THE SPRING ISSUE
HEALTH
2015
SkinnyMe Tea & Bounce Energy Balls
EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW
with C.J. BOSTROM of Erin Grey Couture
TRENDING
The Revival of the
70s
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In This Issue
4. EDITOR’S LETTER 5. FESTIVAL INSPIRATION
The Editor’s pick on a Coachella-inspired festival outfit for Spring
6. THE LISTIC
Beautifully made minimal statement jewelry
8. TRENDING NOW
Top 16 trends that you should buy into for Spring, including a revival of the 70s and a new take on the ‘Power Suit’
12. FASHIONTAP APP FEATURE A revolutionary one-stop mobile platform for the fashion industry
14. ROMANTIC ENGLISH
GARDENS
An editorial for the wedding season featuring Sassi Holford bridal couture gowns, and shot by Ricardo Correia of Pistacho Photography
22. ERIN GREY COUTURE
An exclusive interview with designer C.J. Bostrom of bridal couture and eveningwear brand Erin Grey Couture
28. VINTAGE BEAUTY
*Magazine cover from the ‘Vintage Beauty’ editorial
40. HEALTH: BOUNCE
Introducing Bounce Energy Balls: super-nutritious foods that will help you maintain a healthy diet
41. HEALTH: SKINNYME TEA A 14-day detox tea program that cleanses and nurishes your body for a healthier you!
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Editor’s Letter
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o you ever have this magical feeling that something incredible is about to happen? Once the cold winter chills evaporate with but a mere trace from the two European cities I call home, I can’t help but suddenly feel alive. Springtime brings endless happiness, a form of rebirth to those who have endured a long winter. It’s a moment of ease and comfort, of getting out and letting go, and of enjoying the dazing sun on our pale skin. I don’t know about you, but I for one have been waiting anxiously for this time of the year. A slight morning chill in the air, warm afternoons spent with friends and family, and indulging in the new style trends that have already made their way into the shops. The magical feeling that something incredible is about to happen? That’s when I feel it. New forms take the streets as IT girls sport the trendiest trends that have been inspired by fashion many years ago. A revival of the 70s has brought out a modern take on the very best pieces of the time: flared bell-bottom trousers with a sophisticated ease for work, a denim overload with multi-textured patches, bohemian evening florals, and fringe and suede accents are simply must-haves in your Spring wardrobe. But let’s not forget about the Power Girl in a sophisticated black and white jumpsuit, or fabulously wearing a tailored Kimono to her liking. Spring 2015 is a concoction of the best trends gathered throughout the last forty years. Whether it be to mix one new season trend piece with an outfit, or going all out and being a total trend follower, definitely embrace this seasons styles without hesitation! In this issue you’ll find your seasonal dose of trend inspiration to get your hands on as the weather warms up, brand features on the newest fashion discoveries, as well as an additional break into the tech-world, with the introduction of a sensational network that will revolutionize how the fashion industry connects. An exclusive interview with designer C.J. Bostrom of the couture bridal and eveningwear line, Erin Grey Couture, tells the readers of BGC Magazine how she came to create her brand, her biggest inspirations for the newest line that hit the runway during Couture Fashion Week 2015 in London, and much more. Following on with the bridal features for the first time in Bibi Goes Chic Magazine, a luxurious editorial featuring Sassi Holford bridal wear, shot by photographer Ricardo Correia, is included as the wedding season brightly arrives. I hope you will enjoy this Spring issue!
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Coachella-Inspired
FESTIVAL OUTFIT Dolce & Gabbana Gold-plated Swarovski Crystal necklace
Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow Palette - Infinity
Isabel Marant Gold plated Beaded Bracelets
Zara Studio Leather Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Embellished lace & Leather waist belt
BCBG Tribal striped Floppy Hat
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Feature
The
The Listic is a newly launching jewelry brand based in New York and São Paulo, focusing on minimalistic statement pieces through the use of bold colors and daring shapes. “In a globalized world where people consume the same clothes, attracted by the big international brands, accessories have the power to transform any look in order to be unique and original.” Anna Raya, Co-Founder and Creative Director of The Listic. The name ‘the Listic’ came to be through thought of minimalism (minima-listic), where the key concept behind the jewelry brand is make every individual feel unique with the pieces they are wearing. Creativity, exclusivity and style are the core values of the Listic, as the brand designs beautifully radiant accessories that each tell a different story. For more information on the brand you can visit their Instagram @the.listic, and their online shop: www.thelistic.com.
The Première Collection eloquently showcases beauty and creativity through minimalism. Statement jewelry with a sophisticated twist, the Listic exquisitely combines pop of color with simplistic design. The line consists of accessories that are made to be worn everyday, with the ability to easily elevate an outfit and add a unique touch to their personal style. Based in both São Paulo and New York, the brand has chosen these large urban cities due to their similarities in terms of lifestyle, fashion and attitude, as well as also being famous for the artistic influences they bring to people. According to Raya, this booming ‘city creativity’ “has everything to do with the essence of the brand.” The Listic’s Grand Opening is coming soon and we are ever so excited to see all that’s in store!
Written by Bibi
FOUNDER & EDITOR
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Trends
BOHO CHIC There’s nothing more feminine than a delicate white lace mixed with transparency, long or short fringes with a Boho inspiration or delicate flowers on tulle. Whether it be a mini, midi or full length dress that brushes your beautifully pedicured toes, pair this look with gladiators, flat open-toe sandals or bottins. Have a romantic fling with this trend to leave you feeling fabulous!
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Trends
70s REVIVAL A popular trend that has made it’s way back into our wardrobes: 70s inspired denim with multi-textured swatches, mix & match volume and fabric, fringe and suede combined, bell-bottom pants and that splash of Art are the perfect picks for this season.
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Trends
A POWER SENSATION Think Black & White suits with flared pants and a simple basic flowing tunic top or blazer, Nautical dresses & suits in solid khakis and navy, tailored Kimonos with a wide belt giving a martial arts vibe, or a sophisticated jumpsuit topped off with accessories. These looks are meant to be simple and sophisticated!
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Trends
ACCESSORIZE
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Feature
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A Revolutionary Social Networking App
ashionTap is your one-stop mobile platform that combines and connects the fashion community — from fashion retailers to bloggers, models, stylists, photographers, designers, makeup artists and fashion enthusiasts! A powerful app that not only acts as a platform to earn commission from pieces you are wearing, but it also acts as a networking tool to search for specific people in the industry. Amy Roiland, founder and CEO of Fashion Tap tells BGC Magazine more about her revolutionary social network.
______ “Do you ever think to yourself, “if I had a penny
for every like I collect across social media channels, I would be rich!” With that thought in mind, I created a user-friendly app for the fashion community to connect and share their latest trends and styles called FashionTap©.
FashionTap© is the premiere social network for the fashion community that lets you earn commission by sharing and tagging the brands and products that you already love. It allows fashion bloggers, retailers and consumers to easily share, tag, follow and click through to purchase their favorite fashions displayed on the app. It acts as a virtual catalogue of the latest fashion trends based on your taste, and of those you follow, who are on the cutting edge of the fashion industry.
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irtual commission via FashionTap© is garnered by tagging products with links directly to their stores or by using affiliate programs (FashionTap© does not take a cut of your commission, so you receive 100% commissions). Users will be able to support the brands and influencers they love through likes and followers, as well as purchase products from their favorite fashion friends. As the CEO and Founder of FashionTap©, it was my goal to create a user-friendly app for the fashion community to connect and share their latest trends and styles. FashionTap allows the consumer to tag their styles in three different ways via ShopStyle catalogue, a web search, or manually connecting each user to a virtual storefront to purchase their favorite bloggers and or models style. On the app, you will find top ranked fashion bloggers, models, designers, photographers, brands, etc., from all over the world to connect with the latest style and fashion trends within one click.” Written by Amy Roiland Founder & CEO of FashionTap
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Romantic
ENGLISH GARDENS Styled and modeled by BIBI Photography by RICARDO CORREIA Bridal Couture gown by SASSI HOLFORD Make-up and hair by RUMANA MUA Bouquet and headpiece by THE FLOWER FASHION _______________________________________________________________________________________ 14 BIBI GOES CHIC MAGAZINE
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A form of pureness, light, beauty and fantasy is what lies in the romantic English Gardens... The essence of nature is merely captured in time, where a sweet and innocent fairytale wedding takes place. Imagine feminine floral scents, the dazing sun, trees of vivid greens and romantic _______________________________________________________________________________________ walk paths leading to love... THE SPRING ISSUE 2015 17
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Exclusive Interview
C.J. BOSTROM
of Erin Grey Couture
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rin Grey Couture is a luxurious and versatile bridal couture and eveningwear brand, designed by C.J. Bostrom who has worked with brides for over 8 years, and who is the owner of J. Major’s Bridal Boutique.
Erin Grey Couture was born out of Bostrom’s love for fashion and bridalwear, where she envisioned a unique concept of having the ability to ‘create your couture’. In an exclusive interview with the talented designer, Bostrom tells BGC Magazine about how her brand came to be, her inspirations, and a little hint at the exquisite ideas for her upcoming collections!
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BGC MAG: As the founder and designer for Erin Grey Couture, what inspired you to create a bridal couture and eveningwear brand?
mind, as well as someone who likes to think outside of the box. She is a person who is fashion forward and enjoys how she looks in the garments she wears.
C.J. BOSTROM: I found such a need to BGC MAG: When did you realize you were help brides who couldn’t imagine making interested in fashion designing, and more changes to a gown that they couldn’t see particularly in couture? on themselves. To trust the couture dress would come in looking like they had enviC.J. BOSTROM: I have always loved fashsioned was a huge risk, so I decided to take ion. I realized just how much when my friends the basic looks for tops and skirts and use started asking me to style them because they them as building blocks loved what I would wear! I was always aware for brides. Therefore if of body shapes from my they loved a sweetheart time as an amateur artist An lace top but wanted to customer is someone who is which helped me during see if they prefered a ball my styling and then gown versus a fit and flare, eventually with creating and who they are able to put it on gowns. Not all body in the and see which looked the shapes, sizes and torso garments best on them! lengths can carry off the exact look from one BGC MAG: The newest collection shown customer to another without some type of during Couture Fashion Week in London change.
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Erin Grey
fashion forward enjoys how she looks she wears.
was simply breathtaking; each gown has such beauty and elegance! What were your inspirations for this luxurious bridalwear collection?
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C.J. BOSTROM: My inspirations came from my travels to Europe and around the US. I tried to imagine what a bride would wear if she was from Barcelona or from NY. Then I created items that I too would want to wear, because my style is clean and sophisticated. BGC MAG: How would you describe the Erin Grey Couture lady? How does she dress, where does she go, and what does she like?
C.J. BOSTROM: An Erin Grey customer is someone who is confident and has a creative
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Designer C.J. Bostrom
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BGC MAG: The concept of ‘creating your couture’ is such a unique and powerful idea! Can you tell us more about it?
C.J. BOSTROM: It’s a concept for those who haven’t either found all the unique qualities in one garment or for those who wish to change for the reception but still want part of their bridal gown to be a part of the look. Also, why not wear a part of your wedding gown for another occasion? For example I wore a two piece when I got married. To this day I still wear the bodice, which was a strapless guipure lace top with ivory wide leg pants, to social events. This makes it more practical especially if you are budget conscious or if you want the ability to celebrate your one year anniversary by wearing a part of your gown. BGC MAG: And finally, what stunning creations can we expect to see from you in the coming season?
C.J. BOSTROM: I’m looking more into modern fits and styling very much like Oscar, with clean lines and just little hints of couture accessories that will totally change the look. Additionally I’m looking into a realm of the surfer bride. A girl who isn’t boho chic but loves the water and the beach, and has a very natural look, however upgraded with some glam. I want to use organic material infused with mother of pearl, sea glass and crystals. For more on Erin Grey Couture, be sure to visit their website at www.eringreycouture.com
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VINTAGE beauty Luxury, a doll-like femininity and an efforvescent gaze... The icon of the 60s and 70s who has shaped fashion in many ways, Brigitte Bardot, with her bold cat-eye, pure skin and heart-shaped lips, was the inspiration of this shoot.
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Look 2: Jacket MAJE Shirt MICHAEL KORS Skirt KAREN MILLEN Heels MIU MIU Jewelry: Watch CHRISTIAN DIOR Cuff HERMÈS Earrings STELLA & DOT _______________________________________________________________________________________ Necklaces DIOR THE SPRING ISSUE 2015 33
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