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MIACHELLE DEPIANO BRANDE WILKERSONEMMA-JANE LEWISMELISSA HOUBENGEOFFREY CHUAHASHLEY LUCCITTI HERMAN CHOW RALF KLAMANNERIC WIMBERLYROBIN HAGY
RALF KLAMANN PHOTOGRAPHY
ISSUE 30
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STEFANI GAMBOA
photo - dcpro studios
designer - patricia gomez-gracia
muah - marcela urioste
TrueFreedom for all! Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Fashion Faces Media Group.
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08-14 / THE BEAUTY IN DEFYING GRAVITY – ASHLEY LUCCITTI, Photographer 16-22 / THE MARCELA MAKEOVER - URBAN ECCENTRIC –
MARCELA URIOSTE, Hair & MUA
24 / TAKE ME HOME – ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY, Monthly Pet 26-34 / RADIOACTIVE – BRANDE WILKERSON, Photographer SKIN CANCER – TANNING IS NOT TRENDING - LAINE DAKIN, Health Articles 38-50 / COVERSTORY - STEFANI GAMBOA – TV Host + Actress, MARCELA URIOSTE, Hair & MUA, PATRICIA GOMEZ-GRACIA, Designer 54-62 / GLAM GARDEN – MARCIA MCGOVERN, Creative Director + Hair Design 64-70 / PRESET SHOP COMPETITION FEATURES – Winning Photographers 72-85 / MISTAKEN IDENTITY – ERIC WIMBERLY, Photographer + Illustrator88-101 / BOHEMIAN PRINCESS – ROBIN HAGY, Photographer
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FOUNDERPUBLISHERDavid Kidd
Spear-header, Entrepreneur,
Visionary & Architectural
Drafting Designer. Animals
& Politics. @Fashion_Faces
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFCREATIVE DIRECTORJenna Belt Principal Partner in Design &
Promotions. MUA & Stylist. Lux,
Arch, Interiors & Culture. Lefty.
@JennaBelt @TheMuseStrikes
MANAGING EDITORCELEB PHOTOGCameron HabashianFashion Editorial Photographer,
Nonstop Developer of Dreams,
Chaser of Celebrity Content.
BEAUTY EDITORClarissa BurtTop International Supermodel,
Television Producer, Actress
Award-Winning Media Host.
@ClarissaBurt
STYLE GURUChris GarlandSpirited Style Spokesman,
Fashion Designer,
Music Producer.
@PureMind_UK
CREATIVE MARKETINGWEB EDITOR, Brande Wilkerson
Photographer, Fashion Designer.
Owner of Victory Vintage Boutique
@Victoryvintageb
ADVERTISINGEDITORAngel HeideAdvertising Sales & Writer.
Speaker, Publisher, Author
and Serial Entrepreneur.
@AngelHeide
INTERVIEWING EDITORDestanye BaldwinPHX Fashion Week Asst.
@So_Much_Allure
COPY EDITORLauren Potter Proofreader, Foodie,
Minimalist, Singer,
Musician, Aussie.
INTERVIEWING &WRITING EDITORLaine Dakin British, Blogger. Writer.
Social Media Strategist,
Model Mum @fromABroad
July is here! The halfway point of the year and for us Americans, a time of celebration for our political freedom. However, world-wide, everyone wants the chance to speak their mind and make a difference in their world. As artists, our work speaks volumes. Images worth thousands of words speak the languages of every country represented in Fashion Faces. We occasionally get the chance to get behind the pictures to interview those like this month’s Brande Wilkerson, Robin Hagy and Eric Wimberly. From these moments we get to peek into the dreams that fuel your endeavors, and who it is you’re supported by to see it all come to fruition.
What is YOUR message? My challenge to you is to decifer what you want the world to ‘hear’ when your images ‘speak.’ Though we certainly have language barriers and miles between us, often the colors, textures and lighting in these shoots speak what our mouths may not. Perhaps we will never meet, yet we will recognize each other in compositions, expressions and themes that typify our artistic style. Think Monet or Van Gogh. We recognize them instantly. They say you only get once chance to make a first impression. I choose to graciously observe the ever-morphing talent and identity of growing talents. Some of you are teaching me, while others I feel I am mentoring. Needless to say, this is the evolution of one’s self. To be lost and found in your work; to put a piece of yourself on display “Show & Tell-ing” this audience your vulnerability and wavering confidence. Know who you are and what YOU want to say. It IS important, valid and necessary to do what Art should - challenge you to think. Tell your stories in pictures and as Leland Thomas states, “At every crossroad, follow your Dream. It is courage to let your heart lead the way.” Thank YOU for teaching ME to take those same steps toward my dream. #finishstrong
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Creatively yours,
Fashion Faces Editor in [email protected]
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STEFANI GAMBOA
photo - dcpro studios designer - patricia gomez-gracia
muah - marcela urioste
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PHOTOGRAPHY
photography byAshley Luccitti
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photographer - ashley luccitti
http://luccitti.com
mua - jessica fierro
http://jessicafierro.com
model - chandler johnson
for kavir model mgmt
http://kavirmodels.com
model - kimmy vu
for the agency arizona
http://theagencyaz.com
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MARCELA MAKEOVER
photographer - cameron habashian
http://dcprostudios.com
muah - marcella urioste
http://bymarcela.com creative design - ginger carlin of booshie design
http://booshiedesign.carbonmade.com
models - angela sipper,
juelles chester + morgan summers
I'm launching my very own skin care product line called FöM™ soon.
It's about clean, light, high quality products that I have designed to enhance the look and style
of both men and women equally--truly gender neutral.
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The name FöM™ comes from a blend of the words femme and homme, and I also love the imagery of sea foam-- clean, refreshing, natural! We live in a new era. Old gender roles and rules are confining and out-of-date. I decided to design the FöM™ products as I began to see an exciting new feeling of individualism and self-expression developing in my clients and people I meet everyday. People want to have self-determination in all aspects of their lives more than ever I believe, and that is reflected in their choice of lifestyle products too. FöM™ expresses that ideal.
FöM™ is the first lifestyle brand to embrace the self determination of the new millennium, and our Sex-Flex™ products are carefully formulated to help you achieve true self-expression, while supplying restorative, rejuvenating moisture along with natural, enhancing color.
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We believe we are creating more than a product, we intend to be a lifestyle brand. We like to say "Ästhetiks are Evolving. Are You?"™ I'm excited about the evolution of FöM™!
We haven't launched yet, but people who are interested can sign up to receive email updates about FöM™ www.bymarcela.com
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was found by Emergency Animal Medical Technicians after he had been abandoned in a parking lot. The pup was forced to endure the extreme summer heat and when he was found, he was not only suffering from heat stress but the hot pavement left him with blisters on his tiny paws. He was quickly rushed to the Arizona Humane Society and medical staff immediately began to cool him off with water and fluids. Wally has been given a second chance at life and is ready to find a new forever friend who will appreciate his adorable “Chewbacca looks” and his abundance of energy. The 5-month-old West Highland terrier mix enjoys games of fetch, vigorously shaking stuffed toys while parading around the house and will play with dogs of all sizes (even a Great Dane). Wally is available NOW at the Campus for Compassion located at 1521 West Dobbins Road in Phoenix. His adoption fee is $200 and includes his neuter surgery and vaccines. For more information call 602-997-7585 and ask for animal ID number A485958 or visit http://azhumane.org.
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TAKE ME HOME - AHS
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Exclusive Interviews, how to’s, what’s new in
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inside look at celebrity life!
Be a part of the international community of fashion designers,
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CONCEPT PHOTOGRAPHY
creative dir/stylist/photographer - brande wilkerson
http://victoryvintageboutique.com/index.html
mua & photography assistant - kelsey eggers
headpiece/costume design -
victory vintage boutique & design studio
http://etsy.com/shop/bwilkerson74
model - payton carlton
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In any discussion on cancer, skin cancer must
be a topic. In the last 30 years more people have
had skin cancer than ALL other forms of cancer
combined. The CDC’s latest pronouncement is
that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. will have some
form of skin cancer in their lifetime, therefore
the obsession with tanning as a way to look
more attractive, healthier, sexier and appear
skinnier needs to be addressed.
Tanned skin has never been a universally
accepted trend. While Caucasian women in
Europe, the U.S., Australia and Brazil craved a
golden tan, women in South East Asia want to
be fair skinned and Indian women and men use
bleaching creams to lighten their complexion.
ALL seek to boost their self-esteem, attraction
to the opposite sex and success in business!
Historically, the western world viewed sunburn
as an indicator of class as those doing manual
labor were forced to work outdoors, people
with pale skin could afford to have others work
outside. Of course not everyone was born
‘pale’ so even in ancient times cosmetics and
toiletries were used to fake it, even then they
could be expensive and even dangerous like
the lead based white face (o-shiroi) of Japan,
and lead face powder for the courtiers of
England and Louis XV’s court. Thankfully the
sensible Victorian’s preferred a more unmade
face moving the standard from alabaster to
natural skin tone.
In the 1920s, fashion icon and designer Gabriel ‘Coco’ Chanel popularized
‘the tan’ as the look for those who wanted to be stylish. Perfumer Jean
Patou even produced the first tanning product promising to “put an end
to sunburn, soften and tan the skin.” Sadly it didn’t do anything for safety.
With the arrival of swinging 1960s a tan told everyone you had the spare
time to tan and the money to travel. It also intimated an enthusiasm for the
outdoors, an active lifestyle implying more physicality and good health.
Where has that led us: the Skin Cancer Foundation reports that over two
million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, with one person
dying from melanoma every hour!
Thankfully the appeal of the tan has begun to fade, as the public becomes
aware of the long-term risks health-conscious, style- savvy individuals are
beginning to abandon tanning to embrace sun protection and their natural
skin tones. This is vital given the knowledge that 90 percent of all skin
cancers, eye damage, and immune system suppression is associated
with exposure to UV radiation.
Vogue’s Beauty Director Sarah Brown, commented: “A healthy glow does
not mean a tan, and I think that’s what we have to clear up. A healthy glow
is your skin tone, glowing.”
So why do people keep tanning? Surely the thought of thinning skin, fine
lines and wrinkles, liver spots, skin rashes from the interaction between
UV rays and certain medications, aggravation of autoimmune diseases,
and cataracts in addition to the terrifying statistic on cancers of the eye
and skin—would be a significant deterrent? Apparently tanning can be
just as habit-forming as drugs and alcohol. Scientists measured the
brain activity and blood flow of study participants subjected to ultra violet
radiation in a tanning bed and discovered that the UV rays stimulate
several parts of the brain involved in addiction.
All things considered the definition of a healthy glow needs to revert to
one where we rely on an inner glow which is neither artificially whitened
nor UV-damaged as the new standard for beauty and health.
Laine Dakin is a social media strategist, community manager who writes
on health and fashion.
written by - laine dakin
SKIN CANCER - TANNING IS NOT TRENDING
fter being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in January 2014,
I dove into processing my emotions towards it using fashion
design & photography. It is my natural outlet and what I
have done for years. I produced “The Choice” in response
to my choice in responding to the initial diagnosis. Next was
“SHREDDED” referring to the surgery I had immediately
following the diagnosis. (Seen in Fashion Faces Magazine
April 2014) I chose to be positive and see the victory through
the battle from the beginning. Naturally, Shredded, was a
beautiful display of the real and transparent beauty of our
fragile mortality as a women facing this battle.
My doctor sent me to an oncologist where my lab results
determined I would not need chemo but would go straight into
radiation for 6 weeks. I was relieved I would not have to endure
chemo, but that did not change the extreme range of emotions
and fear that go through your head concerning your future
with cancer. As a good patient, I did not protest. I completely
trusted my team of doctors and started my radiation promptly.
I was working on a lot of personal research for my diagnosis
and making a list of questions awaiting my follow up with my
surgeon. During this time, I produced Radioactive.
I wanted this set to show the trust, beauty, strength, and
determination I carried every day to my treatment session.
I was intrigued by the healing treatment of radiation, an
element present in the cosmos at the beginning life of a star!
In designing this concept, I wanted my everyday posture to
be reflected. Each day I was positioned with one shoulder arm
over the head and the laser marking strategically placed over
the breast. I wanted to reflect the grids, graphs & measuring
that each nurse takes time to line me up under the laser each
treatment session. You will see a bit of cosmic beauty, a bold
color rays in lighting and makeup that illuminates the eye or
vision. My makeup artist Kelsey Eggers was able to execute
such a luminous ombre effect that highlighted Payton’s
beautiful features! You see the midway through my treatment
that she is halted in her process.
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met with my surgeon for a follow-
up half way through my radiation,
with my list of questions concerning
my treatment options and possible
mastectomy reconstruction. My doctor
was unaware that I was in radiation
and immediately halted my treatment
to have me meet with a plastic
surgeon. I then found out I was too
far into radiation for this process to be
an easy one. It would require multiple
surgeries over years, since my skin
was permanently damaged already
from the radiation.
Reconstruction was going to be a risky
and possibly fallible choice if I chose
to do so. I was so devastated to learn
my options were no longer available
because of the miscommunication with
my doctors. That same day after meeting
with the plastic surgeon, I decided to
return to complete my radiation.
This hiatus is reflected in the set where
I styled the model in chains & netted
column gown to show a restricted
dressing & posture. Payton, my model,
delivered the expressions of frustration,
fear and confinement felt I during these
few weeks, perfectly.
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COVERSTORY, TV HOST + MODEL
For four years with DC Contigo, Stefani has entertained her viewers by covering the latest multicultural events at various museums, festivals, and concerts in the District, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.
Stefani enjoys informing the Latino community about the diverse options they have to enjoy a fun family weekend or bringing exclusive interviews with local and international artists, actors and chefs such as Juanes, Lucero, Los Tigres del Norte, Chef Jose Andres, Diego Luna, Victor Manuel, Eddie Santiago among others.
Stefani Gamboa is the host of DC Contigo TV Show; the show runs every Saturday morning at 11AM on Univision, Channel 14 in Washington, DC.
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tv host + model - stefani gamboa of dc contigo
http://dccontigo.com
photographer - cameron habashian
http://dcprostudios.com
fashion designer - patricia gomez-gracia http://gomez-gracia.com/eboutique.aspx
muah - marcella urioste
http://bymarcela.com
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muah - marcela urioste
designer - patricia gomez-gracia
the host of DC Contigo
TV Show; the show runs every Saturday morning at 11AM
on Univision, Channel 14 in Washington, DC. For four years
with DC Contigo, Stefani has entertained her viewers by
covering the latest multicultural events at various museums,
festivals, and concerts in the District, Maryland, and Virginia
(DMV) area. Stefani enjoys informing the Latino community
about the diverse options they have to enjoy a fun family
weekend or bringing exclusive interviews with local and
international artists, actors and chefs such as Juanes,
Lucero, Diego Luna, Los Tigres del Norte, Victor Manuel,
Chef Jose Andres, Eddie Santiago among others.
Hosting DC Contigo, allows Stefani to learn from other
cultures, give back to the community and grow professionally.
In her role as the Associate Producer, Stefani produces
a “Makeover” segment, designed for hard working Latino
women to feel empowered and motivated to gain their
confidence back, and feel empowered moving forward
In their lives. As part of the show, Stefani enjoys international
travel to cover events such as the folkloric Carnivals of
Barranquilla, Colombia, her native land. In addition, she
has produced travel segments on various Caribbean
Islands. She also covered the closing ceremony for the
Fondo del Milenio in San Salvador, El Salvador for Univision
Washington and DC Contigo.
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For the past, nine years, Stefani
has been delighted living in DC.
She is inspired by the city’s history,
monuments and landmarks. Stefani
loves to spend her free time with her
family, and she is always exploring
new gastronomic restaurants in the
Nation’s Capital. To surprise of many,
Stefani graduated Magna Cum
Laude from Marymount University
in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Business Administration, and she
is currently pursuing her Master
of Business Administration at the
George Washington University
in Washington, DC.
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Tell us about your show with Univision.
DC Contigo is a show that features stories covering
local entertainment and talent, traveling segments from countries
such as El Salvador, Bolivia, Colombia and others, health, sports,
fitness, cooking segments, beauty tips and make-overs. DC
Contigo also provides viewers with the opportunity to participate
in "Make a Wish" promotion in which they can participate
to win different prizes.
Do you get nervous before every show?
Of course! At the beginning, I pretty much had butterflies
in my stomach. Specially, when interviewing huge celebrities.
I guess I could not believe I was meeting them and talking to
them. Fortunately, the more you do it, the easier it gets. After
four years in the show, it has become second nature to me.
How do you see yourself progress in this field?
I am a visionary. I came to the US, and I have done
things I never could have done back home in Colombia where
I am from. So, to me anything is possible in this country. I would
love to continue working as a tv host, but my dream job have
always been working in movies which are is my true passion,
so working as an actress and eventually as a producer in this
industry will be truly a dream come true.
Are you also a model?
I am. I have been modeling since I was 17 and I believe
it is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. At least
for me, it has taught me a great deal about how to show yours
strengths and use your assets to your benefit. Also, in my case,
I have used modeling as a means to provide for support to pay
for my studies. Thanks to this profession, I was able to study
English and get my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. muah - marcela urioste
designer - patricia gomez-gracia
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muah - marcela urioste designer - patricia gomez-gracia
Do you prefer modeling more than hosting a TV show?
Uhhm. I would say modeling has a special place in my
heart, and you can always go back to it. In fact, you need to love
modeling and be comfortable in front of the camera if you want
to work in the television industry. However, I prefer hosting as it
gives me the opportunity to connect with people from all walks
of life and learn so much from them. Also, I enjoy the connection
I have with the viewers that approach me in public places to say
hi and ask me to take a picture with their children.
What is something that you want to do that you haven’t
done yet in your career?
I have done music videos and many tv spots, but I truly
feel that acting is definitely something I would love to do either
in tv series, theatre and movies.
With so much going on throughout your life how do you
manage your time to get everything done?
Wow! Including me, I sometimes wonder how I do it.
The fact is I have a very strong support from my family so I do
not have to worry at home to do the laundry, mop the floors,
or cook LOL. so it really helps a lot and I can use my energy
to focus on work, getting my MBA degree and this tv/modeling
career I love so much!
What’s you secret diet?
The secret is that there are not secrets. To be quite
honest, exercise! I love jumping the cord, and yoga. It is just
quite relaxing and relieves some much stress. As I once heard,
you are as young as you are flexible.
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You’ve been on countless
magazines and TV shows. What
rituals do you do to get ready
for the camera?
Well when you are on tv, you
definitely become more aware of what
looks good and what not. So, there
are three things I keep in mind. One is
my signature smile. It has to be clean
and as white as possible, so I use my
whiten strips before every show.
Also, when filming, I like to do a voice
check to make sure I am not too loud!
As a good Latina, you kind of need to
control that excitement in your voice
so it does not show too much. Third,
I am more aware of HD cameras, so
I have learned that there are always
make up tricks I need to incorporate
to get the best looks possible.
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What did you want to be when you were younger?
I always knew I wanted to be my own boss.
So a business owner.
Who inspires you?
Sofia Vergara and Shakira who are also from
my hometown, Barranquilla in Colombia.
What advice would you give to people wanting
to get into the scene?
If you enjoy the spotlight, hard work and most
importantly do not pay attention about what other
people think (except your loved ones), then,
you are good to go!
Who’s did you expect to win the World Cup?
Colombia of course!!!
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muah - marcella urioste
designer - patricia gomez-gracia
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Fashion Faces’ second year
promoting theglobal industry of
fashion and beauty!
Exclusive Interviews, how to’s, what’s new in
the marketplace, creative concept spreads and the
inside look at celebrity life!
Be a part of the international community of fashion designers,
photographers, models, make-upartists, hair and wardrobe stylists.
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HAIR DESIGN
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photography - miachelle di piano
http://miachelled.com
assistant photographer - percolate deuce
post production - michael luna
http://mlpscottsdale.com
creative director + hair design -
marcia mcgovern of glam gallery
http://facebook.com/galmgallery
assistant hair design - brynne dubin
http://rawartists.org/brynnedubin
extensions - hair diamond italia
http://hairdiamond.com
mua - barbie tonick + alex ballesteros + jai romo
models - briana rambo + fae williams
kayle longanecker + marie simonsen
set + floral design - brian vetter
wardrobe - provided by la bella bridal boutique
http://labellebridalaz.com
location - baisch & skinner floral design
http://baischandsinner.com
A special thank you to Christie Cothrun of Baisch & Skinner and her creative team for allowing us to use their show room for this project!
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Bold evening dresses for sophisticated women. More at http:/envybykhanh.com
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Up every mornin’ just to keep a jobI gotta fight my way through the hustlin’ mobSounds of the city poundin’ in my brainWhile another day goes down the drain
But it’s a five o’clock world when the whistle blowsNo one owns a piece of my timeAnd there’s a five o’clock me inside my clothesThinkin’ that the world looks fine
Tradin’ my time for the pay I getLivin’ on money that I ain’t made yetGotta keep goin’, gotta make my wayWhile I live for the end of the day
‘Cause it’s a five o’clock world when the whistle blowsNo one owns a piece of my timeAnd there’s a long-haired girl who waits, I knowTo ease my troubled mind
In the shelter of her arms every thing’s okayShe talks and the world goes slippin’ awayAnd I know the reason I can still go onWhen every other reason is gone
In my five o’clock world, she waits for meNothing else matters at all‘Cause every time my baby smiles at meI know that it’s all worthwhile
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PHOTOGRAPHY + ILLUSTRATION
My fortuitous introduction to Eric was made by Denver-based photographer, Mike Larremore, who shares in making the most to build relationships in the industry. How fortunate of Fate’s hat to tip its brim, presenting me with the introspective perspective, down-to-earth interests and hopeful endeavors of Eric! Our time together was one of those social picture-perfect moments, seizing the very significance of the essence of every artist beyond their craft...down to their soul.
Just before his 35th birthday, I inquire of Eric to humor me with an aesthetic point of view on his passions, profession, life, liquor, and the American Dream. How patriotic. Happy birthday, buddy.
aking the acquaintance of many talented photographers has been one of the many rewarding facets of my role as Editor in Chief at Fashion Faces. Whether at events, photo shoots or online, I love viewing the myriad of images captured by our photographers; many of which we have the honor of sharing with the world through the pages of the publication. Needless to say, getting to know the ‘personality behind the lens’ is a yet whole other world of wonder worth capturing!
One such personality that I have the pleasure of introducing is Portland-based photographer, illustrator and mailman, Eric Wimberly.
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Eric, do you have any idea where all your creative talent
comes from? You are just divine, sir.
Thanks, you make me feel like a gold mine! I have no clue.
No one in my family is artistic in any way except my
grandfather. He was a musician, and quite the character.
By far my favorite relative. I’m probably adopted.
Well I guess the gene pool was damned up til you came
along! So what approach do you take towards your
photography? How do you “know” when you’ve got the
“right shot?” Do you feel like there is some thing
psychological about your approach to the perfect image?
Interviewed by - ediitor in chief, jenna belt
I use photoshop, but not much. Just to tweak the
contrast. I never get in there and change anyone’s
DNA or anything. I’ve been an artist my whole life,
and I originally started taking photos as references
to draw. Eventually, I took a photo that I felt was
perfect, and I didn’t want to draw it. Which made
something click. I had this idea that if I could keep
making photos like that, I might be on to something.
So to this day while shooting, it clicks when I see just
the right shot. I get a feeling that says “That’s the one
right there” on my approach: I try to capture the poses
between poses. I want to show natural beauty that
people possess.
Good! I believe some of the most powerful
images some in the “motion” not in the pose!
What kind of equipment do you use? Do you
prefer shooting in a studio to outdoor?
I have been using a Canon 5DMkII, but I
JUST acquired a Canon 6D. the self portraits
were with the MkII. and it was time for some
new hardware. The old one broke. It’s a
software issue, I’m sure. I could probably have
it repaired, but I felt it was time to upgrade.
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Has taking photos caused you to gravitate towards other
creatives? Are you learning (mentored) from/by anyone?
Yay for upgrades! ..iPhone 47S anyone?!
I haven’t really gravitated toward anything new except
that Ive gone back to film recently. (not exclusively film).
I don’t have mentors, but I have several influences
that steer me in the direction for latest styles and such.
I LOVE my medium format camera. There’s something
about film that just feels organic. Even the images that
don’t turn out well are endearing. Even the “mistakes” or
“errors” with processing turn out to be beautiful.
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I believe at the core of our
being we should be able to work in this
type of liberty. hHowever, society and
the economy are at odds with this. We
should be the keeper (BEE KEEPER,
hello, concept!) of our own schedule.
Not to justify chaos due to lack of self
discipline, instead... to freely GIVE
what we offer to the world by our own
individuality. I always thought as a child
that’s what made the world go around;
what I could bring to it.
You have a point. Great
photography isn’t always the
perfection of the shot. Often times it’s
capturing the nuance of the moment
in life’s little imperfections. So, tell
me about this “Mistaken Identitiy” of
who’s behind the image of what others
see, and those imperfactions which
are the reality of who we’ve already
accepted our work and selves to be.
I believe our art has a way of portraying
it to the masses. Hello. Let’s go global.
“HI, IM ERIC.”
You have no idea how perfect
that is for me. My day job is that I’m
a mailman. My best friend once
interviewed me to show the differences
in my daily life. when I clock in, I’m
no longer Eric. I am 02266278. I am
expected to be in the same place at
the same time every day. I wear the
same uniform daily. I walk the same
route daily. Its routine on top of routine.
On my days off, I’m Eric. I am an
artist. I’m ever expected to do the
same thing twice. I have no boss,
etc... I could point out the differences
all day. All letters and parcels are
square/cubed.. lots of 90 degree
angles. Can you say “boundaries?”
With photography, It feels like my work
is organic and free forming. I always
tell my clients that 90% of the work I do
is improvised. I never know what kind
of shoot I’ll be doing until the model
shows up with wardrobe. Then I go
through it all and determine a location,
look, etc. Which is the opposite from
the post office. Everything has a set
destination, route, schedule.
Also the drawing of the ant and
bee... the reason why I chose those as
the subjects was because they are the
blue collar workers of the insect world.
Round and round they go.
Ironically, they do get the most
done, don’t they. #productivity #results
#moversandshakers Curious. Are you left
or right handed and which personality
type would you say you are?
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I’m ambidextrous. I do weird things with my hands.
Also I am both an inrovert and extrovert. Yep, I’m weird.
Weird is good! Ha ha, I am ambidextrious too.
I get that whole dichotomy. What are your preferred
social activities? #extrovert
I get privacy in my apt, but I can reach out and talk
to anyone. Or I’ll just go for a walk and let fate decide
whether something crosses my path or not. I attend
random events. Even things that I normally wouldn’t be
interested in. Shows, galleries, readings... I’m often just
a silent observer. Should someone approach me,
I could talk to them all night. People tend to keep
to themselves though.
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Yes, there’s a lot to be said for
taking initiative and having the discipline to
make it come to fruition! So you are indeed
proactive, curious and driven!!
I feel that I am, yes.
You mentioned earlier.. about the
“several influences that steer me in the
direction for latest styles and such.” Who
are they and what are some of the most
impacting lessons you’ve gleaned from
knowing them?
I adore editorials. I’m constantly
sneaking peeks at catalogs (while at
work) and getting a feel for what’s new.
I love that store for 3 reasons. 1- their brand
is gorgeous. I get to grab a catalog and
browse through it. 2- The art in the displays
are often stunning. Beautiful installations. 3-
Every piece of furniture in Anthro is for sale.
Everything. The one here in Portland had a
porcelain table with a hole on one side. That
side was slightly lower than the other. the
hole was a drain, and the table was marked
as “vintage butcher table” A table that used
to be covered in pig’s blood now has shirts
neatly folded on it.
Anthropologie is probably my
biggest influence. They ARE lovely. Just
walking around the shops is like Disneyland
for Creatives!!Lastly, where DO you want to
be? How would this satiate your existence
and purpose in this space and time... (Do
you have plans at some point to curtail the
Mailman gig?)
Because of your job do you find
yourself to naturally be an early riser? Hence,
on your days off are you already out of bed
before the sun (to be domstically productive) or
do you save your social energies for at night?
I am VERY well trained to wake every
day at 5:30. I usually only get a handful of hours
each night. I only sleep about 5 hours or so.
Often until 1 or 2am, yes.
I saw on your TW that you are a
science enthusiast. (How can you NOT be!)
How does your perspective of life and mindset
towards the possibilities of all you can achieve
motivate you from days to years to come?
My perspective on life is that If I want
to be something, I have to work at it. It just won’t
happen on its own. So I can’t relax. I feel like I
constantly have to be working. Even while on
vacation, I have my caerma, and am constantly
looking for photos. That happens because
anytime I sit still, I feel like my mind is yelling
“THIS IS WHY YOU ARENT WHERE YOU WANT
TO BE, ERIC!”
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Yes, my long-term goal with
photography is to not retire as a mailman.
the postal gig isn’t that bad. It pays well, its
honest labor. benefits But I didn’t grow up
dreaming to be a mailman. So it’s only SO
fulfilling. Both. My dream job would to be
something that could incorporate both my
illustrations with my photography (and get
paid for it).
As it should. HOLLAH!! Oh, now
how did you come to know Mike Larremore?
He’s the one who introduced us, after all.
A few years ago, he emailed me
and we met over a few drinks. We have
been friends ever since. He’s a funny guy.
Talented.
Coolio. How cool to know you both!
Finally, what is your beverage of choice?
Bourbon. I enjoy al the subtle
differences in bourbon. So many things
can change the outcome. I appreciate
the craft of it. I have 56 bottles in my apt.
I’m a collector. I actually have a pretty low
tolerance. You know who to contact.
Gosh... well you won’t be running
out soon! I think you’re ready for the Alcohol
Apocalypse!!! Haaa!! Well since you enjoy
it more power to ya! i say bottoms up on a
good intro & interview to boot, soldier! I’m
that way with makeup... but who’s counting
lipsticks and polish? LOL
By chance, are you a vinyl guy?
I have a record player and my dad’s records,
yes. I occasionally buy one if I find a keeper. Ive always
felt that my theme song is “5 o’clock world” by the
Vogues. The lyrics are so relevant to who I am.
Such a great song! So appropriate!! I am
totally picturing you walking (the mail) and skipping to
this song. LOL Oh how my mind conjures these things.
Thanks for your time, Eric! This has been better than
Bourban... for the creative soul. Smile for the camera!
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In my five o’clock world, she waits for meNothing else matters at all‘Cause every time my baby smiles at meI know that it’s all worthwhile...
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PHOTOGRAPHY
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When you can photograph in natural light or in a studio setting, which one do you prefer more and why?
Do I have to choose one or the other? LOL. I love the beauty of what natural light provides, especially
during that amazing golden hour when it is so buttery and soft. Just illuminates so exquisitely what ever it is
I'm photographing. I am learning so much with studio lighting, and the ability to be creative with my shoots
as far as mood and feeling. In fact I've been experimenting more with using my studio lights in natural light
settings. Something about combining these together opens up endless possibilities.
What about the Bohemian culture made you want to use this as the theme for your shoot?
(I bet it was the cool clothes and all that natural light)
Yes! You hit the nail on the head! I have such a draw to the natural feel of the bohemian look. As Jenelle Gee
and I were pulling this shoot together, I was thinking, “where am I going to find wardrobe for this look?”
I began going through my closet, and there it all was! I was so surprised to realize how much I am a bohemian
woman at heart. The majority of the wardrobe for this shoot came from old clothes I have, down to the props
and jewelry. And, Jenelle has such a great look with her hair and free-spirited style, that it just came together
so naturally. When pulling our ideas together it all just fell into place.
From your website it shows many different styles of photography. Why did you want to venture into fashion
photography and what do you like most about it compared to the others?
My first and foremost passion is with pets. That is where my journey began with photography. A story for
another day. LOL I have been venturing into other genres of photography. I signed up for a local meet up group
whose emphasis was fashion. I immediately fell in love! I am drawn to the artistic creativity of it. It's so fun
to collaborate and try different ideas with looks, scenery, lighting and composition. I can keep it simple with
just the beauty of my model, or go to extremes with wardrobe, makeup, hair and backdrop. In fashion, I feel
I'm allowed to be expressive and stretch the boundaries that I might not normally have with my everyday clients.
photographer, robin hagy Interviewed by - destanye baldwin
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photographer - robin hagy
http://robinhagyphotography.com
hair - jennifer duvoe
http://meetup.com/glamxtreme
model - jennelle gee
http://thejennellecaliber.com
location - folsom lake, california
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You do portraits of pets, and in one of the photographs from "Bohemian Princess" you had a horse
in the background, what do you think animals bring/add to a photo?
I specialize in pet photography, but have fallen in love with the fashion side of imagery as well,
and constantly trying to find ways now of combining the two. In fact, it's become my obsession.
Animals bring such an unexpected quality to images. There's nothing staged generally. What you
get is authenticity when they are introduced into the story line of an image. It's the connection
between the model and the animal that brings the photograph to life. Then the viewer gets to
understand that relationship in their own way as well. I love the unexpected, and animals provide
me with an abundance of it!
You use to work in the corporate world. When was the moment you realized that photography
was something worth pursing full time?
I fell into photography through wanting to capture beautiful images of my dogs, never with the
intention of it becoming a business. I was still doing my corporate day job, and I truly thought
I was going to retire in the corporate world. But then, like for many others, the economy took a turn,
and I was laid off. As tough as it was at the time, it was like a blessing in disguise. I don't know that
I would have ever had the guts to just jump, and follow my heart. It was the push I needed. I took
some time to do a mentorship, workshops and practice practice practice before I felt comfortable
with making it an official choice to do professionally. I have never looked back however. Sometimes
fate happens, and fortunately I am now living the authentic life I was meant to.
You stated in your bio that you love the arts "whether it was
hands on and making it, or just appreciating the beauty of someone
else's creations." What other forms of art do you enjoy or partake in
besides photography?
I have always enjoyed the arts in some form or another.
I used to sing and dance in my room to show tunes! Ok...Still do!
I have expressed myself through writings such as poetry and short
stories. I have been known to draw and paint a little as well. Another huge
interest of mine is crafts. Yes, I'lll admit it. I am a craft geek! I love to make
cards and invitations for friends. I have a closet...ok, second bedroom
filled with all of my arts and crafts supplies to make cards and other crafty
things like bottles with jewels, pushpin boards and now items for photo
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You're still new to the photography world;
what is something you want to conquer
that you find challenging now?
Since I am still new to digital imagery,
I am constantly challenging myself to
learn and grow in general. Perfecting
my ability to understand light and
composition is an ongoing process.
Also, I am still trying to grow with my
animal imagery. I am continuing
to expand my portfolio to include
equine photography as well, and
would love to build a side of my
business to include a more artistic
look utilizing painterly applications
such as Corel. Digital painting is
a whole new world, and much harder
then it looks. If I can some how bring
animals, fashion and digital painting
all together, I am excited to see what
come up with going forward.
How has living in Sacramento influenced what and the way you shoot?
The beauty is, living in Sacramento provides limitless possibilities for
photography. We have such variety with backdrops and culture, that
lends to such a vast opportunity for experimentation. Where else has
the fine mix of urban and nature that Sacramento has? It's such a
blank canvas. I love that I can be doing a bohemian shoot one day
in beautiful fields with incredible golden light, and the next day
choose to do a more urban edgy shoot with an awesome cityscape
as my backdrop all within a couple of miles of the other. Also, I feel
so lucky that Sacramento has such a wonderful community of creative
individuals that I can learn from, partner with and create beautiful
imagery with. I couldn't ask for anything more!
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FOUNDERPUBLISHERDavid Kidd
Spear-header, Entrepreneur,
Visionary & Architectural
Drafting Designer. Animals
& Politics. @Fashion_Faces
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFCREATIVE DIRECTORJenna Belt Principal Partner in Design &
Promotions. MUA & Stylist. Lux,
Arch, Interiors & Culture. Lefty.
@JennaBelt @TheMuseStrikes
MANAGING EDITORCELEB PHOTOGCameron HabashianFashion Editorial Photographer,
Nonstop Developer of Dreams,
Chaser of Celebrity Content.
BEAUTY EDITORClarissa BurtTop International Supermodel,
Television Producer, Actress
Award-Winning Media Host.
@ClarissaBurt
STYLE GURUChris GarlandSpirited Style Spokesman,
Fashion Designer,
Music Producer.
@PureMind_UK
CREATIVE MARKETINGWEB EDITOR, Brande Wilkerson
Photographer, Fashion Designer.
Owner of Victory Vintage Boutique
@Victoryvintageb
ADVERTISINGEDITORAngel HeideAdvertising Sales & Writer.
Speaker, Publisher, Author
and Serial Entrepreneur.
@AngelHeide
INTERVIEWING EDITORDestanye BaldwinPHX Fashion Week Asst.
@So_Much_Allure
COPY EDITORLauren Potter Proofreader, Foodie,
Minimalist, Singer,
Musician, Aussie.
INTERVIEWING &WRITING EDITORLaine Dakin British, Blogger. Writer.
Social Media Strategist,
Model Mum @fromABroad
BEAUTY IN THE DARK - pg 134
photographer - emma-jane lewis
of emma-jane photography
http://emmajanephoto.co.uk
106-118 / MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC – CHRIS GARLAND, Style Guru - United Kingdom
120-131 / SHE COMES IN COLOURS – MELISSA HOUBEN, Photography - Netherlands
134-147 / BEAUTY IN THE DARK – EMMA-JANE LEWIS, Photography - United Kingdom
148-160 / THE LAST CHAPTER HAS BEGUN – HERMAN CHOW, Photography - Netherlands
162-174 / ENGINEERING AVIATRIX – FRANZISKA REISE, Makeup Artist + Hair - Germany
SABINE HEISIG of AVIATRIX, Fashion Designer - Germany
176-189 / A ROMANCE LIKE NO OTHER – GEOFFREY CHUAH, Photography - Australia
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ON THE BACK COVER
ENGINERRING AVIATRIX
photo - ralf klamann
designer - sabine heisig of aviatrix
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LONDON - UNITED KINGDOM
CHRIS GARLAND - STYLE GURU
style guru - chris garland
http://puremindclothing.com
POSTCARDS FROM THE MED!
SUN! SAND!
HOLIDAY STYLE GUIDE!
HOT TIPS! BAD TRIPS!
THE COOLNESS FACTOR FOR SERIOUS STYLE HEADS!
PLUS A GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE IN UNCOOL & STYLE HARAKIRI!
MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC & THE MARRAKECH EXPRESS!
Small Is Beautiful!
jewelry entirely subverts
and transcends the whole idea of what jewelry
is supposed to be: each piece is a beautiful
and unique object—an original, inspired and
wonderful minimalist sculpture infused with
Taniguchi’s aesthetic signature.
Like the Japanese religion of Shinto, which
believes that everything has a unique spirit
and essence, Taniguchi’s work is infused with
a sense, spirit and essence that surpasses
mere decoration and costume. To possess
one of her distinctive pieces is in many ways
a spiritually uplifting experience! Certainly,
there is the sense that each of her perfectly
created and highly individual designs are
instilled with a certain very positive karma.
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Each object is entirely rare: one-of-a-kind
treasures created with the very Japanese
concept of craftsmanship and aesthetic
perfection. There is also an extreme playfulness
at work, making it irresistibly adorable and
utterly addictive!
In a world driven by marketing and branding
and the often vulgar dictates of fashion and
trends, it is quite exceptional to find someone
like Taniguchi, who seems to be entirely and
wonderfully untouched by any of this! She
occupies her own unique space in her equally
unique and creative world. The only other
person I can think of who shares this rarity
and originality is the wonderful London based
French jewelry designer, Maud Traon!
japanese jewelry designer - rie taniguchi, london, uk
http://rietan.com
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This month I thought you might all
like a taste of a little Mediterranean
magic! Because summer’s here and
it’s time to get online check out
those travel sites and start thinking
about that perfect dream vacation!
And most important, what to wear
on that special dream trip! Because
your vacation destination, where
you choose to go (and indeed don’t
go!) Is as much of a fashion & style
choice as what you wear!
There are of course a million
destinations to choose from, some
beautiful magical and romantic!
Others a disappointing overpriced
dog’s breakfast of fast food packaged
tourism, designed to simply relieve
you of your hard earned money!
I have been fortunate enough to
travel all over the world, and to live in
a number of countries including the
USA (NYC and San Francisco).
However as much as so many places
have their beautiful adventurous,
romantic, memorable sides and
moments! The Caribbean, for
example! Particularly Jamaica where
I have some wonderful memories
(many of which I could not discuss
here!) Brazil, where I lived for some
time! And the truly mind blowing
wonderful magical Japan! (and
China!). I am going to focus on two
or three absolutely ‘must see and
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The Greek Islands though are a beautiful and romantic paradise!
However having said this, there are still guidelines, for in the
summer months when most people travel, you need to avoid the
main tourist beat! This can easily be done by a good look online
at ‘Trip Advisor’!
‘must go to’ destinations, which
are in ever sense amongst the
most beautiful magical dream-
like inspiring places in the world!
These are Greece & Morocco!
When I say Greece however,
I mean the Greek Islands! Not
Athens! Athens should definitely
be avoided, particularly in the
summer, when it’s an absolute
nightmare!
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Highly recommended is a bit of ‘Island Hopping’! Excellent and
extremely affordable ferry services run between all the Islands!
Indeed some of the Islands are so close together that you could
almost swim between them! (Well, Lord Byron did!)
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Greek food is amazing, and addictively delicious! Greek food though should
only be eaten in Greece, for only then do you experience the true ‘sensual
magic’ of what is a terminal food orgasm! And, to wake up in the morning, then
find a small café where you can breakfast on fresh Greek Yoghourt, honey and
fruit, as you gaze languidly out over the most beautiful scenery and sea, you
have ever seen, is food for the senses! The ‘colours’ landscape and sea in
Greece are legendary, and has inspired poets and artists for centuries! From
classical Greek culture, to Lord Byron’s romantic adventures, you can soak up
the soft gentle soothing vibrations!
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There are, as I have said, many islands! Santorini is beautiful,
and is the sight of the legendary Atlantis! To stand on the
mountain top of Santorini, in the beautiful pure white town,
and look out over the beautiful mind blowing scenery, is to
loose yourself in a truly unforgettable timeless magic! If you
want a little more ‘fizz’ with your yoghurt, then try Mykonos,
this though is the destination of choice for the global gay
community! So although wonderfully colourful cool and
stylish! Not necessarily relaxing for those looking for a more
chilled out environment! Crete and Rhodes, are larger islands,
and away from the main tourist drag, exceptionally beautiful!
My recommendation though, is the beautiful island of
Kos! This is a stunningly beautiful destination! Kos is a
small island, not far from the Turkish coast, with wonderful
scenery beautiful flowers and greenery everywhere! Go to
the northern less touristy side of the island, and you will see
some of the most beautiful soft white sandy beaches and
crystal sea, found anywhere in the world! (But avoid the
‘British Invasion’ in July & August!) Kos is very popular with
naturalists and very clean, with a backdrop of beautiful sand
dunes and mountains! So if you are looking for a perfect
magical romantic holiday that you will never forget, choose
the Greek Island! As for clothes! As you will see in the photo
images! Dress down not up! Soft loose cool and stylish!
No high heels, not ever! So start checking out the shops
for those beautiful soft floaty summer items, and book that
ticket now! (By the way, don’t forget the sun blocker, and
don’t worry about the language! Everyone in Greece speaks
English, and they are all exceptionally friendly and helpful!
The next tip is possibly one of the most amazingly beautiful
and romantic destinations in the world! Morocco! And
particularly the truly magical cities of Marrakech and Fez!
(And don’t worry about going to a Moslem Country! Morocco
is one of the friendliest safest countries in the world!)
Both of these destinations will seriously blow the mind
of anyone who is of a romantic persuasion, and both
are a total trip for the senses! Indeed both these cities
should be a must see on not only your holiday hit list,
but also in your life experience!
Marrakech is a truly legendary city, immortalized of
course in the famous song by Crosby Stills & Nash!
(‘Marrakech Express’)! And everything you can ever
imagine, dream and fantasize, you will find there!
Which is why it was and is a favourite destination for
artists, writers, actors and the cooler rock/pop stars! In
the 60’s, everybody from the Rolling Stones, to William
Burroughs and Yve Saint Laurent would hang out in
there! And you will still see a lot of the cooler faces
from the fashion/style/music/art/film world! Grooving
on the magical Marrakech vibes!
The large main square of Marrakech ‘Jemaa El
Fna’! Is mind blowing, and wonderfully exotic! It’s
surrounded by cafés and bars, and the action is at
night! You just sit in a first floor café balcony sipping
mint tea, eating delicious ‘Couscous’, and watching
the snake charmers, jugglers, Berber tattoo girls etc
You can disappear into the huge Medina Souk, and investigate
the wonderful and enticing delights that are on sale there! Stay
in a traditional Riad, cheap, and pleasurable in the extreme!
Wander along the maze of passageways, and don’t worry! It’s
perfectly safe! Moroccan people are very friendly, but will all try
to sell you something, including ‘Kif Kif’!
What to wear? What to buy? Keep it loose simple floppy and
cool! Pure Mind/India Style/Yohji Yamamoto! Soft Indian
Clothing, Flat Sandals! Scarfs etc! And Morocco is paradise
for terminal shopping junkies! The jewellery is wonderful and
cheap (see photo’s), also traditional clothes , scarves etc, you
can build the most amazingly cool and ultra boho stylish looks!,
that will kill them in De Moins!!!!!!! And when you buy! You must
haggle over the price! It’s expected, and part of the fun! So be
shameless!
And while checking out the exotic pleasures and delights of
Marrakech and dressing up like a 21st century Anita Palenburg
(that’s the look!!) Who was both Brian Jones & Keith Richards
girlfriend in the 60’s! You must (that’s MUST!) spend a couple
of days chilling out and being ultra cool, in the Atlas Mountains!
The Ksar Shama & Spa in Quirgane, is on of the most beautiful
and mind blowing places I have ever been in my whole life!
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Time stops, in this truly wonderful Berber style hotel way up in the
mountains! Chill out round the incredible pool, surrounded by the most
spectacular views and scenery you have ever seen! So with a few days
of this and Marrakech! Any stress tension and worries, will be completely
dissolved, and you can ‘Turn On! Tune In & Drop Out, and float around
being ultra cool, in the trippiest boho looks you can ever imagine! Just
‘Digging The Vibes’!!!
And after all this seriously wonderful ‘Mind Candy’! You can head off to Fez
for few days magic in the old city of Fez!
Always (ALWAYS) travel ‘Off Season’! (This applies everywhere!) First of
all it’s far cheaper, and secondly you will not be surrounded by thousands
of stressed out tourists melting in the high summer heat! Avoid at all costs
June/July/August! Best times are: May/Late September/October!
Why people choose to come to Europe etc., in these absurdly over priced
mid summer months, swelter in the heat, and spend their time trudging
around cities looking at museums etc., is beyond me! Forget this torture!
Head for the Greek Islands and Morocco for the most amazing and
affordable vacations you have ever had! (and the coolest looks and ultra
shopping nirvana!). But be warned! You’re seriously gonna max out that
excess baggage!
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Bad Trips!
And Seriously Uncool Destinations! Definitely NOT for the
stylish! So Avoid At All Costs (whatever you have heard!)
• SPAIN: COSTA DEL SOL, IBIZA, MAJORCA -
Nightmare of trashy resorts (and people) High Rise
Blocks/Hotels spread along the sea front!
And the most appalling food!)
• GREECE: ATHENS - A large overcrowded
claustrophobic uncomfortable city! But great food!
• USA: LAS VEGAS, MIAMI - Trashy, vulgar, loud! Miles
and miles of high rise blocks and neon overkill! Plus the
most unbelievably absurd and badly dressed people!
• THAILAND - A package holiday nightmare!
Simply awful now, and full of the tourists from hell!
• BALI - Same as above
• Any major cities in Europe, the USA in high summer!
• DUBAI - Miami & Las Vegas from hell! If you like
the idea of holidaying in a giant shiny shopping mall,
with appallingly tasteless architecture, this is for you!
(and Rod Stewart)
• PARIS - Sadly a shadow of it’s former glory!
Dirty, disappointing and easy to get mugged!
• RIO DE JANEIRO - A total nightmare even worse
than Miami (don’t believe the hype!).
Must Go! Cities (off-season only)
• LONDON - In the world, still the coolest most unique
and cosmopolitan city.
• BERLIN - The second coolest city in the world right now!
• KYOTO (JAPAN) - Beautiful! Amazing!
• BEIJING (NEVER SHANGHAI!) - Beijing is a great
destination! But avoid high summer at all costs! Best time
is October!
Hot Tips!
• COMINO - A very small island just off Malta! No roads,
only one hotel! It’s paradise! Comino is a nature reserve,
only reached via a regular boat service from Malta, which
takes around half an hour! The views are spectacular!
Forget all those Caribbean Islands! This is an absolute
treasure! And for all those into diving and snorkelling,
it’s definitely destination Number 1! And for painters
and photographers, the ultimate in creative karma and
inspiration!
• For all of you outside the USA: Forget NYC/L.A etc.!
Head for the South West! Beautiful desert vistas, cactus,
sun sand and endless highways! Seriously beautiful!
Definitely the new ‘cool school’ destination, for visitors to
the US! Start at Phoenix and just head out on the highway!
So start checking those online travel sites...
TeleText Holidays are an excellent to what’s available!
And get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
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Couture Headpieces & Fashion Design
http://victoryvintageboutique.com SHOP: http://etsy.com/shopbwilkerson74
photoshoot rentals available
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THE NETHERLANDS
PHOTOGRAPHY
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photographer - melissa houben
http://melissahouben.nl
muah - nanette montizaan
http://nanettemontizaan.nl
stylist/setdesign - willemijn bos of vintagecloset
http://vintagecloset.nl
model - veerle van dam
of bm model management
http://bmmm.nl
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Fashion Brand MADE IN ITALY per tutte le donne romantiche.... perchè in ogni donna e in ogni ragazza ed in ogni donna vive una principessa da trattare con cura ed amore....
Casual chic fashion brand with a romantic style but that in itself also has a message:Princess handle with care it’s dedicated to all those women who still believe in love and have the desire to be treated right by men.
#PHWC
http://princesshandlewithcare.it
UNITED KINGDOM
PHOTOGRAPHY
photography + art direction - emma-jane lewis
http://emma-janephotography.co.uk
lighting - alan clarke photography
http://alanclarkephotography.co.uk
wardrobe - oneofone by maibritt kokholm
http://oneofone.dk
mua - patrycja firmanty
models - maz ulvants + toni harrison
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is a photographer specializing
in Landscape, Fashion, and Portrait Photography.
Because of his passions in art, fashion, architecture,
design, and music, his signature style is composed
of energetic imagery juxtaposed with simple but
powerfully emotive elements. He was born in
Singapore and having lived in a cosmopolitan hotspot
there for many years, coupled with his extensive
travels around Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe
and the US, his photographs sometimes boast of
multicultural motifs while pushing certain cultural and
artistic boundaries.
Photography has been Herman’s lifelong hobby,
but it was only in 2011 that he became serious in
Fashion and Portrait Photography after formally
attending workshops to learn the traits of this
field. He supplements such training by reading
up books to improve his knowledge, and constant
experimentation with models on a pro bono basis.
Photography is Herman’s calling, and it is the thing
which drives him insane in a positive way. He wrestles
with every image in his unique approach and always
brings out unique qualities of the images in every
possible way. As crazy as it might sound, he loves the
dramatic feel in his work.
Herman has travelled around the world for
assignments including Los Angeles, Amsterdam,
Singapore, London, Paris, and Madrid. His work has
been published in online magazines such as VOGUE.
it, M&M Modeling Magazine LLC Chicago, Institute
Magazine, Fashionablymale, Elegant Magazine, Come
to Island, and Beautiful Mag. Despite some of these
accolades, Herman maintains a caring and humble
disposition, and a professionalism that makes him easy
to work with.
Herman currently lives with his partner and their two
Scottish West Highland Terriers in The Netherlands.
THE NETHERLANDS
PHOTOGRAPHY
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tank top + pants - marcianopants - marcianojacket - model’s own
dress - marcianohat + shoes - photographer’s own
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top - marcinoskirt - marcianojacket - zaraaccessory - new look
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photographer - herman chow
http://hermanchowfashion.net
model - bo peters of elite model mgmt
http://elitemodel.nl
muah - aashvi visagie
http://aashvi-beauty.nl
stylist - herman chow + kaman jim of itchy edge
http://hermanchowfashion.net
http://itchyedgy.com
wardrobe -
zara
http://zara.com
marciano
http://guessbymarciano.guess.com
new look
http://newlook.com
location - almere, flevoland, the netherlands
dress - marcianohat - river islandshoes - photographer’s own
top - marcianoskirt - zaraaccessory - new lookscarf - stylist’s ownshoes + belt - photographer’s own
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dress - marcianojacket - zarabag + necklace - new look
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top + bottom - marcianoscarf - photographer’s own
photographer - ralf klamann photography
http://ralfklamann.de
designer - sabine heisig of aviatrix
http://aviatrix.de
http://impressum.aviatrix.de muah - franziska reise
http://franziskareise.de
models - elisabeth sophie opfermann
+ anne naber of splendide models berlin
http://splendide-models.com
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GERMANY
MUAH + FASHION DESIGN
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Mein künstlerische Ader pulsierte schon lange,
etzt lasse ich sie wieder richtig zum Leben erwachen.
Durch meine professionelle Ausbildung zum Dipl.
Make-Up Artist möchte ich die Schönheit eines
jeden von uns zur Geltung bringen. Auch durch
meine Ausbildung zum Hairstylisten werde ich
deine ganze Erscheinung künstlerisch abrunden
Lass dich von meinen ersten Bildern aus meiner
Ausbildung insperieren, was ich bereits nach ein
paar Wochen schon umsetzten kann und ich sage
dir, dass ist erst der Anfang!
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wurde 2004 in Villingen/Deutschland gegründet.
Noch im selben Jahr wurde der Markenname und 2011
die Bildmarke (Herzdiamant), patentrechtlich geschützt.
Zuvor auf die Anfertigung von Einzelstücken spezialisiert,
wurde im Jahr 2010 erstmals eine kleine Prêt-à-porter
Kollektion veröffentlicht.
Die Musterung findet im eigenen Hause statt, produziert
wird in Deutschland.
Zum Einsatz kommen ausschließlich hochwertige, wertvolle
Materialien wie Leder, Seide, Wolle und innovative Mischgewebe.
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schneiderte aus Passion von klein auf, arbeitete
anfangs in einem Maßatelier und entschloss sich
dann für eine Ausbildung zur Damenschneiderin,
die sie mit Erfolg abschloss und die ihr eine
Auszeichnung der Stadt Freiburg wegen
herausragender Leistung einbrachte.
Im Anschluss arbeitete sie für verschiedene
Mode-Labels und finanzierte so ihre Ausbildung
zur Schneidermeisterin die sie im Jahr 2000
abschloss.
Aufgrund ihrer Abschlussarbeiten im Fach
Design/Modezeichnen sowie der Meistermappe
wurde ihr ein Studienplatz an der Universität
für Textil und Design in Reutlingen angeboten,
stattdessen aber gründete sie 2004 ihr Label
AVIATRIX.
Ihre Inspiration bekommt sie meist aus den
Stil-Epochen vergangener Zeiten, die sie dann
mit modernen Elementen vereint. Ihr Faible für
die Kombination scheinbar gegensätzlicher
Materialien wie z.B. Leder mit zarter Seide
kommt oft in ihren Entwürfen zum Tragen.
Der Stil von AVIATRIX ist sehr verspielt,
extravagant und detailverliebt. Es wird grossen
Wert auf die Passform, die Wandlungsfähigkeit
und den Komfort der einzelnen Styles gelegt.
Das Ziel ist, hochwertige, individuelle Looks
herzustellen, die Spaß machen, tragbar sind und
sich vom “Modeketten-Mainstream” abheben.
AVIATRIX veröffentlicht zur Zeit 2x jährlich
(Frühling/Sommer und Herbst/Winter)
Kollektionen mit aufregenden Partyoutfits und
Kleidern, extravaganter Streetwear sowie dazu
passende Accessoires wie Gürtel, Handtaschen
und Handschuhe.
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AUSTRALIA
PHOTOGRAPHY
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photographer - geoffrey chuah
http://gcphotography.net
stylist - kathryn blom
http://kathrynblom.com
muah - connie g makeup
http://connieg.com.au
model - maddy pace
for chadwick models
+ click model mgmt ny
http://chadwickmodels.com
http://clickmodel.com
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MIACHELLE DEPIANO
BRANDE WILKERSON
EMMA-JANE LEWIS
MELISSA HOUBEN
GEOFFREY CHUAH
ASHLEY LUCCITTI
ERIC WIMBERLY
HERMAN CHOW
RALF KLAMANN
ROBIN HAGY
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