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Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma Fashion Line Inspired by Marie Antoinette

Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma Fashion Line Inspired by Marie Antoinette

Well, we’ve seen it go both ways. Celebrities that delve into fashion are either going to have a gigantic hit or an embarrassing miss. But unlike Kanye’s confusing display at this year’s New York Fashion Week, Rihanna’s Fenty X Puma line unveiled in Paris left onlookers craving for more. This isn’t Rihanna’s first fashion line, but is certainly her finest work so far.
Rihanna Meets Marie Antoinette
The pop star featured her pastel collection at the breathtaking Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. This collection presented a variety of sweats, parkas, and hoodies that were elegantly clad with lace and corsetry. Guests and journalists said that the clothes conjured Marie Antoinette’s gym wear. Not many people don’t know it, but she was heavily into into P90x during the French Revolution. (No, we’re kidding.) The combinations of casual gym wear and lavish pearls and lingerie makes Rihanna’s latest fashion offering fresh, relaxed, and sexy as hell.

Rihanna said about the line, “I am really excited about this collection as its very fun and light. Showing in Paris was the perfect backdrop as I pulled a lot of inspiration from France, Marie Antoinette and The Palace of Versailles specifically. Mixing athletic wear with regal touches was a challenge and I hope everyone loves the results. I cannot wait to wear this collection.”
Rihanna didn’t just focus on clothes either. She sported a chic line of accessories to go along with her featured garments. Everything from baseball caps with corset ties, to shower shoes with oversized pink silk bows, lace-up mules with a puma stripe. Even frilly gym bags in pink and army green were all on display.

Rihanna, who became the creative director of Puma in December 2014, previously designed clothing for Armani and River Island as well. Her previous designs for Puma, shown at spring NYFW, were well received but it’s easy to say that her Paris fashion week showing trumped her previous efforts. You have to love her. She’s all swag and a lot of fun. Richard Magazine can’t wait to see what’s next from Rihanna and Puma.

Ulta Avengers Assemble Makeup Collection: See The Marvel Movie Collab

Ulta Beauty Collaborates with Marvel for “Avengers Assemble” Makeup Collection
Ulta Beauty has just dropped the pop culture-obsessed movie lover’s dream makeup collaboration! The beauty retailer has teamed up with Marvel to release the Ulta Avengers Assemble makeup collection, which will consist of 13 affordably-priced beauty options to help you channel your inner superhero.
The collection features four Lip Gloss colors ($10 each, named Dream Team, Electrifying, Cosmic, and Invincible); four Matte Liquid Lipsticks ($10 each, named Amazed, Super Charged, Out of This World, and I’ve Got This); a $16 four-pan Highlight Palette (featuring shade names Prepare To Be Amazed, Become a Legend, Best Never Rest, and Visionary); and a 15-shade Eyeshadow Palette ($20, including the movie-themed color names like Save the World, Gauntlet, Legend, Built for Battle, Fearless, Reassemble, and more).

In addition to the color cosmetics, this range also includes three Marvel character-printed organizing bags: the Round Top Clutch ($12), Organizer ($16), and the Weekender Bag ($28). These pieces are perfect for all of us superheroes-in-training who are constantly on the go!
The Ulta Avengers Assemble collection is now available, exclusively online and in Ulta Beauty stores.
Just in case you’re planning to rock these bold colors to see Marvel’s Avengers Assemble in theaters, know that the film is dropping on April 26.
More beauty news from the Ulta brand. More pop culture-themed makeup lines to check out. All images via Ulta, Marvel

Steal Rihanna’s Style: Pink 90s-Inspired Date Night Look

Steal Rihanna’s Style: Pink Date Night Look
While Rihanna fans are begging for a new album, Rihanna is out and about with boyfriend A$AP Rocky wearing one of the cutest 90s looks we’ve seen in a while.

On Wednesday, the singer and mogul went out on the town for a hot date in New York City, wearing a stunning vintage 2002 Dior pink slip dress, with a waist-high slit showing off her stunning legs. Rihanna accessories with long layered pink necklaces, Tom Ford gold heeled sandals, a very of the moment embellished shoulder bag by Fendi, as well as a hard-to-miss large pink fuzzy bucket hat.
Whether you love the hat or hate the hat, it’s hard to deny that Rihanna pulls it off flawlessly. While the outfit is very trendy, we would be remiss to not mention the origin of the trends: Rihanna herself in December 2020 with an adorable green version!
While not everyone has Rihanna money (hello, Fenty Beauty has been coming out with release after release this year!), you can still reimagine the key elements of this outfit with pieces that better fit your budget.
This Zara Satin Effect Slip Dress can get you the look of the late 90s slip, but for a much smaller price of only $45.90. For the necklace, any glass pink beads wrapped around your neck in a similar fashion will do. For the stunning shoes, choose some bronze or gold snakeskin heels, like these Simmi London Shania tie up snake print heeled sandal from ASOS for $56 (on sale now for $30.15). The singer carries a vintage baguette bag from Fendi, which could go for resale costs of thousands, but you can emulate the appearance with the Urban Outfitter’s Kez Baguette Bag for $39. Lastly, the most important element of the outfit, the fuzzy bucket hat, can be recreated by purchasing this Dreaming London Fluffy Neon Pink Bucket Hat from ASOS Market for $23.94.
Are you taking inspo from Rihanna for your next date night? Let us know in the comments.

Unicorn Cosmetics Are Bringing Rainbow Beauty Back | Richard Magazine

Unicorn Cosmetics Are Bringing Rainbow Beauty Back
Beauty’s unicorn makeup trend seemed to die away as spring turned into summer and Coachella became a distant memory. Rainbow hair went from neon pink to pastel blorange and greenish blue. Muted terms like princess hair and mermaid beauty started trending, replacing all those unicorn hashtags. Makeup counters took on their own sheen again, free from excessive particles of scattered glitter. It was an appropriately poetic end to the fantasy trend, prompting brands to hurry up with those popular late summer colors boasting autumnal undertones. Scarlet red and burnt ombre were back in business far earlier than they usually at this year. Yet, some beauty trendsetters aren’t done with rainbows and spiral horns. They want more and the Halloween makeup game as a chance to celebrate fantastical beauty looks all over again. So, press the pause button on deep red lips and smoky eyes for a moment. Rainbows are about to burst back in style.
UNICORN COSMETICS
Unicorns are poised to return in big part thanks to a company all the way across the pond in London, England. Unicorn Cosmetics – their name leaves little doubt as to brand priorities – have been passionate about rainbow-inspired beauty since they set up shop almost a year ago. Now, with Halloween just around the corner, they’re seizing the day with a whole new line of fantastic fantasy products sure to impress even the harshest cynic.
UNICORN BRUSHES
Before you start in on dying your hair or sparkling up those nails, pick a set of multicolor brushes. It’s a vanity purchase, but one well worth making if you’re serious about rainbow-themed cosmetics. The best thing about this soft, neon-splattered set? They’ve got spiral horn handles to appease your unicorn obsession and provide an excellent grip as you work.
BRUSH CLEANERS
When your new look includes rainbow stripes and showers of glitter, things will get messy. To deny it would be lying to yourself and you know it. Luckily, the folks at Unicorn Cosmetics know the struggles of rainbow beauty and offer decadent rose-shaped brush cleaners to help you keep things tidy. These are an essential for any makeup guru, rainbow lover or not.
ELECTROPLATED COLLECTOR’S EDITION
Featuring a spiral handle gilded with glitter, these pastel brushes put 90s pink to shame. Each pink bristle has been carefully crafted by Unicorn Cosmetics for maximum flexibility and comfort. As the Collector’s Edition designed to celebrate the brand’s one year anniversary, it makes sense these are their fluffiest brushes yet. If you have sensitive skin, why not pre-order now?
MERMAID BRUSHES
All that talk of unicorn looks returning for Halloween was no prank. Unicorn Cosmetics are indeed scheduling most of their colorful fall collection around October 31st. This goes for all products, not just unicorn-themed items. In fact, their most anticipated upcoming set isn’t rainbow-tinted with a spiral handle but covered in duo-chrome pastel scales. Yes. Mermaid beauty is back too, in all its oceanic glory. Will you be part of that world come October?
COLOR-CHANGING HANDLES
It’s the real game-changer of fall fantasy beauty. Unicorns and mermaids are mythical news and tried-and-true fads at this point, but you don’t see handles with chameleon characteristics every day. With a changing grip like this, you can transform something metallic into a bold autumnal bronze with just the touch of your hand. If only all beauty transformation could be this easy.
Unicorn Cosmetics is serious about rainbow beauty but in a fun-loving way. This isn’t like that time when Chanel tried to pull off the trend with multicolored parrotesque eye makeup on the Paris runway. These UK beauticians know how to keep it chic and Coachella-worthy at the same time. Come October, you can trust them to top off your unicorn costume perfectly.

Stella McCartney Loop Sneakers: High Tech, Innovative & Sustainable

Stella McCartney Debuts Innovative and Sustainable Loop Sneakers
Stella McCartney has made it her fashion brand’s overarching mission to innovate more sustainable, vegan, and eco-friendly garments and accessories. With her latest shoe launch, the stylish and trendy Loop sneakers, the designer is using modern technology and cutting-edge design to reduce waste in footwear construction.
“Our new Loop sneaker is dynamic, modern and light, energized by a bold sports-inspired sock boot design,” the brand shared on its website. “The sneaker is a feat of engineering, using an innovative new method of attaching the upper to the sole without any glue. This means that at the end of the sneaker’s life you can remove the upper from the sole and recycle each part.”
In Stella McCartney Loop sneakers, the shoes are affixed to their soles with clips, kind of like interlocking building blocks. Through eliminating much of the need for traditional shoe glue, which can contain harmful chemical ingredients, this makes the entire shoe sourced from eco-friendly and recycled materials – and it becomes fully recyclable itself upon wear-out. The shoes are even stitched together with low amounts of thread, with a small amount of water-based glue that is animal-friendly and biodegradable.

The sneaker designs currently come in low cut options, trendy sock-style stretchy high tops, and faux leather-look versions in bright red, classic black, and sleek gray.
Check out how the Stella McCartney Loop sneakers works in the brand’s Instagram posts below.
You can now shop the Stella McCartney Loop sneakers on the brand’s website from $645 to $795.
More from the Stella McCartney brand. More sustainable fashion initiatives to read up on. All images via Stella McCartney

VR Rehab Is Changing How Correctional Facilities Educate Prisoners | Richard Magazine

VR Rehab Is Changing How Correctional Facilities Educate Prisoners
Virtual reality developers are getting particularly good at finding ways the technology can benefit society. They’ve adapted it to online stores so e-shoppers can view clothing and other products in realistic 360˚ before making a purchase. It’s being used to enhance learning in classrooms across the globe and even as a pain reliever in place of opioids. This week, the latest virtual reality innovation is VR rehab. It’s a system designed to change the way correctional facilities teach their inmates to function in the outside world. In many ways, it’s just the next step in VR tools that alter how people perceive and interact with the real world. Rather than just creating realistic fictional worlds, virtual reality is actually immersing us in situations that feel, and often function, like true life.

SIMULATING THE REAL WORLD
When virtual reality is completely immersive, it can have a dramatic effect on the human body. Studies have shown that when you’re enveloped in a realistic, simulated reality, your mind tricks the rest of your body into reacting as though what you see is actually what’s around you. It’s not that far a leap if you think about it. If everything you see and everything you hear communicates one thing, the rest of your senses tend to follow suit. This phenomenon is what made virtual reality so useful as a pain reliever. Patients enraptured in a peaceful experience tend to feel relaxed and calm even when they’re undergoing treatment for severe injuries. Though a little less compelling than VR treatments, VR rehab still uses simulation to a similar effect. The main difference is that, rather than alleviating physical pain, rehab puts people in a better sociological head space.

THE POWER OF VR REHAB
Re-emerging into the real world after a stint in prison is a growing concern for government officials at all levels. If you’ve lived a long portion of your life behind bars, you’re not fully equipped to jump back into the real world when you’re released. Ways of life change, people change, and often you have to shoulder the stereotypes of a former inmate all alone. VR rehab aims to help offenders and addicts face the world and make wise choices upon their release. To do this, creator Dr. Raji Wahidy and his team develop real life scenarios for prisoners to work their way through. These scenarios measure the actions and reactions of each participant so therapists and teachers can chart their progress more accurately. It’s the first time inmates have had a safe environment to actively learn from bad habits and mistakes as they recover.

TEACHING AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Along with correctional programs, VR rehab also offers realistic vocational job training. Inmates can learn car mechanics, plumbing, welding, and carpentry all in an immersive environment. This is the practical side of virtual reality rehab. Scenarios like this allow prisoners to get their hands metaphorically dirty while learning new skills. Rather than simply reading about how to fix a car or stop a leaking pipe, immersive scenarios let you interactively participate in the learning process. If a prison has limited budget or space for a shop-like set-up, VR rehab will let them teach more skills in a user-friendly way. There are some skeptics out there that are suspicious about the full potential of this new rehabilitation system, but the general belief is that this is just the beginning of what VR rehab can do. Programs to treat everything from phobias and PTSD are already deep in the works.
After decades of virtual reality entertainment, the ground-breaking technology is finally starting to change lives for the better. VR rehab may be young, but it’s already revamping how officials and therapists approach rehabilitation. Hopefully, it can live up to this promising start.
— Nathan Young

Starbucks Summer 2020 Menu: New Iced Guava Passionfruit Pink Drink

Starbucks Announces New Guava Drink and Summer 2020 Menu
As Starbucks begins to reopen its doors to customers, the popular brand intends to give shoppers plenty of tasty drinks, sweet treats, and healthy grab-and-go meals to consider. The newly-announced Starbucks Summer 2020 menu consists of some brand new craveworthy creations and the return of a fan-favorite blended beverage.
We’re most excited about the Starbucks Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink, a new addition to the Iced Coconutmilk Drinks family that launched this spring. According to the brand, this pretty pink refresher “combines flavors of guava, passionfruit, pineapple and ginger, hand-shaken with coconutmilk and ice for a smooth and creamy beverage to uplift your day.”

It’s certainly a photogenic blend too, earning it an easy spot on your Instagram story. The non-dairy option is also expected to join the permanent menu after the sun sets on summer, so you can look forward to capturing those sunny memories beyond the next few months.
Returning for a limited time this season will be last-year’s standout star blended beverage, the S’mores Frappuccino. This tasty sweet treat “layers marshmallow-infused whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce, a creamy blend of vanilla, coffee, milk and ice, even more marshmallow whipped cream and is finished off with a graham cracker crumble.” Sounds like summer nights spent out toasting marshmallows by the campfire!
Another sugary sweet addition to the Starbucks Summer 2020 menu is the Unicorn Cake Pop, a fun confetti vanilla cake treat covered with themed icing.

And if you’re looking for a healthier lunch item, Starbucks is also introducing a complete meal box to its permanent menu. “The new Grilled Chicken & Hummus Protein Box includes a tender and juicy sous vide grilled chicken breast paired with roasted red pepper hummus and naan bread, baby carrots and snap peas,” the brand announced. We’re definitely looking forward to trying this protein-packed creation!
The Starbucks Summer 2020 menu will launch as soon as possible in open stores across the United States and Canada.
More drink news from the Starbucks brand. More Summer 2020 launches to keep an eye out for. All images via Starbucks

Sophie Turner And Joe Jonas Engaged: What’s The Ring’s Significance?

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Are Engaged, What the Ring Says About Their Relationship
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas announced their engagement on social media this Sunday. Their separate announcements included the same picture of the pear shaped, statement making ring. Is there any significance behind Joe’s unconventional choice of diamond? Jewelers say there is.
Much like their relationship, the engagement ring is uncommon, but a classic choice. One well-known jeweler had this to say: “Pear shaped engagement rings are quite rare, but they’re a great choice for people who are looking for an alternative cut that will allow them to stand out from the more common engagement ring shapes out there.”
Why are they an unlikely couple? Let’s look at the facts. Joe is 7 years Sophie’s senior. However, sources say she is very mature for 21 and age does not play a factor in their happiness. The couple is no stranger to the spotlight, but they are still from different arenas. Sophie Turner is one of the stars of HBO’s Game of Thrones, while Joe Jonas continues to be prevalent in the music industry with his band DNCE. The couple also appears different from each other physically. Sophie stands tall with her very fair features, whereas Joe has much darker traits. They are a beautiful balance of light and dark, but still a couple that is contrasting.
Despite their differences, they have found a way to have the best of both worlds. You can feel their happiness through their pictures and by the way they speak about one another. Sophie has told the press that, “The things I tortured myself about before, I can forget about [now]. I’m happier than I’ve been in a very long time.” Well, there you have it. Even though their relationship is rare, it has an undeniable, stand out quality that makes it work.
As for how he proposed? Details are still unknown. We’ll be waiting at the edge of our seats to hear that story.
Until then – congratulations on your engagement Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas! Winter is coming, but your love story will keep us warm throughout the season.

Tyler The Creator Converse Collection: GOLF le FLEUR Part 2

Tyler, the Creator and Converse Team Up for GOLF le FLEUR* Collaboration
Tyler, the Creator officially has a wildly wonderful new creation. The rapper and style mogul has once again teamed up with sneaker brand Converse. Together, they have created a second chapter in the colorful and decorative menswear collaboration called GOLF le FLEUR*. This means new shoes, new art, and new hype.
These newly released shoes come in three fashion-forward shades, including vivid “Jolly Green,” a bold yellow called “Solar Power,” and a sophisticated greige neutral named “Vanilla.” Each version is set to retail at $100 a pair. The key feature to these mens’ kicks is Tyler’s own signature flower print, which is emblazoned across the side of suede One Star low tops.
Tyler’s previous shoe designs featured a different floral design, as a stitched outline to Converse’s star logo. The past collection also showcased muted pastel shades. These electric hues and bold print offer up a completely different vibe, and collectors will want to check them out!
In addition to creating shoes for the brand, Tyler will also be dropping colorful hoodies bearing the “GOLF le FLEUR*” logo. More apparel items as part of a “Sherpa” collection — including t-shirts, hats, and bomber jackets — are also expected to be released soon. Since the idea for GOLF le FLEUR* comes from Tyler’s own Golf Wang collection, we can surely expect to see some true street style gems among this mix.
If this launch is anything like Tyler’s first Converse collection, you can expect it to sell out in the blink of an eye. Pro tip: be prepared for their November 2 release by pre-selecting your favorite items. (Shoppers in Seoul, South Korea get an early chance at the collection at Kasina on October 18.)
Check out the latest Tyler the Creator Converse collaboration below.

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Starbucks Witch’s Brew Frappuccino Debuts For Halloween October 2018

Starbucks Debuts Witch’s Brew Frappuccino Just In Time for Halloween
Just in time for a particularly spooky Halloween season, Starbucks has announced its latest limited edition drink blend. If you’re over your trick-or-treating days, but still have a sweet tooth, you will love the Starbucks Witch’s Brew Frappuccino, which blends swirls of color with unexpectedly sugary treats.
“A powerful potion. Bewitched, it’s true. One single drop and the curse will go poof,” Starbucks rhymed on its website. “Toad’s breath, swamp fog and goblin regret, divine. A mixture so scrumptious it must be a sign. Sip this sweet potion before it disappears, the Witch’s Brew Frappuccino drink is nothing to fear.”
“Our cauldron bubbles with a Halloween Frappuccino Blended Beverage Crème delight that’s more treat than trick (or is it?),” Starbucks added. “The delicious orange crème flavor drink is dotted with imaginary Bat Warts and Lizard Scales.”

Um, hold on a second. Are we indulging in sweets here, or quite literally casting up a spell with a witch’s potion?
The base of this drink is a vibrant purple ingredient called “toad’s breath,” but it’s actually the flavoring of an orange crème Frappuccino. Those creepy green “bat warts” are actually colored chia seeds blended into the mix. Atop each Instagram-ready drink is your standard vanilla whipped cream, with and a topping of matching green “lizard scale” powder for special effect.
You know what we’re going to say: before you even so much as take a sip, get your camera ready to snap every angle of this photogenic drink for your ‘gram!
The Starbucks Witch’s Brew Frappuccino is now available – but only for a limited time at locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, with some stores in the Caribbean.
Will you be trying out this tasty treat for Halloween this October?
More drink news from Starbucks. More special edition buys for Halloween 2018. All images via Starbucks