Disney Princess Zodiacs...

Too Cute..

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Busy, Busy..

Sorry my promises to update more have gone unfufilled... But, when I do take the time to blog, I try make it good!

It was a productive summer thats giving way to a very hectic fall... As I write this, I'm in the process of packing for my first trip to fashion week! I'll be doing make up for a Faces Of Fashion event as well as doing a little NYFW sight seeing. Somewhere between a wedding and a shoot next weekend, I'll post my pictures and share my experiences.

In the meantime, Here are a pair of images from my trip up to New York last month for the TearSheet Artists workshop... Stunning models, great photographers, talented make-up artists.. what more could a hairstylist ask for?

Images from Recent Shoot!

These are new images from my recent shoot with Katy of Ambient Eye with hair AND make up by yours truely.. check it out :)

Lust for Dior?

Iggy in Dior..

Currently Obsessed With....

Diane Von Furstenburg.... not just the clothes, but the lady herself. After beginning a small collection of her pieces, which I've come across at consignment shops, I began looking at photos of the designer from the 70's-present and have found myself truly inspired by her look.

It could have been so easy for someone with such a seemingly glamorous bio (married at 18 into European royalty, American fashion royalty less than a decade later) to just sit back and soak it all in but not DVF. She built herself an empire and serves as inspiration for careers gals everywhere...

I'm loving her looks from the 70's right now ... a photo I once saw of her at Studio 54 inspired me to go in search of nude fishnets...they're now one of my spring staples...

With Sofia Coppola and Ashley Olsen...

In an amazing double breasted blazer that I could see looking great on any woman from 25 to 65...

On the cover of Newsweek...

A Warhol portrait...

With the artist himself...

Love that leopard wrap dress :)

Hair: Beach Hair!

It was recently brought to my attention by a reader/friend that I never blog about hair even though its my line of work, and it was suggested that hair trends and styling tips could be fun to write about. With that in mind, I'm going to attempt to do a weekly post (probably on Sunday or Monday) on the topic...



While I'm well aware that beachy waves have been a huge trend for the past few years, I've only recently gotten my own hair to a length and style that works with the look. I thought it may be helpful to share some of the products and tips that I've discovered that have helped me get the lazy, summer time texture that I craved....

In the pic below, My hair was washed the previous day, air dried with styling product (with the exception of the bangs which were blow dried), slept on and re-styled (by which I mean I scrunched it, I just hate that word). I found that my second day hair was just "dirty" and messy enough to enhance the look (with the exception of the bangs, which I styled with dry shampoo).

An important fact to mention here is that my hair is naturally quite straight and while it will bend and hold a curl, I found that the right cut has been essential to making this style work for me. My collarbone length hair is heavily layered, and by that I do not mean like an eighties mullet, I mean with what most stylists would know as disconnected layers at the crown and around the face, all done with "point cutting" and "slide cutting" techniques. This shaggy cut gives me hair more movement and texture than it would ever have on its own. (Thanks Aubrey,xo)

Product is the other key part of achieving this style and I've found a few different things that tend to work well...

1) Redken Wool Shake 08: This 'gel slush texturizer' has been my best friend when adding texture to my straight hair. I mist it all over my wet hair while scrunching (yuck) with my hands and proceed to reapply once or twice throughout the day or next morning. Be warned, this product is not a Sea Salt spray and it does have a thick, 'woolly' feeling to it which is why it gives my hair so much texture but I wouldn't be too generous with the application if your hair gets dirty or oily fast.

2) TiGi Catwalk Session Series Salt Spray: I recently discover this light weight spray and I love using it to freshen up my second day beachy hair or to 'mess up' wave done with a curling iron. I'd recommend this for someone who's hair already has some texture to it.... Plus it smells AWESOME :)






3) Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray: This little bottle has been mentioned in every magazine out there and while I have not used this product myself, I can honestly say that my salon co-workers swear by it to get the ultimate beach hair. Most of them have natural waves and love to mist this allover when wearing their natural texture..

Here's to summer hair!

A little Sunday funny :)

Long time no blog...

I haven't been feeling particularly inspired to blog the last few months.... call it the warm weather or call it the self medicating ;) but I'm suddenly feeling the motivation to put a little more effort into this thing.... so, off we go...

While I know I've missed the chance to comment on some major fashion news (Galliano, the arrival of baby Zoe, and Carine's departure from Vogue Francais), I think I'd rather focus on what I'm completely obsessed with for spring. My next two spring style fixations are a huge gold watch (I know its not a new idea but my trusty old Armitron has seen better days) and an interesting way to work some (gasp!) color into my look..

*I've narrowed my watch hunt down to either this chunky piece by Marc by Marc Jacobs (top) or a large-faced one by Fossil (bottom)... any thoughts?

*As for the color dilemma, I was thinking about mixing in a sharp piece (like a blazer or pencil skirt) in hot pink or cobalt blue... here's my inspiration...

I'll keep you posted as I figure these two out....

NYFW Fall '11: Rebecca Minkoff rocks my world!

Was Rebecca Minkoff's collection the most original, ground-breaking thing to hit fashion week? No Way... Was it the most wearable and compatable with the everyday life of myself and girls like me? You bet your ass...

I want it all :)

NYFW Fall '11: Outerwear

Here are some of the amazing coats and jackets that I'll be dreaming about in July....

Alexander Wang-

I love the fun and unusual proportions of this snowy colored dream... a softer take on your played-out biker jacket...

Libertine-

This collection is a total work of art! Where have these guys been? Anyone else remember skulls screen printed on tweed?

Classic shape, shockingly fresh color..

Charlotte Ronson-

One of my personal favorite designers doing another familiar style in a unique shape... want it now!

First Day of Fashion Week: Rachel Zoe's first collection!

I figured there was no better way to kick off fashion week than by taking a look at the debut ready-to-wear collection from super stylist (and mommy-to-be) Rachel Zoe....

While I'm a gigantic Zoe fan, I must say that I wasn't expecting much from this collection. Some people create clothes and some people create style... I've always thought of Zoe as one of the latter but I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome of her first foray into clothing design.

The collection consists of great looking, wearable pieces that I could easily see myself in. I must say, however, that its lacking in the originality department. The inspiration ranged from YSL's 'le smoking' to Halston's disco glam but ended up just feeling like a "greatest hits" from Zoe's own closet. I can't say the clothes don't look amazing, I just hope that future collections show that Zoe has her own point of view as a designer...

Love this pic...

Just a random picture that I fell in love with while peeking at olsensanonymous.blogspot

Upcoming: NYFW!!!

As you may know, NY Fashion Week Fall 2011 is just around the corner (February 10th to be specific) and in the spirit of my favorite week of the year I thought I'd share what trends I'm loving for the upcoming season (that being spring... i hope) :)

70's Glam...

My favorite thing about this trend is that it loses the airy sweetness of past boho trends and replaces it with something shinier, tougher, and far more fabulous. Just ask Marc Jacobs (first pic, Spring 2011) or Rachel Zoe (second pic), the long-time patron saint of 70's glam...

Bell Bottoms..

While I'm still a fan of skinnies, I have to admit that I'm very excited for this trend to stick around. While Derek Lam (first image) seems to be setting the mood with a classic trouser feel, I've already picked up a few bargain pairs at NY&Co. for under $50!! (second image)

Stripes...

While the trend tends to be a bit more nautical, I love this how this striped look from Ann Taylor mixes a in a bit of Fall's military vibe...

A smooth transition..

Mommy Loves Leather...

Leather pants/leggings done right...