Now that Kylie’s about to turn 20, it looks like she’s crossing one more thing off her teenage bucket list: experimenting with veganism.
Most of us don’t try this advanced dietary move until we’re in our twenties, but like Khloe herself told us in 2015: “Kylie is taking business meetings and bought her first house, or she’s going on a private plane with Karl Lagerfeld to take a meeting. That’s not even what people do in their 30s. It’s a rare circumstance, so let’s treat this as a special case.”
“I’m trying this whole vegan thing,” Kylie announced on Snapchat with a picture of two tacos covered with chunky strips of shredded vegan cheese that also kind of look like McDonald’s french fries.
Skate Maloley is a perfect example of a rapper making it happen in the internet era.
He started getting attention from hanging in a circle with some of his friends who happened to be big Vine stars, and once people heard his music (and saw how hot he was) he started getting attention for his own projects.
He’s originally from Nebraska, but besides his cute southern drawl you’d never guess he wasn’t a native LA bb.
We talked with Skate about dating in the public eye, how to get a rappers’ attention at a show, and what’s next for him.
I never really had a big break, everything has happened over time with a lot of patience. I had a bunch of friends who just happened to be some of the biggest Viners, and they helped promote my music. Even though we were all gaining fans at the same time, the fans always saw me as the “music guy,” so I knew I just needed to get better at my craft.
Do you think the death of Vine had a big impact? Or has it all moved to Instagram?
I think Vine crashing definitely made people focus on all the other social media platforms, but so many people had so many real fans on Vine, that their other socials were gaining followers too. When you have real fans, they follow you on every account you have.
Have you used dating apps?
No…
Why not?
Never really saw the point, I’ve never been that desperate…
How can a girl get your (or any rapper’s) attention at a show?
I have a girl now, so my attention has changed up a bit. But I’ve always been attracted to confidence, so I would say any girl who doesn’t try to get my attention has the best chance.
“Ain’t Worried Bout It” was really just how I was feeling at the time. I didn’t want to be bothered with any business or drama, or anything at all.
What’s something girls do that you’ll never understand?
Pretend like they’re not hungry, when they know they are.
Because you have so many female fans, when you post a pic with a girl she gets attacked in the comments. Why do you think this happens?
I love all my fans, especially my female fans. For the most part my fans all interact together and are accepting of each other. I don’t really see much bullying in my comments, but bullying ain’t cool anyway, so I wouldn’t take it lightly.
Do you refrain from tagging girls in your photos so they don’t get attacked by your fans?
Nah I post what I want, my real fans don’t attack each other.
Does it bother your girlfriend? Does she read the comments?
We have a lot of trust and loyalty in our relationship. She’s my best friend, so she doesn’t trip about the comments. We both get weird comments, so we’re used to it. If anything we’ll laugh at them together sometimes.
Smoking weed is a big part of your brand, did you always rap about weed a lot?
Weed has been a part of my lifestyle for a minute now, and I rap about my life. So it’s definitely been a part of my brand for a while. I’m moving away from it though, just because I’m growing up and want different things for my image that best represent who I am now.
Has your inspiration changed from when you started rapping to now?
I get inspired daily. My inspirations come from almost anything, it just depends on what I’m looking for. I’ve grown a lot since when I first started, so my perspective has changed for sure. But I’m always inspired by everything around me.
What else are you working on?
Just perfecting my sound, learning the business, and working on myself. My fans are the greatest and they always support me. I’m really fortunate to have that, so I want to give them and myself the best music possible as I owe it to them. Just look out for some big records, shows and tour runs, and more music.
Forget Dr. Jart. Forget Dr. Brandt. The only face mask you’ll ever need again is made by L’Oreal — and you can get it a drugstore near you.
I’ll do just about anything to get better skin. I’ll try bougie sheet masks that cost $8 a pop, I’ll try questionably cheap face masks from Amazon, hell I’ll even cover my face with Pepto-Bismol.
What? I’m desperate. Internet writers can’t afford to get laser treatments like celebrities and trust fund babies.
But no matter what I’ve used, most of the time I’d have to trick myself into seeing a real, noticeable difference in my face.
Which is why when my editor told me I should try L’Oreal’s clay face mask because it was actually great, I was like, sure Jan.
It’s not that I didn’t trust her opinion, it’s just that I’ve gotten jaded about face masks. Especially ones that prominently feature a buzzy ingredient.
As soon as I opened up the jar, I was pleasantly surprised by how blue the face mask was, which led to make a hackneyed joke about being blue da ba di da ba die on Instagram.
After 15 minutes had passed, I washed it all off and even my skeptic ass had to admit my skin did look better.
Looking into the mirror, my skin looked like the kind of skin you’d expect to see on somebody who drinks eight glasses of water a day and gets more than five hours of sleep in a night. My skin was brighter and smoother, and my one pimple looked way less red and puffy.
Even my boyfriend noticed when he got home from work and sometimes he doesn’t realize for a couple of hours that I’ve put on contacts.
Like I’m not even lying when I say I can’t wait until I get to use it again tonight — per the box’s instructions, you’re only supposed to use this 1-2 times a week and I used it last Friday so let’s just say it’s been a long weekend.
And you don’t need to schlep to Sephora to get it! You can just to your local drugstore. Or if they don’t have it, you can just go a bigger one down the block. Or you can save yourself the trip and just buy it online.
L’Oreal may not be known for their skincare, but trust me, this is $13 you won’t regret spending.
Victoria’s Secret officially stopped selling swimwear, which is kind of insane since every girl owned a VS bikini (or 10) at some point in her life. I had friends who legit didn’t know where else they could buy cute bikinis.
But VS shut down its swim department, and we’ve been forced to move on. Other brands have stepped into the swimwear space and it’s become a bigger market with more trends and crazy silhouettes, and less fabric – on bikini bottoms in particular.
But if you depended on VS for boob-boosting bikinis or bandeaus with detachable straps, you might still feel a void in your summer shopping agenda. Or, maybe you’re wearing your trusty VS tanga bottoms to death and they’re pilled and bound to rip on your next beach weekend. Either way, here are some places to check out to find similar bikinis.
Nothing will truly replace the twist bikini top from VS that every girl owned in 2010, but these are two solid options. The first is similar to their classic twist bandeau, and the second is just like the push-up bandeau they used to sell like hotcakes.
Pushup bras aren’t cool these days, and neither are pushup bikini tops, but if you prefer some padding you’ve got to do you. Besides, if you’ve got big boobs you’re going to have a miserable beach day if you rock a bikini top with no support at all. It’s tougher to find tops like these nowadays, but Beach Bunny still has a cute one.
Like a good facetuner, VS bikinis were all about being sneaky. Sure, they had the very obvious push-up tops that looked like bras, but they also had the triangle push-up tops that to the naked eye looked like a regular old bikini top. If you like a little oomph but don’t want the world to know you’re wearing a padded bikini, try one of these classic Beach Bunny tops on for size. It’s not quite padded, but it’s got just enough oomph to make your boobies look spectacular.
VS had a plethora of styles that they dubbed “pin-up style.” Generally they involved some form of under-wiring, the hems lined in a contrasting color, or a semi-high waisted bottom. These suits all fit the bill – and the first one is on sale!
Remember back in the day when VS was one of the first places you could buy a thong hybrid bikini bottom besides a rando boutique in Miami? Well, those days are gone because cheeky bikini bottoms have gone mainstream, but it can still be tough to find the perfect almost thong, you know? You don’t want a total G-string, but you want some major cheek.
Another thing that always happened in the VS days? You’d see some killer cut-out one piece on the cover of their catalogue, but you’d forget about it because back in the early 2000s the only people who wore one pieces were trying to cover up their C-section scars. Or maybe glam moms – but not you and your friends who shopped at Abercrombie. And now that one pieces are chic, VS is dunzo with bikinis. Thankfully a bunch of other brands are stepping in.
Wanna talk about bestie goals? The 2016 House of DVF winner Hanna Beth and travel, health, beauty and lifestyle blogger Michele Maturo are the ultimate dynamic duo.
Some people meet through mutual friends, in a workout class, at school, or on the internet. But in Michele Maturo & Hanna Beth’s case they were brought together because of, well… their ex-boyfriends. They immediately discovered they had so many common interests while still being so different.
Hanna Beth, for those of you who don’t know, is all about the glitz, glam, and the glitter when it comes to her self expression and style. While Michele also loves fashion, her vibe is a mix of comfort, beach, chic, and of course, a hint of sporty.
Over the next few months they’re sharing advice, spilling their secrets, and cluing us in to their favorite products. This week they got together and Hanna Beth insisted on getting them both ready and pushed Michele to glam it up! Let’s start with essentials and tips they think every girl should know (or need) before leaving the house during these summer nights…
The Hair
Hanna Beth: The one thing I have never been good at is styling my hair! I am seriously the WORST. If I try to curl my hair I always burn my hand… it’s brutal. For me, during the day I like to air dry my hair. My hair has natural waves, so most of the time it looks ok. If I feel like stepping it up at night I’ll straighten it or get a blowout and have someone else style it… ha! My go to products for my hair is the Bumble & Bumble Invisible Oil and the Unite 7Seconds leave in conditioner.
Michele Maturo: When it comes to my hair during the summer I feel like less is more. It’s way too hot to be putting heat to my hair! I ditch the blow dryer and curling iron, and opt for nice air dry and rock a bun during most of the day. When night time comes and I’m ready to head out, I remove the bun, fluff my hair, apply a little dry shampoo to my roots and oil to my ends, and the process gives me a really cool natural wave with no frizz.
Hanna Beth: I swear I do my lips the same color almost every day – nude! I try to be adventurous and throw on a dark red or something bright, but I always end up taking it off and going back to my staple lip. I love lip liners from MAC. My favorites are Stripdown, Whirl, and Nice n’ Spicy. My go to lipsticks are MAC as well: Fresh Brew and Hug Me. If I feel like doing a nude matte I’ll use Ludwig from Kat Von D beauty. My favorite gloss is the Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in 257 – it looks good over everything! Last but not least, if my lips feel dehydrated and I want to do a natural vibe I use Lip Love by Kopari.
Michele Maturo: Not big on bold lip colors or heavy shadows during the summer. I prefer to use Bobbi Brown’s Nude lip liner with a simple gloss like the Sephora Collection Ultra Shine Lip gloss, or the Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm because I feel like I look absolutely ridiculous wearing bright colors!
The ‘Fit
Hanna Beth: The easiest way to take a look from day to night is to switch up the accessories. I would add a light jacket – maybe a moto jacket or bomber – switch your shoes to heels, add some statement earrings, and definitely throw some glitter on!
Michele Maturo: You can’t go wrong with a big baggy t-shirt or a band t-shirt, ever. It’s effortless and the perfect piece that can be rocked from day to night. To bring the look into night, add some layers and heels and you’re good to go!
The Extras
Hanna Beth: My go to accessory is a good choker or a pair of earrings. I love a statement piece that just ties the whole outfit together.
Michele Maturo: This summer I’m super into belts! I feel like it can make even jeans and a t-shirt feel complete and can bring it all together and make it flow.
Hanna Beth: It depends. If I am dressing up I have been living in my Gucci slide heels in black leather. They’re super comfy and go with everything. During the day I am either in a boot or a pair of slide sandals. Basically any shoe that Gucci makes is a staple for me… I seriously want them all!
Michele Maturo: I’m with Hanna on this one. During the day I just wear a pair of slides, but at night I’ve been obsessing over my heels from Raye and bought a pair in nude and black. I pretty much pair them with any outfit, shorts, dress, or even throw on a pair with jeans to dress up my look at night.
The Life Advice
Hanna Beth: Go on an adventure, try something new, get tan, and be happy! Life is too short to take anything too serious. Live in the moment and enjoy the now instead of worrying about what’s to follow. Take care of yourself. You attract the energy you put out, I always remember that when I get in a bad mood or feel like I’m being a bitch!
Michele Maturo: Whether you’re single or in a relationship always be sure to make time for your friends and your health. Summers are for making unforgettable memories, getting lost in the moment, nurturing your spirit and trying new things. We’re over halfway through the year… enjoy it! And don’t forget to take a ton of pictures along the way.
There comes a time in every young lady’s life when she says, screw the woman I’ve become, I gotta get back to my roots.
And while there are lots of things about being a teenager that are pretty lit — you don’t have to pay bills, you still think your dreams are achievable, and all your friends aren’t too busy to hang out on the weekend — some things about being a teenager are pretty disturbing.
Especially when it comes to fashion.
And yesterday, Gigi Hadid wore one of the most disturbing teenage trends from the 2000s. The dreaded layered tank top look.
Back in the 2000s, for some reason we were really obsessed with layering shirts. Especially when it came to covering up even an inch of cleavage.
Whether we thought the world wasn’t ready for our cleavage or we just knew our parents would flip a lid if we walked out of the house without a cami layered underneath our shirt, we all did it.
And in case you don’t understand what I’m talking about, allow the staff of Galore to demonstrate for you.
Here’s Ashley Uzer cheesing in front of a geriatric man in public.
And here’s Molly Mulshine with not one, but two containers of alcohol.
Granted Gigi looks a hell of a lot better than we did when we wore layered tank tops to school, but still, this isn’t a trend we endorse ANYBODY trying.
Yes, Gigi managed to pull it off, but she’s a supermodel with a stylist.
You will inevitably end up looking just as tragic as we did when we were teenagers.
Please leave the tank top layering to the professionals.
If you know anything about Latina culture, you know that there’s a big emphasis on looking your best, especially for women.
This might not sound like a big deal to you now, but imagine being an awkward little high schooler and having your mom beg you to do your makeup and hair before leaving to go chill with your friends? This is doubly tough if you’re raised in America, where people wear sweatpants in public and aren’t necessarily worried about their looks when they’re just running to pick up Plan B from CVS.
Carolina Enamorado was born in Honduras, but raised in the States, and as a kid she desperately wanted to shed her accent and fit in with the American kids at her school. For her, this meant begging her mom to stop dressing her in super girly outfits and shunning any semblance of makeup.
But as she grew up and began making friends with other people who shared her culture, she slowly started embracing her heritage and the importance placed on presentation that went along with it. Now she’s a makeup artist with nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram who is too glam to give a damn.
We talked to Carolina about how she learned to embrace her mother’s advice and Latina culture in general, plus the backhanded compliments she gets from guys who assume she’s high maintenance.
How do you think moms treat their daughters differently in American vs. Latin culture?
Latin culture is all about respect. I feel there is a high expectation of obedience, moral standards, and the gender socialization of the role as a caretaker within our own family. It is our responsibility as daughters to keep our family top priority and to one day instill that onto our daughters and so on. Traditionally we are taught all domestic traits of how to run a household and (by my mother personally) to always be well put together.
The way I presented myself, dressed, spoke, and interacted with others was a refection of my mother/family and I would never want to disappoint. Even in our education, the pressure to get a degree and become someone was stressed.
The American culture (from experience with some friends ) is way more lenient. The family pressure isn’t as intense, parents tolerated disrespect. And by 18 everyone moves out to start their lives with or without their family. Of course, not all Americans.
You said you used to rebel against your mom when she wanted to dress you up or put makeup on you, what changed?
When I was younger I used to get teased a lot. My mom would pick out my clothes and dress me really cute and girly, but at school that wasn’t the trend so kids would be mean about it because I was different. I would ask her to stop picking clothes for me and I would dress myself or I’d ask her to buy me things other kids were wearing.
I grew up in the suburbs of Jersey and there were very few Latin kids in my school.
Once I got to middle school, I made friends with kids who were Spanish and I really wanted to embrace my culture because we all had that in common. At this point I was really into sports so my style was a mixture of tomboy/Latina – think J.Lo’s “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” music video – braids, hoops, and all.
Life does come full circle because now I am always asking my mom how my outfits look or how my makeup looks.
You said you became more of a tomboy when you tried to be “more American,” what other things did you associate with being “more American?”
To me, becoming more American was being like my friends. I was born in Honduras so when I moved to the states and started school, I was different. I had an accent, my English wasn’t great, and I didn’t look like most of the other students. I related more to the kids in my ESL classes, but I found myself wanting to fit in with everyone else so bad.
Luckily I ended up playing sports my whole life, and making friends that way. I played soccer and basketball so my teammates turned into friends. The most important things to me were making sure my messy bun was messy enough at the top of my head and that I had my practice jerseys and uniforms with me at all times. In high school we all wore boy uniforms – oversized khaki pants, a white button down, and I wore black Timbs and black Air Force Ones ( we couldn’t wear white shoes/sneakers).
My mom would always say, “At least do your hair please! Why do you like to look like a boy?” I did let her have that, she used to take me to get my hair done so I had pretty blonde highlights from sixth grade until my freshman year of college.
With makeup, I would argue with her that I didn’t want it. I didn’t want to try anything at all. However, I managed to get into black eyeliner, mascara and bronzer – I looked a hot mess. But that was my security blanket. With makeup, my eyes weren’t as small and I fit in just a little bit more.
What are some beauty or fashion tips you learned from your mother?
Always wear SPF and wash your face before bed! Don’t be afraid to be sexy and embrace your body.
How did your mom feel about you becoming a makeup artist?
My mom is truly a blessing and without her support I truly wouldn’t be the person I am today. The conversation about me wanting to become a makeup artist was a hard one. If you have a Latin mom you know how unfiltered they can be when they want the best for you. But I managed to man up and show her what I could do rather then tell her what I wanted to do. She’s a tough critic, but she’s also my number one fan, and she supports my passion 100% and I’m grateful for that.
So you’d never see your mom leave the house to get groceries or whatever without looking her best, right? Has she passed that tradition onto you?
The culture is permanently instilled in my DNA for sure, or it’s prob just my mom’s voice in the back of my mind. I don’t always go full glam, but I def keep it cute, so you won’t catch me [looking like] a complete mess. Too many years of hearing her shade me and saying, “you’re going out looking like that?”
Do you find it easier to dating Latin guys because they understand your beauty routine and desire to always look your best?
I don’t know if any guy really understands the glam life. I love what I do and I glam because it empowers me and gives me confidence. I chose it as a career to give other women the same feeling. Having a client light up when they look at themselves in the mirror is the most rewarding feeling I could ever experience. It’s difficult to explain and its difficult for guys to understand the extent of it. But I admire a man who can appreciate the glam or natural look and just let us live!
Have you ever had a guy call you “high maintenance” or something similar? How did you handle it?
That’s actually so funny! On a date I’ve had someone say to me, “I thought you would be some high maintenance stuck up bitch, but you’re actually really cool,” which was kind of a back-handed compliment. He just assumed I was a certain type of way by the way I looked. But I put him in his place quick, girl! And hopefully he thinks twice about how he communicates his thoughts.
What are some current beauty or fashion trends that you think were definitely taken from Latin culture?
The fun thing about the beauty/fashion world is that trends are a little bit of everything – cultures, eras, or what Kim K is doing. It’s perspective. When I look at anyone wearing a bold red lip and clean skin, I instantly think “she’s giving me Selena vibes!” I almost always relate things to my upbringing.
What is some advice you’d give to young Latina girls who might be rebelling against their culture?
Embrace the culture. Don’t ever lose sight of priorities or traditions. You don’t have to be one or the other, you can be the best of both worlds. I managed to finally understand that and it’s okay to not fit in and be unique. Everyday I’m learning to love myself more, and becoming the best version of myself is my main priority.
I’m not totally sure when it happened, but gingham is here to stay for summer. It feels like everyone is repping your grandmother’s table cloth — and pulling it off. How, you might ask?
The design itself has a nostalgic feel to it that makes people comfortable and reminiscent. Here are a couple of different things to keep in mind when you think about debuting the chess board yourself.
A surefire way to make the trend modern is to keep it clean, and in sexier silhouettes. Keep away from anything too big and baggy, especially longer pieces, that way you don’t get mistaken for a blanket in the park.
Not a massive fan of the all-over checkered everythang? Same. That’s why I prefer to keep the print in my accessories, like these bomb heels from Public Desire. And they’re cheap enough so that when the style goes out of style come fall, you won’t feel like you invested your entire life savings and then some.
The thing about prints is there’s always going to be a spin off. Gingham in an atypical color makes it fresh, and it adds a bit of finesse to your wardrobe. If you’re someone who owns as much black as I do, this can be a good thing.
My favorite thing about gingham right now is definitely the bathing suits. Rush to the beach or the pool and show off your playful print, you’ll be sure to get a heaping stack of compliments. The print itself has a vintage feel to it that which makes it easy to wear anywhere and with anything.
If you are going to go for a classic red-and-white, keep the outfit as unfeminine as possible. This boxy button down is perfect paired with shorts, and brings in the whole menswear-on-women that everyone seems to be pulling from these days. Bringing down the sweetness makes you look more punk than girly.
Bella Dona LA is a Los Angeles based clothing company that does more than provide a sick aesthetic — it gives people a peek into what growing up black and brown in the 818 was really like. Before hoop earrings and halter tops got big on Instagram, they were poppin’ in the hood, and it’s time to give credit to where its due.
BFFs LaLa Romero and Natalia Dorado are some serious power women. They started the brand because they wanted to be a role model for black and brown girls who never got much proper representation in the media growing up.
I got the inside scoop as to what Bella Dona is all about. And as someone who grew up in a similar culture in Cali, I can confirm that Bella Dona is legit.
What is the reasoning behind the name Bella Dona LA?
We came across the name Bella Dona after doing some research on the plant belladonna. Back in the day, women used to poison men with this plant to get out of their marriages. Obviously we loved it. It suited us. It made sense. It rang a bell. So we fell in love. We always say, “put the power in womens’ plants.”
Does music inspire the brand?
Music is the third leg of the brand. It’s Natalia, LaLa, and music. If LaLa had a merch line for her music, it would be exactly like Bella Dona. Besides, we are more than just clothing. We work together on music videos. We host shows. We throw a monthly party called Scam and Jam. Everything we do is to create a space for black and brown girls, especially in an environment like Los Angeles. The music that most of us grew up on is very LA nightlife. It’s anything that you can bump in a low-rider. Freestyle, funk, oldies, west coast hip hop. Our brand and the music we’re inspired by is a lot of fun and has a nostalgic party vibe to it.
Were you guys ever teased for your culture growing up?
We both grew up in a very Latin-based neighborhood, so it wasn’t too strange for us to be who we were. At school, we had a place with our friends, and it wasn’t strange for us to practice our culture.
Los Angeles is primarily black and brown. But we were hyperaware that whenever we turned on the radio or tv, we never saw our culture rightfully represented in any of the main characters. We felt very misrepresented. It’s not great for confidence building in young girls. If you don’t see anything successful that looks like you in the media, it’s hard to dream big. When you are Mexican-American or any other minority, you’re constantly battling stereotypes from being multi-facetted. Like if you’re bilingual, it’s easier for outside cultures to put you in a box.
And as a whole, growing up in our neighborhood, we just get each other. Outsiders used to look down at us for our swap meet clothes. For our exaggerated hoop earrings, for our acrylics. Outside of the neighborhood, we’re ghetto. But inside? We are the beauty standard. Things got a little confusing in the music industry for us because people tried to latch onto what we always loved. Now it’s appropriation.
How do you feel about your culture becoming trendy for people who aren’t part of it?
Honestly, there needs to be a shift in fashion where black and brown girls are represented. Where the neighborhood is represented and given credit for its contribution to pop culture and to high fashion. Just credit where the trends originated. Like, if you never empower black and brown girls, confidence is never gonna grow. Black and brown girls look at the Jenners and wanna be like them, but they inspired the Kardashians and Jenners. Fashion needs to take some responsibility and shine bright lights on true innovators and creators as opposed to where it gets trickled down via stylist and put on a celebrity.
Could your clothes also be for people who aren’t Latino?
What we do isn’t for everyone. If you don’t literally and authentically connect with what we do, it’s not for you. But if you’re Filipina or anything else and genuinely relate to what we grew up with, then yes, it is for you. But if you just think it’s trendy and cute, then hell no. You need to live the culture to know what the meaning is behind each item that you put on. Our clothes have deeper meanings to them.
How did you learn to take so much pride in your culture?
We were always proud of our Mexican culture. We were always proud even when it wasn’t cool to be proud. We always loved mariachi music and didn’t care who gave us shit for it. We think the culture is fucking beautiful, and we hope other girls of other cultures can take pride in where they came from, too.
We come from a culture that is very, very rich in tradition and beauty. Like low-riders! They’re pieces of art and are often under-appreciated by people outside of our community. They should even be at The MET, in my opinion. We have nail art that supersedes anything. Our food, the women in our culture, it’s all so rich and so fly. Part of launching the brand was to show the world how we have always felt towards our culture.
Do you receive any backlash from people who have been making this type of clothing for a while but was never seen as trendy?
We haven’t received a lot of backlash, but we’ve had a lot of confusion come our way. Before us, nothing like this existed. We proved who we are, and now people love our brand. But before this blew up, nobody really got our vision. Our community is 99.9% of what Bella Dona is. You can’t find what we do for cheaper anywhere else. And tell anyone who tries to knock us off that this is our heart and soul, whether it’s the sayings we come up with or the girls we shoot. The community loves us, so we’ve gotten a lot of support. It’s like what we do is authentic and shows who we truly are. A lot of things on our website and brand are strictly relatable to the girls who grew up like us. You can never go wrong with sticking to who you are.
We had so many independent moves. We were fueled by the people and the streets, and our name honestly got out 100% by word of mouth. I have my music and a good social media following. Nat has her own accessory line, and she has a big social media following too. We’re just two best friends who have separate demographics that we originally reached out to, and by combining us together, our brand’s name got really popular. We’ve created a sisterhood out of it. And the thing is, we don’t even send our products to influencers for product placements. Celebrities and influencers shop on our website and post pictures and tag us because they love it that much.
We’re just lucky and blessed to have so many people supporting us and be down with what we’re doing. And we just want to keep spreading the message of empowerment for women!
Bella Dona is both unique and important to the community we’re from. We shoot real girls who wear our clothes and embrace their real bodies, no matter what size or shape they are. What they look like is perfect to us. We talk to our Instagram followers and shoot them, and some of them get modeling careers out of it because people see their pictures and like them. And that’s an awesome feeling to us! We can help girls kickstart their careers. We love unique beauties rather than the standard societal beauty. We love being friends with people who love our brand. We’re here for you if you’re here for us.
In Fiona Grey’s new single “Money” she talks about most of the time, giving into vices only makes things worse.
While touring around Europe Fiona was able to make a stop in the wonderland that is Paris, France. While there her and her director Chase McCurdy decided that revolutionizing the old Yves Saint Laurent campaign was just the edgy move they needed to make. The campaign “Le Smoking” was controversial at the time because it showed female models wearing suits.
Digging deeper into the meaning of this dirty-pop music video, Fiona Grey gives the exclusives. You can stream “Money” at the bottom of the Q&A!
I’m so excited to share my new music video for “Money” which is the latest single off my upcoming EP. The video was shot in Paris in the middle of a pretty exhilarating 6 week tour of Europe. It was a pretty wild trip/tour and I created this with some of my favorite people.
Who’s been the biggest inspiration to you during this process?
Helmut Newton was a huge inspiration for the video. We actually were able to shoot in the famous “Le Smoking” alley that the main photograph of inspiration was shot in.
Can you explain the component of wearing the suit in the video, why was it so important?
Yeah! In 1975 Helmut Newton did a piece with Yves Saint Laurent called “Le Smoking”. The photograph was a controversial statement he was making about femininity. I really was inspired by the strength and sexuality of a woman in a suit compared to the equal strength of the naked or exposed body.
The alley shots in the high collar Bardot dress were shot in the same location as Le Smoking, and the “morning after” scene walking along the Seine shown in the beginning and end is an ode to the power of a woman in a suit.
What is the key message of your new video “Money”? What do you want people to take away from it?
Sex and drugs play a big part in the backbone of this video, but it’s in no way glamorizing them – it’s more about showing how these vices don’t fulfill you in the ways you want them to. I’ve gone through phases where I’ve used these vices to hide from my own demons, and I only ended up waking up more lost than before.
The song to me was all about the realization that these distractions and vanities aren’t going to fulfill you. It’s the love/hate relationship we have with ourselves.
Your single has a lot to do with vices, what are your vices?
I run away from my own emotions by attempting to lose myself in different people, if that be romantically or physically. I would be lying if I said I never used a couple gin and tonics to escape from my problem as well!
I think I have vices for different elements of my life that become frustrating. I can lose myself in the company of others and use that as a vice to not deal with my own (real) emotions. I think we’ve all had moments in our life where we have tried to numb any pain with alcohol.
What are the three things everyone should know about this project?
I’m a fully independent artist and proud of it.
I feel more true to myself in my music and on stage than I do in everyday life
My performance is never scaled down for smaller venues, we always go big!
Have there been any times when you doubted or had second thoughts about “Money”? How’d you overcome that?
I never had doubts about this project, but there were moments where I was so hard on myself that I was afraid to finish it. There comes a time in final tweaks, right before you send to the master, that you need to just stop making changes and trust the work you’ve done.
What’s the best date you’ve ever been on?
Sushi in bed.
If you could eat dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
David Bowie! There are so many things as a kid I always dreamed I’d get to talk about and ask Bowie. That would be a dream.
If someone walked in on you home alone, without you expecting them, what embarrassing act would they catch you in?
I’m currently working on a lot of fashion collaborations. Within the year I’d love to finally have some of the fashion related projects I have been working on finally finished and available for sale. I’m excited for another year of music and for everyone to hear my new EP that comes out this fall. Plus we have more music videos to come!
Well it’s safe to say that highlighter has never been bigger than it is right now. It’s the finishing touch to any trendy makeup look, the secret ingredient to that “natural” glow everybody’s obsessed with getting. Or a not so natural glow because people are legit putting it ALL over their faces now. And boobs. TBH it’s understandable though, who doesn’t wanna look like a glowing goddess no matter what your lighting situation is?
Generally speaking, there are different highlighters that go with different skin tones.Lighter skin tones should go for icy and pearly shades, medium skin tones should go for more of a peach color, and dark skin tones should opt for a neutral peachy/gold shade.
But there is one highlighter that looks good on every skin tone. And it looks like champagne, baby! The one highlighter shade that is basically all of these combined is champagne.
It’s a smooth, creme highlighter that glides on your face and leaves a beautiful finish that is shimmery but not to the point where it looks like your purposely wearing a lot of highlighter. It blends into the skin perfectly and can pretty much go all over your face if your really want it to.
And just in case you need some receipts that it really does look good on more than just one skin tone, we got you.
You can use the creme on your cheeks, lids, inner eyes and forehead on olive skin tones. You can watch how to properly apply it here
Or if you have darker skin, you can use it to help sculpt and brighten your brow bone. Watch a tutorial here
And it works amazingly on pale skin tones, helping you give less of an ice queen look because of the warmer tones. You can watch her tutorial here
If you don’t already own this highlighter, you should go to your nearest Sephora and check it out. There are more tones to the BECCA highlighters, but Champagne is by far the best.
Or if you don’t wanna go to Sephora, you can just buy it here.
It’s a species that seems to be multiplying by the second. In fact, it feels like the male population is entirely fuckboys sometimes. But, as much as fuckboys are a nuisance to society, it’s pretty entertaining to deal with them, especially if you know off the bat exactly what their game is.
We had some girls submit some of the craziest things a fuckboy has ever said to them, check out our faves below.
Lots of the current over-the-top swim trends – from velvet bikinis to wedgie bottoms – reigned supreme, but some brands debuted even more ridic swim silhouettes and styles.
Will they rise to the top like the thong bikini bottom has in the past few years? Or will they just be another runway look that doesn’t translate to real life? Only time will tell.
In the mean time, here are some of the most extra pieces we spotted at Swim Week.
If you’ve been up on your swimwear knowledge, you’ll remember that Agent Provocateur debuted a fishnet style bikini this year, but this look from Maaji, which was replicated on multiple models in different colorways, looks much more flattering. It also looks detachable, so if you’re trying to lay low at the beach one day rather than have an Instagram photoshoot, you can leave the fishnet crop top at home. Wonder if it’s water proof?
2. Overalls inspired
Blue Life Swim
Overalls are back in fashion for ready-to-wear, and multiple swimwear designers incorporated a dungarees-esque vibe into some of their runway looks. We kind of love this happy marriage because that one piece can double as a bodysuit with cute shorts for a daytime look, plus adjustable straps are never a bad thing.
By this point, we’ve seen lace-up on everything from bikini tops to the legs of your denim – but this is another level. It’s under boob, it’s a cut-out tummy design, and it’s lace-up. So many trends, so little time! It’s a bit cuckoo, but it’s actually pretty cute – just wear lots of sunscreen to avoid insane tan lines.
If you thought your micro-bikini didn’t leave enough potential for a wardrobe malfunction, try this Lolli Swim top on for size. Something tells me that this will only work on someone relatively flat-chested – unless you want to feel like Janet Jackson circa 2004.
5. This intense lace-up thang
For Love and Lemons
All sorts of one pieces are having a major moment right now, but the one pieces that have gained the most popularity are ones that are practically two-pieces, or manage to be even thottier than a two piece. We have a feeling we’d need help getting this on ourselves.
6. Fringe crochet shorts
Beach Bunny
Believe it or not, these crochet fringed shorts were seen at a couple shows during swim week. Does that mean it’ll be a trend for next season? Maybe, but probs with a top IRL.
7. Beater-inspired tops
Beach Bunny
Kylie Jenner really made wife beaters happen again! Ever since she rocked one at Coachella, other celebs have been following suit and tons of brands have been adding in wife beater ribbed fabric to their lines. This Beach Bunny suit is so ridic that it honestly works!
It’s safe to say we’ve all had unwanted dirty thoughts. Whether it be over your hot high school geometry teacher or your second cousin’s boyfriend, most of us have had sexual urges for people that we just couldn’t have.
French Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin knows exactly what that feels like and even wrote a song about it. Her latest single “Dirty Dirty” talks about having, well, dirty thoughts for a guy that’s totally into someone else. It’s a super relatable ballad and is def the anthem we’ll be listening to as we cry into a bowl of ice cream over the hot guy that sits next to us in pysch class. Check out the live video premiere of the song and our Q&A with Charlotte below.
The song talks about getting rid of “dirty thoughts” for a guy that has feelings for another girl. Was this written from real experience? If so, do you think that guy has any idea that it’s about him?
The song is not about anyone in particular, just about a feeling I had a few times as a teenager. I feel like a lot of other girls have had similar thoughts at some point as well!
I think we’ve all been in a situation where we still have sexual thoughts about someone we really need to move on from. What is the best advice you have for girls who may be in that same situation?
Listen to empowering music.
Who is one person that can always cheer you up when you’re going through heartbreak?
My sister is always the one I go to for any kind of advice. She’s the one who celebrates my victories with me and cheers me up when I need it.
Lastly, I noticed your Instagram has a very vintage, eclectic feel to it. What’s one thing you hope people take away from you when they visit your page?
That they see my natural environment and don’t think I am different on Instagram than onstage or in real life.
Catch Charlotte on tour with Nick Murphy and her new EP “Main Girl” out September 8th.
The entire music video for “Watch Me” takes place in a desert, so there’s not much to distract you from the man in front of you.
And watching the video your thoughts will probably vacillate between Jaden Smith is so cool, wow Jaden Smith has really gotten hot, and OMG did you hear that line that just came out of his mouth,
Jaden says a lot of memorable things in the video, I wrote down six lyrics, but if I had to pick a favorite… well, it would be a tie between when he says somebody is “such a hypebeast you making me vomit” and “you see me dancing like I’m Elvis / just tell your man that it’s all in the pelvis.”
I don’t know about you, but I love it when men acknowledge their pelvises. It’s very sexual. And Jaden has a point. Your man probably doesn’t know what to do with his pelvis unless he’s in bed. And even then, maybe not.
At the end of the music video, it’s revealed that Jaden is playing a character called Syre, and that a project called “Syre” is coming soon. Genius speculates “Syre” is the name of Jaden’s debut full-length album, which sounds like just plausible enough to be probably true.
And if you’re wondering where “Syre” comes from, like I did, it’s actually Jaden’s second middle name. His full Will and Jada-given name is Jaden Christopher Syre Smith.
The music video for “Watch Me” also features Willow Smith, Harry Hudson, Moises Arias, Odessa Adlon and Tyler Cole, although TBH I was so focused on Jaden I really couldn’t tell you what they did in the video.
Watch it below. And let me know at maria@galoremag.com what your favorite line was.
Video credits:
Director: Shomi Patwary
Shot In: Lancaster, CA
Car: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Fashion credits:
Jacket: Ja’Caius
Shirt: MSFTSrep
Pants: En Noir w/ custom patch work
Boots: Louis Vuitton
If you’re a Lana Del Rey fan, or even just vaguely familiar with LDR as a concept, then you know Lana loves her vintage references.
So obviously her new album “Lust for Life” was full of them. And while most of the references were pretty obvious, one of them was a definite deep cut.
“Only the Good Die Young” is a 1977 song by Billy Joel about a dude begging a virgin to fuck him. Classic.
Lyric: “My boyfriend’s back and he’s cooler than ever”
“My Boyfriend’s Back” is a 1963 pop song by the Angels, that was later covered by The Chiffons and Martha and the Vandellas.
From “Cherry”
Lyric: “My cherries and wine / rosemary and thyme”
“Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme” is a 1966 album by Simon & Garfunkel
From “Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind”
Lyric: “I’d trade it all for a stairway to heaven”
“Stairway to Heaven” is a 1971 song by Led Zeppelin and every boy you ever hooked up with in college had a poster of it his dorm room wall at some point.
From “Tomorrow Never Came”
Lyric: “Lay, lady, lay on that side of paradise”
“Lay, Lady, Lay” is a 1969 song by Bob Dylan
Lyric: “Cause if I had my way, you would always stay and I’d be your tiny dancer”
“Tiny Dancer” is a 1971 song by Elton John. Sorry, Sir Elton John.
Lyric: “You said to meet me up there tomorrow but tomorrow never came”
“Tomorrow Never Knows” is an iconic 1966 song by the Beatles and John Lennon’s son Sean is featured on Lana’s track. This reference can’t be an accident.
From “Get Free”
Lyric: “I wanna move out of the black into the blue ”
Neil Young wrote two songs to bookend his 1979 album “Rust Never Sleeps.” One of those songs was called “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)” and the other was “My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue).”
It’s summer, and it’s time to cut the snakes out the grass. And yes, I’m talking about my old high school teachers and admin. This one’s for them.
I spent my whole high school career getting straight A’s and taking part in clubs, journalism, tennis, and leadership, so obviously it seems like I was the perfect dweeb. But although the first two years included me wearing Brandy Melville cardigans and being a total metal mouth, junior and senior year I became a ~rebel~.
Along with my newfound badass self, I came to school wearing cheeky shorts and crop tops. This obviously didn’t go over too well with teachers and other staff, and I found myself constantly being pulled into the principal’s office to change into another outfit, which usually consisted of some sketchy gym shorts and ratty t-shirts with random sweat stains on it.
But of course, I never let my grades slip, and I stayed in the same (or more) extracurricular activities because I wanted to be a private school, NYC girl and my mom would burn our bridge if I ever got below a 4.0 GPA. So academically, I was in the top 5% of my grade, and I was even vice president of the student body for two years.
I just think it’s funny how often I got criticized by the “adults” for acting and looking how I wanted. How many times have I gotten the lecture that I have to dress professionally while going to school because that’s how I’m going to dress for my future career? Too many. And I’m typing this while wearing a crop top that goes way above my belly button and jeans that have six huge holes in them. All six of my tattoos are showed off in this outfit, and my blue hair and septum piercing tie the whole look together – in my humble opinion.
I also found it interesting that whenever I went to mandatory leadership meetings with the school admin (principal, vice principal, discipline officer, etc.), they always seemed to forget my name or forget to acknowledge my presence. I went to every meeting, took notes, and pitched ideas only to be seen as a nameless girl sitting in the chair next to everyone just because I didn’t look like the other makeup-free, normal-looking kids.
I just finished my first year of college, and I can’t even tell you how many times high school teachers or administrators have reached out to me on Facebook to congratulate me on all my accomplishments. Like LOL, where were you when I was getting treated like shit by your co-workers just because I didn’t want to look like the other kids in my classes?
At first, it hurt. All the accomplishments that I had achieved in high school were never noticed because of a dress code and because I wanted to express myself. But now that I have some credibility to my name besides awards ceremony certificates, the same people who ignored me are coming up to me and congratulating my success.
It would’ve been nice if I was treated as a worthy, equal being when I had to see all of you every day for four years of my life. I forgive you, but I’ve moved on, and I’m doing so well that I laugh at all the unfair treatment that I experienced for so long.
Moral of the story? Do well for yourself while being exactly who you are even if you’re criticized for it. They’ll come crawling back later on, but by then, you’ll be able to say, “Laters, baby.”
Vic Mensa’s latest album has dropped and it’s a banger — a soulful banger! I mean, check out the album art above. There’s nothing deeper than a tatted up dude writing in a Moleskine, right?
“The Autobiography” is Vic’s first official studio album (after a smattering of mixtapes, features and singles) and he goes deep af. He raps about everything from his family to drug addiction to growing up on the South Side. And since he got sober last year, he says he’s got a completely new outlook on life and his music.
“It’s a human album,” Vic told Galore exclusively. “It explores my humanity, mainly, and I leave that to the listener to make parallels to themselves. When I say that the album is my blood, sweat, and tears, and everything I’ve learned up to this point, it’s just because it literally is.”
Just from the first few bars, it’s clear this is he kind of album worth tuning out the rest of the world for a first listen. We’re getting major “Good Kid, MAAD City” vibes. Here’s where you can get it:
And here’s the video for “Rage,” the album’s first single.
And in case you want to rep Vic harder than anyone else, here are some social skins for literally every device you could want (besides an iPad because you’re not 60). Enjoy and happy listening.
The girl seen hooked around Tory Lanez’s and Dave East’s arms in the “Loud Pack” video is Bronx native Shari Alston.
With a following over 220,000 on Instagram and almost 40,000 on Twitter, you’ve probably seen her floating around the web as someone’s #WCW.
We talked to her about fake insta baddies and following your dreams. Check it out below!
What was high school like for you and are you currently going to college?
I went to Laguardia for dance my freshman year of high school and after that I was homeschooled for just a year. I then enrolled in Cardinal Spellman Catholic School in my neighborhood for my junior and senior year. After I graduated high school, I took a break to basically pursue my music and dancing.
How is it being a big sister to your brother who is equally famous?
Having a sibling who does the same thing is kind of like a comfort zone. It’s really dope because we both feed off of each other when it comes to music and what we listen to.
What advice would you give to people who struggle with self-love?
No matter what, no one is perfect! In reality, the girls you see on Instagram don’t really look like that. You could look at someone and think they are the most beautiful person ever, but someone could think the total opposite. It’s all based on opinions really and no one has the true definition of what beauty is. Everyone needs to start looking in the mirror and truly learn to accept themselves for who they are. Absorb what makes you different and realize that it’s unique not “ugly.” You’re your own person and that’s it!
Who were/are some of your influences?
Some of my main influences are Rihanna, Beyonce, Jhene Aiko, and Chris Brown.
When did you decide that this was your calling?
I knew that I always wanted to sing and dance since I was young, but once I got around 13 years old I was positive that this was what I wanted to do for a living. I really am a strong believer in just going for it because wasted talent is not cool.
What’s your take on body positivity and the the outcomes from its movement?
I actually developed anorexia my freshman year at Laguardia. I would constantly look around and compare myself to other girls, which I feel like many young women do today. They want to achieve this Instagram girl look and body shapes that are not even realistic to have. Yes, you can achieve that body with hard work, but some of these girls are literally being worked on! Like, of course if you already have the hourglass shape, you’re blessed that’s in your genes. As long as you’re healthy, that’s what matters the most. I’ve been through the stage of feeling too fat as well as feeling too skinny and honestly it’s not even worth the stress. If you’re living, healthy, and have people that love you surrounding you, that’s all you really need.
What was it like starring in Tory Lanez’s “Loud Pack” music video?
It was really dope! I walked in and it was so many pretty girls so I was kinda nervous, but it was also cool because they were all around my age or a little older. When I saw Tory he actually recognized me, so that was crazy, especially because we’re always used to hearing them on the radio.
What’s your secret behind your poppin’ makeup this summer?!
Eyebrows are definitely a must, setting your makeup with a loose powder, and Anastasia’s glow kit!
Your style seems pretty sporty on Insta, but how would you describe it?
I would say I get some of my inspo from Kylie Jenner. I tend to wear sneakers everyday, but I really love the look of tight workout wear. When I go out though, I definitely love a good two piece set.
In five years I hope to be successful when it comes to entertaining. I want to be at the top and I will. I feel like I can really kill it! Being so young (19) right now, I’m really going to work towards being the best performer and entertainer that I can be.
Rom-coms tend to get a bad rep. Mostly, because they are largely unrealistic and full of overdone narratives and awful stereotypes. Romantic comedies are cliche city.
But, every once in awhile, someone subverts the genre and create a romantic comedy where you only laugh at the funniest parts — and not at the absurdities throughout the movie.
Comedies, in general, have largely unrealistic capers like rushing to stop weddings at the last minute or hiding under the table when your ex walks in a restaurant — that’s what makes them lol-worthy, but when it comes to the romance aspect there has to be an err of relatability. Especially when the circumstances are high key ridiculous.
I grew up idolizing Meg Ryan and the romantic comedy genre, but now I see them for what most of them are: modern day fairytales. I’ve made it my personal (ongoing) mission to find the ones that feel authentic. Basically, the ones that aren’t all sunshines and rainbows, because that’s life gurl.
Here are some realistic funny love stories I’ve found along the way:
1. Funny Girl
This is mostly realistic because it’s based on a true story, but also because it shows the very real scenario where a guy looks like he has his ish together, but really he’s just hiding behind that ruffled suit (over priced vintage T-shirt). In reality, sometimes the most well put together men have their own inner demons and can’t deal with female success.
Nicky Arnstein, Nicky Arnstein, what a beautiful name — and what a beautifully tragic love story. *Spoiler Alert* It doesn’t work out. And sometimes that happens, even when you try really hard, but you cry-sing a power ballad and you power through.
2. When Harry Met Sally
I think if anyone has a huge complaint with this movie it’s because they firmly believe that women and men can be friends without sex, and this movie makes it seem like they cannot. Well, I’m not here to get into that debate with you, but this portrayal of friends falling in love is pretty realistic. They have sexual tension, adorable banter and they seemingly balance each other out.
Had this been an unrealistic representation of friends becoming more than friends, then after their initial romp, that morning-after scene would have probably gone A LOT differently. Harry probably would have cuddled up to Sally with absolutely no hesitation, fulfilling our romantic happy ending sans complications. But instead he gave this panicked look (see photo above) and questioned everything.
Sure, the grand romantic gesture came shortly after, but it felt more authentic because the coupling didn’t happen as smoothly as fantasy often allows.
3. Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
If you can get past the extremely unrealistic plot of the movie and look solely at the relationship between Clementine and Joel then you just may find some similarities to one of your own ill-fated past relationships. Prepare to be reminded of the trials of loving someone and hating them at the same time, wanting it to work out, but also wishing you’ve never met them.
Although back then, they didn’t even have to worry about the intricacies of social media! They were just worried about coming across old photos or being tempted to call the other up.
Bb Cameron Diaz and queen Julia Roberts came together for this classic 90’s romantic comedy. With fun sing-a-long and an accurate portrayal of that infamous loneliness induced regret, this movie holds up on a rainy day. It’s hard seeing someone you could’ve led that picture-perfect-picket-fence-style life with, actually doing it with someone else, even if that’s never ever been the life you’ve wanted for yourself, it’s likely to bring up some type of feelz.
THAT feeling is accurately depicted in the movie.
It’s that trick your mind plays on you. So, alas Julia Roberts doesn’t get the guy, but did she even want him in the first place? Probably not. Plus her and her BFF have cute ending of their own, proving she didn’t even need him anyway.
And for all you When Harry Met Sally naysayers, this movie shows a depiction of men and women choosing to be friends.
5. The Big Sick
The Big Sick is still in theaters so I won’t spoil it for you. Basically, two people from different worlds fall in love and it almost doesn’t work, but because of a major event (it’s a coma. Sry!) they are forced to reassess their feelings.
It sounds absurd, but it’s actually based off a true story — and as they say opposites do attract, it’s not that insane. Plus, it shows the very realistic complications of trying to blend two different worlds.
Plus, it’s motherluvin’ hilarious.
6. Obvious Child
Indie dream queen Jenny Slate kills it in this romantic comedy that you’ve probably never seen, but should add to your list immediately. It’s a tale as old as time, girl meets boy, girl has one night stand with boy, girl gets pregnant. It sounds similar to Knocked Up, but it’s way better— trust! It’s take the cliche and flips it into something fresh.
This is one of the more unique rom-coms out there because (*spoiler alert*) the happy ending involves an abortion. But nevertheless the ending is happy and not forced. The love story is funny and often times ridiculous, but not unheard of.
There’s virtually no fantasy apparent in this film: from getting dumped, to scheduling an abortion around your mom’s birthday, to navigating unemployment, this movie is almost too real. But that’s why it’s great.
The character Annie Hall is widely believed to be a manic pixie dream girl, who was dreamed up in Woody Allen’s mind to exist only as the magical spirit who brings the main character out of his funk. Although, Allen has said that the character was crafted largely after the quirky Keaton herself.
Like most of Allen’s film, Annie Hall is particularly dialogue heavy. There are A LOT of conversations. Through these walk and talks, you see an undeniable chemistry between the two, and a true, but still warm and fuzzy kind of love.
The on screen relationship was real in it’s whirlwind like romance and inevitable demise due to Alvy’s unwillingness to accept his own happiness.
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