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The Style-Makers Edition
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ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
AN UNCONVENTIONAL SPRING Written by Melinda Solares Page 8
STYLE-MAKERS SPRING 2013 Page 12
VEGAS GOES GREEN Written by Roi Evans Page 26
MBFW SPRING 2013
Provided by Fashionfarmboy.com Page 34
LET’S DANCE
Written by Corleen Heidgerken Page 54
BIG BY DESIGN
Written by Roi Evans Page 56
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Bjorn Olaf Nasett Most fashion mags focus on the final image of the product in front of the camera. In this, the PREMIERE issue of FashionableMags, we’re turning our cameras around and highlighting some of the people behind the scenes, the “Style-Makers.” Begin on page 12
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Darren Church Front and Back Cover
Essential Barbie Beauty Director
Fashionfarmboy.com Spring 2013 MBFW
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Jamie Robarge Photography The Homewreckers
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
T.H. Taylor Neda Stevic, Heather Marie Stern Michael Damond FM Style Studio
Roi Evans Vegas Goes Green BIG by Design
Gerard Heidgerken Barely Practical
Melinda Solares Unconventional Spring
Gloria Luedtke Photography Alexis Rose Style
Corleen Heidgerken Let’s Dance
Cory Albrechtson Heather Marie Stern
Graphic Design Michal Damond Creative Director Allison Miller “Unconventional Spring” Design Makayla Campbell Jr. Assistant to Creative Director All of the photographs contained in this publication were provided by “Style-Makers as samples of their work, unless otherwise noted. Headshot photos were credited, if credits were provided. Images used on the portfolio pages were provided to demonstrate samples of the Style-Makers work. All copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights in this publication, are the property of their rightful owner.
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An Unconven L.A.M.B The hues of each season bleed into one another.
Anna Smit Ash ombre.
Each day comes with ruin, followed by rebirth. Let us shock and fascinate our subconscious with the decomposition of perfection. The vibrant flowers may be blooming, but the color, or lack thereof this spring is defying the usual.
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ntional Spring By: Melinda Solares
Generally considered a backdrop, black and muted hues are reigning. The power of the absence of color, its nothingness, and distressed raw materials reflect the commencement of our search for a new beginning. Austere florals in bloom.
Miu Miu
Every flower has its roots.
The dark rides with you past the days of winter.
Theyskens’ Theory
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The gothic birds are chirping.
Expose your imperfect femininity.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Francesco Scognamiglio
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Balenciaga
Find beauty in the reinvention of decay. Reinterpret the conventional spring styles and embrace the somber tones that will speak for this season.
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About the
Author It is curiosity and a philosophy for excellence that has induced Melinda to consistently defy the status quo. Her ample work experience derives from the professionalism and innovative ability she exhibits. From San Diego to Los Angeles, to London then Spain, and now San Francisco, Melinda has cultivated her immense comprehension of the fashion industry. Some specific accomplishments of hers include collaborating with various events teams in London, that strategically planned events for high-end clients such as Stella McCartney, Armani, Diesel, Sunsilk, and Ralph Lauren, among others. She was also involved in “Pandamonium in the Park,� a 12,000 person event organized for Dreamworks and Sainsbury’s in London. Upon returning to the states, Melinda has since become involved in PR, marketing, and free-lance writing opportunities. She has received an Associates of Merchandise Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) inLos Angeles and is currently completing the Bachelors of Science program at FIDM in San Francisco.
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STYLE-MAKERS Style-Makers can come from all facets of life, from overseas, the big cities, or perhaps a small town right near you. Now, they may not be “established” in the eyes of the “industry elite”(whomever THEY may be), but they matter to us, and the style-enthusiasts who constantly seek their unique expertise. Meet our featured Style-Makers for this issue...
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Alexis Rose Wardrobe Stylist & Creative Director alexisrosestyle.com Being a Wardrobe Stylist is more than just playing in clothes and spotting new trends. There’s so much more to it! The world of Fashion is one that embodies everything Alexis has ever wanted to surround herself with. There is so much creative energy, art, great music (on the runways) and this want to always strive to do more and be better than you were the day before. As she grows and develops the Alexis Rose Style brand, she wants to be sure to always be open to whatever opportunities that she may encounter, explore new worlds by collaborating with other professionals, and do as much as she can to enrich her Fashion community. “Milwaukee is flourishing and I’m glad to be apart of the force behind the movement!”
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WHAT'S ALEXIS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “Being a true lover of colors and prints, I cannot wait to whip out my brights and pastels and combine them in ways I’ve yet to. Stay tuned to AlexisRoseStyle.com as I feature What I’m Wearing all Spring long. I don’t pay attention to trend forecasts, so for those Style lovers who enjoy stepping outside of the box--I highly recommend they stay tuned for inspiration on creating their own, personal Spring style."
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FM STYLE-MAKER Artist A.Love Makeup facebook.com/pages/Assassin-INC Known to the world as A. Love, a makeup artist, esthetician and a self proclaimed Kingstress. A.Love grew up in Milwaukee, WI where she attended Milwaukee High School of the Arts and became an alumni of the Institute of Beauty and Wellness. A.Love’s love and respect for the beauty industry started in her teenage years. She has an undeniable love for art. She’s always looking for ways to enhance and grow with her art, beauty and activism; the driving forces behind many of her concepts and features. In the future, A.Love plans to take her supporters on a visual enterprise, connecting her passions and the energy of others to free minds universally. Change is coming...and it is A.Love PHOTOGRAPH: FM STYLE STUDIO
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WHAT'S A.LOVE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “I plan to incorporate the Afro into my style. I’ve never embraced it before but now, I’m realizing the beauty of the natural state and how artistic that can be in itself. So I plan to have to funky fros and creative curls this spring.”
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Anna Bours Illustrator and Graphic Artist
facebook.com/annaboursillustration Anna Bours is a Dutch illustrator & Graphic Artist, currently working and living in Barcelona. She works across a variety of visual mediums, from fashion and textile, to pure illustration for the editorial and advertising markets.
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WHAT'S ANNA LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “This spring brings life and fun back into fashion, with more playful themes and brighter hues. Sixties, strips, Asian –inspired prints, Stylized Blooms, Exotic & Tropical prints are definitely the key trends where I’ll be working with for the coming season. I’m supremely exited about the huge presence of bold graphics, blooms, exotic graphics and the Asian inspired prints as they are matching just perfectly with my own style."
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Bjorn Olaf Nasett Writer, Stylist and Photographer www.fashionfarmboy.com
Wisconsin farm boy Bjorn Nasett has always had big dreams of making his mark in the world of fashion and style. As a resident of Milwaukee for over 30 years, he’s done it all! His success as a writer, editorial stylist, vintage clothing expert, hair stylist, makeup artist and photographer, along with a knowledgeable eye -make him a sought after consultant in the field of fashion endeavors of all kinds. In a nutshell, his authentic take on how creativity and design fit into everyone’s life come from the heart. And besides, he says with a smile, “My advice doesn’t suck!”
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WHAT'S BJORN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “Spring style is all about renewal. What I look forward to every year is wearing my vintage Burberry trench coat, because some things never, ever go out of style and only look better with time. I also have a new jacket by Thom Brown that I have been waiting to wear. It was part of the Neiman Marcus collection for Target. I want to take it into a non-traditional direction even though it seems like classic prep school. Pattern mixing is also an obsession not only in spring, but year round!�
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Corleen Heidgerken Editor www.barelypractical.com Corleen started BarelyPractical. com to tie together her loves of technology, shopping, and fashion. With over 6 years of fashion retail management experience her skills in styling allow her to easily spot trends and navigate the shopping landscape. A current career in technology feeds her interest in playing with digital shopping and styling apps allowing her to share the best ways to find great fashion. Her focus on featuring local talent helps to promote the offerings of the Milwaukee fashion community to the world.
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Dolly Donshey
Designer/Creative Director - www.monstruosite.com
Known for her award winning conceptual films and theatrical shows, Dolly’s design style has been described as “Edgy Elegance.” Dolly focuses on incorporating leather, fur, feathers, lace, spikes, studs, crystals and other unexpected materials into her designs as much as possible but always masters the balance of the fashion world’s edge while still managing to keep things wearable for the everyday woman. In the short time that Dolly has been on the fashion scene, her collections have been featured on numerous news channels, in publications, worn by celebrities such as Kendra Wilkonson and Carmen Electra, showcased at Fashion Week Tampa Bay and at Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012. Dolly has also recently been awarded Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2012 award for Best Local Fashion Designer.
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WHAT'S DOLLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “I’ve never really been a ‘spring style’ girl. No matter what the season is, you’ll find me in combat boots and a pair of opaque tights. What I do love about spring is the ability to shorten the hemline a bunch. I love pairing really delicate prints with hard accessories. My favorite spring piece is this black, pink and green floral mini skirt. Because it’s so feminine, I’ll pair it with my old combat boots and a Tee. "
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e-Lo Green LOBERACE
VEGAS GOES
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by Roi Evans
Too soon? I often thought of Las Vegas as destination celebrities went to die, but Grammy Award-winning/reality TV talk show host Cee-Lo Green has thrown his hat into the ring, injecting energy into his new home at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. “Cee-Lo Green is LOBERACE” may become his own one-man Rat Pack! Known for it’s entertainment, Las Vegas has outdone itself, hopefully becoming the start of a new artist movement to Sin City. March Friday-Saturday, March 1, 2 Wednesday-Saturday, March 6, 7, 8, 9 Wednesday-Saturday, March 13, 14, 15, 16 Wednesday-Saturday, March 20, 21, 22, 23 Wednesday-Saturday, March 27, 28, 29, 30 April Wednesday-Saturday, April 3, 4, 5, 6 Wednesday-Saturday, April 10, 11, 12, 13 Tickets range in price from $49.50 to $149.50 for table seating. Ticket prices do not include tax and fees. For tickets, visit the Planet Hollywood Box Office, call 800-745-3000 or visit www. ticketmaster.com. spring 2013
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Essential Barbie
Hair,Makeup & Nail Stylist - www.allthebeautiful.com
Meet Essential Barbie; Nigerian, Licensed Cosmologist, Beauty Professional, Spokesperson and Lover of fashion. If you find your way into her penthouse, notice how nothing reflects the doll/icon, but the idea of what being fabulous truly is. It starts with cultivating what you already have, while a team of glamorazzi brings out the inner-diva. Essential Barbie simply holds the standard that there is no mold to break or category to fit into. If you have a box, she will politely ask you to step outside of it and do away with any false pedestals of what the world may see as Beauty. PHOTOGRAPH: FM STYLE STUDIO
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WHAT'S ESSENTIAL LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “I’m looking forward to rocking 50 inches of virgin hair extensions! Custom matte nail designs, buzz cuts and dramatic eye makeup - all on the same damn person! Oh yeah and statement pieces by Suite Accessories!"
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Fanny E. Muller Fashion Blogger and Wardrobe Stylist
lafreecaine.blogspot.com facebook.com/TheHotSpotFashionBlog
Fanny Tchouapi is a Fashion blogger/wardrobe stylist originally from Cameroon but currently living in Milwaukee. She runs two active fashion blogs (Lafreecaine and The Hot Spot) and has successfully coordinated two fashion shows in Milwaukee featuring clothes she helped design for Afro Fusion Brands, which is a brand that fuses modern with ethnic using authentic African fabric. Aussi, Fanny has styled several photo shoots in both the Milwaukee and Chicago area. Her goal is to inspire others to pursue their dreams by doing what they love and most importantly put African fashion on the map. PHOTOGRAPH: FM STYLE STUDIO
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WHAT'S FANNY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “This spring I am looking forward to incorporating a lot of blacks and whites along with some bold stripes into my personal style. I recommend your readers consider adding some leather, sporty dresses, statement sunglasses and pointy heels or flats/sandals into their wardrobe. Each pieces would make everything so effortlessly chic!"
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Heather Marie Stern
Co-owner/Partner - www.intriguetalent.com
Based in Milwaukee WI, Intrigue Talent, LLC offers high quality talent to suite their client’s needs. Along with her partner Mija, Intrigue Talent has very extensive modeling and promotional experience. Mentoring aspiring models who seek a modeling career is a passion of the agency’s owners. Heather and Mija offer one on one, intimate, and affordable workshops to help assist in the development of their models’ careers. Photographer and mua: T.h Taylor
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WHAT'S HEATHER LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “I am looking forward to ‘Gatsby’ making a return to the spotlight in film and fashion. I am excited to see the artistic creations that will come from the gorgeous vintage inspired fabrics, hairstyles and gowns of the era.”
Intrigue Model: Taylor Photographer: Scott Detweiler mua: Amanda Artistry
Intrigue Model: Ruthy Photographer and mua: T.h Taylor
Intrigue Model: Sean Rae Photographer: Cory Albrechtson Grooming: Valbona Zejneli
Intrigue Model: Kelsey Photographer: Cory Albrechtson HMUA: Valbona Zejneli
Intrigue Model : Annette Hair: Sylvia Stankowsli MUA: Vanexa Yang Photographer: Brendan Carlson
Mija Co Owner/ Partner at Intrigue. Photographer and mua: T.h Taylor
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Heidi Calaway
Fashion Designer & Stylist - www.bvenboutique.com
Heidi has been styling and scouring the earth for years finding the finest and most unique fashion. Her flavor runs the gamut from new to old. Whatever speaks to her, for whatever reason, whatever time period, she appreciates. She truly enjoys vintage glam and classic styles as well as hot fun trends as they pass through the years. Heidi’s work includes styling and art directing for fashion shots, commercials, advertisements and private fashion consulting. In 2003, she opened Boutique Vieux et Nouveau. Today, it goes by its acronym, BVEN Boutique. They started as a small boutique carrying a mix of new, vintage and resale. They have adapted to the flux of economies through out the years. Currently, their focus is to offer the best prices in unique fashion. With that, BVEN Boutique offers vintage rentals, upscale resale and 80% of new fashion is made right here in the USA. Heidi also sells all types of new fashion and used fashion like fine vintage and upscale resale on these websites www.etsy.com/secretvintagespy, stores.ebay.com/secretfashionspy
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WHAT'S HEIDI LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “Spring Trends that I am looking forward to are lace and sheer overlays reminiscent of the flapper style, interesting prints like some seen at Oscar de la Rente’s new 2013 spring collection, mixtures of textures such as leathers and metallics and of course stripes to strike that nautical look.”
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Jalem Getz
President of Wantable, Inc. www.wantable.co
Jalem is the President and founder of wantable.co, a personalized ecommerce company focused on women’s beauty products. His goal at wantable.co is to develop a deep relationship with their customers and offer them a platform for discovery. Because each customer is unique, wantable.co dynamically adjusts the product assortment for each user. Gone are the things customers don’t want; gone are the walks down the aisles of products for other people. Wantable.co is a beautiful new thing.
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“ We are the Match.com for beauty products. Our job is to introduce people to brands that we know they will love so they can become advocates. And our responsibility to customers is to show them only the things we believe they will like,� Getz said.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 19, 2012
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Michael Ja'Ameer
Stylist - facebook.com/fashionable.demand
Style is infinite and as the world revolves and time continues, style is constantly changing. Michael is inspired by everything and anything around him; he’s a chameleon in a sense. He firmly believes in constantly evolving his own style. You will never see Michael in “one lane” or “genre” of style. He’ll do grunge one day, then business casual the next. He loves challenging his limits and he feels that style doesn’t have a limit. PHOTOGRAPH: JAMIE ROBARGE PHOTOGRAPHY
Pages 41-43 features “The Home Wreckers”
Featuring the work of members of Fashionable Demand with Michael Ja'Ameer as Creative Director. Hair by Londyn Doll, Makeup by A.Love and Photography by Jamie Robarge.
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WHAT'S MICHAEL LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “Your style can easily be boring if it’s predictable, so I can’t really put a finger on what I hope to incorporate into my own sloppy canvas that i call style. It’s troublesome predicting it myself, because I’m a wandering soul. I look to incorporate more spontaneity though!”
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Neda Stevic
Creator, Shady Lady facebook.com/pages/Shady-Lady
Neda Stevic is the Creator of the notorious Shady Lady wearable art line. She’s also a Professional Model and Airbrush Make-Up Artist by trade. Neda’s Shady Lady line was conceived while making jewelry for her best friend Carrie’s birthday. Her work ultimately caught the attention of Tracee Dundas, who spearheads Fashion Week New Orleans. Neda was invited to showcase her pieces at a show featuring over 500 guests. PHOTOGRAPH: T.H. TAYLOR
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WHAT'S NEDA LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “I’m now preparing to head down to New Orleans with my new collection for my second year at New Orleans Fashion Week, which features hand painted pieces made from nail polish, airbrush make-up, dryer sheets and old comics.”
“I actually made this choker to compliment a rubber kilt I made for Fashion Week New Orleans last year.” Styling and photography credits: TH Taylor Model: Erica Stenglein
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more from Neda Stevic... 'Gothika' neck corset. The hat was made by scratch by Audra E. Kaske Styling/photography by T.H. Taylor
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dramatic, feathery neck corset which frames the face and cascades past the collarbone and around the shoulders. I took apart a feather wreath I had at home to make this piece. Many times, I’ll reinvent things I have at home instead of throwing them away. It’s a nice way to breathe life into objects which still have so much potential, and a way to display them (literally) in a completely different light! Photo/Styling: T.H. Taylor Model: Christie Gabriel
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Tomik Dash
Editor-In-Chief - www.vagrantmag.com
Tomik is 28 years old and was born in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up, he had the privilege of living in some great cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta where he currently resides. He always knew he wanted to be involved in something creative and he dabbled around in several things including dance and acting before he seemingly fell into hairdressing, which he did for 7 years. Being on photo shoot sets as a hairstylist opened his eyes to the beauty that lies in the process of creating image. He started a fashion blog where he would post his favorite editorials and thought that it would be cool to create his own blog-exclusive photo shoots. The photo shoots were well received and his blog gained quite a bit of popularity. He tried his hand at applying for credentials to go to New York Fashion Week and to his surprise, got a bevy of invites. That is where he really got bitten by the bug. After returning to Atlanta from Fashion Week, he felt like he was ready to take things to the next level. Atlanta had no dedicated fashion magazine and he wanted to provide an outlet for under-the-radar creatives to display their talents to the masses. 48
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WHAT'S TOMIK LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “For 2013, I have so much more in store for the magazine as I plan on traveling and doing my fair share of promotion for it. I really do feel like the sky is the limit and I can’t wait to show everyone what’s to come."
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Wren Solares
Corporate Events & Brand Designer www.fashionweekmke.com
Wren Solares is a true creative entrepreneur on all levels. At a young age Solares was surrounded by a family of hard workers and learned all of the aspects on what it takes to survive. Her grandma had her own boutique which she ran with her mother and her mother modeled for her shows. Inspired by a passion to travel, at a young age, Solares set off to the United Kingdom to discover another world. Within weeks, a position in events appeared and she was traveling the world for high end incentives which lead to many future opportunities and eventually her own Creative Events company in London which she still runs today ‘Style by Solares‘ - 10 years in the making. Recently, with a desire to be on USA soil and with her family she moved back to Milwaukee. Some of Wren’s newest ventures include ‘Lost in MKE’, ‘The Social’ and ‘Chic Events MKE’. A recent achievement is the start of Milwaukee Fashion Week, www.fashionweekmke.com
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WHAT'S WREN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “I am taking the Nutopia road for my style inspiration this Spring/Summer Season. I love the less is more style with a highlight on one accent piece to make the outfit pop! Think nude muted tones, fresh white light weight flowing materials, sheer looks to dare to go more bare, pale rose for a natural tone, fresh linen keeping it simple and earthy snake skin, bringing an edge to any style!
Lollapolooza - Brand styling for the media working with Calvin Klein at Hard Rock 2012
Stella McCartney Fragrance Launch in London
Midnight in Paris - A New Years Eve party in Milwaukee where we created a cabaret styled show
Sixty Mens Clothing Shoot - for the Italian client in London.
Stella McCartney Fragrance Launch in London MKE UpMarket in Milwaukee, WI
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Timothy Westbrook
Fiber Artist - unicorns.carbonmade.com
Fiber artist Timothy Westbrook uses the arts as a vehicle for social and economic change focusing in sustainability and art education. His innate ability to bring groups together allows for the blending ideas and industries both within and outside the art world. Between 2013 and 2014 he will embark on four major projects resulting in a live experience of visual entertainment that is created and presented with low environmental impact. Major Accomplishments of 2012/2013
• Work featured in Smithsonian based blog post • Speaking at the leading sustainability conference “GreenBiz Forum 2013 NYC” • Workshop at Discovery World • Presentations: WI Handweaver’s Guild, DSHA High School, Wisconsin Art Institute • Umbrella Project: Paleontology of a Woman “Dinosaurs are cool because they’re not fossil fuel”
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WHAT'S TIMOTHY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SPRING? “My goal for funding for the year is raise $100,000 to cover living/housing/studio, four floor looms, production costs, and appropriate/competitive wages/stipends for a total of seven collaborating artists, etc. ($10,000-$20,000 by March 2013, $50,000 by September 2013, $100,000 by March 2014) Learn more at www.artsinmilwaukee.org/profiles/1137”
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Let’s Da by Corleen Heidgerken of barelypractical.com
This past summer I went to New York for a fash was located in SOHO, I had to make sure and do wandered into an Aldo shoe store just to see if i in Milwaukee and was instantly attracted to a pa electric blue, but better yet had no real heel. The and then gracefully angled up to the top of the sho I knew I didn't have a thing to wear with them nor but it didn't matter. They were unique and beaut would come in time. Fifteen minutes later, they
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Jimmy Choo Red Strappy Sandal
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There's such a thing as a functionally practical shoe. That great pair of running shoes that provides support for your arches is a necessity when running distance. There's also a fashionably practical shoe. That's the perfect pair of black booties that goes with almost anything you own. Both are needs for your body. But you also need a shoe that fulfills the needs of your soul. The shoe that's so beautiful it calls to you and says "Let's dance". I don’t mean the shoes you want to wear dancing, but the shoes you want to dance with because they're cuter than any guy in the room. The right pair of shoes can add life to the most drab outfit and can set the tone of how others perceive you. Whether it’s the “don’t mess with me” spiky platforms, the sexy cutout booties, or the free spirited fringe sandals they all have a statement to say. This is art through fashion and the window into your soul. We all need to have things that are about enjoyment for the sake of enjoyment. Free from judgment about whether they were a good investment or what others think of them. We all work hard and are responsible much of our lives, so there also needs to be a time to cut loose and indulge. For some, that’s a sleek sports car, others a lush tropical vacation, and for me - it’s shoes.
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Everyday we wake up is a miracle. Today, in particular, I thought I was witnessing a sign of a very pleasant apocalypse. I mustered up enough nerve to stand on the scale, and to my surprise…I WEIGHED ZERO POUNDS!
BIG...
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I’ve been a semi-big guy all my life; never warranting my own reality show but never taking my shirt off in public. Was this a lovely parting gift from the Pope? (I’m not Catholic, so maybe this will get lost in the shuffle of his departure.) It dawned on me that this immaculate weigh-in was the opposite of what I hoped. Not only was I over zero pounds, but the scale had gone ALL THE WAY AROUND, bringing me back to zero! Remembering what math I could from high school, I learned that this meant I had reached a milestone I was never aiming for. I was 300lbs! I was on the gentle side of 40, meaning my body would damn near stop metabolizing. If I was gonna grind to a halt, I wanted to do it at a lighter weight, even though it would be funny to see how many friend/pall bearers it would take to lower my fat-ass into the ground! Some people own their size, and I’m not mad at them, but I had a journey ahead of me that involved crunches other than Nestle and Cap’n. I’m motivated, so I will attack this issue head-on…tomorrow. (To Be Continued!) ~ Roi Evans 56
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CLASSIC SHAPEWEAR Since the early 1800’s shapewear was used almost exclusively to transform the female body, giving it a slim hourglass figure. Nowadays, shapewear and girdles are made to serve different purposes, both in the area they cover and functionality.
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