The Top Three Chic "Cold" Colors

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer

Is it just me, or do the rest of you notice and admit guilt to wearing only dark colors as soon as the temp. drops? Why limit ourselves?

Now, I’m definitely not suggesting neons, but infusing our winter wardrobes with a few lively shades seems reasonable. Brighten up with me, as we consider these three hit hues street-style stars are already donning:

RUST ORANGE: dark enough to be easy on the eyes, yet bright enough to still make a statement.

MUSTARD YELLOW: winter's answer to summer's sunny shades...

FOREST GREEN: timeless sophistication. Trade your black coat for a pine-colored one!

Beauty & The Beach

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)

My flight from LAX to JFK the day before yesterday was sullen, to say the least. In a span of eight hours, I went from soaking up the sun and Pacific Ocean breeze, only to be interrupted by a Virgin America plane cabin with lighting strangely identical to that of an after-hours nightclub rave, that brought me to a -50 degree temperature difference, rain, and rushed, runny-nosed New-Yorkers.

As I snuggle up to write this in a newly unpacked fall sweater and faux fur, whilst sipping my beloved and greatly missed cup of New York coffee (PSL’s just do not cut it – sorry), I can still smell what’s left of that beachy breeze in my hair. I can almost still taste the salt. I am fighting the inevitable though, as tonight I’ll need to shampoo it all away. This fall, I may not have real beach-produced waves, but this city girl won’t let matters of geography stand in the way:

• Step 1: Starting on air-dried or blow-dried hair, draw large sections forward to wrap around your iron or preferably, wand.
• Step 2: While wrapping these sections, remember to start the curl a couple inches from the root and also, hold on to the ends to keep them safe from the heat.
• Step 3: If using an iron, upon completion of entire head, run it through the lengths of the hair to relax the curl into a wave.
• Step 4: Spray with your favorite hair product. (Keep an eye out for some of mine in a future post!)
• Step 5: Finger through / shake up hair for an effortless appearance, and have everyone wondering if you, too, just came from a Cali vacation.

SIES MARJAN: THE NEW FASHION BRAND

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram @skybfree)

Sies Marjan, the new fashion brand based in New York, is the center of attention because, as expected, it dominated NY’s street style during this past fashion week. Make yourself familiar now, as we’ll only be seeing more of Sies Marjan during the upcoming international fashion weeks.

Sander Lak is the 32-year-old Dutch designer responsible for Sies Marjan. He worked in the ateliers of Balmain, Marc Jacobs, and 3.1 Philip Lim before he became head of design for Dries van Noten.

Lak is certainly not afraid of color, print, or luxury. The use of bold colors, haute couture methods, optimal fabrics and artistry are basically synonymous with Sies Marjan collection. I see why everyone likes him so much!

Sies Marjan is the grouping of Lak’s parents’ names, as he wanted to pick something personal, yet still slightly obscure. The young designer explains,  “I have no interest in fame or anything that would distract me really from the job that I love doing with people that I surround myself with. It’s about that, it’s about the work we all do together.” Selflessness and modesty in the fashion industry? Now I like him even more.

You can purchase Sies Marjan from the European website: matchesfashion.com.