Fall is my absolute favorite season to dress for. I love the bold jewel tones, the patterned tights, the collared button downs, the knee-high boots, plaid and everything that feels stylishly warm. Five of this fall’s biggest fashion trends include funnel neck sweaters, cropped/structured jackets, fringe everything, ballet-style sneakers and broaches. Here’s how you can follow along with these fresh new ideas while shopping sustainably all the way.
Read MoreAngel Wong is a product of her mother’s belief that education of all kinds is a gift that should not be taken for granted. Wong is a singer-songwriter with a talent for lyricism and finding the bright side of any of her own life experiences. She fights strongly for the education of children who can’t access it, and expresses her values through her personal music.
Read MoreMasia One has spent a lot of her life feeling like a “3rd culture kid” and, now as an established and successful indepedent musician, she has learned to embrace all aspects of her heritage and celebrate her culture through her passion and lyricism. She discusses what it has been like for her making music over decades of her life, the feeling of collaborating on musical pursuits and how women in this industry can and should learn to advocate for themselves and their needs.
Read MoreRob Strati understands the important relationship between artwork and politics, and spoke to us in this interview about his intricate creative process when he designs his projects. His most popular collections feature ceramics and plates that have been broken and reorganized into a completely new image, showing the importance of giving up a little bit of control with your art to allow the unexpectedly beautiful to happen.
Read MoreStorey Littleton is a singer-songwriter with big ambitions of uplifting female artists and providing them with resources and venues to succeed. Her Lilith Scare event is an invention of her and her team that supports charities associated with reproductive rights, immigrants rights, and more.
Read MoreForget them Wendy are a musical duo that prioritizes their collaborative efforts in their song writing and dedicates their advocacy to those with disabilities. We get to deep dive with them on their songwriting inspirations, how the two of them met, and what fans can expect from their upcoming album.
Read MoreIn a very special interview, we spoke to humanitarian, physician, activist and proud first-generation American Doctor Sarah Raza. She discusses topics close to her heart like the war in Iran, the importance of mental and physical health, stories and daily tasks from her highly demanding job as a physician in Los Angeles and more. She encourages everyone to be aware and involved in their political climate both locally and on a larger scale, and reminds people that there are always ways, big or small, you can provide support and assistance to those in need.
Read MoreCaroline Cotter is passionate advocate for her local community and women everywhere. Whether it’s performing small shows for the Cook County Jail in Chicago or working closely with New Hope Midcoast, she uses her passion for songwriting and storytelling to continuously uplift those around her. Make sure to look out for her upcoming album “The Answer” this October.
Read MoreBella Lam is a Tennessee girl through and through. She takes inspiration from her hometown, her parents and her favorite country music singers to create songs like “Bootfirst” and “Take It Out on My Guitar” that encapsulate all the powerful emotion country artists wrote about before her. She gives back to her community through charity shows and events, and makes sure she never forgets where she came from!
Read MoreJeff Saenz has not let the accident that left him without either of his hands stop him from being the artist he knows he can be. From playing the festival fundraiser for children of Parkland Hospital’s burn unit to training himself to work, write and type with his stylus, he has turned his story into one of perseverance and success. His band Baby Snakes & The Electric Co. is releasing new music now and you can stream at the links below. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOn August 25, just last week, the world came to a standstill when the news dropped that icon of music history Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. I was lucky enough to have visited Dollywood with my family in 2016 when I was about 11, and Parton has always had a strong significance in my life because of this.
Read MoreRenae Geerlings has truly done it all. Acting, producing, writing, both for print and the screen, and now, she’s adding podcasting to her extensive resume with MANE AF. She co-hosts this podcast with her husband and fellow actor Tyler Mane, as they delve into topics ranging from the fast-paced world of Hollywood to parenting adult children. She advocates passionately for animal rights as well as human trafficking awareness, which is a present theme behind her and Mane’s graphic novel, THE LAST SPARTAN.
Read MoreBack to school season is in full swing and with it, the endless journey of back to school shopping. As a college student, I am less likely to go out in search of colorful new notebooks and pencils like I used to as a kid because I spend all my time on my laptop now, but there’s still one thing we are often on the hunt for.
Read MoreRachel Bochner has been growing, learning and evolving a whole life, as we all do. Her upcoming debut album “I Guess A Sure Thing Couldn’t Go Down Gently” drops on September 25 and details heartbreak, self-discovery and exploring her queer identity and the freedom that comes with that. Bochner wants her queer fans to feel heard and loved by her music, and she raises money and spreads community through her work with The Wild Honey Pie.
Read MoreEverybody has a skincare routine nowadays. Everyone’s desks and vanities are littered with product upon product of serums and creams meant to make us age in reverse or glow like the sun. In the constant noise and hurricane of social media promotion and online pop up ads, however, how can you trust what will actually be the healthiest choice for your skin and what is just a bucket of glitter. Here are some examples of brands that carry vegan, cruelty free and overall sustainable sunscreen options to add into your skincare routine.
Read MoreDarius Oon is branching out on his own in the music industry. After a childhood of playing guitar and piano and listening to The Beatles with his parents, he’s been a proud member of a number of bands before releasing his first single as a solo artist this past June. Taking inspiration from Djo and Wallows, he describes his sound as having a certain “nostalgic quality.” Oon is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and cancer research, and has worked closely with many organizations that support these causes.
Read MoreDuring mid-July in New York City, our beautiful skies were clouded and invaded by blown over smoke from a patch of Canadian wildfires. While the air quality here has significantly improved for the remainder of July, over 900 individual wildfires are still raging throughout Canada and covering about 3m hectares of land and diminishing air quality in those areas, other sectors of the United States and even reaching northern areas of Europe.
Read MoreG’Ra Asim finds creative outlets for self-expression in everything he does. Teaching, writing, reading, making music and more are all pursuits he has delved into as a means of connecting with others through their share in their beliefs and passions. He has worked closely with multiple bands, sets of students and political organizations like the New York Immigrant Coalition, Say Her Name, and the African American Policy Forum to stand up for and support the rights of all people of color across the country.
Read MoreRosalee Mayeux has had a thoroughly full and satisfying career. From modeling to acting to stand up comedy, she has experimented with every aspect of the industry possible and has worked very hard to make all her dreams and goals a reality. She has also recently overcome a devastating cancer diagnosis that she did not think she would survive, and works closely with the American Cancer Society to help other people that were once in her place.
Read MoreBiriba Union is a band that celebrates unity, cultural expression and the warmth and authenticity that comes from playing a real instrument. Their advocacy for democracy and freedoms for all translates into their work as musicians and their humanitarian work through the organization “Play for the Vote.” You can stream all their unique and creative music through the links at the bottom of this article and be on the look out for more music from them at the end of the year.
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