Boys Will be Sloppy....We Will Make them Look Tidy/Sloppy

Gentlemen- You can easily look chic and sexy without looking like you rolled off of your best buddy's couch.....even if you did. (Lets pretend you didn't) cuz #notsexy 

Below are 3 AWESOME outfits that will not send her/him running away but catapult her/him into your effortlessly fashionable and totally masculine arms! 

1. Fancy Dinner.

2. Pizza, Beer and Pool Night.

3. Movie Date.

(also all VERY good back to school, work, etc outfits) 

NOT Good go to work outfits if you work in a conservative office.

LESSON #1 LAYER LAYER LAYER!!!!!!!!!

Layering= COOL

Another Great Look.....

Levi's Jeans. White Button Down. American Apparel Long Sleeve Cotton T.
H&M Wing Tip Hi-Top Boots. Black Epaulette Jacket

COMFORTABLE and CASUAL Yet stylish!!! Vintage Sex Pistols T shirt.
Creative Recreation Sneakers
Jeans- Levi's
(JC penny's Macy's Bloomies)
Jacket- Black Rivet


























SNEAKERS- http://www.cr8rec.com/
They sell these bad boys everywhere. TONS of different styles and colors.

Zappos- Easy Peasy
http://www.zappos.com/creative-recreation

CHOOSE YOUR POISON GENTS: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/mens-wingtip-boots

H&M Wingtip Boots. Great with jeans OR slacks. Tucked under or over!

Brown Wingtips with grey jeans....Brown and Grey almost ALWAYS looks good together.

The Grey shirt is a simple long sleeve cotton T. It is quite casual but this is a post for my guys who LIKE really casual. you could go for a V neck wool sweater also or a cardigan, both would be terrific options.

Wingtips with Black Jeans!
You could easily add an awesome leather jacket to this OR a Pin Striped blazer to dress it up!

VINTAGE T shirts....okay Boys---- don't go too crazy here. NO rips or yellow armpits. Choose NICE ones. NO Florida Spring Break '86 Booby ones either! I mean it!

The Clash Vintage T shirt under a Rust Colored Button Down shirt. Black Asymetrical zip Up Hoodie. Wing Tips and Grey Levi's.

The sweatshirt below is an awesome casual option that is dressier than a hoodie. The wooden buttons make it fancy! The collar does as well. This sweatshirt is SUPER versatile. Opt for sweats that are a bit more grown up. They say comfortable MAN rather than sloppy teen.

Red Coca Cola T shirt under a Toggled grey Sweatshirt/Sweater. Black Levi's and Creatice Rec Sneaks.

Creative Recreation Green/Grey high Tops

My STYLING Kit & the 1 GLAM-SQUAD Weapon You Should Own!!!!

Every Hollywood Stylist, Makeup Artist and Hair Dresser carries a kit with them to work. I have a larger kit and the one below is my 'on set' kit. My larger kit carries a more extensive line-up of wardrobe and styling necessities for shoots. (like extra panties and socks, random bits) The fanny pack below has a limited amount of essentials, essentially. I often have to run back and forth between the set and backstage....or from the desert to the trailer etc. This kit needs to be small, durable and easy to carry. It ALSO helps that it is a FANNY PACK! Before you go and giggle your little hearts out.....it's handy because I NEED my hands to work. If a dress just won't stay up I need access to safety pins as well as my hands free to pin the attire properly without stabbing my client.

See! Hands free!

(Above pic is from a music video shoot that I styled called 'How We End Up Alone'  by a Rock band named Hurt.  Link below. It was challenging because the abandoned building we shot in is one of the most HAUNTED places in the world. Linda Vista Community Hospital in Los Angeles. Go visit the basement crematorium. Have fun. I almost peed my pants.... numerous times.)

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG2KJ4t7wos

I DIGRESS......

My 'On Set' Kit
MAIN CONTENTS of small Kit: Scissors. Lint Roller. Needle and Thread options. 'Top Stick' tape. Safety Pins. STICKY DOTS! etc.

Some of the Contents of said Kit

BAM!!!!!!! STICK IT DOTS!!! Whatever...I  call 'em, 'Sticky Dots'. My name is better. 

They are GENIUS. 

They are teeny, little circles that are double stick tape. They are a MASSIVE help when it comes to keeping men's lapels stuck down. Or keeping up a hem on an unruly dress. They even work to keep straps in place. They are less surface area than the usual skin tape strips like Fashion fix or Top Stick (which I love).  You can see all types of skin tape sold everywhere now but Sticky Dots require NO cutting if you need tiny pieces. These are SPECIAL!!!! 

HOW TO USE:

Make that ornery lapel stay put! 1. Stick it. 2. Peel one side. 3. peel other side. 4. Push fabric together. 5. pat yourself on the back.

They are clear, round, double sided, high tack adhesive little buggers.....which means THEY STICK TO YOUR SKIN....and damn GOOD>
They can be used fabric to fabric, fabric to skin, or "used to bond paper, leather, wood and other surfaces," so says the Manhattan Wardrobe Supply people.
Beware spray tan users!

photo courtesy Western Costume Co.

They range in prince anywhere from $3-$7 depending where you buy them. WELL worth it. One package will last your a long time.


BUY EM:
I love this place ....Western Costume Company has everything your little heart desires for styling needs.
http://www.lawardrobesupplies.com/SUPER-STICK-IT-DOTS-50-Double-Stick-Dots-p/4011s.htm.

http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/products/stick-it-dots-36-ct

http://www.filmtools.com/super-stick-it-dots.html?gclid=CIKPgNDg37gCFSFyQgodbngAPg

PSSSST!!!! Got Dirty Hair?

Psssstttt......
I have a secret for ya....

Instant Dry Shampoo.

Washing and blow drying your hair every day is NOT good for it. Go a few days....skip some of that harsh destruction. Your hairs will thank you.
Or maybe you are in a rush? can't take the time to dry your entire head of hair....USE this stuff ladies. (AND GENTS!)

I freaking LOVE this stuff. A makeup artist at NBC turned me on to this little gem years ago.
I prefer the old packaging to be honest.... this is what it used to look like. So retro. Love. Clearly it has been around  for a long time.

New packaging: "New Look" Booooo!

Still works like a champ.
Since I am on camera so often I pretty much torture my hair. Curling Irons, flatirons, blow dryers, hairspray, mousse...etc etc etc. Sooooo, (dirty secret alert!!!!!) often I go a few days without washing it in order to try and save some time and the health of my head. Like Adele!

I love this woman and her Beauty Queen mane.

Part 1. Use a tail comb or your fingers to part and section your dirty, oily hair and spray where it needs some body and lift. NO agua needed!

Part 2: Lightly fluff the hair with your fingers and/or hit the area with a blow dryer for a few seconds.

this is a hairdryer.

AND Done....time to look clean as a whistle with more POOF to your hair than ever before! (Some people like to brush the hair out after spraying)

The smell is....just sort of there. NOT harsh or overpowering at all. A lot of the newer dry shampoos smell so flowery I cant stand it.

It is fairly affordable compared to the other dry shampoos on the market as well.

found this lovely ad on this lovely lady's blog
http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/03/24/have-you-ever-heard-of-a-dry-shampoo/

BUY IT:
At walgreens....Ulta. I think I have seen it at cvs too.
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3900585

YAY! PERKS:
NOT tested on animals.
Available in travel size
ABSORBS OIL
ELIMINATES ODOR
BOOSTS VOLUME
Formula for Curly hair!

My Pillow Obsession

Confessions of a pillow hoarder. 

Affordable way to spruce up your indoor or outdoor sitting areas. PILLOWS! Bright ones, patterned ones, striped ones, polka dots....DO whatever it takes. JUST add some pillows my friends.

These pillows take a simple grey couch and make it oh so fun!

hi awful face

why so serious?
its just pillow talk!

Declaring my love for pillows.

Small ones are @homedepot 10 bucks each on sale!

Futon is from IKEA

1. MIX PRINTS!!!! (but keep the color scheme a running theme) THAT RHYMES. See below...I stayed with the grey, maroon, beige, white, black theme.

2. Use different SIZES! (small, rectangle, square, huge etc)

3. PLAY PLAY PLAY! PLay with how you like them arranged. Mix em up a bit and see which suits you the best.

#diy #fashion #stylist #makeover #prints #pillowsrule #canthelpmyselfilovethem

Vintage Belts

Most people forget about the ever omnipotent belt. It can be a very powerful tool in your closet. Cinching in your waist. Giving a pop of color or texture to an otherwise dull affair. They have become conversation starters for me many times over.

I am a FIRM belieber in the power of the BELT> Especially a vintage, one of-a-kind, interesting, sexy one.

Think colorful, think leather, think fringe, think grommets, think animals!!!! A super cool belt can up the ante on a simple black/white/red dress. Take that dress and put it with a few different belts and you have spent your money wisely. Numerous outfit options! WHOOT WHOOT!

Below......from top to bottom:

Brown rose belt- Wasteland Vintage $28

Tan with Fringe- Mom's from 70's

Red 80's Elephant- Wasteland $20

Silver stretchy- Ex Boyfriend's Mom's from 70's

WrestleMania Gold and Brown- Also Wasteland $17 BUCKS!

OKAY - Below I paired a silk maxi dress from H &M (69.95- I had a gift card) with the fancy gold, black and red elephant belt pictured above. The dress can be very versatile based on the accessories. This look is great for going on a hot date, a casual cocktail party or to pick the kids up from school. Do what you will.  I don't recommend sitting down in it in a dirty garage though.

MY Point being.....source some belts from flea markets or local thrift shops. NO ONE EVER buys them I don't know why. It's super weird. Lucky for me...I nab all the good ones. Me is smart.

PHOTOS BY @HARMONIEVERETT www.harmonijoyphotography.com

I call this one 'Puts Baby in The Corner'

Alice and Olivia Heels, H&M Silk Dress in Stores now. This is a size 10 which is a bit big for me but I bought it because I couldn't leave without it! Belt- VINTAGE

And here is the Brown leather.....Hair in a sloppy bun....peach NYX lips, and an edgy gladiator heel. You could put a denim jacket with this and it would be great for a day trip wine tasting, or brunch! (I overdress....for everything)

sort of a messy photo so I tried to filter it to trick you out of seeing how badly this is tucked.

Steve Madden

PS:
Behind the Scenes photo of my amazing studio.

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The White Shirt. Subtle Sexy.

Update: forgot to add this look to the white shirt post! Girls. Night. Out. 

my head looks weird.

HOLY FILTER BATMAN!

THE SIMPLE WHITE BUTTON UP.
It is often overlooked.
But never paralleled.
Chic. Effortless. (Affordable)
Yet we all forget her/him.

That was my poem to white shirts. Romantic huh?

I don't have access to a professional photographer so these are the best its gunna get right now. I get a kick out of the fashion bloggers who have AMAZING pics every day but the same exact outfit on. SHORTS and a top. That's it. Nothing exciting. Nothing too creative or informative. Just here are my skinny shaven legs and some links to buy stuff. (expensive stuff and in this economy we all need a break)
I prefer to help people wear stuff they own...and/or go and experiment with some new items. Think different. Get excited about wearing something you have never considered before.  Shop with gusto!!!!
Take a SIMPLE WHITE BUTTON UP shirt and dress it up!
Not just for work or walking around after a romp in the sack with a white collar banker..... Lose the pleated khaki pants and lose the crocs. Throw on some heels and a jean you feel sexy in and BOOM> there you have it.
I always like to add a lacey bra underneath that is NOT white. A pop of color or simple black lace really takes it up a notch to sexytown.

Shirt-  Nordstrom Rack. 25 bucks.

Shoes- Aldo

Jeans- Forever 21

Jewelry- my old vintage gold stacked

GREAT OPTIONS and everyone has a Target close by!

http://www.target.com/p/converse-one-star-women-s-long-sleeve-button-down-top-assorted-colors/-/A-14353823#prodSlot=large_1_18

http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-favorite-oxford-shirt-assorted-colors/-/A-14305426#prodSlot=large_1_16