Babkul Jeans

Former co-owner and co-founder of True Religion Jeans, Kym Gold, has launched a new denim brand. Babakul, which means "Hippie" in French, is her newest masterpiece. I had a chance to work on the look book for Fall 2009, doing hair for 4 models. The models did a fabulous job..... check out the website and the ad from the shoot below.......


Babakul Ad: Hair by ValerieNoble.com

My shoot with Photographer Stephanie Matthews

Last month, I got a chance to work with a fabulous photographer, Stephanie Matthews, on an editorial feature that should be out soon. We actually met a few years ago when she rented my studio to do a couple of shoots. So it was a long-awaited pleasure to finally get to work with her on this project. She was able to get the designs of Project Runway semi-finalist Korto Momolu for the models. Here is a little sneak peak at me behind the scenes with one of the models, Hazuki.... before with her short hair and after with big, big hair!

Here are the images from the shoot on the Chinese Laundry blog..... Stephanie did a fantatic job......


Photographer Stephanie Matthews



Valerie and model Hazuki, before.



Valerie and model Hazuki, after.

Dimitry L.'s Magazine Interview

My favorite photographer, Dimitry L., was interviewed by August magazine and this is the article. Now he can really say he is an international sensation!!


Dimitry L. for August Magazine

Behind the Scenes with my friend TJ

Last week I went and saw my all -time favorite singer, Rachelle Ferrell at the Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood. She was amazing as usual and after 20 years of following her and seeing her perform, I am still amazed. After the show I chatted with her sound engineer, Terry Jackson (TJ), well-known as being one of the best sound men in the business. You name an artist, he has probably worked on their album or tour. He invited me to come and hang for a bit at the rehearsal of the new EWF / Chicago tour. I love music and to see my favorite group behind the scenes was a blast. Thanks a million to my friend, TJ, for the VIP treatment.


Valerie and TJ at the mixing board

Celebrity Trainer Valerie Waters

This is behind the scenes picture of Valerie Water's photo shoot for her new "I want my Bikini Body" workout. I got a chance to meet Celebrity Trainer, Valerie Waters, last week at a commercial shoot. We hit if off and she asked me do her and her models' hair and make-up for her new workout. Valerie is the creator of the Valslide and is regularly featured on Access Hollywood and E! News. She is the first person called by Hollywood’s elite when they need to either get in shape or stay that way. I use my Valslides to keep me in shape when I can't get to the gym.


(L-R), Model: Courtney, Celeb Trainer: Valerie Waters

Shine on Me.....

I finally had a chance to go to UCLA's yearly, Festival of Books. If you love books like I do, it is a not to be missed festival. Along with lots of books, there were different stages with music, cooking demonstrations, kid's entertainment, poetry readings and more. Some of Saturday's celebrity authors that were on hand to speak and sign books were, Tori Spelling, Alyssa Milano, Tom Bergeron and Bob Barker.

I, however, was most excited about my Bay Area friend, Dexter Vizinau, coming to LA and doing a book signing for his book, Shine on Me. It is an amazing story about his Mother and how she raised both him and his brother, in spite of being blind. It was great to see Dexter in action and I was able to get a picture with him. Knowing Dexter, this will be made into a movie so I will keep you posted.


Shine on Me by Dexter Vizinau


Dexter in action signing books



Dexter and Valerie