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12 must read

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Two great books you simply must have on your coffee table.

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Shopping Guide The hot test A/W 2015 shoes and accessories in one place.

Around the world Meet four stylish and creative people from different cities around the world.

comfess New fashion brand to watch.

Learn all about it from its founder & designer.

Fall makeup The newest makeup arrivals from YSL Beauty, Illamasqua and H&M.

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‘ what’s new

Events, collection launches, new f ilms and more.

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#INSPO Editor-in-Chief and Publisher

JURGA SKEIRYTE

Beauty Editor and Writer

LUCY MCKEOWN Writer and Stylist

KERRYN GRADY Layout Designer

JURGA SKEIRYTE Contributing Photographers

WILLIAM CLARK SANE SEVEN AL MAN STEPHAN ALESSI GOIZANE JAYO Adver tising

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#INSPO is published by Inspo Creative, Gostins Building, 32-36 Hanover st, Liverpool, L1 4LN. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior permission of the publisher. Whilst every effort is taken, the publisher cannot take responsibility for omissions or errors. All prices and details are correct at the time of going to print. The publisher cannot take responsibility for change thereafter. Inspo Creative takes no responsibility for the advertising content and shall not be liable for any losses incurred regarding this advertising. The views and opinions expressed within this publication do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the publisher. 3rd party contributors have all given warranty under contract that they own exclusive copyright of the material submitted. All rights reserved.

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‘ letter editors

This isssue is very special to me for several reasons. Firstly, almost exactly one year ago the first issue of #INSPO was published. Such exciting times! In a way, we were facing the unknown hoping for the best, and today it’s good to know that the magazine has built a strong readership across the globe and is on issue 5. There were some sleepless nights, doubts and struggles, I’m not going to lie, but I believe that it’s all par t of the process.

Secondly, as you can see from my picture, I am expecting a baby with my fiancé. A year ago #INSPO was born, and now a year later my baby will be born. It’s a bit magical in a way and so symbolic. This year has been so exciting for me so far, and I am sure that it will continue to be.

I think I say the same about every single issue, but once again I can say that this issue is different from the one before. First of all, it’s bigger - 84 pages! The content is more global, so hopefully you will be as excited about it as I am. We have four amazing and very different editorials this time: one from Spain, one from New York and two from our beloved Liverpool. I must give a special shout-out to our cover photographer and the team involved. I rarely see covers like that, which is why I like it even more. It’s nice to be able to publish something different and a bit ‘out there’.

We have also prepared an extensive Shopping Guide for the accessory-and-shoe-obsessed (p22). Take a look at Ultimo’s new underwear collection modelled by the stunning Petra Nemcova (p32). We haven’t really featured underwear before, but I would really like to include more of it in future issues.

Myself and Kerryn have also interviewed four very different people from different cities/countries and and asked them what they like most about their city, best places to shop and eat and more. I hope you will find it interesting and informative.

I am also happy to present a new fashion brand Comfess (p52). Based in London, created by Lithuanian blogger and stylist, Ruta Gyvyte, the clothing brand is feminine, but modern.

We didn’t forget you beauty and makeup addicts! Check out the newest products from YSL Beauty, Illamasqua and H&M (p66) and shop away. If you are reading the magazine online, you can click on product names and buy them online right away. Hopefully you will find it convenient!

I hope you enjoy this issue, and don’t forget that you can read it on your computer, tablet or smar tphone anytime.

Stay inspired, Jurga Editor-in-Chief

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FASHION

FASHION

We definitely don’t need an excuse to have tens or even hundreds pairs of shoes. I go weak at the knees when I see a ridiculously beautiful pair, and I hope that yours will too when you see our A/W Shopping Guide (p22).

Probably the least practical, but definitely the most fun trend was furry shoes. And we are not talking about a little fur detail on a shoe.

If you are trying to make a bold statement, this is the trend for you. We decided to be a bit more practical and chose some really cute block heels from Very.co.uk that won’t break the bank.

If you are looking to spice up a monotone outfit, why not try a colourful pair of shoes? It might not be the easiest trend for some to put to the test, so there are always other choices like Suede Ankle Boots from Fendi with multi-coloured stitch detailing for a subtle take on this trend.

My absolute favourite shoe moment of A/W 2015 fashion shows was those magnificent thigh-high leather boots at Dior. They gave an illusion of sexy leather trousers, but unfor tunately they wouldn’t look great on everyone. For a more wearable option I would suggest formfitting ankle boots,

Credits same as on p13.

and Dolce and Gabbana’s lace ones would be a great choice.

The cut-out boot trend is probably the easiest to incorporate into your wardrobe.

A slit here or there adds some sexiness and interest to a shoe, even if you have to sacrifice some of the warmth during the coldest days of the year. Cut-out heels from J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams would make a great choice.

Animal/reptile print shoes have become a classic, and they are great for either day or night. Options are limitless here, which makes me like this par ticular trend even more. I recently bought some snake-effect skater shoes myself, but now I am hoping to own a beautiful pair of boots like these Snake Print Block Heel Ankle Boots from Very.co.uk.

So the choice is yours. There are plenty of safer options if you don’t like to experiment as well as a great amount of bolder choices for budding fashionistas. And this is what I like about fashion - we can be trendy without losing our identity.

Jurga

Must read

Andy Warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters.

Carrying a Polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic, the fashionable, and himself. Created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, this book features hundreds of these instant photos, many of them never seen before.

ANDY WARHOL. POLAROIDS

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Richard B. Woodward, Reuel Golden

Por traits of celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, Yves Saint Laurent, Pelé, Debbie Harry are included alongside images of Warhol’s entourage and high life, landscapes, and still lifes from Cabbage Patch dolls to the iconic soup cans.

Often raw and impromptu, the Polaroids document Warhol’s era like Instagram captures our own, offering a unique record of the life, world, and vision behind the Pop Ar t maestro and modernist giant.

First published in 2015 / £69.99

Jack Nicholson 1972 Polacolor Type 108 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Ar ts, Inc.

Andy Warhol 1970 Polacolor Type 108 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Ar ts, Inc.

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Yves Saint Laurent 1972 Polacolor Type 108 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Ar ts, Inc.

© Dal Calendario PIRELLI, 2005 di Patrick Demarchelier © Dal Calendario PIRELLI, 2015 di Steven Meisel

© Dal Calendario PIRELLI, 2007 di Inez & Vinoodh

PIRELLI - THE CALENDAR. 50 YEARS AND MORE © Dal Calendario PIRELLI, 2002 di Peter Lindbergh

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the now-legendary institution that is the Pirelli Calendar, TASCHEN brings you a retrospective volume reproducing the complete calendars, photographed by Richard Avedon, Peter Beard, Patrick Demarchelier, Nick Knight, Karl Lagerfeld, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Sarah Moon, Uwe Ommer, Terry Richardson, Herb Ritts, Mario Sorrenti, Bert Stern, Mario Testino, Bruce Weber, and many more.

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Philippe Daverio

The notoriously exclusive Pirelli Calendar, featuring glamorous shots of beautiful women, was first published in 1964. Reserved for impor tant clients and VIPs, the calendar has since grown into a legend of its own, showcasing the beauty of models such as Alessandra Ambrosio, Gisele Bündchen, Naomi Campbell, Laetitia Casta, Cindy Crawford, Penélope Cruz, Milla Jovovich, Heidi Klum, Angela Lindvall, Sophia Loren, and Kate Moss.

First published in 2015 / £44.99

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AKER Photography Sane Seven Styling Jurga Skeiryte Makeup Lucy Mckeown Hair Nicola Cunningham (Andrew Collinge) Model Abigail (La Moda Models)

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Zip Detail Water fall Jacket, Warehouse, £50; Olympia Jersey Top, John Lewis, £32; Cap, David Vassou.

Dress, Mark Melia.

(left) Flower Dress, Mark Melia; Shor t Button Detail Wrap Coat, Ted Baker, £249; Snake Print High Heel Cour t Shoes, KG Kurt Geiger at Metquarter, £99. (right) Tori Denim Shir t, Oasis at John Lewis, £35; Light Wash Boyfriend Jeans, Whistles at John Lewis, £95; Chunky Cut Out Boots, Warehouse, £55.

(left) Bear Print Jumper, Moschino at Flannels, £435; Sheer Maxi Skir t, Paris Womenswear, £660; Snake Print High Heel Cour t Shoes, KG Kurt Geiger at Metquarter, £99; 1013 Glasses, Cutler and Gross of London at Silverberg Opticians. (right) Lightweight Parka Jacket, Kin by John Lewis, £99; Kick Flare Denim Jeans, Ted Baker, £99; Compact Cotton Sweatshir t, Kin by John Lewis, £39; Leather Pointed Heel Boots, Warehouse, £75; Hanna 1 Glasses, Face a Face at Silverberg Opticians.

(left) Outf it, Joshua Marriott; Wine High Heel Ankle Boots, Car vela Kurt Geiger at Metquarter, £160. (right) Ripped Le Skinny De Jeanne, Frame Denim at Flannels, £245; Fedora Hat, Warehouse, £15; Zip Detail Water fall Jacket, Warehouse, £50; Stripe Tunic Top, Lauren Ralph Lauren at John Lewis, £95; Black Low Top Trainers, Miss KG at Metquarter, £42; Marko Sunglasses, Tom Ford at Silverberg Opticians.

(left) Pin Dress, Versus Versace at Flannels, £625; Fedora Hat, Warehouse; Wine High Heel Ankle Boots, Car vela Kurt Geiger at Metquarter, £160. (rigth) Outf it, David Vassou; Black Low Top Trainers, Miss KG at Metquarter, £42.

shopping guide

Lace Peep Toe Ankle Boots, Dolce and Gabbana at Flannels, £465.

Maggie Nubuck Leather Ankle Boots, Jimmy Choo at Flannels, £650.

Suede Ankle Boots, Fendi at Flannels, £870.

Lion Head Heel Ankle Boots, Versus Versace at Flannels, £395.

Liv Ankle Boots, Ash, £215.

Ilona Bordeaux Ankle Boots, Ash, £189.

Knee High Boots, Office.

Snake Print Block Heel Ankle Boots, Very.co.uk, £40.

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Ankle Boots, Office.

shopping guide

Black Fluffy Block Heels, Very.co.uk, £25.

Jee Patent Wedge Sandals, Giuseppe Zanotti at Flannels, £735.

Abel Glitter Cour t Heels, Jimmy Choo at Flannels, £395.

Charos, Moda in Pelle, £119.95.

Heels, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams, £85.

Abel Elaphe Heels, Jimmy Choo at Flannels, £525.

Bamboo Heel Pointed Pumps, Gucci at Flannels, £440.

Agnes Patent Cour t Shoes, Jimmy Choo at Flannels, £375.

Swarovski Pyramid Coline Sandals, Giuseppe Zanotti at Flannels, £1295.

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shopping guide

Logo Earrings, Roberto Cavalli at Flannels, £165.

Mini Orb Ring, Vivienne Westwood at Flannels, £140.

Cuff Bracelet, Lindex, £7.99.

Ainee Jewelled Arrow Pendant Necklace, Ted Baker, £39.

Snake Earrings, Roberto Cavalli at Flannels, £465.

Oleska Square Crystal Bracelet, Ted Baker, £55.

Clary Enamel Bangle, Ted Baker, £25.

MK5615 Parker Watch, Michael Michael Kors at Flannels, £209.

Necklace, Lindex, £14.99.

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Reina Ring, Vivienne Westwood at Flannels, £55.

shopping guide

Lion Head Clutch, Versus Versace at Flannels, £275.

Bamboo Leather Shopper, Gucci at Flannels, £1350.

Brondesbury Large Zip-Top Grab Bag, Radley, £239.

Multi Coloured Furry Clutch Bag, Very.co.uk, £24.

Quilted Bear Rucksack Bag, Moschino at Flannels, £420.

Monster Baguette Bag, Fendi at Flannels, £1280.

Breanna Textured Leather Zip Detail Backpack, Ted Baker, £229.

Por tman Large Zip-Top Grab Bag, Radley, £239.

Soho Double Chain Bag, Gucci at Flannels, £1110.

Eyelet Cross Body Bag, Very.co.uk, £25.

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LAVISH

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SAMSUNG LAUNCHES GALAXY S6 EDGE+ AND GALAXY NOTE5 The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 blend form and function with industry leading features, including: the best screen technology, the most advanced camera for high quality photos and videos, the latest fast wireless and wired charging, and an incredibly powerful processor. With increased 4GB RAM, both smar tphones offer the most powerful capacity and processing power on the market, enabling users to enjoy more seamless multi-tasking, keep up with messages, post updates to social networks faster, and enjoy graphic-heavy games without suffering lag time.

With its curved 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen, the Galaxy S6 edge+ makes the edge experience even bigger to provide a more immersive multimedia experience. The newly-designed Galaxy Note5 provides an unmatched set of productivity tools such as SideSync, along with a much refined 5th generation S Pen capabilities to better serve the major multitasker.

Galaxy S6 edge+ best for multimedia experience Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ succeeded the unique and distinctive design of Galaxy S6 edge, and becomes even more elegant, understated, and finely crafted. It features the new ‘Apps edge’ for easy access to favorite apps, and enhanced ‘People edge’ for easy communications with preferred contacts. ‘Apps edge’ allows users to access their favorite apps by just swiping the edge display. ‘People edge’ helps users to connect their close contacts easily.

From the edge screen, users can quickly find their pre-set contacts and send message or give a call directly.

Galaxy Note5 perfect for multi-taskers The Galaxy Note5 is a stunning upgrade to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note line – more powerful and more personal than ever. Inspired by the design legacy of the Galaxy S6, it ergonomically fits in one hand with a narrower bezel and curved back. The flat screen is great to write on and the curved shape makes it easier to use the phone with one hand.

Engineered to help people get more done faster, the Galaxy Note5 includes all new S Pen that feels more solid and balanced in the user’s hand, offering improved writing capabilities and a variety of practical tools. A unique clicking mechanism offers a joyful experience of popping the S Pen out with just one quick click. Users can now quickly jot down ideas or information when the screen is off without even unlocking the phone. ‘Air Command’ feature gets more intuitive and practical as well; now the icon hovers for instant access to all of S Pen tools from any screen at any time. Users can also annotate on PDF files and capture lengthy web ar ticles or long images at once via ‘Scroll capture.’

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE+ AND GALAXY NOTE5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION GALAXY S6 EDGE+ OS

GALAXY NOTE5

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

Network

LTE Cat.9 / LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators

Dimension

154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9mm, 153g

AP

153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6mm, 171g

Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process

Memory

4GB RAM (LPDDR4) , 32/64GB (UFS 2.0)

Display

5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (518ppi) 2560 x 1440 (518ppi) Dual edge screen

Camera

Rear : 16MP OIS (F1.9) , Front : 5MP (F1.9)

Battery

3,000mAh, Fast Charging both on wired and wireless. Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL The quintessential Oyster The Oyster Perpetual is the purest expression of the Oyster concept and has no other function than a clear, accurate time display. It comprises the renowned Rolex waterproof Oyster case and a self-winding Rolex Perpetual movement famed for its precision and reliability. An officially cer tified chronometer endowed with all the fundamental attributes of the Oyster collection, the Oyster Perpetual affords full access to the Rolex legend in different sizes from 26 to 39 mm.

The Oyster case, symbol of waterproofness The Oyster Perpetual’s Oyster case, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness. The characteristically shaped middle case is crafted from a solid block of par ticularly corrosion-resistant 904L steel. The fluted case back is hermetically screwed down with a special tool exclusive to Rolex watchmakers. The winding crown, fitted with the Twinlock double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case.

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The crystal is made of vir tually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimal and efficient protection for the Oyster Perpetual’s high-precision movement.

Calibres 3132, 3130 et 2231, Manufacture mechanical movements According to its size, the Oyster Perpetual is equipped with either calibre 3132 (39 mm version), 3130 (36 and 34 mm versions), or 2231 (31 and 26 mm versions), three self-winding mechanical movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. The high-quality design, manufacture and fine-tuning of Rolex movements ensure exceptional performance. Each movement is a cer tified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. The oscillator, the true hear t of the watch, has a balance wheel with variable iner tia regulated extremely precisely with gold Microstella nuts. It is held firmly in place by a heightadjustable traversing bridge enabling very stable positioning to increase shock resistance.

The hairspring is equipped with a Breguet overcoil enhancing the isochronism of the oscillations.

Calibres 3132 and 3130 have a blue Parachrom hairspring patented and manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive alloy of niobium and zirconium. Insensitive to magnetic fields, the Parachrom hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations and remains up to 10 times more precise in case of shocks than a traditional hairspring.

All Oyster Perpetual movements are fitted with a self-winding module featuring a Perpetual rotor, which ensures continuous winding of the mainspring by harnessing the movements of the wrist to provide a constant source of energy.

The Oyster bracelet, comfortable and secure The Oyster Perpetual watches are paired with a solid-link Oyster bracelet in 904L steel which is secure and comfor table to wear.

The bracelet is equipped with a folding Oysterclasp.

Case Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown) Diameter 26, 31, 34, 36 and 39 mm Material 904L steel Winding crown Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire Bezel Domed Waterproofness 100 m (330 ft) Movement Calibre 3132, 3130 or 2231, Manufacture Rolex.f Mechanical movements with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Precision Officially cer tified Swiss chronometer (COSC) Functions Centre hour, minute and seconds hands.

Stop-seconds for precise time setting Oscillator Frequency: 28,800 beats /hour (4 Hz). Hairspring with Breguet overcoil (Parachrom on 3130, balance wheel with variable iner tia, high-precision regulating via gold Microstella nuts Power reserve Approximately 48 hours 2015 Fall | Issue 5 #INSPO 31

Petra Nemcova

The A/W1 2015 collection has been designed to tempt and tease the darker side of every woman’s desires. Fishnets paired with grid-like strapping create pieces that are worn to be seen, while titillating touches of leather stir up imaginings of bondage and fetishism.

Delicate lace lightens the mood with an air of femininity – the exquisite feel offset against bold structural pieces creates a sophisticated yet unashamedly provocative aesthetic. Sheer and solid panels add an edge of allure, creating a playful hide and seek element that’s more naughty than nice.

Ultimo’s founder Michelle Mone says of the new AW15 collection: “Our shoot with supermodel Petra Nemcova is one of our most striking yet. Petra embodies what the Ultimo customer is all about: style, confidence and femininity and this shows in our new AW 15 campaign. We continue to bring fashionable, forward-thinking lingerie styling to the high street and our new collection is all about empowering women. I love the super sexy ‘The One Janey’ which is definitely a statement piece that should be worn to be seen, whilst the delicate lace ‘OMG Jasmine’ lingerie set is provocative yet sophisticated.”

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WORDS Jurga Skeiryte PHOTOS Ruta Gyvyte

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Name: Ruta Gyvyte Age: 21 Occupation: Fashion Blogger / Founder & Designer at COMFESS / Social Media Developer

How long have you lived in London?

For around two years now.

Best places to grab a coffee and work in London?

If you are in a rush and don’t want to travel to the other side of London - Starbucks (they always have good Wi-Fi and you can find their cafés everywhere), however if you want something more fancy and inspiring, I would go for Barbican or Hoxton Holborn Hotel. You can meet so many talented and inspiring people over there!

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Have you discovered any amazing local boutiques you would recommend?

Actually, I’ve star ted shopping online recently as it saves time, however if you like fun and crazy stuff having a look at Lazy Oaf!

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Have you lived anywhere else?

Well, I lived in Lithuania since I was born, however when I turned 18 I decided to challenge myself a bit and move to London!

Ruta living in

I love London’s magnitude, endless opportunities & different people from all over the world.

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Jefferson living in

iverpool

Name: Jefferson Waters Age: 45 Occupation: Creative Director - ‘Taste Liverpool’

Where are you originally from?

Elephant & Castle, London.

What brought you to Liverpool?

Love

Can you describe your personal style in three words?

Deconstructed Californian Anglophile.

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Favourite places to eat and drink?

Mowgli on Bold Street is fantastic, Camp and Furnace, Old Blind School and Jenever are all first rate.

Any hidden gems in Liverpool?

Amalia, this secret and cute Italian where I always get a good table and Alma de Cuba which always blows me away.

What would be your perfect day out in the city?

Pretty much what I get to do which is walk around town in the sunshine with a Starbucks saying hello to all my mates here!

Who or what inspires you and your work?

I love the idea of making every day better than the one before, so I guess I’m inspired by tomorrow.

I really admire the way that no problem is too big to laugh at here.

In this city people seem to have a natural sense of proportion about what is worth getting upset about and what isn’t. Also, there are a lot of hot people here.

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WORDS Jurga Skeiryte PHOTOS Goizane Jayo

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Name: Goizane Jayo Age: 26 Occupation: Saleswoman and Photographer

Goizane living in

ilbao

Are you originally from Bilbao?

Yes. Have you lived anywhere else?

Yes, I have lived in Italy and London before.

Best places to shop for the most fashionable clothes?

‘Dos de Mayo’ street market - you can find everything you want there; ‘Las Siete Calles’ in the old side of town and ‘La Gran Via’ with all of the best shops.

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Top 3 things to do in Bilbao?

Eat fantastically, visit the Guggenheim museum and walk along beautiful landscapes.

Best place to experience Spanish cuisine in Bilbao?

I would recommend Mugarra, Agape and Guggenheim Bilbao.

I love that we have everything in Bilbao: shopping, mountains, nice places for long walks. The city is cosmopolitan, but still has a local feel to it.

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WORDS Jurga Skeiryte PHOTOS Raheem Eskridge

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Rayheem living in

os Angeles

Name: Rayheem Eskridge Age: 25 Occupation: Student

Have you always lived in LA? No. I was born in Miami, FL. I moved to LA when I was seven.

Best places for celebrity sightings?

Pretty much any and everywhere if you know what to look for. Celebs leave their houses in normal clothes and look like everyone else a lot of the time. Sometimes you’ll bump into one as you’re crossing the street. That’s how I came across Thomas Jane. I was crossing the street in Burbank. I look up and I see Thomas Jane walking past me. I just looked back down at my phone and kept moving forward.

How do you think LA has influenced your style?

I don’t think it has. Angelenos can be fairly conservative. We don’t have anything next to New York’s unparalleled fashion scene. I’d say I’ve been influenced more by people who have been on the Hollywood Walk of Fame than those who actually live here.

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Top 3 things to do in LA? Visit the California African American History Museum in Exposition Park. The exhibits are breath-taking. Also, you have to take in one of the shows at the Pantages Theater, or see Los Angeles Ballet perform. Simply spectacular!

Best independent fashion boutiques you would recommend?

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outdoor swap meet that covered several blocks in downtown LA. There’s a lot to be had there with a little money and a lot of patience.

There’s not much I like about LA, to be honest. I’m not a fan of the trademark weather that everyone seems to love. I love the snow, and I like dark, gloomy weather, so I’d like to give Alaska a try, if I could live anywhere else.

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COMFESS WORDS Kerryn Grady IMAGES Comfess

21-year-old Ruta Gyvyte, is a fashion blogger and stylist, living in London. She has a strong online presence with her fashion blog, Amoureuse De Mode, focusing on her daily outfits, placing her firmly within the street style set. But what do you do when talking about other brands’ clothes isn’t enough anymore? Design your own, of course. Here at #INSPO we love meeting entrepreneurial creatives, so we were thrilled to get the oppor tunity to chat with Ruta and find out more about her fledgling label, Comfess.

Despite her enthusiasm and love for fashion, Ruta didn’t rush into star ting her own line. “I had this idea of launching my own label for a pretty long time,” the Lithuanian brunette explains. “I was waiting and waiting for the right moment to come and it just came up very naturally. I really believe that before star ting your own business you need to feel ready for it and most impor tantly, to ask yourself if you honestly believe in your product.” In order to develop a product she truly believes in, the first collection has 52 #INSPO Issue 5 | Fall 2015

been based around her own personal style. She places a lot of impor tance on the need to create something she would want to buy and wear herself. She did also take into consideration her customers, an obvious essential for the success of a brand. “My experience as a blogger and stylist taught me a lot and gave me an understanding of what people actually need, so I’ve tried my best to combine my own perspective with the latest trends.”

The result is a feminine, soft, yet modern clothing brand, featuring clean lines, slick, block colours in muted putty tones and rich navy, and expensive-looking detailing, such as spor ts-luxe mesh and delicately soft ruffles.

The wearable collection is aimed at anyone and everyone - “a fashionista, a busy city girl, a stylish mom, as soon as a person feels happy and confident wearing Comfess – my mission as a designer is complete!”

The brand’s name, Comfess - an amalgamation of comfor table feeling and fashion confession - was probably the lengthiest par t of the process! “The name of a brand is one of the most impor tant things after all, right? I think my closest friends got really annoyed by me asking them “this or that,”’ she laughs. She describes the process as long but fun, with the aim to come up with something that “looks nice, sounds feminine and is easy to remember.”

Ruta takes pride in the quality of the clothing. Concerned that a lot of brands compromise the quality of construction for design, she wanted to create something unique that wasn’t going to be a roulette for durability. “I still believe that there are not that many fashion labels in the industry offering something actually wearable and stylish in a good propor tion of quality and affordable price. All of these attributes are very impor tant to me, so now you can not only afford to have a unique piece in your wardrobe, but you also don’t need to keep your fingers crossed for the quality purposes when ordering clothing items online.”

Currently, the Comfess limited edition collection is only available through the Facebook page, but the launch of an online shop is imminent, set to bring the Autumn/Winter collection to life and making the shopping experience quicker and easier. She’s keeping schtum on what else she has planned, but promises ‘loads of other exciting things planned for Comfess…’. We can’t wait to see! #

COMFESS ON FACEBOOK Ruta’s blog: WWW.AMOUREUSEDEMODE.COM

BEAUTY

BEAUTY

The beauty story in this issue is my favourite to date. I was inspired by some very beautiful minerals I had seen at Liverpool’s World Museum. The textures and colours present in these beautiful stones were absolutely irresistible and surprisingly difficult to replicate on the skin. The shoot was a challenge, but I enjoyed it immensely.

Taking into account the inspiration behind the shoot, what better time to talk a little bit about mineral makeup?

What is mineral makeup? Well, simply put, all makeup is technically mineral makeup. The main active ingredients that make our skin flawless and our eyes pop are found in both traditional and mineral makeup. The main difference is what is left out of mineral brands. Most (not all, so check the label) mineral cosmetics firms will leave out parabens, preservatives and other filler ingredients that are often skin irritants.

This is one of the reasons why many dermatologists will avidly recommended mineral products.

Even though mineral makeup does not replace moisturiser or anti-ageing serum, it

has cer tain skin care benefits. It is frequently recommended for sensitive skin as it is soothing and free of irritants.

It’s wor th giving mineral makeup a shot if you suffer from acne, as there is a good chance that it will improve your skin condition, because mineral makeup is noncomedogenic and oil free so it won’t block the pores and cause breakouts.

What is more, mineral makeup gives the face a healthy glow and youthful appearance.

The pure pigments blend easily and give a very natural cover.

There are some cons to using mineral makeup, though. You might find its range of shades limiting and you might need to touch up more frequently, as mineral makeup doesn’t contain binders. However, it’s definitely wor th trying a few mineral makeup products just to give your skin a break from preservatives. Who knows, maybe you’ll become a fan?

Lucy

Credits same as on p70.

NOCTOUR

NELLE

RNELLE Photography Stephan Alessi Makeup / Nails Joseph Carrillo (using Tom Ford Cosmetics and Chanel Vernis) Hair Brittain White Styling Lauren Temple Model Lisa Jackson (Muse Model Managament)

NOCTOU

Gold Sequin Top, Dsquared2; Red Triangle Earrings, Laruicci.

Red Blazer, Emilio Pucci; Silver Earrings , Laruicci.

Top, Missoni; Pink Fur Vest, Adrienne Landau; Pink Ring, Circa Sixty Three.

Baby Blue Fur Jacket, Adrienne Landau; Earrings, Laruicci.

Earrings, Laruicci.

Gold Sequin Corset, Oscar De La Renta; Necklace, Laruicci.

Skir t, Blumarine; Earrings, Laruicci.

Gold Sequin Top, Dsquared2; Red Triangle Earrings, Laruicci.

scent of the season

AN ADDICTIVE JUICE, BETWEETN DARKNESS AND LIGHT Mysterious, but sensual. Vibrant, yet with a new femininity at its hear t.

YSL Beauté presents BLACK OPIUM EAU DE TOILETTE. At once different to BLACK OPIUM EAU DE PARFUM; it blazes its own trail and creates its own sensual addiction. The bitter-green white underside of a mandarin peel mingling with the smell of citrus sends a sharp signal. This is immediately different; immediately inviting.

Before you can take a breath, a new floral solar accord hits the senses along with a heady whirl of fragrant jasmine tea blended with passionate orange blossom. Invigorating, it gives a sensual white flower hear t to the fragrance.

And then, the breakthrough. The shock of the first inhalation. The exhilaration of the addictive BLACK OPIUM’s signature; coffee beans notes, flavour-rich, strong, teamed with creamy white musk - all underpinned with a white wood accord. Tension between shadow and light. Now rendered unique, highlighted with a luminous floral hear t, the sweet black coffee is a wake-up call to the senses.

A wake-up call for life.

BLACK OPIUM EAU DE TOILETTE. A green coffee, new facet of the very first floral coffee introduced by BLACK OPIUM.

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fall makeup

Couture Mono Eyeshadow, YSL Beauty, £23.50 each.

Couture Palette in Metal Clash, YSL Beauty, £42.50.

Couture Kajal, YSL Beauty, £25.

Les Sahariennes, YSL Beauty, £31.

Compact Powder, YSL Beauty, £36.

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FALL MAKEUP

Pure Pigment in Ara, Illamasqua, £16.50.

Nomadic Palette, Illamasqua, £34.

Nail Varnish In Element, Illamasqua, £14.50.

Pure Pigment in Draco, Illamasqua, £16.50.

Glamore Lipstick In Kin, Illamasqua, £18.50.

Slick Stick In Iron, Illamasqua, £18.50.

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H&M LAUNCHES BEAUTY RANGE THIS AUTUMN H&M is launching a new range of beauty products. The launch will hit the stores this autumn with a full range of makup as well as haircare, bodycare and beauty tools. Fashion is at the hear t of the range with an ever-evolving makeup selection that focuses on seasonal looks, ideas and colours.

The launch comes at a time when makeup is more impor tant than ever for personal style, whether the look is natural, classic or fashion-forward. There will be new, dedicated beauty areas in the stores to help customers experiment with trends and develop a look that’s all their own.

There will be over 700 beautifully packaged makeup products in the range at launch time, with seasonal drops of new and limited edition colour collections. The range, which will replace existing beauty products at H&M, will also include two subsidiary collections: a premium beauty line and a conscious range of Ecocer t-approved sustainable products.

The products will be available in over 900 stores worldwide and online at hm.com.

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MACROSC

OPIC

COPIC Photography William Clark Makeup Lucy Mckeown Nails Kate Sawley (Metamorfosis) Model Tilly (La Moda Models)

MACROS

‘ Whats new

H&M is proud to announce its autumn guest collaboration with the Parisian house of Balmain. A veritable bastion of French luxury, under the creative directorship of young Olivier Rousteing, Balmain has grown into a global pop-culture phenomenon.

“I want to talk to my generation: this is my main aim as a designer. H&M allows me the unique possibility of bringing everyone into the world of Balmain, get a piece of the dream and create a global #HMBalmaination: a movement of togetherness, fueled on a hashtag. The collaboration felt extremely natural to me: H&M is a brand that everybody connects to. It calls for unity, and I am all for it,” says Olivier Rousteing.

Available from November 5, in around 250 stores worldwide and online, the collection will feature clothing and accessories for both women and men.

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BMW Tate Live presents Paulina Olowska “The Mother An Unsavoury Play in two Acts and an Epilogue”

London. BMW Tate Live continues its programme in 2015: On 14 – 27 September, a gallery in Tate Modern’s collection displays will be transformed into a ‘domestic interior’ – a theatre setting which functions as an installation, par t of a new commission by ar tist Paulina Olowska who combines visual ar ts, theatre and performance.

The installation conjures a semblance of domestic space within Tate Modern’s “Poetry & Dream” display which will be decorated with wallpaper, hand-painted murals and furnished with wardrobes, tables and chairs. Based on “The Mother An Unsavoury Play in Two Acts and an Epilogue” by avant-garde Polish ar tist and playwright Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, Olowska’s performance will por tray the dysfunctional relationship between Janina Eely, a matron, and Leon Eely, her good-looking and clean-shaven son. Two professional actors will play the role of the mother and the son, while Olowska’s friends and collaborators take on characters including the maid, the prostitute, the aristocratic par ty boy and the suspicious individual. Performances of the play will take place at Tate Modern on 21, 23 and 25 September 2015.

Over three fun packed days the Girls’ Day Out Show is the biggest all female event in the country and for the very first time the Girls’ Day Out Show is coming to the glamorous ladies of Liverpool. From Friday 30th until Sunday 1st November the epic Girls’ Day Out Show will be live at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

With more than 200 exhibitors from the world of fashion, beauty and skincare, whether you want to check out the latest trends in our live catwalk shows or grab yourself the must have look from some of the hottest fashion brands or boutiques, there is something for every budding fashionista.

For the latest news, exhibitors, special guests and to grab your tickets visit: www.girlsdayoutshow.co.uk

Givenchy 747 Madison Avenue, New York Givenchy’s long-awaited store opened on Madison Avenue, just weeks before the brand’s first ever runway show at New York Fashion Week.

Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer This film documenting the rise of Jeremy Scott premieres on September 18, 2015, starring Jeremy Scott, Katy Perry, ASAP Rocky, CL, Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Kanye West, and many more.

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#NYFW

September 10-17 nyfw.com

BCBGMAXAZRIA CUSTO BARCELONA BETSEY JOHNSON REBECCA MINKOFF DEREK LAM RACHEL ZOE PRABAL GURUNG TOMMY HILFIGER JEREMY SCOTT BADGLEY MISCHKA MICHAEL KORS BOSS DKNY RALPH LAUREN CALVIN KLEIN and more

#LFW

September 18-22 www.londonfashionweek.co.uk J.W.ANDERSON SIMONE ROCHA HOUSE OF HOLLAND GARETH PUGH VERSUS NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD PREEN BY THORNTON BREGAZZI JONATHAN SAUNDERS TOPSHOP UNIQUE BURBERRY CHRISTOPHER KANE GILES VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL and more

#MFW

September 23-29 milanfashionweeklive.com GUCCI MAX MARA FENDI PRADA MOSCHINO EMPORIO ARMANI VERSACE ROBERTO CAVALLI DSQUARED2 GIORGIO ARMANI MARNI BOTTEGA VENETA ETRO BLUMARINE EMILIO PUCCI JIL SANDER SALVATORE FERRAGAMO MSGM and more

#PFW

September 29 - October 7 www.modeaparis.com MAISON MARGIELA BALMAIN RICK OWENS LANVIN CHRISTIAN DIOR ISABEL MARANT BELENCIAGA ELIE SAAB KENZO ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SAINT LAURENT CHANEL VALENTINO LOUIS VUITTON and more

LONDON FASHION WEEKEND September 24-27 www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk

Fashion’s biggest pop-up showcasing the best of British and international fashion helping to secure the relationship between the high-end designer fashion industry and consumers from around the world.

MODELS OF DIVERSITY #DISABILITYFIGHT4FASHIONRIGHT TOUR Angel Sinclair star ted up Models of Diversity in 2008. She has been tirelessly campaigning for more diversity within fashion and fighting against discrimination and inequality since then.

Chelsea Jay, who is the Director for disabled models, has worked really hard in trying to bring about change for the better, through pushing boundaries with brands and labels, arranging meetings with head offices and getting their name out there through media.

Chelsey and Angel came up with the idea for a campaign which will involve models touring around the UK to major cities, gaining the suppor t of the public. Chelsey has got the backing of Kate Green MP who has helped to put a petition together, that could be presented to Parliament once enough signatures are obtained. This would mean that disabled models would be used as regularly as any other models are.

As Models of Diversity are a not for profit organisation, they are looking for organisations, businesses or individuals who can provide financial suppor t to the tour to fund travel costs or help with travel in any way.

Visit www.gofundme.com/vrusu7q to help Models of Diversity make a change.

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Address book ADRIENNE LANDAU www.adriennelandau.com @Adrienne_Landau

LARUICCI www.laruicci.com @LARUICCI

ASH www.ashfootwear.co.uk @AshFootwear

LINDEX www.lindex.com @Lindexofficial

BLUMARINE www.blumarine.com @blumarine

MARK MELIA www.markmeliafashions.com @meliafashion

CIRCA SIXTY THREE www.circasixtythree.com

MISSONI www.missoni.com @Missoni

COMFESS @COMFESS_London DAVID VASSOU IG @davidvassou DEBENHAMS www.debenhams.com @Debenhams DSQUARED2 www.dsquared2.com @Dsquared2 EMILIO PUCCI www.emiliopucci.com @EmilioPucci FLANNELS www.flannels.com @flannelsfashion H&M www.hm.com @hm ILLAMASQUA www.illamasqua.com @Illamasqua JOHN LEWIS www.johnlewis.com @johnlewisretail JOSHUA MARRIOTT IG @joshuarnold KURT GEIGER www.kur tgeiger.com @Kur tGeiger

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MODA IN PELLE www.modainpelle.com @Moda_Shoes OFFICE www.office.co.uk @OfficeShoes OSCAR DE LA RENTA www.oscardelarenta.com @OscarPRGirl PARIS WOMENSWEAR www.pariswomenswear.com @ParisWomenswear RADLEY www.radley.co.uk @radley_london SILVERBERG OPTICIANS www.silverbergopticians.co.uk @SilverbergOptic TED BAKER www.tedbaker.com @ted_baker VERY.CO.UK www.very.co.uk @verynetwork YSL BEAUTY www.yslbeauty.co.uk @yslbeauty WAREHOUSE www.warehouse.co.uk @WareStyle

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