Alex Castro gothic chic photoshoot!

Today we had an interesting photo shoot. The weather was gray and muggy, but perfect for our gothic feel type shoot. Adina Koptiev took photos of Alex Castro, his style resembles lovely Ash Stymest, so we had fun with the look. Alex has fun hair and I decided to go with a heavy shape eyebrow look, contoured his cheeks, and kept his skin natural. Here are some shots I snapped away real quickly!



(We did have a few other looks, unfortunately it started pouring so we managed to do one outside.. will never forget this crazy shoot!)

PK : Pennina Koptiev ;) he's branded !

Happy House Vintage

Yesterday I got together with a few friends of mine and we put together a look-book shoot for Happy House Vintage. Betsey, a blogger and owner of Happy House Vintage Clothing and styled the shoot amazingly. Nikole was our model and Adina was our photographer. I did the makeup and hair of course ;) Here are some behind the scenes photos!

The eye makeup look resembled somewhat to Twiggys iconic eye.. We went with light pink lips then darkened them throughout the shoot to a dark plum/purple color.

We shot 20 different outfits.. I'll keep you posted when the look-book will be posted!

John Galliano 2010

I've worked with an inspirational makeup artist Lottie in the past, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion week Swim. And found her working Gallianos backstage show with several other artists. I really do wish to work the way she does, she gets to travel and do what she loves simultaneously.

Check out the amazing makeup!

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videos

I absolutely am in love with these videos.

Check out the awesome clips by a Famous Fashion Photography Studio in Barcelona, Spain called Ferrater Studio.



Male models, yes please!







I always go gaga over Ash Stymest <3 name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y4q5QT7T0F4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01">

Patrick Meckelburg

Cole Mohr backstage for Marc Jacobs Summer/Spring 10 collection , being goofy and super fine..the boy makes me swoon.


An older video backstage of a Paris Couture show. These female models are just adorable!

Agyness Deyn and Orlando Bloom Spring 2010



Sasha Pivovarova decked out for the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of LongChamp


They are my fashion inspirations <3

nineteen and havin fun

Today I helped my sister test out some shots on me.
I'm no model but I gave it a go.

We aimed for fun and playful looks. I love the Persian Carpet scenery.





Adina Koptiev (my twinny) is a talented photographer, she will be shooting a lot more stuff this year. Get ready for some awesome shoots 2010 !

Started freelancing for MAC cosmetics today

Today was my first day as a Mac employee and I have to tell you, I absolutely enjoy working for the company. Being a part of the team and working on new faces means a lot to me.
I'm a hands on and an extremely friendly person and think I fit well with the Mac environment. During my long first day shift (12am-8pm) I had many people ask for my help as soon as I walked into the store today!
The awesome part was that a few of the original artists couldn't tell that it was my first day freelancing. I felt comfortable, as if I belonged there.


Over all I had a fabulous first day !

*Check out the new 2010 Spring Collection, the colors are phenomenal.
(Pink, Plum, Coral, and Bronze colors)

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman looks smoking on the cover of UK's ELLE Magazine, February 2010 addition.
I love how soft her makeup application is. The makeup artist went with natural tones such as browns, beige's, and went super light on her cheeks with a plum blush.
Not to mention the wet glossy look on her lids and shimmery highlights on her cheek bones.

She is my all time fave chick.

RIP Alexander McQueen

I fell in love with his originality and passion for unique fashion. McQueen was one my most favorite couture designers and it's so sad to see him/his talents go. He was one of the most inspirational artists out there.
Who will keep the gothic chic fashion look alive besides John Galliano?
Vera Wang? Custo Barcelona? Anna Sui? I don't think so.





At least his greatest creations will always be at the top of any designers list. From his outlandish fashion show performances to his iconic platform shoes, Alexander McQueen will always and forever remain one of my favorite designers.

McQ

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DIY
Diane Von Furstenberg (Fall 2010 collection)
Daisy (will always love this perfume by Marc Jacobs)
Dior Show Mascara
DKNY (Fall 2010 collection)
Doppelganger week (celeb look alike)
Dancing
Drawn up (Sasha Pivovarova)
Drawing/Designing
Dove chocolate






Models

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Chanel temporary tattoos ($75.00 at Chanel.com)
Coffee
Couture
Combat Boots
Cardigans
Cat eyes
Cole Mohr (Spring 2010 Valentino ad)
Cowboy boots
Cocoperez.com
Chaning Tatum (Starring in Dear John)
Chai tea

Sources: models.com, macys, nars