Frida Gustavsson

 I have been raving about this look for quite some time and even though it has a spring-feel, I would definately wear stuff like that in the summer and maybe even Fall. Soft lace, ruffles, flowy cotton, flower pins, and sunhats are what I think of when I see this editorial. Photographed by Andreas Sjodin for Vogue Nippon.Enjoy and embrace the beautiful flower within you xoxo, Shaina

double trouble

From Caroline and Raquel, and now to Sigrid Agren and Patricia van der Vilet, it appears that the latest issue of Vogue Nippon is filled with amazing twosomes. Photographed by Glen Luchford and styled by Anastasia Barbieri, the two blondes don some of the season’s most notable pieces from Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Bottega Venneta and others in Just the Two of Us.

H&M Summer 2010 Preview

H&M has alway been a favorite of mine especially when top designers like Jimmy Choo and Sonia Rykiel created lines for the store. I remember picking up one of their own magazine/catalogues in the store and it was really interesting. At the time, new years eve was just around the corner and it had articles for party dishes, music ideas, tips on having a good time, and just what is in or out. I was not only surprised but I began to respect H&M a little more. It carries not only trendy, but chic items as well at very affordable prices. If you have not seen Jimmy Choo's line of shoes for H&M, you better check it out!

 
H&M decided to use top models for its upcoming summer 2010 campaign. Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, the all star group features Daria Werbowy, Erin Wasson, Sasha Pivovarova and Julia Stegner in sexy two-piece suits.  

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Abbey Lee Kershaw taps into her inner rock star for spring 2010 campaign of Japanese label, Moussy. Photographed by Terry Richardson, the Aussie stunner has a blasé attitude to match her disheveled look.

Friday Fashion Spotlight: The Earring

Earrings are big bold and beautiful this year as we saw on most of the major runway’s for spring/summer 2010 and it’s another great accessory to make a statement with. In recorded history, earrings have been traced back to the ancient city of Perspolis, Persia, where the illustrations on the walls depict soldiers wearing earrings. During the Roman Empire, jewellery was crafted and worn with gusto as a sign of status and luxury and the earrings were made of shiny materials and gem stones so that they could illuminate the face. The popularity of earrings also largely depended on the fashions that prevailed at the time, today whether the earrings are for pierced ears or clip on’s earrings are always fashionable and they are a hot item. Their made of any number of materials, including plastic, glass, precious stones, beads, and other materials and have become lighter in weight, so if you are one of those people who love to spark up your style and love big earrings this is the year for you.

Photographer Spotlight # 4

Victor De Mello

Photographer Victor De Mello's images you will find an absolute devotion to the power of beauty and shapes. The photographic techniques result in lush, translucent images that are loaded with sensuality emotional presence with focus on line, shape and expression and sometimes with dark messages. His inspiration is deeply rooted in the passionate expressions of Latin culture - classic chastity is mixed with raw sexual power. The results are timeless images but with a touch of the presence that evoke thought. Born in Portugal and moved to Brazil at age 17 were he started his career and now lives and works in London but makes the world his playground. He has become one of the industries most sought after photographers with a reputation for telling story’s through his images.

A Breath of Fresh Hair

sunday shampoo A fresh start: a weekly (any day) detox to rid hair of product residue, hard water minerals, pollutants, you name it. Perfect for product junkies and infrequent washers. (Colored hair beware, this product will fade your color)

gentle shampoo A rich reward for your labors, it moisturizes and adds shine as it gently cleanses - a must for dry, damaged, chemically treated or overstyled hair.

deeep Restore moisture to spring-cleaned locks with this once-a-week protein feast that that softens, smoothes and adds shine - a must for the chemically treated, sun-damaged and undernourished.

Brunette Summer Ombre Hair Color

One of the best times of the year to start getting your hair healthier or wanting to cultivate your own natural hair color through your already existing highlighted or colored hair this summer is with an Ombre approach. The “look” so to speak is and can be a beautiful style, dark-grown out roots worn with confidence also is one of my favourite way’s to help a client go from light blonde shades of highlights to darker tones, caramel’s, light brown’s etc, for a more natural look. And in the summer I hardly ever do lowlights because with the sun they always turn brassy, for me it’s not the best time of the year for lowlights, so ombre hair color is an ideal approach. Whether the ends of the hair are platinum or just simply to light the choice you make for the new hair color put through will determine a bolder or softer end result. The techniques I use to create these types of ombre colored looks are, back combing (coloring the back combed parts) not the typical straight ends, foil or slice highlights. Ombre hair being accidental or deliberate is another raw fresh look with great benefits such as preparing the hair for a new fall look without compromising style.