Anyone who knows me as a hairstylist, knows that I love big hair. I learned to do big elaborate hairdos, as a teen and even though they are not in style much anymore, I still love to create these looks. So about 2 months ago, DimitryL. and I shot our fave model, Courtney. And I made the hair big!! So I was thrilled to see that my vision is right on track with the new W Magazine cover out this month with Anne Hathaway and a similar hairstyle.
October W Magazine
Anne Hathaway, October W Magazine
Anne Hathaway, October W MagazineNow, here are the pictures that DimitryL. and I came up with 2 months ago. I'll let you decided which series you like better.... hee hee Courtney did an amazing job and her stylist friend, Victoria pulled some amazing vintage outfits.
Model: Courtney
Model: Courtney
Model: CourtneyBig Thanks to my buddy, Stylist Chris M. for the W Magazine pictures.......
A month ago, I had the chance meet the Literary Fashionista, Kanani, at the Glam God viewing party. We quickly became friends and chatted about the business of beauty. She told me about her blog and I recognized her blog from Chris M.'s introduction. By the end of the evening she said she would love for me to answer the "23" a questionnaire for Fashion Professionals on her blog. So here are my answers......
I also wanted to include this picture which was taken last year, of 2 of my favorite people...my parents. I believe it was my Dad's 80th birthday and he took us to dinner.
Valerie, Dad and Mom
I'm a film buff and love to go to film festivals when I get a chance. Last year my girlfriends and I went to the ABFF. We saw several good movies over that weekend but the last movie we saw, Gordon Glass, turned out to also be our favorite. We loved the story and found out that the main character, Omar Benson Miller, was also the writer and director. I had never heard of Omar and was so impressed that this (I thought) newcomer, could do such a great job. Imagine my delight when I met him at an industry party. I ran up to him ranting and raving about his movie, Gordon Glass. He was so nice and allowed me take a picture with him. He said that he had 2 new projects coming out and it turns out to be Spike Lee's, Miracle at St. Anna (I loved his role as "Train" the Chocolate Giant) and the first black Heisman trophy winner movie, The Express. Congratulations to Omar and I'm looking forward to his future projects...
Omar Benson Miller and Valerie
My friend, hot new actress, Francia Raisa, is the bad girl in ABC's new summer hit "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." I have to say that I am hooked on the show. She was on hand for Disney And ABC's "TCA - All Star Party." I did her make-up, of course........
Francia also had a nice article in Valley Life Magazine. Dimitry L did the photo and yours truly did the Hair and Make-up.......
Francia in Valley Life Magazine
My friend, Stylist Chris Mannor, has jumped in with both feet into the world of reality TV. He is one of the stylists vying for the top prize on Vivica Fox's new VH1 show, Glam God. We had a chance to view the first episode and it was filled with lots of action as Chris' group wound up in the bottom 2. He narrowly escaped being sent home......so I have to watch next week to see how he redeems himself. In the meantime- check out his hilarious blog.
Chris M and Dimitry L at the Glam God viewing party
Dimitry L and Valerie at the Glam God viewing party
The Literary Fashionista,
Kanani, Chris M., Valerie and Dimitry L. at the Glam God viewing party
Krista and her stylist, Rachel Zimmerman, came up with this fabulous look for her to try......The results, with photography by DimirtryL., were amazing. Check out more images on my website under doubles.
Model: Krista
