Fashion Models [2016-12-18] 

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS

    Merry Christmas From Our Family To YoursGod has been good to our family this past year and we praise him and thank him for all of His blessings. Our prayer and wish is that God will also bless you and your families throughout the Christmas Holiday and into the coming New Year.Kellan, Billy, Courtney, Chloe, Billy Jr. & Alexis(A sp…

  • Kinga Rajzak (IMG, NY)

    This is Kinga's first appearance on my blog, photographed here exiting the SS17 Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week. In this case, I'd say this outfit is all about the volume: the scarf, the oversized blazer, and the skirt. …

  • Prince and Mott

    An Amalialad knit design with a spark of urban edge as captured near the corner of Prince and Mott Street. Remember to click the picture to enlarge the details. …

  • Ece Sukan (editor at large VOGUE Turkey, model)

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  • I Need Me A New Elf!

    I can't even begin to count the number of times, over the years, that I have lied.Now, don't get me wrong, I do not approve of lying and I do not consider myself to be a liar ... but, I have told my share of lies.I tell white lies to avoid hurting people's feelings.I tell tiny lies that might, on occasion, exaggerate the details o…

  • Her Girls

    She pulled into the dark parking lot and parked her car. She got out, helped her little girl with her toys, grabbed hold of her daughter's hand and walked quickly towards the gym.It was a cold night.When she entered the gym, the warm, stagnate air hit her in the face. She stepped inside and left the cold and the darkness behind he…

  • What Goes Around - Comes Around

    When I was a girl - I loved boys with long hair.When I was a girl - boys wore their hair long - it was the thing.Now days - boys are wearing their hair long - just like when I was a kid.It's funny how fads go around and come around again.Little Billy has beautiful dark hair.He's gotten to where he likes to wear it long.His friends…

  • Vlada Roslyakova (Women, NY) and Alana Zimmer (Ford, NY)

    Vlada Roslyakova (left), Alana Zimmer (right)Interesting how when I was waiting for my flight from Milan to Paris, Alana was on the same flight. For as good as she usually looks, I couldn't believe my eyes when I only saw her get 1 suitcase at baggage check. How does she stuff all those great looks into 1 suitcase. Who knows, mayb…

  • Happy Birthday Wendy!

    Above is the gorgeous Wendy Brandes -- my new local blogger buddy -- wearing her vintage Moschino jacket and great fitting Acne Jeans at Butter. Wendy is a fine jewelry designer and regularly hosts trunk shows which showcase her designs, a recommended visit for any fine jewelry connoisseur while in New York City. …

  • Tottie Greer (FM Agency London)

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  • Tiffany Hsu

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  • Siri Tollerod (DNA, NY)

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  • Sorry Hon - It's Not Happening!

    Alexis is always mentioning things that she wants.She is not unlike most 7 year old girls - I would imagine.She wants toys.She wants certain foods she sees in commercials.She wants to visit Six Flags and Disney World and Sea World.She wants to go to the zoo.She does not hesitate to list those things she wants and will even write d…

  • Letters To Santa

    The other night, as I was turning out his light and walking out of his room, Little Billy said to me, "Night Mom. I'll love you forever and more."I turned back, walked over to his bed and I gave him a big hug and said, "Me too - forever and more!"He is so sweet - my boy.We were at his football awards ceremony recently and he said,…

  • New York Street Fashion: Speed in the noon day sun

    "Is there something I can help you find?""Yeah, I'm looking for this restaurant..." replied designer Victoria Bartlett ."I couldn't help but notice your outfit. I love it! May I take a picture?"As she was busy talking on her cell phone to locate the coordinates of her luncheon, she replied, "Yes"With speed being of the essence, th…

  • I Love These Great Awards

    Look at this great award that Kathryn over at Seeking Sanity gave me. I just love that they say it is given to bloggers that spread "Festivus" for the rest of us. Thanks so much Kathryn and if you haven't ever visited Seeking Sanity, you need to go over and see her three adorable little boys (and especially good looking husband - …

  • Danielle Hayman (FM Agency London)

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  • A Sunday Hat on Saturday Night

    Discovered late Saturday night on Bowery. …

  • Julija Steponaviciute (IMG, NY)

    With two consecutive seasons walking the likes of Calvin Klein and Lanvin, Julija mixes On Duty success with Off Duty style as depicted in these shots of her exiting the SS17 Rag and Bone show. No doubt her recent Numero #119 editorial will add to her staying power.Check out the Eiffel Tower pendant hanging off the zipper of her C…

  • Once Upon A Time ... There Was A Girl

    Once Upon A Time ...There was a little girl.She was very smart.She was a girl that made her parents very proud and always wanted to do whatever she could to please them.She knew what she wanted to be when she grew up, from the time she was six or seven years old.She shared a bedroom with her little sister and she always got the bo…

  • What Am I ... A Clown?

    I was in my kitchen making cookies. Alexis was sitting on a bar stool and being quite the helper. We were having a good little talk about all of Santa's reindeer and how a boy in her class could name all of them and how he was very smart.I said, "Some people are really talented."Alexis said, "What's talented mean?"I said, "That's …

  • Caroline Issa

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  • New York City Street Style: Casual Cool on Mercer

    Beyond Lara just being very attractive and having a great hair style, I like the way she balances the feminine and masculine elements of her outfit to create a cohesive style statement. Check out a close up of her boots here. …

  • Zuzanna Bijoch (Next, NY)

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  • Bonnie Chen (Next, NY): the Power of Persistence

    In her interview with AmericanVogue.com, Bonnie Chen stated, "Leigh, my booker from Next, decided to take me on when nobody else wanted me in New York two years ago. Many people didn’t support my decision to model after college, and I was often told I looked too commercial. Leigh took out all the bad pictures from my book and told…

  • He'd Just Better "Snape" Up - Or He's Outta Here

    We have 3 Cats.Garfield is our yellow cat.Boo is our black cat.And Snape (name from Harry Potter) is our tabby cat.Snape is not quite right.We're not sure if he's just messin' with us or if there's something not right with his brain.He, like the other two cats, is an outdoor cat that comes inside when he wants affection, food and …

  • Karolina Kurkova (IMG, NY)

    ornamented shaft on rain bootThis photo was taken in a nearly empty Tuileries (unheard of) after almost everyone had already exited the Elie Saab show. A group of friends and I sarcastically made a joke when we saw Karolina from a distance that she was probably some celebrity, ironically because we expected no one else to be exiti…

  • This is the message my mother left in my comments yesterday in response to her Birthday post:Dear Kellan,"Thank You" for honoring me in such a beautiful way on my birthday. Everything you say just warms my heart and is all that I ever need in the way of a gift. It's the greatest gift you could ever give me and helps me to know tha…

  • New York Street Style: Spring Street

    This is Toshiko. Currently she's a graphic designer and has a degree from a fashion institute in Japan. She bought the coat on ebay, replaced the buttons herself, and self-knitted her hat. The boots are a vintage purchase. …

  • Paths That Cross

    Everyday ... people cross our paths. Sometimes they change our lives forever. More often ... their shadows overlap ours and yet we never meet - never have the chance to know who they are and how they could have impacted our lives. On this day .... this is the guy I wish I could have met. This guy ... who affected my life witho…

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

    When I was just a little girlI asked my motherWhat will I be?Will I be pretty?Will I be rich?Here's what she saidTo me ...Kellan... you need to stop talking so much and listen to what I have to say... you should be nicer to your brother... you should try harder in school... if we say you are going to go to church - you are going t…

  • Mirrors And Windows

    Hosted by Cecily and Mama GeekI sat down one morning in the bathroom on the small bench in front of my mirrored vanity. The vanity I inherited from my grandfather when he died in 2003. It was given to me by my father, along with the four poster bed, tall dresser and night stand that were all part of the same set. The furniture tha…

  • Joan Smalls (IMG, NY):

    This photo humors me of the first shot I took of Joan back when she was still with Elite Models in early 2008. She was walking down Broadway between Prince and Spring streets. When I asked for her photo she told me I should talk to her booker. Naturally, I snagged a candid shot of her hailing a cab regardless, which actually turne…

  • 3 seasons of Jasmin

    Winter: Jasmin in December 2008, channeling Betty PaigeSummer: Jasmin in JuneSpring: Jasmin in May 2008Jasmin was recently interviewed by Nylon Magazine an update of which I'm sure you can find on her blog . …

  • Model Street Style: Nolita

    This is Mia Rosing. Not only did I fall in love with her knitted hat and her use of contrasting colors, but the details on her sweater coat (sleeve at forearm and pockets) were brilliant as well. Remember to click the pictures to enlarge the view. …

  • Jourdan Dunn (Women, NY)

    Well Dunn with Jourdan Dunn! That's actually the name of Jourdan's new cooking show and if you haven't seen it yet, watch the latest episode below: …

  • What Do Bloggers Need Even More Than A Story ... ?

    I hear a ruckus coming from the family room.Fighting.Complaining.Whining."What's going on - what's the matter?" I say, standing in front of Courtney and Chloe, who continue to bicker and ignore my presence.Finally, Chloe stops with the yelling and turns to me,"Our internet is not working! It's been down for 3 days and NOBODY cares…

  • LET ME OFF THIS BUS!

    My father reminded me of a story recently. A story about my mother.One day, my mother went to the grocery store. She came home, took a load of groceries up to the forth floor (of our temporary housing - apartment), set the groceries on the floor outside the door of our apartment and then went back to the car. She then brought the …