HEAVEN HAS HEELS | Summer Issue 2015

HEAVEN 

HAS 

HEELS 

THE TRAVEL ISSUE 

ISSUE 22 | JUN/JULY 2015

CONTENTS 

READ 

20. IN THEIR SHOES 

From South Africa 

with love. 

22. COPENHAGEN 

CALLING 

The rise of 

Scandinavian style 

thanks to Ivylee 

Copenhagen. 

24. STEPPING OUT 

The launch of 

London luxury label, 

Karina IK. 

26. BEJEWELED 

The rise of New 

York’s Lele 

Sadoughi. 

28. GLOBETROTTERS 

The jet setting world 

of A Peace Treaty. 

WEAR 

6. THE PERFECT PACK 

Stylish accessories for chic 

travel. 

8. TAKE ME AWAY 

Everyday is a holiday 

thanks to these destinationinspired 

heels. 

15. TAKE OFF 

The backpack is making 

a serious comeback. 

16. TREND WORTHY 

Attitude from the ground 

up. 

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70. ONLINE CONFESSIONS 

We go behind-the-scenes at 

TravelBeauty.com. 

72. THE MAGIC OF THE 

MEDITERRANEAN 

The intriguing story of 

accessory brand Eye of the Sea. 

74. AN EVOLUTIONARY STYLE 

Portuguese brand Pelcor, takes 

cork to a whole new level. 

76. SUMMER READ 

We get a sneak preview of 

author Andrea Lochen’s latest 

novel, Imaginary Things. 

77.EYE ON DESIGN 

The latest in accessory trends 

and stylish discoveries. 

78. MOVERS & SHAKERS 

We catch up with Karen 

Giberson DiPietro, President of 

The Accessories Council. 

79. THE FASHION 

Highlights from Mercedes-Benz 

Fashion Week Swim. 

84. ONE TO WATCH 

Max Martin’s steamy SS15 

campaign. 

85. WELL HEELED HOT SEAT 

We put fine jewelry designer 

Marcia Budet in our Well 

Heeled Hot Seat. 

86. SIX ESSENTIAL TRAVEL SHOES 

How to take your shoes on 

vacation. 

BEAUTY 

87. BEAUTY 

The best beauty trends, looks and 

skincare discoveries. 

88. EDITOR’S PICK 

The best in beauty for the discerning 

fashionista. 

89. PONY UP 

Our resident beauty expert, Selda Cortes, 

talks runway hair trends. 

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90. THE SKYN’S THE LIMIT 

Iceland-inspired beauty. 

95. IN STOCK 

Shop our curated list of 

in-stock footwear. 

92. UNLOCKING THE BEAUTY SECRETS OF 

THE GEISHA 

The inspired beginnings of a skincare 

favorite, Tatcha. 

94. EYE ON BEAUTY 

We chat with beauty maven Brittany Lo 

creator of Beautini. 

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EDITOR’S 

note 

“The world is a book, and those who 

do not travel read only a page.” — 

Saint Augustine 

I’m standing on a rooftop in 

Long Island City. The weather is 

perfect. The sun is shining, the 

clouds are drifting by. Meters 

away a harpist is playing traditional 

music from Paraguay. A DJ sets up 

in the corner. The BBQ is lit. In front 

of me, like a watercolor painting, 

lies the awe-inspiring skyline of 

Manhattan. 

We’ve been invited to this 

Sunday get together by a good friend 

who wants to share his country’s 

national day with his New York 

friends. It’s an eclectic mix of people. 

There are New Yorkers from New 

Zealand. Australian New Yorkers. 

Brazilian New Yorkers. A United 

Nations of party people. The one 

thing that connects us all is our 

pride for where we come from and of 

where we now call home. 

In this, our travel issue, we 

hope to bring you a slice of this dual 

citizenship pride. Whether you’ve 

traveled the world or are a gypsy 

novice, I sincerely hope this inspires 

you to set off on the adventure of 

a lifetime. There is nothing in this 

world that will teach you more— 

about yourself, about tolerance, 

about life —than travel. 

Until next time, may your 

heels always be as high as your 

standards, 

Angela Gilltrap 

Editor-In-Chief 

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IN THEIR SHOES 

FROM SOUTH AFRICA WITH LOVE. 

It’s a family affair at Michael Maven, a label 

founded by siblings Natasha Michael, Nadia 

Michael and Mihkael Michael. Based in South 

Africa, this talented trio deliver designs that 

are as luxurious as they are practical. 

“Years ago we owned a multi-brand clothing 

store and the feedback we got from our female 

clientele was always the same. They wanted shoes 

and clothing that were excellent quality, feminine 

but strikingly simple and beautiful at the same time,” 

says Nadia Michael—whose focus is on the business 

side of the label. “This was when we realized that 

there was a gap in the market for a new, fresh brand 

that truly embraced the female form.” 

Sitting down with her fellow siblings they 

began to conceptualize Michael Maven. They wanted 

the name to reflect their identity while embracing 

their aspirations. “The definition of Maven is 

a “trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks 

to pass knowledge on to others,” explains Nadia. 

“Michael Maven was therefore born out of who we 

are—Michael is our surname—and what we aspire to 

become.” 

Possessing complementary skills, the trio 

have defined roles within the company as well 

as contributing to the brand’s overall direction 

and aesthetic. Being siblings, however, does have 

it’s challenges. Do you ever fight? I ask. “All the 

time,” laughs Nadia. “We bicker and fight and have 

differences of opinions, but still maintain a mutual 

respect and understanding for each other. The 

perks of working together are knowing that we 

can truly trust each other and lean on each other 

for inspiration and motivation. We have the same 

taste as well, so even though we differ on opinions, 

our ideas and vision for the brand are very much 

aligned.” 

From its inception, Michael Maven was 

created to be a lifestyle brand, a one-stop shop 

for discerning fashion lovers. Here, you will the 

perfect little black dress and an exquisite pump to 

complete the look. As the brand grows, so too will its 

offerings. 

Based in South Africa and handcrafted 

in Italy, Michael Maven is a great example of 

today’s fashion global market, harnessing today’s 

technology to do business around the world— 

whether it’s exploring opportunities in Japan or 

managing orders from Italy. The brand is inspired 

by their geography but not governed by it. “We do 

not consider Michael Maven to be a South African 

brand, but an international brand, catering to an 

international market,” adds Nadia. “We consider 

ourselves global citizens, and are lucky enough to 

be living in a country that is so rich in diversity and 

also very influenced by the rest of the world. I think 

being exposed to all of this has honed our artistic 

talents and our design aesthetic. I don’t think ones 

geographic location necessarily needs to dictate ones 

design aesthetic.” 

With expansion on the horizon for 2015, 

Michael Maven is destined to hit a store near you 

offering minimalist, feminine and elegant fashion 

that transcends borders. MichaelMavenOnline.com — 

ANGELA GILLTRAP 


SCANDINAVIAN STYLE 

COPENHAGEN CALLING 

Q 

uality 

materials, 

clean lines, 

understated 

details and 

natural colors are the 

identifying elements of 

footwear’s hottest ‘it’ brand 

Ivylee Copenhagen. Cofounded 

three years ago 

by fashion and footwear 

designer, Kristine Holgaard, 

the collection is all about 

what she describes as Nordic 

Elegance. 

“Nordic Elegance 

is more about how you feel 

wearing your outfit rather 

than showing it off,” explains 

Holgaard. “We prefer clean 

and timeless silhouettes 

with understated details. 

Colorwise, there’s a lot 

of neutrals—black, white 

and grays —often with an 

added pop of color. Ivylee 

Copenhagen adds a little 

feminine flavor and a touch 

of understated cool to the 

simple and clean Nordic 

look.” 

This city-chic 

aesthetic translates to 

markets around the world 

as consumers begin to 

abandon “fast fashion” in 

lieu of timeless styles made 

of quality materials. In fact, 

Ivylee Copenhagen was first 

launched in the Australian 

market with much success. 

Now found throughout 

Europe and the U.S., it’s 

attracting loyal fans around 

the world. 

For Holgaard, it’s 

a labor of love as she molds 

and shapes each design. 

She works closely with 

the brand’s manufacturing 

partners in Portugal who 

themselves, are seasoned 

shoe makers. It is definitely 

a learning process for both 

sides. “Sometimes they 

don’t believe a new idea is 

possible,” says Holgaard. 

“And we teach them 

something, by making the 

impossible, possible, and 

sometimes, it is the other 

way around. This process 

refines every little detail, 

from the concept—an idea 

drawn on paper—to the 

creation—when the factory’s 

machines make it come 

alive.” With Autumn/Winter 

collections coming ‘alive’ 

as we speak, one thing 

we can be sure of, Nordic 

Elegance is here to stay. 

IvyleeCopenhagen.com — 

A.G. 


STEPPING OUT 

THE LAUNCH OF LONDON LUXURY LABEL, KARINA IK. 

T 

here’s nothing quite as exciting 

as a brand’s first collection; 

witnessing years of inspiration 

come to life. This is the case 

with newly launched label Karina IK. 

Based in London handcrafted in Italy, 

the focus of Karina IK is precision 

and craftsmanship, its founder Karina 

Oikonomidou-Ikonomova committed 

to every aspect of the business. It was 

originally fashion however, that drew her 

into the design world. 

“The whole fashion industry 

process of supply chain, distribution and 

sales always attracted me,” says Karina. 

“But then on my foundation degree at 

UAL Chelsea College of Art and Design I 

realized I was obsessed with leathers!” 

Karina had found her passion and 

made the decision to focus on footwear. 

“I realized that everyone needs shoes, it’s 

such an important part of our wardrobe. 

It is the main detail of an outfit and if the 

shoes are of good quality and look good, 

the rest comes second.” 

Karina completed the BA 

degree in Footwear product design and 

development from London’s Cordwainers 

College (LCF) adding to her vast and 

diverse qualifications which include a 

Master of Science from Imperial College 

London and degree in marketing from the 

Polimoda Institute of Design in Florence. 

After graduating, Karina 

continued to hone her skills taking orders 

for customized shoes in London. In her 

mind however, the company was taking 

shape. In 2015, it became official and 

Karina IK came to life with the Autumn/ 

Winter 2016 Opus Magnum Collection. 

A collection that consists of ten styles 

in thirteen colors designed with quality 

leathers and exotic skins handpicked from 

the best tanneries in Italy. Inspired by 

Divine Proportion and the Golden Mean, 

these are timeless pieces that will see you 

through life’s ups and downs created with 

a particular woman in mind. 

For Karina, that woman is 

passionate, confident and active—whether 

it’s traveling, taking care of a family or 

on the social circuit. “She has to have a 

passion,” explains Karina. “The IK woman 

needs exclusivity in her life, as she has 

seen the world and appreciates quality 

and rarity. She needs shoes that can keep 

up with her busy lifestyle and that are 

comfortable; that allow her the confidence 

on the ground that reflects the power she 

holds.” 

As a designer, Karina is 

committed to providing luxury shoes 

that are comfortable and chic. “When it 

comes to shoes, comfort is necessary as 

it is our health we are talking about,” she 

explains. “Our feet are directly connected 

with the majority of organs in our bodies.” 

It is this message along with the creation 

of timeless designs that are the brand’s 

upcoming focus. “One of our big projects 

for 2015 is to create an awareness among 

young women especially, to start looking 

after the health of their feet. After all, we 

want them to wear IK shoes for as long as 

they would like to!” For lovers of heavenly 

heels, we look forward to the future 

of Karina IK and the luxury footwear 

revolution that creates killer kicks that can 

keep up with our busy lives. KarinaIK.com 

— JULIA STUART 


BEJEWELED 

THE RISE OF NEW YORK’S LELE SADOUGHI. 

L 

ele Sadoughi launched 

her eponymous line of 

jewelry in September 

2012. Even she, a 

seasoned industry professional, 

couldn’t have predicted the brand’s 

meteoric rise. “I was fortunate 

to have garnered a decade of 

experience at big corporations, 

including J. Crew and Tory Burch,” 

explains Sadoughi. “I started my 

own line right after I got married 

because I wanted a more flexible 

schedule when starting a family. Of 

course, I work more now than ever 

before—isn’t that always the case— 

but it’s enormously rewarding to 

build something on my own.” 

Her coveted line of 

statement jewelry has graced the 

pages of Vogue, ELLE, Harper’s 

BAZAAR, WSJ Magazine, The New 

York Times and been worn by 

everyone from Naomi Campbell to 

Nicole Kidman. The brand launched 

with retailers Moda Operandi 

and Neimanmarcus.com and soon 

everyone from Net-a-Porter to 

Harvey were stocking her unique, 

colorful creations. “I feel fortunate 

to have built such a wonderful 

team that is truly excited for the 

growth OF Lele Sadoughi,” says 

Sadoughi. “At first, we were calling 

press and retailers, and now we 

have them perusing us. That’s the 

best compliment!” 

Sadoughi likes to 

experiment with different cuts 

of genuine stones in her jewelry 

working with marble, sandstone, 

hematite and milky glass stones as 

well as gold=plated brass. Her goal 

is to create conversation pieces 

that can express our mood of the 

day. “When you look good, you feel 

good,” says Sadoughi. “Personally, 

I’m drawn to statement pieces, and 

like to think the women who wear 

my jewels with pride stand taller 

and feel confident.” 

Now in its third year, this 

tireless designer—and now mother 

of two—is busy working on a home 

collection. She plans to evolve Lele 

Sadoughi into a lifestyle brand 

with many more products on offer. 

Whether you’re already a fan or 

are yet to discover her bold and 

beautiful creations, keep an eye out 

for more Sadoughi magic in stores 

very soon. LeleSadoughi.com — A.G. 


GLOBE TROTTERS 

THE JET SETTING WORLD OF A PEACE TREATY. 

A Peace Treaty launched in 2008 with a scarf line of 500 units. The collection sold 

out within a few days. Shortly after, Saks Fifth Avenue called. Co-founders Farah 

Malik and Dana Arbib knew then that they were onto something big. Fast forward 

to today, and A Peace Treaty is sold in over 90 select retailers in over 25 different 

countries. They are a part of the coveted CFDA Incubator program and continue 

to deliver chic and sustainable accessories to a loyal international audience. We 

caught up with the dynamic duo to talk technology, travel, and the wonderful 

world of jewelry. — APeaceTreaty.com 

A Peace Treaty is a great name, how did it come about? The name “A Peace 

Treaty” represents a pact on many levels. Firstly, between us founders since 

we come from different cultures and religious backgrounds that are usually

in opposition. Secondly, we 

build connections to artisans in 

countries that don’t typically 

get to sell their products in the 

Western market or in the luxury 

fashion space. And, thirdly, 

we are constantly navigating 

across cultural boundaries, 

border restrictions, customs, 

and importation codes whilst 

building bridges and connectivity 

to other regions of the world. So, 

we also see the company name 

as a tongue-in-cheek nod to that 

part of our work. 

It’s been a seemingly swift 

rise to the top, how did 

you develop the brand? We 

developed the brand by being 

very discerning about our 

distribution and growth. We 

pursued our favorite designers, 

artists and friends and great 

collaborations that helped 

grow the brand in new markets 

and arenas— including were 

Jonathan Simkhai, Lucio Castro, 

Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan, and 

we have a new Theory Men’s 

collaboration available now. We 

currently sell at over 90 select 

retailers in over 25 countries, and 

our e-commerce website ships 

internationally to individuals. 

What is the driving 

inspiration behind A Peace 

Treaty’s unique aesthetic? 

We draw inspiration from our 

combined heritages; Dana is 

North African and Farah is 

Pakistani, so these cultural motifs 

play a major part in informing 

our concepts and design. Equally 

importantly, A Peace Treaty’s 

process is also highly attuned to 

both culture and locale: We first 

seek out beautiful, traditional 

techniques not oft-seen in luxury 

fashion markets, or which have 

become increasingly obsolete 

in countries once treasured for 

their artisan-work. We design 

our collection around these 

indigenous practices, seeking 

out the most talented and skilled 

masters in specific countries 

to hand-make A Peace Treaty 

designs (both textiles and metalsmithing). 

We’re also always 

scouring libraries in our favorite 

cities around the world as well as 

historical archives, old markets, 

and our own travel encounters 

for inspiration. We both hold 

three passports each, and speak 

multiple languages. Farah has 

lived in eight countries; Dana in 

five. 

As you are constantly on the 

go, are you the kind of people 

who love airline wi-fi, or do 

you like time to disconnect? 

We love disconnecting onboard 

and like to use this time to 

get back to tactile enjoyment: 

reading books and magazines 

in paper form, writing letters to 

friends, and sketching. We also 

like to think that hovering over 

the world provides a converse 

kind of “grounding” and access 

to another dimension of thinking 

and ideas. 

When sourcing materials, 

what are your defining 

guidelines? Quality is king, 

and our Rolodex is vast! We’ve 

trekked to the corners of the 

earth to find the world’s most 

talented hands that: weave the 

finest cashmere fibers in the 

Himalayas; block-print in 

Pakistan; knit alpaca in the 

Andes Mountains; or carve 

intricate stone in Jaipur. 

We truly believe that 

working in this way amounts 

to a more beautiful product. 

Additionally, we believe that all 

things are more beautiful when 

the maker has put their lives, 

dreams and hopes into creating 

them; therefore conscious, 

philanthropic manufacturing is 

the basis on which our business 

model was built. 

What’s in store for 2015? 

We’re releasing a beautiful 

SS15 jewelry collection of 

24K gold and beautiful buffalo 

bone (naturally, the bone is 

sustainably harvested). We’ll 

also have sumptuous handwoven 

muslin scarves in seas 

of gorgeous muted shades. And 

you’ll definitely see us next 

year in our caftans that travel 

perfectly from city to sea. We’ve 

already started layering them 

over jeans, and can’t wait to 

don them poolside as well. We 

also hope to get more passport 

stamps in 2015! As members of 

the CFDA Incubator program, 

we have quite a few travel trips 

coming up, and many more 

fantastic collaborations in the 

works. 


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Photographed by JASON SETIAWAN 

Styled by FABIOLA LEDESMA 

SIMPLY B top; 

MATERIA PRIMA choker; 

MARY ELLEN GALLAGHER shark 

tooth necklace; 

ABBY CARNEVALE JEWELRY 

turquoise necklace; 

GEOGRAPHY 541 cuff; 

LHN JEWELRY ring. 


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ABBY CARNEVALE JEWELRY earrings; 

I STILL LOVE YOU NYC bracelet; BEBE belt; 

SIMPLY B shoes. 

Right: CUSTO BARCELONA top; 

SIMPLY B skirt; 

GEOGRAPHY 541 necklace; 

ABBY CARNEVALE JEWELRY ring; 

MARSKINRYYPPY shoes.

CUSTO BARCELONA dress and pants; 

SPECIES BY THE THOUSANDS chocker; 


PASACLE MONVOISIN ring; 

EMM KUO purse. 


CUSTO BARCELONA dress and jacket; 

IOSSELLIANI earrings; 


LHN JEWELRY ring; 

EMM KUO purse; 

LAURENCE DACADE shoes. 


FRANCESCA LIBERATORE shirt; 

KTZ top; 

IOSSELLIANI necklace; 

ABBY CARNEVALE JEWELRY ring; 

EMU shoes.

CUSTO BARCELONA dress; 

SIMPLY BE kimono; 

GEOGRAPHY 541 earrings; 

LHN JEWELRY bracelet; 

JOY GRYSON bag.

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IOSSELLIANI bracelet; 

EMM KUO backpack; 

HAT ATTACK scarf worn as turban; 


Right: GEORGINE bodysuit; 

SIMPLY BE coat; 


LHN JEWELRY ring; 

SIMPLY BE scarf worn as turban; 


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Vintage bracelet.

Stay-cation 

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Styled by A.M.G 


FRANCESCA LIBERTORE dress; 

MUJUS necklace; 

KISS AND TELL shoes. 


SIMPLY BE dress; 

SWAROVSKI sunglasses; 

SALLY FERRAR earrings; 

PIAZZA SEMPIONE cuff.

THREE OF SOMETHING shirt and shorts; 

Stylist’s own earrings; 

SWAROVSKI ring; 

UNITED NUDE shoes.


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IIKONEE shorts; 

AURATE NEW YORK earrings; 

Stylist’s own bracelet. 

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SOPHIE WEBSTER shoes.

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VALENTINO shoes; 

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CYNTHIA ROWLEY dress; 

VERONICA B necklace; 

CHANEL sunglasses. 



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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoes. 

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT OUR FAVORITE ONLINE DESTINATIONS. 

It’s summer time and that means, time to travel. Regardless of your destination, 

one thing you want, is to look Instagram ready. So this month we’re going behindthe-scenes 

at one of our favorite Online destinations TravelBeauty.com with 

founder and CEO Alyssa Barrie Weiss to talk style, travel and the best in beauty. 

What inspired the creation of 

TravelBeauty.com? In my travels 

to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and 

the French West Indies, my favorite 

pastime has always been raiding 

every pharmacy and luxury boutique I 

could find to discover the best beauty 

products each region had to offer. Upon 

returning home to New York City, 

I was always floored that I couldn't 

find any of my favorite products, 

especially in the city where one can 

find everything! I also did not want 

my frequent travels to stop me from 

having my regimen with me at all 

times. This meant ensuring all of my 

products were "TSA-friendly," namely 

3.4 fl oz or less (I also realized that 

many full size products are 3.4 fl oz 

and less—more on that later). Where 

could I find the very best products from 

my travels that could also travel with 

me? The idea for Travel Beauty was 

born: An exclusive Online destination 

that would be the ultimate source of 

discovery for the finest luxury products 

from around the globe. 

What's the best thing about being 

involved in TravelBeauty.com? 

There are so many! Doing what I 

love everyday is one of them. Having 

worked in the advertising world 

and later at The New York Times, my 

career has spanned marketing, media, 

advertising and communications and 

I have also had a life-long infatuation 

with beauty products. Combining these 

passions to create a digital native, 

luxury beauty shopping experience, 

has been thrilling. One of the most 

gratifying aspects is receiving so much 

positive feedback from our customers. 

We hear from many clients that they 

are so excited to find us as we not only 

offer unbelievable products they can't 

find anywhere else but we also provide 

comprehensive product guidance and 

advice as well as superb customer 

service which makes them feel 

pampered and special. When Travel 

Beauty's customers are delighted, so 

am I! 

What does an average day on the 

job look like for you? Every day 

is completely different. I am an early 

riser and am usually at my computer, 

Nespresso in hand, by 6:15am. The 

beauty business is not as glamorous 

as it may sound. While traveling 

the world scouting out new beauty 

finds is one of my favorite things in 

life—truly, much of a typical day is 

devoted to crafting, planning and 

tweaking marketing and advertising 

initiatives and developing technology 

to make Travel Beauty even better. 

We are continually reexamining the 

Online shopping experience from the 

customers' perspective, in the hopes of 

creating a warmer, more personalized 

environment that feels like a one-onone 

consultation. This includes many 

different touch points, one of which 

is providing easy to find product 

guidance and beauty and wellness 

services recommendations. 

Claire McCormack, Travel 

Beauty's Chief Content Officer 

heads up content creation for the 

site. We're really proud of what we 

publish. Providing expert guidance on 

products and services is an important 

part of creating a comprehensive 

beauty shopping experience. We are 

passionate about beauty products and 

services and are not afraid to share our 

secrets, even the seemingly taboo ones. 

What are some of you favorite 

travel products? Travel Beauty has 

redrawn the lines of what is considered 

travel size. We abide by the TSA's 

definition, which is 3.4 fl oz or less. 

Though travel size typically conjures a 

visual of miniature size products, the 

truth is that many full size products fall 

into these parameters. Most full size 

face creams and serums, for example, 

are 1.7 fl oz or less, the manufactures 

don't market them as travel size but 

we do. With that in mind, like many 

frequent flyers, I favor traveling light 

but don't like to skimp on my regimen 

so I tend to gravitate towards products 

that are master multi-taskers. 

What’s new and exciting for 

TravelBeauty.com in 2015? We are in 

the process of on-boarding some new 

brands Be on the lookout for Emma 

Hardie, an organic skin and body 

care brand from the UK, Binchotan 

Charcoal, a charcoal based product line 

from Japan, Sapelo Skin Care, an all 

natural, ultra luxe line from Savannah, 

GA and others. 


TOP TRAVELBEAUTY.COM 

PICKS FOR SUMMER 

1HUILE 27 is fantastic for travel. 

It can be used as a face, body, 

hair and cuticle oil as well as a lip 

balm. This all natural line from 

Paris is ideal for sensitive and reactive 

skin types and contains many healing 

properties. It can even be used après sun 

on burnt bits. 

2HEAVEN SKINCARE Bee Venom 

Mask This is the mother of all 

multi-tasking masks. It is an antiaging 

wonder, containing organic 

bee venom which literally paralyzes the 

muscles beneath the skin, much like 

injectables do. It is literally an organic 

topical botox (or beetox). When I’m on 

the road I use it as a moisturizer, it can 

be left on all day and even used under 

eye cream. It keeps skin moisturized and 

protected. 

1 

2 

3LAVIDO Gentle Exfoliator Peeling 

Cream This is a dual purpose 

organic face scrub and mask. I 

have extremely sensitive skin and 

it’s the only exfoliator I can use without 

drying out my skin. The creamy formula 

contains scrubby specs, so it moisturizes 

as it exfoliates. And the mild scent of 

pomegranate and citrus is both a great 

eye opener in the morning and soothing 

to the senses in the evening. 

3 

4INSTITUT ESTHEDERM Bronze 

Repair Age Control Face Cream 

SPF 20 is an anti-aging sunscreen 

that can be used as a moisturizer 

while traveling or at home. Great for the 

beach, skiing or all year round. This is 

high tech sun care; it activates the dermis 

to protect itself against the sun’s rays 

and though the SPF reads 20, it provides 

comprehensive protection from the sun. 

4

the magic of the 

mediterranean 

Eye of the Sea is a true project 

from the heart, the brainchild 

of former fashion executive 

Susan Bartholomew. After 

leaving fashion to start a line of 

pet accessories, she discovered 

she had a long-lost sister on the 

island of Tinos in Greece which 

was destined to change her life 

forever. 

“I met a deep sea 

fisherman that summer on 

the island who offered me this 

shell—known as the Eye of the 

Sea—as a gift. Little did I know 

that day, that a wonderful 

new chapter in my life was 

beginning.” 

The Eye of the Sea is 

a deep water shell that is said 

to have magical energies that 

offer strength and protection. 

Bartholomew incorporated 

these beautiful pieces into a 

bracelet alongside precious 

stones that have specific 

meaning. “Next thing I know, 

I’m sitting in Greece selling 

bracelets,” she laughs. 

Back home in New 

York City, she headed to a 

meeting at Henri Bendel and 

soon found herself selling 

Eye of the Sea bracelets to 

customers the world over. 

Today, there are countless 

combinations from which 

to choose, all created to 

inspire. 

The Eye of the Sea 

bracelet pictured below for 

example, features turquoise 

beads, a stone of health and 

healing said to bring wisdom 

and absorb negativity. The 

Spiras (in brass) is a sign 

of healing energy. For 

Bartholomew, these accessories 

are more than stylish 

accessories they are daily 

affirmations of strength. “I gave 

a bead to a fisherman and my 

life changed forever. Sometimes 

we simply need the courage 

in life to watch for the signs.” 

EyeoftheSea.com — A.G. 



AN EVOLUTIONARY STYLE 

PORTUGUESE BRAND PELCOR TAKES CORK TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. 

Pelcor’s first design—a cork 

umbrella—debuted in 2003 

the brainchild of Sandra 

Correia. Unique, fashionable 

and unexpected, Pelcor’s 

rise through the fashion 

ranks has been a slow and 

steady process. Today, the 

all-cork accessories brand is 

taking the U.S. by storm. We 

caught up with its tireless 

founder, Sandra Correia, to 

talk fashion, style and the 

evolution of one of fashion’s 

unsung heroes. — Pelcor.pt 

Why cork? Cork always 

has been in my family for 

generations. It all began in the 

1930s with my grandfather 

who produced cork wine 

stoppers. My father further 

developed the family business 

producing champagne corks 

and now me, with Pelcor. Since 

I was a child, I grew up in my 

father’s factory and I have cork 

in my blood. My dream was to 

make cork fashionable and this 

has been my path. 

Pelcor has transformed 

over the years, expanding 

internationally, how have 

the design aspects changed 

to accommodate the global 

market? Design changes 

have been fundamental for 

Pelcor’s worldwide expansion. 

Over the last few years, one 

of our principal strategies has 

been investing in our creative 

design team in three areas 

(Fashion design, Accessories 

and Graphics). We’ve searched 

for trendy textures, colors, 

volume for our new collections 

and premium branding for our 

design graphics. 

Our creative director, 

Eduarda Abbondanza—who 

is also the President of Lisbon 

Fashion Week—is a very 

experienced and talented when 

it comes to all things design. 

The changes we made are 

always supported by the vision 

of this great designer. Pelcor’s 

vision is to be a fashion 

accessories label recognized 

globally for their values and 

primary material—unique, 

exclusive and luxurious. 

What’s the best thing about 

being ‘Made in Portugal’? 

Made in Portugal, means that 

we develop a unique culture 

of how to work with cork skin 

maintaining quality control 

and at same time testing new 

applications and developments. 

What’s the most exciting 

thing about your job? For 

me, the most exciting thing 

is seeing my brand grow 

and watching the reaction of 

retailers, surprised and excited 

about each new collection. 

What does an average day 

look like for you? I am 

always traveling in my country, 

because our headquarters are 

in the South of Portugal and 

our design and production are 

in the Center and North of 

the country. I usually get up 

at 7am, I have a Portuguese 

water dog called Corky and 

we go outside every morning. 

I check all of my mail from the 

previous night and go to work 

around 9am. Around 5pm I 

try to stop work and go to the 

gym, I have dinner at home 

or if I am traveling, I go out to 

dinner with team, clients and 

other opinion makers. Around 

11pm I go to check my mail 

again and keep working until 

12am. Usually I stay one week 

in South Portugal, then one 

week in the Center and North 

Portugal and another traveling 

in Europe. From 2 months in 

2 months I fly to USA, were 

I stay for one month, usually 

traveling between LA, NY and 

WDC, promoting Pelcor in 

U.S.A. I never stop, but I am 

happy because I do what I love 

to do. 

What can we expect from 

Pelcor in the coming 

seasons? For 2015, my goal is 

to open a Pelcor flagship store 

in New York (Soho) and in 2016 

a second store in Los Angeles. 

I want people to be able to 

feel Pelcor, touch Pelcor and 

discover this unique material 

called Cork by Pelcor. Also 

in 2015, we are launching a 

new collection for dogs, called 

Corky by Pelcor. This collection 

features collars and leash for 

dogs, with our Pelcor branding 

and I want to say, you’re go to 

love it.

SUMMER READ 

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your 

favorite novels. We recently caught up with author 

Andrea Lochen, who has gives us a sneak preview 

of her latest book Imaginary Things (Astor + Blue 

Editions). 

Imaginary Things follows the “real/surreal” life of Anna 

Jennings, a burned-out and broke, twenty-two-year-old 

single mother who moves to her grandparents’ rural home 

for the summer—escaping a bad marriage, with her fouryear-old 

son, David, in tow. The sudden appearance of 

shadowy dinosaurs forces Anna to admit that either she’s 

lost her mind or she can see her son’s active imagination. 

As David’s visions become more persistent and threatening, 

Anna must learn to differentiate between which dangers 

are real and which are imagined, and who she can truly 

trust. 

When I was seventeen years old, Patrick Gill entered my life 

like a missile fired from a rocket launcher. Whoosh! And 

suddenly my hair was on fire, my breast impaled, and my 

clothes flaking off my body into ashes. 

It probably had something to do with the fact that I 

had just returned to Milwaukee after a ho-hum, “safe” year in 

Salsburg, and my mom had preemptively enrolled me in an 

all girls’ Catholic school, even though we weren’t practicing 

Catholics. It probably also had something to do with the 

fact that Patrick was the most captivating creature I had ever 

seen. He had the dark, mournful features of an archangel, but 

bleached blond hair with one black stripe defiantly streaking 

across the back of his head at a diagonal. His lean ropy muscles 

were covered in elaborate black tattoos—a wild mustang, a 

hawk, a Chinese dragon, a panther, a Celtic cross. 

We met in a church, of all places: the Basilica of St. 

Josaphat. My class was taking a field trip, and we were shuffling 

along the marble floors in our hideous uniforms (olive green 

polo shirts and unflattering gray skirts) like we were walking 

the green mile. Some of us clutched clipboards to our waists 

with worksheets attached that demanded the answers to such 

mind-numbing questions as: What church was the Basilica 

commissioned to resemble? What events led to the martyrdom 

of St. Josaphat? I had ditched mine almost immediately. 

My friend, Pippa, had just stepped outside for a 

cigarette, and I was contemplating joining her even though 

cigarette smoke made my eyes itchy and watery. It was 

oppressively quiet inside the church; I felt like the eyes of Jesus 

and all the saints were watching me from every which angle, 

and they didn’t like what they saw. 

Ahead of me, Marguerite Clemens and Billie Van der 

Wal, the two most popular—and therefore, most hated—girls 

in the junior class, were whispering and laughing behind their 

cupped hands. I followed their gaze, and there he was: lying on 

a pew, stretched out on his back, his leather jacket balled up 

beneath his head like a pillow. He was gazing up at the dome, 

furiously scribbling in a sketchbook.

EYE ON DESIGN 

TALKING SUMMER TRENDS WITH ROBERT MATTHEW FASHION. 

What colors scream summer 

to you? We are loving coral 

colors and the juicy orange 

shades of tangerine like our 

Hannah Shoulder Tote (pictured 

left). It’s fun and energizing, 

without being blinding. 

What three elements make 

for the ultimate handbag? 

Accents: We love the classic, 

clean look while still remaining 

unique. Our Emma Tote 

features small studded accents 

to add this unique style yet 

staying sophisticated. Storage: 

Accessibility and style are key. 

Our Stella Satchel looks small 

and chic from the outside, but 

inside there’s multiple zipper 

pockets, dividers and plenty of 

room for daily belongings. 

Convenience: We’re taking full 

advantage of the adjustable 

shoulder strap so handbags can 

be worn for a hands-free option. 

What is the “little black 

dress’ of the handbag world? 

A classic tote bag in tan goes 

with almost everything. Our 

Charlotte tote is all the rave this 

season. 

What’s the correct way to 

care for your handbags for 

ultimate longevity? Stuffing 

your handbag with old T-shirts 

is a great way for it to retain its 

shape. Spraying your bag with a 

protective spray once or twice a 

year is also advised. 

What are the most ontrend 

shapes and sizes for 

Summer? A structured design 

is trending amongst women this 

season. It’s professional enough 

for work but chic enough for 

happy hour. Our Hailey tote is 

a classic go-to mid-size tote. — 

RobertMatthew.com 

SIRE’S CROWN EYEWEAR DELIVERS GUILT-FREE STYLE FOR THE DISCERNING FASHIONISTA. 

Saving the world is all about making better choices. It’s 

the core philosophy of Sire’s Crown Eyewear. Co-founded 

by optician Chris Erven and designer CJ Thomason, the 

talented duo joined forces in 2007 to create eco-friendly, 

wooden eyewear and haven’t looked back. Produced 

in Downtown Los Angeles, the fashion-forward can 

choose from eight vintage styles of frames. Each made 

from a composite mixture of cotton fiber and wood pulp, 

and then customized with thousands of options and 

combinations of thin wood veneer. Each pair of glasses is 

a one-of-a-kind creation. Plus, Sire’s Crown Eyewear’s has 

teamed up with TreesForTheFuture.org, so for every pair 

of frames sold, 100 trees are planted. Sounds like a fashion 

forward choice to me. — SiresEyewear.com 


MOVERS 

& SHAKERS 

This month, we chat with mover and 

shaker Karen Giberson DiPietro, 

President of The Accessories Council, 

a not-for-profit, national trade 

organization whose mission, is to 

stimulate consumer awareness and 

demand for fashion accessory products. 

How did you get involved in the 

accessory design industry? I started 

working in retail at Macy’s, right out 

of college and was lucky enough to 

spend some of my early years working 

in the sterling silver jewelry buying 

department. I loved it! Accessories 

have been in my life—in some way— 

ever since that time. 

What do you love most about the 

accessory word? There is so much 

variety in our world. From jewelry 

to bags, scarves, hats, shoes, small 

leather goods, sunglasses... What’s 

not to love? I am very fortunate to 

get to work with young designers 

and existing brands. It’s exceptionally 

gratifying when we can help our 

members sell products or see them get 

great press based on our assistance. 

We love it when our brands grow and 

flourish. There is also so much variety 

in what our office does; we never get 

bored. From educational events to 

trade shows, press events, to our gala 

awards—there is never a dull moment 

at the AC office! 

What are your prime 

responsibilities? I run the strategy 

for the entire office, do all planning, 

oversee execution, budgets and daily 

operations of the trade association. 

What are the key ingredients to 

creating a successful accessory 

brand? Great product and design, 

refreshing and unique point of view, 

solid branding, perceived value (even 

at luxury prices) smart business 

management, dedication and, hard 

work and determination. There are 

very few overnight successes. 

What advice would you give to 

those wanting to get into the 

accessory design world? It’s a 

fun business! It will take drive and 

commitment. The cost of entry for 

many categories is reasonable, many 

of our companies start from home. 

One must be willing to get involved 

in sales, supply chain and press. You 

can do much of this yourself out of 

the gate. Come visit the AC website, 

AccessoriesCouncil.org, as we have 

many programs and opportunities for 

new brands and designers. 

When it comes to the next-bigthing, 

which designers are on 

your radar for 2015? There are so 

many to choose from! Kate Falchi’s 

gorgeous handbags are a must, chic 

hair wreaths by Ellen Hunter NYC; 

MR Collective has the perfect leather 

backpack, Luxchillas—the bags just 

make us happy! Soxxy—technology 

and fashion merge for a smart product, 

Alana Bess—beautiful jewelry! Looking 

forward to the launch of MCM 

sunglasses, love Corinne McCormack’s 

new optical frames for petite faces, 

Hookedup Shapewear-smart design 

for a smooth silhouette, not new, but 

looking forward to pulling out my Jack 

Rogers Sandals! Also buying a pair of 

Sam Edelman animal print sandals. 

Sardeira just launched a beautiful 

new fine jewelry collection—I may 

need an elephant, shall I go on? — 

AccessoriesCouncil.org 


Images: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim | Maaji Swimwear 

THE FASHION 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK 

MIAMI SWIM SPRING/SUMMER 2015

SUBOO 

Australian swimwear 

label Suboo has been 

going from strength 

to strength since 

launching at Miami 

Swim Week in 2013. 

This season proved 

once again why they 

continue to rule the 

runway. The brand 

combine futuristic 

designs, signature 

prints and bold 

color with wearable 

silhouettes for show 

stopping swimwear. — 

Suboo.com.au 

AQUARELLA 

SWIMWEAR 

Launched at Mercedes- 

Benz Swim Week in 

July 2012, Aquarella 

is inspired by the 

statuesque beauty, power 

and mystery of Greek 

Goddesses. This season, it 

was all about bold prints 

and block colors in figure 

flattering silhouettes. The 

perfect wardrobe addition 

to beach-loving beauties. 

— AquarellaSwimwear. 

com

Photos: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim 

6 SHORE ROAD 

BY POOJA 

Founded by designer 

Pooja Kharbanda, 6 

Shore Road is inspired 

by Kharbanda’s Indian 

heritage, international 

travels and New York 

base. Worn by celebrities 

Ashley Tisdale, Kim 

Kardashian, Kristin 

Cavallari and more, 

her bohemian chic vibe 

translated to trendworthy 

resort wear 

on the runways of 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion 

Week Miami Swim. — 

6ShoreRoad.com 

MARA 

HOFFMAN 

SWIM 

Mara Hoffman is known 

for her bold prints 

and bohemian vibe, 

her swim collection 

encapsulates this and 

more. This season, we 

saw geometric cut outs, 

exotic animal motifs and 

killer cover-ups. High 

waisted bikinis ruled the 

runway while a variety 

of sexy silhouettes prove 

the one-piece is here to 

stay. — MaraHoffman. 

com 


BELUSSO 

Belusso has taken luxury 

swimwear to a whole new 

level offering a design 

known as the “Lusso”, 

swimwear embellished 

with 14k gold and semiprecious 

stones such 

as turquoise, carnelian, 

citrine and coral. The 

ultimate vacation 

conversation starter, 

designer Kirsten Ehrig- 

Sarkisian once again 

delivered a chic, wearable 

collection of covet-able 

resort wear. — Belusso.com 

CLOVER 

CANYON 

Designed and produced 

in Los Angeles, Clover 

Canyon is known for 

their signature prints and 

streamlined silhouettes. 

This season, we saw pastel 

shades and high wasted 

bikinis hit the runways of 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion 

Week Swim. Strategic 

cutouts and sporty styles 

make these the perfect 

active summer wear. — 

CloverCanyon.com

Photos: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim 

DOLORES 

CORTÉS 

Since 1951 Dolores 

Cortes has been 

delivering fashion 

forward swimwear 

to the masses. The 

Spanish designer is 

constantly seeking 

out new technology 

and techniques to 

incorporate into her 

designs for on-trend, 

resort-ready fashion. — 

Dolores-Cortes.com 

WE ARE 

HANDSOME 

Australian swimwear 

label We Are Handsome 

delivered inspired 

designs on the runway 

of Mercedes-Benz 

Fashion Week Miami 

Swim. Channeling 1950s 

Hollywood glamor, this 

talented husband and 

wife duo create designs 

for every body shape, 

occasion and vacation. 

— WeAreHandsome.com 


ONE TO WATCH 

MAX MARTIN’S STEAMY SS15 COLLECTION. 

We can’t get enough of Max Martin’s Spring/Summer 

2015 campaign. Shot in L.A., it showcases the best in 

heavenly heels from the up-and-coming luxury footwear 

brand. Designed and handcrafted in the U.S.A., Max 

Martin is going from strength to strength since launching 

in 2014. Check out our favorites at HeavenHasHeels.com. 

— MaxMartin.co 

Photographer ODESSY BARBU Producer TRACIE MAY-WAGNER Stylist ZOE BATTLES Hair/Make-up KATIE CORDERO Models DARYA SHKLYAR

WELL HEELED 

HOT SEAT 

‘Elegantly Bold,’ is how fine jewelry designer Marcia Budet likes to 

describe her creations and indeed, her signature aesthetic—that combines 

geometric configurations with bold colored stones—quickly catapulted this 

former Architect into the ranks of the jewelry world’s elite. This month, 

we put the industrious designer, in our Well Heeled Hot Seat to talk style, 

fashion and those extra few inches. — MarciaBudet.com 

Flats or five inches? Five inch heels! 

Tiny tote or enormous bag? Even though I only make an effort to 

never leave home without lipstick, my cell phone and business cards— 

which can easily fit in a tiny tote—I have a bad reputation for always 

carrying super heavy, enormous (and gorgeous!) bags. 

Satins or sequins? Satin looks super chic during the day and can 

effortlessly crossover into night engagements, which is perfect for 

women like me, who are always on the go. 

Overdressed or under-dressed? Overdressed over under-dressed all 

day everyday. 

What’s your fashion mantra to the masses? My brand’s mission 

and mantra: I want to make women feel “Elegantly Bold.” I design 

conversation pieces for the not-so-shy, fashion forward woman that is 

on the hunt for statement-making pieces with a timeless feel. That said, 

I say, keep it sharp and tailored, then wear one unexpected piece that 

blows everyone away. 

If you were a shoe, what shoe would you be? I would be a pair of 

Valentino Garavani black leather booties with fringe detail. 


six essential travel shoes 

HOW TO TAKE YOUR SHOES ON VACATION. 

There are a few universal, human struggles: death, taxes, when to clean out your DVR...One such burden is packing. 

Like a soothsayer, you’re expected to know what you’ll need for the next six days (seven nights). And even a weekend 

trip is fraught with complications. Will the style be dressy? Casual? Sporty? And no single accessory is harder to pack 

than shoes. They’re a bulky necessity and every occasion calls for a different kind! To help travelers, renowned NYC podiatrist 

Dr. Suzanne Levine has assembled a simple guide to starting your vacation on the right foot. “Whether you are 

headed to a weekend in the Hamptons, a party in St. Tropez, or a trek in the Tetons, it’s important to avoid any extra 

weight.” According to Dr. Levine, almost all trips require only three to five pairs of shoes and her mantra is: “Comfort, 

confidence, class.” Pick and choose from the following list for what fits your trip. — InstituteBeaute.com 

CHIC DAYTIME WEAR: Ballet flats. Whether they are Chanel 

or Sketchers, you don’t have to be a prima donna to feel like you’re 

dancing through the streets with this versatile and packable choice. 

One caveat: they don’t have much support. To help, Dr. Levine 

has engineered gel inserts called Pillows for your Feet® that rest 

comfortably under the foot’s arch and are reusable. This one-two 

punch takes up no space at all. 

STYLISH BEACHWEAR: Foam platform or high plastic sandals. 

They are fashionable, dry easily, and support your foot well. Look 

for shades that match your skin tone to elongate the leg and give a 

leaner illusion. A good pair can take 10 pounds off your appearance. 

WALKING SHOES: One of the best parts of traveling is seeing 

the sights. And what better way than on foot, getting lost in a new 

city or exploring a coastal town. Most athletic companies like Nike, 

New Balance and Adidas make a lightweight sneaker with a flexible, 

synthetic shell. And luckily, all offer stylish options. 

EXERCISE WEAR: Depending on your sport of choice, you can 

either pack a running shoe or cross trainer. If you plan on hiking 

or exploring different terrains be sure to look for a shoe with 

ankle support. A walking shoe can often pull double duty in this 

department. 

EVENING WEAR: Ideally, a heel should be 2 to 2 ½ inches high. 

Always pack a simple black pair, and when in doubt, a neutral 

shade is a good second option. And if your shoes are new, you must 

wear them in slightly before your trip. For minor pain associated 

with wearing heels, Dr. Levine has a created a topical numbing 

spray called Stiletto Rx® that applies effortlessly and reduces pain 

for hours. 

WONDERFUL WEDGES: Wedges are huge this season, but 

they’re also bulky. Find a comfortable pair that fits your arch and 

wear them directly onto the plane. You’ll board your flight in style 

and save room in your suitcase for all the good stuff you’ll be 

bringing back from your trip! 


Model: ASYA MISKIMOVA for i-Model 

BEAUTY 

Photographed by ALENA KRUPETSKOVA 

Hair and Makeup by MARINA KRUPETSKOVA

EDITOR’S 

PICK 

SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS FOR 

THE URBAN JETSETTER. 

For that fresh from the beach look, 

check out Eufora International’s Sea 

Spritz, Beach Texture Spray. Featuring 

a unique blend of aloe vera, epsom 

salts, algae, green tea and glycerin, it 

adds body, texture and hold without 

the leaving your hair stiff. 

EUFORA INTERNATIONAL Sea Spritz Beach 

Texture Spray, Eufora.net 

Summer is all about Slip, Slop, 

Slap. Slip on a shirt, slop on 

sunscreen and slap on a hat. 

Safe Harbor Natural Skincare 

produces a collection of 

sunscreen that is high on our 

summer hit list. With a focus 

on providing the most natural, 

effective and chemical-free 

suncare it features a blend of 

ingredients that include red 

algae, green tea, sea buckthorn 

and jojoba. All that’s left to 

do is choose your tropical 

destination. 

SAFE HARBOR Sunscreen 

Available at Walmart, 

SafeHarborSuncare.com 

We’ve fallen head-over-heels for Oil 

Essentials, a collection of natural 

beauty oils that nourish and heal to 

deliver healthy shiny hair and youthful 

skin and nails. Made with sustainable 

blends of essential oils, they are a 

powerful yet affordable addition to 

your skincare arsenal. 

OIL ESSENTIALS Available at Rite Aid, 

OilEssentialsBeauty.com 

Regardless of the care you take, your skin needs a little 

TLC over the summer. Enter Hey Honey 911 Pro Gel, a 

formula that harnesses the healing power of Propolis, 

nature’s best kept secret from the beehive. Featuring 

purifying herbal components, this magic in a bottle 

repairs and soothes skin damage to your face and body. 

HEY HONEY 911 Pro Gel, HeyHoney.com 

Let me introduce one of our favorite two-in-one 

products from Aureli, their Firming Carrot Broad 

Spectrum SPF 30. An ultra-silky body gel it helps 

firm the skin while protecting against the sun 

using a unique formula infused with carrot oil. 

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, isn’t it time you 

treated yourself? 

AURELI Firming Carrot Broad Spectrum SPF 30, 

AureliSuncare.com

pony up 

OUR RESIDENT BEAUTY EXPERT TALKS RUNWAY HAIR TRENDS. 

Images: Maria Escote SS15 | Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid 

Summer isn’t always your hair’s best friend but this season, the high pony is making a comeback. On the 

catwalks of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, designer Maria Escote paired her urban street-chic with the 

power pony for a formidable fashion look. We asked our resident hair expert Selda Cortes to give us the lowdown 

on this season’s most coveted up-do. 

What’s the best thing about the power pony? The best thing 

about a high ponytail—or the power pony—is that it helps keep 

you cool. High ponytails are very practical for women with 

medium to long hair, particularly when the summer heat makes 

you want to keep your hair away from your skin. It can be 

fashionable when it is used to expose a woman’s nape or draw 

attention to the open back on a dress. 

Why do you think the power pony is a great summer hair 

style? Because it keeps you fresh, it’s easy to do, and in general it 

works for everyone. 

What tools do you need for the perfect power pony? This 

one is a simply style. You’ll need a brush, a rubber band, and 

hairspray. 

Any products you would recommend to achieve this hair 

style? A must-have product is hairspray but there is a product 

from Eufora that I really like for finishing, it’s called Pure Polish. 

It helps you to keep it sleek, control the flyaways, while providing 

a shiny finish. 

Do you think the power pony is something we are going to 

see a lot of this summer? I think this past winter we’ve seen 

many long styles, including ballerina buns and low ponies. These 

continue to be popular. Many women will want to retain their 

length while staying comfortable in the heat, so I think we should 

see many high ponytails this summer. 


the skyn’s the limit 

“Sometimes beautiful things are born from struggle,” says beauty maven Sarah Kugelman. Her own pursuit 

of health and wellness led her to the pristine shores of one of the world’s most beautiful and untouched 

landscapes. It was here that skyn ICELAND was born. 

How did you get started in the 

beauty industry? I think I was 

born a beauty junkie, so when I was 

getting out of business school with 

a concentration in marketing (and 

background in retailing), I went 

aggressively after every program/ 

job at a beauty company I could 

find. I ended up landing at L’Oreal, 

which is a tough environment but 

an exceptional training ground for 

establishing yourself in the beauty 

industry. I was there for a couple of 

years and learned the ropes. I then 

moved onto a marketing position at 

Bath and Body Works, from there I 

went to Banana Republic to run their 

fragrance and body care business and 

then started my first company Gloss. 

com which I ultimately sold to The 

Estee Lauder Companies. I then spent 

a few years in management before 

starting skyn ICELAND. Although I 

think I was always an entrepreneur at 

heart, I needed to get an education in 

beauty and feel like I had built a solid 

foundation before going out on my 

own. 

Why Iceland? During the time that 

I was researching the connection 

between stress and skin, I traveled to 

Iceland as part of my lifelong quest 

to find and explore healthy, “green” 

places. I completely fell in love with 

the country, the culture and the pure, 

unspoiled nature. I was amazed at 

how beautiful everyone’s skin was and 

started thinking, ‘What are they using 

that makes their skin look so flawless?’ 

I realized it was the incredible, natural, 

mineral-rich glacial waters that 

Icelanders bathe in everyday. Now we 

incorporate those waters into each and 

every one of our products. Now that 

I’ve traveled there quite extensively and 

spent a great deal of time experiencing 

the wonders of Icelandic nature, I 

learned, that there is a short growing 

season in Iceland (because it is dark 

for half the year). That combined 

with mineral-rich, volcanic soil, 

produces some of the world’s most 

potent botanicals and herbs. Not to 

mention the amazing algae and kelp 

from the Arctic waters. I incorporate 

many of those natural ingredients 

into skyn ICELAND’s products, and I 

am always searching for new ones! I 

find it amazing and inspiring that the 

people there are all so environmentally 

conscious—they are the first country to 

use thermal and hydrogen power—and 

have a long history of living off the land 

and using botanicals/herbs for all types 

of health issues and imbalances. 

What ingredients does skyn 

ICELAND use that differentiates 

itself from other products on the 

market? I focus on specific symptoms 

and attributes of stressed skin, and 

then I develop products with specific 

ingredients/technologies that address 

those problems. We have special 

antioxidants that address free radicals 

created when we’re stressed. I use 

adaptogens that are certain herbs 

proven to bolster the immune system 

of skin that’s attacked by stress. I use 

potent/natural anti-inflammatories 

that reduce irritation associated with 

stress, special peptides that make skin 

‘happy’ by releasing endorphins on 

the skin, and more. Lately, I’m into 

extremophiles; these are ingredients 

that grow in very cold climates but 

thrive. They develop certain enzymes to 

help them acclimate, and these enzymes 

can work miracles on the skin. I seek 

out unique potent naturals and new 

technologies that specifically address 

the type of damage stress inflicts on the 

skin. 

Why are these ingredients 

important? These ingredients are 

important because they work. And 

at the end of the day, it’s all about 

performance for me. Do the products 

really work? Do they do what they 

say they are going to do? I’ve been 

unyielding in my standards to create 

high-performance formulas, and I am 

proud to say that we have thousands of 

customer testimonials that support how 

well our products work. 

What has been the most exciting 

part of your journey with the skyn 

ICELAND? The most exciting has been 

to see the brand thrive and become 

successful despite the long journey 

and rabid competitive landscape. It’s 

very hard to rise above the fray in 

this industry, and there are very few 

independent brands that do. We only 

hear the success stories, we don’t hear 

about all of the brands that struggle 

and fail. To be living my dream and 

succeeding at it, is no better reward. 

The icing on the cake is that I get to 

help women look better, feel better 

and live healthier lives, that gives me 

a tremendous amount of gratification 

and makes me feel like I am doing 

something worthwhile every day. 

What exciting developments do 

you have planned for 2015? We 

are going to be launching an arctic 

face oil in the fall that I am extremely 

excited about. It’s a completely new 

and innovative technology. We are also 

launching a new eye treatment into our 

assortment, as we are known for our 

eye products, I think this is going to be 

highly anticipated and the product is 

great so I look forward to the reception! 

Plus, we are going to be expanding our 

distribution all over the country this 

summer. Finally, our loyal clients who 

have been dedicated users for years 

will be able to find us in their home 

towns. I am over the moon about that. 

SkynIceland.com


unlocking the beauty 

secrets of the geisha 

THE INSPIRED BEGINNINGS OF A SKINCARE FAVORITE, TATCHA. 

Six months ago, I discovered 

the beauty brand Tatcha, an 

American luxury skincare brand, 

inspired by the ancient skincare 

secrets of the geisha. Apart from 

being exquisitely presented 

with origami-like packaging, 

the products are revolutionary 

in their simplicity, quality of 

ingredients and luxurious texture. 

It was a chance encounter by its 

founder, beauty industry veteran, 

Victoria Tsai, which set this 

beauty story in motion. 

“During one of my 

business trips to Japan, I had 

encountered a package of 

beautiful, gold-flecked blotting 

paper,” explains Tsai. “Later, I 

traveled to Japan seeking a more 

evolved approach to beauty. To 

begin, I was determined to find 

the origin of these exquisite 

papers. I was surprised when 

I was pointed not to a makeup 

store, but a gold-leafing factory. 

The papers are the byproduct of 

the gold leafing process, hence 

the flecks of the precious metal 

embedded within. I asked how 

the papers came to be a beauty 

product, and the artisans told me 

the geisha had discovered their 

benefits. I asked how the geisha 

knew, and the artisans told me to 

ask them myself.” 

The world of the geisha 

has always been shrouded in 

mystery. From their stylized 

routines to their iconic white 

makeup, their elegance, 

deportment and grooming have 

been the things of legends—and 

blockbuster movies. But beneath 

it all, Tsai made an interesting 

discovery. “In the Western world, 

we often envision geisha with 

their iconic white makeup,” she 

explains. “I was speechless when 

I saw one without her makeup 

on—her skin had a luminous 

glow that I haven’t seen on 

anyone except babies. I was 

also surprised at the simplicity 

of their skincare rituals. Asian 

skincare is infamous for having 

upwards of ten steps, but the 

geisha’s is three or four. They 

focus on cleansing oils and gentle 

exfoliation, rather than foaming 

cleansers and harsh abrasives like 

we use.” 

Having spent a lifetime 

in the beauty business, Tsai 

saw an opportunity to pass on 

these simple yet time-tested 

techniques and ingredients. And 

so, Tatcha was born. “We all 

have a grandmother who had 

beautiful skin until the very end,” 

she says. “She wasn’t using the 

high-tech ingredients we have 

in today’s market, like peptides 

and patented molecule complexes 

and nanoparticles, and yet people 

don’t look any better now than 

they did. I wanted something that 

I felt good about putting on my 

skin while pregnant, but didn’t 

love what I was finding in the 

“natural” area. On top of all of 

that, I had dermatitis, so I needed 

options for sensitized skin.” 

Product development 

lies at the heart of this unique 

brand and as with any startup, 

the road from concept to 

creation was paved with hard 

work and dedication. “We spent 

years working with some of 

the most renowned skincare 

scientists in the world before 

launching. We created the Tatcha 

Institute, a research, education 

and development center, because 

we are always striving to provide 

the best formulas possible. 

Beauty companies rarely have 

an in-house Research and 

Development center, but our 

business philosophy is to love 

our customers and products 

more than anyone else. To me, 

that means owning both of those 

things and overseeing them 

yourself.” 

The investment paid off. 

Today Tatcha products are found 

throughout the United States and 

Asia. This summer, they release 

their first SPF, something they 

have been working on for quite 

some time. “It took over one 

hundred formula submissions 

to get it just right,” adds Tsai. 

They are the official facial for the 

Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay 

and have more exciting releases 

penned for 2015. This is a beauty 

brand worth the hype. 

When asked to 

breakdown the three main 

elements of a successful beauty 

product, her answer is based 

upon the brand’s philosophy of 

efficacy, mindfulness, and results. 

Regardless of your skin type or 

ethnicity, Tsai has allowed us all 

to experience the beauty of Japan 

one inspired product at a time. 

Tatcha.com — A.G. 


eye on beauty 

WE CHAT WITH BEAUTY’S MOVERS AND SHAKERS. 

Whether it’s a big night out or an occasion to remember, Beautini ensures you’ll look Instagram-ready 

whatever the occasion. Best of all, they’ll come to you. Created by makeup artist Brittany Lo, this on-the-go 

beauty service offers everything from Express Makeovers to Makeup Classes. We caught up with the founder 

herself, in this month’s Eye on Beauty. — BeautiniByBlo.com 

Describe Beautini in three words: Beauty. Celebration. 

Experience. 

If Beautini had a theme song what would it be? Our theme 

song is easily “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper 

because that’s what Beautini is all about! 

If you were stranded on a desert island, what one beauty 

item would you bring? Tinted moisturizer to keep my face 

moisturized and fresh. My favorite is Laura Mercier’s Tinted 

Moisturizer Broad Spectrum with SPF 20. 

What’s your biggest beauty pet peeve? My biggest pet 

peeve when it comes to beauty is when someone’s foundation 

doesn’t match the tone of her skin. Nothing is worst than 

looking like you are wearing a mask because you face is so 

much darker than your neck. I always suggest blending the 

foundation past your jawline and onto your neck to avoid this 

from happening. 

What’s your beauty mantra to the masses? 

Find your unique features and flaunt them. Whether it’s big 

eyes or great eyebrows, it’s important to focus on what makes 

you beautiful and emphasize those features. This allows you to 

wear makeup while showcasing your natural beauty. Once you 

try accentuating every feature on your face then you lose sight 

of what makes you beautiful in the first place. 


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