Fashion Models:
fashion week

With a recent string of editorial appearances in American Vogue (July, August, November 2011) I thought it was appropriate to include Claire Courtin-Clarins here.

Of 11 new faces at the last Victoria's Secret Runway Show, one of them was Frida Gustavsson. I couldn't be happier for someone of Frida's calibre to arrive at one of the modeling industry's most coveted runways--with her total sense of down-to-earthness still intact. #classact

Charlotte tops off two consecutive Spring Summer campaigns with a Ralph Lauren exclusive for the SS17 shows. Her style is effortless as usual.

The dress is the same dress her mom wore the day she met her husband. I wonder who she met when she went and walked down 5th Avenue?

In the meantime while we wait to hear the news of what happened to Julia wearing that magical dress, have a stop over to the new L'Oreal Paris Your Style Your Studio Street Style site for hair by clicking HERE

Hilary Rhoda (USA/Women NY) exits Derek Lam's SS17 show today at Lincoln Center where she reported from backstage for Elle dot com.

Caroline Brasch Nielsen (Denmark/Marilyn NY) exits the Prabal Gurung show with good friend Frida Gustavsson (Sweden/IMG NY). Caroline (L) opened Prabal Gurung while Frida (R) closed the show.

Also, make sure to visit the new L'Oreal Paris Your Style Your Studio site. It's similar to lookbook.nu, but specifically for hair instead.

Jessica Stam (Canada/IMG) relaxing before having to spend 30 minutes dealing with the Craigster (my nickname) looking for New York's next "Gazelle, legs on the loose"

It took some smooth talking and about 30 minutes to find someone whose legs qualified for what we were looking for. Here, Piper McEndarffer (L), Elaine Welteroth (middle), Jessica Stam (R) talk out the details

Stam's country girl from Canada charm "sealed the deal" and Elaine Welteroth (L) agreed to be photographed for our project

Good Times: Laughing alongside Jessica with the Mercedes Benz 2012 SUV in background

shoes -- Proenza Schouler
dress -- Versace
sunglasses -- shop in New Hampshire


At 4 o'clock today I met up with Jessica Stam and rode at light speed around the Lincoln Center area looking for New York's newest Gazelle "legs on the loose". We were commissioned by Mercedes to find someone with legs literally like a Gazelle. It all kind of fit with the nature of my blog and Jessica Stam. After some small talk and about 30 minutes of driving around, we spotted our first "victim" walking into the back stage area at Lincoln Center.

Without hesitation, Jessica jumped out of the car faster than any Mercedes can go 0-60mph and told Elaine Welteroth (current Beauty Editor at Ebony) to "stop!". Mind you, at that point Elaine was still a complete stranger to either me or Jessica. Bold move Jessica.

After a couple of minutes Elaine agreed to let us take her picture with Jessica. Good times were had as you can see by the laughs above. I learned a couple of things about Jessica: most notably she doesn't take herself too seriously and she likes to cook. I love the genuineness of people when they can laugh at themself. Especially someone who by our cultures standard, has justifiable reason to take themselves super seriously.

Thanks to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Ranger program for sponsoring our ride together! High five to everyone involved for a successful mission accomplished.

Last night was Fashion Night Out all over the world and the streets of New York City were shoulder-to-shoulder with people shopping, partying, and drinking pretty much everything in site. It's a wonder the city still functioned everyone was having so much fun.

Crossing paths with Yulia who is always a pleasure to see, was one highlight.

loafers -- Miu Miu
pants -- BCBG
top -- Gucci


One thing we did talk about briefly was Casting Director Jennifer Starr's statement in her recent interview with New York Magazine, ""Model street style has blown up significantly in the past few years, what do you make of it?There is no doubt in my mind that if you have authentic personal style, it will help you as a model. Look at models like Erin Wasson, Abbey Lee, Freja Beha, and Daria Webowy, all of whom have great style. Personal style indicates to me that you have a great sense of self. The key is having authentic style. You must feel comfortable with the image you're projecting; otherwise, it's obvious you're trying too hard."

Caught on Candid Camera!