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Leona Marquess

Bio: Leona Marquess is a student attending the University of Idaho pursuing her bachelors degree of science and is currently a communications major. Iced coffees are her weakness and curling up on the couch with a good book and of course writing. She looks forward to growing and learning, working with the NYCtastemakers team.
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What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish

Video of the Month for August 2023 What Was I Made For is self-directed and written by Billie Eilish and help from her brother Finnas. Billie contributed this song to be a part of the new Barbie movie soundtrack. It touches on mental health and has a deeper meaning for …

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Make Up ArtistPast

Mario Dedivanovic

Make Up Artist of the Month for August 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Mario Dedivanocia is an amazing and talented makeup artist based in New York City, but it all started in the Bronx. Mario was the youngest of four, and his parents were immigrants from Montenegro. …

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Eliza Rose

DJ of the Month for August 2023 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio ELIZA ROSE House & Garage set in The Lab LDN B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) Bio Eliza Rose was born on November 28, 2000, in the east side of London; she is now only 22 years old. Spinning across …

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Male ModelPast

Alton Mason

Male Model of the Month for August 2023 Facebook Instagram Tiktok Bio Gallery Bio Alton Mason is a model and also a dancer. He was discovered back in 2015 and went on to become the first black male model to ever walk for Chanel! His mother was a former model, …

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Female ModelPast

Brooklyn Decker

Female Model of the Month for August 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio The beautiful, kind, and sweet Brooklyn Decker was born in Kettering, Ohio, to Tessa and Stephen Decker. Her mother was a nurse, while her dad was a pacemaker salesman. She is the eldest child and only …

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Fashion DesignerPast

Kimberley Gordon

Fashion Designer of the Month for August 2023 Instagram Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Kimberly Gordon is the fashion designer for Selkie,  she’s a photographer a graphic designer a fashion designer, and a creative director, and sometimes she even paints. That’s right she pretty much does it all. Kimberly Gordon …

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Books

Over half a million free books given to children in Wales

The Books Council for Wales and Welsh Government have been working on the Schools love reading book project to provide every child in a state school with their very own book.

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Make Up ArtistPast

Kat Ali

Make Up Artist of the Month for July 2023 Twitter Instagram Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Kate started working at Hot Topic and living in New York in 2006. She soon became the manager and left her makeup career in the rearview mirror for a while. She ended up in …

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Fashion DesignerPast

Jacqueline Durran

Fashion Designer of the Month for July 2023 Bio Gallery Bio Jacqueline Is one of the most creative designers Designing costumes for some of our favorite films such as Pride and Prejudice, Beauty and the Beast, and even the new Barbie movie! Jacalene has been nominated for not one but …

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Male ModelPast

Sean O’Pry

Male Model of the Month for July 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Tiktok Bio Gallery Bio Sean O’pry Is claimed to be one of the most successful male models since 2013. Sean is also one of the Highest paid international models. Sean was discovered on social media after posting his prom …

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Female ModelPast

Fernanda Liz

Female Model of the Month for July 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Fernanda Liz is a beautiful bombshell Brazilian fashion model Who rose to fame in 2014 after being featured on the cover of Vogue Brazil. Liz is also well known for having walked the ramp for well-known brands such …

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Martha Stewart

Female Model of the Month for June 2023 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio Gallery Bio Martha Stewart is a renowned businesswoman who stands at 81 years old on Monday, May 15, 2023; she made history by being the most mature senior female swimsuit model in the publication’s history, Sports Illustrated. She …

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