Dr. Shilla : January 2025

If you’re born in America, you’re an American - Former US house speaker, Nancy Pelosi reacts to federal judge blocking President Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship

Former US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi has reacted to a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of migrants.

Recall that on Monday, January 20, President Trump after his swearing-in, invoked his presidential orders to begin his long-touted immigration crackdown.

He signed an executive order, ending birthright citizenship for babies born to a mother and father who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

However, on Thursday, U.S. District Judge, John C. Coughenour issued a ruling, temporarily blocking President Trump's executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status.

Coughenour issued the temporary restraining order after a hearing in Seattle.

The judge signed the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit brought by Oregon, Arizona, Illinois, and Washington state, one of several suits opposing the administration's effort to curb the right of citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil.

In the courtroom in downtown Seattle, Coughenour interrupted the attorney for the Justice Department, Brett Schumate, to tell him how unconstitutional he thinks the administration's order is.

"I've been on the bench for four decades, I can't remember another case where the question presented is as clear as this one is," Coughenour said, describing Trump's order as "blatantly unconstitutional."

"There are other times in world history where we look back and people of goodwill can say, 'Where were the judges? Where were the lawyers?'" the judge said, according to KUOW News.

The judge's order blocks federal agencies from implementing the executive order, signed by Trump on Monday, while the case is under review.

Reacting to the order, former US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi tweeted: ''If you’re born in America, you’re an American. Period.''

Grace Ling Opens First Store in New York

Grace Ling, the New York-based designer known for sleek 3D-printed pieces and structural gowns, will open her first retail store in early February, located between Hudson Yards and Times Square in Manhattan.

The 2,000-square-foot space will serve as a showroom for Ling’s couture clients, which include the likes of Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, as well as for online admirers hoping to try on Ling’s highly technical pieces in person.

“People would DM me and ask, ‘Hey, can I please come to your studio and try some things on?’ but it’s just my office and it’s super messy, but I’m like, ’Okay, you can come anyway,” Ling told us. “You can’t experience the full extent of [the brand] unless it’s in person.”

Last year, the label became profitable for the first time since its launch in 2020, she added, which made inking a lease less of a financial risk. “The economic landscape is not great but what keeps the business afloat is that I’m really on top of it with my budgeting and expenses,” said Ling, who won the inaugural AAPI Design and Innovation Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Genesis House last year.

Currently, half of the business is direct-to-consumer e-commerce and half wholesale. The brand only works with retailers that agree to pay deposits for their orders, Ling added.

Top tips on building and maintaining healthy relationships

Building and maintaining healthy relationships is an important part of looking after our mental health. Here are 6 top tips to support you with yours.

1. Get to know yourself

Take the time to appreciate yourself and get in touch with your emotions to be able to express yourself clearly and more effectively. 

Not knowing how to regulate your emotions and express them healthily can negatively affect your mental wellbeing

2. Put in the work

Healthy relationships are not found but built.

A healthy relationship needs commitment and willingness to be accommodating to each other’s needs.

3. Set and respect boundaries

Setting boundaries is not only about what you don’t want or like in your relationships, but also about letting the people around you know what you appreciate.

Think about and let others know where your boundaries are; respecting your time alone for example.

Doing this can take the pressure off your relationship to commit to anything unrealistic.

4. Talk and Listen

All relationships have disagreements and that’s ok. what matters is how you talk and listen to one another.

Listen to understand, rather than listening to respond.

Don’t be afraid to express your emotions or vulnerabilities with people you trust.

5. Let go of control

A lot of life is about how we react to our experiences and encounters. Knowing that you can only really control what you do and not what anyone else does will save you time and stress.

6. Reflect and learn

If you have a healthy way of expressing your feelings, you’re able to react to other people’s in a healthy way. Being angry with someone often comes from a place of feeling hurt and upset. if you can recognize that, you can communicate it, and build better relationships with others.

Reflect on the relationships that work best in your life, what qualities do these relationships have, and how can you bring these qualities into other relationships?

Paris Hilton ‘Heartbroken Beyond Words’ After Watching Malibu Home Burn Down on Live TV

Paris Hilton has lost her Malibu, Calif. home amid ongoing fires in the Pacific Palisades.

In a social media post shared Wednesday, Jan. 8, the businesswoman and activist, 43, revealed that her SoCal home had burned down completely. She learned of the loss while watching it unfold on live television.

“Heartbroken beyond words.💔 Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience,” Hilton began as the caption to her Instagram post.

Her upload showed a reporter from Los Angeles news station ABC 7 surveying the damage along the Pacific Coast Highway after the fire initially broke out on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

“This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London,” the mother of two wrote.

According to the reality television star and model, although “the loss is overwhelming,” she said she was thankful that her family is safe.

“My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires. To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets. My heart aches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses,” Hilton continued, calling the situation “unimaginable.”

She added, “To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.”

Hilton then announced that her 11:11 Media Impact Team had already begun contacting nonprofit organizations to find ways to help those affected within the community and surrounding areas.

Top 10 Female runway models 2025

According to models.com, magazine covers and campaigns may be overrun with celebrities, but models will always dominate the runways. It takes a special breed of model to walk hundreds of shows per year and connect with the vision of countless designers; but the ones who can pull off this impressive feat hold a special place in the business. There are models that casting directors and designers look to, time and again, come fashion month.

Increasingly important is a model’s following on social media. The total EMV - Earned Media Value - is the equivalent ad spend of impressions gained. For the SS25 season, models contributed 5.4% to the total of $829 million.

Below are the ten runway models who walked the most runways in 2024, and we expect to see again in 2025.

Awar Odhiang

Nationality: Canadian
Agency: Mode Models (Calgary)
IG Handle: awarodhiang
IG Followers: 20K
2024 Shows Walked: 71

Agel Akol

Nationality: Canadian
Agency: The Nobles Management
IG Handle: agellyva
IG Followers: 2.5K
2024 Shows Walked: 70

Lulu Tenney

Nationality: American
Agency: Lumien Creative
IG Handle: lulutenney
IG Followers: 64K
2024 Shows Walked: 68

Sara Caballero

Nationality: Chilean/Spanish
Agency: Society management
IG Handle: saaracaballero
IG Followers: 8K
2024 Shows Walked: 68

Rejoice Chuol

Nationality: South Sudanese
Agency: Muse management
IG Handle: rejoicechuol
IG Followers: 9K
2024 Shows Walked: 66

Luiza Perote

Nationality: Brazilian
Agency: Evol Management (São Paulo)
IG Handle: luizaperotee
IG Followers: 77K
2024 Shows Walked: 63

Hejia Li

Nationality: Chinese
Agency: esee model management (Shanghai)
IG Handle: hejialiiiii
IG Followers:3K
2024 Shows Walked: 62

Sascha Rajasalu

Nationality: Swedish/Estonian
Agency: Next New York
IG Handle: saaracaballero
IG Followers: 3.8K
2024 Shows Walked: 61

Achol Ayor

Nationality: South Sudanese
Agency: Women management
IG Handle: acholayor
IG Followers: 15.5K
2024 Shows Walked: 59

Diane Chiu

Nationality: Canadian
Agency: Ford Models
IG Handle: dianechiuu
IG Followers: 8.8K
2024 Shows Walked: 52

BFC releases provisional schedule for LFW in February

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the provisional schedule for the upcoming London Fashion Week (LFW), taking place from February 20 to 24, 2025.

In a statement, the BFC said that this season LFW would “focus on shaping the future of British fashion while celebrating the city’s thriving independent designers, creative talent and businesses,” following its 40th anniversary celebrations in 2024.

New on the official schedule includes London-based fashion designer and artist from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Jawara Alleyne, who graduated from Central Saint Martins with a Masters in Design in 2020, and Keburia, a womenswear and accessories label designed by George Keburia and made in Tbilisi, Georgia.

They will showcase alongside Burberry, Erdem, Harris Reed, Roksanda, Richard Quinn, and Simone Rocha, as well as Abigail Ajobi, Conner Ives, Denzilpatrick, Dilara Fındıkoğlu, Mithridate, and SRVC.

Once again, the BFC NewGen show space will be located at 180 The Strand and will feature designers – Ancuta Sarca, Charlie Constantinou, Chet Lo, Di Petsa, Johanna Parv, Kazna Asker, Lueder, Pauline Dujancourt, Sinéad O'Dwyer and Yaku.

LFW will also continue to blend a mix of physical and digital shows with new designers on the digital schedule, including Demon Zhang, Hӗracha, Pindiga Ranjith Kumar, Sung Ju and Tursi.

The British Fashion Council names new CEO

The British Fashion Council (BFC), which champions British fashion internationally and organizes London Fashion Week, has named Selfridges executive creative director Laura Weir as its new chief executive.

In a statement, the BFC said that Weir would join the organization on April 28, replace outgoing CEO Caroline Rush, who has led the organization for the past 15 years and announced her intention to exit in September. Rush will exit the business in June, closing the 2024/25 financial year and giving “sufficient time” for a handover.

David Pemsel, chair of the BFC, said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Weir as the incoming CEO of the BFC. Laura has worked alongside established and emerging designers, creative talent, industry leaders and press throughout her career over the past two decades.

“Her experience gives her an understanding of the complexities of the fashion industry ecosystem, and the strategic foresight to be able to lead positive transformation and initiatives to drive the next chapter of the BFC both domestically and globally, supported by a brilliant team.”

As CEO, Weir will oversee the BFC, working with designers, industry partners and government bodies to further the organisation’s mission of championing British Fashion through its initiatives to "unlock and elevate creative talent".

The not-for-profit said it is key objectives are focused on responsible growth that advocates for creativity by collectively supporting the industry to grow and build opportunities for talent, championing innovation through the Institute of positive fashion, preparing businesses for positive change, and amplifying British fashion through London Fashion Week.

Laura Weir to replace Caroline Rush as chief executive of the BFC

Weir is a seasoned fashion journalist who has written for the London Evening Standard’s ES Magazine, The Sunday Times, and British Vogue. She joined British retailer Selfridges in January 2023, overseeing the creative, marketing and communications teams.

Commenting on joining the BFC, Weir added: “I am honoured to lead the BFC’s next chapter at an exciting and pivotal time for the British fashion industry. I look forward to working with the BFC team to champion culture and creativity to catalyse growth for British fashion, both domestically and globally. I will focus on support for emerging and established designers and strengthening our pipeline of British creative talent.

“The BFC will continue to deliver an enhanced international industry presence, and I look forward to forging partnerships with industry and government to future-proof the sector and its significant contribution to the British economy, while addressing critical challenges such as environmental responsibility, and prioritising representation and inclusion. It is a privilege to champion the diversity and ingenuity that defines British fashion, and to lead a mission which will inspire generations to come.”

Color Trends 2025 Palette

Discover the beauty in undertones and the possibilities they can bring to a design. This palette of foundational colors transitions gracefully from room to room. Paired together in a room or throughout the whole home, these thoughtful hues exude warmth, comfort, and a sense of ease.

Planning for a Year of Achievement

I love opening a new planner at the beginning of a new year. Each blank page is full of hope and possibilities. But I know these pages won’t stay blank for long. The time in each day will soon be filled with jobs to do, places to be, and people to see.

Before the pages fill up with the default busyness, it’s a great idea to get a head start and plan how you want to spend each day. Make appointments with yourself to spend your precious time on the most important things.

Here’s the simple process I use at the beginning of each new year.

1. Events

There are some events in your year that are set in stone. Begin by writing in the dates that won’t change. Note anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. If you are prone to forgetfulness, note key events the week before to give yourself some prior notice.

2. Margin

It is a natural tendency to fit as much into each day as possible. We fill our lives up to capacity and forget to leave ourselves any margins. When we neglect rest and recovery time, we soon find ourselves overwhelmed, stressed, and too often sick. We can avoid burnout by intentionally building margin into our calendar.

Plan the activities that rejuvenate you into your year. Plan weekends at the beach, afternoons to read, family dinners, dates with your spouse, Sunday brunch with friends—whatever is going to fill your cup.

3. Tasks

We have regular tasks that we know need to be done. Often we don’t even put them in our planner. We just expect that time will magically appear when it’s time to clean the windows or declutter the kid's closets.

Make a list of your weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks. Note the amount of time each task will take (try to be realistic). Then pencil each task into your planner. It’s up to you how much detail you add. As the year gets underway, I often move tasks around, but I find it easier to edit my plan than make things up on the fly and expect them to be done without adding stress to my weeks.

4. Vision

Do you have a vision for your life? For me, these include things like nurturing the relationship with my wife and kids, my faith and my mental health. I have a vision for what I want my life to be like and what I would like to be remembered for

I know that for these things to be real, I need to devote time and energy to them. If we want a great marriage, we need to plan time together. To have a great relationship with our kids, we need to spend time with them. To have a growing faith, we need to nurture our relationship with God.

These things don’t automatically happen because we want them to be so. Make a plan. Put a regular date night in your calendar. Block out Friday nights for family dinners. Plan regular spiritual retreat days. Find a Bible reading plan to commit to. Make appointments with yourself in your diary and take steps towards the life you envision.

5. Action Steps

Have you set some goals you would love to achieve this year? Are there books you would like to read, the money you’d love to save or the weight you’d like to lose?

“A goal without a plan is only a dream.” —Brian Tracy

Plan to achieve your goals. Break each goal into action steps and write the steps into your planner. Block out the time. Make a commitment.

Happy New Year

May 2025 bring you closer to your dreams and fill your days with happiness and success.