Karen Walker

I've been a big fan of Karen Walker eyewear ever since my first visit to New Zealand in 2004.
I've accumulated several of her sunglasses and her latest batch for AW 2011 collection . . . I'm obsessed with the two above!!!!

NYFW 2011 Highlights!

Basically, American designers are inspired by AMERICA!

Daniel Palillo

I am Daniel Palillo's biggest fan!!
I found some of his collection being sold at the Weekday store in Stockholm and ever since then . . . I fell in love with his collection!!
I can't wait to get a hold of some of his latest pieces for A/W 11!!

Lea T. on Oprah

a more intimate interview about Lea T. on Oprah!

Fun Fact: Coca-Cola

If you want to make your own batch of this popular soft drink . . . here's the recipe:

The recipe:

Fluid extract of Coca: 3 drams USP
Citric acid: 3 oz
Caffeine: 1 oz
Sugar: 30 (unclear quantity)
Water: 2.5 gal
Lime juice: 2 pints, 1 quart
Vanilla: 1 oz
Caramel: 1.5 oz or more for color

The secret 7X flavor (use 2 oz of flavor to 5 gals syrup):
Alcohol: 8 oz
Orange oil: 20 drops
Lemon oil: 30 drops
Nutmeg oil: 10 drops
Coriander: 5 drops
Neroli: 10 drops
Cinnamon: 10 drops

Not sure if it's the real thing . . . but you be the judge and do it yourself . . . if not, just buy at your local supermarket . . . but it's fun to experiment and see what you can come up with . . . maybe you'll discover another soft drink????

Rad by Rad Hourani

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MM6 Maison Martin Margiela x Opening Ceremony

FREAKING THE SH-- OUT U GUISE OMG OMG OMG!!!!
First look of the collaboration! But, is it better to get the real thing???

Bernhard Willhelm A/W 2012

Quote Du Jour

I really don't understand the idea of a celebrity stylist. Is it a real job? I know there's unemployment, but frankly the railways need to be fixed too. Elizabeth Taylor was never told what to wear or paid to carry a certain handbag. I was sort of out of the world for 15 years when I was married. And now that I'm back in it, there are all these new things. The power of the stylist is an entirely new concept to me. -- Daphne Guinness

NYFW 2011 Schedule

Full Schedule New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011

Thursday February 10, 2011


9:00 AM Nicholas K
9:30-10:30 AM Porter Grey
10:00 AM BCBGMAXAZRIA
11:00 AM Richard Chai
1:00 PM Duckie Brown

3:00 PM Luca Luca

3:30-4:30 PM Mara Hoffman

4:00 PM Tadashi Shoji

6:00 PM Eva Minge

7:00 PM Christian Siriano
8:30-9:30 PM W Hotels Global Glam
9:00 PM Irina Shabayeva

Friday February 11, 2011


9:00 AM Ruffian

9:30-10:30 AM Tess Giberson
11:00 AM Perry Ellis
12:00 PM Farah Angsana
1:30-2:30 PM Buckler

2:00 PM Rebecca Taylor

5:30-6:30 PM Tommy Hilfiger Men’s

6:30-7:30 PM Tommy Hilfiger Men’s

6:00 PM Nicole Miller
6:30-7:30 PM Joy Cioci
7:00 PM Cynthia Rowley

8:00 PM Academy of Art University
9:00 PM Venexiana

Saturday February 12, 2011


10:30-11:30 AM Binetti
11:00 AM Jill Stuart

12:00 PM Prabal Gurung
2:00 PM ADAM
2:30-3:30 PM MANDY COON
3:00 PM Vivienne Tam
4:00 PM Mik Cire

6:00 PM Charlotte Ronson
7:00 PM G-Star RAW
9:00 PM Toni Francesc

Sunday February 13, 2011


10:00 AM Derek Lam
10:30-11:30 AM Timo Weiland
11:00 AM Lela Rose
1:00 PM DKNY
2:00 PM Calvin Klein Collection Men’s

2:15 PM Tory Burch

2:30-3:30 PM Yoana Baraschi
3:00 PM Max Azria
4:00 PM Diane von Furstenberg
5:00 PM CYNTHIA STEFFE

5:00 PM Y-3
6:00 PM Carmen Marc Valvo
7:00 PM Custo Barcelona
7:30-8:30 PM Behnaz Sarafpour
8:00 PM Tommy Hilfiger

9:00 PM Zang Toi

Monday February 14, 2011


9:00 AM Jenny Packham
9:30- 10:30 AM Callula Lillibelle
10:00 AM Carolina Herrera
11:00 AM Carlos Miele
1:00 PM Tracy Reese

2:00 PM Donna Karan New York

3:00 PM Monique Lhuillier
5:00 PM pamella roland
6:00 PM Betsey Johnson
6:00 PM Chado Ralph Rucci
7:00 PM Mackage

Tuesday February 15, 2011

9:00 AM Rebecca Minkoff
9:30-10:30 AM Trias
10:00 AM Badgley Mischka

11:00 AM Vera Wang

1:00 PM Jen Kao
1:00 PM Diesel Black Gold
1:30-3:30 PM Bibhu Mohapatra
2:00 PM Hervé Léger by Max Azria
3:00 PM Dennis Basso
6:00 PM J. Mendel
7:00 PM Tibi
7:30-8:30 PM Frank Tell
8:00 PM Narciso Rodriguez

Wednesday February 16, 2011


9:00 AM Yigal Azrouël

9:30-10:30 AM Domenico Vacca
10:00 AM Michael Kors

11:00 AM Nanette Lepore
1:00 PM Herchcovitch;Alexandre
1:30-2:30 PM Adrienne Vittadini

3:00 PM Milly by Michelle Smith

4:00 PM Helen Yarmak
5:00 PM CHRISTIAN COTA
6:00 PM Anna Sui
6:30-7:30 PM Odd Molly
7:00 PM Elie Tahari

Thursday February 17, 2011


9:00 AM General Idea
10:00 AM Ralph Lauren
11:00 AM Ralph Lauren
1:00 PM Ports 1961
2:00 PM Calvin Klein Collection Women’s
3:00 PM Calvin Klein Collection Women’s
6:00 PM Elene Cassis

7:00 PM Naeem Khan

7:30-8:30 PM LUBLU Kira Plastinina

8:00 PM L.A.M.B.
9:00 PM IVANAhelsinki

Fur Specs

My obsession for Fall 2011: Givenchy fur trimmed glasses!
I hope it's not just a runway piece . . . cuz I will give my right arm to have these glasses!!!

Lea T.

What an amazing story!
Watch and listen . . .

NOWNESS

NOWNESS: The Story Continues on Nowness.com.

JUST WATCH . . . THIS IS THE FUTURE!

Linda Evangelista in Versace

I just wanted to take a break from all these current fashion shows . . . and give homage to two of my inspirations in fashion . . . Gianni Versace and Linda Evangelista!
I swear, I grew up looking at these ads in the early '90s . . . who knew that I will end up in fashion! But, I did and luvin' it!

Thierry Mugler

MUGLER
Men's ready to wear collection

F/W 2011-12

Anatomy of Change

Debut collection under the creative direction of Nicola Formichetti

music director Lady Gaga
www.mugler.com

Invitations

I was so late in requesting press passes for the shows in Paris, yet I got some . . . thank god!

Backstage at Givenchy

What a whirlwind week I have had . . . buying a ticket to Paris two days before I leave to get to see my friend walk for Givenchy! Yup, I chaperoned Jeremy around Paris and also accompanied him to the Givenchy show . . . I got to hang out backstage and I took some snaps of what it is to be backstage! It was super quiet in the beginning . . . the first group of models were the ones that came first . . . which were the models that were exclusive to do the show . . . that included Jeremy. So, we were there for like 5 hours up until the other models who did previous runways start arriving . . . and then controlled chaos started arising . . . I saw Carine Roitfeld (which we actually had eye contact) and the creative director himself, Riccardo Tisci.
It was unfortunate that the show ran late and the audience had to wait 90 minutes for the show to start!! And yes, there was a blackout right before the show started . . . which was another 20 minute wait!! Some people actually walked out . . . but when it did start . . . the boys looked great and I swear, it was worth the wait!!!
Hope you enjoy the video footage of the rehearsal that I did and the Hipstamatic snaps I did backstage . . . I didn't want to break out my actual camera . . . since I'm there just to be a model handler!!!

Kris Van Assche for Eastpak

I'll take the over the shoulder satchel, please!

Willy Vanderperre

I live for his videos!! It's so . . . surreal . . .
I wish I could make videos like this!!!

PRADA Dance

I simply adore this collection . . . Chiquita Banana with platform oxford espadrilles!!!
I can't wait to get a hold of those shoes!!!

Face Painting

I am such a fan of Paul Rowland's art direction and photography.
His latest project, Ford Models' NYFW show package . . . primitive face painting meets goth . . . which for me is always a good reference!!!
LUV LUV LUV!!!

Issue 4: THE ANTI ISSUE

After a brief hiatus, we are back again!!
Finally getting to work on our next issue . . .
I covered Paris Fashion Week . . . will post those pix up soon . . . but for now, I'll leave you with our PROMO AD for our next issue!
I shot Sebastian Sauve in Paris on Monday for our next issue . . . so stay tuned!!!

Raf Simons S/S 11

Raf Simons S/S 11 Casting from models.com on Vimeo.

Karen Elson

KIWI ISSUE 1/1/11

After all the anticipation, the 3rd issue of LUTEFISK is finally here!!!!
check it out!!!
www.lutefiskmagazine.com
Thanks to everyone that was involved!!!
SPREAD THE WORD AROUND!!!