Computer nerd with a fashionable twist
Tilda Swinton is divine in the Chanel Pre Fall 2013 Ad Campaign. I’m really attracted to this ad campaign because one it’s Tilda and the Chanel Paris-Edimbourg show was absolutely brilliant.
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May 29, 1873 is the date Levi’s introduced their iconic 501s to the world. Like many people, Levi’s 501 jeans had a place in their young adulthood. They were the jeans of choice and people happily shunned the lowly zipper for buttons. Levi’s asked me to take part in their campaign called “501® Interpretationâ€. The campaign aims to celebrate the unique range of personal style from across the world. They invited Canadian media and style icons to pose for photos which will be considered for a limited-edition Levi’s 501 album. The album will feature 140 of the best photos taken from across the world. Of course, I accepted as I love getting in front of a camera with a professional photographer and make up artist.
The shoot took place in a great room at The Drake Hotel and my task was to show how I styled my 501s. Levi’s sent me with a pair of 501 cut off denim shorts which I’m completely in love with. My thirties has until this point been 501 free for some reason. I paired the shorts with a Clover Canyon top, Jenny Bird Jewellery (earrings and ring) and Aldo Sandals. This is a typical weekend summer look for me. You can check out all the shots from the shoot in the slideshow below.
I’m very happy with the results. We’ll see if I make the cut for the limited edition book.
images: courtesy of Levi’s
The editorial shots for the MAC cosmetics are always great. The Year of the Snake collection shots are just so beautiful. I’m really enamoured with this beauty shot. Everything about it is just perfect.
The snake-inspired collection is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes. Beauty powder illuminates the skin, eye shadow creates striking contrasts and pigments intensify the effect. Zoom lash adds definition and powerpoint eye pencil defines a razor-sharp line. Lipsticks quiver with lustre and m·a·c’s exclusive packaging slithers with chic – featuring beauty powder, lipsticks and eye shadows embossed with a gorgeous snake design.
The collection is on sale now and is available at MAC stores and online. The Year of the Snake collection includes eye shadow, pigment, lipstick, eye pencil, beauty powder and mascara options. The price range is $18 – $29.
images: courtesy of MAC
I’m in the current issue of Worn Journal. It’s been out since November but I’m only getting around to posting about it now. In June, I got an email from Serah-Marie asking if she could feature me in Worn’s hair issue. As you can imagine, I was a little perplexed at why I would be included. She explained that the piece would be feature on people with interesting hair styles. Accompanying the photos would be an interview with questions related to hair and identity. I said yes without question because it’s Worn Journal and it’s a great topic that my (lack of) hair could contribute to.
The talented Lainee Dee did my makeup before I ventured to the Worn Journal offices to meet the photographer, Brittany Lucas. I brought a few different outfits to choose from for the shoot but the final decision was the Smythe Warbler Tribute Blazer, earring by Eliza Kozurno and a leather Tshirt by Danier. It was late July when this photo was taken and it was roasting outside. With the leather and the blazer on I’m surprised my makeup isn’t’ running all over the place in this shot. Brittany and I went into the alley by the office and took a number of shots against different garage doors and using different angles and mostly stoic facial expressions. I’ve always said I’m terrible at the model scowl, this photo proves me wrong. Smiling comes so naturally to me but it’s nice to see I can do the complete opposite too. I’m pretty much in love with the photo. It turned out better than I could have ever dreamed. Lainee and Brittany did a fantastic job of making me look great. I’m giving myself a pat on the back for the kick ass styling 🙂
Now your probably curious about my interview. Well, you’ll have to grab yourself a copy of Worn Journal Issue 15 to read it. The issue is fantastic overall and you should probably buy a copy anyways. It’s available online at wornjournal.com or in person at a whole ton of places in the city and beyond.
Thank you Worn Journal.
The October 2012 issue of Harper’s Bazaar China had a beautiful Parisian themed editorial with model Miao Bin Si. For the 26th anniversary of the magazine they fly to Paris for this retro style editorial.
I love everything about this editorial. The makeup is perfect and I love seeing the stylist create classic looks using current designers.
Photograher: Yin Chao
Model: Miao Bin Si
Makeup: Bon and Wang Qian
Stylist: Fan Xiaomu and Gugu
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I’m in love with the Ornate Expectations editorial in FT.com’s How to Spend It magazine. It gets all baroque crazy with the season’s trend and lots of antiques.
I’ve included my favourite shots from the editorial here but you can see the entire shoot Howtospendit.ft.com. It’s worth pursuing just for the information about all the items in each of the shots.
View the complete Ornate Expectations editorial at How To Spend it Magazine.
Photographer: Andrew Yee
Models: Nina Porter, Laura O’Grady, Louisa Facchino-Stack, Mary Ballantyne, Edda Oscars, Kiera, Elenor Hayes and Sam Rollinson
Stylist: Damian Foxe
Hair by Ernest Montenovo
Makeup by James O’Riley
images: howtospendit.ft.com
I’m dying to get my hands on the September 2012 issue of Vogue Paris. There are some great editorials in the magazine and my favourite is Le Noir Partie 2 with Suvi Koponen.
This editorial is just so striking. It’s got that creepy gothic feel happening.
This is my favourite shot. I find it a bit unsettling with her face covered.
Photographer: Mert & Marcus
Model: Suvi Koponen
Styling: Joe McKenna
Hair: Garren & Daniel Martin
Make-Up: Lucia Pieroni
Nails: Lorraine Griffin
images: thefashionspot.com
Sølve Sundsbø creates a beautiful editorial spread with model Cara Delevingne for the December 2011 issue of Vogue China.
Photographer: Sølve Sundsbø
Model: Cara Delevingne
Magazine: Vogue China, December 2011
Makeup: Polly Osmond
Hair: Shon
Stylist: Nicoletta Santoro, Vogue China fashion editor
images: fashiongonerogue.com
The colours in this editorial for Dazed & Confused’s July 2011 issue are so rich.  The flowers are a perfect backdrop for the colourful clothing worn by model Lisanne de Jong. The editorial was shot by Viviane Sassen.
Some people in The Fashion Spot forums were complaining that Lisanne’s face was covered in most shots. I thought it was refreshing that her face wasn’t the focus of the shots. Â It brought the clothing details to the forefront.
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I’m not going to get all analytical about this shoot, the fashion industry and race. I do enough of that outside this space. I’m just going to enjoy this beautiful spread and share it with people.
When I cut my hair many people asked if I would ever go blonde. The answer is no but it looks good here. The contrast is much nicer with her skin tone than mine.
The Black Allure
Ph: Emma Summerton
Stylist: Edward EnninfulModels: Ajak Deng, Chanel Iman, Arlenis Sosa Peña, Jourdan Dunn, Melodie Monrose, Lais Ribeiro, Rose Cordero, Mia Aminata Niaria, Sessilee Lopez, Joan Smalls and Georgie Baddiel
images: thefashionspot.com
Sasha Pivovarova shot this breathtaking editorial for Vogue Paris November 2010 with photographer Mikael Jansson.
I don`t even really like kids in fashion magazines but big sister themed editorial is really sweet. Sasha looks amazing.
images: fashiongonerogue.com
It’s an oldie but a goodie from Sasha Pivovarova.
photographer: Camilla Akrans
stylist: Franck Benhamou
images: Fashion Gone Rogue
Wow, these are stunning shots of Raquel Zimmermann in Vogue Nippon’s October 2010 issue.
Stylist: George Cortina
Photographer: Mario Sorrenti
images: Fashion Gone Rogue
I just love the expression on Coco Rocha’s face in this excerpt from her editorial in October 2010 issue of Elle UK.
Stylist: Anne-Marie Curtis
Photographer: David Vasiljevic
image: Fashion Gone Rogue
This editorial is absolutely stunning. I love the use of the Alexander McQueen’s Plato’s Atlantis spring summer 2010 pieces. It’s quite fitting in this underwater world. Other designers in the editorial include Balmain and Prada.
Photographer: Solve Sundsbo
Styist:George Cortina
Model: Alla Kostromichova
images: the Fashion Spot
The Spring Summer 2010 issue of Gentlewoman Magazine has an interview and photoshoot with designer Phoebe Philo of Céline. This is the debut issue for the magazine.
The Gentlewoman is a new biannual style magazine for a new decade. Featuring inspirational, international women, it pairs ambitious journalism with a sartorial and intelligent perspective on fashion that is focused on personal style – the way women actually look, think and dress.
I really liked the photos taken of Phoebe, she’s just so damn cool.
images: thefashionspot.com
I’m dying.
Dying over this Rose Cordero as Grace spread in the December/January 2009 of Vogue Paris.
If I only had the patience to grow a fade. It would be nice to recreate of these looks.
Photographer is Paola Kudacki and the Stylist is Melanie Huynh.
images the Fashion Spot
Tao Okamoto is quickly joining the ranks of Sasha P in my books. She has the entire November 2009 Vogue Nippon issue to herself.
images: suprememanagement.com and The Fashion Spot
Nothing but hot here. I wonder if I can still find this magazine at chapters.
image: the Fashion Spot
I love the photos in this beauty editorial. Each model has very strong features which make the portraits very compelling.
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Milla And Sasha by Ellen von Unwerth in Vogue Italia July 2009. These two work great together. I’m a Milla fan now, I was always lukewarm to her.
images: the Fashion Spot
Although not part of its cultural tradition, Japan fully embraces the fun – and commercial spirit – of Christmas. As the festive season draws nearer, Monocle’s house model hits the streets to fill his basket for a toasty night with an equally hot companion.
Monocle’s male editorials are my favourite right now. See previous.
Monocle – Inn For A Change, October 2008 – Photographer Seishi Shirakawa
I really liked this fashion editorial for Monocle in the October 2008 edition. I’ve scanned it to share with you. I don’t cover men’s editorial really, but I like this one.
Distill: The best of the international fashion and style press
As its name suggests, Distill is a distillation of the very best fashion and style editorial from across the globe. We have scoured every magazine – from household names to the most obscure titles – in order to showcase the most inspiring content to stimulate you in your work and everyday lives.
Each issue will contain Distill’s selection – made by top creatives from all over the world – of the most beautiful and challenging fashion and style images to appear in print. The international Distill team not only includes those involved in the fashion business but creatives from a wide range of disciplines – all of whom have been chosen for the openness to new ideas and their sensitive understanding of the best visual approaches.
I scanned a few choice editorials.
