I love surfing the web and discovering cool items, recipes, fashion, make-up, etc. This weekend for LA's Carmageddon (The 405 freeway was closed for the weekend) I had a chance to stay home and do some surfing. There are some really great bloggers out there sharing fabulous tips and surprises. Here are my summer picks....
I am counting the days until the opening of the movie "The Help," co-starring my friend, Octavia Spencer as Minny. I met Octavia over 5 years ago when we were both working on a Comedy Central show that she co-starred in called "Halfway Home." Now, years later, it is so exiting to see Octavia in a hot new film and her picture on the poster and books! I am so proud ofOctaviaand can't wait to see the film. P.S. I had a chance and was thrilled to meet co-star Viola Davis and Kathryn Stockett(writer) at the press junket.... Be sure to check out "The Help,"opening on August, 10th.
One of my favorite sites is Stylelikeu, a style blog that celebrates the individuality of one's personal style. You get to see a variety of people and check out their closets and find out their feelings on why they wear what they wear. I love the inspirational stories of people who dare to be different regardless of age, size, gender...... Check out this video of one of my favorite inspirationsIlona Royce Smithkin ....
I have known for a while that I have a gluten intolerance (which for me also includes rice and pasta). So, I am always looking for ways to get a rice or pasta alternative. I have discovered Quinoa and have started to experiment with it. The bloggers at OurBestBites.com have a great recipe for cooking Quinoa....check it out
For the last year and a half, photographer, Dimitry Loiseauand I have been publishing our own magazine (Regard Magazine). It started as a way to give fashion designers some visibility but has now turned into a fashion and celebrity editorial book. My hat goes off to the extreme talent that is Dimitry, as he photographs and often styles all of our editorials. I, of course, do all the hair and make-up and we have been lucky enough to work with some fabulous celebs along the way.
Check out our current issue, withKarina Smirnoff(This season's winner of Dancing with the Stars) on the cover. The issues are always available to view anytime on-line (don't forget to look at the past issues) and can be ordered as a coffee table magazine. And be sure to check out the blog for current fashion trend reports and behind the scenes videos of all of our photoshoots.
The new exciting issue 7 of REGARD Magazinefeaturing the talented Gilles Marini is now available to view online.Gillesis currently playing Luc on ABC’s hit family drama, "Brothers & Sisters" and is also well-known for his second-place finish on season eight of "Dancing with the Stars." Gilles is featured in a gorgeous editorial, find out how this actor makes it all happen.
This is the Men's issue and the celebrity editorials include:
Gilles Marini (Currently on ABC's "Brothers and Sister" - Template of a Gentleman Cory Hardrict (Star of the spring blockbuster, "Battle: Los Angeles) - Ready for Battle Dmitry Chaplin (Dancer on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars") - Dancing with Stars Louise Roe (Host of CW's makeover show"Plain Jane" - She's No Plain Jane Tim Griffin (Star of the upcoming movie "Super 8") - Dapper in Franklin + Gower Virginia Williams (Star of USA's new hit, "Fairly Legal") - Fairly Legal Matt Barnes (Los Angeles Laker) - The Man Behind Elusion Sydne Summer (Top fashion blogger and contributor to Style.com) - Fashion 101 in Session Ross Thomas (Star in new movie "Soul Surfer" - Gets Smart in Caulfield Prep Noel Fisher (Star of the spring blockbuster, "Battle: Los Angeles and the upcoming "Twilight" movies - No Shame in his Game Mauricio Umansky (High-end Beverly Hills Realtor, with appearnces on "Million Dollar Listing" -Business as Usual
Be sure to check out Regard Magazine online for all the exciting editorials...
One of my favorite LA designers, Dalia MacPhee, did a fabulous interview for Entertainment Tonight, Canada. This Canadian native has taken Los Angeles by storm....and when it comes to the Hollywood A-list finding the perfect Red Carpet look, Dalia MacPhee is the answer. Here are a few images that showcase her gowns from our editorials from RegardMag.com(issue #2 and issue #4)..... Check out her interview below.......
I've been really busy lately, working on the editorial spreads for the October 2010 issue of Regard Magazine. I love, love, love doing editorial photoshoots and with this issue we had a chance to work with some great celebs from Dancing with the Stars, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and new Victoria Secret model, Kylie Bisutti. Here is a sneak peak of me doing my thing behind the scenes......
