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Das Racist x Mash Hall: October 1st

"I'm at a fashion party. I'm wearing fashion clothes" Haha...Das Racist and Mash Hall are having a show at The Comet. I look forward to it.

Before Rachel Zoe: There Was Arianne Phillips

These days wardrobe stylists are just as famous, just as skinny, just as vain as their clients. In an industry where image is everything I guess there's a lot of pressure to be all of the above. However it wasn't always like this. Before celebrity stylists like Rachel Zoe, Mariel Haenn, Formichetti, Monica Rose graced the pages of US Weekly and sat front row at Fashion Week there was a woman by the name of Arianne Phillips- a true fashion historian, behind the seams/ scenes costume designer, and wardrobe era expert. I remember reading an article about her a few years back and was so taken by her approach to wardrobe styling and the industry in general. She's a woman who definitely does her homework. She takes it to the books, goes to the library, and digs through the archives! Below is some of her work that I'm sure you're familiar with. She also started her career as a wardrobe stylist because she had an affinity for treasure hunting/ thrift shopping.


Tank Girl

Walk The Line

People vs. Larry Flynt

Chanel Iman as Minnie Mouse

Hedwig and The Angry Inch

How I'm Really Living: My Residence

Every now and then I have people inquire on how my place looks like. Because I have everything in almost excess people assume I'm a hoarder. Correction...I'm a collector, not a hoarder. After years of treasure hunting and being completely obsessed with fashion I've gotten better on knowing the actual value of a piece, rather than focusing on its sentiment. Anyway, below are some mobile pictures of my apartment. And yes...I'm usually this clean, unless it goes down in my kitchen. Which is why I didn't post any of those photos. Enjoy!


Most of my furniture is from estate sales, Ebay, Craig's List. And gotta have Marimekko sheets.

This is technically my one bedroom, but I turned it into a closet. It's pretty amazing. Mind you I already have a walk in closet, and 2 other closets in this apartment.

Yup.

Goodbye Summer: Worst Fashion Blogger Ever!

Officially the worst fashion blogger ever. I should at least try to blog twice a week, but to be quite frank "fashion" hasn't really been that exciting to me. I haven't kept up with any of the NYFW events or fashion shows, and I haven't logged into Style.com and Refinery 29 for quite some time. As a stylist I should really be on top of that stuff. Oh well. I'm not too worried about losing my credibility or fashion sense. Sometimes its better to figure trends out of your own, instead of seeing what all the designers are doing, what all the fashionistas or what the celebs are wearing. Who cares. I guess I care, just not that much...right now.

A lot of gold. A lot of black.

Live your life like a Fellini movie. Trust me, it makes everything better.

My city.

New line by Anzevino & Florence

Wore thigh high socks the other day.

Need these in my life.

I Love The Way You Sway: New Online Fashion Community

A couple months ago I did my first big production shoot for a new fashion community: Sway...where the consumers are the trendsetters! Stay tuned for www.sway.com. The website launch will take place before summer ends. Wait for it...

Photographer: Kyle Johnson
Producer: Osiris Navarro
Makeup: Debbie Maresma
Models: from SMG

First Time Is A Charm: Natalia Borecka Introducing Kelsey Harding

You know that feeling when you meet someone and instantly you can tell they're going to be famous? Kelsey Harding of SMG is one of those people. Believe it or not, this was her first official photo shoot. Prior to this shoot she had no experience in theater or modeling. She was a natural! The photographer and I were in awe at how good she was at taking direction, coming up with poses, and pretty much nailing every single shot. Let's just say this little starlett is going to be known for her adorable button nose and gap! Word on the streets this fresh young face has already landed a huge modeling contract in The Big Apple!

Photographer: Natalia Borecka
Wardrobe Stylist: Osiris Navarro
Makeup & Hair: Alyssa Cocking
Model: Kelsey Harding of SMG Models

Click on images below for detailed view.


All black everything.

Mixing old with new never gets old.

One of my best finds...vintage harem jumpsuit w/ pockets!

Papergirl look.

Denim, leather, and chains.

Bodycon.

Shoutout to my friend Jesica Milton for letting me pull this dress.

The Greatest: Version 2.0

It's not that I don't have material to blog about, I've just been too engaged in one of two things...work and play. Everything in between just doesn't seem relevant. Anyway, to update you all on what's been going on in my life. I was in limbo for awhile whether or not I should stay in Seattle or move back to Los Angeles...shit maybe even New York. I even considered Philadelphia, Atlanta, and a few other random cities. But I've been blessed with so many amazing opportunities here at "home" that it would be foolish if I left when things started to pick up.

In the past couple of months I've moved into a new apartment (my first time ever living alone, no roomie, no significant other, no siblings), I started a new job, picked up more freelance styling gigs, started partying more, and finally felt the effects of being "busy".

I moved into a new apartment in the epicenter of Seattle. Just a couple of blocks from Pike Place Market. Ever since I settled into my new place I've been discovering new things about this city. At my current job I am in charge of the online fashion marketing/ branding. I'm in the process of launching a clothing line, and though it's far from glamorous I've been given complete creative freedom to direct the brand. Aside from my day job I work closely with an agency that's been so great about referring me to freelance styling work. Overall I'm keeping busy in the fashion side of things.

But my days and nights aren't all fashion motivated. I'm reconnecting with old friends, making new friends. Setting up creative projects, partying, and all of that. I guess this is what many might refer to as "the good life". Laughter is inevitable these days and fun is a prerequisite in anything I do.

I guess that pretty much sums up the past couple of months. I know I've been so inconsistent with updating this blog, but I do hope my readers/ followers are still tuning in.

Castaway: Kyle Johnson Featuring Rosie Boyce

Photographer: Kyle Johnson
Model: Rosie Boyce of SMG/ Major Models
Makeup Artist: Angel Dorr
Wardrobe Stylist: Osiris Navarro

A to Z: Holiday Look book Preview

I have been so busy these past couple of months that I haven't had the time to update! While I am still styling here and there I've been putting more time and energy into production/ creative direction. I'm currently in the process of rebranding a wholesale line called A to Z tees. First thing is first...Holiday 2010 look book. Next step...new e-commerce website!

Photographer: Ikrima Elsahan www.ikrimaphoto.com
Model: Giselle Gonzales of SMG Models
Producer/ Art Director: Osiris Navarro

"Recess" is in Session: Capitol Hill Block Party

Aside from my fashion endeavors I also like throwing parties and events! This Sunday July 25th join me, the hostess with the mostest at Hunter Gatherer Lodge for "RECESS". We will have free BBQ, $1 Pabst Blue Ribbons, $3 well drinks, and $6 Batch 206 drink specials. HG rooftop is the only place to be this summer! See ya there.

Girl Of My Dreams: Photo Shoot w/ Caitlin Bellah

An all star team worked on this shoot and the results...magical. Red heads are hands down my favorite kind of girls to style. When I was pulling wardrobe for this shoot I had Lolita in mind. <3

Photographer: Caitlin Bellah
Model: Taylor from Heffner
Wardrobe Stylist: Osiris Navarro
Makeup Artist: Angel Dorr
Hair Stylist: Meghann Oliberos
Featured in: Dujor Magazine
Special Thanks: Heffner Management, Dujor Magazine, Celia Marti