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Your Weekend Playlist, Courtesy of The Garden
Music 3.13.2020 By Essence Moseley Photos By Essence Moseley The twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears (The Garden) first paved their way onto the music scene in 2011, and then with the release of their debut album The Life and Times of a Paperclip in 2013. Shortly after, the born and raised Orange County duo gained major popularity; with additional EP’s and singles, the brothers graced the runway shows of Yves Saint Laurent and Hugo Boss.
Your Weekend Playlist, Courtesy of Cowgirl Clue
Music 11.1.2019 By Essence Moseley Photos By Essence Moseley Before she’s off to tour, we got a chance to catch up with Cowgirl Clue, the once before electronic DJ who’s paving her way as the ice princess of glittery synths and pop jams. Her release of Icebreaker earlier this year includes tracks like “Tainted,” “Icebreaker”, and “A Figure 8” that have an upbeat tempo you just can’t sit down to. Milk sat down with her to chat more about her debut album and her greatest musical influences.
Here’s What You Missed At iii Points Fest 2019
Music 3.1.2019 By Essence Moseley Photos By Essence Moseley As festival season approaches, Miami came in strong with their annual iii Points. Over a span of three days, they rounded up all time favorites like, SZA, Tyler the Creator, and Erykah Badu—while also including local DJs and other underground artists. iii Points has been paving their way, but they’ve definitely made their mark this season.
“Boys Like Me” Is An Exploration of Male Femininity
Art 2.14.2019 By Essence Moseley Happy Valentine’s Day, fam. We’re taking a peak at how love & beauty are expressed within the Milk community; below, Essence Moseley and Aalany McMahan bring together some men in the Milk community to talk about male femininity in a world of gender stereotypes. A genuine exploration of male femininity is still rare in a society that emphasizes traditional masculinity.
On Our Radar: Meet Yazmine Rosario
Music 1.24.2019 By Essence Moseley Photos By Essence Moseley Yazmine Rosario is a certified triple threat—the 19-year-old, Florida native has begun to make a name for herself in the industries of music and fashion as a multi-talented DJ, model, and stylist. Despite her age, the artist already has brands like American Eagle and Converse under her belt, and has even made it onto the runways of New York Fashion Week.
Meet The Tyler, The Creator-Approved Artist Collaborating With Converse
Art 12.11.2018 By Essence Moseley Photos By Essence Moseley Meet The Tyler, The Creator-Approved Artist Collaborating With Converse Known on Instagram as Wyyacht, Wyatt Navarro is the artist putting together cool art for brands like Converse (when he isn’t behind or in front of the camera). Just recently, he did an exclusive collab with the shoemaker, showcasing his quirky drawings on a pair of simple cream-colored ‘70s high tops.
Meet The Designer Immortalizing Activists Like Angela Davis
“We know the road to freedom has always been stalked by death.” The words of Angela Davis are emblazoned in the collective American memory of the famed activist and author, and now, they’re also imprinted on clothing created by Tyrea Seals, whose work is inspired by the unapologetic, cut throat messaging borne out of the struggles POC have endured. When he’s not skating around the streets of Los Angeles, modeling for Utmost Co., or making short videos off of his camcorder, he’s making tees.
Aalany McMahan Talks Her Love of VHS & Capturing Teen Spirit on Film
Meet the one woman machine with a video camera. Chilling in her bedroom surrounded by 70’s silver metallic fringe, vintage Playboy and Cashbox magazines, and her very own VHS tapes, it’s easy to see Aalany McMahan’s appreciation for all things vintage, and the influence of those references is clear in her short films. The 19-year-old videographer has an eye for capturing teens exuding confidence and good spirit.
This Odd Future-Endorsed Skate Crew Is Taking Over East LA
Meet the Odd Future-affiliated skate crew known as Illegal Civilization. If you’re fooled by the mischievous name, don’t be—this kick-ass brand knows how to mix business with pleasure. Whether it’s designing clothes, producing films, or putting together tours, Illegal Civilization has their hand in just about every creative field that suits their fancy. We’re here for it. Over the weekend, Illegal Civ brought the heat at The Berrics, situated right on the outskirts of East LA.
These Hair Tools Cause The Most Damage
It’s undeniable that most of us all want thick, long, and healthy hair. Little do we know, however, that even the simplest of hairstyles are furthering us from achieving healthy hair. Yup, in trying to get the perfect hairstyle, you’re probs causing breakage from the tools you’re using.
The Curly Girl's Guide To Going Natural
As a fellow curly girl, I know the struggle of trying to tame that mane. I’ve done it all! The frying, dying, and even shaving! Yes, I regret all of it, but it was a learning experience. And through these dark stages, I’ve developed methods of recovery. Lately, the natural look has been in full effect on Instagram. But desired curls aren’t achieved overnight. If you plan on transitioning from heat damaged curls to bouncy ringlets, there’s going to be a few obstacles you’ll wanna brace yourself for.
7 free ways to make your current wardrobe fall ready
Although summer is over, that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your shorts, dresses, or crop tops. But don’t freak out – some of the pieces in your closet can be versatile enough for any season. Yup, there are some easy tricks to turning your wardrobe autumn-appropriate with little-to-no-spending. There’s no need to go indulge in a shopping spree, because we’ve gathered 7 free ways to make your wardrobe fall ready. Belts are going to be your best friend this season.
Beauty Guru Teni Panosian's Tips For Makeup Rookies - Galore
Teni Panosian is one of our fave beauty gurus, but that’s not all she is. She makes tutorials on her popular af YouTube channel for makeup, hair and home decor – but it doesn’t even stop there. She also runs her own blog called Miss Maven which covers everything that a girl might need from style to travel. We talked to Teni about her inspirations and asked her for some of the beauty secrets that you won’t find anywhere else. When did you first start wearing makeup?
Jena Freidman Will Take Over Our Twitter To Live Tweet The Debate Tonight - Galore
If you’ve ever been on Twitter during a presidential debate, you know that sh*t gets cray. Considering how insane this election has already been, we can only imagine the sh*t that’s going to go down at tonight’s debate between Trump and Clinton. But for those of you who aren’t into watching the debate, need comedic relief, or are too broke too afford cable, don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
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