Life Update: New Job

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It has been awhile since I gave a life update, and I have some happy news to share with all of you... In addition to styling and my job with AIA Arizona, I've become the new Project Manager for Promise Tangeman Creative. YAY!

I'm so excited about my partnership with Promise. She is a very dear friend and creative genius. It's truly inspiring working alongside her and manage her creative projects such as SiteHouse and custom identity work.

I decided to work with Promise because I very much enjoy organizing, communications and art. I'm finding that being around creative people, no matter what the art form, translates into my love of fashion. I can see architecture and graphic design influences in my tastes, and I think this position will really grow me as a business woman.

Don't worry though, you'll still see me posting about fashion, doing photo shoots, shows, etc. My dreams still remain. You can check out my official interview and announcement on Promise's blog: http://www.promisetangemanblog.com.

You'll also find a couple sneak peaks of some photo shoots I did this summer. More to come. =)

Rouge

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A year ago or so, I did a poll asking my guy friends whether they found red lipstick flattering on women. The overall consensus was that guys didn't like red lipstick and preferred natural colors. Well, after seeing these pictures and pictures of the 2011 spring fashion shows, I say, "Who cares!" Haha. If you don't find red lipstick gorgeous, you're crazy.

Golden Nuggets - Being A Dresser

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Here is another golden nugget I've picked up...I've learned what a dresser is, become one and I'm really enjoying it. A year ago, the closest I had ever been to a fashion show was being in the Madison, Wisconsin West Town Mall during the early 90's and watching models on pedestals stare down at me. The word or title "dresser" meant what I put my clothes in. I had no idea it's also job during fashion shows.

In May, I had my first experience dressing models for Phoenix Fashion week, and I just recently became a regular dresser for The Agency AZ.

It has been such a HUGE learning ground for me as a stylist. I'm learning all of the details that it takes to execute a successful fashion show. Meeting professional models is pretty fun too. You would be surprised how many of them don't plan on having a career in fashion.

Before the model walks the runway the stylist or designer is there to make sure the model is picture perfect, but it's the "speed" dressers that really help the show run smoothly. Before the show starts the dressers make sure the looks are in order, that the clothes are unzipped and easy to get into and take notes from the stylist as to how they want the clothes to be worn.

It's a MAJOR adrenaline rush having a show start and needing models to be in their next look within three or four mintues - jewelry, shoes, tights, etc. It can be extremely chaotic, but it's SO MUCH fun!

After the show, clothes have to be hung back on the hangers, retail tags put back on and everything returned to the store. Whew!

If you're thinking about being involved in fashion, I highly recommend being a dresser. You meet so many people and learn SO MUCH!

Menswear Monday: A 5 Shoe Closet

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As guys, we're fortunate that our shoe situation is a lot more simple than our lady friends'. Shoes for us break down broadly into the categories of dressy and casual, and for many of us, that's as far as we generally think about it. But as we face a range of different social situations and events, it's easy to be left wondering what the best shoe is for that particular occassion. With a carefully curated collection of shoes, you'll have all your bases covered without turning into some chick from Sex In The City.

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Lumber Jack Men

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  Can someone tell me when lumber jack beards became a trend? Billy Reid (who won menswear designer of the year), J. Crew and Urban Outfitters have some major facial hair going on in their catalogs.

I don't mind some decent scruff, but some of these beards are out of control. Maybe I've just missed the boat on this. Do anyone of you guys or gals find lumber jack beards fashion forward?