LA Direct Magazine Fashion Spread for December

Here is the opener for the December issue of the LA Direct Magazine fashion spread I did with photographer Dimitry L. We shot this in downtown LA and the model, Xian, was amazing. For the complete spread, check out my site.

The Olly Girls

I had a chance to work with The Olly girls from E! television's #1 show, Sunset Tan, on a 6 page fashion spread for LA Direct Magazine. We actually met a while ago when they came to visit Sam Sarpong when we (DimitryL. and I) were doing a shoot with Sam at my studio. We shot the LA Direct spread at Seven in Hollywood and had a blast. The girls are really funny and are enjoying their popularity as Sunset Tan's dynamic duo.....stay tuned to see if they get re-hired.



(L-R): Molly, Valerie, Holly

Marlena Shaw and Me

A few months ago, my friend, photographer Alan Mercer and I had a chance to work with the legendary singer, Marlena Shaw!! She was performing in San Diego at this great supper club called Anthology.

We met with Miss Shaw before her gig and had breakfast with her and then did a quick photo shoot. What an amazing woman.....she was warm and funny, and captivated us with stories about some of her great adventures through the years in the music industry. Check out her site for more info on her available music. Many thanks to Alan for thinking of me for the shoot. It was a fantastic experience I will never forget.

©Alan Mercer, Make-up: Valerie


Me and Miss Shaw at the end of the shoot!


Valerie and Miss Marlena Shaw

"Virgin Love" a musical commedia

Ricardo Montalban Repertory Theatre Company presents:
Tim Groff's Virgin Love.
Directed by Felipe Alejandro, Produced by David Llauger-Meiselman, lyrics by Tim Groff and music by A. Torres-Salazar

Poster Art by Lawrence S. Smilgys

This is the Poster for the play that I am currently working on. It is hilarious take love on the mythical island of Latinia. I designed the make-up and my friend, Bryson Conley, designed all the hair. If you are in Los Angeles, come and enjoy a funny ensemble play.

Click here for a sneak preview.....

Opening night is Friday October 26th and runs for 4 weekends (Thurs.- Sunday) Tickets are available from tix.com or call 323 461-0663. Hope to see you there!!


The Hair and Make-up Crew behind the Scenes at Virgin Love


Rochelle, Valerie, Bryson

Dimitry and I at Sterling Williams Benefit Fashion Show

I never go out any more....I don't know when that happened but.....oh well I finally got a chance to go out when Dimitry and I were invited to the hot club, Social, in Hollywood for a Sterling Williams benefit fashion show. It was fun to be out and about with the who's who of Hollywood for this cool event benefiting Aids awareness.


Dimitry L. and I at Social in Hollywood



Dimitry L. and designer Sterling Williams at Social in Hollywood



Designer Sterling Williams and I at Social in Hollywood

One Model 2 looks

This was a fun shoot Dimitry and I did with model, Julie Pham. I love the black outfit and she added this little hat that made the look. Dimitry always comes up with great locations and found this cool sign to shoot next to.


Dimitry and Julie


The final Look.


Model: Julie, Hair/Make-up: valerienoble.com
©DimitryL.com

Here I am with Julie again and by using a wig we changed her look, totally. If you see the pictures side by side, you can barely tell it's the same girl. I love doing quick changes like that.


Me and Julie in hair/make-up.

This is such a cool look!



Model: Julie, Hair/Make-up: valerienoble.com
©DimitryL.com