I'm still in beach mode.
So I've got swimwear on my mind.
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| Yulia Terentieva for Gioia Magazine |
Check out these fabulous shots from Italian fashion bible, Gioia.
Lensed by Alvaro Beamud Cortes
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
Demi Lovato Sizzles in Canada's Fashion Magazine
Check out Demi Lovato in the August 2013 issue
of Canada's Fashion Magazine!
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| Demi Lovato in Fashion Magazine |
The singer/songwriter/X Factor judge
looks sensational. I had no idea that she was so stunning!
Lensed by Chris Nicholls.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
The Last Siren ~ Vogue Latin America
Samantha Gradoville gets super-siren-sexy
in the June issue of Vogue Latin America.
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| la ultima sirena, Vogue Mexico |
Beautifully bronzed by makeup artist Alexa Rudulfo
Gradoville is luminous as she moves through
metallic swimwear and fashion,
styled by VittoriaCerciello.
Lensed by Thomas Cooksey
La Ultima Sirena
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| Vogue Mexico June 2013 |
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| La Ultima Sirena, Vogue Mexico |
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| La Ultima Sirena, Vogue Mexico |
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| La Ultima Sirena, Vogue Mexico |
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| La Ultima Sirena, Vogue Mexico |
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| La Ultima Sirena, Vogue Mexico |
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
How To Get A Perfect Professional Spray Tan
As much as I love being outdoors all summer, and adore a golden glow,
I am always coated in the highest SPF I can get my hands on.
Melanoma and premature aging are both so very non-sexy.
However, unless you are Nicole Kidman or Casper The Friendly Ghost, being preternaturally pale isn't super flattering either.
So the best option for a realistic and beautifully even tan is to get a fake bake. But anyone who has stood naked in a machine spray booth, or who uses self tanners knows that it is more likely that you will get a streaky, uneven mess than a perfect tan. So your best bet is to follow in the footsteps of almost every celebrity and have a professional airbrush spray tan.
Here are 5 easy steps to help you get the perfect professional airbrush tan:
1.) Prepare ahead.
The morning of your appointment use a non oily exfoliant in the shower. Buff away all the dry skin, paying extra attention to the elbows, knees, ankles and feet. Your neck, chest and shins need to be super smooth too.
Use a good shaving foam and get the closest shave possible.
Don't forget you face - use a gentle facial exfoliant ( I prefer enzyme masks) to make sure your skin is soft, supple and baby smooth.
2.) Dress The Part.
Wear something loose that won't crease against your newly tanned skin. Save your gorgeous lingerie for another day - although most tanning products will wash out its better to be safe than sorry.
If you're aiming for no tan lines and want booty-liscious perfection, plan on going commando after your tan.
Airbrush tans take a few hours to develop, so take every precaution to prevent creasing.
3.) Stay In The Holding Pattern
My dear friend airbrush tanner extraordinaire, Sarah San Marco says its best to stay put infront of the fan for a few extra minutes to make sure you are absolutely dry before dressing
4.) Make It Last.
Once you are all the way dry, try to avoid putting on anything tight or clingy. Ideally a loose, dark colored dress. Try to not let your skin get wet for the next 8 hours if you can- typically the tan will keep processing and developing for 6 to 8 hours. (at the 8 hour point I look borderline Jamaican)
Once you've been ok'd to shower the excess will come away and you will be left with your gorgeous perfect tan.
Maintain your tan by using body lotion after you shower everyday. Some tanning techs will give you some tan product to add to your moisturizer to boost your tan, or will advise you as to which self tanning creams are the best to extend the life of your tan.
I am always coated in the highest SPF I can get my hands on.
Melanoma and premature aging are both so very non-sexy.
However, unless you are Nicole Kidman or Casper The Friendly Ghost, being preternaturally pale isn't super flattering either.
So the best option for a realistic and beautifully even tan is to get a fake bake. But anyone who has stood naked in a machine spray booth, or who uses self tanners knows that it is more likely that you will get a streaky, uneven mess than a perfect tan. So your best bet is to follow in the footsteps of almost every celebrity and have a professional airbrush spray tan.
Here are 5 easy steps to help you get the perfect professional airbrush tan:
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| image via butterfliesandbikinis.com |
1.) Prepare ahead.
The morning of your appointment use a non oily exfoliant in the shower. Buff away all the dry skin, paying extra attention to the elbows, knees, ankles and feet. Your neck, chest and shins need to be super smooth too.
Use a good shaving foam and get the closest shave possible.
Don't forget you face - use a gentle facial exfoliant ( I prefer enzyme masks) to make sure your skin is soft, supple and baby smooth.
2.) Dress The Part.
Wear something loose that won't crease against your newly tanned skin. Save your gorgeous lingerie for another day - although most tanning products will wash out its better to be safe than sorry.
If you're aiming for no tan lines and want booty-liscious perfection, plan on going commando after your tan.
Airbrush tans take a few hours to develop, so take every precaution to prevent creasing.
3.) Stay In The Holding Pattern
My dear friend airbrush tanner extraordinaire, Sarah San Marco says its best to stay put infront of the fan for a few extra minutes to make sure you are absolutely dry before dressing
4.) Make It Last.
Once you are all the way dry, try to avoid putting on anything tight or clingy. Ideally a loose, dark colored dress. Try to not let your skin get wet for the next 8 hours if you can- typically the tan will keep processing and developing for 6 to 8 hours. (at the 8 hour point I look borderline Jamaican)
Once you've been ok'd to shower the excess will come away and you will be left with your gorgeous perfect tan.
Maintain your tan by using body lotion after you shower everyday. Some tanning techs will give you some tan product to add to your moisturizer to boost your tan, or will advise you as to which self tanning creams are the best to extend the life of your tan.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Emily Senko for L'Officiel Turkey
Emre Guven lensed this fabulous tribute to playing dress up
for L'Officiel Turkey's May 2013 issue.
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| Emily Senko by Emre Guven for L'Officiel Turkey |
Model Emily Senko dresses up in eastern inspired ensembles
brought to life impeccably by makeup artist Ali Riza Ozdemir.
Fanciful Playdate
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Hot n Cold ~ Harpers Bazaar China
I'm crazy about this shoot!
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| Harpers Bazaar China |
In ginger wigs and flawless makeup,
models Seon and Rachel Rutt
light it up in front of an ice-cream truck,
pastel hues and sunshine setting off this fantastic story
lensed by Shxpir.
Love. It.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
How To Make Your Hair Shine
Summer can be super harsh on your hair.
Everything from sun damage to chlorine to surf and sand
contribute to stripping the sheen from your hair and leaving it looking lifeless and lack luster.
Here are some great tips to help you get (and maintain!) shiny, glossy hair.
1.) Brazilian Blowouts
I love the Brazilian Blowout! As a more permanent treatment it helps the hair to stay smooth and glossy, regardless of where you are. Your styling time is cut in half, so you have less heat damage from blow dryers and irons, and even the most vicious humidity won't leave you frizzy.
2.) Use a shine enhancing shampoo.
Shampoo that contains jojoba, olive oil or rice proteins will work in your favor.
Avoid shampoos that strip the hair, and avoid "clarifying" shampoo.
3.) Use conditioning treatments that penetrate the hair shaft.
Plenty of deep treatments and conditioners really don't penetrate that deeply. If at all. Often they just lay product on top of the hairshaft, and then it just rinses away.
Leave conditioner on for at least 3 minutes.
4.) After towel drying the hair use a glossing cream (fine hair) or a serum (course hair) that contain Vitamin B5.
Or any of the Oribe shine products.
Comb through the hair evenly. (My hairdresser has me start underneath and then work my way through so that I don't saturate the top layer).
Saltwater sprays tend to leave a more matte finish to the hair, so if its shiny hair you're after, they may not be your best choice.
After blowdrying spritz a shine spray if needed.
On shoots I frequently work with hairstylist Drew Noreen, who exclusively works with Oribe products. He has me completely addicted to them - nothing, nothing makes my hair look glossier
than Oribe, and the smell is to die for. ( a thousand glorious, heavenly deaths...)
5.) Blow dry your hair correctly - use a round brush and angle the dryer downwards. This helps keep the cuticle flat - angling the dryer up or to the side can lift the cuticle. Sliding the brush gently down the hair shaft while blow drying helps the cuticle to lie flat.
6.) If you color your hair have your colorist do a shine treatment to help your color stay fresh and glossy.
Everything from sun damage to chlorine to surf and sand
contribute to stripping the sheen from your hair and leaving it looking lifeless and lack luster.
Here are some great tips to help you get (and maintain!) shiny, glossy hair.
1.) Brazilian Blowouts
I love the Brazilian Blowout! As a more permanent treatment it helps the hair to stay smooth and glossy, regardless of where you are. Your styling time is cut in half, so you have less heat damage from blow dryers and irons, and even the most vicious humidity won't leave you frizzy.
2.) Use a shine enhancing shampoo.
Shampoo that contains jojoba, olive oil or rice proteins will work in your favor.
Avoid shampoos that strip the hair, and avoid "clarifying" shampoo.
3.) Use conditioning treatments that penetrate the hair shaft.
Plenty of deep treatments and conditioners really don't penetrate that deeply. If at all. Often they just lay product on top of the hairshaft, and then it just rinses away.
Leave conditioner on for at least 3 minutes.
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| Oribe Hair Products |
4.) After towel drying the hair use a glossing cream (fine hair) or a serum (course hair) that contain Vitamin B5.
Or any of the Oribe shine products.
Comb through the hair evenly. (My hairdresser has me start underneath and then work my way through so that I don't saturate the top layer).
Saltwater sprays tend to leave a more matte finish to the hair, so if its shiny hair you're after, they may not be your best choice.
After blowdrying spritz a shine spray if needed.
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| Oribe Apres Beach |
On shoots I frequently work with hairstylist Drew Noreen, who exclusively works with Oribe products. He has me completely addicted to them - nothing, nothing makes my hair look glossier
than Oribe, and the smell is to die for. ( a thousand glorious, heavenly deaths...)
5.) Blow dry your hair correctly - use a round brush and angle the dryer downwards. This helps keep the cuticle flat - angling the dryer up or to the side can lift the cuticle. Sliding the brush gently down the hair shaft while blow drying helps the cuticle to lie flat.
6.) If you color your hair have your colorist do a shine treatment to help your color stay fresh and glossy.