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06 Jun

#Foodie Favorites: 10 Instagram Feeds That Will Leave You Hungry For More

It's not uncommon to find ourselves scouring our addictive social feeds for inspiration on color and other stimulating content, and more often than not, glimpses of amazingly-styled food seep through. From color to texture, to stories, there are true food artists out there creating fantastic visual artworks that even evoke tastes and smells through...

16:22 / lifestyle / IDF Editors

21 Jan

Remembering Frida: A Modern Fashion Homage

Since my first year in college, I've been deeply interested in the story and work of Frida Kahlo. I found her paintings, often characterized by autobiographical elements, to be such a fascinating mix of surrealism and her powerful narrative. Her character was instantly engraved in my mind. One of the most...

20:00 / creativity / lifestyle / IDF Editors

05 Nov

A Work Of Art: Artful Baroque Style That’s Fit For Royalty

Inspired by a deep love of art, our style team created a visual homage to Baroque Artists, with a stylish twist. In an editorial story worthy of royalty, deep hues, contrasting layers, and dramatic makeup were combined to create an undeniably dramatic scene. (Yes, we did Games of Thrones before it was...

13:00 / arts + culture / creativity / lifestyle / IDF Editors

05 Oct

Windblown: The Most Beautiful and Surprising Colors for Fall Fashion

Fall fashion gets a jolt of modern. In a whirlwind of unexpected layers, pops of color and playful prints, one can easily get swept away. TALENTS: Photography: Tania Quintanilla Photo assistant: Rudy Arocha Model: Taylor Lovelace Wardrobe stylist: Graham Cumberbatch Wardrobe assistant: Kathryn Garza Hair Stylist: Ted Sabol-Williams Makeup artist: Clarissa Luna Green leaf pants by St.John ($695; Julian Gold)....

13:00 / creativity / lifestyle / IDF Editors

05 Sep

I Spy Style: Inspiration To Achieve 007 Style Status

Sharp, sophisticated and buttoned up: the essentials for the international jet-setter. Inspired by James Bond (and with the help of a very friendly neighbor who let us borrow his beautiful vintage ride) the fashion team created a highly sophisticated men's shoot. Layered in luxurious pieces carefully selected by our uber-jazzy stylish,...

13:00 / creativity / lifestyle / IDF Editors

05 Aug

Less Is More: A Stylish and Progressive Expression of Minimalism

The most important element of the shoot is the inherent celebration of 'less'. Many readers have come to expect extravagance and overly complicated sets for editorial fashion shoots; heavily ornamented outfits; over-the-top hair and makeup. It can overpower our senses. It can overload the brain. Sometimes we need to cleanse the...

15:00 / creativity / lifestyle / IDF Editors

05 Jul

Golden Mirage: A Modern Vision of Shine, Shimmer and Yummy Gold Jewelry

Combining unexpected colors, unique shapes, and shimmering metals, this beauty story captured the sleeker side of gold jewelry. Pieces of various weights and sizes were combined beautifully and layered to create variety. Meanwhile, the dark fabrics in the shot created a beautiful contrast when paired with the sultry shimmer applied to the model's...

16:00 / creativity / lifestyle / IDF Editors

Remembering Frida: A Modern Fashion Homage

A Work Of Art: Artful Baroque Style That’s Fit For Royalty

Windblown: The Most Beautiful and Surprising Colors for Fall Fashion

I Spy Style: Inspiration To Achieve 007 Style Status

Less Is More: A Stylish and Progressive Expression of Minimalism

Golden Mirage: A Modern Vision of Shine, Shimmer and Yummy Gold Jewelry

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