I wanted to create what I did not see. I remember uttering these words in 2015 while dining in the Blue Bangkok restaurant on Boylston Street in Boston. My friend Dean Nights and I discussed my busy life of pulling clothes for VIP’s and creating a total lifestyle experience that included fine dining and clubbing for the VIP’s all while I attended my full time job. During this time I needed and refered services to some of the people in this post for nails, hair, and graphics. I told Dean that I wanted a place where my talented friends like him and myself could be highlighted. So here we are with this mega post for the month of August. (Dean Knights is a tailor to the stars and aristocrats.)
I present to you the talented professionals in my circle with experience that ranges from music, graphic design, fashion and beauty who are making a difference in their respective fields.
Art Director BenjiRichDesigns
BenjiRich’s Graphic Design degree, and illustration (logo and branding) speciality afforded him the opportunity to perfectly marry with his motion graphics, videography, and 3D design background. During his tenure with an undisclosed agency his clients included the NBA, New Balance, and Reebok. Aside from being my personal web designer Richard also designed the backdrop for a live text to screen background during the Kevin Hart NBA Allstar 2016 after party in Toronto. BenjiRichDesigns was also the Art director for VIP jewelry in Toronto, created logo/branding, and marketing videos for an indie record label by the name of globe trotta records in Los Angeles. Upcoming projects for this media expert are, vinyl toys, a clothing line and his uppermidsole blog that I will expand on when it launches.
*Fun Fact did you know that a BenjiRichDesigns t-shirt was custom made and expedited for a movie star while he was filming in Boston?
Contact BenjiRichDesigns Creative via email: reubanks82@gmail.com
www.BenjiRich.ca
www.uppermidsole.com
www.hoopsontario.ca
Luxury Personal Shopper, Stylist, Lifestyle Expert and CEO of Luxshop4u
In my world, we the community are on international tours styled by me, receiving life time achievement awards, walking red carpets, nominated for Grammys, charting music billboards and getting inducted into the Music Hall of Fame! My fashion expertise is put to use and my music ear is called. Jorge Milliano and Benji Rich told me to add myself on here! I prefer to be behind the scenes!
Different phases of my website will be introduced in many capsules, I am not one thing I have been trained in many areas and will exercise my talents. Read more about me in my bio!
Belinda Munro
This is an exciting year for International singer and song writer Belinda Munro! She married her soul mate Vincent Gardner and their love story was featured in the Munaluchi Bride Magazine. Belinda and Vincent are about to embark upon their August 2017 Australian Tour. When Belinda is not on stage backing up Grammy award winning artists or singing at private charity functions and galas she is working on her long awaited album and building Jazz Houston the Arts organization that she and her husband founded.
“Belinda’s voice is angelic. Her sultry and uplifting vocals are enough to feed your soul”
NY Post
To learn more about Belinda Munro visit www.BelindaMunro.com
Follow Belinda on Instagram @Iambelindamunro
Shellee Mendes Salon Monet
Hard work should never go unnoticed! Salon Monet owner Shellee Mendes’ photo was recently inducted into the African American Museum on Joy Street, Boston Ma. Shortly after celebrating this occasion she had a once in a lifetime experience of meeting Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey. When she is not working on movie sets or in Salon Monet you will find Shellee volunteering or attending fundraisers.
The Salon Monet staff are one of the most sought after hair stylists in Back Bay. Services that they provide are highlights, blow dry, hair extensions, hair cut, eyelash extensions and many more.
To book an appointment at this award winning salon please visit www.SalonMonet.com or 176 Newbury St, Boston, Ma
Follow salon Monet on Instagram @SalonMonet @ShelleeMendes
To read more about Shellee Mendes visit
*Boston Globe’s article with Oprah Winfrey https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2017/07/20/newbury-street-salon-owner-sets-sail-with-oprah/
Braintree http;//braintree.wickedlocal.com/news/20170622/braintree-residents-newbury-street-salon-gains-high-honors
Alec Tavares
Reasons that you may not know him, is because he prefers to remain behind the scenes. A former contributor to XXL Magazine, you can now find Alec’s work on The Compound and Luxshop4u.
To read his work visit
Follow Alec on Instagram @TheLegendReal and read his current post on www.thecompoundblog.com
Glam Expressway Lindsay Stuart
Business Mogul Lindsay Stuart is taking the world by storm!
This busy wife and mother of two girls, is a host on HSN and has a record for selling over $12,000 Tortuga Rum Cakes during a short period of time.
You should get to know her because she is also a talented makeup artist and founder of Glam Expressway accessories/clothing boutique in Dumbo Brooklyn. With her celebrity following you may never know who you will see shopping in Glam Expressway. When Lindsay is not jet setting for work, with girlfriends or family you will see Glam Expressway featured in Cosmo, Latina, Huffington Post, The A-List, Celebuzz, ET, OK and In Touch Magazine.
To order Lyndsay’s Tortuga Rum Cakes visit www.HSN.com
To shop Glam Expressway visit 145 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York. www.shopglamexpressway.com
Christine Designs by André Millinery
André creates handmade couture fascinators and hats. His Atelier hat making approach has his clients flocking to him like bees on honey. Andre’s work was most recently photographed during our dear friends Belinda Munro and Vincent Gardner’s wedding.
For inquiries visit André on https://m.facebook.com/DesignsbyAndre/
Super Nova John Golden
Shoe Specialist and Stylist for a luxury retailer
John is an international socialite known for his eclectic fashion and Basquiat dreadlocks. I first met him at a Gucci Ghost party in Boston. His approach to fashion is to break down gender specific clothing. When John is not in London or Japan you can find him inside the most coveted invitation only Fashion parties.
How to contact him? John prefers not to have a social media account however you will find him photographed in local magazines. This supernova makes his appearance everywhere and slowly hides into obscurity until he is ready to resurge. In the above photo I decided to photograph his aesthetics from behind to get a candid view of him on the go!
Reggaeton Artist, Song Writer and Music Producer Mr. Phillips
Mr. Phillips is a highly sought after song writer, artist and music producer. Raised in Santurce Puerto Rico, and born in Rio Piedras to a Puerto Rican mother and Trinidadian father. Alvin better known as Mr.Phillips’ melodic yet raspy voice captured the hearts of millions with his “Spatoanglish” fusion of Jamaican patois and Spanish in his lyrics. Working with Francisco Saldaña (Luny) from Luny Tunes allowed his work to be featured on a CD compilation called Mas Flow2 with Frankie J for the hit song Obsession (No Es Amor). Chart topping artists that received Mr. Phillips magic touch are Angel López, Alexis Y Fido, Mr. Vegas, Dmanti, Notch, Baby Ranks, Cobra, Jay Sean, Tito El Bambino, Tony Dize, Wisin y Yandel, Don Omar, El Rookie, Cynthia Antigua, Eddy Lover, Flex, Kevin Little, Yaga and Mackie. Mega producers who worked with Mr.Phillips are Nely “The secret weapon,” Tainy, Nesty, Bones, Eliel, Luny Tunes, Preacher, Anx and Jorge Milliano. We look forward to the completion of his new Album and the Vertigo album by Jorge Milliano.
Visit Mr. Phillips on www.soundcloud.com/Mr-Phillips
To hear the new song that he wrote for J Balvin Featuring Jowell Y Randy visit https://m.soundcloud.com/jorgemilliano/j-balvin-feat-jowell-randy-bonita-jorge-milliano-remix
Follow Mr. Phillips on Instagram @officialmrphillips
Jorge Milliano
Jorge Milliano
You know his chart topping hits and the star studded artists who he’s worked with. Since our last post (read La Musica Part 2) Jorge flew back to Miami to produce a song for J Balvin Featuring Jowell Y Randy. Spring 2017 Jorge and I kept on telling each other that it is going to be a cruel summer because our schedules were booked. My schedule consisted of styling, consultations, scouting locations for designers and clothes for the talent that I work with and for Jorge it was a back to back summer of producing. Just last week one of his dreams came true recently by working with Jamaican reggae legend General Degree. Expect to hear new music from General Degree, Mr. Phillip’s EPK and Jorge’s Vertigo Album later on this year.
Jenn & Big Papi
Jennifer Nguyen
Jennifer owns Jennifer Nails on 161 and 224 Newbury Street. Services provided range from waxing, manicure and pedicure, hosting celebratory events (weddings, birthdays). Giving back to her community by supporting her favorite charities is very dear to her as shown above. Visit Jennifer’s Nails this summer. Tell her that Natalie from Luxshop4u referred you!
visit www.jennifersnailsalon.com
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @Jen_nguyen224
Awesome post Nat! A busy summer indeed. That’s quite the list of talent. I am truly humbled to be on this list. Keep staying on your grind! Thanks for the love – Benjirich
CRUEL CRUEL! BIG UP BIG UP! ?
Blessings! Thanks of being apart of this journey!