Harper's Bazaar Mexico

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."

-Albert Camus

Last month I had the pleasure of working with photographer, Andrew Stiles and his talented wife, Fiona Stiles, on a shoot for Harper's Bazaar Mexico.  Andrew is an up and coming fashion photographer and Fiona is one of the most talented, well respected make-up artists in the business.  Needless to say I had a blast working with them.  

The concept revolved entirely around bathing suit season so we pulled from a variety of swimwear designers, including Cia Maritima, Malia Mills, and Sonia De Mello of SoDeMel Swimwear.

Malia Mills one piece navy bathing suit with a Melinda gold cuff

SoDeMel tan two piece bikini with Isharya bracelets

Melia Mills white one piece bathing suit

Cia Maritima snakeskin one piece bathing suit

OK Camila

"Fashion is the science of appearances, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be."

-Edwin Hubbel

I was thrilled when I found out about the shoot for OK magazine to promote Camila's new handbag. It was our goal to create an atmosphere that combined her high fashion sensibilities with a sense of practicality.  Her higher end line is still relatively affordable compared to most designer labels, but they're fun and colorful and if you're style is a little bo-ho chic then you would love them.

For her appearance at Matthew's Lincoln Lawyer premier, we put her in a gorgeous one shoulder Camilla and Marc black satin dress.  It was perfect for the occasion because it wasn't over-the-top. Although movie premiers are technically red-carpet events, they are more casual, so it's customary for celebrities to dress down a bit- especially if it's not their movie.

"The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good on you!"

-Coco Chanel

Eva Longoria Golden Globes

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword."

-John Ray

You didn't think I was going to let this blog go without posting once in February did you? I sure hope not.  I've had the busiest month of my entire life, and I have so much to share!  So much has happened in the last month since I began working with another stylist.  Her name is Caley Lawson, but I'll get to that later... For now I want to tell you all about the experience I had working with Charlene Roxborough, Eva Longoria's stylist.

I met her through New York based stylist, David Zambrana, who I work with when he's in L.A.  He referred me to Charlene, who called me the day before the Golden Globes asking if there was any way I could help her with Eva's fitting.  I told her I was happy to help with whatever she needed, and I'm glad I did because it was the easiest fitting I've ever had in my life.  She ended up going with the first dress she tried on; a gorgeous black Zac Posen gown that just oozed with award season appeal.  We accessorized with a simple black clutch and diamond stud earrings to create a very old hollywood sense of glamour and she ended up on all the best dressed lists!

Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine

"Getting divorced just because you don't love a man is almost as silly as getting married just because you do."

-Zsa Zsa Gabor

I had the privilege of working on this beautiful wedding story for Grace Ormonde Wedding Style magazine.  It is a very upscale fashion forward magazine that is based out of New Jersey and only comes out once a year.  The shoot took place at a spectacular estate in the Malibu hills, and despite the fact that it was over a hundred degrees that day, the images came out beautiful.  The models were a joy to work with, and there was a plethora of gorgeous gowns to pick from, so I was in heaven!  Being that it was one of my first "on-set" experiences I was like a sponge, trying to absorb every small detail and I feel honored to have been a part of it.  

As far as the styling was concerned, we had everything from Vera Wang wedding dresses, to the newest Dior jewelry collection.  We even had an armed guard on set with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of De Beers diamond jewelry.  I was so excited when Brian sent me these images, because the woman whose house we used for the shoot had six chickens clucking about throughout the day and I kept insisting that we use one of them in the story.  I mean seriously, only in Malibu do you find that sort of combination...A spectacular estate with free roaming chickens!  Oh, and the dogs belonged to the home owner as well, which I thought worked splendidly into the script.  All in all, I don't think we could have asked for a better location.

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Carine Roitfeld Leaves Vogue

"What we call the beginning is often the end.  And to make an end is to make a beginning.  The end is where we start from."

-T.S. Eliot

The fashion world endured a major shock this month, when french Vogue editor, Carine Roitfeld announced that she would be resigning to pursue other endeavors.  In all honesty, I think the first question that comes to everyone's mind is, What career path could possibly upstage being the editor in chief of french Vogue ?!  The tirelessly chic Carine Roitfeld claims that after ten years at the world's leading fashion magazine, it is simply time to move on to something else.  What that something else may be we aren't quite sure yet, but the world will be waiting with bated breath to find out what her next move is. There have been rumors circulating that she may go on to begin working with fashion powerhouse Tom Ford, with whom she conspired with throughout the 90's to revamp Gucci.  While Conde Nast is most likely sorry to see her go, there is no lack of rising talent willing and waiting to fill her shoes.  So, you can be sure that I will be posting as soon as the time comes to find out who that lucky talent may be!  

Jeffrey Campbell

"I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys."

-Charles Dickens

Allow me to preface this blog post by wishing every one a happy holiday season.  I hope everyone reading this blog is having the very merriest of Christmases and the happiest of Chanukahs.  I know the holidays can be a stressful time of year, but it really is a great time to celebrate what matters most-family. I have been thinking a lot about what matters to me most in life, and it is without a doubt, my relationships with my family and friends.  While I do love fashion, none of it would matter if I didn't have people I care about to share it with.  So, with all that being said I wish you all the love and happiness in the world as we venture into the new year.  

Speaking of the new year, what are you all up to?  Anyone got any exciting plans for the big night?  If so, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WEAR!??  I know they aren't dressy enough to wear on New Year's Eve, but check out my new Jeffrey Campbell's.  I've been waiting to share them with you because I actually bought them as a little merry Christmas present to myself a few weeks ago... And I'm in love with them.  Since I spend all day around models, they are the perfect 6 inch platform to put me face to face with the girls I'm styling!  I love it!

These little red socks that I bought in the garment district actually turned out to be great for the holidays!

Thanks for reading everyone!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!