Ira T. Martin

Netflix’s Say I Do stars share tips for throwing a wedding in quarantine

By Ira T. Martin 1 day ago

Among the many industries put on hold during the age of COVID-19 lockdowns is wedding season. Our refrigerators are covered with “Save the Date” invites that surpassed their expirations. Social media is flooded with photos of couples, unable to celebrate with a dream ceremony, choosing a more private, backyard-style setting in the meantime. Quarantine, after all, can’t delay love. That’s where the three stars of Say I Do come in.

Interior designer Jeremiah Brent, fashion designer Thai Nguyen, and chef Gabriele Bertaccini know a thing or two about throwing a wedding, no matter the restrictions. On Netflix’s Say I Do (now available to stream), they surprised eight deserving couples—who, for various reasons, couldn’t have their big days—with luxurious dream weddings from scratch.

Life looks a lot different for people now as opposed to a year ago when this trio of creative gurus filmed their show, but they have some ideas

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Ends This Afternoon! Shop This Dress From Fashion Jackson’s Amazon Drop

By Ira T. Martin 3 days ago

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You ready to shop? It’s less of a question and more of a signal. As in, be ready to shop now, because the clock is winding down. You see, the newest collection from Amazon’s The Drop is out, but as with all collections on The Drop, the pieces are only available for 30 hours, and we’re down to the final day already. You only have until 6 p.m. ET to shop!

Cindy Crawford Made NYC Her Catwalk in These Leather Flip Flops

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The Drop partners with trendsetters around the world to release limited-edition collections, with pieces made to order so as to not waste any materials. The collection live on the

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Why Retire In Australia?

By Ira T. Martin 4 days ago

Sure, Australian cities are just as expensive as the u.s, but Aussie small towns are becoming a cheap retirement option for those who have an adventurous side. Retirement in Australia offers expats a high quality of life and an opportunity to enjoy their retirement in a spacious, pollution-free environment that has an abundance of natural resources and beauty hot spots. In addition to its well-developed infrastructure, Australia’s moderate winters have made it an increasingly popular destination for those retirees from abroad who seek warm, pleasant climates.

 

Life expectancy is high in Australia and medical facilities are great per capita. Housing in Australia consists of a renters market, only people expecting to stay in Australia for a long time should buy property there. However, the housing market has been a consistently solid investment for many Australians over time. 

 

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Why Costume Design For Teen TV Shows ‘Work Twice as Hard’ For Emmy Recognition

By Ira T. Martin 5 days ago

It may have more to do with who’s watching the shows, as opposed to what the characters are wearing.

“Sex and the City,” “Big Little Lies,” “Russian Doll” and “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” “Gossip Girl,” “PEN15,” “grown-ish” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” What these shows all have in common? Talented casts, creative scripts and notable costume design. What they don’t? The former list all won Emmy Awards for their often fashion-focused (and sometimes period-influenced) costumes. But the similarly acclaimed high school or college (or Academy of Unseen Arts) based series have never even received a nomination.

“I think some of my better work actually has been on ‘grown-ish,'” says costume designer Michelle Cole. In 2018 and 2019, she received two — of her six — Emmy nominations

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