July 2017 – Min A. Lee

Composure Magazine – Father’s Day Guide

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Our top picks for dad!

Story: Min A. Lee

1. Designer Sheila Vance with her engineering team gives sunglasses a futuristic look. Built to withstand changing trends, these sunglasses will last dad for years to come!

Mechanix Sunglasses Frame p=mv Plt with Plt Overlay Lenses, $420, Destination Sama at 9530 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, California

2. We can’t forget about footwear! Cesare Paciotti impressed us with their Italian quality and modern take on classic styles. The rich colors stood out as perfect gift ideas for dads everywhere!

Cesare Paciotti Madison, $395, Cesare Paciotti Sport Sneaker, $515, cesare-paciotti.com or 9528 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, California

3. For the dapper dad in your life, check out luxury made-to-order ties from designer Rachel Park with tipping that stands out beautifully. If you want, have dad pick out his own fabric and shape for something truly special!

Rachel Park Silk Ties, Starting at $130, rachelpark.com

4. Whiskey and beer fans, this one is for you! Original Grain creates stunning watches from the reclaimed wood of whiskey and beer barrels. To top it off, for every sale, they plant 10 trees through Trees for the Future.

Original Grain Brewmaster Chrono, $349, originalgrain.com

5. If your dad is always on the go, Kurtis Paul crafts extremely stylish accessories and bags for travelers. Combining function with durability, the waxy leather of their pieces prevents water damage and general wear.

Kurtis Paul 13” Leather Laptop Sleeve, $78, Kurtis Paul Leather Wash Bag, $65, kurtispaul.com

Composure Magazine – Mother’s Day Guide

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Yoga-wear favorite Manduka teams up with the Susan G. Komen organization in the fight against breast cancer with their Project:OM. Mother’s Day weekend Project:OM is working to create the world’s largest yoga class, one million strong, to help raise funds for breast cancer research. Join in with your mom during this special time and see where classes are being held live-stream in your city at projectOM.com. To top it off, on Saturday, May 13, YouTube sensation Adriene Mishler (in the above picture) will be instructing the live stream class! Sometimes the best gift to give is one that gives back.

More information at manduka.com/projectom

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If you’re interested in Project:OM, consider taking a look at cancer survivor and fashion designer Rachel Park’s Park Puff. A seat belt pillow that allows those recovering from breast cancer to ride and drive in cars with more comfort.

The Park Puff Seat Belt Pillow For Cancer Patients, $39, survivormoda.com

Every mom knows how kids get every scratch and scrape they can, so Blingsting came up with the chicest first aid kit out there! Everything from bandages to sting relief pads packed into a modern, geometric rose gold clutch—classy!

Blingsting First Aid Clutch, $25, blingsting.com

Aitch Aitch creates their bags with salmon skin leather, a natural byproduct of the fishing industry—a more sustainable approach. This artisan crafted bag exudes timeless luxury.

Aitch Aitch The Rosa Crossbody Bag, $2090, aitch-aitch.com

O.R.G is taking Asian skincare technology along with their “breakthrough formulas” and bringing them stateside. Gentle enough for sensitivity, yet extremely effective, this diverse set will keep your skin looking healthier, younger and brighter. With travel sizes included it’s perfect for the mom-on-the-go!

O.R.G Skincare Mother’s Day Gift Set, $89 Mother’s Day Special (otherwise $132), orgskincare.com. Want 10% off? Use our code “COMPOSURE10” at checkout!

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“Addicted To Soft,” is an understatement, these beautifully tailored, lush pieces will become mom’s favorite pieces to wear! Their expert pattern-making ensures a bespoke fit and a garment with high functionality.

Les Lunes Gambetta Top, $92, leslunes.com

Designed and made right in downtown Los Angeles, this timeless tote will last mom forever. Made from the smoothest suede we’ve ever felt, and a rich shade of blue that will go with anything in her closet—trust us, mom will adore it!

GM Studio LA The Tote Sac, $310, gmstudiola.com

Known for their sleek watches, Barbas & Zacári also create beautiful sunglasses that will keep mom looking stylish as ever! Plus, a portion of each sale is donated towards cancer research.

Barbas & Zacári Rhodes Sunglasses, $57, barbasandzacari.com

Bracelets made with contemporary style in mind, mom can stack these high-grade precious stones together or with her favorite bracelets and watches. We love the small gold-plated charms found on each piece!

Part Human And Machine Marble With Freshwater Pearl, $110.95, Double Matte Black With Triple Gold Spike, $119.95, parthumanandmachine.com

Two words: fairy dust! Mom wants to look and feel her best too, so give the gift of glow with ARTISANskin’s fairy dust. A subtle, yet effective highlighter that comes as a loose powder. With the tagline “warning: results are magical,” it’s hard to resist! If that doesn’t get you, the packaging will. It’s part science, part beauty, and completely natural.

ARTISANskin Fairy Dust, $19, artisanskinrevolution.com

Composure Magazine – Going Green Trend Story

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Our top choice brands dedicated to eco-friendly practices just in time for Earth Day.

Story: Min A. Lee

Who knew cork was so stylish and versatile! This artisan made handbag proves to us going green doesn’t compromise being fashion forward.

Rok Cork Sandie Cork Shoulder Purse Luxe, $201.26, rokcork.com

Votch not only offers a sleek design with vegan leather straps, they also have eco-friendly packaging making their watches an instant favorite.

Votch Limited Edition Watch, $151, votch.co.uk

These beautiful blocks are made from fallen walnut trees that would be considered waste-wood versus cutting down perfectly healthy ones.

Artifact Uprising Walnut Print Block, $18, artifactuprising.com

This mix of minerals helps cleanse and balance your skin, aid in circulation and reduce muscle tension. Most importantly, this apothecary favorite only offers products that are vegan and cruelty-free.

ARTISANskin Mineral Soak, $10, artisanskinrevolution.com

Being 100% recyclable, reusable and toxin free attracted us to Yuhme’s water bottles, but then to find out each bottle bought provides 6 months of clean water for a single person in Central Africa (in partnership with Water For Good) won us over for life.

Yuhme Reusable Water Bottle, $31, yuhme.se

PHACE supports several environmental and social charities, and draws inspiration from endangered species which you can see in their motifs. This luxury line is also made from sustainable sources.

PHACE Feelin’ My Scales Knitted Sweater, phacecollective.com

Brooklyn-based Miakoda provides modern and comfortable sportswear made from organic materials. Trust us, this hoodie would easily be your favorite go-to.