Fashion

West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide

Style Profile: Latesha Lipscomb, makeup artist

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 18:33 |

Alert: Business woman on fire over here. Latesha Lipscomb, 37, of Grand Rapids, is the sole proprietor for I Got Face Cosmetic Concierge, located at 209 South Division, Grand Rapids. She’s an intoxicating mix of muse, makeup, model and maven — she’s all about the hustle.

Style Profile: Daniel Parker, DIY fashion blogger

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 18:26 |

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Daniel Parker, a Grand Rapids native, is an agency director at The Matthew Agency, located at 77 Monroe Center St. NW, Grand Rapids. He won’t tell us his age but will explain the stylish life via his blog, studsandbuttonholes.com. How does he roll? “15 minutes late with Starbucks.”

Style Profile: Ann Van Weaver, hair stylist

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 18:19 |

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Ann Van Weaver is style crush material. She’s 33, lives in Eastown and is a stylist at Brindle & Blonde salon, 600 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. A stylist for more than 10 years, she creates with her hands, enjoys craft beer and likes to see as many bands as possible.

Style Profile: KL Christoffersen, hair stylist

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 18:05 |

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Kaite Lyn “KL” Christoffersen received her cosmetology training from the Newaygo County Career Tech Center and then jumped off in the deep end. She’s the co-owner of two Grand Rapids-based salons: Cheeky Strut, 216 Grandville Ave. SW and Siren & Proper, 217 Grandville Ave. SW. Christoffersen also created “Fluid Hair Painting.”

Style Profile: Dann Boyles and Chip Minor, owners of Rebel Reclaimed

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 18:00 |

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Living the dream at their day job, Rebel Reclaimed, 1409 Robinson Rd. SE in Grand Rapids, both Dann Boyles and Chip Minor are the area’s frontrunners in home décor and modish gifting. You’ll find Boyles ordering from artists and vendors and creating displays while Minor charms customers.

Style Profile: Matt Sova, personal shopper

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 16:14 |

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Matt Sova, 39, is a personal shopper at A.K. Rikk’s, 6303 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids. He’s a sucker for formal wear and thinks every man should own a gorgeous pair of handcrafted shoes, well-fitted dark blue jeans, a tailored jacket and a luxury fragrance that’s sexy and masculine.

Style Profile: Erica Lang, printmaker at Woosah

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 16:09 |

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Erica Lang, 25, of Commerce Township, is the founder and chief artist at Woosah Oufitters, a naturally-inspired art and apparel brand located at 131 S. Division, Grand Rapids. The locally-made, limited edition designs are inspired mainly by “woodcuts and the outdoors.”

Style Profile: Lady Ace Boogie, hip-hop artist

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 16:04 |

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Linda Tellis, aka Lady Ace Boogie, wrote her first rap at age 10 and never looked back. The lyricist calls Grand Rapids home and the home team surely knows how to treat a lady. Her acclaimed debut record, Feel Good Music on Hot Capicola Records, scored three 2016 WYCE Jammie Awards, including “Best Hip Hop Album” and “Best Album By a New Artist.”

Style Profile: Abby Manchesky, interior decorator

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 15:59 |

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Interior Decorator Abby Manchesky, 36, owner of Abby Manchesky Interiors, grew up on Lake Huron and is constantly inspired by nature. The Great Lakes have her heart so it’s no surprise a lot of her design inspiration comes from them. She works with natural textures and shades of watery blues and greens — her idea of neutral colors.

Style Profile: Adrian Butler, hip-hop artist/DJ, clothing designer

Written by Missy Black | Monday, 29 February 2016 15:49 |

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Music and fashion are flip sides of the same coin to Adrian Butler, aka AB. The rapper/DJ/clothing designer lives in Grand Rapids and would love to see barbarian-style bear capes come back. Hit up one of his shows. Wear his designs. Welcome to his 30-something world.