Here's Something Cool!

Here's a little something fabulous to covet!

Business card cases in bright orange, pink and lime

from Graphic Image

Sleek, chic and unique

the bright colored leather is easy to spot

in an overloaded handbag.

Or in a highly organized one!

 

you can find these, along with other cool items,

such as hot pink passport covers

at www.GraphicImage.com

Air New Zealand staff have nothing to hide - behind the scenes

Here's the making of the Air New Zealand commercial.

Air New Zealand staff have nothing to hide (AU)

Hope my pilot has his pants on.....

Product Shoot Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine

Last week I had the pleasure of shooting with Lilet and Glenn Hamp of Light Rain Images.

We were shooting products for a series of articles I'm writing 

(hopefully finished writing by the time this post goes up!!)

for Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine.

I've never actually been on a product shoot before,

so it was fascinating!

Entirely different from shooting people.

We got loads of behind the scenes pictures,

so you can see how it all goes down.

Product placement, and then lighting it all

are quite crucial.

I so love my helmet, gloves lipstick T-shirt from Driver Boutique

The hat says: 

Driven

For Those Who Bleed Speed.

My friend racer Jennifer Jo Cobb is Driver Boutique.

trying to make everything balance

Lilet has been shooting products for years, so has a great eye for positioning everything.

although it was early morning, the temperature was already in the low 100's

so we had to work fast, before the makeup melted.

Lilet shooting skin care by the pool

waiting for the old guy to exit the shot.

A series of reflectors and mirrors were used to work the light.

Thats photographer Glenn Hamp holding the reflector on the left

Lilet shooting Divinity Jewelry

the main pool at the beautiful Scottsdale Resort 

  fountains at the resort

Eating, Praying And Loving

I can't wait for this movie to come out!

I adored the book.

And Julia Roberts paired with Javier Bardem??

Whats not to love about that?

(gotta love those latin boys!)

Roll on August 13th 

 

The Bag Snob - Hermes Picotin Lock

Sometimes after a long day, I like to scroll through the latest finds 

at the Bag Snob

The not only showcase every fabulous bag to hit the market,

but their editorial is so fabulous.

I want to be them.

I had to copy and paste what they wrote about this gorgeous Hermes Picotin Lock Tote

because I would so love to say these same words.

I would love to tell you I was throwing a bottle of Pinot Grigio in my Picotin to take on a picnic with friends.

And I would love this bag.

A lot.

The Picotin bag is unlined (thus the 'lower' price point for Hermes) but you can not beat its large bucket style (not to mention the durability of Hermes leather and handstitching) when you need to throw bottles of water, snacks, toys, magazines, yet still look semi-chic. The Picotin Lock has several sizes but I prefer the GM (this is the medium size-- Kelly got a bigger), it even holds a bottle of Pinot Grigio for a picnic with friends! You can also get the original Picotin without a lock but it's not as cute plus the heaviness of the big lock help keep the open tote semi-closed. I love traveling with it, too as it may be squished, folded and stuffed without damage. It's not perfect, though. The square bottom makes it hard to carry on my shoulder but it's fine in the crook of the arm or handheld.
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag for $2,950

lovely, non?

XO

C

For A Little Lift And Volume...

My good friend Nashville Makeup Artist Lisa Johnson

wrote a fabulous blog post about using dry shampoos.

I was going to re-post it, but it wouldn't work,

so now I have to write my own...

Anyway,

Dry Shampoos.

They get you an extra day out of your blow out, 

but dry shampoos are not only a quick fix for dirty hair,

they are actually amongst the best volumizers and texturizers around.

Most use rice and oat starches to absorb oils,

but the more modern ones also contain styling products.

Typically they come in either a spray form or a powder form.

Sprays cover a bigger area, so are great for all over the head,

whereas powders can be used on smaller more specific areas

such as the bangs or the crown.

Both will create a really workable texture.

For updos, spray dry shampoo all through the hair, and work it through the mid lengths and ends.

Hair will be easier to get up, and to keep up.

Its easier to keep bobby pins in place when they have that extra texture to grab onto.

Similarly with a deconstructed ponytail, where you want the crown teased

and the bangs long and messy, spraying dry shampoo before styling gives hold and a way more modern look.

If you're battling flat or greasy bangs,

powdered dry shampoo worked into the roots

helps create lift and volume.

*You should never see powder in the hair - that means you've used too much product.

* It takes a good five minutes for the oil in your hair/scalp to absorb dry shampoo. 

So sit back, chill out, then gently comb through your hair.Brushing can cause flyaways.

* If you've OD'd on the dry shampoo, first try massaging it into the scalp. If you can still see it,

try misting a little water into the hair. Just a little.