Back from NY...

Just got back from my class at the Redken Exchange with Noah Hatton, who is completely brilliant....

Here are a few super blurry pics of me and my model Sara (who is a total trooper) on-set in NYC...

Look 1: light and "beachy"

Look 2: Minimal (Sara is doing her best impression of a Calvin Klein model)

Hair Trends- Spring '11

While Fashion Week is really about the clothes, the latest beauty trends start here as well. Being a hair junkie myself, I figured it was only fitting that I make my predictions for the looks you'll be seeing for spring 2011....

At Mulberry, every model took to the runway in a flame-red wig complete with strong bangs that immediately brought to mind the look of Brit pop singer Florence Welch. The Florence and the Machine front woman has become a bit of a style setter and I think we'll be seeing this edgy yet wearable style everywhere for the next few months..

Mulberry

As Mad Men fever continues to permeate the popular culture, sixties silhouettes are popping up all over. Vera Wang's models were sporting retro volume with a messy spin which could be easily toned down for a fashionable young lady heading off to a spring wedding or special night out.

Vera Wang

The texture play continues! Models at Marc Jacobs (both his main line and his Marc by Marc collection) and Badgley Mischka sported full looks that feel both retro and contemporary as they build on the return to curl that we've been seeing the last few seasons.

Badgley Mischka Marc Jacobs


Some of the trends weren't entirely new but showed what recent looks will carry over into spring. Marchesa showed top knots with a more formal twist while Micheal Kors and Proenza Schouler kept the hair messy and very 'beach chic'.

So much for keeping up...

Keeping in mind that I don't love spring style in general, I'm usually looking for things that don't feel too "springy".... Rachel Roy's collection is my personal favorite so far..

Light and airy, without being too bohemian for me...

Sharp cut with a graphic print, a great transition from cool, early spring into warmer weather..

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Start your engines... Its Fashion Week!!

That magical time is upon us once more and I'm pretty damn excited! While the spring collections are never my fav (I simply like fall clothes more), Its still going to be fun and I'll be posting my personal highlights from the collections. Since I'm not Style.com, I won't have time to post everything but I'm going to do my best to keep up.


Here's a little something fun to kick the week off!

Spring '11 hair trend? God I hope not...

Urbanite!

As many of you know, I did a little hair styling for a feature for Urbanite... While most of the images I was involved with didn't make the final cut, I did come across this cute shot of Tawni T. from the band Odd Girl Out, shot at The Ottobar with Wardrobe Styling by Devon Morris and Hair by me :)

Fall Wardrobe Additions....

My favorite time of year is upon us... The magazines are thicker, the clothes are newer and the weather is (a little) cooler.
In celebration of the new season I spent a few hours at the mall with my good friend Jessie Sue. While she was on the hunt for work attire for a new job, I was looking for a wardrobe update.
Thanks to her sensible influence and the insane labor day weekend sales, I arrived home with stylish basics that will work for seasons to come. I scored versitale Gap pants in both skinny and boot cuts, super soft J.Crew henley tees ($9.99!!), and cute, comfortable fall boots from DSW. With all of these basics, I have to start dreaming about the more fashion-forward touchs I want wear with them.....

hmmmmm....

A Black Maxi Skirt to go with a soft tee and a leather jacket for an Olsen inspired look....

asos.com

A Sequin Tank is great with black pants and even better with mixed with military inspired peices for something more unexpected...

J.Crew

A Drape-Front Leather jacket is great with a blouse and skinny trousers (or even that Black Maxi Skirt)...

MM Couture