SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE
Whether you are male or female, young and inexperienced or seasoned and wise, a passion for style and fashion is a common connection shared the world over; especially here in New York City. Endless opportunities await us; luxurious 5th Avenue boutiques, irresistible sample sales, even unique street vendors. However, it can and will cost a lot! Everyone loves the confidence gained when being complimented on their clothes or accessories. Imagine the overwhelming feeling you could experience if you actually made your own? We have some great ideas to help you save some dollars and put that creativity to use! You will be so proud of you DIY creations, you'll never blow an entire paycheck at Topshop again!
It takes countless faces, shapes, and sizes to make up our world; however, there is this ideal "look" that still lingers in society's minds. Many people see beauty as a symmetrical face, thin waist, and toned body. Not to discount those who work hard for their body, but there are many other forms of beauty that are not widely recognized. As a whole, our world is definitely making strides in accepting body types other than the 5'7, size 0 shape. We must give props to Tyra Banks for showing the world back in 2007 that she's proud of her curvaceous body-bathing suit and all. Mia Tyler, the well known plus-size model and daughter of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and sister of Liv Tyler, has appeared in magazines such as Seventeen and Figure. This gives younger girls the encouragement to accept their bodies and to not chase after the unrealistic expectations of society. We should encourage the youth of today to love their bodies and dress in fashions that reflect their self-image.
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Chet's Pick Of The Week:
This is the place to be on Wednesday night. So, you're thinking Tea Room and getting images of Queen Elizabeth holed up in her sitting room in Buckingham Palace right? You're furthest from the truth. You'll want to show your face before the clock strikes twelve though. And, speaking of faces, the owners better know yours or your chances of getting in are slim.
Tucked away in a slender passageway behind the main stage in H.Wood, The Tea Room certainly defies every cliche image you have in your head. It's a who's who of the celebrity scene coming straight off the movie lots and into their best Armani suit for a night of hob knobbing with the world's loveliest. The cocktails are strong and guest list is short, so my recommendation is to buy your way onto a barstool at H.Wood proper first, and work your way into the tightly knit circle that most Tea Rooms are. You can do it, if you do it right!
No matter who you're shopping for, these darling picks make great gifts! Clockwise from top left: Stila mini lip glaze set, www.Sephora.com; brass Forget-Me-Knot ring, www.FredFlare.com, Slim by Cynthia Rowley, www.rizzoliusa.com; star handle magnifying glass, www.BlueTreeNYC.com; porcelain bears, KG + AB; book cover, www.BookCityJackets.com
Are you ready to express your inner bad girl? As we all occasionally find somewhere to show her off - the most important question is-what does she wear? Hellz Bellz, of course!
The New York born brand, also known as Hellz Bellz a Crime for All Seasons, has catapulted to great success as an artsy, yet bad girl street wear brand, capable of transitioning from the downtown hipster scene to an uptown art gallery. The designers, Lanie and Bam Alabanza, utilize the underground environment as their muse; drawing inspiration from film, music and different cultures.
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