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Mar 06 2014

We, The Timeless

Menswear is timeless. Golden Rules like; wide lapels mean a wide tie, brown shoes mean a brown belt, and the tie bar goes between the third and fourth button, those have been around for years. We, the Timeless was created to help you incorporate those golden rules into your lifestyle and maybe even teach you how to bend some of those rules.

So whether you are in need of some pointers in the mens fashion world or maybe you have a man in your life that could use some help in that department, go check out: We, The Timeless

Special thanks to co-founders Curtis and Graeme Drummond for letting me be a part of their journey, photographing them and their clothing.

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Tagged Fashion, fashion photography, mens fashion, mens lifestyle blog, mens photography, mens winter fashion, menswear blogger, Photography, suit and tie, vanessa petays, we the timeless

Mar 06 2012

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ASYCC 2nd Annual Prom Expo and Fashion Show

Jenn’s not the only one who got backstage to a fashion show this February! Allyn Scott Youth and Community Center held their 2nd Annual Prom Expo and Fashion Show on the 25th. Students from 7 local high schools braved the runway to raise money for ASYCC programs. Don’t you love when fashion and goodwill team up?

A HUGE thanks to these businesses…

Makeup: Sara Nichols and Sheri Braun, Arbonne Consultants

Hair: Monica Burch of Bliss Salon

Spray Tan: Kylee Warren of Beautifully Bronze

Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse

Dresses: David’s Bridal and JCPenney

My hardworking pal Esperanza Arellano, President of the Allyn Scott Youth & Community Center Board of Directors and I, enjoying ourselves a little too much!

For some of the girls who finished up quickly from hair and makeup, we went outside for a few shots. Time only allowed for 3 of the girls but I’m so glad we did! I’ll have to admit this was one of my favorite moments of the night.

Tagged Allyn Scott Youth and Community Center, Arbonne, ASYCC, Beautifully Bronze, Bliss Salon, David's Bridal, Esperanza Arellano, jcpenney prom dresses, Kylee Warren, Men's Wearhouse, Monica Burch, Sara Nichols, sheri braun

Feb 26 2012

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It is amazing how fast things can change in the modeling industry. One year you are the girl next door American model Karlie Kloss walking in NYFW…the next, a Supermodel and Victoria Secret model, Karlie Kloss, who is too huge to walk in NYFW! Male model favorite Sean O’Pry mentioned that this may be his last year walking runway, as he is getting too old (he is only 22!). Our blog posts about models are always our most popular posts (and don’t worry folks…we DON’T know WHO you are or where you are come from…so creep on our site and creep often!). Here are some of my favorite models from this season’s fashion week.

Candice Swanepoel ranked #18 by Models.com, best know for Victoria’s Secret fame.

Daphne Groeneveld ranked #8

Aline Webber ranked #33

Hanne Gaby Odiele ranked #27

American model Sessilee Lopez

Frida Gustavsson ranked #17

Jourdan Dunn ranked #13

American model Andie Arthur

Sui He ranked #19

Juju Ivanyuk and Anabela Belikova

Xiao Wen Ju ranked #50

Daiane Conterato

Ginta Lapina ranked #34

Irina Kulikova

Joan Smalls ranked #4

Colinne Michaelis

I wish I had another blog of the male hotties from Fashion Week….but unfortunately I didn’t see any! I guess just the timing of the shows–and the days I attended didn’t work out. Too bad. So let me just add a photo of my favorite male model of all time….

Tagged Aline Webber, Anabela Belikova, Andie Arthur, Candice Swanepoel, Colinne Michaelis, Daiane Conterato, Daphne Groeneveld, fashion models, Frida Gustavsson, Ginta Lapina, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Irina Kulikova, Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn, Juju Ivanyuk, Models, Models at Prabul Gurang, runway, runway models, Sessilee Lopez, Sui He, Victoria's Secret, Xiao Wen Ju

Feb 25 2012

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Fall Fashion Week Adventures, Day 3!

My third and final day at NY Fashion Week consisted of 2 big shows…Tracy Reese and Diane Von Furstenberg. I always love a Diane show, it always brings out a variety of interesting people.

And so…back to regular life…back to trips to the park and drinking juicy juice….and just 6 months to convince one (or more) sisters to come for September Fashion Week!!

Beautiful people leaving Tracy Reese:

TV Personality Louise Roe-I just had to show her cute little outfit!

Kate Mara: So I have to admit, I had no idea who this “Kate” was and had to google her once I got home. Interestingly she is from Bedford, NY–just 30 mins away from where we live. Her Great grandfather was the founder of the NY Giants, which explains why people were commenting to her about the Giants winning the superbowl. Also…her sister is much talked about Rooney Mara-of Dragon Tattoo, who knew!?

Canadian Actress Shenae Grimes (of 90210)…she had fans (even crying fans?!) waiting for her. Weird, no?

Nikki Reed…again

Model Selita Ebanks and boyfriend Terrence J (host of BET’s 106+Park). Cutest couple!!!

Lovely to see the beautiful socialite Tinsley Mortimer again-heading into Custo Barcelona.

Random sighting…Sandra Bernhart

Former SuperModel Beverly Johnson.

More beautiful people attending the Diane Von Furstenberg Show.

Editor in Chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour.

The beautiful Barbara Walters-she is seriously so rad…I can’t even explain!

Actress Molly Sims, rockin the pregnant glow!

Oscar DeLaRenta

Diane Sawyer

Making grey hair look good, Bravo’s Andy Cohen

Designer/stylist Rachel Zoe and her husband TV personality Rodger Berman. Their baby is the same age as Dre, so Rodger and I had a little chat about our dear sweet babies…how they are crawling and getting into absolutely everything! Yes, hoping for a playdate soon;)

Editor of Marie Claire Joanna Coles, recently seen on Project Runway All Stars as the designer’s mentor.

Marie Claire Fashion Director and Project Runway judge, Nina Garcia.

The beautiful Coco Rocha…what show didn’t she attend!?

Fashion Blogger Bryan Boy.

And last of all, one of my favorite fashion bloggers (and total gentleman) Karl-Edwin Guerre. This guy is one cool cat.

Tagged 90210, Andy Cohen, Anna Wintour, Barbara Walters, bloggers, bryan boy, Canada, Diane Sawyer, Diane von Furstenberg, Fashion, Joanna Coles, Kate Mara, Lincoln Center, Louise Roe, Marie Claire, MB fashion Week, MBFW, mercedes benz Fashion week, Model Selita Ebanks, Molly Sims, New York, New York City, New York Fashion Week, nikki reed, Nina Garcia, Oscar DeLaRenta, Project Runway, Rachel Zoe, Rodger Berman, Sandra Bernhart, Shenae Grimes, Terrence J, Tinsley Mortimer, tracy reese, Vogue

Feb 24 2012

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Behind the scenes at Porter Grey

Backstage at Porter Grey!!!

For those of you unfamiliar with this line, Porter Grey is an American contemporary sportswear line, founded and run by sisters Kristen and Alexandra O’Neill.

I love this photo…I think that being backstage is so glamorous! The models, the clothes, the designers, celebs etc. But while that is all true…some parts are simply not so fun. It’s cold. It’s boring as you wait for the next look to get ready. The reporters and photographers are always bumping into each other or getting into each others shot. It’s very small with a hundred people all crowding in. And everyone thinks THEIR job is the most important one of all…PR, security, papps, models etc… ANYWAYS….I love the reality of this picture….two cold and uncomfortable, bored models amongst all the chaos.

The hair team was led by Rebecca Naftzger for Cutler. “She blow-dried the models’ hair with a round brush and curled it with a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron while leaving out the ends. It created this big subtle wave, which complemented the clothes perfectly.”

Hairstylists lead by Rebecca Naftzger

Jose Rivera,the makeup artist leading the Sephora PRO Beauty team emphasized clean skin; wind-blown cheeks to indicate an outdoorsy, ready-to-face-the-elements strength; a rich and saturated black lash line and an understated and deconstructed lip look with scattered golden shimmer.