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Kat Burki: Tete a Tete

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on February 25th, 2012

It’s difficult to find a body lotion that is both alluring in scent and nurturing to your skin. The Tete a Tete collection from Kat Burki is the perfect blend of the two. As a busy professional woman who is constantly on the go, I look forward to those nights when I can unwind and de-stress. This collection helps make those evenings possible. Not only does the product replenish your skin, it’s also natural and organic. To top it off, it’s packaged in a beautiful Parisian style, white and gold bottle.

There’s also a must have array of award winning body gelee’s to go with it. Formulated with Vitamins A and E, the body gelee leaves skin incredibly soft. The products are available in a number of interesting scents such as Almond & Fig, Tahitian Vanilla & Orange Blossom, and my favorite: Lilac & Rosemary. The Tete a Tete collection allows for relaxation and pampering, something every woman should make time for.

Visit KatBurki.com to find the perfect Tete a Tete product for you. From candles and towels to bath essentials, you’ll find everything you deserve.

Posted in Fashion & Beauty

Daniella Kallmeyer Presentation at Highline Loft, NYC

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on February 14th, 2012

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On Sunday night Daniella Kallmeyer presented her FW12 collection at the Highline Loft in for one of fashion weeks off-site shows. Chelsea seemed to be the perfect setting for such clothing to debut, since they recalled the 60′s and reminded one of the beat generation. For edgy fashionistas out there, these shows are an opportunity to find new and interesting styles from emerging designers. Born in South African, raised in DC, and trained in London: Daniella Kallmeyer knows all about creating a unique flare.

She uses colors that only the most daring ladies would wear. Kallmeyer chose a bold orange for many of the pieces (a color that is sure to rock the fall season). Sure there are some blacks and navy blues but even these pieces offer striking contrast to what can normally be seen on the runway. For instance the grey colored pieces are constructed with neon Rorschach designs. Who would have thought that a instrument of psychology could serve the fashion world?

Posted in Fashion & Beauty

‘What’s Beautiful Now’ Poll Shows Surprising Results

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on February 13th, 2012

Beauty is relative and ideas of what is attractive vary throughout the world. Allure magazine recently compiled various views on what physical characteristics are most striking and what makes some self-conscious. They polled 2,000 men and women from across the country to gain insight into current views on body type, age, and hair color. The results are quite surprising.

According to the mag’s study, curves account for what women feel most conflicted about. A whopping 73 percent of women say that a curvier body type is more desirable. Yet, 85 percent of women wish they had smaller hips! But hips aren’t the only body part that women stress about. 35 percent say that their mid-section is what they would like to change most.

Another rough subject is aging. A stunning 93 percent of women feel that aging is difficult to accept as the pressure to stay youthful has more weight than ever before. It’s highly likely that African-American women account for the 7 percent that are content with aging. That’s because they are three times as confident as Caucasian women. More after the jump…

Interview with Emerging Pop Sensation Emii

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on February 9th, 2012

Funky, flirty, and fabulous! The music scene’s next big phenom has arrived in the form of Emii. The Ohio born singer seems to have it all, a unique sense of style, power vocals, and a growing catalogue of pop hits that are bound to stay in your head for days. She recently rocked the stage during the NRJ music tour and has become quite the video vixen. To watch the diva in action, visit http://emii.net/. Warning: You’ll never be able to forget the lyrics or video concept for the wildly entertaining track ‘Stilettos’. Social Vixen had the chance to find out what inspires Emii and what allows her to keep going.

The music industry is obviously very difficult to break into and navigate. How do you avoid discouragement and not lose faith in yourself
and your talent?

I’ve learned never to allow negative experiences to deter me from continuing to create and perform the music I love for the people I love. Everyone gets discouraged sometimes. The most important thing is to not give up.

Do you have advice for artists out there who are fighting to break into the industry?

Continuously improve, adapt, and learn whatever you can about your craft. Being able to “roll with the punches” has personally helped me immensely. (More after the jump).

Nivea’s ‘Million Moments of Touch’ Campaign

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on February 8th, 2012

On Monday night Nivea launched their ‘Million Moments of Touch’ campaign by hosting a celeb filled party at the Empire State Building. Speakers included Dr. Drew and dazzling power couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell. The event offered a plethora of free Nivea products, cocktails, and a view that only the 61st floor of the Manhattan’s tallest skyline could give. The theme of the night was touch. The world is dominated by cell phones and the internet. For this reason interpersonal communication and physical interaction, such as hugging and hand holding has been neglected. Nivea’s new campaign is an attempt to encourage more PDA! It is often the case that work and obligations leave little time for romance. Couples often find it difficult to set aside date nights and other designated portions of time for communication.

It has been reported that over 60% of both men and women have a desire to be touched more by their significant other. That’s why the skin care company is offering free date nights for couples through Facebook. Couples can enter to win a date night sponsered by Nivea! Enter here for your chance to win and don’t forget to take some time away from your cellphone and the internet.

Posted in Celebrity, Health & Fitness

Heartfelt Documentary to Screen in NYC

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on January 30th, 2012

Speaking for Myself tells the inspiring story of eight artists living in New York City. Directed by award winning filmmaker, Bert Shapiro. It has attracted critical praise from audiences and film professionals. The beauty of each artist’s journey is not only fascinating, but motivating. It offers tremendous support for those that have the courage to pursue what they’re most passionate about, even if that means struggling. Their stories reveal the gritty reality of artistic devotion. Though it features beautiful performances, Speaking for Myself pulls back the curtain so that we may see the world through the artist’s eyes. Their hard work and persistence can be applied to any profession. In this way, Speaking for Myself appeals to audiences of all walks of life. The film explores part of “unseen” Manhattan that New Yorkers and non-New Yorkers should be familiar with.

The film is set to screen in NYC on Tuesday, March 13th at 6pm at the Anthology Archives 32, 2nd Ave (2nd Street) NYC, Tickets $9. Artists from the film, as well as the film’s director will be on hand to answer questions.

You can view a trailer of the film here.

Posted in Movies, Music & Entertainment

Mia Wasikowska: The New Face of Miu Miu

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on January 22nd, 2012

Actress Mia Wasikowska has demonstrated some serious acting chops in films like ‘The Kids Are Alright‘, ‘Alice in Wonderland‘, and ‘Jane Eyre‘. Yet the stars newest gig has more to do with the starlet’s quirky style than dramatic range. As the new model for Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2012 campaign, she is currently appearing in eye catching ads that feature edgy patterns and bold prints. The latest images also include some seriously fab handbags and dazzling jewelry.

The Polish Aussie can currently be seen as Glenn Close’s unrequited love in ‘Albert Nobbs’.

Posted in Fashion & Beauty

Tags: Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre, Mia Wasikowska, The Kids Are Alright

The Craft of Cinematography

Posted by Justine Ashley Costanza on January 16th, 2012

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As a film lover, I collect and revert back to books on the subject. Recently, I came across ‘Cinematography‘ by Mike Goodridge and Tim Grierson. The Focal Press release features stunning portraits of the world’s most loved films. This includes the work of filmmaking legends Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Woody Allen. Yet the true focuses of the intriguing guidebook are the unsung heroes of cinematography. Close to photography, cinematography refers to the construction of photographic images through lighting and creative camera setups.

The book includes in-depth coverage of the fascinating profession as well as compelling interviews. For me personally, the book provided a window into an aspect of film that I was largely unfamiliar with. Recently, I co-wrote and produced my first short film entitled ‘Brother’. It explores the troubled family dynamic of a bitter waitress and her stunningly successful older brother. For this reason, ‘Cinematography’ was quite useful to me. I’m eager to use the techniques described in the book when I shoot my next project at the end of February.

The compilation of on-set stories and expert critiques is sure to be useful for any aspiring film professional as well those who have already established themselves.

Posted in Movies, Music & Entertainment

Tags: cinematography, film, justine ashley costanza