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8 Fashion by Alicia Perrillo 22 Nue’s Holiday Jewelry Showcase 26 Jahde Leather Atelier 28 Boysterous Couture
18 Winter Fashion 14 Powerful Women of Dissent
30 Finding Color Harmony by Gabby Tandberg 34 The Less Effect by Samatha Joy 36 Scarves by DiFiore 38 Cindy Shaoul
on the cover Cover model/actress: Neva Cole From the exhibition “Feel the Frill”, curated by Lisa Berman of Sculpture to Wear Photographer: Daniel Oropeza
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Reversible Collar Linda Rettich
Silicante Francisca Henneman
Ruthless Rameen Ahmed
“Feel the FRILL”
The Ginsburg Gauntlet Online Exhibition In Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Flowing with Dissent Lisbeth Nordskov
Spider Lonna Keller
Curves in the Right Places II Victoria Lansford
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Side by Side A Collection by Alicia Perrillo
Photographer: Ed Sochacki (AGENCY M&P); Models: Carmen Christina, Chadon M’Be, Marleigh Petras (1930 Model Management), Sasha Slivinski (AGENCY M&P); MUA: Caroline Olinek (AGENCY M&P); Footwear: Tina Maria Shoes; Fashion Designer: Alicia Perrillo
Photographer: Ed Sochacki (AGENCY M&P) Model: Sasha Slivinski (AGENCY M&P) MUA: Caroline Olinek (AGENCY M&P) Footwear: Tina Maria Shoes Fashion Designer: Alicia Perrillo
Photographer: Ed Sochacki (AGENCY M&P) Model: Chadon M’Be MUA: Caroline Olinek (AGENCY M&P) Footwear: Tina Maria Shoes Fashion Designer: Alicia Perrillo
Photographer: Ed Sochacki (AGENCY M&P) Model: Carmen Christina MUA: Carmen Christina Nail Artist: Carmen Christina Fashion Designer: Alicia Perrillo
Photographer: Ed Sochacki (AGENCY M&P) Model: Marleigh Petras (1930 Model Management) MUA: Caroline Olinek (AGENCY M&P) Footwear: Tina Maria Shoes Fashion Designer: Alicia Perrillo
LADY GODIVA
The first time I laid eyes upon the glorious horse, a sculpture, Lux Maximus, by Daniel Oropeza, I envisioned a photograph that was legendary and timeless with a contemporary twist. Capturing an image of Lady Godiva atop of a award-winning artwork was a bit irreverent, scandalous, and controversial to begin with, and when I started to research the true meaning of the legend, that’s when the ride really began. All too familiar with the tonguein-cheek Halloween Costume with the long blonde wig and leggy nude who usually, just by default, earns the top prize, I thought there has be more to this cult fiction. Upon researching the legend who hailed from Coventry, England,
A Powerful Woman of Dissent by Lisa Berman
almost a thousand years ago, the famous ride was actually a personal stand, an unconventional “dissenting” of her husband’s decision to tax the citizens. Exhausted by her tenacity on behalf of the people, her wealthy husband, the Governor of the region, responded with a dare: “If my wife were to ride through the town nude on horseback, I will cease the taxes”. True to his word, she did and he stopped the taxation. Adding to the layering, almost 300 years later it was said that Lady Godiva’s proclamation for the citizens to stay indoors and close their windows during her ride was followed by all, save one. Thomas, the local Tailor did not obey; he peered through the shutters and was blinded.
“Lady Godiva - First Lady of Dissent" / From the campaign created by Lisa M. Berman on behalf of the "Feel the Frill" exhibition honoring Ruth Bader Ginsberg, hosted by Sculpture To Wear Gallery / Actress Neva Cole / Lux Maximus (glass & metal) Sculpture by Daniel Oropeza, Winner of ARTPRIZE 2017 / Photographed at the Oropeza Sculpture Garden, managed by Berman Arts Agency at the Nursery by SouthWinds, Irvine, CA / Photographer: Daniel Oropeza / 2nd Camera/Lighting: Ed Dellis / Lisa M. Berman, Creative Director/Styling / Hair Accessories: Betsey Potter of Costume House LLC.
And thus we come to know the origin of “Peeping Tom”. History lesson traversed, I had just launched the “Feel the Frill” exhibition honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg via my gallery Sculpture to Wear, which features “Collars of Dissent” synonymous with the Notorious RBG, and experienced the next surprise. When I learned that Lady Godiva’s actions were of a “dissenting” nature, I immediately made the connection and decided to infuse the collars from the wearable
art show into the photoshoot. Sculptor Daniel Oropeza, the winner of ArtPrize 2017 remarked, “Working with Lisa always ends up being more than just the initial elements. The concept of Lady Godiva was an interesting idea from the inception and the more it evolved, the greater and richer the final vision became.” As the Creative Director, there was only one choice to portray my version of Lady Godiva: actress and friend Neva Cole, a fellow widowed single mother. Most importantly (and surprisingly) she said yes!
Creative Director Lisa Berman (left) and pieces from the exhibit worn by Neva Cole (below)
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“To simply say ‘Yes,’ takes effort and then there’s the followthrough. We as humans thrive through connectivity. These pieces I’m wearing amplify our connectivity and honor that power.” This campaign was created from an eclectic “skeleton crew,” four professionals who arrived without expectation and trusted in the creative process. It was an almost seamless production. The group included: Daniel Oropeza (The Scientific Sculptor), Ed Dellis (legendary race car driver & inventor of Persona Grip), actress and opera singer Neva Cole, and me, Creative Director Lisa M. Berman (Sculpture To Wear Gallery & Founder of Berman Arts Agency). It wasn’t until I sat down to write the account of our photoshoot that I learned of the namesake chocolate company’s Lady Godiva’s Initiative to Empower Women. “She stood up for what she believed in and gave a voice to the voiceless. Lady GODIVA is more than the inspiration behind the brand’s name and more than its delicious chocolate; she is the embodiment of using a position of power to do good and continuing a legacy grounded in strength, boldness and doings what’s right for her community,” Wow! With that important discovery, I felt that we had not only championed the making of a series of memorable images, but had made an authentic connection to a conversation that would resonate with other women, propelling the ideal
of standing up and “doing what’s right” even further. We ended up with a damn good image of a real or imaginary icon, much like Wonder Woman, for the personal relevancy of the perpetuated myth is more important than the accuracy of the historical content. Afterall, it’s the meaning that we give it that gives it value. And what we value, we honor; and what we honor, we respect…. and we all want that, especially NOW.
Let go of who you were to become who you are From #1 Bestselling Author & Identity Coach, Samantha Joy
“The Less Effect lifestyle will transform your priorities and cause you to make some much-needed changes to optimize success in your life. In a world that is filled with excess, discontentment and selfishness, this book offers a timely message that is truly needed.”
— Matt & Caleb Maddix, Maddix Publishing
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FINDING COLOR HARMONY by Gabby Tandberg
Eugène Chevreul was a French chemist who created the first rule of the psychological effects of color in our surroundings. His exploration of color harmony is also a primary principle in Personal Color Analysis where we study the effects of colors near one’s face and determine hues that harmonize with one’s coloring and brings out the best in one’s appearance.
appearance of a color or hue is influenced by adjacent hues. For example, in the pictures below, the browns are all the same in the figure, but they appear different because of surrounding colors. In the second picture, the same effect occurs with the yellow color inside the squares. The identical color of yellow is perceived differently depending on its neighboring color:
Chevreul was the director of a royal textile factory in Paris in the 1800s. His interest in color theory originated when weavers from the factory started complaining that samples of black thread from the dye works looked different when viewed next to other colors in a tapestry. In his pursuit for the reason why the black thread looked different when alongside other colors in the tapestries, he discovered that the cause was not the color itself, but the perception of it when seen in conjunction with other colors. From this discovery, he created the theory of simultaneous contrast, which was summarized in The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colours and their Application to the Arts in 1839. The theory of simultaneous contrast states that the
Chevreul’s principle is applied repeatedly in Personal Color Analysis. Colors also create optical illusions on our skin (also known as simultaneous contrast) and can alter the look of skin depending on which color we place near our face. There are shifts in our appearance when a color doesn’t harmonize with our uniquely personal coloring. When we wear the wrong colors, our skin can appear to
change color and diminish its luminosity. This may result in an overall washed out or yellow look, along with some shadows, splotches or dark circles under the eyes that may become more evident. Of course, our skin doesn’t physically change depending on the color we’re wearing, but rather, our perception of it changes depending on the colors placed next to it. When there’s harmony between your natural coloring and the colors you’re wearing, the colors of your skin, hair and eyes will seem fresher and brighter and you’ll look healthier and more vibrant. You may be surprised that the colors you fear or dislike may be the colors that make you look the best. They may even make you look younger and more dynamic and you may never want to reach out to black or your old colors. During a Personal Colors Analysis, various calibrated drapes are placed near your face to see what color hue (warm or cool), value (light or dark), and chroma (bright or muted) makes your skin appear brighter and healthierlooking. Certain colors will make one’s skin look clearer whereas others will make blemishes more apparent. These reactions are perceptions resulting from the
“When you wear color near your face, the light reflects it upwards; this can cast either flattering tones or dark shadows, depending on the mix of the color and your skin tone.” - Color Me Confident: Change Your Look, Change your Life by Veronique Henderson and Pat Henshaw.
optical illusion according to the principle of harmony and contrast by Chevreul. For example, in the pictures below, one can see how the cool blue-based drape drains the model’s natural coloring and her skin becomes pale with an ashy hue to it. The lips also take to a gray hue. When we place the warm drape next to her face, we notice that her overall coloring has a healthier look to it. With this model, we learned that her colors need to be warm with yellow pigments. We also learned that she thrives in vibrant colors as we saw her coloring wash out when we tested her under muted colors (not pictured). She’s changed her wardrobe and is happy trying new colors that harmonize with her and make her stand out beautifully.
Gabby Tandberg is a Personal Color Analyst at Dress Your Colors in Denver, CO. She is a mother of two and also a Nurse. She’s also a lover of fashion and home décor. With a keen eye for beauty and harmony, her goal is to empower women to dress to impress with the magic of colors. Once she learned about her own personal colors and saw the amazing effects that her colors had on her appearance, she became astonished to learn that this kind of service is popular in Europe and Brazil but not so much in the US. It was such a life-changing experience for her that she was determined to bring awareness about colors to our community. After much research, she decided to go to Brazil (where she’s originally from) to take a course in one of the most renowned centers in Sao Paulo and become certified in Personal Color Analysis. Empowerment through colors is her passion and she hopes to assist men and women from all walks of life who are ready to elevate their style through colors.
The principle of harmony and contrast applies to make-up colors as well. Let’s observe how the right color hue and intensity affect our next model’s appearance. During her analysis, we learned that her skin reacts best to warm hues and that muted colors suit her best overall. In her case, we saw that super vibrant and intense colors are overpowering and wash her out so we apply this same principle to her make-up as well. As seen in the pictures to the right, when she wears muted colors in her clothes and make-up, we see her taking center stage and becoming the protagonist of her own story. She becomes beautifully noticeable with no other element becoming more prominent than herself. Following the principle of color harmony in the pictures below, we can clearly see that heavily blue-based colors like the pink lipstick, earrings and outfit don’t truly harmonize with our model’s coloring and instead, they become the center of attention. In the second picture, the bright red lipstick also becomes the spotlight. The overall make-up look is also a bit too heavy for her and she looks tired (especially when compared with the pictures above). For someone with such
gentle coloring, we recommend accentuating either the lips or the eyes, not both at the same time. Intense make-up can easily overwhelm people with such soft coloring. Knowing what colors harmonize with us is an empowering process. In a world where black is seen as “universal” (warning: it isn’t), learning about your color harmony can propel you to take risks with colors in the fashion world – expressing your best self with colors that will place you in the center stage. When you see what colors can do for you, you’ll never look at colors the same way. Once we start wearing colors that we know are bringing out the best in us, we stop relying on black or safe choices and become empowered to try on colors that we were previously afraid of trying or that we had never even thought of trying. When used in conjunction with the style that works for you, color is a great ally to make you stand out beautifully and elegantly. dressyourcolors.com IG: @dressyourcolors FB: dressyourcolors
THE LESS EFFECT By Samantha Joy
I’m a big believer in the Law of Attraction, however, there’s a vital component that seems to be missing, which is why many claim that it doesn’t work. We all have the ability to attract the life we want, but we’re not all communicating it to the Universe properly. Talking to yourself in the mirror or writing down fifty affirmations in your journal isn’t going to cut it. Visualizing what we want and asking for it is only one piece of the puzzle. So many of us have cluttered our lives with things that don’t align with our true wants and desires. This is where the signals get crossed. We ask for more to come in, yet we haven’t done the work of clearing out space for it to live. The clutter we’ve accumulated sends the message that we’re willing to settle for everything we’ve created up to this point. Not only are we sending the Universe mixed messages, but this clutter is taking up valuable real estate in our life, which is basically the cue to halt the flow of abundance. After all, where would it even go? Enter: The Less Effect Method. Simply put, it’s a way of life. More specifically, it’s a three-step solution to becoming the person you truly are to create the life you’ve always wanted. This is this sweet spot where we are deeply in our flow and joy without feeling like we need to do anything or be
anyone. It feels as though anything we want or need comes to us with incredible ease. Unfortunately, many of us have not yet fully experienced this. Instead, we’ve experienced discontent, waking up each day and going to sleep each night completely unfulfilled. We’re living on autopilot waiting for each day to improve instead of being intentional and taking control. Many of us live in the Western world that capitalizes on our unhappiness in a society that has convinced us we are not good enough. It tells us having more is better, being alone makes you a failure, and overworking ourselves in exchange for our well-being is an essential component of success. The result: continuously adding more as an attempt to solve our problems. Eventually, we lose sight of who we are underneath it all. Everything we’ve piled on top of ourselves throughout our life, hiding who we are has been the result of a limited belief system. This quickly becomes reflected in the environment we’ve created around us as a result of who we believe ourselves to be, i.e. our identity. So how do we shift into our true identity for good? Easy! We simply shift the environment around us.
Samantha Joy is an Identity Coach to aspiring entrepreneurs and influencers and a #1 bestselling author of The Less Effect: Design Your Life for Happiness and Purpose. Her coaching focuses on the concept of minimalism, enabling others to shift their identity to their most authentic self by clearing out aspects of their life rooted in an old story. The result is enhanced mental clarity, an improved sense of self, and the ability to design an environment that attracts abundance and fulfillment.
of energy that was previously being drained from us, oftentimes without us even realizing it. The simple act of discarding material items enhances our ability to let go of other things outside this realm.
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Step 1: Uncover The process begins with digging up everything we’ve created around us (and as a result, within us), laying it all out in front of us to see. It puts us face to face with who we have agreed to be, mapping out how we got to this moment and to this person we call “me”. It exposes the story that we’ve been telling ourselves since childhood when we were trying to be accepted and fit in, trying to please others, or simply trying to survive. This step often reveals that this story we’ve created is no longer true and as a result, no longer needed. This is where the shift begins.
Step 2: Declutter Uncovering our true selves and our limiting beliefs allows us to loosen our grip on the pieces of our life that no longer align with really who we are. This is the point we are able to begin the letting go process, separating from an identity that no longer serves us. By bringing our limiting beliefs from the subconscious to the conscious mind, we are able to more clearly see our authentic selves and what no longer belongs in our life. A new level of awareness is achieved to more consciously and more willingly discard items in our home that no longer belong. This opens up an immense amount
This includes the relationships we’ve held onto so tightly throughout our lives. It allows us to better identify toxic people and unhealthy dynamics, as well as more confidently disengage from them. At this point, we’ve become more capable of speaking our truth and less afraid of upsetting others as we are more firmly rooted in our true identity. This work flows into additional areas of our life, like our habits and routines. We start to clearly see where we’ve been engaging in behaviors that support a false narrative which is no longer supportive of our highest self. Letting go of unhealthy behaviors happens with ease as the payoffs we once received from them no longer exist. This further grounds us into a more rooted sense of self.
Step 3: Design Now is the fun part! We’ve created the space to now bring in everything that we desire that supports our true identity. The Less Effect Method guides you in not how only to strategically let go of items, people, and habits, but it also supports you in how to avoid future clutter and curate your newfound space with intention. The urge to impulse buy has faded because you no longer rely on material items to define you. You only surround yourself with what you love. Boundary setting and disengaging with toxic people comes with ease because you no longer tolerate unsupportive energy. You attract those that encourage and support your highest self. Unhealthy patterns fade because you no longer connect with self-destructive behaviors or pacifying activities. You feel your worth and set yourself up for success each day. The combination of letting go and being intentional makes powerful transformation possible. When everything around us reflects our true identity, everything we do reflects this too.
ANDREA DIFIORE
With Mother Nature as her muse, Andrea DiFiore mixes contemporary photography and photo-illustration with traditional fashion. Born in New York City, she has a master’s degree in Fine Art. She is self-taught in Adobe Photoshop and began her career as a high-end photo-retoucher for companies such as Dior, Rolling Stone magazine, and DirecTV. She has been creating various artworks using mixed media. It was with great passion, determination and patience that she was able to develop her successful line of luxury scarves, DiFiore New York. The eco-friendly scarves are 100% lightweight, silk twill made in Italy.
“MAKING WOMEN LOOK AND FEEL BEAUTIFUL IN HER WORKS OF WEARABLE ART ”
Ms. DiFiore’s permanent works of art displayed in the United Nations FCU building, and in several mental health organizations around the country. She was also commissioned by the City of New York to use her talents for the beautification of her Lower East Side neighborhood, with two art pieces on display in Straus Square. While always creating, Ms. DiFiore also makes time to be involved in multiple charities. difiorenewyork.com
CINDY SHAOUL
Capturing the Art of City Life
Beginning a new painting is like inventing for me. Where the lines will meet, where the colors will end up on the canvas is the excitement that drives every brushstroke and gives true meaning to my art. Feeling the thickness of the oil paint, the mixed media like gold leaf, gold flakes, bright magenta, and even pieces of broken glass are what allow me to step outside of the conventionality that I am used to, and walk inside a world which is unknown to me; but by using these tools and connecting the
lines and colors, I am able to make this world real step by step, brushstroke after brushstroke, and suddenly the painting is finished. And suddenly this inventing process comes to a completion and I am able to dive into the world that is now known and enjoy its colors, vibrancy, and emotion; which is the most important role for me. My role and key objective are to evoke an emotion and nostalgia from the viewer for each of my paintings.
My most important belief is to be true to yourself. Especially if you are exploring your creativity in a work of art. When you are true to yourself, your voice can be heard in a real way. Over the years, what I've learned about myself as an artist is that I have many different passions, and because of this, I have many different styles that I want to express. I love to paint contemporary abstract pieces, but at the same time, I love to also paint street scenes, figures of chic women in Paris, or New York going about their day in a nonchalant manner, hearts, Chanel perfume bottles, and brides. I am also a singer/ songwriter and have an intense passion to create music along with painting.
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