#Custom made jewelry in Los Angeles

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Custom made jewelry in Los Angeles

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[ritzjewelers]

Very special, custom made Ruby and Tourmaline Necklace for a Very Special Client. Ritz Jewelers, Los Angeles.

[pumpkinghostbunnyy]

So I've recently been getting into oddities, I got two little butterfly wings and a bone in little jars to start my collection and one of my teeth, weird I know, but i had depression growing up , didn't care for my teeth and dental care is fucking expensive so when one of my teeth inevitably fell out (and I had finished crying) I saved It and cleaned it and it now lives on my shelf. But this made me think about the cod characters and their little goth gf

Price🥃- price is honestly such a daddy let's be honest, I genuinely think he'd not be too fazed due to his line of work, its not like he's not seen bones before, but he'd maybe be a teeny bit concerned about his little ones fascination with death, 'yes dove the little butterfly is beautiful but also why do you want to taxidermy the cat when it eventually dies?', he's so used to death but his little angel is so pure in his eyes so he worries from time to time but ultimately it makes her happy so he supposes it's not a bad thing. I do think he'd let her have her own space in the house for them , probably build her custom shelves for them himself. his angel doesn't gotta worry about anything just gotta sit on his lap whilst he sips his whiskey listening to her ramblings all about the different ones she wants to collect.

Gaz 🪽- Gaz is honestly an angel (a sexy, charming, beautiful little angel) he'd probably have known his love a long time, maybe gone to school with her or something along those lines so I don't think he'd be grossed out by these things, I think he'd just except his lover is a little weird but he knew that from the beginning, that's how they became friends never mind lovers. I do think he'd go with his girl to all the little gothic shops and fairs, 'yeah love that one's good, can we get a frog? I think this one looks cool'. He wouldn't be obsessed with it like his love but he wouldn't mind it, I think he'd just be neutral about it, I do also think he'd get her custom ones for valentine's day, like how people have those mice in different situations and outfits, he'd get her one holding her favourite dried flowers and an engraved wooden base with their anniversary on.

Soap 🧼- I love this big baby but he'd be so fucking whiny about it, 'hen wha the fuck is tha?..I can see it's bones!'. He'd definitely tell the team and absolutely would make jokes about it but he's mad for his little bonnie so this ain't gonna make him quit his love for her , fuck no. I think he'd go to antique shops with his lass but absolutely would complain about how he feels watched from all the beady little eyes on him, and please if she names any of her little creatures he'd take the mick 'aye! Stop naming m like their our wee kids!'.

Alejandro 🫀- honestly I think Alejandro wouldn't mind, his amor has his heart, you want the house to look like Halloween all year round so be it . his abuela taught him to respect the dead so I think he'd talk in his head to the little creatures, he has to move one to get something of the shelf, 'lo siento amiguito' (sorry little friend) , god forbid he breaks a jar ones in, not only would he be so apologetic to his little luna (moon) but to the little creature he disturbed, he'd fix it himself within an hour and get them a better jar, i think he'd even leave his favourite creatures offerings during the day of the dead.

Farah🌛- I think Farah would be Hiding her relationship with her sol ( sun) , her girl is so soft and bubbly but has this dark little look to her, but because of her culture and high risk job Farah keeps the relationship private to protect her girl. But I think there'd be signs, she'd buy her Bella (beautiful) matching taxidermy jewelry, I think some kind of bones or teeth, she loves her girl so much, she wants to show she cares by wearing her weird little interest.

Roach🪳- he'd absolutely scavenge his butterfly trinkets, I'm talking mudlarking, I'm talking on missions sees an old coin in a lake, his now, he's so sneaky and quick, the team are absolutely so confused why his pockets are so heavy and jingle as he walks but it all makes sense when they eventually meet his love at their house and it's covered in small little trinkets and also he absolutely buys her a pinned roach.

Horangi 🍻- I fully believe his sweetheart is a curvy girl, and he's obsessed, he buys her lingerie with spiderwebs in the mesh and makes her model it, loves seeing the way her body curves and moves as she walks, and he wears matching rings with her.

Now onto the guys that made my little vampire heart go wild with this idea

Konig 🌩️- firm believer that konig sees her one day and is just obsessed immediately, I think he'd live more rural in the mountains and would bring little trinkets he finds, almost worshiping his spatz (sparrow) like how people worship different god's by leaving offerings. I think he'd hunt his food often so he'd give schatz the bones and fur, he'd clean them too and would use the fur to make her things to add to her collection, anything to show he can provide for her. I think she'd be the small towns little witch, at least that's what people say, I think she's just a regular girl who loves cottages and creepy stuff but small villages talk, and konig is hooked immediately.

Keegan 🦷- Keegan isn't bothered, he'll he'd make it you, go into the woods and hunt for bones and dead bugs to preserve for you. I think he'd go to all the fairs and shops and I think he'd even get some himself for the animals he likes, not many but I definitely think he'd have a crow or something. my first thought with Keegan is on their anniversary he'd order his darling blood jewelry made from his own blood, I don't think he'd even think to much into it, the price doesn't matter and blood doesn't bother him, anything for his woman.

Ghost 💀- we all know that ghost is closed off and doesn't love easily so you can imagine when he does love he falls hard, in walks in this little thing and he's fucking hooked. He doesn't care how morally wrong it is, she's his, the second he sees her, just a little thing, he's gotta protect her, provide for her. Some how he worms his way into her life (definitely a meer coincidence and I'm sure no stalking involved at all) and he's not going no where. I think he'd buy her anything she wanted, he doesn't care about the price and I think he'd have some... unethical ways to get her certain oddities let's say, he kills an enemy and notices he has a prosthetic eye or something , well his little bunny would love that for her shelf, he can clean bones no problem, and if she asks where he got a human skull because they're so expensive and rare well 'got em from an antique shop' thats all she needs to know.

[mariacallous]

Every Rosh Hashanah, my mother Rica made a special and delicious simanim soup, which contained all the “simanim” (signs), symbolic vegetables that are used in the Sephardic Rosh Hashanah seder. Rooted in Kabbalah and with a clever play on the Aramaic names of the vegetables, at the seder, Sephardim say blessings over these vegetables, which include butternut squash, zucchini and Swiss chard. 

My mother and father were born in Larache, an ancient port city founded by the Phoenicians on the northwestern coast of Morocco. Providentially located where the Loukkos River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Larache is the most important city in the Tetouan-Tanger region of Morocco. Larache is also where my ancestors found refuge after the Expulsion from Spain in 1492. 

My paternal grandfather Salomon Emquies was the proprietor of a spice shop (so appropriate that Sharon and I are the Sephardic Spice Girls). My maternal grandfather Moshe Bensabat was the chief Rabbi of Larache. He was the mohel, the shochet and conducted all the weddings. 

One of the last wedding ceremonies that he performed before he made aliyah (emigrated to Israel) was that of my parents. Soon after, my parents moved to Casablanca, where my two older brothers and I were born.

When we emigrated to Los Angeles, my parents brought the jewelry that both sets of grandparents gifted my mother. They brought the menorah they had received as a wedding gift from her parents. And they brought with them the rich religious traditions of their childhood homes. 

A treasured Spanish Moroccan custom, this recipe has been handed down over generations. This soup includes apples for a “sweet year,” as well as beef cheek meat or beef neck bones, which symbolize the ram’s head and the fervent wish that we should be “the head and not the tail.” In making this soup, my mother would soak the leeks and Swiss chard. She would peel the apple, carrots, sweet potatoes and turnip. She would patiently chop all the vegetables. Then everything would slowly simmer with the meat in a big pot. 

After the brachot (blessings), my mother would serve this nutritious, flavorful soup as the first course of our meal, a tasty connection to the many generations that came before us, passing down the faith and the Mesorah (Oral Torah).

Over time, as more and more of my family became vegetarian, my mother started making this soup without meat. This year, I want to go back and make my mother’s original recipe. To accommodate all my guests, I will cook the meat cheeks separately in my pressure cooker, then the meat eaters can add it to their bowl of soup. 

Notes: 

This recipe makes a very large pot, so you should have enough to serve this soup for two meals.

Store soup in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

[charlottegeorgesheart]

Young Queen Charlotte, played by India Amarteifio, keeps to innocent pastels in her early scenes, but her colors grow bolder as her power does too.  (Liam Daniel/Netflix)

BY VALLI HERMAN

In the first minutes of the “Bridgerton” prequel “Queen Charlotte,” the namesake character complains heartily how her elaborate gown and its restrictive corset made of brittle and sharp whalebone means that if she moves too much, “I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments.”

Oh, dearest gentle reader, young Queen Charlotte hasn’t suffered in vain. Her every ensemble, and those of the show’s sizable cast, are crafted with such sumptuous detail, that surely all who view them would gladly have them suffer even more.

Even though period costumes are notoriously cumbersome, Emmy-winning costume designer Lyn Elizabeth Paolo and co-costume designer Laura Frecon dispel notions that the actors suffered much (thanks to light, modern fabrics and stretchy panels in their corsets). Still, the yearlong shoot in grand estates across the United Kingdom overlapped the pandemic lockdown and required worldwide sourcing. It seems that their brand of elegant finery was a tonic for distress, and a cause for celebration. The work, helped by a 220-person costume crew, has earned them a 2023 Emmy nomination for period costumes.

Replica undergarments were crafted from light, modern fabrics and stretchy panels to be slightly more comfortable than the actual period clothing. (Liam Daniel/Netflix)

“This [shoot] was challenging, but also joyful. Every time a piece of a costume would come back, it was, ‘Oh, my God! It looks better than we thought it would.’ There was a lot of joy there,” says Paolo, the longtime designer for other Shonda Rhimes productions, such as “Inventing Anna” and “Scandal.”

The six-episode costume drama on Netflix explores the early days of the difficult marriage of Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) and King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The fictionalized story of the actual royals takes place in two time periods — the Georgian era of the 1760s and the later Regency era in which “Bridgerton” is set — and includes key characters from the original show. There are several grand balls, a royal wedding and a coronation to wardrobe. No biggie.

Or so Paolo was led to believe.

“I remember Sara Fischer, who is head of production at Shondaland, called me and said, ‘Shonda has this idea for a small, intimate show. She really wants you to do it.’ And, what are you going to say?” recalls Paolo, who was a consultant on Season 2 of “Bridgerton.”

She invented a time-twisting concept inspired by Monet and Matisse paintings and modern fashion designers who themselves referenced historical costume such as John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Moschino, Zuhair Murad and Christian Dior in his New Look era. Yet Paolo kept the silhouette appropriately Georgian.

“The pitch was, we kind of want it to look like a Met Ball … but to be slightly more on point with the period. We still wanted to have our own stylistic elements that would make sure that the modern eye understood the costumes,” Paolo says.

Corey Mylchreest as King George and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte all but sparkle in their lustrous clothing. (Nick Wall/Netflix)

“For the men, we had images of rock ‘n’ roll icons from the ‘70s and ‘80s. So a lot of images of Prince, the New Romantics and Adam Ant. All those people back then who had that pirate chic going on.”

That vision required a mostly custom-made wardrobe that sourced from London, Los Angeles, New York, Budapest and Spain. Jewelers Joseff of Hollywood, Manhattan’s Larkspur & Hawk and Italy’s Pikkio custom made the period jewelry and other adornments. British manufacturer James Hare supplied traditional fabrics as did a mill hours from London that wove custom fabrics. Smaller artisan shops focused on hand embroidery or a particular character.

“It was sort of a small army,” says Paolo, who relied on the organizational skills of Frecon. A giant calendar and flow chart helped them track the flow of work, particularly of the embroidered pieces, which were outsourced to UK specialists Twan Lentjes Creations, Beth Parry and Hattie McGill, whose Instagram accounts illustrate their handiwork.

Other members of the court stand out in patterned fabrics (on Tunji Kasim as Adolphus) and brightly colored gowns with hats (Arsema Thomas as Agatha Danbury).

“It’s so complicated,” Paolo says, describing a process of sample making, initial embroidery, further tailoring and additional hand embellishing before a pattern piece is ever fitted into a garment. Even fabric-covered buttons were embroidered.

The women’s gowns are especially intensive. The earlier dresses, from 1760 onward, required 13 to 20 yards of fabric and at least four weeks of construction; five if they’re heavily embellished. Each ensemble requires petticoats that can add five to 10 more yards each, plus a corset, a pannier (a cage-like underpinning), a padded bum roll, shoes, stockings and garters. The jewelry sets were matched to each costume and included rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and tiara-like hair jewelry that was fitted into fantastical wigs by hair and makeup designer Nic Collins.

With two sets of characters to dress in two different eras, the costume designers were careful to build visual continuity, typically with color. Young Queen Charlotte, for example, keeps to innocent pastels in her early scenes, but her colors grow bolder as her power does too. The designers cannot precisely count the number of costume changes, or quantify the number of pieces they used, only to say “in the thousands.” Paolo says Jeff Jur, director of photography, was on board to capture the spectacle and regularly texted her and Frecon to say, “‘I’m doing a full head-to-toe shot of this one.”

Still, it’s tricky to absorb all of the detail, even though it’s there on the hand-embroidered initials on a man’s handkerchief, or the restored antique jet beading and lace on Queen Charlotte’s mourning gown, or the Easter eggs, as Paolo calls the references she wove into many costumes, particularly those in the final episode, which features an astronomy-themed ball, hosted by the king and queen.

King George loves astronomy, so stars and moons are embroidered and beaded into their clothes. The ball was shot outdoors at night, which usually obscures costume details. Jur expertly lit the scene to illuminate the clothes that were so laden with sparkly bits that they twinkle.

Though the final episode was picked to submit for Emmy consideration, the choice was “brutal,” Paolo said. “It’s a huge group of amazingly talented people who all deserve recognition. If we are lucky enough to win, I would want 220 miniature ones to hand out to everyone.”

[fidandursun]

⸻ ay��a ayşin turan, 31, cis female, she/her // in the MIDTOWN neighborhood of Wilmington, you’ll find FIDAN DURSUN who’s lived there for THIRTY-ONE YEARS and they spend their days working as a FOOD AND WINE CRITIC + FOOD BLOGGER. They’ve been described as CREATIVE, PASSIONATE, HEDONISTIC, AND FOOLHARDY by the people that know them. This is his story.

“We lead our lives like water flowing down a hill, going more or less in one direction until we splash into something that forces us to find a new course.”

triggers: loose mentions of drug use

One year prior to Fidan Dursun’s first moments into the world her parents had immigrated from Turkey to Wilmington, NC. It was a difficult move and a tough decision to leave the culture and family they knew behind for the opportunities that were promised in Wilmington but Fidan’s parent were nothing if not daring and courageous. Setting down roots in a foreign and unfamiliar place had been tough but the small family persevered and found their way through the twists and turns of life. They started off small and humble in South Hills and grew their jewelry business from the ground up.

Throughout most of her childhood Fidan felt as though she didn’t€™t really fit in. Making connections with other kids and relating to them was challenge due to her home life being so vastly different as her parents stayed true to their Turkish culture and customs. Eventually through her passion for cuisine and the artistry behind a chefs work, she began to come out of her shell and her personality started to shine. It was community classes at the local college or rec center that her parents had entered her in that started off her life long passion for the culinary arts. From then on the dream was to be one of the greatest chefs in the world. Fidan wanted her own show on tv just like the personalities she watched and supported like a religion.

Instead of university, which she chose to forgo for culinary school, she pursued her dreams by following a blueprint of someone like Anthony Bourdain. A chef and human being she admired on too many levels. Without intention Fidan’s experiences mirrored his a little too closely. Her first jobs at restaurants made her feel a bit like a rockstar and she enjoyed the rush. Sometimes even dabbled in the extremes that kind of life offered. The best thing was the opportunities that came her way and who she was able to work under. Most of the time Fidan jumped around, worked whatever gig she was offered no matter where it took her, like New York or Los Angeles.

It was the jobs she took in Paris and London where big mistakes were made. Not only were important things left behind at a moment's notice in leaving the US for amazing opportunities, Fidan also lived it up a little too hard. Eventually leaving herself open for big mistakes that cost her way too much. Not only had Fidan missed work, shown up late, took advantage of the names she was working with for clout and notoriety, but she also unintentionally stole from the restaurants. Whether it was giving away incredibly expensive ingredients, free meals worth hundreds to thousands, there was also the partying that caused her to show up drunk and still strung out on occasions.

Being reprimanded, fired, and a sore note put on her name devastated Fidan. Not only had she taken everything for-granted, she destroyed connections and ruined her future. In an industry where reputation meant everything, she'd become blacklisted by the people at the top. Coming home to Wilmington a failure and with her tail between her legs, Fidan was forced to start all over from the bottom and to do so with a name that no one wanted to see. Eventually after tireless toil and continuing to prove herself the immediate glare of her actions had waved off. The blog she'd begun, The Foodie Diaries, had taken off, making her popular on social media. Then big publications began asking for her two cents in the ways of writing reviews of restaurants and chefs. With that a new career within her dream industry took off. The only focus now is not to ruin what she'd rebuilt.

[daebakinc]

Pretty Woman Pt. 6

Pretty Woman AU

Pairing: Kihyun x Reader

Word Count: 6.1 K

Synopsis: Rich business man, Kihyun Yoo finds himself lost driving in Los Angeles. Stopping for directions he meets you, a prostitute on Hollywood Boulevard. What starts as a one night stand soon becomes a weeklong proposition, as Kihyun needs arm candy for his visit in the city of angels.

Part 1   Part 2   Part 3   Part 4   Part 5

~Admin V

             When you woke the next day, it was late afternoon. Kihyun had already left for work. You allowed yourself to just lay in bed, dozing off and on. Finally getting up, you saw a large white box sitting on the dining table. Lifting the lid of the box, there was a note inside.

             Please have this on by 5:00. You don’t need to come down to the lobby. I will come to you. See you then. ~K

            The note was cute. You wondered if he was coming to you to make up for last night. Setting the note aside, you lifted the tissue paper which revealed a white, silvery gown. You couldn’t help the gasp the came from you. It was truly a stunning dress. When you lifted it out and held it against yourself, goosebumps went up your arm. Wearing it, there was no doubt you’d feel like royalty.

             What even could be happening tonight that you needed such a gown. Part of you was scared that K.Will would be there. You weren’t sure you could handle seeing him again after he made it clear he wanted to use you for your services. However, Kihyun was a smart man. He wouldn’t put you in another situation like that. Not after last night.

             After a quick meal, you cleaned yourself up. With the gown being white, you decided on doing your eyes in a silvery smoky-eye and lips a light, rosy-pink. You pinned your hair up to look sophisticated. Elegant was the word Kihyun used before.

             Once the gown was on, seeing yourself in the mirror made your breath catch. You’d moved up from princess to queen. There wasn’t any jewelry you’d gotten to match the dress. Instead, you gathered long white evening gloves and silver-glittered pumps.

             Five o’clock had finally rolled around. You were smoothing out the dress when Kihyun walked in. His breath was also taken upon seeing your appearance. However, he’d also caught you by surprise. He wasn’t wearing his usual three-piece suit. He was in a tuxedo. It wasn’t a traditional black, but black with purple swirled design. The shirt underneath was silky and black. His bowtie was the same shade of purple in the rest of his attire.

             “Wow,” you breathed.

             “Ditto,” he smiled back at you. He was carrying a square box. It looked like it was to hold a necklace.

             “Are we going to a charity event?” Perhaps he was going to donate it.

             Looking at the box then to you, he smiled wider. “No, this is for you.”

             Your mouth dropped.

             He quickly raised his hand up. “Don’t get too excited. It’s a loan. But I thought you might want to wear it tonight.” Walking closer to you, he opened the box. Inside was a large necklace covered in rubies as well as matching earrings.

             Your hand reached up to touch the necklace, but Kihyun quickly closed the box on it. You squeaked in surprise, which caused him to laugh, then for you to laugh as well.

             He offered to put it on for you. You stood in front of a mirror as he did so you could look at it. It felt heavy.

             “How much would you say this is worth?”

             He made a thoughtful humming sound. “About a quarter of a million.”

             You choked on the air. “A quarter of a million dollars? And the jewelers just loaned it to you?”

             “I’m a very good customer.”

             Reaching up to touch the necklace, you couldn’t believe you were wearing something so expensive. Once the earrings were in, you were ready. “So where are we going?” Looping your arm in his, you both walked out to wait for the elevator.

             “It’s a surprise.”

             His answer caused butterflies to move in your stomach.

             The elevator doors opened and Hyungwon beamed when he took in the sight of you.

             Kihyun audibly cleared his throat to get Hyungwon’s attention. The taller man blushed. “Going down?” he asked.

             Both of you stepped in the elevator. “Yes, to the lobby,” Kihyun confirmed.

             You couldn’t help but feel nervous and excited as the elevator went down. “You really won’t tell me where we’re going?”

             He chuckled. “You’ll see when we get there.”

You squeezed your arm around his tighter because of the anticipation.

             Once in the lobby, everyone you passed seemed to inhale when they saw you. Smiles just like Hyungwon’s appeared on the staffs’ faces. It made you feel self-conscious. You reached to the rubies on your neck to make sure they were still there.

             Changkyun was in the middle of talking to a clerk, but when he saw you, he did a double take. He smiled and nodded in your direction.

             “When you’re not fidgeting, you’re very pretty.” Kihyun leaned in as you walked. “And tall.” The last remark was said with a bit of attitude.

             It made you laugh. The pair of heels you were wearing made you slightly taller than Kihyun, and though you looked amazing, it clearly irked him.

             The limo stopped in front of a small airplane. A red carpet was on the ground when you opened the door, leading to the plane.

             The nervous feeling was back. “I’ve never been on a plane before.”

             Kihyun looked at you, surprised. “Really?”

             “Never,”

             “How did you get to California?”

             “Bus.”

             He pulled on your arm so your focus was on him and not the plane. “We’re just going to San Fransisco. It will be less than an hour.”

             “Okay,” you nodded.

Kihyun was back in his protective mode. He stepped up the steps to the plane first. When you were on, he ushered you in front of him and suggested for you to sit at the window. Since you’d never been on a plane before, you could experience the sights of being in one. He sat across from you and watched you.

When the plane was high in the air above the clouds, the sun was starting to set. You’d never seen something so breathtaking. The clouds all had an orangey-bluish hue.

The sky was still a tiny bit light when the plane landed. Another limo was waiting. It was finally dark out when you arrived at the venue.

People walking into or standing around the building were dressed as fancy as you and Kihyun, or wearing costumes you’d never seen before.

“Hanbok,” he saw you looking at the people in costume. “It’s Korea’s traditional clothing. We’re at a concert for traditional Korean music and dance.”

“Really?” You weren’t sure of what else to say. Kihyun was sharing his culture with you. He wanted you to see something special and important to him.

Ushers led you both to the balcony on the second floor, where Kihyun had a box with seats just for the two of you. The show wasn’t yet starting, so you looked over to him.

“I thought you took over music companies with modern music.”

“I do.”

“So why are we seeing traditional music?”

His smile was slight, but it was genuine. “Korea might be popular today because of Kpop, but this is Korean heritage. Where it all started. Everything the world loves about Kpop started from here.”

You could only stare at him in response. The lights dimmed signaling the show was about to start.

The stage curtain opened and revealed musicians in hanbok sitting in a half circle around the stage holding their instruments. You’d never seen a musician who wasn’t a hippie sitting cross-legged to play. When the music started it took you by surprise. You’d also never heard instruments that sounded like that before. The trumpet sounding one was especially odd to you. Despite the strange sounds, the music itself seemed relatively simple.

Male dances came onto the stage. They were wearing hats with giant pompoms in different colors, or hats that were wide brimmed with a long spinning streamers or plumes on the top. Some of them held drums while others had tambourines. The men started walking in a circle while playing the drums. Those wearing hats with the streamer moved their heads in sync to make the long ribbons dance in unison design.

Their circle started becoming more complex as they danced around and the drumming becoming more rhythmic. The dancers with plumes moved to the center, making the plumes spin and they danced facing each other. The dancers with streamers skipped and spun widely. Those with pompoms continues banging their drums.

As the dance was ending, those playing drums moved inward forming a tight circle, while those with tambourines and streamers formed a wide circle and leapt, kicking both legs in the air while spinning, like some kind of martial art trick.

The audience began clapping so you did the same. The male dancers left the stage and female dancers entered. The music for their dance had more focus on the strange trumpet.

Each dancer was dressed identically in a white and pink hanbok dress. They each held two pink feathery fans. When they first started dancing, it was if the fans were all connected and looked like a snake. Then they broke off in three groups. As each group continued to make designs with their fans, a new dancer in slightly different colors walked out. Her solo dance was unique from the groups’ but still worked together.

The groups made their fans look connected again and their designs looked like spinning flowers. The soloist spun quickly with her fans in the air, making her dress poof out. Then they disbanded the groups, forming a single line on the stage, the soloist joining. They opened and closed their fans, moving into different formations. The opening and closing created its own special dance movement.

They made an inner circle of dancers as well as an outer circle. The two groups moved in opposite directions, making their fans connect and move in unison. It looked like a giant dancing rose.

The dancers broke apart and followed the movements of the soloist. The effect was like a ripple, the soloist moving first, then each dancer doing the same movement, one after the other. The performance ended with them connecting the fans and once again moving like a snake. They stood in a perfect line and moved the fans like a wave. It was incredible to see how quickly they could do it. They broke apart, opening and closing their fans, and once they were in place, one fan was behind them, the other in front and they bowed.

You looked over to Kihyun and could see the pride swelling in his gaze. As the concert continued, you couldn’t help but feel envious. He was so proud of his culture, and it was very cool to see it through the music and dance. The United States as a whole didn’t share a heritage like this. You’d never know the feeling Kihyun had. However, you decided to feel proud with him. Even though they were in the states, they were still able to keep their culture and be themselves. That took courage which was something you deeply admired.

When the concert ended, both of you stood up and clapped. The theater then quickly began to empty. You grabbed his arm and he escorted you from the box. While walking towards the exit, many people came up and greeted Kihyun. Some spoke Korean while some in English. He was a celebrity wherever he went it seemed. However, these people at least seemed more interested in Kihyun as a person than those who were at the yacht party.

By the time you’d gotten back to the airplane, you were feeling sleepy. Kihyun sat next to you on the plane this time, so you rested your head against his shoulder. He reached for your fingers and played with them in his hand. You’d passed out and woke with a start when the plane landed. He chuckled beside you, but stroked your arm, letting you know you were safe.

In the limo ride to the hotel, your stomach growled loudly, putting both you and Kihyun in a fit of giggles. You hadn’t eaten since before 5, and it was sure to be past midnight.

“We’ll get some room service.” He lifted his phone and called the hotel, ordering appetizer samplers so you could have a variety. It would be ready by the time you got in.

The hotel lobby was quiet when you got in. Hyungwon was still running the elevator. He smiled politely at both of you.

You leaned heavily against Kihyun, still groggy. “Thank you for taking me out tonight. I had a really good time.”

Not looking at him, but feeling his stare, you knew Kihyun was giving a small smile. “You’re welcome.”

You could also see Hyungwon smiling in the reflection of the golden doors.

Finally on your floor, a cart was waiting in front of your door. Kihyun handed you the keycard to open the door while he pushed in the cart inside.

When he’d ordered sampler appetizers, your mind went to restaurants like TGI Friday’s and Applebee’s. You’d forgotten you were staying in the penthouse in the Baverse. The trays of food on the cart had different kinds of breads and crackers, tons of dips and caviars, sliced veggies, cheeses, and meats.

Too hungry to change, you both stayed in your formal attires as you placed cheese on crackers and spread dips onto the bread. You were happy to actually see Kihyun eat. Together, the two of you did a pretty good job of clearing the trays.

As you were both full, you slouched lazily in the chairs, enjoying each other’s company.

“What did you think of the concert?”

Grinning thinking back on it, you replied, “It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.”

“Yeah?”

You nodded. “Did you ever play instruments like that or dance?”

He “hmm”ed in his chair for a moment. “I think when I was very young, like maybe three or four, I did the pungmul dance.”

He lost you. “The what?”

“Ah, the dancers who played the drums and did kicks.”

Excited, you sat up in your chair. “Did you get to wear a hat with the tassely thingy?”

He smiled wide. “Did I wear the what?”

“The tassely thingy!” You mimicked the dancers’ head movements while making your arm helicopter on the top of your head to act as the streamer.

Kihyun started laughing. “That’s not what it’s called.”

“Who cares what it’s called! Did you wear one?”

He went back to “hmm”ing, then let out a low chuckle. “I honestly don’t remember.”

Booing at him made him laugh harder.

“How about you? Did you ever dance or play an instrument as a child?”

Your smile fell and you shook your head. “It was always too expensive so I wasn’t able to. I was always so jealous of my friends. They were ballerinas, and they got to wear these pretty purple sparkly outfits with long tutus. I always wanted a tutu.

“I just learned dancing from watching movies and TV shows.” You picked at a piece of cheese.

His smile fell a little, too. He looked down at his watch. “As much as I’m enjoying our conversation, I wanted to get an early start tomorrow and it’s getting late.”

That made you pout. “What if you don’t go to work tomorrow?”

Caught in surprise, he quirked an eyebrow. “Me not go to work?”

You nodded.

The small smile was back, and you could see the cogs turning as he thought it over. “Well, it is my company.”

Your smile was back and he smiled with you.

             The next morning as you were waking, your stretched hand hit something warm and solid. Opening your eyes, you saw Kihyun looking at you. “You’re still here!”

             “You asked me not to go to work.”

             “Well, yeah. But you’re normally out of bed by now, dressed, eating breakfast.”

             He gave you a sweet smile. “Because I normally have to go to work.”

             Pleased he was still in bed, and actually in bed with you, you snuggled up to him, resting your face on his chest. He froze beneath you for a moment, not expecting the contact, then relaxed. His fingers combed through your hair. “What do you want to do today? More shopping?”

             “Nooooo!” You never wanted to shop again ever in your life, even if staff sucked up to you.

             Laughing for a long time to that, Kihyun’s chest vibrated under you.

             You looked up at him. “Have you gotten to see any of the city? Not just for business meetings and parties, but actually toured around?”

             He shook his head.

             “Then why don’t we just walk around, view what Los Angeles has to offer. And then if we see something, that’s what we’ll do.”

             “Alright.”

             You wanted to lay with him longer, but he seemed ready to get up. Slowly, you let go of him so you could both get ready.

             Since he hadn’t seen you in it yet, you decided on wearing the purple dress you wore home from Façade. You’d expected Kihyun to wear another three-piece suit, since it seemed all he had to wear, but to your surprise, he was wearing a button-up with a sweater vest over it and shorts. Shorts! Stifling a laugh, you weren’t sure if the city was ready to see such pale legs.

             He looked himself over, confusion clear on his face. “What’s wrong?”

             “Nothing,” you bit your lip to stop laughing.

             “Is there something wrong with my outfit?”

             “Of course not, grandpa.”

             His mouth dropped in disbelief. “This is Tommy Hilfiger!”

             “Mmm hmm,” even with your mouth closed, you weren’t doing a great job to hide your laughter.

             A wild look was in his eyes and he suddenly tackled you to the bed. “I could punish you for that comment.”

             You smiled up at him. “Please do. I’d probably like it.”

             He looked playful and a little frustrated. “You probably would.” Lightly slapping the side of your ass, he got off you. “I’ll deal with you later.”

             The streets were surprisingly busy despite the fact that it was a Wednesday. Kihyun took your hand in his so you wouldn’t lose each other. You were on a street filled with restaurants. Turning a corner, there was a chalkboard sign in front of an open door. There was a small display window revealing piles upon piles of books.

             Spinning to face him, you asked excitedly, “Can we?”

             “Sure,” he nodded.

             Inside was a treasure trove of books stacked high all around. They were clearly used books, and they didn’t seem to be in any kind of order.

             “I didn’t think you’d be interested in books.” Kihyun scanned a stack behind you.

             “Streetwalkers can’t read?”

             “I didn’t say that. After hearing about how you ended up here, I assumed you never finished school and books, being part of that, wouldn’t attract you.”

             Turning on your heel, you looked at him. “Does Korea have the Scholastic Book Fair?”

             Giving a puzzled look he shook his head.

             “Here in the states, elementary schools have this fair in the school lobby where they set up books and stationary stuffs to buy. I was one of the kids who never had money to buy a book, but always looked at the books. They were always shiny and beautiful, and even if you couldn’t buy, you could still look at them.

             “One time on my birthday, my grandfather took me to a book store and told me I could pick out any book I wanted. I chose a picture book with manatees. When we got home, we sat on the front porch and he read it to me.

             “Though my current profession doesn’t grant oodles of time for reading books, I still like them.”

             It wasn’t the normal power in his gaze as he stared at you. Something else you couldn’t quite name. “Then find one, any one you want, and we’ll read it.”

             Beaming, you turned your attention from him back to the books. The spines were wrinkled from their previous owners. There didn’t seem to be a certain rhyme or rhythm to how they were stacked.

             Kihyun also looked along the books, picking one and paging through it before putting it back.

             There was a store cat laying on a knocked over stack. You bent down to pet it when a book lying next to it caught your attention. Patting the cat, you then lifted the book. You recognized the title. Looking on the back cover for info, you were sure you’d read this story before and loved it, but couldn’t remember how it went.

             Kihyun saw the cat next to you, and walked over to also pet it.

             “I found the book I want.” You held it up proudly for Kihyun to see.

             Giving the cat one last scratch he stood up and looked at it.

             “This one. You’re sure?”

             When you nodded, he smiled. He took it to the cashier. He held the book as you continued strolling outside. Soon, you found yourselves at a park. There were a few groups of couples scattered about. A vendor was renting blankets and umbrellas.

             “Do you have cash?”

             His incredulous look was back. “Are you seriously asking if I have cash?”

             “Okay, so why don’t you get the blanket,” you pointed towards a tree casting a lot of shade, “we can cop-a squat under the tree. There’s a snap-dog vendor over there, so I can get us drinks and dogs.”

             “Cop-a-what?”

             You smiled at him. “Squat. It means sitting.”

             He nodded. “What is a snap-dog?”

             “You’ll find out.”

             Giving you one more hard stare, he finally handed you money to get things. You got two hotdogs and two pink lemonades. Kihyun had the blanket set up on the ground under the tree with the book laying on the corner. He was standing next to the tree on his cell phone, clearly talking business.

             Once the drinks and food were set down, you pushed on Kihyun’s shoulder until he sat on the blanket. Since he was distracted by the call, you were able to remove his socks and shoes without any protest. When you were finished and wanted it to be back to his day off, you grabbed the phone from him and hung up.

             “I was in the middle of a call. I was mid-sentence.”

             “And now you’re not.” You raised your eyebrows at him.

             He furrowed his brows at you, but didn’t argue. Then he looked down at his feet. “What happened to my shoes?”

             “See what happens when you’re too busy with work. I could’ve taken your wallet and made off with the hotdog vendor and you’d be none-the-wiser.”

             He gave you a dry, humorless stare. He maintained said stare as you handed him the drink. His focus was then on the lemonade. “It’s pink.”

             “It’s good.”

             He sipped, then nodded in agreement. When you handed him the hotdog, he looked puzzled. “This looks like an American hotdog.”

             “Yeah, ‘cause it is.”

             “You called it a snap-dog.”

             “Mmm hmm.” You sipped your lemonade. “Scared?”

             He huffed at you and eyed the hotdog once more. Finally he bit into it, the casing making the “snap” sound as his teeth broke it. He had his moment of understanding, then continued munching happily.

             When you both finished eating, the two of you settled in against the tree. You snuggled into Kihyun’s side, and he started reading from the book.

             Your fingers played with the hem of his sweater vest as you listened to his voice. There was such a nice cadence to it. His lisp was adorable, seemingly more noticeable as he read.

             He’d gotten a few chapters in when a frisbee landed next to your blanket. The person who threw it asked if y’all could throw it back. Kihyun just stared at it, so you sat up and flung it in their direction.

             “What was the toy?”

             “A frisbee . . . they don’t have those in South Korea?”

             “Seoul’s a bit tight to have anything like that.”

             Sitting up more excited, you grinned at him. “Wanna play?”

             His eyes widened a bit in surprise. You didn’t give him the chance to answer and walked over to the couple playing frisbee, asking if you could join their game.

             Kihyun still looked nervous as he stood up and smoothed out his clothes. You ran back over to him. “They said we could play.”

             The worried look on his face made you laugh. Your fingers reached for his chin so he’d look at you. “They won’t be mean.”

             That caused him to give a little glare, but playful smile as he pushed your shoulder.

             The other couple tossed the frisbee in your direction and you caught it. Showing Kihyun how to hold it, you jerked your hand a few times. “It’s all in the wrist.” Letting go, the frisbee went soaring the perfect distance towards the others. Kihyun nodded, he seemed ready to try when it was your turn again.

             He jumped to catch the frisbee this time as the others threw it. When it was in his hands, he asked you if he was holding it right. You confirmed, so he tried throwing it. It flew straight up in the air and came back down. His cheeks turned pink, which caused you to chuckle. Kihyun blushing had to be the cutest thing you’d ever seen.

             Going behind him, you reached for his hand, showing him how to throw it. Together, you did a practice throw. It didn’t go far, but Kihyun got the idea. He jogged to get it and ran back. He tried again on his own. The frisbee flew perfectly into the other group. You cheered for him, and he yelled out in happiness as well.

             His smile was so big and genuine, which made you smile more.

             You played frisbee for about half an hour. This round as it came towards you, both you and Kihyun tried to catch it. You jumped into each other, both trying to grab it. Falling to the ground, you crawled to the frisbee, screaming in success when you had it. Kihyun tackled you and tried to take it from you.

             “No, I have it!”

             “For now.” He lifted your wrists above your head, the frisbee still in your hand.

             “Hey, that’s not fair!”

             His proud smirk was back. He looked into your eyes, and you into his. The smile was gone from his face. He looked into your eyes deeply, then moved in closer, making your lips part in anticipation.

             The other couple yelled over to you to throw the frisbee back. Both of you blushed and got up. Kihyun took the frisbee from you and tossed it to the others. He thanked them for letting you play, and told them you were finished.

             You agreed, you weren’t in the mood to play anymore. Your heartbeat sped thinking about what almost happened. Kihyun almost kissed you, and you almost let it happen. You never let it happen. You didn’t kiss Tricks. It was the number one rule.

             He started to fold up the blanket, so you gathered all the food trash and stuffed the book in your bag. Once everything was cleaned up and Kihyun was back in shoes, the two of you started walking again, though you kept a bit of distance, still wary about what almost happened.

             The two of you heard music ahead. As a fountain came into view, you saw a musician standing by it, singing and playing guitar. Once you were close enough, Kihyun stopped in front of them and listened. You watched him as he bobbed his head to the music. When the song ended, he grabbed his wallet and left a large bill in the artist’s guitar case. The musician saw it and looked stunned. Kihyun then requested a song, to which the guitarist nodded with extra enthusiasm and began strumming.

             “Dance with me?” Kihyun offered his hand.

             Smiling, you accepted. He still showed his skills like he had on the yacht, but it was different this time. You hadn’t noticed it then, but dancing with him now, it was clear on the yacht he was showing off to the onlookers. He wanted to impress them. But now, he was more relaxed, wasn’t trying to be perfect. His focus wasn’t concerned with who might be watching, but on you. He sincerely just wanted to dance with you.

             After reading, frisbee, and dancing, you were feeling hungry again. You insisted on taking Kihyun to your favorite pizza place.

             “Trust me! It’s Italian owned. The best pizza you will ever have.”

             He looked a little wary. “I’ve never had pizza outside of Korea.”

            You looked to him, shocked. “Really?”

“You’ve seen the restaurants I go to and company I keep. Pizza is never really on the menu.” He looked at the list of toppings. “Why don’t you order what kind we get.”

             Nodding, you ordered sausage and pepperoni. You found a small booth by the window to sit in.

             “Today was a lot of fun. I really like spending time with you.” You hoped the dim lighting would hide your blush.

             “Yes,” Kihyun agreed. “I can’t remember the last time I was barefoot outside.”

             That made you grin.

             Your pizza was brought to the table. Kihyun’s eyes widened. “Why is it so big?”

             “Is it not this big in Korea?”

             He shook his head and looked at the pizza. “I thought you ordered sausage and pepperoni.”

             Looking over the pizza, you didn’t see the problem. “I did.”

             He pointed at the sausage. “This is bulgogi.”

             “I don’t know what that is.”

             “It’s a kind of Korean beef.”

             “It’s sausage. Pretty sure it’s pork.”

             He gave it one more curious inspection then nodded. You waited for him to take the first bite. His eyes closed as he chewed.

             “Good?”

             Nodding, he groaned happily.

             Grinning wider, you took a bite of your own slice.

             You’d gotten full, but Kihyun was still chowing down slices. It made you content to see him appreciate food.

             “American sausage is awesome. Sausage in Korea is nothing like this. There’s no comparison.”

             You chuckled. “Technically I think it’s Italian sausage.”

             He waved his hand, not caring. When he was finally full, he looked to you watching him. “I’m scared to ask what you’re thinking.”

             “Why scared?”

             “Last time I asked, you said you were thinking of me and were quite blunt with your answer.”

             “You have to pay extra if you want me to lie.”

             He laughed hard at that. “Do I want to know what you’re thinking?”

             “It’s still about you.”

             “Oh boy,” he was still chuckling.

             “I’ll give you the blunt first. You’re company, Starship, it’s so cold. So heartless.”

             His expression changed, not expecting you to say that.

             “When we were at that business dinner and the yacht party, you were the robot. Doing and saying what made you look like the big, powerful CEO. But last night at the concert, today seeing you watch the musician, that’s you. Really you.

             “It’s so clear you love music. Care about it deeply. I could understand how you got into the business you’re currently doing, but I don’t think it’s who you are now, or what you want to be doing.”

             He sat back in his chair, considering what you said to him.

             “I’ve heard you play, heard you sing. Yeah, it was only once, but I know you’re good. You have skill. If it’s what you love, why don’t you try to pursue it again?”

             He looked a bit surprised in what you were saying, then slowly shook his head. “I told you about how solo acts work in Korea.”

             You interrupted him. “But we’re not in Korea. We’re in U.S.A. Honey Bear Records is in U.S.A. Hell, you have enough money. You could probably pay off their debt and ask them to sign you as an artist. They’d be so grateful to you, they probably would.”

             Kihyun sat quietly for a moment, then turned his gaze hard on you. “And what of you. I can’t imagine you want to be doing this for the rest of your life. What’s your plan after prostitution?”

             He had you there. You never really thought ahead to the future, just making it to your next rent payment and meal.

             “I’ve seen you with cars and you’re a lot more knowledgeable than I am. Maybe you could be a mechanic.”

             Laughing, you shook your head. “A lady mechanic. I’m sure you and every other guy would love that.”

             He smiled. “Admittedly you seem to know much more about my interests than I of yours.”

             “Part of the job,” you reminded him.

             He “ah”ed in understanding and nodded.

             “Well, I never finished school, like you said. So, I guess my first step would be to do that. Or at least get my GED.”

             “That does sound like a good start.”

             The two of you sat in comfortable silence for a bit.

             Kihyun was the first to speak up. “You don’t need to have a dream, you know. Society dictates that we need to be great, need to be leaders at the top, but it’s not true. You’re allowed to just live and celebrate life. I’ve seen you this week, and you brighten every room you’re in.”

             “It’s easy to live and celebrate when you have money,”

             He gave a small, sad smile.

             Deciding you were ready to go back to the hotel, you snagged a cab for the both of you. Hugging Kihyun’s arm, you rested your head against him on the way back.

             Back in the hotel room, Kihyun looked at you. “Do you want to sleep with me tonight?”

             He didn’t mean sleep, he meant sex. “Sure. Let me freshen up a bit.”

             Kihyun nodded and began removing his clothes. You grabbed at a negligee you’d gotten at Façade that he hadn’t seen yet, then closed yourself in the bathroom.

             Butterflies fluttered in your stomach. Imagery of what almost happened while playing frisbee flashed in your mind. Kihyun almost kissed you earlier, and you almost let it happen. And now, preparing to have sex with him, it wasn’t like before. You didn’t want to sleep with him like it was your job, or because you were being paid to do it. You actually wanted to be with him. Have sex with him because he was Kihyun. It wouldn’t be that he was a Trick, but because somehow in the last few days you’d grown feelings for him.

             It was a little bit exciting and also scary. You felt dumb feeling like this. Tomorrow all of this would be over. He’d pay you, and you’d most likely never see him again. But that also made you feel like you wanted to fully embrace your last night with him. Feel and experience him as yourself, not a sex robot.

             Your hands were actually shaking you were so nervous, taking down your wall for him like this. When you were all cleaned up and dressed for him, you took a deep breath and opened the bathroom door.

             Kihyun was laying on the bed with his eyes closed.

             “Kihyun?”

             He didn’t answer, so you walked over to him. He was passed out.

             You sighed and gave a wry chuckle. Of course. The man who said he was bad at sleeping fell asleep waiting for you.

             Sitting on the edge of the bed, you ran your fingers through his hair. He didn’t even stir.

             Gazing at his sleeping face, you couldn’t help but admire his beauty. You loved the shape of his eyes and how they were a shade darker in the corners. He had the cutest and most kissable nose. His cheek bones and jawline alone made your breath catch. Then your eyes focused on his lips. Gods did he have plump, soft looking lips.

             Pictures of what it might be like to kiss him started racing in your mind. You’d guess his kissing style was strong, firm like him. But maybe he’d be delicate about it too, kissing back like you were the most precious thing to him. Knowing he liked being in charge, he would part his lips first, running his tongue over your bottom lip. His breath would be hot. Maybe he tasted spicy like cinnamon. His tongue would feel silky against yours. Your hands would grab at his hair.

             Before you realized what you were doing, your lips actually pressed against Kihyun’s.

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            LOVE + FEAR TOUR: OLIMA & WESTWOOD

In the first chapter of our “Love + Fear” Tour fashion story, we looked at the impeccable designs LA-based Maggie Barry created for our girl’s fourth promotional tour. This time, we’re gonna take a look at the all the super fun corset costumes Marina wore!

We’re starting off strong with a custom set by OLIMA. The detailed corset top and matching silky shorts were custom-made by the Los Angeles-based costume designer in various colors and prints. The first one in plain teal!

All of Marina’s jewelry here is signed by Sylvia Toledano. She wore the Petite Candy hoops in gold brass with turquoise, turquoise verte, cornaline, yellow onyx, amethyst, died ruby and moonstone...

...the Fall/Winter 2019 Lee long necklace with multicolored stones which she wrapped twice around her neck...

...and the Byzantine cuff with green turquoise, dried ruby, turquoise, amethyst, cornaline, green onyx, tiger eye, yellow onyx, black onyx and calcedoine.

Her shoes, which match her co-ord perfectly, are Nike’s Air Max 1 Ultra Moire women’s sneakers in white leather and teal suede.

For many other tour dates, Marina opted for a pink version of the same ensemble! This one features some ruching along the sides of the corset and a subtle fringe trim along the hem of her shorts.

You should instantly recognize these stunners by now. These pink Jelly hoops belong to the “Loucite” collection of Alison Lou!

Our girl also added on some golden accessories from Lilith by Sita. First up, the Sita snake thin choker in brass.

Not to forget, her Sita gold-plated brass snake charm and chain belt!

Marina loves being comfortable on stage! So a pair of the Nike Huarache sneakers in full white completed the look.

The cutest corset ever is this white & blue silk one that features a printed photo of Marina’s two fur kittens Mavis and Jupiter! She also wore some high-waisted lace-up silk shorts.

For some other tour dates, Marina opted for this rich purple silk co-ord set with green paintbrush stroke-esque bits...

...which she matched with the Tuleste chartreuse marabou pom-pom dangle earrings.

For her show in Austin (TX), Marina debuted a white silk corset with coral & gold abstract jacquard front, and high-waisted mini skirt with two slits.

She accessorized with her beloved Chanel gold-tone metal diamond-shaped textured CC logo clip earrings…

...and the gold sunburst logo necklace, another vintage treasure from the French maison. Also, the aforementioned Lilith by Sita choker.

One of the most iconic looks from her tour is the Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1988 “Pagan I” collection boned silk corset featuring the iconic pink teddy bear. 

Her billowy silk ruffle shorts are custom-made by OLIMA.

The second Vivienne Westwood silk corset comes from the Fall/Winter 1992 “Always on Camera” collection and features a collie print with 3D bow at the front. It was sourced at Paparazzi 2000 Vintage.

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Julia Roberts New Jewelry Chopard Collection

Los Angeles actress Julia Roberts, a global ambassador for luxury jewelry brand Chopard, co-designed a new high jewelry collection. The Chopard x Julia capsule collection pays homage to the "Insofu Emerald" an emerald that was discovered more than ten years ago and weighed 6,225 carats at the time. It came from the Gemfields-run Kagem mine in Lufwanyama, Zambia.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts Social Media Roberts, who is Chopard's global ambassador, has a profound understanding of the maison because she frequently dons designs created by Scheufele and her haute joaillerie workshops. The jewelry brand has previously collaborated on projects with Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Marion Cotillard, and Julianne Moore—among others. When Caroline told me about her extraordinary Insofu emerald, I was immediately drawn to her. When she later suggested that we work on a custom design, it was such an exciting challenge. Together, we've had a great time making this set a reality, producing jewelry that is gorgeous, eco-friendly, and combines the classic appeal of emerald with gorgeous hues and a stone that I treasure, turquoise," Roberts said of the collaboration. Cannes Film Festival and uses the occasion to launch its high-end jewelry and red carpet collections, the Swiss luxury watch and jewelry manufacturer has strong ties to the film industry. Scheufele went even farther in 2023, bringing a line of couture dresses to the festival's runway alongside a star-studded cast of her longtime friends, including Eva Herzigova, Naomi Campbell, and Helena Christensen.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts A ring, necklace, and earrings made from a variety of Insofu cut emeralds are part of the Chopard x Julia three-piece set, which combines heirloom aesthetics with avant-garde execution. The emeralds' crystalline green, matte sky-blue turquoise (a gemstone that the brand claimed Roberts has worn throughout her life), and cherry-red rubellites are just a few of the strikingly contrasting colors that are blended in this piece.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts The emerald heart of the cocktail ring fans out over neighboring fingers to form a flat, colorful flower with gem petals that resemble droplets. Pear-shaped emerald, rubellite, and turquoise droplets dangle from the earrings in a chandelier pattern, mirroring the tassels of the same shape that are strewn throughout the necklace, which is made up of a row of vibrant gems with the same cut. The Sighting For the London premiere of her film Leave the World Behind, actress Julia Roberts wore a pale pink blazer. She accessorized the business-inspired ensemble with highly sparkly shoes and a large Chopard necklace. The Jewelry Roberts is sporting a gorgeous Chopard statement necklace. What's not to adore about a multi-layered diamond bib necklace? I haven't been able to find many details about this beauty. There's a reason this style is timeless. Although it's hard to see in the pictures, the actress also seems to be sporting two diamond rings and a pair of diamond studs. Since she is a Chopard ambassador, I believe it's all Chopard.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts Social Media The set's pieces are all crafted from Fairmined-certified ethical rose gold, which reflects Chopard's ten-year Journey to Sustainable Luxury, a pillar of the maison and a cause close to Roberts'. I have been assisting Chopard on their Path to Sustainable Luxury for a few years, and I am extremely pleased that every item in this collection has been crafted by hand using Fairmined-certified ethical gold, Roberts stated.

A jewelry collection by Julia Roberts has been released

Julia Roberts one of the most well-known actresses in Hollywood, has made the decision to start her own jewelry company. Together with Caroline Scheufele, the artistic director of the Chopard brand, the TV and film star has developed a capsule collection. A necklace, a pair of earrings, and a ring are all part of the actress's collection. It's also worth mentioning that it looks amazing.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts Social Media Hollywood actress Julia Roberts is also one of its co-designers. Roberts actually assisted the Swiss fashion house in creating the elaborate necklace, which was featured in the Chopard X Roberts collection, and was photographed wearing Chopard at a pre-Oscars party. The 6,225-carat rough Insofu Emerald that Chopard found served as the inspiration for the capsule, which includes a ring, necklace, and earrings. Roberts assisted Caroline Scheufele, the Maison's co-president and artistic director, in crafting the three jewelry pieces out of the enormous emerald. This collection, which is made entirely of the original emerald stones, provides a preview of the Maison's upcoming Insofu High Jewelry collection, which is scheduled to be released later this year.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts Social Media Caroline's discriminating eye was drawn to the emerald's changing green hues and natural texture when it was found in its pure form in a Zambian mine a few years ago. Seeing its potential, she bought the stone and set out to find a mate who could appreciate its unadulterated beauty. The ring mimics the petals of a flower by holding the emerald in a cluster of stones. In the meantime, the droplet-shaped earrings resemble the elegant sway of a chandelier as they cascade with vibrant gems. The ensemble is completed with the necklace's dangling tassels, which are fashioned similarly. This partnership exemplifies Chopard's values of creativity, innovation, and sustainability. It is a remarkable example of craftsmanship, turning an uncut, nascent material into a work of art.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts Social Media The Insofu Emerald's Story, Julia Roberts and Chopard Julia Roberts is the ideal person to realize Caroline Scheufele's vision for a partnership that would fully capture and accentuate the stunning natural beauty of the gem. Roberts is known for her deep appreciation of jewelry, her creative mind, and her ambitious visions. As Chopard Global Ambassador, she has frequently worn the exquisite designs created by Caroline Scheufele and her Haute Joaillerie workshops, which has given her an understanding of how jewels affect the body and what makes a woman feel at ease when she is the center of attention.

Image Credit -Julia Roberts Social Media The beautiful partnership, the Haute Joaillerie capsule collection "Chopard x Roberts" was skillfully created by fusing a variety of strikingly different colors that evoke the rich cultural legacy of Indian jewelry with the resolutely modern and fresh lines of contemporary goldsmithing techniques. Juicy cherry-red rubellites, matt sky-blue turquoise, a gemstone that Roberts has worn throughout her life, and the crystalline green of emeralds are bravely juxtaposed to create a captivating masterpiece. Read the full article

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66th Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | February 4, 2024

Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

It shouldn’t be a surprise that Taylor turned to her go-to jeweler Lorraine Schwartz for her Grammy jewelry. There’s a lot to unpack here between the necklace stacking (an accessorizing choice she’s been opting for a lot even in her personal street style) that combined with the pushed off bangs and texturized hair reminds me a lot of the bathtub scene in the “Look What You Made Me Do” music video.

The biggest talking point of course is the Art Deco watch by Concord that was custom inset into her Lorraine Schwartz choker. As Taylor hit the red carpet, she was heard affirming with her team that it was correctly set to midnight. The watch also appears to be operational as it’s continued ticking throughout the night.

Worn with: Schiaparelli gown and Giuseppe Zanotti heels

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The airborne flames (NYT) More howling, whipping, fire-stoking winds have arrived in Los Angeles. They are expected to strengthen by dawn and may blow up to 70 miles per hour. Some gusts could rekindle parts of the major blazes tearing through the city’s hills and suburbs. Others could start new fires. It may seem hard to understand why the combined resources of the federal government, California and Los Angeles haven’t been able to defeat the wildfires after a week of fighting them. The winds are a major reason. The gusts hurl embers across great distances, spreading fire quickly and thwarting efforts to pinch it off. Planes and helicopters that spray water and flame retardant can’t fly. Firefighters on the ground can’t battle the flames on streets and hillsides without fear they’ll be incinerated. At their peak, the winds have forced firefighters to focus on something else: evacuating residents. “You’re just trying to keep people alive,” Lenya Quinn-Davidson, a fire expert in Northern California, said.

L.A. Wildfire Evacuees Scramble to Find Sleep in Cars, Shelters and Hotels (NYT) Tens of thousands of wildfire evacuees in Los Angeles are now scrambling to find—and hold onto—temporary shelter, exacerbating the housing shortage in one of America’s least affordable cities. With 92,000 people across Los Angeles still under evacuation orders on Monday, the displaced were scattered across Southern California, in shelter beds, hotel rooms, relatives’ spare rooms and friends’ couches, unsure about where to go next as extreme fire danger looms for yet another week. The hunt for longer-term housing already has sparked bidding wars in some neighborhoods on the edges of the fires. In the ritzy Brentwood neighborhood adjacent to the Palisades fire, one real-estate agent suddenly got 1,000 applicants for a new rental listing. In Pasadena, a family whose home burned in the Eaton fire in Altadena said they were about to lose their emergency short-term rental where they have been staying since the fires to a family willing to pay $8,000 a month.

Latino Boys Decked Out for Their Version of the Quinceañera (NYT) On a Saturday last fall, a Mexican American teenager in Corpus Christi, Texas, had everything planned out for a coming-of-age party. It would have custom-made jewelry, a string quartet to play renditions of pop songs and a group of high school freshmen in black tailcoat tuxedos to perform a dance. This may sound like a classic quinceañera for a 15-year-old girl marking her transition to womanhood. But on that day, the spotlight was on Javier Calderon, a 15-year-old boy celebrating becoming a man. Mr. Calderon is part of a growing number of young Latin American boys embracing the centuries-old tradition that until recently has been reserved for girls. Some parents are spending up to $70,000 to host quinceañeros for their 15-year-old boys. And some see these parties as a way to push back against the socially conservative gender roles many Latinos grow up with.

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools (AP) Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations. The move will impact students at elementary and high schools across the South American nation starting in February. It provides a legal framework to ensure students only use such devices in cases of emergency and danger, for educational purposes, or if they have disabilities and require them. In May, Fundacao Getulio Vargas, a leading think-tank and university, said Brazil had more smartphones than people, with 258 million devices for a population of 203 million Brazilians. Local market researchers said last year that Brazilians spend 9 hours and 13 minutes per day on screens, one of the world’s highest figures. Education minister Camilo Santana told journalists that children are going online at early ages, making it harder for parents to keep track of what they do, and that restricting smartphones at school will help them.

A remote British isle celebrates New Year on 13 January (BBC) A remote Shetland island is celebrating its traditional New Year’s Day—two weeks after other parts of the world. Foula—which is home to fewer than 40 people—never fully adopted the modern Gregorian calendar, preferring instead to follow some of the traditions of the Julian calendar. So this sees islanders celebrate Christmas on 6 January rather than 25 December, and New Year’s Day on 13 January. “It is how we have always done it,” one islander told BBC Scotland News. Foula residents do not follow the Julian calendar as a strict daily rule due to the practicalities of island life, as they have to fit in with things such as plane and ferry timetables. However, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are different.

A New Age of American Interference in Europe (NYT) For the last decade or more, Europe’s governments have been trying to resist covert influence operations from adversaries like Russia and China. Now they have a very different challenge: Fending off overt efforts by Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s MAGA movement to seize territory, oust elected leaders and empower far-right causes and parties. Even before he retakes office, Mr. Trump is making threats—perhaps serious, perhaps not—to acquire the territory of NATO allies like Canada and Denmark. And Mr. Musk, the president-elect’s biggest financial supporter, is using his social media platform X to bring the far-right Alternative for Germany party into the mainstream and smear the leaders of Britain’s center-left Labour Party. It is not clear if Europe’s political immune system has the antibodies to defend against these new incursions. A senior official from the first Trump administration, who is in line for an even more senior role in the second, was blunt in his assessment: Europe, he said, has no idea what is coming its way.

Ukraine launches largest attack of war so far, Kyiv claims (BBC) Ukraine struck several targets deep inside Russia on Tuesday in what it says is its "most massive" attack of the war so far. Ammunition depots and chemical plants were hit across several regions, some of which were hundreds of kilometres from the border, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Sources in Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency told the BBC the overnight attack was a "painful blow" to Russia's ability to wage war. Russia said it had shot down US-supplied Atacms missiles as well as UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and vowed to respond to the attack. Kyiv claimed to have hit targets up to 1,100km (700 miles) from the border.

Troops Captured by Ukraine Provide Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military (NYT) One young soldier from North Korea said he didn’t know where he was fighting when he was sent from his isolated homeland to the frontline of the war between Russia and Ukraine. When asked whether his parents knew where he was, another North Korean soldier shook his head. The three-minute video clip that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine posted on the social media ​platform X on Sunday showed a Ukrainian official questioning two North Korean prisoners of war with the help of a Korean interpreter. The soldiers’ answers appeared to back up what South Korean and U.S. officials have said in recent weeks: North Korean troops were taking heavy casualties in a foreign war waged in an unfamiliar territory while their government was keeping their deployment a secret to its people. ​Memos found with dead North Korean soldiers indicated that their government had urged the highly indoctrinated troops to end their own lives rather than be captured​ in the battlefield.

China building new mobile piers that could help possible Taiwan invasion (Financial Times) China is building a new class of mobile piers, satellite images reveal, which could bolster its ability to land an invading force in Taiwan, a major step in its preparations for a potential future attack. Satellite images captured on Friday and reviewed by the Financial Times show six barge-like vessels equipped with extendable ramps under construction at China’s state-owned Guangzhou Shipyard. The vessels could help the People’s Liberation Army transport heavy military equipment such as tanks and artillery across mudflats or seawalls on to firm ground. The construction of the vessels, first reported by defence website Naval News, comes as the PLA is trying to close large gaps in the capabilities needed to launch an attack on Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory and has threatened to annex by force if Taipei resists unification indefinitely.

Yoon becomes South Korea’s first sitting president to be detained (AP) South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence. Yoon, the country’s first sitting president to be apprehended, had been holed up in the Hannam-dong residence in the capital, Seoul, for weeks while vowing to “fight to the end” the efforts to oust him. He has justified his declaration of martial law Dec. 3 as a legitimate act of governance against an “anti-state” opposition employing its legislative majority to thwart his agenda. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said Yoon was brought into custody about five hours after investigators arrived at the presidential compound and about three hours after they successfully entered the residence, in their second attempt to detain him over his imposition of martial law.

Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza (AP) Yotam Vilk says the image of Israeli soldiers killing an unarmed Palestinian teenager in the Gaza Strip is seared in his mind. An officer in the armored corps, Vilk said the instructions were to shoot any unauthorized person who entered an Israeli-controlled buffer zone in Gaza. He saw at least 12 people killed, he said, but it is the shooting of the teen that he can’t shake. “He died as part of a bigger story. As part of the policy of staying there and not seeing Palestinians as people,” Vilk, 28, told The Associated Press. Vilk is among a growing number of Israeli soldiers speaking out against the 15-month conflict and refusing to serve anymore, saying they saw or did things that crossed ethical lines. While the movement is small—some 200 soldiers signed a letter saying they’d stop fighting if the government didn’t secure a ceasefire—soldiers say it’s the tip of the iceberg and they want others to come forward.

Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine as hundreds remain underground (AP) Months after South African authorities initially cut off supplies to miners working illegally in an abandoned gold mine, rescuers brought dozens of bodies and emaciated survivors to the surface Tuesday with hundreds more still believed to be underground, many of them dead and others too weak to come out on their own. At least 60 bodies and 92 survivors had been pulled from one of South Africa’s deepest mines since Monday in a red cagelike device lowered thousands of feet underground, police said. Police are uncertain how many miners remain inside but said it is likely in the hundreds. The mine has been the scene of a tense standoff between police, miners and members of the local community since authorities launched an operation in November to force the miners out by cutting off food and water from the surface for a period of time. At the time, a Cabinet minister said the aim was to “smoke them out” and the government would not send help because they were “criminals.” But that tactic has been fiercely criticized by civic groups and the community, and the South African government is under scrutiny for the way it has dealt with the issue.

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INSTAGRAM CHIC: LADY GAGA REHEARSES FOR VEGAS IN EMILIA WICKSTEAD "MARIELLE" DRESS

"After rehearsal….🥹💋 I love you in advance to everyone who bought a ticket to our show." Lady Gaga shared via Instagram after "Jazz & Piano" rehearsals in Los Angeles yesterday. Our girl is expected to hit the Vegas stage on August 31th!

For rehearsal day, Gaga returns back to New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead!

Made from bonded black stretch-crepe, the Marielle dress has a romantic boat neckline and a fit-and-flare silhouette that beautifully accentuates the wearer's waist ($2,152).

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Emilia Wickstead "Marielle" Dress ($2,152.00)

Her retro-inspired black acetate acentuated cat-eye sunnies are the Pamela by Illesteva ($260). A recent go-to frame of hers!

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Illesteva “Pamela” Sunglasses ($260.00)

When it comes to sculptural statement jewelry, Laura Lombardi is the one to go. LG chose her silver wave Anima hoops made from hollow brass ($177).

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Laura Lombardi "Anima" Earrings ($177.00)

Next, she wore her favorite ŌURA ring (€471). Check out this post to find out what this little work of wonder can do!

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ŌURA Ring (€471.00)

Our girl enjoys herself a good customized bag. So why not opt for a timeless and handy Celine bag while you're at it?!

This is the French label's Fall/Winter 2020 men's medium vertical cabas with the house signature "Triomphe" print on canvas, adorned with Gaga's name printed on the front ($1,800).

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Celine Cabas Tote ($1,800.00)

Her black suede leather pointed BB stiletto pumps are by Manolo Blahnik. 

Nail artisan Miho Okawara created Gaga’s nails by using:

Pear Nova gel lacquer in “Still Life”

OPI nail lacquer in “Ice-Bergers & Fries”

TOY's × INITY non-wipe matte top coat

Presto easy off base gel

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Unveiling the Mystique of Chrome Hearts

The Rise of Chrome Hearts in the Fashion World

In the realm of luxury fashion, few names resonate with the same enigmatic allure as Chrome Hearts. Founded in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles, Chrome Hearts began as a niche brand catering to a select clientele, offering high-end leather accessories and jewelry that exude a distinctive rock 'n' roll aesthetic. Over the decades, the brand has evolved into a global symbol of rebellious luxury, attracting a cult following among celebrities and fashion aficionados alike.

Signature Aesthetic and Iconic Designs

The hallmark of Chrome Hearts lies in its intricately crafted jewelry, characterized by gothic motifs, crosses, daggers, and the signature "CH" logo. Each piece is meticulously handmade, often from sterling silver, gold, or platinum, and adorned with precious stones. The brand’s leather goods, including jackets, belts, and bags, are equally renowned, crafted from premium leather and featuring exquisite detailing.

Chrome Hearts Jewelry: A Statement of Individuality

Chrome Hearts’ jewelry collection is a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and individuality. From rings and bracelets to necklaces and earrings, each item is a unique work of art. The Cross Pendant, one of the brand’s most recognizable pieces, symbolizes the brand’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship combined with a modern edge.

Leather Mastery: Jackets and Accessories

Chrome Hearts' leather jackets are not just fashion statements but masterpieces of design. Constructed from the finest Italian leather, these jackets often feature silver hardware, hand-stitched accents, and the brand’s signature gothic motifs. Complementing these are accessories such as belts, wallets, and bags, each exuding the brand’s distinctive style and attention to detail.

The Chrome Hearts Experience: Beyond Products

Bespoke Services and Custom Creations

For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, Chrome Hearts offers bespoke services, allowing clients to create custom pieces tailored to their personal tastes. This service underscores the brand’s dedication to personalization and luxury, ensuring that every piece is not just a purchase but an investment in artistry and individuality.

Retail Spaces: A Visual Feast

Chrome Hearts’ retail stores are more than mere outlets; they are immersive experiences. Designed to reflect the brand’s aesthetic ethos, each store is a visual feast, featuring handcrafted furniture, art installations, and an array of one-of-a-kind items that are often unavailable elsewhere. The flagship store in Los Angeles, for instance, is a cultural landmark, drawing visitors from around the globe.

Celebrity Endorsements and Cultural Impact

A Celebrity Favorite

Chrome Hearts has garnered an impressive list of celebrity endorsements, with stars like Rihanna, Kanye West, Gigi Hadid, and Bella Hadid frequently spotted wearing the brand’s creations. This celebrity patronage has significantly boosted the brand’s visibility and desirability, cementing its status as a symbol of edgy luxury.

Cultural Collaborations

Chrome Hearts is also known for its collaborations with various artists, musicians, and fashion designers, further embedding itself in the fabric of contemporary culture. These collaborations often result in limited-edition collections that blend Chrome Hearts’ signature style with the unique perspectives of its collaborators, creating pieces that are both innovative and iconic.

Sustainability and Ethical Practices

In recent years, Chrome Hearts has made strides towards sustainability and ethical practices. The brand has adopted measures to ensure that its materials are sourced responsibly and that its manufacturing processes minimize environmental impact. This commitment to sustainability reflects the brand’s evolving ethos, aligning luxury with social responsibility.

Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of Chrome Hearts

Chrome Hearts stands as a beacon of innovation, craftsmanship, and luxury, continuously redefining the boundaries of high-end fashion. Its unique blend of gothic aesthetics, artisanal quality, and cultural relevance ensures its place at the pinnacle of the luxury market. For those seeking to express their individuality through distinctive, handcrafted pieces, Chrome Hearts offers a legacy of uncompromising style and exclusivity.

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Emma Stone wowed fans at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards with a bold new hairstyle—a chic pixie cut with micro-bangs. The actress, who attended the event with her husband, Dave McCary, also dazzled in a red satin gown. Though not nominated this year, Emma has won several awards in the past, including an Oscar for Best Actress in 2024. A Dramatic New Look for Emma Stone Emma Stone, the beloved actress known for her talent and charm, surprised everyone with a dramatic hair transformation at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. The event, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, saw celebrities dressed in their finest outfits, but Emma’s bold new hairstyle truly stole the spotlight. Credits: Wikicommons Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The 36-year-old actress debuted a chic pixie haircut featuring micro-bangs that framed her face perfectly. While her hairstyle was noticeably shorter than before, she kept her signature auburn hair color, staying true to her classic look. Fans and photographers couldn’t stop admiring her stunning makeover as she walked the red carpet alongside her husband, Dave McCary. A Picture-Perfect Red Carpet Appearance Emma’s outfit at the event was equally striking. She wore a custom-made strapless satin gown in a bold red color, designed by Louis Vuitton. The dress, cinched at the waist with a matching belt, highlighted her elegant style. Paired with simple jewelry and makeup, Emma’s look was the perfect combination of sophistication and glamour. Her husband, Dave McCary, complemented her stylish appearance by keeping it classic. He wore a black suit with a white button-down shirt and a matching black bow tie. Together, the couple looked effortlessly elegant, capturing the attention of everyone on the red carpet. Emma Stone’s Past Achievements in Hollywood Although Emma was not nominated for a Golden Globe this year, she is no stranger to winning awards. Over the years, she has received several accolades for her performances in films. In 2024, Emma won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Poor Things. She also took home the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for the same film. Her heartfelt acceptance speeches that year left a lasting impression on fans and fellow actors. Gratitude and Family Support Emma has always been vocal about her love and appreciation for her family. During her acceptance speech at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, she expressed her gratitude to her husband, Dave McCary, calling him her biggest supporter. "Dave, I have to start with you really quickly. I love you so much," Emma said emotionally while holding her trophy. "Thank you for everything." She also gave a touching shoutout to her young daughter, Louise, during her Oscar acceptance speech. Emma’s words reflected her deep love for her family and their importance in her life. "I know I have to wrap up," Emma said with tears in her eyes, "but I really want to just thank my family—my mom, my brother Spencer, my dad, my husband Dave—I love you so much. And most importantly, my daughter, who’s going to be 3 in three days and has turned our lives technicolor. I love you bigger than the whole sky, my girl." Emma’s Personal Life and Family Emma Stone and Dave McCary have been married since 2020. The couple welcomed their daughter, Louise, in March 2021. Despite their busy schedules, Emma and Dave prioritize their family life and often speak about how much their daughter has changed their lives for the better. Emma has previously mentioned how motherhood has brought her immense joy and helped her see life from a different perspective. She credits her family for keeping her grounded, even during her busiest days in Hollywood. A Style Icon and Role Model Emma Stone’s ability to embrace bold changes, both in her career and personal style, has made her a fashion icon. Her new pixie haircut at the Golden Globes was more than just a style statement—it showcased her confidence and willingness to try something new. Credits: Wikicommons Mark Kari, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Fans admire Emma not only for her acting skills but also for her authenticity. Whether she’s attending glamorous events or spending time with her family, Emma always manages to stay true to herself. Her fashion choices often inspire trends, and her latest look is expected to influence many fans and fashion enthusiasts to experiment with shorter hairstyles. The Future Looks Bright for Emma Stone Emma Stone’s career continues to thrive, and fans are eager to see what she does next. She has already built an impressive portfolio, starring in hit films like La La Land, The Favourite, and Cruella. With her talent, charm, and determination, Emma’s future in Hollywood looks brighter than ever. Though she wasn’t nominated for an award at this year’s Golden Globes, her appearance still made headlines. From her daring hairstyle to her elegant gown, Emma once again proved why she remains one of Hollywood’s most admired stars. Read the full article

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