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Red Carpet Style featuring Octavia Spencer

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Oct 162012
 

So, of course, by now you know that I was fortunate enough to do Octavia’s hair and make-up for her fantastic award season last year, culminating in her Oscar win.  It was such an exciting time for me as well.  So, this year award season has begun and Octavia has lots of events to attend. It’s been a deja’ vu experience as we work our ‘get ready for the carpet routine.’ Here are a few images from the exciting events Octavia has attended in the last 2 weeks in beautiful designs by Tadashi Shoji.….  starting with Jay Leno and The Ellen Show…. and ending with her shoot for Elle Magazine! 

 

Octavia with Jay Leno holding up her Elle Magazine cover shot.

 

Octavia on the Ellen Show

 

Octavia is Honored at Elle Magazine’s 19th Annual Women in Hollywood (Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

 

Octavia at the AmFar Charity Event

 

Octavia at the GLSEN 2012 Awards

 

Octavia for Elle Magazine November 2012 Issue

 

Looking good, Octavia!!

 

Short Hair is still my Fave….. plus 5 top short-hair products

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Sep 172012
 

So, this year the MTV Video Music Awards had a few celebs sporting newly chopped haircuts.  I love, love, love short haircuts and truly miss the lack of its popularity these days, with the hair extension craze in full effect! For some reason, it is believed that short hair is not sexy and long hair is the only way to go.  But, I say that sexy is an attitude and the creativity that short hair allows is unparalleled. So, here is a shout-out to the short haired beauties who have proved that short IS Sexy!!

 

My all-time favorite short haircut worn by Halle Berry

Rhianna at 2012 MTV VMAs with a fabulous pixie cut

Victoria Beckham sporting a cute short pixie

Miss Miley Cyrus changing it up with a bold cropped cut… I love it!!

 

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My favorite Things …. Photoshoots

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Jul 252012
 

The last few weeks has been really fun….because it has been full of photoshoots for our up coming issue 15 of Regard Magazine.  Because I do both hair and make-up, I have a chance to create a lot of cool looks at every shoot. It’s so fun to work with so many cool celebs and we get to work in some amazing locations all over Los Angeles….. which makes me appreciate the city even more. Stay tuned for Issue 15 so you can see the final editorials for all the celebs featured.  Cheers…..

 

Sneak peek of Necar Zadegan for RegardMag.com Issue 15 photoshoot with me and Dimitry

 

Sneak peek of the Maiara Walsh for RegardMag.com Issue 15 photoshoot with me and Dimitry

 

Behind the Scenes of Gina Holden for RegardMag.com Issue 15

 

Our location for our Amanda Righetti shoot…Ritz Carton Residences at LA Live

 

 

 

Naomi…. Still the best in the business

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Jun 212012
 

W Magazine has a beautiful new spread in the current issue featuring the iconic model, Naomi Campbell. She is still, in my opinion, one of the best models in the world, as you can see from these stunning images. Check out the behind the scenes video of her shoot …..

 

Photographs by Emma Summerton, Styled by Giovanna Battaglia

 

Photographs by Emma Summerton, Styled by Giovanna Battaglia

 

Photographs by Emma Summerton, Styled by Giovanna Battaglia

A few of my Spring Favorites……

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Apr 192012
 
Spring has truly sprung and I am so happy for the warmer weather and spring fashion. Oh, wait….. I live in Los Angeles and it’s always warmer and we always wear spring and summer fashion!! Lol…. Well, with that in mind, I want to share a few of my spring favorites……One of my all-time favorite Blogs for style and fashion is Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen. I am always so impressed at the phenomenal creativity and style of the ladies featured on the sight who show that style is not limited to young fashionistas. This lovely lady (Tziporah Salamon)  caught my eye with her killer head-to-toe look.  Ari also has a book by the same title (Advanced Style) available May 22… Check out Ari on Twitter: @AriSethCohen
 

(Tziporah Salamon) for Advanced Style

I love anyone who is creative and especially love the new crop of bloggers and fashionistas who are creating new ways for advertisers to market.  The Curvy Fashionista (aka Marie Denee) is one of these ladies who is wracking up quite a catalog of resources for the curvy lady.  I love her style and work ethic.  She has created a great site and style resource in only 3 years. We were lucky enough to do a feature on her for our Regard Magazine blog….. Check her out and follow her on Twitter: @MarieDenee
 
Marie Denee,  photo: Dimitry Loiseau, Hair/Make-up: Valerie Noble
I am obsessed with small spaces and making them stylish.  It might be because I have my office in my living room, but anyway, I am always on the lookout for good websites that feature great design for small spaces. One of my faves is Apartment Therapy.… they really give you tons of great small space and DIY ideas. Love it!!  Check out this really small but stylish house in Tokyo... so cool.. Follow them on Twitter: @AptTherapy

Tokyo house from design firm Mizuishi Architect Atelier

Products I Love
I received a sample package with some Carol’s Daughter hair products and rediscovered how fabulous they are.  I remember when they first came out years ago, but had not used the products for some time.  This all natural prestige hair, body and skincare line is made with rare, natural ingredients like Monoi Oil, Shea and Cocoa Butters and Açai and have no parabens, petroleum, mineral oil, or artificial colors. For dry hair I love the Black Vanilla  Moisturizing Hair trio. Not only does it smell good but it makes my hair feel and look fabulous. My other favorite is the Macadamia Heat Setting Foam made with heat-protecting, super-ingredient Macadamia Oil and Honey Extract that helps wet style your hair without any flaky, crunchy, or sticky residue. Fantastic!!  Follow Carol’s Daughter on Twitter: @Carols_Daughter


Black Vanilla  Moisturizing Hair trio

Macadamia Heat Setting Foam
I can never seem to keep my lip color on my lips even though I use a liner and fill my lips in with the liner. And most of the stain lip colors are sooo drying. But, I found one that works like a charm and stays for most of the day without the dryness.  It’s Maybelline’s Super Stay Stain Gloss and I love it! And, of course, it’s a drugstore brand so I get a big bang for my buck.  My fave color…. Pleasing Plum…...

Maybelline’s Super Stay Stain Gloss
More cool things
I don’t have a green thumb and my attempts to grow plants for my patio have been disastrous….. until I discovered succulents. I started with jade plants and found them to be pretty self sufficient and needing little water. Well, that’s pretty much the story for succulents as a whole so I now have a patio full of cool and different succulents. I saw this cool vertical wall art kit from So Succulents that I think I have to have. I just love the texture and colors of all the different succulents. Check it out…..

Succulent  Verticle Wall Art

I always burn candles and finding the good ones that are highly fragrance, with no lead wicks, soy or vegetable based and long burning, that’s not $30-$40 a piece, has been no fun… until I found the Slatkin and Co. 3-wick candles from Bath and Body Works. Not only do they have all the requirements listed above but they come in at least 50 amazing scents ranging from fruity, to tropical, to clean and fresh. My favorite…. Coconut Leaves! Watch out for the 2 for $20 sale and stock up!!

Slatkin and Co. 3-wick candles
Enjoy!!!
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