Tastemaker Tales: What’s in Your Bag

Tastemaker Tales
Written By Nyah Chapman

Get ready to dive into the sizzling summer season with style and curiosity! Ever wondered what your favorite tastemakers and trendsetters are carrying in their bags to stay fabulous under the sun? Well, hold on tight because we're about to spill the secrets! From the beaches to the city streets, these top tastemakers have curated their must-have essentials for fashion-forward fun!

Curated by The Luxe Team

Monica Awe-Etuk

Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger | AwedbyMonica.com

Monica Awe-Etuk, a prominent fashion and lifestyle blogger in Atlanta, transformed her extensive experience in luxury retail into a thriving lifestyle brand. With a strong vision, passion, and dedication, she has achieved remarkable success as a social content creator while embracing the roles of a mother to her two children, promoting balance, joy, and style.

Jasmine Davis

Content Creator & TV Personality | @TheJasmineMonroe

Jasmine is a content creator and TV personality with a passion for high-quality content and special effects. Her creative eye combined with her background in production have led to partnerships with the likes of Pattern Beauty, Kroger, Urban Skin Rx, and Lancome. On a fun note, Jasmine made it to jury on the 24th season of CBS's Big Brother. Recently Jasmine has taken her followers along to travel the world, visiting Switzerland, Cabo, and NYC for Spring Fashion Week!

Darcey Silva

TV Personality | @DarceySilva

Darcey Silva is an American television personality, entrepreneur, clothing designer, and actress, gaining recognition through her appearances on TLC's reality television shows, including 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, and Darcey & Stacey.

  • House of Eleven Beauty lip gloss and makeup bushes 

  • House of Eleven fragrance 

  • Designer wallet 

  • Cellphone 

  • Collagen gummies 

  • Facial serum 

Sara Avans

Digital Designer & Fashion Content Creator | @Saraavans

Meet Sara Avanzini, a talented influencer with a burning passion for minimalist aesthetics and creating captivating fashion content. Her professional background in brand strategy, logo and web design, content marketing, and project management sets her apart as a true industry influencer.

Nakia Rachon

Celebrity Stylist | @NakiaRachon

Nakia Rachon is a highly skilled celebrity hairstylist based out of Los Angeles, California. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of serving a diverse and esteemed clientele from around the globe. This impressive list includes renowned figures such as Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Tia Mowry, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Solange, Mrs. Tina Knowles-Lawson, and many other notable individuals.

  •  Lip balm

  • Monat Rejuvenique oil

  • Monat hand lotion

  • AirPods

  • Sunglasses

Nazy Gavahi

Brand Architect & Founder of NGK Agency | @Nazygk

“The woman of every brand’s dreams” Nazy Gavahi of NGK Agency, based in Atlanta, Georgia, disrupts norms and bridges gaps to create impactful campaigns for her clients. When she’s not trailblazing experiential campaigns you can find her relaxing with her dog’s Lola and Zorro!

  • Le Labo, Santal 33

  • Supergoop, PLAY Everyday Sunscreen

  • Summer Fridays, Jet Lag Mask

  • Apple Airpods

  • Bottle of Smartwater 

B. Simone

Serial Entrepreneur | @TheBSimone

From her beginnings on social media to her success as an entrepreneur, B. Simone, is a multifaceted force to be reckoned withIn the realm of entertainment.

  • B Simone Beauty lip gloss! I keep this in my purse because it’s my brand and secondly it’s hydrating and has beautiful pigment.

  • Daily vitamins

  • I always have Versace or Gucci sunglasses in my purse.

  • A charger. Not just any charger but the fast chargers you have to get from the Apple Store. Expensive but so worth it!

  • Deodorant especially since I don’t shower. ;)

Wendy Derilus-Joseph

Lifestyle Content Creator | @JustJewels4U

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Haitian-American content creator Wendy Derilus moved to Atlanta as a family over 20 years ago. Now as an empty nester, she enjoying every moment of what life has to offer and sharing with her 40k + Instagram followers.  “I enjoy sharing things that are fun to show that life over 45 is still living.  My life long motto is Live To Inspire.” #JustJewels4U 

  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry Parfumerie

  • Ursa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum

  • Gucci Face Powder 

  • Mac Nippy’s Plum Rose Blush 

  • Chanel Les Beiges Bronzer

LaKia Star

Beauty Content Creator | @LaKiaStar

LaKia Star is a beauty guru best known for posting hair and wig tutorials on her YouTube channel. She quickly accrued over 300k subscribers after the release of her signature High Ponytail and Bun with Clip ins ( No lumps) tutorial. Let’s just say LaKia started the youtube influencer trend and will forever be one of our favorite trendsetters!

  • Laneige lip glowy balm (BERRY is my fav! ) 

  • Mac chestnut lip liner 

  • Rare Beauty lip gloss ( nearly rose) 

  • Touchland powermist ( watermelon) 

  • YSL libré mini perfume 

Brook Franklin

Licensed Esthetician, Cosmetic Laser Practitioner and Educator of Aesthetics | @BrookFranklinForever

With over 16 years of experience working in the beauty industry, Brook Franklin specializes in advanced aesthetic, cosmetic laser and body treatments. She has worked with some of the top med spas in Atlanta and has had the pleasure of training fellow estheticians as well as medical professionals in advanced skin procedures and cosmetic laser services!

  • Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara

  • Chanel Papier Matifiant De Chanel Blotting Papers

  • BFF Skin & Body Travel Size Sea Moss Toner

  • Cosmedix Lumi Crystal Lip Hydrator

  • Image Skincare Travel Size Prevetion + Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 30

Brittany Fishman

Make-up Artist | @Fishmannn

Meet Brittany, a passionate and skilled makeup artist with over a decade of experience in the industry. Throughout her impressive career, Brittany has worked with a diverse range of clientele including the bridal industry, TV & film, celebrity red carpets, and commercial from Los Angeles to Atlanta!

  • Byredo Mojave ghost crème 

  • Super Goop glow screen 40spf

  • Winky lux luscious lip oil

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Nyah Chapman