Layering for Fall

( photos credited to http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/)

Last year on this very day I made some suggestions for those out there who get the glory of experiencing all four seasons. This year I feel compelled to post pictures from only one blogger who has clearly mastered layering. This girl needs to do a commercial for Trident Layers gum or J.Crew or both!

As a law student I am particularly fond of these looks as most are still polished enough to be considered business casual. My theory is any outfit that makes use of a crispy blouse or well cut blazer is automatically turned to gold (side note: have popped collars ever looked this good????).

Cheers to another season of bundling up with light fabrics before reaching for a heavy coat!

LoveCat Magazine Issue #2: "Pretty Woman"

 Pretty woman, walking down the street

Pretty woman, the kind I like to meet

I don't believe you, you're not the truth

No one could look as good as you

Mercy!

LoveCat Magazine Issue #2

"Pretty Woman"

Photography: Aram Bedrossian

Model: Nicole Trunfio

Styling: Sofia Karvela

Props to Aram and his team for recapturing Julia Robert's sultry yet feisty character in this high fashion spread. Instead of art imitating life here, we have fashion photography imitating cinematography. I like it! Can't wait for someone to tackle Rear Window or perhaps Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

I think I know what movie I'm watching tonight ;)

(photo credit: Fashion Gone Rogue)

Fabulous Friends

I have officially moved back to Calgary and have parted with some very cool friends, including Amanda above. You know those friends you have where you look forward to meeting up with them because they're so friggen stylish and they're always wearing something neat? I'll need to find her Calgary replacement :P

BAMBI Magazine

(BAMBI Magazine, Issue IV)

Dear BAMBI,

No need to act all elusive and dark. I already have a crush. I lust after everything your photographers submit. No surprise though. We already know I relish a pornographic aesthetic (It's all your fault Terry Richardson).

Sincerely,

Turned on.

Behind the Scenes of Latest Photoshoot

 Photographer Todd Duncan Checking out his shots

 Shot from the front of the yacht (Don't mind the beers. We're professionals here! :P)

 John Casablanca's model Ann sitting on the front panel of the yacht

 Me and the Sittings Editor Jose enjoying ourselves (best weather yet of the summer!)

 Doing fittings with John Casablanca's model Charity at my place before the shoot that morning

 More test shots

 John Casablanca's model Stephanie working a Marilyn Monroe look down a stairwell

 Hair touch-up during the bar scene

Stephanie getting ready in her first look yay!

I'm really looking forward to seeing this editorial and getting some great tear sheets. Our whole 13 person creative crew was fantastic and shooting on a 14 million dollar luxury yacht wasn't so bad either :)

Do it Yourself: Newspaper Nails

Don't judge this DIY project based on my nails. I did this after a few drinks (this project is THAT easy). They can turn out darker and with more clarity when given more attentiveness.

Step 1: Nail Polish. 

I used a base coat from OPI to promote a longer lasting manicure, along with OPI's Alpine Snow, and a top coat from OPI as well. It's just a coincidence my polishes here are all from OPI, because I pledge my allegiance to no one nail polish brand. I.LOVE.THEM.ALL. (except Sally Hansen). 

The top coat goes on after the newspaper print so after you do a couple coats of white hold off on that step.

Step 2: Newspaper. 

Cut out your favorite section of the newspaper. If you're any bit as nutty as me you'll go straight for the horoscopes (why is Mars semi-sextile with Jupiter again this month??! So totally annoying.).

Step 3: Rubbing alcohol. 

This is how to make the magic happen. After your white polish has dried, put a piece of your newspaper (cut  slightly larger than your nails) over a nail. Apply rubbing alcohol over until wet. I use a Q-tip, but anything that will absorb and distribute the rubbing alcohol will work. 

Hold the newspaper very still, and stroke over top fairly hard so it comes off in the same place and darkly. You'll develop some technique after a few nails so don't worry too much about it initially. Make sure to apply the top coat afterwards otherwise the print will come right off.

And voilà Newspaper Nails :)