MODEL OF THE MOMENT

Meet runway newcomer and Chic "model of the moment" Yumi Lambert!

With piercing emerald eyes and porcelain skin, this Half-Belgain, half-Japanese beauty is one to watch! This unique beauty has graced the runways of Marc by Marc Jacobs, Prada, Armani, Missoni, Chanel, Dior, Miu Miu (just to name a few!) and was awarded a spot in the model.com “Top 10 Newcomers” for S/S13. Not to mention, she accomplished all this before the age of 17!

Fun fact: Her real name is Laura! Yumi is her second Japanese name.

So what’s next for Karl Lagerfeld’s newest muse? With a face and ambition like Yumi’s, she is sure to skyrocket straight to top-tier editorials and runways all over the world!

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POWER of Sisters.

Every relationship is unique but the bond between sisters is especially powerful. The twin birth rate in the United States is approximately 32 twin live births per 1,000 live births. Some researchers have found that having close connections can lead to healthier, more fulfilling lives. No wonder sisters often choose the same life path and become famous singers, models and designers together!!!



1. Beyonce and Solange Knowles.

Solange Knowles is a recording artist, actress and model. has always been compared by the media to her sister, Beyoncé, whom she considers one of her role models. Solange is one of the newest Rimmel London's faces.

2. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

CDFA, June 6th, 2011


At CDFA The Olsen twins presented their own bag designs from 2011 Fall Collection. Mary-Kate Olsen and her twin sister, Ashley, have been famous their entire live. The style icons, fashionistas and designers have been working hard: the clothing line in Wal-Mart stores in 2004 as well as their beauty line called "Mary-Kate and Ashley: Real fashion for real girls". The twins became the faces of upscale fashion line Badgley Mischka in 2006, and launched own new couture fashion label "The Row" named after the famous Savile Row of London.

3. Gisele and Patricia Bundchen.

Gisele was discovered by Elite when she was 14 years old. The girl was having lunch at McDonald's. She started her career and moved to New York soon. Gisele has done ads and runway shows for various fashion houses including Valentino, Zara, Bvlgari, Tommy Hilfiger, Chloe, Celine, Versace, Christian Dior, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Dolce & Gabbana by now.

You're invited! 5 Favorite Summer Events in NYC: We LOVE Fashion, Museums and Parties:)

1. PARTY IN THE PARK!!! The Black Eyed Peas is giving a concert in Central Park on Thursday, June 9th. The concert is to benefit Robin Hood Foundation, which provides food, housing, medical, educational programs for teens living in poverty in NYC>


2. Museum Mile Festival Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 6pm - 9pm Once a year, for the past 32 years, 9 of the country's finest museums open their doors from 6pm - 9pm. This year Museum Mile welcomes its newest member, the Museum for African Art.

3. Look Good Lab Wednesday, June 15, 7pm Would you like to learn new style skills, taught by New York City's best 'lookin'-good' consultants? This
month's Topic: Stylosophy Tired of wearing the same old blue jeans? Optimize the way you look and define your style!!!

4. Easy Updos and Summer Hair by Aveda with Urban Girl Squad Wednesday, June 15 7pm at Aveda Academy. We live in NYC and need to be battle-ready to fight against humidity! The experts at Aveda will show us how to have carefree summer hair!! The event is a great chance to watch the demo of gorgeous updos and learn which products can protect your hair from the elements.

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5. HBA Global Expo & Conference Tuesday, June 28 - Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

HBA Global is the leading product development event for the personal care, fragrance, well-being and cosmetic industries. Don't miss out the opportunity for networking, educational purposes, not to mention the latest news from the industry!!! Check it out at

ICON Makeup Artist PAT McGRATH BACKSTAGE

Pat McGrath, one of the most talented Makeup Artists of the industry is famous for her diversity and creativity. The Queen of any fashion show's backstage takes action under control. Every time she bursts out tons of looks and inspirations: everything from nude with a touch of a lip color (Balenciaga Show) to Ultra Imaginative Makeup Styles (John Galiano).....

"She is a genius, she is Pat McGrath, The Pat McGrath". Stella McCartney

Spring 2011 Trends from Pat McGrath:

1.Red Lips.

This Spring Red Lips are the trend! Pick a warm(orange) vibrant red by CoverGirl. The CoverGirl Queen Collection has a new line of 24 lipsticks designed by Pat McGrath.

2.Minimalism.

Noticed at Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Versace, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta Fashion Shows: natual, bare skin, clean complexion, sculptured face, nude and light colors full brows and a touch of a lip color. "We usually associate Spring with light colors, a little bit of shimmer and a touch of a lip color" Pat McGrath

3.Maximal Makeup.

Noticed at R.Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Christian Dior : Intense eyes, bright colored eyeshadow, almost nude lips. Bald Lips were presented as a trend for Spring as well. Pat connected bright vivid colored lids and bald lips together at Dior Show.

Chic Studios grads - a night of Runway Makeup!

Chic Studios NYC grads reunited for a night of fashion, fun, and a good cause! Our talented alumni worked with key artist, famed Lazarus the Makeup Man, for all models at the Global Fashion Show to benefit the Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project, held on October 22nd, 2010 at F.I.T.

Not only did the grads get to hone their skills and experience, but worked on two former America’s Next Top Model contestants, Amina from Season 12, and Fatima, from Season 10.
Former Chic graduate Rosemary Kokuhilwa created the event, which featured emerging fashion designers from around the globe.

Take a look at some of the exclusive backstage photos of our stars in action! Great job to all the artists who participated:

Lindsey Aldrich
Rani Shortland
Agnes Barnat
Roxana Beltran
Diedre Garcia
Yvonne Chevere
Jaret Rodriguez
Gayle Carbajal
Marcia Cudjoe-Forrest
Sushmita Singh
Adrienne Deekman
Joana Rodeira
Colleen Thomas
You girls made us proud!

-chic