Liya Kebede drew inspiration for her clothing company, Lemlem, during a trip she took to Africa. The open-air markets and artisinal bazaars of Ethiopia provided Kebede with the creative impetus to showcase the country's traditional art form of handweaving. Kebede's luxurious designs lend themselves to the unique combination of meticulous craftsmanship and use of natural cotton. If you would like to incorporate Kebede's...
Maintaining healthy, soft skin can be quite difficult as we age. Though, no matter what age you are, these products will definitely assist in retaining moisturized, soft skin. I will be showing you 3 products that will help you achieve baby soft skin! Nivea In-Shower Body Moisturizer I absolutely love this lotion because I never have to go through the hassle of putting...
Liya Kebede is a woman of varied talents: model, designer, maternal health advocate, and philanthropist. She is a woman on a mission, using fashion and design to share her message about empowerment and the preservation of art and culture. Kebede was born and raised in Ethiopia. She was introduced to a French modeling agent while attending a French international school, and promptly moved...
Anne wrote: Hi Vestologie. I have a brother who is a 25 year old, lean and tall (6'3'') Asian dude. His fashion sense is solid for professional wear but he really doesn't put any effort in casual wear. He probably hasn't updated his wardrobe in about 2 years. When he does want to look casual nice, he'll bring out the the striped black...
No, we're not talking about a hot guy linked to your arm (although who wouldn't want top-shelf arm candy like that, right?). We're talking about bracelets - that ornamental jewelry people all over the world have been wearing on their arms for centuries. Archaeologists have found artifacts of bracelets that go as far back as the Ancient Egypt. The earliest bracelets were fashioned...
Elizabeth Gilbert is one of my favorite authors. If you haven't read her books, then you're missing out. Seriously. Her witty humor and sincere insight that has gotten me through some of my darkest days. She's best known for writing Eat Pray Love but the quote above comes from her latest book called Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. Now I have to...
Coco Chanel possessed a signature style that makes her the legendary fashion icon she is today. Her label is recognized worldwide and many of us often covet a luxurious Chanel handbag or a chic Chanel dress. However, style is usually less about the brand and more about how you wear an outfit. With that in mind, here are some aesthetic elements you can...
