INSPIRE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS [I.C.E]
“INTERNATIONAL” ISSUE
VOL 22
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SHOPTIQUE Everyone loves boutique shopping. They always have signature pieces that you just can’t find anywhere else. There are boutiques all over the world. Most people simply stumble upon them through there own shopping adventures. Most boutiques don’t have large online platforms… so how do you find them? Shoptiques. com brings boutique shopping online. It is a one-of-a kind online destination for discovering and exploring local boutiques across the world! The site lets you instantly jet set from New York to Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and beyond to shop the best-kept secret boutiques beloved by locals and the savviest shoppers.
Shoptiques.com was founded with a rebellious objective
to provide unique boutique clothing online, so no one has to ever look like anyone else. Their live by motto being, “Be yourself. Be different” because they believe every woman is beautiful in who she is.
Shoptiques.com was founded by Olga Vidisheva, if
asked where she is from she will most likely say “the world.” She has attended some of the top schools and travels the world, frequently sharing her story of how she started Shoptiques.com. As she states, it all started with a pair of shoes in Paris…
Walking down the streets of Paris, you can’t help but be
fascinated by the fashion, architecture, style and… boutiques! That was perhaps my first exposure to a tiny boutique with the friendliest, most stylish owner. It was years ago, but I remember stumbling upon it as if it was yesterday—and once the owner pointed out a pair of shoes by Phoebe Cham Pour Schu, I knew I couldn’t leave empty-handed! Sitting in their beautiful box with a handcrafted bow, they became the perfect memory to take from Paris.… And take I did! I always wanted to go back to Paris to that little shop, but I’ve discovered wonderful little boutiques right here experience: beautiful hard-to-find, hand-selected fashion and knowledgeable style advice from the owners who know how to make you look beautiful and unique.
This is how the idea for Shoptiques.com came about:
how could we grant women immediate access to the most stylish boutiques and bring them the same intimate experience and curated pieces online. If you live far away, are time-starved, or simply want to discover new boutiques, Shoptiques.com is your one-stop destination for the best boutiques online.
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in the United States. They all seem to bring the same amazing
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Image courtesy of Sharon Leal.
She’s the woman who left us at the edge of our seats, before Fifty Shades of Grey that is… in the almost too hot to handle romantic drama, Addiction. She sent us through a world wind of emotions starring in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?, Why Did I Get Married Too?, as well as This Christmas. However, Leal is best known for her role in Dream Girls alongside Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx. The multi-talented Sharon Leal is an actress, dancer, singer, but first and foremost, a mother. Leal prides herself in being a good mother to her young son, wanting to leave behind a legacy and positive pathway for him to one day follow. With a slew of accolades behind her from the Screen Actors Guild awards, to the Broadcasting Film Critics Association, she is doing just that and so much more. Never one to settle, Leal continues to push the envelope as she stars in the upcoming film, 1982, which sparked her interest due to the impact of drugs and hardship her character has to go through -in contrast to the glamorous characters she is often known to play. RAINE: In your recent movie Addicted, you play a sex addicted woman, trying to balance two different lives. How did you prepare for such a unique role? LEAL: I tried to limit it and make it about the disease itself. It’s an interesting thing because I wanted to give some gravity to the fact that this is a disease that really exists. It has the same triggers as drug addiction. It was an intimidating role because it was in contrast of what people were accustomed to seeing me doing. I don’t have a sex addiction but more importantly, it was a script that people were really afraid of. It scared everybody. I kind of wanted to challenge myself a little bit and once I had the conversations with the director and how they wanted it to be shot - I just jumped right in. It was more about pushing the envelope as an actress. RAINE: What is the creative process that you undergo to help you develop your characters? LEAL: You have to do your homework and have a world set up in your mind as well as a springboard. I am very inspired by other actors - for example, Diane Lane. I try to bring in an essence of somebody and it helps me feel confident to build this path while checking in with the director to make sure that all of this makes sense. RAINE: As a multi-disciplined entrepreneur, how do you balance two very demanding careers? LEAL: Well, I think the reality is I haven’t balanced it yet. I started on broadway and musical theater and started off singing and then became an actor, while letting the singing part fall by the wayside. In the last year, I made a conscious decision to get in the studio to write and record. Right now, I am hopping back into that musical space and really enjoying it! RAINE: What skills did you bring from your career as an actor that have helped you transition into being a successful singer? LEAL: There is something very personal about singing. It’s drawn from who you are and acting is stepping into different roles and being other people. It’s a challenge to really find that space and separate it. Being an actress helps the music in telling a story through a song. Perhaps I am expressing myself better now as opposed to doing it when I was 18. It’s interesting - you can do both and many people do. I just want to tap into something very honest and as long as that is happening that works. RAINE: What do you hope to achieve as an emerging artist in the music industry? LEAL: I just want to write and sing and put these songs out there. I want to utilize what I have. It’s more about finding an outlet and just presenting and not for any specific goal in mind but to share and it’s as
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simple as that. RAINE: If you were not pursuing your goals as a creative entrepreneur, what other field would you be working in? LEAL: I probably would have gone into journalism or something that would involve travel or perhaps interior design. RAINE: Growing up, who was the one person in your life that inspired you to pursue your dreams? LEAL: I had a sixth grade teacher in a public school in Fresno, CA, not in the best part of town. She taught choir and also was my class teacher and she said she was going to enroll me in this performing arts school across town. She was the first person that said I was special and was proactive and took the reigns and changed the course of my life. I will never forget her and the power of a teacher and how they can nurture and encourage. RAINE: What are some of your other passions that you actively pursue? LEAL: I just like to stay active and also garden, it calms me. I like to hike and really love being out in nature - anywhere natural. I really find a lot of peace in natural surroundings. RAINE: What are two pieces of advice that you would give to other aspiring entrepreneurs? LEAL: One thing that someone told me a few years ago - we get really distracted by other people›s paths and you have to be very succinct and clear about what you want to do and focus on your path. Sometimes you can look outside your own path and get discouraged and be unhappy. Also, making a daily move towards the end goal with the intention for the end goal. It sounds so simple but its difficult. RAINE: What has been the challenging experience and how did you get past it? LEAL: Sometimes this business seems like it makes you powerless and it is discouraging; then ultimately I decided that I really must love this work to put myself through this. The truth of the matter is I always wanted to do this and I do love what I do and I appreciate every job and opportunity. I created a livelihood of doing exactly what I love. When I was younger I was more naive and was willing to risk it all - but now with time and maturity I have learned to plan. A great thing happens when you live your life - that inner voice becomes louder and clearer. There is an instinct that tells me that I am exactly where I need to be.
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ART BASEL 2014
Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida is the premier destination for galleries from the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Art Basel provides a platform for galleries and emerging artists, giving them access to an international audience of art enthusiasts, curators and art collectors. In 2013 alone, 75,000 people visited the show, not to mention over 140 international museums and institution groups! The 2014 Art Basel show featured 267 leading international galleries, drawn from 31 countries. The show took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), utilizing over 500,000 square feet of exhibition space. The galleries had attendees in awe with work from masters of Modern and contemporary art as well as pieces by newly emerging stars. Nicholas Baume, Director and Chief Curator of Public Art Fund, curated the show around the theme “Fieldwork”. This year we also saw 26 large-scale sculptures and installations by leading and emerging international artists. This years Art Basel’s film sector included over 80 films and videos selected by the Director of Artprojx, David Gryn, a long time Art Basel collaborator. New to this years show was an expanded selection of over 100 films and videos that were available in a dedicated viewing library within the exhibition halls. One of the more notable names in the film library was Director Tim Burton’s film Big Eyes (2014). Other highlights included a special performance by Ryan McNamara and a crowd funding initiative on Kickstarter to support non-profit visual arts organizations and featured a wide variety of art projects, selected by an independent jury. Join us next year at this spectacular event!
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International Fashion bloggers to watch BY ALI LEVINE
Ali Levine New York’s hot shot turns Hollywood “it girl” for all things fashion. With the New York grind mentality and the fierce fashion knowledge started from the ground up interning with big brands such as Target, Ali has moved up the ladder quickly. When Ali is not on set for one of L.A.’s hottest shows as set stylist and on camera fashion expert, “Hollywood Today Live”, she can be found dressing all the A list talent bustling the red carpet scenes. Along with that, day in and day out Ali is on editorial sets non stop for cutting edge fashion. Lets not forget press, press, press. Ali Levine is nonstop talk of the town from USA Today, LA Times, The NY Times, AP TV, to REELZ Channel you bet you will always see her or her fashion plastered all over. Nothing is too far outta reach for Miss Levine, for her work ethic matches her success. Back to her roots, she has been asked to partake in a healthy competition beside 3 other L.A. Stylists for Target, to see who can prep the best look. She will be featured in their blog and media as the top stylist to beat. Along with this, Ali has been asked to step into multiple reality show situations, a blog for Self Magazine and multiple conversations for brand attachment. The sky is the limit for this budding bevy of success!!
M IL KWAY B LU E E YE S - W W W.MI L K Y WAY BLU E E Y E S.C OM Claire effortlessly shows us how to marry street fashion and her own personal style with a harmonious exactness that just works. This is one fashionista who loves to mix and match high end with more affordable pieces to show her fans exactly how to have a high-end sense appeal on a five and dime budget. Milky Way Blue Eyes is one blogger who isn’t afraid to show her fashion sense or how she mixes things up. TH E FAS H I O N C U I SI NE - W W W.T HE FA S HI O N C U I SI N E .C OM Style blogger, Beatrice Gutu hails from the tiny country of Moldova, but she has big style. Beatrice manages to walk a fine line between modern classics with an edgy subdued sexiness that is thrilling and interesting all its own. Her restrained sense of style can be seen as a continual appreciation for the simple things - of which really gets our attention, proving that it isn’t always what you see on the outside that is the most interesting! L OST I N T H E H AZ E - W W W.L OS T I NT HE HA Z E .C OM Editor of Lost in the Haze, Jo, self-proclaimed fashion/personal style blogger gets us revved up for fashion. Jo really shows her global fans and followers how to get personal with fashion by using color in their everyday wardrobe, which is what personal style should really be about— having fun. Honestly, we go GA-GA every time we take a peak on her blog. Jo is the kind of fashion superstar that keeps you inspired with her upbeat post and unique sense of photography, which is as much about story telling as it is about style. Did we mention we love her DIY’s! H ARP E R AN D H AR L E Y - W W W.HA R P E R A ND H AR L E Y.C OM Harper and Harley blogger, Sara Donaldson is all about our favorite words “The Basics.” Here is one fashion maven that has managed to keep it simple in as few colors as possible; black, white and grey. What makes Sara an UBER expert is that she works well with the key essentials that should be in every woman’s wardrobe, all while staying true to her chic relaxed style philosophy. The icing on the cake is that she not only acts as daily inspiration for her readers, but she offers tried and true advice for any woman who wants to keep her wardrobe as simple as possible, all while looking effortless. TH E C H E RRY B LOSSOM G I R L - W W W.T HE C H E R RY BL OSSOMGI R L .C OM Parisian beauty and fashion blogger for The Cherry Blossom Girl, Alix, has a classic sensibility that is evident in all of her fashion choices. We really get a DVF vibe when she comes to mind. Classic yet powerful, she has a great presence about her that can be seen from head to toe. D AN N Y RO S E - W WW.DA NNYR OS E FA SHI ON.C OM Danny Rose is a contemporary woman honing in on her own style. We absolutely love the full skirts that she uses in her post. It is so refreshing to see women who aren’t afraid to buck the system and go for what they know, and more importantly what makes them feel comfortable. Danny also fuses lifestyle/food with fashion which is not something that we always see, but it’s not only a good idea, it’s a great idea! Who says you can’t add a little something extra to get you in the mood for fashion! SARAH M I KE LA OF - WW W.F R A MBOI SE FA SH I ON .C OM Fashion blogger, Sarah Mikaela has her finger on the pulse of fashion with and indomitable style that pays attention to the details. What do we really love about her posts! Her expert use of texture that keeps our eyes salivating and begging for more. KH EN S AN I M O H L AT OL E - WW W.G L I T T E R DAI QU I R I .C OM Blogger, Khensani Mohlatole, fuses fashion with art into delightful posts that are authentic with sprinkles of style, that get our creative juices flowing. She walks to the beat of her own drum and it is refreshing to see a woman who can serve fashion realness! We adore the beautiful printed tops she uses throughout her posts that harmoniously blend with her artsy sensibility. 98
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