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Cover Quiz

*Nickname Ming Ming *Celebrity Crush? Nick Jonas *Favorite feature? Lips. Yes they are real! *Ultimate fashion icon? My mom!!! *The app you can’t live without? Snapchat. I need my filters. *Favorite place to shop? Sephora, Chanel & CVS. *Hidden talent? Writing a school paper in record time (I wait till the last minute.) *Your favorite style moment of your mom? All of the Baby Phat ads. Her old Chanel runway moments and Goddess ad. What is one thing you feel every woman should know? All women should learn that our individuality is special and we should learn to love ourselves and EACHOTHER. Thats really important we need eachother’s support more than anything. *If you had the opportuity to do a colloboration with any designer who would it be with? Alexander Wang *My sister Aoki Lee Simmons makes fun of me for? EVERYTHING. Living my best life. *Guilty Pleasure? Watching Netflix. Right now I’m watching the old Charmed series. *What are you dying to splurge on at this very moment? Beauty products (nails, hair and lashes.) *The most treasured item in your closet? Anything from my mom! Her closet! *People are most likely to come to you for advice about? Boys. 2

Editor’s Letter

“The flower dosen’t dream of the bee, it blossoms and the bee comes.” Mark Nepo

Photos By. @xovonlee #shotbyvonlee

loom where you are planted! Pretty much fashion creatives. I stand by this saying. Although fashion week is my favorite time of the year spring & summer in general will forever have my heart. When the weather is warm you can really see people take risks with their fashion and street style. The S/S runway seasons are where I get a lot of my inspiration, fashion really blooms. Just like our muse for this issue, Ming Lee Simmons who has blossomed from the little girl we saw strutting on the Baby phat runway with her top model mother Kimora Lee Simmons. Today, Ming is “Very Much Something” she grew up to be a beautiful, funny and a rising fashion creative in her own right. With the reboot of Babyphat, Ming will play a major role on the creative director side all while juggling studying at New York University. This issue I really wanted to showcase more fashion, more editorials featured from creatives locally as well as international. So, with that, read on and I hope when you put this issue down you’ll feel inspired to do your own blooming whether it be creatively, mentally, or psychically. Angel Neal Editor-in-Chief @Angel_Stylistbehavior

Keep Disrupting!

Angel

Contents

Fashion & Beauty PG. 38 Biker Fever PG. 40 Spring Beauty

BY. Angel Neal Creative Director, Founder, CEO Angel Neal Publisher Magcloud.com Creative Support Ariel Boone Chavon Henderson Public Relations DisrupshionMag@gmail.com

Features

PG.88 Boutiques We’re Crushing On

Editorials

PG.6 Gaby And The Love of Mu PG.14 Southern Peak PG.20 Red Tonic PG.30 Botched PG.56 Chill Out PG.68 Past In Future PG.80 Fabiana Milazzo PG.90 Empowered Runway

Copyright 2019 No part of Disrupshion Magazine by Angel Neal may be reproduced in any form without written consent from the publisher. Disrupshion Magazine liability in the event of an error is limited to a printed correction. DisrupshionMag.com

On The Cover Pg..42 Cover Designer: Ophelia McDonald @onaomibranding Photographer Joey Rosado @islandboiphotography Stylist/Fashion Editor Angel Neal @angel_stylistbehavior Hair &Make-up Stephen Hudson @sevenknows Photo Creative Director Chavon Henderson @xovonlee Stylist Assistants Jasmine Wright @stylist.safia + Lee’ Arthur Lawrence @stylesbyleearthur Interview Angel Neal

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Contributors Joey Rosado, Stephen Hudson, Jasmine Wright, Lee-Arthur Lawerence, Chavon Henderson, Gaby Guha, Hajja Barnes, Joanna Heath, Yulia Valmont, Ella Bar, jJames Hayden, Jorge Duva, Alexia Mckay, Dera Meka, Everdon Banton, Ophelia McDonald, Sams Arifin, Michael Anaya, Cande Moran, Mao PR, Dreams on Air, Flying Solo, Prince Street Studios, The BTQ Locator, Efim Sobolev, Fabiana Milazzo, LDuru Photography. 5

Gaby And The Love of Mu

Photographer: Sams Arifin @sams_arifin_paris Model: Gaby Guha (DMA Models Paris) @gabyguha Stylist: @beautyvintagestylist Makeup & Hair: Ophelie Chambers @opheliechambers_mua

This Page Dress: DARZHA Sunglasses: Adam Selman Bodysuit: La Perla Earrings: Asos Belt: Moschino Opposite Page Top: DARZHA Shorts: DARZHA Shoes: Jimmy Choo Earrings: Philippe Ferrandis

This Page Dress: DARZHA Blouse: DARZHA Shoes: Charlotte Olympia Earrings: Aurelie Bidermann Belt: Oscar De La Renta Opposite Page Dress: DARZHA Top: Topshop Transparent Top: Junya Watanabe Sunglasses: Fendi Shoes: Marni

This Page Corset: DARZHA Shorts: DARZHA Shoes: Marni Earrings: Orianne Jacket: Vetements Opposite Page Dress: DARZHA Shoes: Jimmy Choo Earrings: SWAROVSKI

Southern

Peak

Photographer Michael Anaya model Abigail Renner Make Up Artist: Hajja Barnes Stylist/Designer Paulina De La Paz.

This Page Top:Versace Jewelry:Vintage Anne Klein And Versace Opposite Page Hat: ALBERTUS SWANEPOEL Scarf: ANTENNA Vintage Shirt: DRAPPER and DUME Jewelry: SPENELLI KILCOLLIN

This Page Earrings: PAULINA DE LA PAZ Belt: MARIA LOLA Dress: VINTAGE Boots: ABILENE Opposite Page Earrings: DOLCE And GABANA Shirt: VINTAGE Hat: JANESSA LEONE Scarf: CHRISTIAN DIOR

Red

Tonic

Photographer/Creative Director: Jorge Duva Model/ Wardrobe Stylist: Joanna Heath Art Director: Yaya Ni Makeup Artisyt: Ferggie Coll

This Page Top: JOHANNA ORTIZ Leggings: JUNYA WATANABE Shoes: MALONE SOULIERS Earrings: FASHION NOVA Opposite Page Jacket: LA FLORENTINA Top: 16ARLINGTON Tights: JUNYA WATANABE

This Page Coat: MSMG Top: VERSACE Leggings: JUNYA WATANABE Shoes: FASHION NOVA

This Page Top: PAULA KNORR Pants: MOSCHINO Shoes: FASHION NOVA Opposite Page Top: BALENCIAGA Skirt: THE FIFT Earrings: FOREVER 21

This Page Dress: PAULA KNORR Shoes: TOM FORD Sunglasses: DIOR Opposite Page Jacket: LA FLORENTINA Top: 16ARLINGTON Tights: JUNYA WATANABE

Botched Photographer: Cande Moran Model: Delfina Castellano MUA: Josefina Mendez Hair: Belen Saravi

Coat: Breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fur Accessories Jewlery: Ucha World

Trends

How To Style It

Fendi

On The Runway

Off White

BIKER SHORTS

Hugo

Dress it up

Kim K Way

Dress it Down

StreetStyle Way

We know what you’re thinking are

biker shorts really a thing? The answer is yes! Every “it girl” needs them in their summer wardrobe. Well as we know Kim Kardashian West has been sporting the look since the beginning of 2016 and we’re guessing the rest of the fashion world has finally decided to embrace it. The biker shorts trend popped up on many runways from S/S 2019 and streetstyle stars are giving fashion girls heavy outfit inspiration. We’re not quite sure of the longevity of the trend but we’re ready to ride out this spring.

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Trends

AUY Trend Report

This spring neon and bright colors are dominating all things beauty. Out with the boring and in with the daring!

We’ve been crushing on Sephora all year. Check out the top six buys we feel we’ll get you off to a good start for your spring & summer beauty fix all for under $50. You can’t beat that!

Spring Beauty Shopping List

Beauty Blender Sponge Set, $45

Huda Beauty, $44

2 Fenty Stunna Lip Paint, $24

Nails Inc. $15

Pinrose x Sephora, $28

Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter, $38

Green

: Color of the Moment

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MiNG Simmons Lee

Our muse for the spring & summer 2019 issue Ming Lee Simmons. Growing up in a fashion & music family, she pushes forward to creating her own lane! Photographer Joey Rosado @islandboiphotography Stylist/Fashion Editor Angel Neal @angel_stylistbehavior Hair &Make-up Stephen Hudson @sevenknows Photo Creative Director Chavon Henderson @xovonlee Stylist Assistants Jasmine Wright + Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Arthur Lawrence Interview Angel Neal 42

She’s all that! No, for real she is- in a Disrupt kind of way. If you’re an avid scroller on Instagram, chances are Ming Lee has served face “I was told across your newsfeed. But she’s no longer the growing cute little girl you would up, if I put see strutting down her my mind to mother’s Baby Phat runway show with her something I little sister, Aoki Lee. could achieve Ming-Ming, as her family calls her, is coming into her own brand. The New it. York University law student (yes beauty and brains!) is ready to initiate

” Ming

her plan on taking over the fashion industry or anything else she puts her mind to. Ming and I got to catch the Laquan Smith runway show together this past February during New York fashion week. She admitted to me she was shy. But the young woman I met that night was anything but bashful. She is funny and charismatic both of us “oo’d and ahh’d as we exchanged ideas for the cover shoot. Fast forward to a beautiful rare sunny day in early April in Brooklyn- shoot day. Simmons arrives to set rocking comfortable sweats, Chanel sneakers, a gifted new season Fendi bag from her mother and a woman’s best friend next to diamonds and good foundation, her dog Kimchi. Excited and ready to start the day, she turns on her creative director hat as she sits down in the makeup chair to discuss ideas with me about the mood board. ‘I joke with her that

Opposite Page Earrings: Victoria Hayes Top: Cheng Huai Chuang Bracelets: Hermes & Tiffany & Co. This Page Suit: Cessani Bralette: Mao PR Bag: Cessani Shoes: Aldo Earrings: Melody Ehsani

This Page Dress: Cheng Huai Chuang Pants: Aida Kaas Earrings: Solomeina Shoes: Asos Opposite Page Bodysuit: Monzlapur

Dress: Jetmira Bejtullahu @jetmirabejtullahu Head Crown: Angel NEAL Earrings: Adore Adorn Shoes: Fashion Nova

Ming-- on Baby Phat reboot. “The brand’s message is the same: uplifting women of all backgrounds and communicating that nothing is out of reach.”

most celebrities aren’t so hands on, but she has a really good eye for conveying a story through her images, so I didn’t mind. After all, fashion and taking charge is in her DNA.’ Ming smiles. “It’s no secret I grew up around fashion. I was front row, backstage, on set-- all of that. She says. “We were a fashion family. We were a music family, so I was forged in the lifestyle arena and that probably did influence my interests. She continued. “At the same time, growing up, I was told if I put my mind to something, I could achieve it. So I’ve wanted to be everything 50

from a doctor to a veterinarian to an attorney. I had a broad set of interests and still do to this day.” Recently Ming announced the reboot of Baby Phat on her Instagram, which got all the blogsites and fashion lovers excited. As she’s getting her hair done I try to get the scoop on whats to be expected from the brand to make it more appealing to today’s generation. “My mom, sister and I are working handin-hand on this reboot,” she shares with Disrupshion while Seven preps her hair for the first look. “My sister and I have a different sensibility generationally,

so the aesthetics and tastes and interests are a little different. But at its core, the brands message is the same: uplifting women of all backgrounds and communicating that nothing is out of reach.” Ming has had the opportunity to be raised bicostal in New York City and Los Angeles, so her personality and style shows the flair of both. “NYC and LA have different vibes in almost every way. But lately, I notice that girls everywhere just want to be comfy,” she says,” “so theres an element of comfort and ease in the way I dress. The same is true of girls that I meet all over the world. But I do find myself changing up my style as I move from coast to coast. As we take the shoot outside, in tourist central in Williamsburg, Ming is stopped by onlookers asking to snap photos of her and with her. As she stops the shoot to get a NYC hot dog, we discuss the best fashion advice shes ever received. “It’s okay to wear a trend but don’t let the trend wear you. Thats a surefire way to remain authentic, comfortable and feel great. When it comes to must have wardrobe pieces for summer MingMing has other essentials in mind. “I know you asked about wardrobe and styling must haves but I prefer to focus on the true essentials,” she laughs. “A bottle of water, plenty of sunscreen and optimism.” Thats our girl!

This Page Top: Topshop Bralette: Mao PR Bottom: Ezie? Earrings: Hayden Officiel Opposite Page Dress: Cheng Huai Chuang Pants: Aida Kaas Earrings: Solomeina

“All women should learn that our individuality is special and we should learn to love ourselves and EACHOTHER. Thats really important we need eachother’s support more than anything.” Ming

Dress: Jetmira Bejtullahu @jetmirabejtullahu Head Crown: Angel Neal Earrings: Adore Adorn Shoes: Fashion Nova

CHILL OUT Photographer: James Hayden Wardrobe Stylist: James Hayden Model: Amanda Everhart Retoucher: Oxy Fashion Designer: Dawn Bey

Wardrobe Stylist: James Hayden Photographer: James Hayden Model: Amanda Everhart Fashion Designer: Dawn Bey Retoucher: Oxy

Past In The

Future Photography & Retouching Efim Sobolev

Model: Yulia Valmont Wardrobe Stylist: Elena Anisimova Makeup & Hair: Maria Polovinchikova

This Page Designers: Snezhana Paderina Sintezia Jewelry: Daphne

Both Pages Designeners: Snezhana Paderina Amplituda Desigh Techno Texture Daphne Jewellery

This Page Designers Olga Chernoschekova Snezhana Paderina Amplituda Desigh Techno Texture Daphne Jewellery Opposite Page Amplituda Desigh Techno Texture Sintezia

Fabiana Milazzo Photographer : Ella Bar Photography @ella.barphotography MakeUp Artist: Erik Torppe - @eriktorppe Model : Sofia Mirchuk - @sophia_mirchuk Stylist: Victor Hugo Hung @victorhugohung Hair Stylist: Teddi Prior @fortheloveof_beauty

Photographer : Ella Bar Photography MakeUp Artist: Erik Torppe Model : Sofia Mirchuk Stylist: Victor Hugo Hung Hair Stylist: Teddi Prior Red Dress: $699 Sequin Dress: $608

Photographer : Ella Bar Photography MakeUp Artist: Erik Torppe Model : Sofia Mirchuk Stylist: Victor Hugo Hung Hair Stylist: Teddi Prior Top: $299 Pants: $454

Photographer : Ella Bar Photography MakeUp Artist: Erik Torppe Model : Sofia Mirchuk Stylist: Victor Hugo Hung Hair Stylist: Teddi Prior Top: $256 Sequin Dress: $1,119

Fashion Talks

Boutiques We’re Crushing on Right Now S Words By Ariel Boone

pring is here and summer is around the corner. Bring on the flirty prints, silk dresses and sexy tops. If you’re not familiar with me my name is Ariel Boone, also known as the boutique locator. If you’re anything like me, you don’t like to just shop, you like an experience. I’ve hand selected 6 boutiques that will allow you to interact with knowledgeable staff--who are dispensable when it comes to finding the right look for you, not to mention they all have super cute fashion forward spring/ summer collections. These boutiques are on my shopping list and should be on yours. Plan your spending spree with this guide to the chicest boutiques to visit right now. No matter where you’re located chances are the fashion boutique scene is booming right now in your neighborhood. Nothing beats browsing through clothes and trying them on and getting top-notch service from the employees. Its an experience shopping online just can’t give you, not even Amazon prime. Survive summer style, I’m crushing and I know you will be too. For daily inspiration on boutiques worldwide make sure you follow me on Instagram.

@thebtqlocator

1. Morning Lavender: San Francisco, California &Tustin, California

Morning Lavender Boutique is all things chic. The one-stop shop creates a welcoming vibe where people can gather and create inspirational looks. Offering an on site café that sells signature lattes and cocktails ,and a food truck that is readily available for you during your shopping experience. Their fresh feminine spring collection will definitely give your wardrobe a spring boost. If you’re ever in San Francisco or Orange County make sure you swing by to join the retail party.

2. Velvet Lush Boutique: Woodland Park, New Jersey Are you looking for unique chic women’s clothing that the girl next door doesn’t have? Well, you’re in luck, Velvet Lush Boutique has just what you’re looking for. Velvet Lush Boutique caters to the contemporary and progressive shopper, offering an electric mix of fashion brands. Theres always something new, good vibes and chic styles. 3. House of Soigné Boutique: Charlotte, North Carolina Are you a gal that speaks through your clothing with bright colors, bold prints, or leave a sparkle impression in the eyes of others? Well ladies I think I’ve found the boutique that you need to add to your go to shopping list. House of Soigné pronounced Swan-yay has the chicest accessories for your summer vacation looks. Get inspired and level up your accessories game and stop by their store located in Concord Mills Mall. 4. Whishful Looks: Baltimore, Maryland Whishful looks definitely will have you wishing that you had your notifications turned on. There new arrivals are instant Instagramable fashion forward pieces. The ready-to-wear collection is great for all occasions, whether you’re looking for a summer date night look or a birthday look. When in Baltimore, make sure you don’t pass up this shopping gem.

5. Regarding Fresh: New Orleans, Louisiana Menswear matters! Fellas, what’s up? . Regarding Fresh aka RE:FRESH is known to recognize and introduce new brands to untapped markets. No need to be a celebrity to indulge in the exclusivity of this premier lifestyle retailer has to offer. Get fresh, and treat yourself to a new spectrum of brands with a personal shopping experience. 6. Shop Red Lipstick Boutique (Online) A red lip may complete a look, but we all know its the outfit that stands out. This boutique compliments varies fashion personalities. Something for the quirky fashionista, all the way to the bold and daring. Fun new pieces added weekly.

Empowered Runway This collection introduces the dynamic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Africaâ&#x20AC;? colour of vibrant natural fabrics into regular everyday life in order to produce an empowered silhouette that can conquer anything. The work of Dr. Chichi and her team continues to support survivors of domestic violence by empowering them with the strength of beauty and fashion. We pride ourselves for creating pieces that not only empower but advocates for human rights. 90

Photographer: LDuru Photography Designer: Dr Chichi Menakaya Creative Director: Cynthia Chiso Creative Team Manager: Dera Meka Models: Diana and Viktoria Hair and Make-up: EJHair & B Beauty

Photographer: LDuru Photography Designer: Dr Chichi Menakaya Creative Director: Cynthia Chiso Creative Team Manager: Dera Meka Models: Diana and Viktoria Hair and Make-up: EJHairandMakeup & B Beauty

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