GIVENCHY by Riccardo Tisci - FW 13/14 ad campaign.

Photos by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

LIVIN WELL BY KRISTEN GIPSON

Photos by Zach Coffman for LURVE magazine.

It’s that time of the year again. The time where we store our winter boots and heavy coats and replace them with something a bit lighter! I*t’s finally warm, the sun is shining and flowers are in full bloom but why oh why did I wake up feeling miserable?! It had hit me - a cold. And it was terrible. Aches, pains, congestion, sore throat, cough - the works! I even went to the doctor and I NEVER go to the doctor. Turns out my ailments were just viral which means that antibiotics won’t help anything and that I’d have to fight it naturally (the best way in my opinion).

So how did I kick this cold and in 3 days no less?! Let me tell you..

There are 3 crucial steps to fighting a cold naturally. Rest, hydration and medicine.

Your body cannot repair itself without the proper rest. I slept an average of 16 hours when I was sick. It’s best to take a couple days off work and really care for yourself rather than trying to fight through it. If you try and do the latter than you’ll end up with a lingering cold weeks after your first symptoms.

Hydration is key! Water, Orange Juice (unpasteurized to retain nutrients and enzymes), special green juice, tea, etc. I really can’t eat too much when I’m sick so I supplement with liquids. When I wake I have a glass of Water and OJ. I follow with tea and oatmeal for breakfast. For lunch and dinner I have soup or noodles. In between meals I have at least 24 oz of liquids per HOUR! It’s crazy and I’m using the bathroom every 5 minutes but hydration is so essential because your body cannot expel the sickness without it.

It’s important to avoid dairy while you’re sick. No milk, cheese, yogurt, etc… Dairy increases phlegm production and that’s definitely not something that we want more of at a time like this.

My swear-by supplements include (every product can be purchased at whole foods) :

Echinacea Blend by 365 brand
“Wellness Formula” by Source Naturals
Aller-Max by Country Life

Herbal Expectorant by Naturade
Wellness Herbal Throat Spray by Source Naturals

Gypsy Cold Care tea by Traditional Medicinals
Echinacea Immune Support tea by Yogi

Organic raw honey and fresh lemon to soothe throat. I add honey and lemon to my tea and hot water and I also eat spoonfuls of honey on it’s own. I also gargle with warm salt water. This loosens phlegm and helps to soothe the throat as well..

I step in my steam shower once a day and use a humidifier at night. Essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus are amazing for clearing your sinuses. Rub them on your chest at night and add a couple drops to your humidifier. And the Neti-pot is a lifesaver!

This regimen helped me to kick this cold in 3 days! Now instead of sleeping all day I’m poolside enjoying the beautiful weather!

Until next time,

Kristen.

PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Photos by Julia Chesky for LURVE magazine.

PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York part 2.

Photos by Julia Chesky for LURVE magazine.

PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York part 1.

Photos by Julia Chesky for LURVE magazine.

Jeu de Marot by Alexandra Rhodes.

With her chic leather clutches and knit beanies embellished with copper plates emblazoned with some of her favourite words, Paris based accessories designer Marie Marot’s debut F/W 2013 collection has us enchanted. By breaking up each of her chosen words into smaller ones, and in turn giving them playful double meanings
(“Poe[try]”, “Psy[chic]”, “Al[one]”) Marot has succeeded in creating a line of classic, simple accessories with an irreverent twist. We caught up with the designer to discuss the inspiration behind Chaper 1 and her covetable androgynous style.

Tell us about your childhood. What were you like as a little girl?
I was a mix between a daddy’s little princess and a tomboy! I remember always having small wounds on my skinny legs and pink nail polish on my hands! <br><br>

Did you grow up in Paris?
I grew up between Paris and the countryside with my parents, my two brothers and our hound dogs.<br><br>

How did you get into fashion?
I worked in a press office. It was my first and only experience in fashion. It was really great because it gave me a really broad vision of the fashion industry. Everyone around me was telling me how strong my personal taste was, which pushed me towards the other side of things - I realised I needed to express myself through designing.

You’re based in Paris. What’s it like being a young designer there? Fashion is so deeply ingrained in our conception of Parisian history, I wondered if it feels intimidating to be starting out there?
I’m not pretending to be a fashion designer. I just want to express myself and try to show what I like ; my sensibility and my aesthetic vision.

Tell us about the inspiration behind your new collection Chapter 1.
It all started with my love of both English and French words, how you can play with the words that you find in everyday life if you keep your eyes and ears open.
This stylistic device sharpens the thought process and a single word suddenly opens up vast avenues for reasoning or reverie.
For my first collection I’ve done 8 words. The first word that gave me the idea to do Chapter 1 was POE(TRY). Try as I might I couldn’t forget the small verb hidden inside.
I chose the clutches and the beanies because it’s what I wear everyday and black is my favorite color.

What prompted you to start your own line?
It was just a natural continuation, I felt I needed to express myself,
Talk us through the design process : LESS IS MORE ! that is my philosophy.

Are you limiting your brand’s vision to accessories or will you be expanding into other garments?
For the first collection it’s only beanies and clutches, but for Chapter 2, I will expand into other accessories, but I’ll always stick to my essentials !

How would you describe your aesthetic?

Simple and timeless.

Do you have any formal training?

No !!!

Do you have a muse?
Joseph Beuys, Yohji Yamamoto, David lynch, Rei Kawakubo, and Andrée Putman.

How would you describe your personal style and how does that manifest itself in your designs?

Androgynous, simple and faithful. My designs are just an extension of me !

What are your 5 wardrobe essentials?
Marie Marot beanie and clutch! a good hat, flat shoes, socks!

What’s inspiring you at the moment ?

The grey sky of Paris !

Where can we buy your designs?

Online on my website www.mariemarot.com
And at Colette.

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Haute Couture costumes for le Bolero de Ravel, Opera Garnier Paris.

Photos: Agathe Poupeney - Opéra national de Paris.

Nasiba Adilova, Head Of Business development for Buro247 US & North America photographed in Paris for LURVE magazine.

Photos by Paolo Simi.

The Best shoes of the season.

Photos by Jordan Makarof for LURVE magazine.

Styling and art direction: Evangelie Smyrniotaki.

Model:Filio Metsi

Black sandals with thorns: Balenciaga via Balenciaga Boutique Athens.

White pumps: Sergio Rossi, Black booties:Givenchy, Black sandals with wooden cone heel: Givenchy, Black sandals with studs: Isabel Marant, Black sandals with transparency: Manolo Blahnik all from LuisaWorld http://luisaworld.com.

LIVIN WELL BY KRISTEN GIPSON.

Every month, LURVE health & beauty editor Kristen Gipson shares tips about health and beauty.

When it comes to skincare I live by the model of the french girl which is ‘take good care of your skin so that you don’t have to wear makeup.’

My skincare routine is intense but it’s worth it. I get anxiety when I have a blemish and that in turn, causes more pimples. In my early twenties I would get breakouts, usually on my nose. I’m a picker so I’d end up getting acne scars as well and it was the worst! I feel the best about myself when I have clear, healthy looking skin so it’s really important for me to keep up with my routine.

I discovered Kanebo products about two years ago in Tokyo and haven’t looked back since! I recommend it to anyone and everyone who will listen because it has really transformed my skin. Even before I changed my diet and started eating healthier, Kanebo helped to calm my breakouts.

Kanebo is a cosmetic beauty company that was founded in 1887.

They are the second largest cosmetics company in Japan. I use the Silky Purifying for cleansing and the Sensai Silk line for moisturizing.

The Silky Purifiying is the only series from a major brand dedicated entirely to facial cleansing. It’s a two-step program. I use the cleansing oil first then follow up with the Mud Soap. The Mud Soap is freaking amazing and I swear by it!

Next I double moisturize with Sensai Silk. I love the Sensai silk series because it’s specially formulated for younger skin. It was specifically created “for the future of your beauty” (sounds so fancy). In the morning I use the light softening lotion followed by the light emulsion. At nighttime I swap out the emulsion for the Sensai Silk soothing cream. It is a phenomenal night cream that leaves me radiant.

I use eye cream morning and night. It is SO important. I don’t have wrinkles yet so it is a preventative measure but if I can deter wrinkles for a couple more years by taking 5 minutes out of my day then so be it. It’s also important to lightly pat your eye cream on with your finger rather than rubbing it in. I use Shiseido Benefiance Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream.

I just discovered Bioderma thanks to my wonderful french girlfriends. J’aime! I use it right after my cleansing then I do my two steps of moisturizing.

A couple of my alternative products include Bliss Triple Oxygen face mask - I use this about three times a week. The oxygen really “wakes” up my skin and leaves me glowing. I exfoliate my lips three times a week as well. I use the Mint Julip flavor from LUSH. I follow up with Homeoplasmine for a thick, conditioning treatment for my lips.

In the winter months this routine is especially beneficial.

If I ever have a breakout I do my 2 step cleansing routine then I use my silky purifying pore clearing essence - It is pretty much a miracle in a jar. Massage it onto your skin for 10 seconds, go to bed and voila! No more pimple when you wake up.

Hope you enjoyed my skin care breakdown and always remember,

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH!

Kristen photographed at home by Zach Coffman for LURVE magazine Wearing Alaia Dress and Genevieve Jones necklace.

Evangelie Smyrniotaki, Style Heroine photographed at home for LURVE magazine.

Photos by Charlie Makkos.

Iosselliani.

Photos by Paolo Simi for LURVE magazine.

Styling: Amalia Tiano De Vivo, Hair and Make Up: Rory Rice, Model: IuLiia Khoroshavina, Photos Assistants: Paola Foresti & Guilietta Raimondi, Editing: Luca Casagrande.

Model wears Iosselliani jewellery through out.