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ONE ON ONE WITH FATAI

“…….anyone who has a kingdom heart and lives selflessly …..”

Her journey as a finalist on The Voice Australia (2012) took the nations breath away. After having gained a label and publishing deal with Universal Music, Fatai has been on an organic and creative journey in the studio, working diligently toward releasing her sounds to the world. Check out more of Fatai in our fourth issue of C’est Moi Magazine: VINTAGE GLAM . Don’t forget to follow us on  facebook to stay in the know of our featured artists.

Fatai – Sam Smith Medley Cover

WEBITORIALS – UP, UP, AND AWAY

UP, UP, AND AWAY

Photographer: Liz Klein Photography &    Design
Model: Deanna Schlimmer
Makeup: Color Me Sassy by Sarah Murillo

WEBITORIALS – A MOMENT IN TIME

A MOMENT IN TIME

Photographer: THOMAS H.P. JERUSALEM
Model: Bernadette von Drachenberg
Thomas H.P. Jerusalem (AKA Jerry) is a German photographer living and working in Chicago, Naperville, and St Charles, IL. Thomas H.P. Jerusalem specializes in fashion and conceptual photography. His work has been published on numerous occasions in international magazines, both online and print, and several photographs have won awards. He is listed in the ONE LIFE 2012 Catalog and has a portfolio at Italian VOGUE/PhotoVogue and Art+Commerce/VOGUE NYC. His clients include: ad agencies, magazines, model agencies, publishing companies, designers, and realtors. Jerry combines his background with his photography and style, creating vintage and surrealistic portraits of models in conceptual environments. His work includes dark romantic, edgy, and vintage space-age photography. Growing up during the Cold War in West Germany,  he read his dad’s over-sized NY Photo Academy books from the sixties, which influenced his style. Since he did not  speak English at the time, the descriptive words in the pictures did not make much sense, so he focused on the visual stories behind the images. The passion and perfection that Jerry has for photography can be seen reflected in every image. 


 

WEBITORIAL – EMBARGO

EMBARGO

Photographer: DanielleKorman (Instagram: @daniellekorman)
Model/Stylist: Katie Rees (Click Models LA)
Makeup & Hair: Alison Marks

 

 

UNCHAINED AUTUMN by Sanda Panteleimonov

  
 Everybody knows that jewelry was and still remain as a very important accessory for women, which is an indispensable part of her style. You may be wondering what is the most fashionable jewelry of  autumn 2014?  And in this case I will propose just to check the main trends in jewelry for the coming season.

  
   As I say, the modern fashion world is a very contradictory thing that just loves to challenge society. Just imagine: while we do our best in minimizing our lives, fashion acts exactly in the opposite way. A proof of this phenomenon consists in the appearance of the massive chains as part of most jewelry and fashion accessories for this autumn. The chunky massive chain is making a strong return for this autumn, and although it’s an allusion to a clear throwback to ‘90s hip-hop style, you don’t have to possess Rihanna’s courage to put them on.
   For several seasons in a row, designers abound ideas of hold thicker and large jewelry with the elements of massive chains. And even though massive chains are presented by a variety of materials (like gold, platinum, silver and other alloys of different colors), there is one only mandatory element: a chain or, sometimes, an allusion of it. Besides the precious materials or their similarities, today’s chains can be composed of plastic, textiles, leather, and so on. Some materials that  are woven into jewelry, that gives to the accessory an unusual, original, and attractive appearance. If you take a closer look at the fashionable chains of this season, you will understand the main idea: the larger it is and the more numerous levels the chains have, the better it is for autumn fashion time.
   Basically, bracelets and necklaces with massive chains are frequent guests of autumn-winter shows. Therefore, this season such well-known fashion houses as Moschino, Chanel, and Just Cavalli show different versions of the main trend of season’s accessories.
   And now I would like to offer you some advices – how to implement this accessory to your everyday ensemble in the best way:
1) Among this kind of bracelet even a strict dress or costume will look fresh and coolly. Don’t be afraid to combine bold jewelry with a classic suit.
2) These accessories must be either one or two or an uncountable number.
3) Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and even rings with massive chains – improvise as you want.
4) Chains seem to you a little aggressive? Lace additions and element of flowers, hearts, or other nice things may help you improve the impression about your look.
First Fashionable Aid:
1) Christian Lacroix expressed his favor for the rock or punk style, presenting a collection of jewelry with the massive chain, decorated with pendants and crosses.
2) Jewelry house Tiffany & Co in the new season pleases us with many variations of gothic cuff bracelets (and not only bracelets)!
3) Use a massive chain as a belt (Balmain recommends to us)
4) Roberto Cavalli advises all fashionable ladies to reel in the long metal chain from their clutch’s or their bag’s and turn them into a spectacular bracelet.
Don’t be afraid to look a little scary for others. Keep calm, ’cause it’s autumn coming.

A LESSON IN THRIFT SHOPPING by KiRa Henderson

Image via borofamily
 

Do you love going to the thrift store or local consignment shops?


 Finding vintage or thrift items and incorporating them into your everyday wardrobe is not difficult. If you are going to the thrift store and you feel like you are never finding anything, keep reading and I will give you some tips to always find something while shopping in the thrift store.
1. Understanding sizes, realizing that some of the items you may find were made during a different time period will help you understand why a size 10 looks like a 6, so before you purchase either try the piece on or be able to eye ball it whether it will fit you or not, you never want to go home and wash it and when it’s time to wear it you are not able to fit the item.
2. Know your sale day if something is half off you will not hesitate to purchase it. A lot of thrift stores have VIP member cards which allow you to receive discounts on specific days; also there are color sale days which mean if the item has a blue tag it will be 50% off. And some even have 5 cent shirt days. So talk to your local thrift store and take advantage of all the awesome sales.
                 Image via shoestringmag
3. Take your time, if you are overwhelmed by crowds or unorganized racks full of clothes take a deep breath and take it on rack at a time. Don’t move too fast, you might miss out on an awesome piece. Don’t just show up and expect to find exactly what you want within 20 minutes.

Have fun while thrifting and good luck finding some good pieces. A tip while wearing thrift or vintage items, don’t wear them all at once. Also you can donate clothes to some of your local thrift stores.


 



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