JUNE 2012

ClarissaBurt

International TOP Model

Tips&Tricks Issue*

Tage Michael

EXECUTIVE  DIRECTORHEALTH  &  BEAUTY  EDITOR

FASHION  DIRECTORGRAPHIC  DESIGNFASHION  BLOGGER

EVENT  COVERAGECOSMETICSCOSMETICS

HAIRFASHION  WRITERPHOTOGRAPHY

FASHIONFASHIONHAIR

EDITOR-­IN-­CHIEF

JUNE 2012

CLARISSA  BURT’S  JOURNEY  TO  ENTREPRENEUR,  TV/VIDEO  PRODUCER,  PUBLIC  SPEAKER,  AUTHOR,  WRITER,  INVENTOR,  AWARD-­WINNING  ACTRESS  AND  ENTERTAINER  HAS  ALL  THE

MAKINGS  OF  A  BEST  SELLING  NOVEL.  AT  18,  CLARISSA  WAS  A  TOP  MODEL  WITH  THE  WILHELMINA  MODELING  AGENCY  IN  

MANHMANHATTAN.  SOON  AFTER  SHE  MOVED  TO  MILAN  AND  QUICKLY  BEGAN  APPEARING  ON  HUNDREDS  OF  MAGAZINE  COVERS.

Modern Designs for the Fashion ForwardBandsByDesign.c!

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Modern Designs for the Fashion ForwardBandsByDesign.c!

Elegance, a beauty that never fades.

Bridal Wear

Visit our web site today for details.

High End FashionCustom Orders

Who Rocked The RunwayTai Closet held their Reboot Fashion Show at the Renaissance

Hotel in downtown Phoenix. They presented their City

Luxury-High Society Grunge Collection among hundreds of

guests in attendance.

FASHION DESIGN

Getting Started

AIMY CORBEIL

AIMY CORBEIL, DESIGNER FOR "FOR THE LOVE OF FABRICS" HAS BEEN SEWING FOR THE MAJORITY OF HER LIFE. WHEN

SHE WAS 8, SHE WAS HELPING HER MOTHER AND BY 10 SHE WAS ENROLLED IN HER FIRST SEWING COURSE WHERE SHE MADE A PAIR OF SHORTS AND A SCRUNCHY. FROM

THERE, SHE WENT ON TO MAKING JUST ABOUT ANYTHING. IT WASN'T UNTIL SHE BECAME A PERFORMING DANCER AT THE AGE OF 19, WHEN SHE WANTED TO START DESIGNING THE AGE OF 19, WHEN SHE WANTED TO START DESIGNING HER COSTUMES BECAUSE SHE COULD NOT AFFORD PRE-‐MADE COSTUMES. NOW, SHE LOVES DESIGNING GOWNS, WHETHER THEY ARE FOR GRADUATIONS OR WEDDINGS. WITH A PASSION FOR BRIGHT AND BOLD COLORS, SHE

WANTS HER CLOTHING TO BE MADE WELL AND FLATTER A WOMAN'S SHAPE. SHE DOESN'T DESIGN FOR THE TALL

AND SKINNY, SHE DESIGNS FOR ALL WOMEN.

Y   You’re  excited,  you’re  tired,  you’re  nervous,  you  hurt.  These  are  just  some  of  the  things  you  will  be  feeling  when  starting  out  as  a  designer  and  you’ve  completed  your  first  collection.  So  now  what  to  do?  Get  it  photographed.Get  it  photographed.  A  properly  done  photograph  will  make  a  big  difference  in  capturing  people’s  at-­tention  with  the  design.  It  also  allows  you  to  commu-­nicate  the  idea  behind  the  design  a  lot  more.    It  can  take  a  beautiful  gown  from  just  that,  to  high-­end  fashion  with  the  right  image.

  It  is  imperative  that  you  find  the  right  photographer  for  your  idea/designs.    How  do  you  do  that?  Well,  in  a  perfect  world,  we  would  all  be  able  to  afford  to  just  open  a  leading  fashion  magazine  and  select  one  of  the  high-­profile  photographers  in  the  industry.  Unfor-­tunately  for  most  of  us  designers,  this  is  not  the  case.  Instead,  log  on  to  Fashion-­Faces.com,  Face-­book,  Model-­Mayhem,  Google..etc.  Search  for  a  photographer  in  your  general  area.  You  will  most  likely  come  up  with  many.  Do  not  choose  the  pho-­tographer  with  the  first  pretty  picture  you  come  across.  Go  to  as  many  of  their  websites  or  fan  pages  as  possible  and  look  through  all  of  the  pic-­tures.  Once  you’ve  narrowed  it  down  to  a  few  that  have  styles  you  like.  Find  out  rates,  some  may  be  out  of  your  budget  (which  is  something  you  should  be  aware  of  when  looking  into  this).  Check  referenc-­es,  try  to  find  someone  who’s  used  them  before  to  make  sure  they  are  professional.  Also,  meet  with  them  in  person,  communicate  your  idea  behind  your  designs.  My  personal  belief  is  a  photographer  who  can  start  coming  up  with  ideas  for  images  that  I  love  just  be  seeing  or  hearing  about  the  colors  and  de-­signs  used  for  the  collection  is  the  one  I  will  use.  

  Next  is  finding  a  model,  or  perhaps  multiple  models,  as  well  as  a  hairstylist  and  make-­up  artist.  This  can  be  done  in  a  very  similar  way  to  finding  a  photographer.  The  extra  aspect  you  have  to  look  out  for  when  it  comes  to  models  is  their  height  and  size,  and  beware,  there  are  many  freelance  models  that  are  not  accurate  with  their  measurements.  I  suggest  meeting  with  them  in  person  and  taking  your  own  meeting  with  them  in  person  and  taking  your  own  measurements,  or  seeking  a  modeling  agency  for  your  model  needs.

  It  should  go  without  saying  that  it  is  very  important  to  discuss  compensation  with  everyone  involved,  so  there  are  so  surprises  on  the  day  of.

Y   You’re  excited,  you’re  tired,  you’re  nervous,  you  hurt.  These  are  just  some  of  the  things  you  will  be  feeling  when  starting  out  as  a  designer  and  you’ve  completed  your  first  collection.  So  now  what  to  do?  Get  it  photographed.Get  it  photographed.  A  properly  done  photograph  will  make  a  big  difference  in  capturing  people’s  at-­tention  with  the  design.  It  also  allows  you  to  commu-­nicate  the  idea  behind  the  design  a  lot  more.    It  can  take  a  beautiful  gown  from  just  that,  to  high-­end  fashion  with  the  right  image.

  It  is  imperative  that  you  find  the  right  photographer  for  your  idea/designs.    How  do  you  do  that?  Well,  in  a  perfect  world,  we  would  all  be  able  to  afford  to  just  open  a  leading  fashion  magazine  and  select  one  of  the  high-­profile  photographers  in  the  industry.  Unfor-­tunately  for  most  of  us  designers,  this  is  not  the  case.  Instead,  log  on  to  Fashion-­Faces.com,  Face-­book,  Model-­Mayhem,  Google..etc.  Search  for  a  photographer  in  your  general  area.  You  will  most  likely  come  up  with  many.  Do  not  choose  the  pho-­tographer  with  the  first  pretty  picture  you  come  across.  Go  to  as  many  of  their  websites  or  fan  pages  as  possible  and  look  through  all  of  the  pic-­tures.  Once  you’ve  narrowed  it  down  to  a  few  that  have  styles  you  like.  Find  out  rates,  some  may  be  out  of  your  budget  (which  is  something  you  should  be  aware  of  when  looking  into  this).  Check  referenc-­es,  try  to  find  someone  who’s  used  them  before  to  make  sure  they  are  professional.  Also,  meet  with  them  in  person,  communicate  your  idea  behind  your  designs.  My  personal  belief  is  a  photographer  who  can  start  coming  up  with  ideas  for  images  that  I  love  just  be  seeing  or  hearing  about  the  colors  and  de-­signs  used  for  the  collection  is  the  one  I  will  use.  

  Next  is  finding  a  model,  or  perhaps  multiple  models,  as  well  as  a  hairstylist  and  make-­up  artist.  This  can  be  done  in  a  very  similar  way  to  finding  a  photographer.  The  extra  aspect  you  have  to  look  out  for  when  it  comes  to  models  is  their  height  and  size,  and  beware,  there  are  many  freelance  models  that  are  not  accurate  with  their  measurements.  I  suggest  meeting  with  them  in  person  and  taking  your  own  meeting  with  them  in  person  and  taking  your  own  measurements,  or  seeking  a  modeling  agency  for  your  model  needs.

  It  should  go  without  saying  that  it  is  very  important  to  discuss  compensation  with  everyone  involved,  so  there  are  so  surprises  on  the  day  of.

ON  THE  BIG  DAYof  your  show  during  Fashion  Week,  you  will  need  to  bring  the  following:

-­designs-­shoes-­accessories  (including  jewelry)-­safety  pins,  double-­sided  tape,  scissors,  thread  and  -­safety  pins,  double-­sided  tape,  scissors,  thread  and  needle-­water  and  light  snacks  for  your  team-­camera-­payment  for  those  involved-­look  book,  pricing  and  other  documentation  of  your  designs-­outfit  that  you  want  to  be  seen  in  on  the  runway-­outfit  that  you  want  to  be  seen  in  on  the  runway

It  takes  a  long  time  to  get  all  your  models  ready  for  the  show.    Be  prepared  for  a  long  day.  To  give  you  an  idea  of  what  timing  is  like:

    My  last  show  at  Western  Canada  Fashion  Week,  One  hairstylist,  one  make-­up  artist    and  myself  took  almost  five  hours  to  prepare  10  girls.  That  includes  make-­up,  hair,  one  quick  run-­through  on  the  runway  and  dressing  them.  That  did  not  include  any  time  for  photos.  

-­use  only  one  model  at  a  photo  shoot  and  have  them  change  outfits  as  opposed  to  paying  multiple  models  -­photo  shoots  and  many  fashion  shows  are  meant  -­photo  shoots  and  many  fashion  shows  are  meant  to  sell  the  design  and  not  the  sample,  so  cut  corners  when  possible  without  compromising  the  design*:-­use  cable  ties  (zip-­ties)  instead  of  boning  in  a  gown  that  needs  structure  -­use  cheaper  quality  linings  (if  the  lining  is  not  seen)-­find  decent  quality  fabrics  at  some  local  thrift  stores-­discuss  possible-­discuss  possible  TFP  (time  for  print)  with  photogra  phers  and  models.  Some  will  do  them,  but  make  sure  you  know  their  rules  with  TFP  as  it’s  different  with  everyone  you  work  with

Often  new  make-­up  artists  and  hairstylists  will  agree  to  TFP  to  buildup  their  portfolios,  kind  of  like  your  self.

Often  new  make-­up  artists  and  hairstylists  will  agree  to  TFP  to  buildup  their  portfolios,  kind  of  like  your  self.

-­look  for  smaller  fashion  shows  (such  as  charity  shows)  that  will  let  you  participate  without  an  entry  fee.

*  DO  NO*  DO  NOT  DO  THIS  WITH  DESIGNS  FOR  CLIENTS.  These  tips  have  been  passed  down  to  me  by  the  wonderful  Trisha  Pasnak  from  Edmonton,  Alberta.

ON  THE  BIG  DAYof  your  show  during  Fashion  Week,  you  will  need  to  bring  the  following:

-­designs-­shoes-­accessories  (including  jewelry)-­safety  pins,  double-­sided  tape,  scissors,  thread  and  -­safety  pins,  double-­sided  tape,  scissors,  thread  and  needle-­water  and  light  snacks  for  your  team-­camera-­payment  for  those  involved-­look  book,  pricing  and  other  documentation  of  your  designs-­outfit  that  you  want  to  be  seen  in  on  the  runway-­outfit  that  you  want  to  be  seen  in  on  the  runway

It  takes  a  long  time  to  get  all  your  models  ready  for  the  show.    Be  prepared  for  a  long  day.  To  give  you  an  idea  of  what  timing  is  like:

    My  last  show  at  Western  Canada  Fashion  Week,  One  hairstylist,  one  make-­up  artist    and  myself  took  almost  five  hours  to  prepare  10  girls.  That  includes  make-­up,  hair,  one  quick  run-­through  on  the  runway  and  dressing  them.  That  did  not  include  any  time  for  photos.  

-­use  only  one  model  at  a  photo  shoot  and  have  them  change  outfits  as  opposed  to  paying  multiple  models  -­photo  shoots  and  many  fashion  shows  are  meant  -­photo  shoots  and  many  fashion  shows  are  meant  to  sell  the  design  and  not  the  sample,  so  cut  corners  when  possible  without  compromising  the  design*:-­use  cable  ties  (zip-­ties)  instead  of  boning  in  a  gown  that  needs  structure  -­use  cheaper  quality  linings  (if  the  lining  is  not  seen)-­find  decent  quality  fabrics  at  some  local  thrift  stores-­discuss  possible-­discuss  possible  TFP  (time  for  print)  with  photogra  phers  and  models.  Some  will  do  them,  but  make  sure  you  know  their  rules  with  TFP  as  it’s  different  with  everyone  you  work  with

Often  new  make-­up  artists  and  hairstylists  will  agree  to  TFP  to  buildup  their  portfolios,  kind  of  like  your  self.

Often  new  make-­up  artists  and  hairstylists  will  agree  to  TFP  to  buildup  their  portfolios,  kind  of  like  your  self.

-­look  for  smaller  fashion  shows  (such  as  charity  shows)  that  will  let  you  participate  without  an  entry  fee.

*  DO  NO*  DO  NOT  DO  THIS  WITH  DESIGNS  FOR  CLIENTS.  These  tips  have  been  passed  down  to  me  by  the  wonderful  Trisha  Pasnak  from  Edmonton,  Alberta.

As  the  fashionable  savvy  person  you  are,  your  always  trying  to  make  the  best  of  your  wardrobe  and  accessories  without  wearing  out  your  wallet,  right?  Of  course!  Arent  we  all.  So  you  want  to  know  the  secret  to  making  that  summer  wardrobe  stretch  til  Fall?

You  will  need  an  awesome  pair  of  sunglasses  to  carry  you  through  summer  and  go  with  any  outfit  sooo  ,choose  wisely.  Warby  Parker  will  lend  you  5  pairs  of  specs  before  you  actually  commit.  What?  Yes!  True  Story..  Pick  your  5,  check  your  mailbox,  try  em  on,  pick  your  pair,and  ship  em  out.  Done  and  done!  www.warbyparker.com

Maximize  your  closet  with  a  Maxi  dress  Trust  this  gem  will  get  you  through  almost  any  occasion  this  summer  depending  on  how  you  dress  it  up  or  down.  This  dress  will  allow  you  to  add  hats,  belts,  big  bags,  heels  or  flats,  and  chunky  monkey  jewelry,  fun!  I  like  to  pull  mine  up  at  knee  level  in  the  middle  on  super  hot  and  humid  Austin  days  and  tie  it  in  a  knot.  Try  it!  (  The  key  to  this  is  buying  a  lux  maxi  is  investing  in  a  cotton  jersey  blend  for  full  on  breathing  and  stretching  capabilities.)

A  Summer  Statement  Peice  (or  pieces)  for  the  accessories  freaks  like  myself  such  as  a  chunky  bangles  or  large  presentation  piece  necklaces  or  dangle  earrings.  Some  of  my  favorite  statement  piece  artists  at  the  moment  are  Hey  Murphy,  House  of  Harlow,  Unearthen,  and  Ax  +  Apple.  

Flawless  Foundation  for  a  perfect  dewy  bronzed  fresh  face!  All  these  wardrobe  tips  dont  help  if  your  mugg  is  a  mess,  so  go  sppplurge  on  that  perfect  non  oil,  spf  proof  foundation  just  a  shade  darker  than  your  yearly  color  to  make  way  for  that  fab  tan  your  gonna  get  once  your  invited  to  all  these  fashionable  summer  parties.  Meeow!  Sephora  just  released  their  first  airbrush  foundation  for  any  skin  color.  Sephora.com  here  I  come..  and  don’t  forget  your  primer.

Summertime  Playlist  for  the  soundtrack  to  your  easy  breezy  summer  to  make  you  feel  brand  new.  Strut  your  stuff  to  the  latest  and  greatest  because  summer  is  all  about  being  refreshed  and  renewed.  So  lets  turn  off  the  radio  ladies  and  make  your  own  mixtape  with  Shirly  Manson’s    “Garbage”    (  Not  Your  Kind  of  People)  new  album  that  just  dropped,  yay!    Best  Coast  (  The  Only  Place),  Santigold  (Disperate  Youth),  Silversun  Pickups  (  Neck  of  the  Woods),  Edward  Sharp  &  Te  Magnetic  Zeros  (  Here).  

Three  last  things  to  remember  for  looking  and  feeling  hottLive,  Love,  Dance...  Like  nobody’s  watching.

things to make you look hot and stay coolBy  Danni  Dee

2. Cool Girls Bangles

3. WEAR your STRIPES?!      All  aboard.  This  season  is  about  mixing  prints  and  

     STRIPES  is  one  of  them.  You  can  never  go  wrong  

   with  combining  stripes  with  a  bright  color  and  some

   very  hip  pumps.  

4. Eye Candy What  is  a  summer  without  elite  essentials?  Sunglasses.  This  season  they  are  “catty,”  

reflective  and  stamped  with  abstract  

print.  Beach  here  we  come!

Beach  fashion  California-­style  is  all  about  bright  colors  such  as  Coral,  Aqua,  and  Sun-­Kissed  shades.  A  cropped  knit  top  is  the  sun  to  my  sunset.  It  is  the  perfect  outfit  for  both  day  and  night.    

You  will  be  amazed  on  how  a  few  accessories  can  

add  to  an  outfit.  A  few  bangles  and  a  mixture  of  long  

and  short  splash  of  color  necklaces  will  make  a  

BIG  difference.  Shhhh...I  think  I  may  love  to  

OVER  ACCESSORIZE!      

1. Balance Brights With Knits

A:  It’s  a  program  to  guide  you  to  learn  to  love  yourself,  discover  

your  purpose,  and  boost  your  self-­esteem.  It  helps  you  to  iden-­

tify  your  gifts  and  create  new  healthy  relationships.  Typically  

you  will  receive  a  one  minute  professional  DVD  of  your  work  

on  the  runway  and  in  class.  You  will  begin  your  portfolio  with  

5  pictures  by  a  professional  photographer.  You’ll  receive  The  

Clarissa  International  Model  University  Certi cate  of  Comple-­

tion  and  A  complete  personalized  for  you  “swatch”  color  analytion  and  A  complete  personalized  for  you  “swatch”  color  analy-­

sis  booklet.  And  of  course  everyone  who  goes  through  the  pro-­

gram  is  welcome  to  use  my  inner  circle  of  connections.

Q:  In  your  own  words,  what  makes  you  a  quali ed  fashionista?

A:  I  have  worked  with  every  major  fashion  house  from  Versace  

to  Armani.  These  are  designers  that  book  only  25  girls  per  

show—the  worlds  best.  Out  of  all  the  models  worldwide,  they  

chose  me.  I  was  booked  for  every  one  of  their  shows.  I  was  one  

of  the  top  25  runway  girls  in  world.  

You  name  it  I  was  there.  I  was  one  of  

the  very   rst  models  to  gap  all  differ-­

ent  types  of  modeling.  Modeling  used  

to  be  all  segmented:  runway,  edito-­

rial,  or  catalogue  model.  I  didn’t  care  

if  they  were  segmented,  I  said,  “Clar-­

issa  can  do  them  all”  and  I  did.  My  

whole  world  has  been  based  on  noth-­

ing  but  beauty  and  fashion.

Q:  What  is  your  personal  style  in  

three  or  less  words?

A:  Classic,  elegant,  and  Easy.

Q:  Do  you  have  any  advice  on  a  fa-­

vorite  fabric  choice  for  the  readers?

A:  I  love  jersey  because  it  stretches,  

ows  and  is  feminine.  If  I  had  to  say  

favorite  fabric  it  is  de nitiely  jersey  

for  a  girl.

A:  It’s  a  program  to  guide  you  to  learn  to  love  yourself,  discover  

your  purpose,  and  boost  your  self-­esteem.  It  helps  you  to  iden-­

tify  your  gifts  and  create  new  healthy  relationships.  Typically  

you  will  receive  a  one  minute  professional  DVD  of  your  work  

on  the  runway  and  in  class.  You  will  begin  your  portfolio  with  

5  pictures  by  a  professional  photographer.  You’ll  receive  The  

Clarissa  International  Model  University  Certi cate  of  Comple-­

tion  and  A  complete  personalized  for  you  “swatch”  color  analytion  and  A  complete  personalized  for  you  “swatch”  color  analy-­

sis  booklet.  And  of  course  everyone  who  goes  through  the  pro-­

gram  is  welcome  to  use  my  inner  circle  of  connections.

Q:  In  your  own  words,  what  makes  you  a  quali ed  fashionista?

A:  I  have  worked  with  every  major  fashion  house  from  Versace  

to  Armani.  These  are  designers  that  book  only  25  girls  per  

show—the  worlds  best.  Out  of  all  the  models  worldwide,  they  

chose  me.  I  was  booked  for  every  one  of  their  shows.  I  was  one  

of  the  top  25  runway  girls  in  world.  

You  name  it  I  was  there.  I  was  one  of  

the  very   rst  models  to  gap  all  differ-­

ent  types  of  modeling.  Modeling  used  

to  be  all  segmented:  runway,  edito-­

rial,  or  catalogue  model.  I  didn’t  care  

if  they  were  segmented,  I  said,  “Clar-­

issa  can  do  them  all”  and  I  did.  My  

whole  world  has  been  based  on  noth-­

ing  but  beauty  and  fashion.

Q:  What  is  your  personal  style  in  

three  or  less  words?

A:  Classic,  elegant,  and  Easy.

Q:  Do  you  have  any  advice  on  a  fa-­

vorite  fabric  choice  for  the  readers?

A:  I  love  jersey  because  it  stretches,  

ows  and  is  feminine.  If  I  had  to  say  

favorite  fabric  it  is  de nitiely  jersey  

for  a  girl.

OUT �IN �FASHION{ �Stella Crowl

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