faslife MAGAZINE
AUTUMN PREVIEW 2010 No. 1
contents (FINDURWAY)
3 editor's letter
a message from our editor
4 From Dark to Light
hammer pants and plastic jackets are in style--’cause we said so
10 faschat
stylist olivia crouppen tells us who the real fashion icon is
12 we're diggin'...
our hand-picked hot item of the season
14 credits
where to buy the amazing wardrobe featured in these pages
15 fasforward
a preview of what to expect in the next issue
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editor’s letter (THEINTRO)
Welcome to the premiere issue of Faslife magazine. after years of daydreaming about having my very own publication in honor of the vision that is fashion, i finally made the effort to make what was once a dream a reality. words cannot express how blessed and grateful i am to see this vision come to life. Fashion and the spirit of design is something that flows through me as natural as an apple is to an eye.
Jumper at GoldenPony.com Photography by Brion Hopkins Styling by Nicole Lah
In this issue, i invite you to be swept in the flux of innovative style assembly, as well as the abstract style that is the essence of Faslife magazine. Enjoy and we can’t wait to bring you the next dose. -
nicole lah,
editor & founder of faslife magazine 3
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from dark to LIGHT Photography by Charles Yeh Styling by Olivia Crouppen Make.Up & Hair by KC Witkamp Model- MK
Bra- silence and noise Pants- Brian Lichtenberg Shoes- Kate Preston Bag- goldenbleu jewelry- Kenneth Jay Lane
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This page: Jacket- Forever 21 Shirt- Forever 21 Pants- Kill city jeans Opposite page: Hat- Stylist’s own
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This page & Opposite page: Clear coat- Vintage (american rag) Beaded top- Vintage (american rag) Skirt- silence and noise Shoes- M.P.S. jewelry- Kenneth Jay Lane
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faschat
Photography by Charles Yeh Styling by Olivia Crouppen Make.Up & Hair by KC Witkamp Model- MK
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FASlife magazine: There are a million + 1 professions out there--why styling? olivia crouppen: Because to me style is a reflection of "the times", and there's really nothing more interesting than now. FAS: Ok, understandable... So, how did you get your start? OC: Fashion has always been my thing. I taught sewing classed at Jo-ann Fabrics in high school then went on to study fashion design. It was only once i was in school for design that i realized what i really wanted to be doing was styling. I took a leave and got a number of internships that got me no where, so when i felt i had no where else to turn, i decide to check out good old craigslist. I came across a listing on for a celebrity stylist that needed an assistant so i set up an interview and the rest was history. FAS: Talk about a fairytale! That’s something you can surely tell your future grandkids. (We both Laugh) FAS: So, on to the next question... As we’re all aware, The fashion industry is like a revolving door--one minute you're in & the next minute you're out; Do you feel pressure as a stylist to stay as relevant as the designers you include in your shoots? OC: Yes, & no. The truth is, there's nothing new under the sun, as long as I'm making something i feel relevant. Of course i feel some pressure to keep up with what's out there. I am constantly looking for new designers, magazines, blogs...but i think i would do that even if i wasn't a stylist. FAS: Do you feel you need to have a 'knack' for styling, or is it something you feel anyone can learn. [Why/Why not?] OC: Honestly, i think it's something you either have or you don't. You know how some people just can't cook. It's like that.. FAS: It's the year 2012...where are you? OC: EVERYWHERE! FAS: What's the first thing/person that comes to mind when you hear, 'Fashion Icon'? OC: Wow, i want to say Lady Gaga.. But seriously Alexander McQueen. FAS: In your opinion, what’s the current or next trend? faslife OC: oddity is more "in" than ever.
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we're diggin'... The ‘1002 Crimson’ leather jacket by 1020 BY NICOLE
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THE DESIGNER 1020 by nicole
COLLECTION fall/winter 2010
It’s bold. It’s red (a color that you can never go wrong with). It’s fiery, yet classy and hip. Just like this magazine. The cherry on top of the cake is the Extended zipper at the wrists in case you want to ‘roll up’ your sleeves without actually rolling them. Oh, and that’s not all. The nifty Black blocks of contrasting fabric could make even the most tomboyish woman look like she has the shoulders of a Zoe Saldana. To get your hands on one, Check out our Credits section.
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crEdits (HURRYUPANDBUY)
EDITOR’S LETTER On Melissa, Black Satin Jumper Available at shopgoldenpony.com ‘FROM DARK TO LIGHT’ Bra- silence and noise, can be purchased at Urban Outfitters Pants- Brian Lichtenberg, can be purchased at Diavolina Shoes- Kate Preston, can be purchased at Fabulista.com Bag- Goldenbleu, can be purchased at Goldenbleu.com Jewelry- Kenneth Jay Lane can be purchased at Neiman Marcus Pants- Kill City Jeans, can be purchased at Urban Outfitters Shirt- Forever 21, can be purchase at Forever21.com Jacket- Forever 21, can be purchased at forever21.com Clear coat- vintage, purchased at American Beaded top- vintage, purchased at American Skirt- silence and noise, can be purchased Shoes- M.P.S. can be purchased at Fabulista.com Jewelry- Kenneth Jay Lane can be purchased WE’RE DIGGIN’... Red Leather Jacket - 1020 by Nicole Available at shop.1020bynicole.com
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Rag Rag at Urban Outfitters at Neiman Marcus
fasforward (APREVIEWOFWHATS2COME)
fas5 fall must-haves
no, really.you gotta have these
behind the seams
inside a designer’s studio
faschat with an icon it’s a surprise...duh
Lula Geometric Print Strapless Dress, chain, at GoldenPony.com Choker - Vintage (by h+m)
beauty and her beat style of a songbird
one stop shop
cheap, designer essentials all in one place.yes, really
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