The goal of Huntington Village’s new boutique Chez Lãa Reine is to cater to the Queen in you. It’s literal translation is The Queen’s Place. Family business owners mother-daughter duo Vera Moore and Consuella Helms-Jeune have partnered with the storeowner Rhonda Taylor-Gooden, to do this by offering royal treatment by offering spa treatments and beauty
A girls night in with a few vendors started out small, but eventually grew into Fashion 4 Purpose. It’s an organization that has made history as the first to create and host Long Island’s first fashion awards. “My whole thing is to help and empower people,” said Fashion 4 Purpose Founder Carmen Smith. “Everyone really
With over 30 models, eight designers and 15 vendors, Rockville Centre is about to see a serious fashion show for a good cause. The creator of the show, Venice Richards, is a longtime educator who had to manage sickle cell her whole life. With a $3,000 goal in mind, Richards is determined to help fellow
The dress described by “Crazy Rich Asians” Director Jon M. Chu as a “Cinderella dress” is making a major move to the Smithsonian. This was the gown that turned heads in the pivotal scene of “Crazy Rich Asians” where Rachel Chu, played by actress Constance Wu, arrives at a luxurious wedding and surprises everyone including
Ever since I could remember, I’ve dealt with a dry scalp. It’s a struggle, and I know I’m not the only one who fights this fight. Recently, I was put on to a life-changing treatment thanks to my aunt, and it didn’t even require a run to the beauty supply store. The secret sauce is
Proclamations, awards and articles fill young Egypt Ufele’s work space. It is a credit to how much the fashion designer has accomplished in her short 13 years of life. She’s been to the Virgin Islands, California, Africa and other regions of the world putting out highly acclaimed designs. In addition, she speaks on behalf of
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