5 Inspiring Women You Should Follow on Snapchat

5 Inspiring Women You Should Follow on Snapchat

In a conscious effort to fill my Snapchat feed with more women that are funny, intelligent and oh-so inspirational, I came across five accounts I thought I'd share with you as they've now become my daily latest obsession. Maybe it's the way they give me extra motivation on crappy days or simply because I thrive on surrounding myself with other career girls and aspire to succeed as much as they do in life, but there is defintely something to learn from these fabulous women's ever-growing presence on the social app.

Whether they inspire my fashion sense, challenge my knowledge, motivated me to work harder and be more creative everyday, these women definitely did something different to me and I religiously follow their thoughts and share insights on their lives, and I firmly believe you should to.

As for little me (if you haven't already!), you can follow my daily activities on Snapchat @TheOfficialPBTH!

MICHELLE OBAMA, FIRST LADY OF UNITED STATES

@MichelleObama

As of Summer 2016, America's very own First Lady decided to hop on board the Snapchat train so users can see a behind-the-scenes look at her life in the White House. In addition to showcasing her daily activites, including tours of the White House Kitchen Garden (the First Lady is all about coming up with new and fun ways to stay healthy and active!), Obama has been uploading to Snapchat some of the best moments from her recent 'Let Girls Learn' trip to Liberia, Morocco and Spain, in an effort to engage directly with young people on the platform and promote her latest initiative focusing on helping women all-around the world better to better their education. With her account going by her personal name, you can certainly expect Obama to keep the account after she leaves the White House, which to me, sounds like major YASS!

CHRISELLE LIM, FOUNDER OF THE CHRISELLE FACTOR

@ChriselleLim

Los Angeles-based fashion blogger and very definition of a modern momtrepreneur, Chriselle's Snapchat provides a glimpse into her personal and professional life. When she's not running her insanely successful blog, The Chriselle Factor, Lim is playing mom to beautiful baby Chloe (cute name huh?) which she frequently features on the photo/video sharing app, in between snaps of in-flight skincare demos and partnership with world-renown brands such as Chanel and Dior. She tends to get very upclose and personal with her fans, sharing the ups and downs of her everyday life and emphasizing on the fact that her life isn't the highlight reel of Instagram all the time, which is something I absolutely adore!

KYLIE JENNER, FOUNDER OF KYLIE COSMETICS

@Kylizzlemynizzl

Kylie Jenner is undounbtly the queen of Snapchat! The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has become known for the constant play-by-play of her personal life which includes clips and pics of really, everything, from her latest hair dye, to singing lessons with BFF Pia Mia, to videos of her adorable pups, to the meticulous process of creating and managing her own beauty line... She dedicates a large chunk of her day to keeping her fans up to date with the newest additions to her now wide range of lip kits and eyeshdow palettes available at KylieCosmetics.com. She even posted some behind-the-scenes moments spent at the laboraties in which her beauty products are concieved, assembles and packaged.

DANIELLE BERNSTEIN, FOUNDER OF WE WORE WHAT + SECOND SKIN OVERALLS

@WeWoreWhat

For those looking for daily chic inspiration, look no further... The face behind ultra-popular blog We Wore What, Danielle Bernstein takes to Snapchat her stylish adventures out-and-about in the Big Apple. The one thing I love the most about her account is that she often presents outfits from outside her blog, which to my surprise are mostly from affordable stores such as Express and H&M. She makes a case of bringing us along her daily busy schedule, including meetings with brands, press dinners and media trips, as well as showing us around her extremely enviable home, even taking us to her laser hair removal spa and of course, introducing her pup, Bleecker the frenchie.

EVA CHEN, HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS AT INSTAGRAM 

@TheEvaChen212

Former editor in chief of Lucky, Eva Chen has become one of the fashion and beauty industry's leading voices and she is now taking her ever-astonishing knowledge on, well, everything in life, to Snapchat. Without a doubt, one of the most adored and inspirational women in Fashion, Chen snaps might mean a trip to a high-end designer event on one day and some shots of her favorite meal, her latest mani colour or a new beauty product she likes, the next day. Even if you don’t love fashion, Eva Chen’s Snapchat is brimming with fun captions, silly sketches on even sillier photos, her inafmous Eva Chen cab pose and hilarious pics of her baby girl, whose birth was even announced via the app.

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meet Mark Zunino .. the 21st century designer

meet Mark Zunino .. the 21st century designer

Here’s the recipe of the day: add a dash of Bob Mackie, a pinch of Elie Saab, a skosh of Vera Wang and a smidgeon of Adrian or maybe Orry Kelly, then, generously combine with a healthy dose of wow, stir vigorously and get the absolutely sexy, somewhat traditional and thoroughly modern Mark Zunino. Mr. Zunino has managed to fearlessly and deftly combine old world glamour, theatricality and time honored techniques to offer his take on stand out fashion; no matter if walking down the aisle, attending a black tie gala, taking center stage or strutting and preening on the red carpet.

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As you will read, here is a Los Angeles based designer who has managed to find his place within, not one, not two but three hugely competitive areas of the business we call fashion. He is first and foremost a couturier/createur in the truest sense as a vast majority of what he does is made to measure, whether it be for blushing brides, private clients or red carpet luminaries. He has set himself apart by creating bridal gowns which allow the bride to be chic, sexy and yet traditional; name another who does this, I dare you! Pssst ... don’t tell anyone but there is soon to be a capsule “couture” collection available at one of our most prestigious retail establishments! ... stay tuned!

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It is a rarity in today’s sphere of fashion to find a designer who sketches, drapes and fits their own designs let alone possess the entire skill set. To compound or maybe even magnify his abilities,  this multitalented designer does it all without the easy access to the ateliers of Paris and without the extensive staffs that so many of his peers have at their fingertips; remember he is in Beverly Hills not Paris and nor Milan nor Beirut. 

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So now I introduce you to a modern master of the art and craft of fashion in his own words:

Jeffrey Felner: Can you give us a sort of snapshot biography in terms of how you arrived at where you are today?

 Mark Zunino: My career started on a fluke referral from a professor of mine while attending Pepperdine University, I was asked if I would interview with Nolan Miller and Aaron Spelling. I accepted the interview and ended up getting the assistant design position. After my decision to depart from my studies in architecture, I took on a full-time position with Nolan Miller Inc. After several years of employment, I was asked to be a partner with Nolan Miller and eventually took over the company, after my independent label had been established.

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JF: You cover a diverse range of clients; can you speak to who each category addresses and what makes them unique in their respective marketplace?

MZ: My clientele is extremely diverse, ages ranging from 16yrs - 76 yrs. young. We cater to a range of economical levels while keeping the highest quality possible in each category: With the couture end of my work, we cater to very affluent internationally based women, designing entire wardrobes as well as special occasion pieces. I also have a well-established celebrity clientele, having been fortunate to have started with A-listers such as Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor, through today’s celebs such as Angelina Jolie, Sofia Vergara and Jennifer Lopez. The bridal portion of my brand is also accounts for a large part of my time as it, encompasses my Couture Bridal Collection as well as MZ2, a diffusion collection produced in China. Finally, at a moderate level, I have a more affordable collection of daywear sold on QVC which caters to those ladies who opt to shop form the comfort of their homes or via their home computer.

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JF: You do made to measure, red carpet, bridal and stage costumes, can you speak to the challenges of each as well as what your influences/inspirations are for each?

MZ: Whether working on garments for made-to-measure, red carpet, bridal or stage, the challenge and inspirations are the same… To design progressive and feminine clothing that contour and reshape a woman's body, making everyone look and feel sexy and confident. My inspiration comes from everything and anything around me. The creative process never takes a break. Creativity is continually in motion.

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JF: If you could invite any 5 people to dinner who would they be and why?

MZ: Elizabeth Taylor because she was so progressive in thinking and very independent. She truly cared for the well-being of mankind without prejudice. She was one of my favorite women to have worked with.
Coco Chanel because she was revolutionary in influencing fashion and was a true survivor. She blazed her own trail regardless of others opinion. Rihanna because she’s the next name on my “wish-list” to become a new and recurring client; I love her fiercely rebellious and independent nature.  My Father because I would love for him to see what he was so instrumental in helping me accomplish, with the love, encouragement, drive and confidence he so unconditionally gave to me. Lastly, but surely not least would be my mother because she was equally instrumental in my journey and because she would give anything to be with my father one more time.

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JF: If you could choose any collaboration or project who or what would it be and why?

MZ: If I could collaborate with anyone, it would be to collaborate with Paco Rabanne. I had the pleasure of spending a few days with him in Russia a few years back and was mesmerized by his unique confidence in marching to the beat of his own drum in the business of fashion. Even when the industry labeled him eccentric and a bit crazy, at times yet to this day, his timeless aesthetic is as unique and contemporary as the day he first started.

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www.markzunino.com

NICK VERREOS BOOK...."Nick Verreos: A Passion For Fashion" Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com NOW!!!

NICK VERREOS BOOK...."Nick Verreos: A Passion For Fashion" Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com NOW!!!

"A Passion For Fashion: Achieving Your Fashion Dreams One Thread at a Time" 

I am so excited to announce that I have written a book--along with my partner David Paul--entitled "A Passion For Fashion: Achieving Your Fashion Dreams One Thread at a Time". It is due to be released officially in late August but it is available for pre-order NOW (!) on Amazon.com.



The book encompasses my Guide to achieving your fashion dreams, using my own biographical anecdotes on my early "Passions for Fashion"--from my early childhood growing up in Caracas Venezuela to then attending FIDM, to working in the fashion industry for about a decade before staring my own line and yes, being cast on "Project Runway". For those "Project Runway" fans, there is an entire chapter devoted to my time on Season 2 of that show plus being part of "Under The Gunn", with lots of "Inside Dish".

Nick Verreos with models in his NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos designs

In my new book "Nick Verreos: A Passion For Fashion", I will share my Love for Fashion while giving you insightful Tips and Tricks on how to get the most out of the Fashion Industry and ultimately achieving your dreams as well as helping you learn how to harness your passion for fashion, help young fashionistas maximize their time at design school, as well as preparing for a life in the industry and even starting their own business.

Designer Nick Verreos and models in NIKOLAKI gowns

If you are thinking of studying fashion, becoming a fashion designer or are just curious about fashion, this book will soon become your Fashion Encyclopedia. I have also included an entire chapter on Sketching and How-To-Sketch exercises to teach you how to do Flat Sketches, Fashion Illustrations plus much, much more!

 Nick Sketching Tips & Tricks: Learn How To Draw Fashion Illustrations, Faces and Technical Fashion Flat Sketches

Pre-Order your copy of "A Passion For Fashion" by Nick Verreos and David Paul HERE!

DESIGN COMPETITION // ANDAM FASHION AWARD X CHANEL

DESIGN COMPETITION // ANDAM FASHION AWARD X CHANEL

ANDAM will award, acting through a national commission to a French or foreign designer willing to present his/her collection of garments during the Fashion Week shows in Paris:

250,000 € GRAND PRIZE

90,000 €  FIRST COLLECTIONS PRIZE

30,000 €  FASHION ACCESSORIES PRIZE

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FEBRUARY 9 TO APRIL 20, 2015

The fashion designers submit their application form for the ANDAM FASHION AWARDS including company information (structure, team, turnovers, points of sales,…) cookbooks of their previous collections, as well as a business plan describing their business and creative strategies for the next two years.

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APRIL 20 TO THE BEGINNING OF MAY 2015

Jury members review all applications submitted by eligible candidates and select the nominees who will be announced by press beginning of May.

3

BEGINNING OF MAY 2015 TO THE END OF JUNE 2015

The finalists work closely with the ANDAM team on their final project which will be presented to the jury. They need to enrich their dossier with sketches of their next collection and a detailed business plan explaining the perspectives of strategic development which will be offered to the brand thanks to ANDAM financial support and privileged mentoring.

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BEGINNING OF JULY 2015: THE JURY MEETING

The jury meeting will take place on July 10th, 2015. The nominees are interviewed by and present looks from past or/and prototypes of their upcoming collections to the jury, during 10 to 15 minutes. The two fellowship winners, elected by simple majority, will be officially announced at the end of the Nationale Commission.

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END OF STEPEMBER 2015

In September will take place the fellowship winners shows and the ANDAM prize ceremony, major events of Paris Fashion Weeks.

Go here for more info and for submissions to the Andam Fashion Award.

DESIGN COMPETITION // VOGUE ITALY + ALTAROMA - WHO IS ON NEXT 2015

DESIGN COMPETITION // VOGUE ITALY + ALTAROMA - WHO IS ON NEXT 2015

TALENT SCOUTING PROJECT

Who is on Next?, the prestigious talent scouting project that aim at supporting MADE IN ITALY has entered its second decade. Following the success of the first ten editions, WION keeps on scouting and promoting young designers to give space and opportunities to the new generation of creatives, with the prerequisite that the entire production has to be MADE IN ITALY, keeping up Italy’s distinctive high level of creativity and professionalism. The eleventh edition of WION is about to kick off. The competition through the years has discovered successful designers such as Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi, Gabriele Colangelo, Marco De Vincenzo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Max Kibardin, Arthur Arbesser, Stella Jean, Paula Cademartori, MSGM and many more.

Competition areas are:

Women’s RTW

Accessories (bags, shoewear, hats, jewerly).

PARTICIPANTS

The competition is open to:

1) All Italian talents who:


- produce a small collection independently in Italy and have minimum distribution in place;


- have already produced up to two/three collections but were unable to take their activity to the next level due to lack of funds;

2) All non-Italian talents who:


- are based in Italy;


- already produce their own collection in Italy and have minimum distribution in place;


- have already produced up to two/three collections but were unable to take their activity to the next level due to lack of funds.


HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to submit:

- an application form accompanied by the agreement to the acceptance of the Regulations available for downloading at www. altaroma.it;


- brand profile;

- designer profile;


- pictures of their creations, videos in DVD format of their presentations or any other material related to the applicant’s collection;

- moodboard, sketches, images, texts to describe and explain your style and the choices related to the new S/S 2016 collection;

- a video in DVD format (max 3 min) through which the applicant introduces him/herself and presents the collection in the style of a TV interview;


- addresses of stores to whom the applicant has sold or presented his/her creations or a presentation by retailers, journalists, designers or entrepreneurs who have already examined the collection;

The enclosed material accompanying the application shall be submitted both in Italian and English. On paper and electronic format. Submitted material will not be returned.

All the material must be submitted (at one’s own expenses)  by and no later than April, 1st 2015 by post or courier to the address: Altaroma - Progetto WHO IS ON NEXT?  DONNA Via dell’Umiltà 48, 00187, Rome. (Applications must be postmarked by April, 1st 2015 or will not be taken into consideration)

For further information write to whoisonnext@altaroma.it

COMMITTEE AND JURY

 A Committee will head over the selection of candidates, while the judging panel,  made up of the same members of the Committee plus a number of fashion insiders  (Italian and international business owners, distributors and retailers) and of members of the Italian and international press, will name the winners.

By June, 6th 2015 up to twelve finalists will be nominated in a definitive decision by the Committee. The results will be communicated by letter to all finalists and, subsequently, announced by means of a press release and published on the website dedicated to the project

 At the request of the Committee, the finalists shall attend a meeting either in Milan or Rome in the required time and at their own expenses.

 Among the short-listed finalists, the Commission will nominate up to three winners in a final decision chosen on the basis of their originality and creativity.The Committees reserves the right to declare no winner

PRESENTATION

During a trunk-show taking place in July 2015 edition the Committee will examine the finalists’ collections providing a preliminary technical evaluation.
Then, all the finalists will present their mini-collections S/S 2016 (12 outfits) to press and buyers with a collective runway show/presentation or will take part in an event hosted and curated by the project’s Organizers.
In relation to this specific event only, accommodation, transportation and presentation expenses will be settled by the Organizers within a pre-established budget. Subsequently a maximum number of three winners will be announced.

AWARDS

The winners will be awarded with:


- a feature in Vogue Italia dedicated to them and their creations, shot by an internationally renowned photographer;


- reports and articles on TV, specialized magazines and newspapers thanks to the support of a dedicated Press Office;


- the necessary support to identify the companies that may be interested in producing and distributing the winners’ creations

yoox.com – the leading fashion, design and art multi-brand virtual store, as the Online Retail & Media Partner of WION 2015 will give the winners the chance to create, present and sell a look or item from their new spring/summer 2016 collection in over 100 countries that will be also available to purchase online concurrently with the event to be held in September during Milan Fashion Week.

For further information on the General Regulation and on promotion go to www.altaroma.it and www. vogue.it