Story + Rain Talks

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June 30, 2020 Bee Shapiro: Clean Fragrance Founder, Author, + New York Times Beauty Columnist
A Writer's Passion. On this podcast we're talking to publishing + media + professional, Bee Shapiro, longtime beauty columnist for the New York Times, author, and fragrance brand founder. Beauty Expert? An understatement! Bee’s been testing and trying products, and tracking the evolution of beauty for over 10 years. An under-represented category in beauty, she founded clean and sustainable fragrance line Ellis Brooklyn 5 years ago when she was looking for a safer option for luxury scents while pregnant with her daughter Ellis and living in… Brooklyn. Bee studied and practiced law and was a blogger in a former life. We discuss her path to columnist, author, and perfume-maker, the obstacles she's encountered as an entrepreneur, her views on fragrance, her favorites from her line, the great story behind its logo, her book Skin Deep--a fascinating compilation of her greatest columns over the years, her own beauty style, her writing process, sources of inspiration, and tastemaker picks that you can shop here:1. Skin Deep: Women on Skin Care, Makeup, and Looking Their Best by Bee Shapiro https://rstyle.me/+dgRPy3Nb_OEsrASGylhaUw2. Myth Eau de Parfum by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+k3HOznxOlRI9AkiZcVbhFA3. Myth Excellent Body Milk by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+qoPvseOxB56mmPHD-Ju1Xg4. Salt Eau de Parfum by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+33dobkWkbzE-7Di72b2STw5. Sweet Eau de Parfum by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+hLzFY0dAzMCpBGhTvnM7ag6. West Eau de Parfum by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+kukFX-FCPXewxtja9T5H4w7. Superego Scented Candle by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+KIfRQwme7_myeOwEHp5d1w8. Verb Scented Candle by Ellis Brooklyn https://rstyle.me/+eyD3LUHKOhzdjdqqojIH_g9. Love's Baby Soft Cologne Mist by Dana https://rstyle.me/+5n84Rv2S-X7pAWvXM3LXfw10. Classique Eau de Toilette Spray by Jean Paul Gaultier https://rstyle.me/+VzfnTMkZiHc5jAgWFB0bSw11. Sunflowers Eau De Toilette Spray Naturel by Elizabeth Arden https://rstyle.me/+SXeqldD7ZDE9coqcwAQkXA12. Lipsticks by Nars https://rstyle.me/+HUEG8DD83tnLNQmr5jhPQg13. Brow Perfector by Nars https://rstyle.me/+gqePb_26IWUOlhY8w9AAsg14. Clean Berry Lip Mask by Primera https://rstyle.me/+Ny0Jf8YY02I331UqjbrcNw15. Expressionist Mascara by W3ll People https://rstyle.me/+gqePb_26IWUOlhY8w9AAsg16. Vanity Case Set by Cuyana x Daniel Martin https://rstyle.me/+weu22iNPDsONoAsbhvEUxQ17. Weightless Volumizing Shampoo by Philip B. https://rstyle.me/+Ld9TZb4xd6UPj3rv7Z2dfw18. Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque by Oribe https://rstyle.me/+AUP9GnrprTC-FfX8HG_NZw19. Mask No. 3 La Couleur by David Mallett https://rstyle.me/+JNm-0LwQNBg4P6uNdmwuMg20. E. E. Cummings: Complete Poems, 1904-1962 https://rstyle.me/+kcjYb0Rq1nO1J9NxxREBIA21. Takeshi Kovacs Novels by Richard K. Morgan https://rstyle.me/+kwpCmQys1Y5IbYylbIL9Sw

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1 hr 10 min
June 25, 2020 Lele Sadoughi: Multi-Category Accessories Designer
Cultivating A Cult Following. Lele Sadoughi has been designing accessories that the modern American woman can't get enough of for over ten years. From her signature work for J Crew to her cult-status statement headbands, Lele has her pulse on the bells and whistles that we all want. It’s no wonder. The designer studied at the prestigious Central St Martins school in London and has worked for the country’s top fashion brands, like Rebecca Taylor and Tory Burch. These days her jewelry, hair accessories, sunglasses, hosiery, belts, visors + hats, and now, handbags and masks, and coming soon--scarves---can be found all over it-girls everywhere while being sold in all the best places… Shopbop, Neiman Marcus, Saks, top retailers abroad, to name a few. We discuss Lele’s most thrilling moments as a designer and entrepreneur, like the time that Kate Middleton wore her classic black velvet headband, and when she sold out of her tie dye headband in 30 minutes flat. We talk about the differences in working for a brand versus working for yourself, her line's greatest hits, how she got her start, the amazing story behind her inspiration for the headband that started a worldwide trend, and her must-haves + favorite things, that you can shop here:1. Denim Candy Jeweled Headband by Lele Sadoughi https://rstyle.me/+ec_alnmKzkSBhpT8z_8wUw 2. Sunset Blue Uptown Cat-Eye Sunglasses by Lele Sadoughi https://rstyle.me/+bBXspjXXo0-FJLE71IAHDQ 3. Trillium Earrings by Lele Sadoughi https://www.lelesadoughi.com/pages/search-results-page?q=trillium+earring 4. Ruched Belts by Lele Sadoughi https://www.lelesadoughi.com/pages/search-results-page?q=belt 5. The Dallas Bag Rose Quartz by Lele Sadoughi https://www.lelesadoughi.com/collections/handbags/products/https-sadoughi-myshopify-com-bag-36 6. Sahara Lace Tights by Lele Sadoughihttps://www.lelesadoughi.com/collections/hosiery/products/https-sadoughi-myshopify-com-hosiery-15

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44 min
June 15, 2020 Kelly Cutrone: People's Revolution CEO, Author, + Television Personality
A Veteran And Her Values. Straight from Instagram Live comes this conversation with PR, branding, and feminist powerhouse, Kelly Cutrone. During episode 39, Kelly answers questions from her deeply devoted fans, we talk fashion then and now, which of Kelly's distinguished clients made the biggest impact on her, and being open-minded in an industry that can be both category and judgement-focused. Kelly shares the common denominator between brands and clients that have achieved success, which made the most impact on her, who deserves a seat at a fashion show, and she even shares a recipe and her talent for cooking. Kelly and Story + Rain founder Tamara Rappa have been friends and colleagues for years. This is a live, intimate talk that touches on our current times, and beyond.

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57 min
May 28, 2020 Pamela Love: Award-Winning Jewelry Designer
Creative Flow And Meaningful Designs. Almost 15 years ago, Pamela Love began making jewelry in her Brooklyn apartment. The one-time film student was once a stylist, a vintage clothing curator, and famously assisted the prolific painter Francesco Clemente. Deeply inspired by her time with him and by their friendship, it’s a little-known fact that to this day, she still mixes his paints for his commissioned portraits. Learning color from Clemente contributed to her restrained yet robust sense of and taste in color, which is evident in her aesthetic and designs. In a market filled with jewelry brands, Love has always been known for unique, distinct design and her intelligent and elevated point of view. Always with her hand firmly on the pulse of style, Pamela Love puts out pieces steeped in symbolism that mean more for the wearer. And she’s collaborated with the best brands…from Opening Ceremony to Nine West, and many more. On this podcast, we talk about her exciting new piercing collection, the store she opened in Paris, her tarot and meditation practices, mall culture and her creativity as a kid in Florida, the business versus creative side of her brand, how she’s fallen in love with clay and ceramics, her book, her sources of inspiration, and the importance of settling into her day to make room for creativity to flow. We delve into the elements of her great taste, getting specific about skincare and many of her favorite things, that you can shop here:1. Shop Pamela Love's latest collection https://rstyle.me/+NK-92DjSD7LAcE69AMjNhg2. Pamela Love: Muses and Manifestations bookhttps://rstyle.me/+SMspPRPuTBkY0Xq9ibXa-Q3. Porcelain Candle in Sueño by Pamela Love x Joya https://www.pamelalove.com/products/porcelain-sueno-candle-black?_pos=1&_sid=27ae3e029&_ss=r4. Porcelain Candle in Rise by Pamela Love x Joya https://www.pamelalove.com/products/porcelain-candle-rise-pink5. Great Expectations Directed By Alfonso Cuaronhttps://rstyle.me/+G9wd9hvAYCIzuFswbSzhKQ6. Brazil Directed By Terry Gilliamhttps://rstyle.me/+yPo7yIjnpEUXUi1c1ovYJg7. Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover by Sulwhasoo https://rstyle.me/+nf7S8xiHifG9tiI2Q1mbjQ8. The Rich Cream by Augustinus Bader https://rstyle.me/+vKQxaEt1EctHwp41be9R3A9. Resurfacing BHA Glow Mask by Tata Harper https://rstyle.me/+phrPgb83rcCVhQbnGYKuCg

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1 hr 2 min
May 27, 2020 Matin: Celebrity Makeup Artist + Clean Beauty Advocate
Primed For Product Development. Celebrity makeup artist Matin is a native of Afghanistan who has a Masters degree in molecular biology from Berkley and once worked as a research scientist. During the time he called San Francisco home, he also worked in makeup for various top brands in both sales and as an artist. He was a top seller who honed his art in tandem, eventually being recognized by makeup pro and brand founder Laura Mercier, who tapped him immediately to become a part of her team. Today, Matin is considered one of the world’s top makeup artists, one that is regularly booked on ad campaigns, editorial photo shoots, and by celebrities, from Claire Danes to Angelina Jolie, and countless others. He’s collaborated with brands such as Neutrogena, Clinique, Credo, and Chapstick. After his own health crisis that involved removing toxicity from his blood, Matin has since become an expert and advocate for clean beauty and personal care products. We dive deep into the brands and products he stands by. We go on a journey into his childhood and upbringing, and discuss how his experience as a scientist has contributed to artistry. Matin recalls how being overweight woke him up to the power of image and of judgement, and he tells stories about his place in the cosmetics world of the 80’s and 90’s. We discuss the moment that opened his eyes to the detrimental effects of toxic products. We talk about how he uses Chapstick on the red carpet, and why good old soap and water is the best way to keep clean. And because we discussed over thirty of his product recommendations on this very podcast, we launched Matin’s Clean Beauty Shop on StoryAndRain.com, that you can shop here: storyandrain.com/article/matins-clean-beauty-shop

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1 hr 35 min
May 21, 2020 Rebecca Minkoff: Designer + Female Founder Collective Founder
Building It Like A Boss. Designer Rebecca Minkoff and Story + Rain founder and Editor-in-Chief, Tamara Rappa, go way back. Tamara knew Rebecca before she made her first handbag and before she met her husband. So she was excited to have a structured, sit-down conversation with Rebecca, who has built her brand in a big way and created the gravely important, Female Founder Collective. In this episode, they go on an intimate journey in her brand’s timeline and trajectory. They talk about who she’s inspired by and who has made an impact on her life. From her vision, to how she gets her best ideas, to what scares her, and so much in between; including her career highs and career lows, and a favorite subject: managing and sourcing a team. We get scoop on the book she’s writing, we discuss how the Rebecca Minkoff brand is weathering the current pandemic, and talk about her favorite fashion presentation to date. We go over her product rec's and favorite things, that you can shop here: 1. Clam Bakenail polish by Essie https://rstyle.me/+VNxGcMb8MdV29NtzmMh2Aw2. Peloton app for workouts https://www.onepeloton.com/app3. Fauda on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/801136124. C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil by Sunday Riley https://rstyle.me/+bVK07CIyQOLsSSTSiuJlKQ5. Elixir Vitae by Tata Harper https://rstyle.me/+V64TKn9qnlNmy_ef-FFP8g6. Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask by Joanna Vargashttps://rstyle.me/+4bk9FfHBE569pVWFUSbdwg7. Chloe Dress by Rebecca Minkoffhttps://rstyle.me/+WMqi_z9PeyOB1VTm_guS0w8. Talia Top by Rebecca Minkoffhttps://rstyle.me/+IhduZBsSciXSlqJkpEO1rw9. Edie Crossbody by Rebecca Minkoffhttps://rstyle.me/+SPKV1WFCLFixxVo19ekxlQ10. Cindy Top by Rebecca Minkoffhttps://rstyle.me/+w3yPrLNVJr119yDj8CjjHQ

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46 min
May 18, 2020 Angie Mar: Award-Winning Chef, Beatrice Inn Restauranteur, + Author
Pioneering Through The Pandemic. Chef Angie Mar’s unapologetic and over-the-top approach to food, life, and style is contagious. During one of the most stressful times in the chef, author, and entrepreneur’s career, we sat down with her to discuss how her storied, landmark restaurant, @beatrice_inn, has pivoted during the COVID19 pandemic both to serve the community, and the staff that she calls family. In this episode we discuss the stylishness of her food, the importance of mood and vibe, how she approaches cooking the way an artist approaches painting, her famous dry aging techniques, her far-from-traditional ways of writing recipes and creating menus, being a boss, her most thrilling restaurant guest, a current hot-issue topic in the food world, her enviable personal style, and the style of her home and table. Angie embodies the Story + Rain aesthetic and approach to life and style, and this is an in-depth conversation with a courageous, hard-working pioneer who does it all deliciously, with great attention to detail---and an even larger dose of glamour. It also includes an amazing lightning round of personal loves and recommendations that you can discover and shop here: 1. Butcher + Beast book by Angie Mar https://rstyle.me/+iZ1tCHh3U3Rdge4oHCirRQ 2. The Joy Of Cooking cookbook https://rstyle.me/+ofeT8h7dJ0sIAERkuLNgNA3. McQueen Documentary https://rstyle.me/+zoEA7lyqMGuWSOjQHXKDEQ4. Peaky Blinders English drama series https://rstyle.me/+CG4bVhxCIPb7mSN8LmG5lw5. Scarlet Rouge lipstick by Tom Ford https://rstyle.me/+__pYVlgryqpuxjA49GN0Wg6. Chanel ‘Mademoiselle’ fragrance https://rstyle.me/+eT-dwDKU8-PkwC0ibPa1VA7. Gucci ‘Envy’ fragrance https://rstyle.me/+H-4ljz-ISuZm-Trf5fF7Mg8. Angie Mar's recipe of choice for a birthday dinner, paired with champagne. Her Langoustine Pasta:https://www.storyandrain.com/article/food-drink-recipe-box-black-spaghetti-langoustines

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1 hr 24 min
May 13, 2020 Danielle Priano: Celebrity Hairstylist
More Than A Brush With Success. As a child and teen, Danielle Priano was abandoned by and passed around her family, she once lived in a halfway house, ended up in jail, and worked at a massage parlor at age 16. Until kismet happened, and she married the skill and love she’d had for doing hair since she was a little girl, with a fateful entry into beauty school. There, she fell in love with her work and excelled, achieving perfect attendance. Today, Danielle’s authentic and empathic nature, ability to read a room, street savvy, focus, hard work, and god-given talent for hair have propelled her into the spotlight along with the huge stars that she works on. From Jennifer Lopez to Mariah Carey, all the top models and everyone in between, Danielle is one of the world’s most sought after celebrity hairstylists, living a life she once thought would never be possible for her. On this riveting podcast, we talk about the importance and nuance involved in shoot and job etiquette, being an assistant, the length of her career path, her famous feud and longstanding friendship with Mariah Carey, how Jennifer Lopez recently changed her life, and her product line and top tools that you can shop here:1. P.S. by Danielle, Danielle Priano's hair product line https://psxdanielle.com/collections/all2. Mason Pearson Hair Brush https://rstyle.me/+2kDJ6GRHdbC9Bm-h9MRmiA3. Carbon Cutting Comb https://rstyle.me/+E8_zptiWbPY9bqcfvEIg7A4. Oribe Volume Powder https://rstyle.me/+eBaTF6NvyDceReXfDwpN6w5. R + CO Prep Sprayhttps://rstyle.me/+rMw9AhCZ8yJSVWurtgRDHw6. Wide Tooth Comb https://psxdanielle.com/products/styling-comb_pos=1&_sid=c37904855&_ss=r7. Schwarzkopf Got2b Freeze Spray https://rstyle.me/+9p458wkUiyTlMA6UpP--MQ

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1 hr 19 min
May 11, 2020 Randall Slavin: Celebrity Photographer
A Timeless Vision For Those In The Spotlight. Hollywood runs through photographer Randall Slavin’s veins. He was born in the city of stars and learned and honed his craft at a none other than a headshot studio right off of famed Sunset Boulevard. When Story + Rain founder and EIC Tamara first met Randall, she had just moved to LA to work as a celebrity stylist and one of their most memorable shoots was with a young Lily Aldridge, probably one of her first shoots ever. With impeccable taste and a way with talent, Slavin is a photographer that captures timeless imagery of those in the spotlight. Randall shoots the Story + Rain Screened series of actors and our cover stories. At the end of last year he debuted his first book, a collection of decades of photos he was able to capture because of his intimate access and the trust between he and the notables that interested him, some of them friends, shot both personally and for jobs. On this podcast we talk about the story behind his first celebrity photograph, all the elements that come together during a shoot, how a shoot can and can’t flow, what makes a woman sexy, which celebrity he’s worked with the most, his idea of a dream job, how he got started and more.1. We All Want Something Beautiful book by Randall Slavin https://rstyle.me/+E6H4_iPVnZL9gjnmVYZWrA

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1 hr 7 min
May 06, 2020 Robert Verdi, Sasha Charnin Morrison, + Aliza Licht: Fashion, Culture, + Quarantine Times
Pop Culture And The Pandemic. Our fashion panel is back with fashion + lifestyle expert and television personality, Robert Verdi, CBS Watch Style Director Sasha Charnin Morrison, and marketing + digital strategist and podcast host, Aliza Licht joined by Story + Rain Editor-in-Chief and founder, Tamara Rappa. In this episode, the group is giving their perspective on pop culture and the pandemic. We’re mulling over masks, discussing all aspects of style and lifestyle in lockdown, the A’s, B’s, and Z’s of how to Zoom meeting, and virtual photo shoots. We ask the team if they're feeling more productive, peaceful, and creative in lockdown, and whether they’re feeling more connected to and inspired by content on social media and elsewhere. We go into detail about what they consider their current essentials and what they’re interested in buying right now, and you can shop that here:Robert's Picks1. Masks from the brand created by his boyfriend. Buy 10, Donate 10. Mckenzieliautaud.com 2. Living in Uniqlo, especially long sleeved teeshttps://rstyle.me/+SxDfTEED2ejSXo5v4GKv_A 3. Drop-crotch shorts by Rick Owens https://rstyle.me/+dKgLlTBc7vZ7L6RxCJ01wg 4. Reading In Praise Of Slowness by Carl Honore https://rstyle.me/+tTmYV5u6V9B0w_ia5jYdLg Sasha's Picks1. Colorful Shadow & Liner in COLOR: 32 Let It Snow White Matte by Sephora Collectionhttps://rstyle.me/+UWnfW1T6KDLzJQCoCqje8w 2. Belted Leopard Print Stretch Jersey Robe by Norma Kamalihttps://rstyle.me/+32taUUzRxm3jkzYBcpADAg3. Organza Polka Dot Pussy Bow Blouse by Dolce + Gabbana (Lust) to wear on Zoomhttps://rstyle.me/+uqGbyvv93Qc4KJb-yA1Q4g4. Ruffle Pussy Bow Blouse by Dolce & Gabbana (Lust) to wear on Zoom https://rstyle.me/+LSLKeBvW80DNe0cjXMPgUQ5. Organza Pussy Bow Blouse by Boohoo(Must) to wear on Zoom6. Satin Pussy Bow Blouse by & Other Stories to wear on Zoom https://rstyle.me/+R3ylqDxJenYwTkS62Q0awg7. Tie dye socks by @by.my.grace to wear with sandalsAliza's Picks1. Masks by Reformationhttps://rstyle.me/+bzeieJHlFqxUPvi9is7uSw2. Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick by Sephora Collection in Red Velvethttps://rstyle.me/+rD_IU_z1w54t5FmCw2_5Gw Tamara's Picks1. Face Oil by Colbert MD, to also use on handshttps://rstyle.me/+W4_qNUp5u5WJ6ivp0dSM6Q2. Peloton bike + membershiphttps://www.onepeloton.com/shop/bike 3. Black T-Shirts by Asoshttps://rstyle.me/+wxTPsCLvF70DZ5TRfySQUg4. Masks and Hand Sanitizer by The Wellhttps://www.the-well.com/collections/5. Colorful Shadow & Liner in COLOR:48: Grey Stone by Sephora Collectionhttps://rstyle.me/+GNII_P0ktlSPGF1yQn-D3w

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1 hr 34 min

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