This story is part of Image issue 5, “Reverence,” an exploration of how L.A. does beauty. See the full package here. Nyakio Grieco, a Los Angeles beauty entrepreneur, was unexpectedly thrust back into the spotlight in the summer of 2020. Her skincare line, Nyakio Beauty, had gotten a profile boost when it was bought by Unilever in 2016 and again …

Imagine your partner surprising you with a secret, spontaneous wedding. Now add Cardi B as the officiant, along with That’s So Raven star Raven Symoné as a special guest. Talk about a day to remember. For one lucky bride-to-be, the impossible became reality when her fiancée planned the surprise of her lifetime. Bride Brandi enlisted the help of the “Bodak …

Back in the 80s, royal toddlers William and Harry were not allowed to have a comfort blanket in hand nor were they allowed to wear trainers, a new book has claimed. According to the updated version of “Battle of Brothers” written by historian Robert Lacey, the first nanny that Prince Charles and Lady Diana appointed had many strict rules that …

KATY MAGAZINE NEW October 8, 2021 By Natalie Cook Clark Two Katy girls and best friends hosted a wedding for their beloved dogs. The ceremony had 40 attendees and a growing social media presence. Katy girls plan elaborate dog wedding for their beloved Goldendoodles. Photo Credit: Glenda Blackman Photography Best Friends Plan Elaborate Dog Wedding 8-year old’s, Annabel Schomerus and …

At New York dermatologist Julie Russak, MD’s office, skin is the focus, but she is quick to add that the field is “really starting to change how to view skin care versus hair care.” “Many of the products we’re using on our hair are really designed to clean the scalp, which is where hair follicles are, and support its health,” …

AMANCIO ORTEGA, founder of the Zara fast-fashion empire, got his start selling bathrobes in northern Spain. Erling Persson of H&M peddled women’s clothing in a small-town shop in Sweden for decades before going global. Xu Yangtian had none of their tailoring experience when he founded Shein (pronounced she-in) in 2008. Instead, the creator of the fashion world’s latest sensation was …

An informal survey of consumers reveal beauty is part of their planned purchases when hitting the massive club stores. Mentioned most frequently were Olay products, Neutrogena, and Kirkland house brand skincare and wipes. But many also mentioned (and were surprised and delighted to find) prestige logos including RoC, Kate Somerville, Perricone, and even SK-11. Online Costco also offers La Mer, …

Bachelor Nation waited two years for “Bachelor in Paradise” to return and season 7 of the summer show was a soaring success. Three couples got engaged during the finale and two more rekindled their relationships after the show finished filming. Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt were a strong couple from the beginning. Despite Amabile’s ex-girlfriend, …