Fashion Models [2017-02-26] 

  • Focus: 2 seasons of Jourdan Dunn for Teen Vogue

    Jourdan Dunn at Paris Fashion Week in Ocotober 2008, this photo appeared in the print issue of Feb. 2009 Teen VogueJourdan Dunn at London Fashion Week Feb. 2009, this photo was in the Teen Vogue.com Models Off Duty sectionI can't wait to see what kind of colorful outfit I hope to catch Jourdan wearing this Paris Fashion Week. You …

  • Focus: 2 seasons of Olivier Zahm

    Paris Fashion Week, March 2009Paris Fashion Week, October 2008In case you don't already know this, Olivier is now running his own blog called purple DIARY. …

  • Arizona Muse (Next, Paris) exits Lanvin

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  • By The Grace Of God

    When he was born ...He came early.Earlier even than seemed possible for survival.He was tiny ...He was fragile ...He was precious ...We worried.We kept vigil day and night.But ...We worried.And ...We prayed ...We prayed ...We all prayed ...Dear God ...Please ... have mercy on our sweet baby.Please ... watch over him and shed your …

  • The "Old Lady" Blues

    I'd had a pretty busy day.It was a hard day of cleaning house, sorting through paper-work, cleaning out the refrigerator - you know - a hard day.I took a shower about 3:00 in the afternoon. If I hadn't had to go out, I wouldn't have done much with my hair, but I knew I was going to have to go pick Little Billy up at school at 4:00…

  • NEW Example Of Documentary Perspective On Street Fashion

    When I was taking this gentleman's photo, I was delighted to add a touch of the curiosity of youth to the picture by purposely including the child who was only a fleeting passerby.Of course, the gentleman's hat, pants, bag, and color coordination are worthy of mention as well. …

  • Ana Beatriz Barros (Silent Models/Elite NY)

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  • First, let me say that I appreciate everyone that participated in my weekend Question Contest - it was fun! I'm also sorry if you did not win!WE HAVE OUR 4 WINNERS!!! My Small Cowboy picked 4 numbers (out of 231 entries) out of a cowboy hat and ...The 4 winners are:Janice (The Cook Gang)Lucille (Who's Going To Tell You?)Pam (Rando…

  • Paris Fashion Week Day 2: Karlie Kloss, Toni Garrn, Jourdan Dunn, Sessilee Lopez

    from left to right: Karlie Kloss, Toni Garrn, Jourdan Dunn, and Sessilee Lopez …

  • Ruby Aldridge (NEXT Paris) The Fall/Winter 2010 newcomer to watch

    Runway show success during season ideally leads to pages, pages, and more pages of editorial and campaign success in the off season, which in turn ideally lead to more high end campaigns and editorials. If runway season first timer Ruby Aldridge's recent show success is any indicator of her future high end editorial assignments, w…

  • Specks of Another Reality

    I can't really fly. But still ... in the darkness ... I look to the sky One day, I will spread my wings ... I will be who I want to be ... I will gather jewels and moon beams ... to pathe my destiny Until that day ... I wait patientlyNakedNaive, maybe Romantically The world looks upon me ... a fool they see I smileI weep But one d…

  • The Small Cowboy

    I am at the elementary school.I have just finished my Friday morning voluteering in my son's classroom - stuffing the Friday folders.I see my son and call him over to say good-bye. He is wearing a black cowboy hat, jeans and a pink cowboy shirt - as it is Western Day at school - he looks A-dorable.I hug him and he lets me.I leave …

  • I Need Someone To Just L.O.C.K Me Up And ... Throw Away The Key!

    The seven year old girl comes into my bedroom with her pink, sequined wallet clutched close to her chest.She was rambling about needing money.She was pacing around me saying, that.Honestly ... I wasn't paying much attention. I heard her, but I couldn't decipher (without delving full force into a conversation) what she was talking …

  • Color: New York vs. London, who wins?

    New York, in rainy lightLondon in typically cloudy light …

  • Thank you so much to all of you that entered my weekend contest. I never really imagined there would be so many questions! There was a total of 231 questions and I answered all but 1 - in the post titled "Answers (A ridiculously long post)". The 1 I didn't answer was from Laura: "I would love to know more about your twins story." …

  • Re-Introducing Think Closet Buyer: Wendy

    This is Wendy, the executive buyer for Nolita's Think Closet. The store specializes in vintage imports from Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Korea.If you are in the New York City area and need a place to shop, I'd totally recommend a stroll through their racks. They are located near Prince and Mulberry (212) 343-9988. …

  • Paris Fashion Week Day 1: Mirte Maas, Nimue Smit, Sara Blomqvist

    Nothing like starting off Paris Fashion Week with 3 top models of the moment! From Left to Right: Mirte Maas, Nimue Smit, and Sara Blomqvist. If it was possible for 3 girls to open Lanvin, YSL, and Chanel simultaneously, I'd want it to be these 3, because they are all just such cool people to begin with. …

  • New York vs. London: who wins?

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  • HEY - Happy Sunday!Head over to my other blog - On The Flipside - to find out what's going on.Thanks for stopping by and I hope you've had a great weekend!- …

  • New York Fashion Week flash back: after Derek Lam

    Constance Jablonski (Marilyn NY)Karmen Pedaru (NEXT NY)Derek Lam really showcased some of the finest models the industry has to offer this season from Constance Jablonski and Karlie Kloss to Freja and Abbey Lee. For the moment while I rush this post before I head off to Paris, I thought you'd like to re-visit that wet and rainy da…

  • Ieva Laguna (Women, Milan) exits Just Cavalli

    The always predictably friendly and sweet Ieva Laguna.From the last day of shows in Milan. Everyone is now getting ready for the final stretch of fashion month which also happens to be the most intense too -- Paris, the land where dreams are made and achieved. Hopefully this season I'll finally be able to get a clean shot of Kate …

  • Midtown Chic

    Fur may be abundantly popular this season, but striped layers of it as found in this coat surely aren't. :) …

  • Milan Fashion Week

    Anna WintourMaryna LinchukIeva Laguna (Women Milan)outerwear -- Derek Lam …

  • East London: Giles Deacon, designer and Simon, music producer

    Designer Giles Deacon as discovered in East London on the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier StreetSimon, music producerjacket -- B + Rjeans -- Dr. Denimboots -- All Saints …

  • Somtimes ... You Should Just Stay Close To Home

    I have a husband of 23 years.I have 4 kids for the past 15 years.I have a house and yard to take care of.I have meals to make.Mouths to feed.Laundry to do.Bills to pay.Shopping.I have 2 dogs.I have 3 cats.I have a lot of stuff to do in my world!So ... the other day ... when our yellow cat - Garfield - came home - CASTRATED ... I c…

  • She Is Such A Little Diva

    It is a morning when my twins are at basketball practice.Alexis and I are home alone, as Little Billy had gone to work on this day with his Daddy.I am in a rush, as I have to go pick the girls up at their school and I scream down the stairs, "Alexis - you have to come and get ready to go. I'm going to pull out your clothes and you…

  • Ece Sukan brightens up Milan's cloudy day

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  • Alessandra Ambrosio Off Duty (Elite, Milan) exits the Dolce & Gabbana show

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  • If You Are A Sixteen Year Old Girl ...

    Hosted by Cecily and Mama GeekIf you are a sixteen year old girl ...You might borrow your mother's Canon Rebel XTI ...To take photos of the world ...As seen through the eyes of a teenager.You might take photos of yourself taking photos.Or of yourself flashing the peace sign.You would definitely want to take a photo of cool Convers…

  • Girl ... What Tree Did You Fall From?

    My twins are pretty smart girls.They have always gotten really good grades in school and have taken challenging courses - always.I was never that smart in school.I'm still not all that smart.Anyways ... recently, Chloe got a lower grade than she expected on an algebra II test.She says that she was very upset when she got the test …

  • Retro statement in NYC

    After getting back from London Fashion Week, I was impressed with the number of men and women in London that embraced the past in their sense of style. I wondered if we didn't have some of that here in NYC, especially at the tents during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.I started to search my archived photos and I found this delightful …

  • 2 seasons of Erin O'Connor and a Brick Lane Couple

    Erin O'Connor at the February 2009 show for Top Man at London Fashion WeekErin O'Connor outside of the Christopher Kane show at London Fashion Week in September 2008Brick Lane Couple: Jim and Becca …

  • Milan Fashion Week: Models Off Duty, Jac Jagaciak sweeps key runway positions

    Natasha Poly (Women Milan)Abbey Lee (NEXT Milan)Jac Jagaciak (IMG Milan) shoes by Sport MaxOpened Versace, Opened and Closed Gianfranco FerrèAnastasia Kuznetsova (Why Not Models) …

  • Ece Sukan arrives at the Jil Sander show

    Ece has to be one of my all time favorite editors to shoot, not only because she invariably looks great and was ahead of the color trend, but because she is just a genuinely warm person when you talk to her too. …

  • Monkey See ... Monkey Do

    I try to set the best example for my children.I am not always the one these kids should be looking to for guidance - really - but, I do the best I can.I keep my house clean.I keep our clothes clean.I stand up straight and listen when I am spoken to.I chew with my mouth shut.I eat all the food on my plate.I take off muddy shoes at …

  • She comes to me in the kitchen.She is limping and whimpering and there is a scowl on her face.She pulls up her pant leg and turns her ankle sideways to show me the skin that is scraped off the back of her heel."Oh, that looks like it hurts - how'd you do that?" I ask.She explains that she scraped her foot while playing chase with …