vol.5 true romance
true romance
true romance
letter from the editor:
Grateful, proud, and in awe - I’m humbled everyday by eyes&edge. This past month led us on so many incredible experiences; NYFW, co-production of a top tier fashion show, Milan fashion week, and of course - lots of exciting new content. and while our reach has expanded to the opposite coast and beyond, we’ve stayed rooted in West Coast culture. As editor of this publication, there’s much to be proud of - but the major message for me right now, is growing together. It’s easy to look forward with anticipation, or back with scrutiny. as we embark on this next volume and beyond, all i can do is express my gratitude for what we’re doing presently. Every second is an opportunity to be celebrated - so let’s revel in this together.
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Thank you to everyone involved in eyes&edge Magazine. We hope you enjoy Volume 5. All the love, Holly Hoover
credits: Taylor:
Talent: Taylor Selfridge @taylor.selfridge Photographer: Ryan Mckinnon @rjmckinnon Stylist & interview by: Whitney Brielle @whittybrielle Producer: Nate Lamb @kimcheezus Co-Produced: Holly Hoover @hollyhoover_ Wardrobe: Louis Vuitton @louisvuitton Recycled chic boutique @recycledchic Breighela james boutique @breighelajames Whitney Brielle @whittybrielle MAKEUP & HAIR: ALE MENDEZ @ALEeE.XO
True Romance:
Models: Lexye Grizzell @grreezyy & Kato Phanivong Kim @katokim_ Creative Director & Stylist: Stephanie Swango @stephswangsta Photographer: Garrett M. Gassman @garrettmgassman Photo Assistant: Tanner Dean @tannerjacobdean
Marina:
Talent: Marina Qutab @ecogoddess @zerowastekit Photographer & Interviewer: Olivia North @olivianorthstar
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Model: Emma Don Lucas @emmajeann Accessories: BrennaB Bag @brennabbag Styled: Whitney Brielle @whittybrielle Produced: Holly Hoover @Hollyhoover_ Wardrobe: Pop PR @pop_pr_ Graphic Designer: AStrid angell @astridangellmay
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This week in Northern Hollywood, we sat down with MTV sensation and celebrity influencer, Taylor Selfridge. A known model, (with over 364K followers,) she’s easily spotted. Her long hair, blue eyes, radiant smile, and beach ready body, are classily attractive. But sitting down with her offered a healthy reminder to always look beyond. Like many celebrities, Taylor is subject to appearance-based scrutiny. But just like the average bear, Taylor still lives her day-to-day with challenges; ones which she’s even recently opened-up about, to encourage advocacy. Read on to find out what makes this babe as sweet as she looks.
E&E: Where are you from originally? Taylor: Portland, Oregon. E&E: You’re a notable influencer with over 364K followers. How did your rise to fame occur? taylor: My work on MTV’s “Are you the One, (2016),” and “Ex 5
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E&E: What prompted your move to Los Angeles? Taylor: Work opportunities. I moved to LA after my first show on MTV.
E&E: What were those show experiences like? Taylor: Fun and Really hard. I mean, you have no contact with your family and friends for like a month. It’s definitely challenging, but a once in a lifetime experience.
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E&E: What’s the hardest thing about being in the public eye? Taylor: Having a very public life, comes with a lot of judgement. People think they know you, when there’s really a lot more going on under the surface.
E&E: What’s your biggest personal struggle? Taylor: Anxiety, I struggle with it daily and have since I was 1
choose natural alternatives to cope, and have just recently s opening up about this life challenge to encourage advocacy. my own personal struggles, while being in the spotlight is definitely a challenge, but also a great opportunity to bring awareness and make a difference.
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E&E: What does an average day look like for Taylor Selfridge? Taylor: Oh God—none of my days are average. It’s pretty unpredictable. I go to the gym daily, but other than that— all of my days are different.
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E&E: What Are you repin— checks or stripes? (Nike or Adidas?) Taylor: Stripes baby—I’m an adidas girl.
E&E: Self-care and aesthetics? Taylor: I’m super into self-care and pampering. I Love a good bath with a lush bomb. Also, Makeup and skin care.
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E&E: What are some of your favorite makeup brands? Taylor: Anastasia Beverley Hills—so amazing. Also Huda, Too Faced, and Kat Von D.
E&E: If you could have one product in your bag—what would it be? Taylor: Mascara: Too Faced, Man-eater. E&E: What’s your favorite cheat food? Taylor: Pizza, Pepperoni.
E&E: Favorite color? Taylor: Pink. E&E: Favorite Nickname? Taylor: Tay.
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E&E: What’s on deck for 2019? Taylor: Can’t say too much yet—stay tuned and follow to find out.
E&E: What kind of music do you listen to? Taylor: Hip-hop—all day every day. E&E: Who’s your favorite artist? Taylor: Drake is my favorite artist, Hands down.
E&E: What keeps you grounded? Taylor: My friends are my balance.
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E&e: Most embarrassing moment or habit? Taylor: Oh my god—I’m SO clumsy. Long limbs feel like I trip about 2
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E&E: What does mindful living mean to you? Marina: To practice mindful living, one must maintain a
moment-by-moment awareness of one’s feelings, thoughts, bodily sensations and one’s surrounding environment. A mindful lifestyle seeker strives to have a positive control over their life, to align with their higher purpose, and to refrain from passing judgement
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E&E: Why do you feel called towards this path? Why is this an important movement for our world right now?
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“Looking across the world at the present time it is obvious to anybody at all who has even the slightest bit of biological knowledge that human numbers are already out of balance.” - Professor Aubrey Manning, Zoologist
Two hundred years ago, there were being a zero waste vegan less than a billion people on Earth. lifestylist arose after my Today, there are 7.6 billion and our life-changing experience at the population is only growing. young age of ten visiting my According to the United Nations, father’s home country of Pakistan. unless we take action there is Here I was exposed to likely to be 30% more of us by 2050 environmental degradation at an and 11 billion people by 2100. While alarming rate and extreme this wouldn’t be a problem if poverty. Upon becoming ill and resources on earth were infinite, blowing my nose into a tissue one they are not. Every one of us night where I witnessed black places demands upon our mucus from the air pollution, I planet—the very demands that have knew it was my calling to work caused the changes that threaten towards building a more us and the natural world we conscious, just, and sustainable depend on. world.
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A few examples of how our earth has changed be of humankind that never seize to amaze me: • Scientists estimate that 150-200 species of pla insect, bird and mammal become extinct every hours. This is nearly 1,000 times the “natural” “background” rate and, say biologists, is great than anything the world has experienced sinc vanishing of the dinosaurs nearly 65m years ag • The average American creates 4.5 pounds of wa day. • The Arctic region may have its first completely summer by 2040.
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E&E: For you, where is your dream place to travel? Marina: I dream of traveling the whole world. There are few things mo
me than meeting new people and learning their cultures and way of life. Pla mind first that I would love to visit include India, Morocco, Egypt, Australia and Greece. I would love to live in community (perhaps an eco village) on a f Working on projects together, growing our own food and cooking together?
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E&E: What are you dreaming up for the future? Marina: If I’ve done what I’ve set out to do, in five years I will see a global shift in consciousness and lifestyle change around our global waste crisis and consumption.
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Alarming statistics such as the average American creates 4.5 pounds of was will have decreased; less marine life will be washing ashore with plastic in their bodies; and more opportunity will arise for communities around the w to get involved in the low impact lifestyle movement, such as the creation o more bulk stores, educational programs in schools, household shifts and po change. There is a lot of work that needs to be done, and if my social media presence recently launched {Zero} Waste Kit can play a role in empowering people wit tools, mindsets and convenience they need to reduce their ecological footp am fulfilled.
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Br Br Br Br br br We are individuals, girlfriends, and wives. We all have full lives. We are fashionistas and sports fans. Together we are always hatching fun plans. We are travelers and we are locals. AND WE ARE EVERYWHERE. We are day drinkers and big thinkers. 37 Above all, we are sisters in arms.
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