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Apr 222013
 

The new issue of RegardMag.com April/May 2013 is here and since I do all of the hair and makeup for each issue I wanted to show of the behind the scenes of me in action.  We had a great time working with all the celebs for this issue. As you can see, I am also a lighting assistant at times…… Here are just a few ladies that we featured……

A.J.Cook and Val

A.J. Cook from CBS’ Criminal Minds and Val for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

Maureen Dewulf and Val

Maureen DeWulf from FX’s Anger Management and Val RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

Val and Nikki DeLoach

Nikki DeLoach from MTV’s Awkward and Val for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

Nancy, Val and Brenda Strong

Stylist Nancy, Dallas star Brenda Strong and Val for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

Val, Dimitry, Brenda Strong

Val, Dimitry and Dallas star Brenda Strong for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

val and Stephanie Fantauzzi

Val and Stephanie Fantauzzi from Showtime’s Shameless for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

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Val and Stephanie Fantauzzi from Showtime’s Shameless for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

 

Brook Burke, Val, Dimitry

Brook Burke, Val and Dimitry for RegardMag.com April 2013 Issue

Mar 032013
 

It’s been a week since this year’s Oscar awards and as I looked at all the best dressed lists, they all had pretty much the same top pics for best dressed.  Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture and Jessica Chastain in Armani Privé were among the favorites as well as Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan, Naomi Watts in Armani Privé. and Halle Berry in Versace.  I am happy to report that my friend Octavia Spencer, once again made the list with a gorgeous ethereal Tadashi Shoji gown. 

My top pick of the night, however, was Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture. Not only did the dress fit her to a tee, but her hair and makeup were stunning. Especially, since she was sporting a short haircut.

 

Jessica, Jennifer, Octavia 2013 OscarsJessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence and Octavia Spencer at the 2013 Oscar Red Carpet

 

Stacy, Naomi, Halle 2013 OscarsStacy Keibler, Naomi Watts, Halle Berry at the 2013 Oscar Red Carpet

 

85th Annual Academy Awards - ArrivalsCharlize Theron at 2013 Oscar Red Carpet (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

 

But my real favorite picks of the night who wore bright primary colors were from Robin Roberts in a dramatic Marc Bouwer gown, Jane Fonda in a gorgeous Versace gown  and Reese Witherspoon in a form-fitting gown by Louis Vuitton. These ladies really  showed that color can be gorgeous on the Red Carpet!  Way to go, ladies!

 

Reese, Jane Robin 2013 Oscars

 

Feb 172013
 

I am a real big fan of the Advanced Style website and the stylish ladies they feature so I was really thrilled to discover that a few of the stylish ladies were used as models for designer Karen Walker’s new Eye wear collection. The ladies did a fabulous job and you can see more on Karen’s eye wear website.

 

Ilona Rodkin for Karen Walker Eyewear

Ilona Rodkin for Karen Walker Eyewear

 

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Linda Rodin for Karen Walker Eyewear

 

Joyce Carparti for Karen Walker Eyewear

Joyce Carparti for Karen Walker Eyewear

 

 

 

 

Feb 122013
 

Last year, I had the pleasure of finally going to London for my very first time, not once but twice.  The second trip was for Octavia Spencer’s nomination and actual win of the 2012 BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards)!! As I grew up in Monterey, I always thought that the grey skies of London would be a turn off!  It was quite the opposite!!  The amazing old world architecture and the city’s energy was brilliant! And I am anxious to go back! 

So, I am sitting here watching this year’s show…. I watched the show for the first time live from my hotel room last year and was struck at how funny and amazing this award show was!  Stephen Fry, the host, was truly genius as he kept the show moving and made me laugh out loud lots of times.  This year, Stephen, is again the host and it was not a fluke….. he truly has a command of the Award show format and is again delivering a funny and quick moving show. (We need to take notes for our Oscars)

So, here are my picks for the fashion and style that I noticed on the red carpet……. My favorite look was Helen Mirren in a goreous Nicholas Oakwell Couture gown and a fabulous short pink hairstyle!  She shows that style has no age!! Black was a favored color, as Anne Hathaway showed in a simple black Burberry gown with silver accents, Sarah Jessica Parker’s black pantsuit and Sarah Silverman’s black halter top gownJennifer Lawrence kept it simple in a beaded strapless gown, while Jessica Chastain turned up the volume in a gorgeous royal blue satin gown.  Thandie Newton was on trend with a black lace gown.  A job well done, ladies…..    Cheers….   -Valerie

 

Helen Mirren at 2013 BAFTAs Red Carpet

Helen Mirren at 2013 BAFTAs Red Carpet

 

Anne Hathaway, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Silverman at 2013 BAFTAS

Anne Hathaway, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Silverman at 2013 BAFTAS Red Carpet

 

Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Thandy Newton at 2013 BAFTAs Red Carpet

Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Thandy Newton at 2013 BAFTAs Red Carpet

 

 

Dec 162012
 

So, part 1 of the season 2 reunion show of Basket Ball Wives LA aired last week and part 2 will air this Monday.  I did Miss Gloria for last year’s reunion and was happy to hook her up again for this year’s reunion. She wore a white leather and chiffon dress so we felt like the make-up should be lots of lashes and eyeliner with a dark dramatic lip and a side swept wavy look for her hair. Check out the make-up details below…… Thanks a million, Gloria, for calling me for the job!!

 

 

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