Payless Becomes FIERCE

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO DEBUTES LINE FOR PAYLESS

Project Runway's most popular winner Christian, has created a chic and affordable collection of shoes for Payless stores. This collection was created after his sophomore show at New York Fashion Week for fall 2009. “I have a pretty huge fan base, not to toot my own horn,” Siriano said. “But a lot of those are Project Runway watchers and they’re young. They’re in school and aspiring to be artistic and they can’t afford my clothes.”Well Christian did what any smart and upcoming designer would do and created a back to school collection for his younger fans. Christian's designs are surprisingly edgy with a chic vibe. These shoes are something I never thought Payless would carry. However these budget friendly shoes will find a way into my closet this fall. Christians line run about $25-$45 a pair and will be available at Payless starting Fall 2009

Katie Heart Photoshoot

Here are a few pics from the Katie Heart photo shoot I assist styled in downtown Los Angeles with the Couture House Los Angeles.

Katie Heart is 17 years old rising pop star, you can check her out at http://www.myspace.com/katieheart2 Katie will be in studio this summer finishing her first CD and plans to release her single "Oblivious" this coming spring. Shes signed with record label Nfocus so be sure to check her out. Katie will also be featured in the Spring 2010 issue of EXOTIC Adventure and Travel Magazine, which is sold at most book stores. Again I was honored to work with an amazing crew of course Devon Poer The Contour House Los Angeles owner, amazing and well known photographer Brandford Rogne, http://www.bradfordrogne.com/, and an awesome line of clothing by Be Seduced &

Katherine, http://www.seduce.com.au/.

The Couture House Los Angeles 1100 Wilshire Shoot

These are a few pictures from my first photo shoot this past July as an assistant stylist at The Couture House Los Angeles. The shoot's theme was rich bitch in Los Angeles. As you can see the shoot took place on the roof of an amazing loft building in downtown. I learned so much working with an amazing team consisting of Devon Poer the owner of The Couture House Los Angeles, photographer Robert Valenzuela, Sillis Models, and Studio DNA hair & make-up.

Im With the Band

So as I posted earlier the 80's are coming back for the fall season, which is good because they are gonna go hand in hand with the MARCHING BAND JACKET. This jacket has gone from geek to chic after being spot on the runways and recent red carpets. The marching band jacket is similar to the military jacket except its got a few more bells and whistles. These little extras aka the finer details consist of piping, elaborate buttons, and braiding which complete the jacket.

DESIGNER INSPIRATIONS

Stylesight FALL 2009/2010 Runway Looks:

My Designer favorites are Valentino, Dior,Armani Prive & Julien Fournier..

I've been obsessed with the whole look and feel of the barely there colors and illusions these designers have chosen for their collections. Dior has pushed the envelope with "underwear styled as outwear". Corsets, sheer skirts, opera-lengthened gloves, furs, extravagant hats, velvet pants and leather are what's in. These amazing designers have carefully crafted pieces of sheer lace, tulle and netting to create an chic bedroom look for the streets.

The Truth Behind the Beauty Trend

I have decided to try the latest beauty trends that I have seen popping up everywhere to give you my results and the truth behind each one:


The first thing that I tried was the popular...

EYELASH EXTENSIONS

Eyelash extensions claim to give you a semi-permanent quick fix to longer, darker, and sexier eyelashes. The extensions are single strands of synthetic eyelashes that are curved to replicate a natural eyelash. These single strands are available in varying lengths and thickness. They are applied to your individual eyelashes, one lash at a time. The prices for these lashes range anywhere from $150-$400 on average. I knew that this procedure was going to be pricey but i wanted to try them anyways, so I went to a beauty salon in Burbank,Ca to try this trend out. Well to cut to the chase my experience went exactly like this:

1. I laid on eyelash table
   
2. Eyelash expert taped my eyes closed

1. With tweezers she picked up each individual synthetic eyelash and with some kind of glue, pasted each false lash to each of my individual lashes
2. 2o min later she went back and made sure my lashes looked "naturally long"
   
3. I continued to lay on eyelash table with a fan in my face to dry the glue
4. Another 15 min later she came back made sure they were dry and ta-da! The immediate result, some instantly gorgeous eyelashes just like this pic!
   

RESULT:
I was very impressed at first. I had long, beautiful eyelashes that lasted a few weeks. I loved my eyelashes so much that I decided to keep them, this meant however that go back and get them filled in the spots where some fell out on my lid every two week cha ching! After spending a few hundred dollars in a month or so I decided that this wasn't for me after all. Well the sad day did come when I had to go and get the eyelashes removed. With no warning they put a nasty smelling liquid on a q-tip and rubbed it on my eye. Once the fake eyelashes were gone and my eyes finally quit burning from whatever the remover was, I looked in the mirror and to my HORRIBLE surprise I had less than half the amount of natural lashes than when I had walked in to that beauty shop a few months ago! So now not only did I have my natural boring eyelashes back but i pretty much had none of them left. In conclusion it took a few weeks to grow my natural lashes back the way they were originally and to top that off, I was now more broke than before I started this intense beauty routine. Did i love the way the eyelashes looked while they lasted those few weeks.. yes! Would I get these lashes again or recommend anyone else to try them..HELL to the NO!
BOTTOM LINE: Nice for a week but not worth the price, upkeep, or lack of lashes afterword. So please stick to mascara and cheap glue-on lashes!

80's Inspired Trends for Fall 2009

Here are some of the fall trends inspired by the designer's catwalk shows at New York's fashion week. These trends range from pieces that are wearable for the everyday women and some even a challenge for the fashion forward daredevils..
I don't care for this trend at all, but the 80's style disco look has made it's way back into the trendy fashion scene with the padded shoulders,
authoritarian business look,acid wash and light colored denim, and finally those polka dots that our mother’s wore back in the day.

What is Fashionrexia?

It's time to face the moment of truth ladies and gentlemen...ARE YOU..yes YOU suffering from FASHIONREXIA?
I know what your thinking.. what the hell is a fashionrexia? Well fashionrexia is a term for someone who skips buying essential things they need like food, to buy... well.. clothes or anything fashion related that can point them in the direction of the newest trend. Sadly, I have discovered that I am what some would consider, an "in denial" victim to awful but I believe, a fantastic disease.
I started to notice I was adopting the characteristics of a "fashionrexic" when stumbled upon a small crossroad in my life. I was down to the last few bucks and hungry so, I decided to walk to the grocery store and spend all I had left from my crappy paycheck on a cheap box of popcorn(I know) ..Well, As I waited in line to check out I caught myself in a trance reading the newest issue of Vogue, but this was not any Vogue this was one featuring the Fall Gucci Legging Boots in the centerfold.
O. M. G. I thought to myself I need to have this magazine to add to my ridiculous collection under my bed. As I approached the rude gum smacking checkout lady with the awful blue eyeshadow(who's outfit could be another hilarious story in itself) ..I had to quickly ponder, buy the Vogue or popcorn? Well after a very intense 5 seconds of weighing the pros and cons, I came to the conclusion that the Vogue was more important..Duh. Well to make a long story short.. I'm starving right now as I write this confession..but at least I have my Vogue.