simply don't shower with them because that's how they rust. Finally, I would have to say that my last item that I always have with me is my black book bag/purse. It’s the comfiest way to carry my wallet and personal items I need when I go out. I think it's so essential when traveling to NYC, it helps me pack very light."

Gabriela Anderson interviewed by The Site of Style

[thesiteofstyle]

JAYCINA ALMOND

The model and mom on self care as it relates to her beauty and fashion routines.

“Hey guys! My name is Jaycina Almond (@jaycina) and I currently live in Atlanta. I am a 22 year old model and writer but above all, I am a mom. When I happen to have some spare time I love to read and find new music on the interwebs!

All of my self-care routines have to be quick and easy so I can get them done with minimal crying from my daughter so for me it really starts with my diet! I drink a ton of water and try to avoid dairy at all costs so I can have healthy skin and hair.I have combination skin, I have an oily T-zone and then pretty normal everywhere else so I cannot go without my Clarisonic Mia brush! I wash with Derma E Purifying Gel Cleanser that I get from whole foods - I rinse my face with hot water and put a dab of cleanser on my brush then wash my face until the brush shuts off. Around 2 mins. Second step is astringent/toner, I use Clinique’s Clarifying Lotion for oily skin first then end with Dr. Thayer’s Witch Hazel which can also be found at whole foods. Third step is to moisturize! I usually use plain old grapeseed oil BUT this amazing company named Bahi Cosmetics recently sent me their Sunflower Sweets Serum and I AM IN LOVE. That’s really all there is to my skincare routine - I do the same thing day and night. I try to do a facial steam and do a mask at least one night per week however!

I don’t usually do my makeup everyday but when I feel like looking cute I’ll throw on foundation and mascara and some gloss! I use Make Up for Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick as foundation - if I have any spots I want to cover I use the Fenty Beauty Match Stix in Wheat as a concealer first then apply the foundation and use a flat-top kabuki brush I got off amazon to blend it all! Then I swipe on Blinc Mascara and finish with a clear lip gloss you can find at any local beauty supply store! I make sure to set it all with Urban Decay’s All Nighter setting spray! If I’m going out for the night I’ll add Colourpop’s Super Shock Highlighter in Wisp to my cheekbones/brow bones/cupid’s bow/inner eye and then set everything. I like to look really natural when I do my own makeup since I’m always getting my makeup done for work!

Hair for me is super simple - I use a tea tree oil shampoo you can find at target then condition with Shea Moisture’s Boabob and Tea Tree Oil Conditioner. While I still have the conditioner in I will detangle my hair then rinse and that is it! I will usually use a bit of whatever curl defining creme I have on hand then blow dry with a diffuser - I usually just let my hair do its thing then wash about every 4 days but if I just don’t have time to do a wash n go I’ll spray my hair with Carol’s Daughter Curl Refresher Spray and go!

I would say my personal style is a tomboy meets edgy party girl meets bohemian mom. LOL. I really love loose flowing silhouettes and that is what I gravitate towards on daily basis because it’s easy to do oversized layers and be cute and comfy with minimal effort; but I also really love to get dressed up and feel super sexy! I feel like Rihanna is everybody’s fashion inspiration, and if she isn’t then she should be!! On that same note I adore Fucci - I think he got his big break by being noticed by RiRi for styling! AND on that same note I adore Neha! She is another amazing stylist - her and Fucci are friends! Big inspirations right there! When it comes to shopping I have a few like go-to places: ASOS for basics or something quick because I have their two-day shipping thing. Depop for vintage designer and the fye vintage tees. Re/Done for vintage levis - my go to denim. And then Revolve for quality basic pieces. All these are online because I actually hate shopping in store, I get so overwhelmed with all the choices! I need to be able to look at every single item then decide what I want! It’s a problem! I really love Gucci, too. I think they are killing it right now. For me it’s just about putting on something that makes me feel good - if my outfit doesn’t give me a certain feeling then I won’t walk out the house in it. I truly believe it could ruin my day.

The 5 things I own that are significant to me and my personal style are as follows:

“6” necklace - My daughter’s name is Syx so I rarely take it off.

Gold pinky ring - I got this ring while I was still in the first trimester of my pregnancy and I haven’t taken it off since, it is actually a baby ring so the idea is to wear it until Syx is big enough for it.

Chapstick - I feel like this is self-explanatory. Chapstick is a must-have.

A signature scent - I think this is really what I am missing, my grandma has worn the same perfume my whole life and anytime I smell it I am instantly transported back to childhood. I haven’t found the right one yet but once I do it’s over!

Self love - If you don’t love yourself and feel confident without the clothes, the makeup, the jewels, then nothing will mask that. I think it’s very important to master self love before anything else.”

Jaycina Almond interviewed by The Site of Style