NICHE style Spring 2017

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 


EDITOR’S NOTE 

It’s the season to think 

about getting fresh. 

BODY REBOOT CAMP 

7 products that will have 

you short shorts ready. 

10 

FASHION FORWARD 

In our opinion, the best ethereal 

collection of the season and we 

cannot wait to share Delpozo 

SS2017 with you. 

50 

GOOD FOR YOU! 

Organic and all-natural products 

for your face, body, hair and nails. 

Get ready for spring with beauty 

that treats and nourishes. 

74 

82 

92 

98 

FASHION FIX 

Show a little shoulder 

this season. 

ON OUR RADAR 

It’s spring and everything 

is coming up daisies! 

STYLE MAKER 

The timeless elegance 

of Jackie Kennedy. 

CLOUD NINE 

Marc Jacobs SS2017. 

78 

STREET STYLE 

Around the world, spring is 

our favorite season for fashion 

watching on the streets, and 

these five global fashion 

bloggers do not disappoint! 

4 . RESORT 2017

21 

EXCLUSIVE! 

2017 ULTIMATE FESTIVAL GUIDE 

Quit your job and hit the festival circuit. 

Here’s the world’s 9 best festivals, chic 

fashion for every location, and of course, 

how to pack like a festival veteran. 

58 

60 

66 

68 

ERIC HIMEL 

The unbearable lightness 

of being, and owning it. 

SPRING SCENTS 

Fragrances for love and 

spring romance. 

BRITTANY GRAY 

6 products you need in 

your makeup bag. 

MODEL CITIZENS 

On the streets of Paris & 

Milan for Fashion Week. 

62 

STREETS OF NEW YORK 

NICHE spent forty eight hours in 

Paris, France. Come along and 

see the stylish hotel, amazing 

food and designer shopping 

spots you must see on your 

next trip to the City of Light. 

SPRING 2017 

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EXPERIENCING THE FOUR 

SEASONS IN BALI 

Come with NICHE on a journey 

to another world - a place where 

time stands still and Balinese 

inspiration is everywhere. 



STYLE MAGAZINE 

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR 

TRACEY DRAKE 

SALES & CIRCULATION DIRECTOR 

STEVE DRAKE 

STYLE EDITOR 

JOSIE SALDAT 

CREATIVE & EDITORIAL 

Dahlia Aldana, AL Models NY, Karolina 

Antonaides, Carreiro The Studio, Jennifer 

Costanzo, Jane Cross, Elizabeth Dean, Steve 

Drake, Tracey Drake, Emily Foley, Alexandra 

Forman, Brittany Gray, Eric Himel, Dana 

Hutchings, Michele Krusi, Katerina Kvacheva, 

Rachel Jones, Lauren Long, Akanksha Redhu, 

Josie Saldat, Sylvia Tennant, Valerie V, Flavia 

Desranges Van Der Linden 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Adobe Stock, Tory Burch, Chloe, Clarins 

Group, Chanel, Delpozo, Steve Drake, Everett 

Collection, FashionStock.com, Fashion 

Wire Press, Four Seasons Bali, Anastasia 

Fursova, Getty Images, Go Runway, Dana 

Hutchings, Isabel Marant, Thiago Marcelino 

de Aguiar, Marta McAdams, Joy Oelen, 

Anton Oparin, Lev Radin, Naina Redhu, 

Nata Sha, Shutterstock, Styleograph, TopFoto, 

trumagicofficial, Louis Vuitton, 

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from the 

EDITOR 

Can you smell it is the air? It’s the 

scent of hope and opportunity! 

Spring does it to me every year. When 

fashion weeks around the world come 

to a close, trees start to swell with buds 

and young grass turns a vibrant shade 

of green, I am ready for something 

new. Sometimes, it’s a vacation to a 

new place. Some years, it’s revamping 

my office space or redecorating my 

home. Other years, it’s time to shake 

up my wardrobe. 

first ever organic and natural beauty 

feature is inside and the NICHE team 

is excited to share it with you! 

NICHE Ultimate Festival Guide is 

a must read, if you’re even thinking 

about hitting the festival circuit. With 

insightful reviews from nine of the best 

festivals on the planet, an exclusive 

fashion shoot, packing guide and this 

year’s must have festival accessory, you 

might want to read it twice! 

Connect with 

Tracey online 

@TraceyDrakeEditor 

Spring 2017 is the perfect time 

TO GET FRESH 

ONCE AND FOR ALL 

What about this year? I promised 

you open mindedness and diversity 

on our pages this year, and the spring 

issue delivers on that promise. Spring 

2017 is all about getting fresh. Trying 

new products that don’t just look 

good - they ARE good. Good for our 

bodies, good for our skin, good for our 

environment - Good For You! Our 

Are you ready to get fresh? Go 

ahead! Use this issue as your personal 

inspiration to rethink, revamp and 

reorganize your fashion, beauty and 

travel plans for Spring 2017. 

Follow Tracey online for daily 

fashion, beauty & lifestyle 

inspiration, events & contest 

giveaways just for you! 

Tracey Drake, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 

tracey@NICHE.style 

Photography: Alana Kumar for The Bay Centre 

Wardrobe: Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, Tahari 




FASHION 

FORWARD 


DELPOZO ss2017 

LUMINOSITY 

Inspired by two artists 

interpretations of light, Delpozo’s Creative 

Director, Josep Font titled his spring/summer 

2017 collection “Luminosity”. With volume 

being an integral part of Delpozo’s DNA, Font 

put forth a collection combining innovative 

technique with the freshness of the season. 




Arguably one of the most beautiful 

collections from New York Fashion 

Week, Font’s inspiration roots from 

contemporary artist Soo Sunny Park 

and her installation Unwoven Light 

consisting of twisted fragments of 

chain-link fence and Plexiglas used 

to create a mesmerizing crystalline 

space. The collection also streams 

vision from Spanish Impressionist 

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida whose 

paintings earned him the title 

“master of light”. 





Josep Font awakens spring with 

his blooming textures and pristine 

three-dimensional constructs in 

hues of sorbet yellow, sunset orange, 

apple green and lilac. Voluminous 

feminine silhouettes, sculptural 

trousers and sleeves with the soft 

structure of a calla lily complement 

bows of organza, metallic mesh and 

iridescent embellishments. 





The collection radiates with a 

modernistic fresh take on spring 

ambiance. Whimsical architecture 

and translucent heels refresh the 

runway – welcoming a new season 

and illuminating Delpozo’s vision. 




BODY 

[reboot] 

CAMP 

by Tracey Drake 

Tis the season to give your body a reboot and 

get ready for sunny days ahead. And it’s not 

okay for a product to give us a temporary 

fix, without addressing the underlying 

problem. We need beauty products that 

leave us healthy and luminous. These 

seven products - some new to the market 

and some tried-and-true favorites - are the 

lucky seven to get your skin in great shape 

for short shorts season. 

[editor’s edition] 

LIERAC PARIS 

Body-Slim 

targets: shape and tone 

You really can feel the difference 

in firmness! A unique product 

that refines and reshapes the 

figure, firms and tones skin, 

enhances and hydrates as well as 

reduces the appearance of cellulite. 

lierac.ca 

18 . SPRING 2017 

JOHN FRIEDA 

Miraculous Recovery Deep Conditioner 

targets: brittle, damaged hair 

Trust me - your hair will thank you! 

Concentrated restoring & fortifying 

mask that treats seriously distressed hair. 

Use as a weekly treatment for healthy 

hair, but you will see visible results after 

just one use. 

johnfrieda.ca

NIVEA 

Cellulite Gel 

targets: cellulite 

We all have it - why not do 

something about it? Advanced 

gel formula, enriched with Q10, 

L-Carnitine and Lotus Extract, 

works to reduce the look of cellulite 

in 3 weeks, improve the feel of skin 

firmness in 2 weeks and instantly 

leaves skin feeling more energized. 

nivea.ca 

JACK BLACK 

Moisture Therapy Lip Balm 

targets: winter ravaged lips 

Hands down, my fave lip fix! 

Enriched with conditioners, 

antioxidants and SPF25, this 

emollient lip balm soothes and 

relieves dry, chapped, irritated lips. 

Never greasy, waxy or sticky. 

getjackblack.ca 

CLARISONIC 

Smart Profile Cleansing Brush 

targets: clogged pores, lackluster skin 

I could not live without this! Clarisonic 

technology works with skin’s natural 

elasticity, oscillating at a sonic frequency 

that produces over 300 movements per 

second - to effectively loosen dirt and oil, 

removing deep-seated impurities from 

pores and priming skin to better absorb 

topical treatments. 

clarisonic.com 

ALTERNA 

Scalp Facial 

targets: dry scalp 

It’s like a post-winter spa treatment for 

your scalp! Powerful treatment that 

gently scrubs away dirt, oil, and flaky 

buildup with unique applicator, to 

restore moisture and relieve dryness. 

alternahaircare.com 

L’OCCITANE 

One Minute Hand Scrub 

targets: hands, feet and nails 

Not just for hands - its amazing on 

dry feet too! Formulated to reveal 

incredibly soft hands in just one 

minute! It contains an exfoliating 

organic sugar to gently scrub and 

eliminate dead skin cells, as well as 

shea, sweet almond and grapeseed oils 

to soften hands, feet and nourish nails. 

loccitane.com 


2017 NICHE 

FESTIVAL GUIDE 

28 PAGES OF FESTIVAL REVIEWS, FASHION & PACKING TIPS 




9 FESTIVALS 

YOU CAN’T MISS! 

BY: JOSIE SALDAT 

Have you ever thought about quitting your job and 

traveling from country to country, experiencing 

the best music festivals on the planet? Pack your 

bags - we’ve got the ultimate festival guide for 2017. 

1COACHELLA 

Indo, California, USA 

April 14-16 & April 21-23 

Deep in the Coachella Valley, hundreds of artists 

and over 500,000 festival attendees gather over two 

consecutive weekends. Infamous for appearances from 

high-profile bloggers and celebrities, Coachella has 

become style watching stomping grounds with guests 

dressing to impress. As the most profitable music 

festival in the United States, Coachella always invites 

artists that lead ticket sales to sell out within hours! 

coachella.com 

FESTIVAL FACT: Coachella streams live on YouTube 

so if you can’t afford to be there in person, invite your 

friends over and throw a Coachella themed party! 

NICHE festival style tip: Style crowns have been a 

Coachella go-to, but try something new and incorporate 

a headscarf or unique hair accessory. 



2TOMORROWLAND 

Boom, Belgium 

July 21-23 & July 28-30 

Tomorrowland has become one of the largest and 

most unique electronic music festivals (EDM) with 

an emphasis on free spirit mentality and good vibes 

only. Priding themselves upon their art installations, 

Tomorrowland welcomes more than a quarter of 

a million people to dance and celebrate in their 

artistic valley. With 30 stages and over 400 DJs, this 

extravagant festival has been a front runner for the 

best vibrant and eccentric style. 

tomorrowland.com 

FESTIVAL FACT: Inside the main stage there is a VIP 

restaurant, fronted by a Michelin star chef, boasting 

some of the finest cuisine, Each plate of food can cost 

$1,000, but some of the proceeds go to charity! 

NICHE festival style tip: To complement the vibrant 

colors of Tomorrowland, try adding some body shimmer 

or sparkle to your festival look. 


3EXIT 

Petrovaradin, Serbia 

July 6-9 

This award winning summer music festival held at 

the Petrovaradin Fortress in the city of Novi Sad, 

originated as a youth movement. Known for their 

diverse selection of performers and enthusiastic 

crowds of youth, Exit continues to draw in unique 

international rock, pop and EDM sensations. With an 

incredible historic medieval setting and the positive 

energy of Novi Sad the festival has welcomed millions 

of people from over 60 countries over the years. 

exitfest.org 

FESTIVAL FACT: Exit festival began in 2000 when a 

crowd of students fighting for freedom and democracy 

rallied against the Milosevic regime. 

NICHE festival style tip: While you are 

running around the fortress, from venue to 

venue, a great tote bag will come in handy, 

with hands-free convenience. 

4OSHEAGA 

Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

August 4-6 

Consistently delivering world-class 

lineups, Osheaga is held every summer 

outdoors at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The 

festival gives emerging artists the 

opportunity to play alongside some 

of the biggest international bands. 

Launched in 2006, Osheaga is situated 

in close proximity to Montreal’s 

downtown core making it easier to 

find accommodations and providing a 

sensational backdrop. 

osheaga.com 

FESTIVAL FACT: Osheaga has a 

Green stage – a stage powered by wind 

and solar power. 

NICHE festival style tip: Invest in a 

pair of great sunglasses and sunblock as 

the sun can be strong, especially in the crowds. 



5ROCK EN SEINE 

Paris, France 

August 25-27 

If rock music is your genre of choice, Rock en Seine is 

for you! This three-day rock music festival in Paris is 

situated in the Park of “Domaine national de Saint- 

Cloud” a garden designed in the 17th century. The 

festival offers acts from rock, indie and rap megastars 

and since 2003 has grown to be one of the most 

anticipated musical events in Europe. Five stages will 

continuously host musicians – so with every turn a 

new genre of live music will grace your ears. 

rockenseine.com 

FESTIVAL FACT: There is a mini Rock Seine festival 

on the ground outskirts, with music and workshops 

tailored to 6 to 10 year olds. 

NICHE festival style tip: Find a comfortable pair of 

denim shorts to pair with your various vintage rock 

t-shirts over the 3-day festival. 

6SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 

Byron Bay, Australia 

July 21-23 

Australia’s largest winter music festival attracts a new 

community into the surf hub of Byron Bay. Mixing 

contemporary artists and major headline acts, this 

festival has welcomed Coldplay, The Strokes, Kanye 

West and more - mixing top charting musicians with 

fashion and beauty pop-ups from Kiehl’s, Rimmel 

London and Aveda! So the answer is yes, you can get a 

pre-festival blow-out. 

splendourinthegrass.com 

FESTIVAL FACT: Splendour in the Grass offers a 

stylish escape to the on-going music – a day spa and a 

mini mall! 

NICHE festival style tip: Since you will be standing 

and dancing all day in mud, rain or dust swap your 

sandals for a pair of fashionable gumboots. See page 33 

for inspiration. 


7BURNING MAN 

Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA 

August 27-September 4 

Festival-goers join forces and co-create “Black 

Rock City”, the temporary metropolis created for 

the week long festival dedicated to art, connecting 

community and radical self-expression. Each year a 

new theme is set – 2017 is Radical Ritual. More than 

a music festival, Burning Man has become a cultural 

movement that digs deep into music, art, and fashion 

with an immersive atmosphere offering the experience 

of a lifetime. 

burningman.org 

FESTIVAL FACT: The festival is guided by 

ten principles that are encouraged to follow 

by festival attendees: radical inclusion, gifting, 

decommodification, radical self-reliance, radical 

self- expression, communal effort, civic responsibility, 

leaving no trace, participation and immediacy. 

NICHE festival style tip: Think about multi-purpose 

items, the less you bring, the less you have to take home 

with you. See page 32 for inspiration. 




8GLASTONBURY 

Worthy Farm, Somerset, UK 

June 21-25 

Headliners such as Radiohead, Ed Sheeren and the 

Foo Fighters have been confirmed amongst this year’s 

line-up and you can always expect top-charting artists 

to grace the iconic Glastonbury stages. For festival 

attendees, this festival really does have everything. It 

is not only the largest greenfield festival, but is also 

has distinct socio-geographic regions with a Pyramid 

in the center of the grounds. Stretching over 900 acres 

in the Vale of Avalon, Glastonbury has steadily grown 

in popularity and size over the past four decades since 

their opening in 1970. 

glastonburyfestivals.co.uk 

FESTIVAL FACT: It has been revealed that the 

festival will have a drive-in cinema this year. 

NICHE festival style tip: Gumboots are a must-have 

as Glastonbury has been known for flooded grounds 

and fields. 

9PEMBERTON 

Pemberton, BC, Canada 

July 13-16 

Just north of Whistler, is located in the valley 

near Mount Currie. Dubbed as “Canada’s biggest 

camping and music event”, Pemberton has gained 

popularity quickly in the few years it’s been around. 

For Instagram fanatics, the mountainous backdrop 

creates the perfect “Insta-worthy” festival post. The 

festival grounds includes camping for over 40,000 

attendees spread over several acres. Powered by topcharting 

headliners, crowds include a diverse group of 

generations. 

pembertonmusicfestival.com 

FESTIVAL FACT: The festival gives back to its 

location. The Pemberton Music Festival Community 

Fund has given over $100,000 in grants to non-profits 

supporting community developments. 

NICHE festival style tip: Temperatures in the valley 

drop fast! Wrap a light jacket around your waist for 

when the sun sets and clear skies bring cool breezes. 


The Hidden Gem of 

the Med 

found at Avaton 

Avaton Luxury Villas Resort is a stylish 

and contemporary beach front escape 

overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of 

Komitsa Bay in Athos Peninsula, Halkidiki, 

Greece. 

Avaton consists of an exclusive collection of 16 

villas, providing a unique sophisticated lifestyle 

experience. Most of the villas include private 

pools, leading down to lush Mediterranean 

gardens and a pristine beach. 

Your personal butler and chef, upon request, 

and an exclusive mini bar and wine list add to 

the discerning pleasure. Luxurious massage 

treatments, private transfer with 

helicopter and limousine, and memorable 

cruises around Greek islands and along 

the breathtaking coastline complete your 

ultimate seaside experience. 

For more info, please visit: www.avaton.com


10 

things you MUST PACK 

for a musical festival 

Let’s face it - we always over pack but schlepping 

a suitcase across a muddy festival field is no fashion 

picnic. Take what you need, and nothing more. Look for 

items that do double duty - being stylish and functional. 

UGG 

SIENNA BOOT SOCKS 

Cozy cable knit socks that fit nicely 

inside your shorty gumboots. Made 

with 43% acrylic, 35% nylon, 19% 

wool and 2% spandex, these 11.25” 

adorable foot warmers will keep your 

festival feet warm and dry. 

ugg.com 

SALTWATER LUXE 

2-IN-1 DRESS & KIMONO 

A smart, sexy, boho fashion piece 

for your festival wardrobe. This 

flowy festival kimono is lightweight 

and effortless that can also be worn 

buttoned up as a dress! 100% rayon 

crepe that will pack really well. 

saltwaterluxe.com 

CAPTAIN 

BLANKENSHIP 

MERMAID DRY SHAMPOO 

Organic talc-free dry shampoo is the 

perfect solution to lifeless, unwashed 

festival hair. This is our fave - it 

absorbs oil, adds volume and gives 

life to hair, plus it smells amazing. 

They also offer a 2 oz. travel size! 

captainblankenship.com 


GOODY 

FESTIVAL HAIR STYLE KIT 

You need fab festival hair, but you don’t 

want to fuss! Goody Simple Styles kits 

are your answer for fishtail braids, faux 

festival bobs and flower rolls. 

goody.com 

EUGENIA KIM NY 

“YOU’RE BLOCKING MY 

SUN” HAT 

Protect your skin, shade your neck 

and shoulders, and make a fun fashion 

statement with a wide brimmed hat. 

This ivory toyo sun hat has gold sequin 

hand-embroidered “You’re blocking my 

sun” and ivory grosgrain band. 

eugeniakim.com

AROMAFLAGE WILD 

2-IN-1 FRAGRANCE & 

INSECT REPELLENT 

This is an amazing must have product 

for festival goers! It truly smells 

wonderful AND keeps the bugs 

away. Aromaflage Wild has notes of 

cardamom, cedarwood, and spruce. 

Free of deet or parabens, the 10ml 

atomizer size is TSA friendly. 

aromaflage.com 

NICHE 

Editor’s Picks 

MATT & NAT 

BRAVE BACKPACK 

A stylish backpack is 

a festival necessity - 

especially for those endless 

hours waiting in line. 

Choose one that is sleek, 

cute and multipurpose. 

From the Dwell Collection, 

this eco-friendly backpack 

securely stores a 13” 

laptop or tablet, and has a 

smartphone pocket. 

Shown in Azure Blue. 

mattandnat.com 

COLEMAN 

CONQUER LED HEADLAMP 

It might not be top of mind when you 

are packing, but in the dark of festival 

night, you will be so glad you have 

a hands-free LED headlamp! This 

has Kinesix no touch control and 5 

settings. Think of it as your nighttime 

festival flower halo! 

coleman.com/colemancanada.ca 

MERRY PEOPLE 

ROSEY RAIN BOOTS 

Stylish festival footwear to keep your 

feet warm and dry. Made with 2 layers 

of natural rubber and 4mm neoprene 

lining, these are the only boots you 

need to pack. Shown in Mustard 

Yellow. merrypeople.com 

SEPHORA 

EXPRESS CLEANSING & 

PURIFYING WIPES 

Trust us - you need these! A quick 

and easy way to remove makeup 

and get your face really clean. 

Sephora wipes cleanse, remove 

makeup, and purify in a single 

step, without dryness or tightness. 

#SelfieEssential 

sephora.com 



fashiontravels 


FESTIVAL 

FRENZY 

As part of our 2017 ultimate festival 

guide, the exclusive shoot for this 

issue of NICHE shares our unique 

looks for festival goers. Check out 

50+ photos and on location video at 

www.NICHE.style 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Steve Drake @NICHEmagazine 

STYLIST 

Josie Saldat @NICHEmagazine 

MODEL 

Dahlia Aldana @dahliaaldana 

MAKEUP ARTIST 

Alexandra Forman @forminate 

HAIR STYLIST 

Rachel Jones | Carreiro The Studio 

@rach_jones1986 

FASHION 

Helly Hanson | Hudson’s Bay 

Pandora Jewelry | Tofino Towel Co. 

Zaleska Jewelry | Cuyana 

Amelia Lee Boutique | Jackson Rowe 

Traci Lynn Jewelry | Live Free Baby 

Native Boots | Hunter Boots 

THE LOOK 

On the clothesline: Jimmy boots in 

Jiffy black, Native Shoes. Echo New 

York paisley colorful scarf, Hudson’s 

Bay. Buffalo David Bitton Kalypso 

shirt in denim, Hudson’s Bay. 

#FASHIONTRAVELS 




THE LOOKS 

(left) 

Gypsy jacket in denim, Jackson 

Rowe. Royal green Crystal May 

Droplet silver ring, Pandora 

Jewelry. Moss and Stone clay stud 

earrings, Amelia Lee Boutique. 

Reveal silver statement fashion 

ring, Traci Lynn Jewelry. 

(right) 

Gypsy Jacket in denim, Jackson 

Rowe. Monogrammed black 

canvas and leather weekender bag, 

Cuyana. The Arrow printed towel, 

Tofino Towel Company. 



THE LOOKS 

(left top) 

Gypsy Jacket in denim, Jackson Rowe. 

Monogrammed black canvas and 

leather weekender bag, Cuyana. The 

Arrow printed towel, Tofino Towel 

Company. Demi-cut Karoline boots, 

Helly Hansen. 

(left bottom) 

BB Dakota Black Barton fringe skirt, Amelia 

Lee Boutique. Royal Green Crystal May 

Droplet ring, Pandora Jewelry. Reveal silver 

statement fashion ring, Traci Lynn Jewelry. 

Live Free Baby black and white striped tent, 

Amelia Lee Boutique. The Long Beach Vol 2 

printed towel, Tofino Towel Company. The 

Wickaninnish printed towel, Tofino Towel 

Company. 

(right) 

Gypsy Jacket in denim, Jackson Rowe. Thalia 

dress, Helly Hansen. Classic wool socks, Anián. 

Demi-cut Karoline boots, Helly Hansen. 

Reveal silver statement fashion ring, Traci Lynn 

Jewelry. Royal Green Crystal May Droplet 

ring, Pandora Jewelry. Moss and Stone clay 

stud earrings, Amelia Lee Boutique. Live Free 

Baby black and white striped tent, Amelia Lee 

Boutique. The Long Beach Vol 2 printed towel, 

Tofino Towel Company. Wickaninnish printed 

towel, Tofino Towel Company. Lint and 

Honey throw pillow in mint scale, Amelia Lee 

Boutique. Indaba diamond motif pillow in gold, 

Amelia Lee Boutique. 




THE LOOKS 

(left) 

Striped Naiad jacket, Helly 

Hansen. Crystal accent necklaces, 

Zaleska. Demi-cut Karoline 

boots, Helly Hansen. The Long 

Beach Vol 2 printed towel, The 

Wickaninnish printed towel, 

Tofino Towel Company. 

(right) 

Striped Naiad jacket, Helly 

Hansen. Nine West yellow stud 

earrings, Hudson’s Bay. Brave Jin 

Bucket backpack in Black Cervo, 

Amelia Lee Boutique. Vintage 

wool hat, stylists own. 




THE LOOK 

Design Lab Lord & Taylor floral 

dress, Hudson’s Bay. Highline 

mint bomber jacket, Hudson’s Bay. 

Layered crystal necklaces, Zaleska 

Jewelry. Lauren by Ralph Lauren 

Mikenna boot in red, Hudson’s 

Bay. Limbo silver statement 

fashion ring, Traci Lynn Jewelry. 

Vintage wool hat, stylist’s own. 




THE LOOKS 

(left) 

Wawaha angel wing kimono, Amelia 

Lee Boutique. Chaser I Heart Rock n’ 

Roll shirt, Amelia Lee Boutique. Nine 

West yellow stud earrings, Hudson’s 

Bay. Vintage Levi’s denim shorts, 

stylist’s own. Crystal layered necklaces, 

Zaleska Jewelry. 

(right) 

Design Lab Lord & Taylor floral dress, 

Hudson’s Bay. Highline mint bomber 

jacket, Hudson’s Bay. Layered crystal 

necklaces, Zaleska Jewelry. 





THE LOOK 

Dress Forum black top, Amelia 

Lee Boutique. Free People black 

button up skirt, Hudson’s Bay. 

Lucky Brand hoop earrings, 

Hudson’s Bay. Lucky Brand 

layered bracelets, Hudson’s Bay. 

Crystal layered necklaces, Zaleska 

Jewelry. Kimono, vintage. Royal 

Green Crystal May Droplet ring, 

Pandora Jewelry. 




BE A SPECTACLE AT THE FESTIVAL. 

For Spring 2017, designers are giving us exactly what 

we’ve been craving – chic specs in an array of styles. 

From colorful Céline lenses, embellished Fendi frames 

and quirky Jeremy Scott asymmetrical shades, statement 

glasses are all the rage for festival season. These are our 

favorite looks from Spring 2017 runways including 

readers, frames and sunglasses that work with you to 

achieve a fresh and effortless festival look. 

Opposite - Alice +Olivia. Above (left to right) - Top: Prada, Fendi, Acme Studios. Middle: Jeremy Scott, Celine. Bottom: Thom Browne, Anya Hindmarch 






BEAUTY 

as Mother Nature intended 

GOOD FOR YOU! 


Spring - a time for new beginnings. 

The perfect season to take an 

honest and fresh look at old 

routines. You likely have a 

vanity table covered in skin 

care products and a makeup bag 

filled with cosmetics. Inspect 

each one carefully and decide 

what needs to go, what works for 

your skin and most importantly, 

what is good for your body. 

NICHE has been busy sleuthing 

all winter, finding and testing 

products that are organic or 

contain natural ingredients. We 

were honestly surprised at how 

many quality natural beauty 

products are out there and you 

will be too. We cannot wait to 

share them with you. Go on... 

turn the page already! 



BEAUTY 


FACE 

EMINENCE 

Lemon Grass Cleanser 

Olive and sunflower oils gently remove 

impurities from skin while organic and 

biodynamic herbal ingredients help 

calm and soothe. This hypoallergenic 

cream cleanser is perfect for sensitive or 

dehydrated skin. 

Organic 

eminenceorganics.com 

GOOD FOR YOU! 

PLUME SCIENCE 

Lash & Brow 

Enhancing Serum 

Its proprietary formula has 

a three-part-effect on the 

appearance of lashes and brows, 

helping them grow longer, 

thicker and fuller by keeping 

hair follicles in a prolonged 

growth stage, locking in keratin, 

moisture and key nutrients 

and protecting hair from 

environmental harm. 

Natural 

plumescience.com 

INLIGHT 

Under Eye Revive 

A decongesting, concentrated eye 

balm that targets the delicate undereye 

area to minimize puffiness and 

minimize the appearance of dark 

circles. This deeply moisturizing 

formula has been scientifically 

developed to maintain results over 

time. 

Organic 

hugyourskin.com 

CINEMA SECRETS 

Ultraluscent Setting Powder 

Enriched with antiinflammatory 

agents, this oilfree, 

ultra-fine, loose setting 

powder provides a natural 

matte finish that keeps makeup 

in place all day. 

Organic 

cinemasecrets.com 


FARMACY 

Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm 

A renewing night treatment in a 

lightweight balm that transforms 

into a gentle oil-gel that reinforces 

the skin’s natural moisture content, 

firms, tones, and reduces the 

appearance of fine lines. 

Natural 

farmacybeauty.com 

DANA’S 

PICK 

SAPPHO NEW PARADIGM 

Vegan Mascara 

Wow! It’s vegan. It’s organic. It’s 

amazing. Creates volume on my 

little lashes and lasts, but also comes 

off gently. Non smudging, with an 

added bonus of antioxidants, and you 

get high-powered eyes all day! 

Organic 

mysappho.com 

100% PURE 

Fruit Pigmented 

Mermaid Palette 

Dreamy, gorgeous colors 

inspired by mermaids, pink 

sunsets and what the ocean 

looks like when hit by sun 

rays. Colored from 100% 

natural, antioxidant and 

vitamin packed fruit and 

vegetable pigments. 

Natural 

100percentpure.com 

NUDESTIX 

Love is Louder 

Lip + Cheek Pencil 

A long-lasting, 

multitasking pencil in 

support of the Love 

is Louder project that 

delivers natural-looking 

coverage and ultra-creamy, 

soft color for cheeks and 

lips. An ultra-creamy lip 

color, lip liner, lip balm, 

and cheek color pencil in 

the Kiss and Love shades. 

Organic 

nudestix.com 

DANA HUTCHINGS 

is a business woman, writer, TV media 

personality and self-professed glamazon 

who found out the hard way what happens 

when you are not intentional about what you 

put on your skin. Watch for Dana’s column 

premiering in NICHE Summer 2017, and 

read her Journey to Natural Skin Care and 

Cosmetics at www.NICHE.style 

#NICHENATURAL 



BEAUTY 


BODY 

INDIELEE 

Lavender Chamomile 

Moisturizing Oil 

I love this! I use this oil for 

everything from removing my 

makeup to hydrating my skin. 

The smell is calming. The oil is 

not greasy, it absorbs quickly and 

works on all skin types. 

Natural 

indielee.com 

DANA’S 

PICK 

INLIGHT 

Organic Restorative Body Butter 

A rich, restorative body butter 

that sinks into skin effortlessly 

with aromas of arnica, witch hazel, 

nettle and bilberry to tone and 

restore. This super-concentrated 

formula is a glorious pampering 

treatment for the whole body. 

Organic 

hugyourskin.com 

HERBIVORE 

Detox Blue Clay + Eucalyptus 

Soaking Salts 

Formulated to detoxify your body 

and clear your mind using a blend of 

lavender and eucalyptus essential oils 

and Cambrian Blue clay. 

Natural 

herbivorebotanicals.com 

BALM BALM 

Relax All Over Body Balm 

A treat for your body with Rose 

Geranium, Mandarin, Lavender & 

Ylang Ylang essential oils to release 

tension & troubles. Suitable for 

every body. 

Organic 

balmbalm.com 


EMINENCE 

Stone Crop Gel Wash 

For those with even the 

most sensitive skin, Stone 

Crop Gel Wash washes 

away impurities without 

drying out the skin. The 

oil-free extracts help 

even skin tone to leave a 

healthy complexion. 

Organic 

eminenceorganics.com 

KOPARI 

Coconut Crush Scrub 

A coconut oil-infused brown 

sugar scrub that polishes, 

exfoliates, and hydrates dry 

skin for a gorgeous glow. 

Skin is polished, restored, and 

radiant with a sweet, milky 

coconut scent to transport you 

to the tropics. 

Natural 

koparibeauty.com 

GOOD FOR YOU! 

JUICE BEAUTY 

Green Apple Body Duo 

Exclusive organic body duo 

includes mousse hand and 

body cleanser and firming body 

moisturizer - a combination rich 

in Vitamin C and firming peptides. 

Works to clean and brighten skin, 

improve even skin ton and reveal a 

glowing, youthful complexion. 

Natural 

juicebeauty.com 

BIOTHERM 

Deo Pure Natural Protect Roll-On 

Antiperspirant 

Formulated with naturally sourced 

ingredients, this odor fighter is 

paraben free, aluminum free and 

certified by ECOCERT. Enriched 

with aloe vera it helps protect and 

soothe delicate underarm skin. 

Natural 

biotherm.com 



BEAUTY 


HAIR 

RAHUA 

Lustrous Hair Shampoo 

A wonderful all natural 

shampoo with a formula gentle 

enough for color treated hair. 

With Omega-9 rich rahua 

oil and exotic extracts, this 

shampoo is made from the most 

potent exclusive plant derived 

ingredients sustainably sourced 

from the Amazon rain forest. 

Organic 

rahua.com 

JOHN MASTERS ORGANICS 

Bourbon Vanilla & Tangerine 

Hair Texturizer 

Made with nine certified organic oils, 

this extra-strength hair texturizer is 

perfect for shaping hair into any desired 

style, from the “bed-head” look to 

smooth and silky. Gluten-free. 

Organic 

johnmasters.com 

GOOD FOR YOU! 

AVALON ORGANICS 

Strengthening Peppermint 

Conditioner 

Locks in nourishment, treats brittle 

hair and repairs elasticity with a 

medley of organic peppermint 

essential oil, babassu oil, aloe, 

arginine and vitamin E. 

Organic 

avalonorganics.com 

MERMAID HAIR 

Hair Sea Spray 

All natural hair styling spray that 

provides soft, tousled beach wavy 

hair! Enriched with sea salt, aloe, 

seaweed, algae, orange blossom 

flower and coconut extract. 

Natural 

mermaidperfume.com 


BEAUTY 


NAILS 

DR. HAUSCHKA 

NEEM NAIL & CUTICLE PEN 

A travel and purse friendly solution 

for dry, damaged cuticles. Nurturing 

oils penetrate the nail to strengthen 

and fortify while softening cuticles. 

Pen includes three tips and beveled 

cap to push back cuticles! 

Natural 

dr.hauschka.com 

KARMA ORGANIC 

Organic Nail Polish Remover 

Why subject your nails to harsh 

chemicals when this organic nail 

polisher remover does the trick 

naturally? Made with soybean oil 

and tea tree oil. 

Organic 

karmaorganicspa.com 

SPARITUAL 

Vegan Nail Polish 

We had to include a nail polish 

in this feature, and although 

we have yet to find a great allnatural 

polish, this one is pretty 

good! SpaRitual nail lacquers are 

vegan and free of DBP, toluene, 

camphor, formaldehyde and 

formaldehyde resin. Shown in 

Airhead - Pink Creme. 

Vegan 

sparitual.com 

BOTANICALS 

Hand Serum 

Exposure to sunlight, detergents and 

pollutants means hands are usually the first 

to show the signs of aging. With rose and 

frankincense, this is an amazing 99% organic 

product for your hard working hands, nails 

and cuticles. 

Organic 

botanicals.co.uk 



Eric Himel’s 

STYLISH LIFE 

SPRING 2017 

ERIC HIMEL 

is a widely known celebrity stylist, 

fashion and media personality. Himel 

attended Parson’s School 

of Design and trained under Project 

Runway’s Tim Gunn, then moved to 

Los Angeles and began his styling 

career, expanding his business across 

North America. Himel’s roster of 

celebrity clientele has included Jenny 

McCarthy, Giuliana Rancic, Pete 

Wentz, and Gabby Douglas. He’s 

best known for his signature Closet 

Purge and now leverages the online 

landscape, offering Virtual Styling 

Sessions - erichimel.com 

The world isn’t feeling easy-breezy 

right now, n’est pas? So we are 

forced to create our own breeziness. 

Luckily for us, there is a plethora 

of spring options that will take the 

weight off of your shoulders. Just 

tap your shoes together three times. 

UNDER THE BIG TOP 

Flowy airy tops can scream spring 

break in Mexico. Opt for longer 

silhouettes in un-candy colored 

hues for a more sophisticated look 

and look for special details like 

billowing sleeves and asymmetrical 

necklines. 

Oscar de la Renta 

THE 

UNBEARABLE 

LIGHTNESS 

OF BEING 

DRESS THE PART 

Light and airy doesn’t have to mean 

all bright colors and butterflies. 

The juxtaposition of dark yet fresh 

reminds us that lightness always 

lurks in the shadows. 

Carven 


YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD 

Lightweight pants require a slightly 

more structured top to balance 

each other out. The unstructured 

nature of them demands a flat shoe 

to avoid that ‘pajama bottoms with 

heels’ look. And keep them classy - 

tramp strap not required. 

COME OUT SWINGING 

In springtime, coats become more of 

an accessory and less of a necessity. 

Worn open to (happily) showcase 

what little delights lurk beneath, 

they are the punctuation of an outfit 

and the lighter the coat, the more 

the drama. 

Zimmermann 

. 

. 

. 

ERIC’S STYLE TIPS 

Sheer and white fabrics still require the right 

undergarments, sometimes even more so. Check the 

mirror before you jaunt. 

Invest in a good steamer, wrinkles in flowy materials 

come out in a jiffy! 

‘Light’ and ‘airy’ doesn’t always have to mean pastel 

colors. Try darker hues in the spring as well! 

Hellessey 



FRAGRANCES FOR 

NEW LOVE 

& SPRING ROMANCE. 

I was so smitten with fashion 

designer Tory Burch’s inspiration 

for her new fragrance (quote 

below), that I went in search of five 

more new scents that are perfect 

for spring romance - whether you 

are falling in love this season or 

simply loving yourself. 

Spring Scents 

by Emily Foley 

“If I told you that I loved you, would you hold it against me?” 

My father wrote this note to my mother, which he ran in the 

newspaper and signed ‘Love, Relentless’. My parents were 

the most romantic couple I have ever known. This fragrance 

is inspired by their love story. 

-TORY BURCH 


THIERRY MUGLER 

ANGEL NEON 

Eau de Parfum Limited Edition 

Discover the magic of an eyecatching 

bright collectible refillable 

star. A unique MUGLER invention. 

The ultimate secret of absolute 

seduction with notes of bergamot, 

red berries, vanilla and patchouli. 

CHLOÉ 

LOVE STORY 

Eau Sensuelle de Parfum Spray 

The emblematic lock flacon is 

adorned with a hand-tied ribbon, 

in a sensual Blush Pink shade. A 

love story is wrapped in colorful 

insouciance with notes of orange 

blossom, passion flower and musks. 

KATE SPADE 

WALK ON AIR 

Eau de Parfum Spray 

A unique imprint of nature which 

celebrates graceful confidence with 

a fragrant invitation to seize the day 

with notes of Linden blossom, fern, 

neroli, lily of the valley, bergamot 

and white iris. 

VIKTOR & ROLF 

BONBON 


From the makers of Flowerbomb, 

Bonbon evokes a timeless sensation 

for the woman who wears it - 

creating her own personal story 

with notes of caramel, mandarin 

and orange blossom. 

TORY BURCH 

LOVE RELENTLESSLY 


A fragrance that captures the 

euphoric feeling of falling in love, 

this irresistible scent is like a love 

letter encased in a jewel-shaped 

bottle with notes of pink pepper, 

orris and sandalwood. 

GUERLAIN 

LA PETITE ROBE NOIRE 

Eau Fraîche de Parfum Spray 

A sparkling, joyful and exhilarating 

fragrance that is caressed by the 

sensuality of apricot, dazzled by 

sun-kissed hints of pistachio, and 

enveloped in notes of white musk 

and patchouli. 




STREETS OF 

NEW YORK 

You probably remember when, 

in an episode of Sex and the City, 

Carrie Bradshaw said that “every 

year, the women of New York leave 

the past behind and look forward to 

the future. This is known as Fashion 

Week.” As NICHE celebrates Spring 

2017 and fashion weeks around 

the world (check out our Paris and 

Milan street styles feature on page 

68), we take a fun look at spring 

fashion on NYC streets, through 

the lens of innovative fashion 

photographer, Anastasia Fursova. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Anastasia Fursova @anastasiafursova 

STYLIST 

Katerina Kvacheva @katerina_kvacheva 

MODEL 

Valeria V | AL Models NY @almodelsny 

FASHION 

Prestige Moda 

FROM 

THE 

COVER 




“There is something in 

the New York air that 

makes sleep useless.” 

- SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR 



Brittany’s 

makeup bag 

Spring is here and it gives a lot of us fresh face fever! There is nothing better than seeing the leaves 

on the trees growing, temperatures rising and the sun shining! With a fresh new season upon us, 

now is the time to look at your beauty bag and stock up on some spring favorites. To save you the 

effort, I’ve listed my absolute must-haves for this time of year. 

1 2 3 

MOROCCAN OIL 

Dry Texture Spray 

Every girl wants that effortless, 

beachy, tousled hair. One of 

my hair must-haves of the 

season is texturizing spray and I 

recommend Moroccan Oil Dry 

Texture Spray. Dry hair naturally, 

add some wand waves, flip 

your head over and spray with 

texturizing spray. Shake, tease as 

required and you’re good to go! 

M.A.C 

Prep + Prime Face Oil 

A lot of women tend to forget 

that even though you are 

applying makeup, you should 

nourish your skin at the same 

time. I am loving this MAC 

essential oil right now. Apply this 

product prior to your foundation 

or add a few drops directly to 

your foundation for a truly 

hydrated and healthy glow. 

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS 

Brow Definer 

Most brow fans have already 

purchased Anastasia’s Brow 

Wiz to fill in their brows. Now, 

Anastasia has launched an eye 

pencil, Brow Definer, that is 

triangular and covers more 

surface area. Apply softly to your 

brow area and let the angle of the 

pencil lead in creating dimension 

and shape. 


BRITTANY GRAY is a 

beauty expert, entrepreneur and 

nationally recognized actress and 

television personality. She is the 

founder of Fancy Face Inc., one of 

Canada’s top luxury mobile beauty 

companies, specializing in hair and 

makeup services for weddings, 

special events, entertainment 

industry functions, and celebrity 

glamour. Online at fancyface.ca 

#WHATSINMYBAG 

4 5 6 

TOM FORD 

Bronzer Brush 05 

Spring cleaning means taking 

a good look at our makeup 

brushes! Old brushes won’t 

deliver a flawless makeup look. 

I love Tom Ford’s 05 brush. 

It’s a big, soft and luxuriously 

fluffy bronzer brush, perfect for 

bronzer or setting powder. This 

brush covers a wide surface area 

and is worth every penny. 

CHANEL 

Sheer Illuminating Fluid 

Winter and pasty skin are gone 

and it’s a good time to invest in a 

highlighter to bring the life back 

to your face. Add a few drops to 

your moisturizer, mix together 

and apply. In minutes, you will 

look dewy, glowing, fresh and 

no one will be the wiser. Try 

Chanel’s Sheer Illuminating Fluid 

in Sunkissed. 

NYX 

Butter Lipstick 

Wave goodbye to mauve and 

taupe lip shades and say hello to 

soft peachy pink tones that flatter 

most skin tones. A cheap and 

cheerful brand that is making 

waves in the beauty scene is 

NYX. Excellent price point, 

effective and well performing 

products. NYX Butter Lipstick in 

Hubba Bubba is one of my faves! 




MODEL CITIZENS 

This season we turn our attention 

to the model citizens on the streets 

of two of the most beloved fashion 

weeks – Paris and Milan. SS2017 

shows attracted high-profile 

industry insiders, taking to the 

European streets in their very best. 

An inspiring whirlwind of unique 

street styles were snapped by 

crowds of photographers outside of 

runway show venues. Join us as we 

take a look at some of our favorite 

looks from the sidewalks of spring/ 

summer 2017 fashion shows. 

FASHION WEEK EDITION 



STREET STYLE | PARIS FASHION WEEK SS2017 


Home to Chanel, Dior, Givenchy 

and other iconic Parisian fashion 

houses, Paris Fashion Week has 

gained a luxury reputation on 

the runway and on the streets. 

Delivering some of the best outfit 

inspiration from the world’s most 

stylish. With elite appearances, 

Paris Fashion Week is undoubtedly 

the height of fashion month with 

chic show-goers tapping into the 

opportunity to set themselves apart. 



One of the global “big four” fashion 

weeks, Milan is home to runway 

shows from Prada, Gucci, Fendi, 

Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Cavalli 

and more. Turning the city into a 

fashion frenzy hub, Milan shows 

more than 40 shows bi-annually 

and attracts worldwide attendees 

ready to be photographed on the 

streets of the Italian fashion capital. 


STREET STYLE | MILAN FASHION WEEK SS2017 



FIX 

by Jennifer Costanzo 

Fashion’s obsession with shoulders 

could be seen all over the Spring/ 

Summer 2017 runway shows. Many 

designers looked to the Eighties 

when dreaming of spring shows, with 

heavily embellished looks through 

ruching, puffy sleeves, singleshoulder 

dresses and body-tight 

pants. There was a heavy emphasis 

placed on the shoulder, whether it 

was heavily padded to create boxy 

shaped tops, jackets or dresses, seen 

at Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and 

Chanel. Or rather the one-shoulder 

trend, where numerous designers 

juxtaposed an exposed shoulder 

with a fully covered arm; shoulders 

were the stars of Spring 2017. 

If you thought the cold-shoulder 

trend was in the past, you could not 

have been more wrong. It is back 

and bigger than ever this season. The 

off-the-shoulder trend is still here, 

however, it has changed slightly. 

This style of one exposed shoulder 

can be for everyone. Whether you 

are on the modest side or prefer 

something sportier, there is a oneshoulder 

trend for you. This trend 

is not replacing the cold-shoulder 

trend completely; which was still 

seen on the Spring 2017 runways, 

but rather it is an evolution of the 

aesthetic. The deconstructed shirting 

trend is the more professional style 

that came out of the one shoulder 

BALENCIAGA 


SHOW A LITTLE 

SHOULDER 

TIBI 



VICTORIA BECKHAM 


MONSE 

trend. This style was seen at Victoria 

Beckham where she mismatched the 

buttons of a typical button up shirt 

causing one shoulder to be exposed. 

Another variation on the style can be 

seen at Rochas where single sleeve 

pieces were predominant. This style 

is both strong but also romantic, 

leaving one arm fully exposed while 

the other is completely covered. 

SELF-PORTRAIT 

This trend is fun and flirty, with 

inspiration taken from the Eighties 

and movies like Flashdance. This 

style may not be for everyone, and 

if it isn’t for you, go back to the off 

the shoulder trend, which was seen 

at Proenza Schouler and Diane 

Von Furstenburg, mixed with other 

Spring/Summer 2017 trends. The 

décolletage of a woman is gorgeous 

and when you add the shoulders into 

the mix it only gets better and sexier. 



STYLE 

FASHION BLOGGERS AROUND THE WORLD 

FEATURED STYLE BLOGGER 

MICHÈLE KRÜSI 

@thefashionfraction 

STYLE: 

Top: Wrangler 

Skirt: Top Shop 

Bag: Gucci 

Charm: Fendi 

Shoes: Victoria 

Sunglasses: Marc Jacob 

MOOD: 

“I think logo print tees are going to 

be a big thing this coming spring/ 

summer seasons. They’re just cool 

but at the same time very practical, 

comfortable and easy to style in 

many different ways.” 

Photographer: Joy Oelen 


Zurich, Switzerland 



Santa Catarina, Brazil 

New York, USA 

FLÁVIA DESGRANGES VAN DER LINDEN 

@fashioncoolture 

STYLE: 

Dress: Manhattan by Kellen 

Shoes: Manhattan by Kellen 

Bag: Manhattan by Kellen 

Sunglasses: Manhattan by Kellen 

KAROLINA ANTONIADES 

@thesecretstop 

STYLE: 

Dress: KK2 

Pants: Paige 

Bag: Camelia Roma 

Shoes: St Secret 

MOOD: 

“When buying spring pieces recognize your 

own style and realize that a particular 

piece has a long life and is consistent with 

who you are.” 

Photographer: Thiago Marcelino de Aguiar 

MOOD: 

“Spring is definitely in the air... 

Time to bring fashion and color back to life. 

Be bold- wear something special wherever 

you go. Life is too short to blend in”. 

Photographer: Marta McAdams 


New Delhi, India 

Pittsburgh, USA 

AKANKSHA REDHU 

@akanksharedhu 

STYLE: 

Dress: Global Desi 

Shirt: Pepe Jeans 

Shoes: Clarks 

Watch: Esprit 

Bag and Sunglasses: Dior 

Necklace: Voylla 

MOOD: 

“Cheerful patterns and colors mixed with 

a statement accessory is the perfect way to 

break away from winter neutrals.” 

Photographer: Naina Redhu 

LAUREN LONG 

@iamlaurenlong 

STYLE: 

Top: Forever 21 

Pants: Boohoo 

Shoes: Balenciaga 

Sunglasses: Galeone Deeply Italian 

Belt and Bag: Tie-Ups 

Watch: Capri Time 

MOOD: 

“Stand out or get lost in the crowd.” 

Photographer: @trumagicofficial 



by Jennifer Costanzo 

Get excited because the it color for spring is fun, 

cheery and lovable, which is something the world 

needs right now. The color of the season is yellow! 

Not sure if you can pull the shade off? Think again! 

This season there is a yellow for everyone. Seen 

on runways across New York, London, Milan and 

Paris, yellow is popping up everywhere. This color 

will indeed make an impact on your wardrobe, 

right now and through spring/summer 2017. 

The color trend forecaster, Pantone, has deemed 

‘Primrose Yellow’ one of the trending colors for 

spring 2017. This color sparkles with heat and 

vitality, inviting us into its warmth. This joyful shade 

takes us to a destination marked by enthusiasm, 

good cheer and sunny days. Even if we are not used 

to this color, take a moment to think of how the 

color can change an outfit. 

Seen at Delpozo, Jason Wu, Erin Fetherston, 

Creatures of Comfort and Kate Spade, yellow 

infused the fashion shows through an optimistic 

fashion trend. The unexpected color dominated 

the runway season. However, it was not only 

seen on the catwalk, but also on the red carpet. 

Viola Davis and Natalie Portman wore yellow 

successfully at the Golden Globes, embracing this 

pop of color through romantic silhouettes. 

ERIN FETHERSTON 

Spring 2017 

No matter where you stand with the color yellow, 

incorporate the shade into your spring and summer 

wardrobes. This color is invigorating and uplifting, 

and the different shades of yellow are bound to 

warm our hearts. As we leave the season of dark 

hues and gloomy skies, look forward to something 

sunny and joyful, through the it color this season. 

You will look spring appropriate in this color, 

whether you choose a warm mustard tone, a zingy 

lemon or a bold chartreuse. How will you add this 

fun and cheerful shade to your wardrobe? 


MAKE UP FOR EVER 

Star powder in yellow gold 

CHLOÉ 

Faye dusty yellow handbag 

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 

Petite Albion Ring 

LANCOME 

Drama liqui-pencil for eyes in soleil 

KATE SPADE 

Daisy Dreams statement ring 

VIOLA DAVIS 

wearing Michael Kors at 

2017 Golden Globe Awards 



the 

editor 

when was the last time you saw 

something for the first time? 

by Tracey Drake 

Traveling to Bali has been a dream 

of mine - to spend time enveloped 

by its ancient culture, incredibly 

friendly people and awe inspiring 

landscapes. Getting to Bali was a 

big part of the fun. Flying from 

Hong Kong, I had heard about 

some of the regional airlines with 

cramped cabins, questionable 

cuisine and frequent delays. So, I 

chose to travel with Cathay Pacific 

Airlines, from Hong Kong to 

Denpasar, Bali and it was a lovely 

flight. The cabin was spacious and 

clean, the food was regional and 

delicious and the five-hour flight 

literally flew by! 

Arriving at the Ngurah Rai 

International Airport in Denpasar, 

Bali was an assault on the senses - 

the arrivals terminal is open-air so 

the heat hits you instantly. It can 

be quite loud coming through the 

gate. There are throngs of people 

everywhere you look - some waiting 

for travelers; many trying to sell 

you transportation or tickets to a 

local attraction. Emerging from 

the crowd was a smiling Balinese 

man dressed in crisp white linen. 

He introduced himself as my 

driver, and would escort me to the 

Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay, 

EXPERIENCING THE 

FOUR SEASONS IN BALI 

He deftly gathered my luggage, 

and whisked me away into a cool 

car. I was grateful to have a driver 

navigating the frenetic streets of 

Denpasar. It was early evening 

and the city was pulsing with 

daily life. The streets were filled 

with motor scooters - literally 

thousands of them! It seemed to 

be the smartest way to navigate 

the traffic. Despite the congestion, 

I found the authenticity of the 

region to be amazing. Families 

were settled in restaurants and 

along the side of the road by food 

vendors, enjoying an evening 

meal. The colors of Denpasar 

and the melding of ancient ways 

and modern technologies is truly 

fascinating, and something every 

traveler should experience. 

About twenty five minutes 

later, and just barely outside of 

Denpasar, we arrived at the shores 

of absolute paradise. 

Four Seasons Resort Bali at 

Jimbaran Bay doesn’t feel like a 

hotel - not even remotely. It feels 

like you are staying in a traditional 

Balinese village. The welcome 

area is filled with interesting and 

tasteful Balinese furniture and 

overlooks the 35-acre oceanfront 

property. There is no “main” 

building - just luxurious villas and 

several authentic style compound 

areas that offer dining, spa, 

boutique and poolside services. 




THE FINER POINTS 

• Air Travel: Getting to the island of Bali, Indonesia is very accessible 

from most cities. Choose a reputable airline with Asian expertise, 

like Cathay Pacific to ensure a pleasant and uneventful journey. 

Also, they offer beautiful limited edition amenity kits. I now travel 

everywhere with mine - it holds my passport and boarding passes! 

• Fashion: No matter what time of the year you visit Bali, be prepared 

for hot and humid weather. Take light clothing in natural fabrics 

and light colors (dark colors shows perspiration). Better yet, leave 

lots of empty space in your suitcase and purchase clothing in 

Bali. Beautiful dresses, beach pants, cover-ups and rompers are 

available everywhere and they are very affordable. 

• Beauty: With high humidity, unless you have amazing natural curly 

hair - ponytails, chic buns and sun hats are in order here. Also 

remember to include moisturiser with a high SPF in your daily 

routine and to apply sunblock to your skin throughout the day. Don’t 

forget about your lips, back of the neck and tops of the feet! 

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Each of the 147 villas sit on a 

hillside that rolls gently to the 

waters edge. Villa viewpoints 

explode with lush greenery, 

regional flowers, white beaches 

and blue waters. The property pays 

respect to island culture; the staff 

eager to share their music, cuisine, 

and harmonious way of life. 

Our thatched roof villa was tucked 

away behind a private stone-walled 

courtyard. It featured 3,200 square 

feet of indoor/outdoor space 

that included a very large living 

building with four poster bed, 

and massive spa-like bathroom. 

Outside, there was a second open 

air living space, peaceful gardens, 

a sun deck and a private infinity 

pool that overlooked the ocean. 

The hotel offers many activities 

for its guests and I personally 

recommend the Balinese dance 

performance and taking a cooking 

class at the on-site Jimbaran Bay 

Cooking Academy. Also available 

are catamaran sailing, helisurfing, 

art workshops and daily 

yoga classes including anti-gravity 

aerial yoga with soothing views. 

If you are a foodie, you’re in 

luck. The resort restaurants serve 

exceptional regional dishes, as 

well as Western cuisine. Allow 

extra time at breakfast to enjoy 

live musicians playing Balinese 

bamboo xylophones and to try 

the organic black quinoa and acai 

porridge, and hot Pecatu breakfast. 

Our departure from Jimbaran Bay 

came too soon, and I longed for 

more of this immersive feeling. So, 

we called Uber (yes Uber! and it 

cost just $160,500Rp or $12 USD) 

and traveled ninety minutes up 




island to Four Seasons Resort Bali 

at Sayan - located just outside the 

popular Indonesian town of Ubud, 

made famous by the movie Eat, 

Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts. 

Indonesia’s Ubud region is 

magical. Landlocked in the middle 

region on the island of Bali, it 

has lush dense tropical forests, 

meandering rivers, a quaint 

town, interesting architecture 

and genuine sensibility. Four 

Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan 

considered all of these elements of 

Balinese culture, and then built a 

magnificent resort. 

Hugging the Ayung River, and 

embracing the existing rice 

fields, you know you have arrived 

somewhere different, and special 

and considerate, as you are 

welcomed to the property by one 

of the most awe-inspiring, jaw 

dropping and famous pieces of 

architecture in the world. Referred 

to as the rice bowl (see photo on 

page 92), you cross a wooden 

bridge that seemingly floats over 

the Sayan Valley and arrive at the 

massive elliptical lotus pond that 

is filled with Koi fish and water 

lilies. It is masterful and alluring. 

The resort has just 18 suites in the 

pavilion and 42 private villas tucked 

away amidst stunning natural 

beauty. From the accommodation 

to the dining rooms, everything 

was done thoughtfully with rich 

teak furniture and exotic hand 

woven fabrics. 

Our villa was so unique. The lotus 

ponds and meditation area on 

the roof (at street level) revealed 

a staircase that led down to the 

privacy of our riverfront Balinese 

villa. Once again, the exquisitely 

decorated bedroom and massive 

spa bathroom were housed in one 

building, next to an outdoor living 

room with patio and private pool. 

The design touches in the dining 

and spa pavilion, including the 

artwork, multi-story floating 

staircase and Balinese antiquities 

are worthy of your time. 

A guide took us on the Rice 

Bowl Journey Walk, showing us 

around the 7-hectare property on 

foot. It was a memorable way to 

experience the working rice fields, 

surrounding jungle, a thousand or 

more bird species (along with a few 

really big spiders!), river life and to 

see the lotus petal Dharma Shanti 

Bale for yoga and meditation. 

The walk ended at the Sacred 

River Spa, where I reveled in their 

signature Rice and Spice treatment 

that began with a body scrub using 

organic rice flour and freshly 

crushed wild ginger, followed by a 

full body massage - during which 



time I was lulled to sleep by the 

natural rhythmic melodies outside 

the river-facing treatment room. 

It is true. 

Sunshine and tropical splendor 

can be had at numerous resorts, in 

many countries around the world. 

However, I promise you... they 

will not compare to this. Having 

stayed at Four Seasons hotels 

many times before, I thought I 

knew what to expect. Wrong. Four 

Seasons Resorts at Jimbaran Bay 

and Sayan are other worldly - a 

resort experience that provides 

the amenities you want, but in a 

setting that respects and honors 

its regional culture and invites you 

to come along, to open your mind 

and heart to the Balinese way of 

life. You really must go. 


The Case for Better Travel. 

www.raden.com 


STYLE MAKER

JACKIE KENNEDY. A woman who defined a generation. A First 

Lady who captivated the world. A mother who reinvented modern 

parenting. A trend setter who stayed true to herself. A style maker. 

by Josie Saldat 



In the spotlight of media and 

politics, Jackie Kennedy paved a 

pathway of her own – becoming a 

timeless fashion icon. As the First 

Lady in the arms of John F. Kennedy, 

Jackie stood out from other iconic 

women of the time for her polished 

take on sixties fashion. To this day, 

she is still internationally known as 

“America’s most elegant First Lady”. 

Born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in 

1929 in New York, Jackie spent 

her early career years as a reporter 

and photographer before marrying 

Kennedy in 1953. With a jaw that 

could cut diamonds and a neck 

adorned in pearls, she always dressed 

the part, making proper dressing 

seem effortless from the moment 

she became America’s leading 

lady. It was not long before Jackie 

Kennedy was noted as a defining 

fashion trend setter of the 1960s. 


The “Jackie” look was everywhere 

– big glasses, French couture and 

exquisite shift dresses were imitated 

worldwide. After pairing up with 

American-based designer, Oleg 

Cassini to create over 300 outfits, 

Cassini earned his title as the First 

Lady’s “Secretary of Style” for his 

designs that contributed to her 

iconic style. Jackie also popularized 

designs by one of her former 

classmates, Lilly Pulitzer. Jackie 

Kennedy was featured in LIFE 

magazine donning one of Pulitzer’s 

shift dresses and it soon became 

known as Pulitzer’s most famous 

dress, “The Jackie Dress”. Jackie 

Pearls are always 

appropriate. 

also favored French designers 

Chanel, Givenchy and Dior. 

Her signature style was achieved 

with well-tailored skirts and 

matching gloves that have been 

adored for decades after her 

departure from the White House. 

One of her most recognizable 

outfits was the pink skirt suit 

and pillbox hat worn the day her 

husband was assassinated. The suit 

became a symbol of an extremely 

dark day in American history. 



While off-duty on vacation, Jackie 

Kennedy always seemed to capture 

an essence of effortless perfection 

at its very best – something any 

woman would strive to acquire. 

It was during her travels with 

Kennedy to Central and South 

America and Europe that she 

became famous for her natural 

beauty, travel style, knowledge of 

languages and liberating sixties 

style with capri pants and bare 

feet. While traveling, Jackie also 

conquered the simplistic power of 

monochromatic, a look that she 

embraced for many years to follow. 


Back home at the White House, 

Jackie spent her days horseback 

riding and being a pioneer at parenting 

her children. Her humble 

and down to earth approach to 

life translated into her daily style 

choices. It was inevitable that her 

equestrian attire and matching outfits 

with her children would gain 

popularity for women in the 60’s. 

With her voluminous coif, head 

scarves and elbow length gloves, 

Jackie marched through the Kennedy 

era with class and impeccable 

faultless frocks, making her one of 

the best-dressed women of all time. 

I am a 

woman above 

everything else.



LIGHT BULB 

MOMENT AT NYFW 

MARC JACOBS SS 2017 

Marc Jacobs wouldn’t know how to 

orchestrate a boring fashion show - even 

if you paid him to try. It is why we love 

him. For Spring/Summer 2017, he threw 

a heated rave on the catwalk at New 

York Fashion Week, and it was intense 

and frenetic and wonderful. Sky high 

models sported candy cotton dreadlocks, 

frothy short frocks, delicious denim, and 

a dizzying array of coats including this 

1970s inspired patchwork trench. 

NINE 

MARC JACOBS SPRING 2017 


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