Beauty + Fashion
We’re keeping it luxury in Loop Magazine’s Beauty + Fashion branch. Trust our contributing stylists and designers as they share shopping recs, review the runway, and interview creatives. Whether you’re donning the best couture, grabbing a vintage garment, or looking to zap those frown lines, we have just the recommendation you need.
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Grads
For the recent grad in your life, send them on their post-education way with one of these 10 gifts—from the sentimental to the savvy.
Make A Splash: Shopping For The Modern ‘Little Mermaid’
Inspired by the Disney’s new live-action film “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey, shop 10 under the sea-inspired styles, from seashell sandals to scale-like miniskirts.
Neon Hippie Launches Mushroom-Based Skincare Collection: Shop The Collection
Neon Hippie Launches Mushroom-Based Skincare Collection Doing ‘shrooms for your skin….. Made to smile back at you every morning, Neon Hippie is a far-out new
How To Wear Pantone’s 2023 Color Of The Year: Viva Magenta
Each year, Pantone announces its color of the year and in 2023, Viva Magenta reigns supreme. Find out how you can work this hot hue into your wardrobe.
Shop 8 Jackets To Brighten Up May Gray, June Gloom
Come late spring, early summer, you can count on cloudy skies and cooler temps in LA, also known as “May Gray” and “June Gloom.” To prepare, shop eight jackets to throw over your ‘fits for the next couple of months.
Kicking Off Summer In Style: Memorial Day Shopping Guide
Whether you are grilling with the gang, posing by the pool or cruising the clubs, Memorial Day Weekend is all about kicking off the summer in style. From a “Baywatch” inspired swimsuit to an effortless denim dress, check out our ultimate Memorial Day shopping guide.
Courtside Chic: 7 Baller Styles To Rock While Cheering On The LA Lakers
The LA Lakers are headed to the 2022 NBA Western Conference finals and whether you score some courtside tix or gettin’ together with friends to cheer on Lebron and crew, you’ll want to show your team spirit in style. From luxe leather joggers to sparkling earring studs, shop these chic and sporty pieces to make your game day ‘fit a slam dunk.
Stay Woke: 8 Under-Eye Masks To Use After A Late Night Out
Truth be told, “You look tired,” is one of the worst comments one can receive. We all know it’s really code for you look like s**t . Sure, you may have had the most epic night out, but the last thing you want is it showing on your face the next morning. So the next time your party plans turn into an all-nighter, recover with a set of under-eye masks to de-puff those dark circles, quench your dehydrated skin, and, frankly, bring you back to life.
Dressing For Revenge: Shop 7 Slay-Worthy Styles
On Taylor Swift’s venomously titled “Vigilante Sh*t,” the Grammy winner details a savage and stylish revenge-seeking plan that includes “cat eyes sharp enough to kill a man.” And let’s be honest, we can all relate. Whether you are anticipating running into an ex on a big night out or just want to look fire on the gram, we rounded up seven slay-worthy styles that will prove looks can indeed kill. Afterall, hell hath no fury like a baddie scorned.
Natalia Fedner: On Dressing the A-List and Innate Sex Appeal
If you don’t know Natalia Fedner by name, you certainly know her designs. Her glittering, signature ‘stretch metal’ has been seen on Beyonce in her visual albums, on Cardi B as part of a Halloween look, dripped over Meg Thee Stallion in a music video, donned by Lenny Kravitz, Shakira, JLo, Kylie, and many many more.
September Look of the Month: Emili Sindlev
New York Fashion Week kick starts the season, and then it is off to Milan which is where I saw my selection for Loop’s Look of the month, September: Emili Sindlev.
Bombay Hair: Top-Tier Styling Innovation at Unbeatable Prices
My waver made my rather fine but very long hair look like I used an 80s-style crimper rather than having wind-blown locks, and a half-inch wand was time-consuming while making the thinner ends of my hair stick in Shirley Temple-like curls while sections closer to my scalp seemed loose and frizzy. However, I recently picked up Bombay Hairs’ 5 in 1 Curling Wand, and my routine has been revolutionized.
Texture Tales
So, what do you do when you’ve done it all? You do a little more! And by “more” I mean extensions, which is why I am obsessed with Kinkistry. It is 100% Virgin Hair Extensions, exclusively for natural textures ranging from tight curls to loose, flowing waves.
Styled by Kat Gosik
For celebrities in the era of social media, every venue is a fashion show: the walk into the stadium before a big game, a trip to the airport, breakfast at Urth Café, or a shopping trip on Rodeo. When even athleisure must be high fashion, everyday wear should be left to the experts. Hence, the rise of the celebrity stylist.
Loop’s Look of the Month: Falysha
Every once in a while, you
find someone that makes you pause and say, “I want to be her when I grow up!” Which is how I located
my Loop’s Look of the Month for August: the fashionable Falysha, or @camerawhoring on Instagram
(P.S. I LOVE HR IG NAME!). Her style is elegant, sophisticated, and unique. Inspired a recent cover shot
from Chloe Bailey, Falysha knew she needed this ‘all over lace scribble’ dress for her Cabo birthday
celebration. This
Let’s Get Creative: What’s New in Nightlife Fashion
I’ll be blunt, when it comes to nightlife fashion, I’m craving something new. Lately, I’ve noticed my favorite influencers are donning latex dresses or are clad in leather.
Lybethras: An International Collection for an LA Summer
While Labor Day is swiftly approaching, swimsuit season in Los Angeles is far from over. Our So Cal summer lasts long into October with Santa Ana winds blowing in hot streaks all year. So, while ladies nationwide are watching the YouTube videos of Swim Week 2022 shows and picking out vacation wear, we Angelenos browse with everyday use in mind, and one current must-cop brand is Brazilian-made Lybethras.
Loop’s Look of the Month: Joy Corrigan
Loop’s Look of the Month goes to Joy Corrigan this July. The Founder and Creative Director of Naked Species wore the OffShore Crop Top and Skirt from the Camila Coelho Collection, available at REVOLVE.best dressed. A true fan of fashion, she wears high-style looks with so much ease and natural panache.
Best of Miami Swim Week 2022
Last week, Miami hosted one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year: Miami Swim Week. In recent years, this event has begun to rival New York Fashion Week, with celebs flocking to the front row and music artists joining the models on stage.
Get Glam with Jacqui
A night out in LA means you gotta bring the drama – not literally, but definitely with your look.
Makeup inspo is pretty easy to find with all the Tiktok and IG reels, and there are so many viral products out there, that it’s hard to tell what actually works until you try it for yourself.
Meet Young Bae: From Opening Her Own Tattoo Shop To Manifesting Her Own Line At Foot Locker
If Young Bae could have it her way, she wouldn’t even be on social media, she’s busy living life in the present moment. For her, this includes tattooing her revolving list of clientele, being a mom, and recently, even manifesting her own fashion collection with Foot Locker called 2One2 Apparel.
Lucious Skin from Within
Owner and creator Sylvia Brownlee reminds women everywhere that good skin starts from within; that means, being mindful of what you put in your body and working to create a low-stress lifestyle in order to prevent your worries from showing up on your face.
Loop’s Look of the Month: Lori Harvey
This season’s newly single “It Girl,” Ms. Lori Harvey, has officially joined the conversation of this month’s
best dressed. A true fan of fashion, she wears high-style looks with so much ease and natural panache.
Refy Beauty Brow Sculpt: Revolutionizing the Eyebrow Game
I went through many (MANY) years of eyebrow failures, first using brown eyeshadow to shift my shade and then transitioning to pencils that were much too dark for my face. During the pandemic, with lots of extra Instagram scrolling time on my hands, I discovered the Australian model-turned-beauty-mogul, Jess Hunt, and Refy Beauty revolutionized my life.
Loop’s Look of the Month: Kourtney Kardashian
Mrs. Kourtney Kardashian Barker! In the most epic look Italian Dolce and Gabbana Alta Moda love story: the reality star married the love of her life.
High Fashion Hits the Streets
The story of La Ropa designers Jimbo Williams’ and Aristotle Sanchez’s rise to stardom is just as shocking and catchy as the T-shirt slogan that grabbed the world’s attention: Pussy Builds Strong Bones.
Step into this season’s must-have styles
Step into this season’s must-have shoes Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Photography via Pexel It’s finally time to put the house
Best of Coachella
Best of Coachella Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Mariama Diallo Instagram We did a round up of Coachella’s hottest outfits, and
LA Fashion Week’s Show Stealers
The tall, slender dancer was part of the original Broadway cast of Bring It On: The Musical and later, In the Heights during his tenure in New York City. An appearance in Chris Brown’s Kiss Kiss music video launched him into the hip hop scene, and he has since worked with nearly every well-known artist and then some: JLo, Missy Elliot, and Demi Lovato, to name a few.
Co-Ords for Any Occasion
Co-Ords for Any Occasion Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email “I believe displaying confidence through fashion is an amazing feeling.” The first
Blumarine: Fashion that Flirts with the Ultra-Feminine
Blumarine: Fashion that Flirts with the Ultra-Feminine Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Photography via Pexel I can picture this sexy skirt
Heatless Hair: Rocking Real Inches and Keeping Hair Healthy
This winter I’ve found the solution to all my problems: Heatless Hair’s Curling Ribbon Kit (pink for me!).
In Good Conscience
In Good Conscience creates naturally-derived body washes with a sustainable, minority owned and focused business model. The line of bodywashes, intended for use by all genders and nonbinary individuals, includes ingredients like Babassu oil, sustainably-sourced from the Dominican Republic.
Let Them Legs Free: The Case For Looser Pants
Let Them Legs Free: The Case For Looser Pants Image: via Pexel “Oh, the pocket room! Oh, the increase in mobility! Oh, the assurance that
Lashed For the Very First Time: With Lulubelle Lashes
Lashed For the Very First Time: With Lulubelle Lashes Being able to say ‘I woke up with lashes like this’ and actually mean it, is
LA Fashion Week in Summary: Our list of high fashion highlights
LA Fashion Week in Summary: Our list of high fashion highlights Photography by Sylvanus Leone LLC “Sometimes the most absurd or unexpected things blend just
Lingerie as Costume: Turning Any Costume Sexy
Lingerie as Costume: Turning any Costume Sexy Image: via Dreamstime It’s time to figure out those costume looks! The spooky season is literally upon us;
The Art of Fashion: Nordstrom by Cristina Martinez
The Art of Fashion: Nordstrom by Cristina Martinez Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email “My real calling got louder than my distractions. ”
Suns Out, Buns Out? Is it too late for swimwear?
Suns Out, Buns Out? Is it too late for swimwear? Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Courtesy of Thirtynine Seven “We are
Lessons from the Runway: What Did NYFW Teach Us About Our Wardrobe?
Lessons from the Runway: What Did NYFW Teach Us About Our Wardrobe? Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Photo: via Pexel A
The Upcycled Fashion Brand that’s Wow-ing the World
The Upcycled Fashion Brand that’s Wow-ing the World Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email “I do hope designers just entering the industry
What does it mean to be ‘Essential?’
What does it mean to be ‘Essential?’ Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Photo: Ron Lach / Pexel Brands like Champion, Pangaia,
Nightlife Fashion: Where to shop for a night out
Nightlife Fashion: Where to shop for a night out Courtesy of House of CB Are you going out tonight? Maybe this weekend? Perfect. . .
Fall Fashion: What’s New and What’s Next
Fall Fashion: What’s New and What’s Next Image: Loop Magazine The up-and-coming designers that are stealing the show… It’s September, we finally have photo captions
Dr. Brandt: A Beauty Remedy that Won’t Break the Bank
Dr. Brandt: A Beauty Remedy that Won’t Break the Bank “I’m now in the habit of applying this morning and night, and I will sometimes
5 Going-Out Outfits To Wear At A Nightclub In Los Angeles
5 Going-Out Outfits To Wear At A Nightclub In Los Angeles Right now, we’re rocking cocktail (to-go) dresses at home, but soon enough, we’ll be
Steal the Scene: With Actress Mirtha Michelle Fashion & Beauty Tips
Steal the Scene: With Actress Mirtha Michelle Fashion & Beauty Tips You have to be confident. In LA, there are tons of beautiful people all
Prettiest (and Easiest) Beauty Tips for Fall: With Model Shelby Bay
Prettiest and (Easiest) Beauty Tips for Fall: With Model Shelby Bay Photography by Irma Lomdize Shelby Bay let’s us in on her beauty secrets for
Model Phi Tran Teaches Us How To Serve Looks With Her Style Secrets
Model Phi Tran Teaches Us How To Serve Looks With Her Style Secrets Phi Tran Model, rapper, and influencer discussed her go-to outfits, favorite restaurants
KITH Teams Up With Nobu Restaurants For A Hot New Collection
KITH Teams Up With Nobu Restaurants For a Hot New Collection Story by Shirley Ju Kith x Nobu This is what happens when one of
Angel Brinks Has All The Style Inspiration You Need This Fall
Angel Brinks Has All The Style Inspiration You Need This Fall Angel Brinks Angel Brinks made it clear she was poppin’ before the VH1 show
6 Beauty Influencers To Follow For Nightlife Looks
6 Beauty Influencers To Follow For Nightlife Looks Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Koleen Diaz Glam you need before stepping out..
6 Stylists To Follow For Nightlife Style Inspo
6 Stylists to follow for Nightlife Style Inspiration When Friday night hits, we tend to get a little wild streak and want to paint the
Simona Totaro Interview: Fashion Icon By Way of Italy and LA
Simona Totaro Interview: Fashion Icon By Way of Italy and LA “Go in your room, find a bunch of pieces, style, and model them” “Let’s
