Dressy Magazine October 2025

July 5-20, 2025 USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards: Festival Napa Valley: No. 5: Best Musical Festival Festival Napa Valley is a celebration of music, art, and culinary excellence in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country. The festival features world-class performances across genres, from classical to jazz to opera and contemporary music. It is held in stunning venues—vineyards, estates, and outdoor and indoor stages. Attendees can enjoy gourmet food and wine pairings, exclusive tastings, and meeting prominent artists. What’s not to like? Right! BRINGING THE ARTS TO ALL Festival Napa Valley enriches lives through the power of music. With a focus on youth and education, the festival proceeds support inspiring programs for students of all backgrounds, tuition-free academies for young artists, and scholarships that nurture the next generation. Through music…

On a rain-soaked afternoon in New York, I ducked into the Museum of Arts and Design and emerged into SayaWoolfalk’s kaleidoscopic realm—an intoxicating collision of whimsical color and shamanic ceremony. What began as a playful wander through pastel-clad mannequins morphed into a journey steeped in Afro-Brazilian spirituality: I could almost hear the rhythms of Candomblé echoing through the gallery, each sculptural form a totem in a living ritual. Woolfalk’s “Empathic Universe” channels the elemental power of shamanism—earth, water, plant, and spirit fused into one vibrant, otherworldly tapestry. At the heart of the show, the Empathics—Woolfalk’s invented sisterhood of planthuman hybrids—embody cultural hybridity as sacred alchemy. Their botanical limbs, adorned with feathers and shells, recall the ritual garb of West African and Brazilian practitioners, while video projections pulse like trance-inducing visions.…

Zhao Liying: Grace That Transcends the Screen Discovered in 2006 after winning the Search Star Game competition, Zhao Liying — also known as Zanilia Zhao — made her acting debut the same year in the historical drama Nanyue King. With her “girl-next-door charm” and natural talent, she quickly captured the hearts of the Chinese public. Her breakthrough came with New My Fair Princess (2011), followed by Legend of Lu Zhen (2013), both of which solidified her recognition across Asia. Among her most celebrated performances are The Journey of Flower (Hua Qiangu, 2015), Princess Agents (2017), The Story of MingLan (2018), and The Story of Xingfu (2022). Adored by fans for her elegance and refined acting skills, Zhao has been crowned “Weibo Queen,” “Weibo Annual Talented Actress,” “TikTok Annual Goddess,” and…

Lisa M. Easton’s Bold New Blueprint for Wealth, Womanhood, and Radical Reinvention Lisa M. Easton is not here to fit into the old model of success she’s here to shatter it. From single mother in debt to self-made multi 7-figure entrepreneur, Easton has transformed her own life through unshakeable vision, relentless self-work, and the kind of financial discipline once reserved for boardrooms. Now, she’s opening up that conversation with the launch of her podcast, Her Rich Life a space where money meets mindset, style meets strategy, and power meets vulnerability. It’s not just another podcast. It’s a movement. And it’s redefining what it actually means to live richly. A Voice for the Woman Who’s Done Playing Small Her Rich Life is more than content it’s a call to rise. Hosted…

Elegance in Motion Jimena Garcia: From model to creative visionary, Jimena García embodies the art of sophistication, blending fashion, entrepreneurship, and authenticity with effortless grace. With over a decade of experience in the modeling industry, Colombian model and entrepreneur Jimena García has carved out a name that resonates with elegance, professionalism, and versatility. Her career spans across national and international projects—from fashion editorials and advertising campaigns to music videos and high-profile publications. Recognized for her charm and ability to adapt seamlessly to different creative formats, Jimena’s presence radiates both strength and refinement. Beyond modeling, she has evolved into a multifaceted businesswoman, channeling her passion for fashion into her own swimwear brand — a reflection of her personality: sophisticated, natural, and effortlessly chic. Her vision continues to expand, exploring new opportunities…

With a wealth of experience and a passion for healthcare administration, Isabel Poderoso brings a unique blend of leadership, compassion, and innovation to her Skilled Nursing Facility, standing as a guiding force to provide excellent patient care. Isabel was born in the Philippines but migrated to the United States at a very young age. In pursuit of better opportunities, Isabel and her two brothers were brought up by their mother in San Diego, CA. “I was very fortunate to have been raised by a strong woman who worked extremely hard to keep our family comfortable despite not having a lot of income. I watched my mother work two to three jobs to put food on the table. Our weekends involved playing with cousins, lots of family parties, and home-cooked Filipino…