The N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton opens in theaters nationwide today. Whether you’re a lifelong N.W.A or hip hop fan whose been anticipating this day for months or you’re one of the people who couldn’t care less, chances are that you’ve heard more about this movie in the last few days than any other release in recent… Continue Reading
Late last month, Lottabody (Insta: @LoveLottabody), a hair care styling favorite for years and a client of House of Success PR, celebrated the launch of its newest product, the Love Me 5-n-1 Miracle Styling Crème with an event at Flywheel Sports in NYC. The Love Me 5-n-1 Miracle Styling Crème is a hair balm that provides five… Continue Reading
OPI, the global nail lacquer company known for its frequent and sometimes brow-raising collaborations, recently announced one of the most brilliant brand extensions I’ve seen in a long time: a home paint line inspired by its’ most popular colors. The OPI Color Palette, a partnership with Ace Hardware’s in-house Clark + Kensington brand, launched with three collections… Continue Reading
I’ve always loved fashion week for the energy that it brings to New York City. And for the inspiration I get from learning about new style trends and innovations and seeing who- or what will emerge as the new “it” person or thing. In 2007 and 2008, when the shows were still at Bryant Park,… Continue Reading
In January of last year when I reported on Sean Combs’ investment in AquaHydrate, I briefly mentioned an industry rumor about the mogul’s desire to get into the tequila business. That rumor is a lot closer to reality as news about his partnership with DeLeon Tequila begins to surface. DeLeon Tequila was introduced into the… Continue Reading
Pinterest, the 3 year old start up that has become my go-to destination for inspiration and vision boarding, is exploring new ways to generate revenue. Last night, the site’s founder Ben Silbermann sent out a note to users to let them know that they are experimenting with promoted pins. In the note, Silbermann assures users that… Continue Reading
When Rosh Hashanah and Fashion Week Collide People.com style director Andrea Lavinthal said she’s spending the first two days of New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at a special venue, where front row seats are elusive and the latest trends are de rigeur. The occasion? Rosh Hashanah at Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, NJ. Lavinthal is… Continue Reading
Dear David Tlale and co: If you have to cry, now might be a good time to go outside. People’s Revolution, the fashion PR firm run by Kelly Cutrone, announced earlier today that they are “canceling their participation” in David Tlale’s NYFW show because they haven’t been paid. Here’s the full statement that was sent to press and… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Last year when I met and interviewed curlBOX founder Myleik Teele, she talked about wanting to change the brown beauty conversation. She felt that women of color deserved to be celebrated and made a top priority by the beauty industry. For the September box, Teele enlisted the help of four popular natural hair and beauty… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Pinterest is Launching a Dedicated Hub for Fashion Week The site, which is to photos what Twitter is to text, is taking advantage of the fact that users post more than two million fashion pins on the platform every day. The social medium has never participated in fashion week in an official capacity until now. The company… Continue Reading… Continue Reading