Memorial Day 2011

Models Untouched

Polaroid Instant Mobile Printer - Polaroid Grey Label™

Polaroid Instant Mobile Printer - Polaroid Grey Label™

I have been using a Polaroid camera for the instant gratification and fun of having a print to give to models right on the spot. Something kinda cool about having that Polaroid image on the 'fridge or taped to the wall! This may be a great addition and allow me to use lots of different media to create them right on the spot!

Emerge Spa & Salon

An evening of good food and drink, beautiful wedding gowns and a chance to indulge and pamper yourself!

Art for Japan - Boston May 6, 2011 6-9:00 PM

A reminder that there is a benefit gallery event at 535 Albany Street in Boston tomorrow evening. Proceeds are to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Japan. I hope to see you there as it promises to be a good show and you can review the works that will be on display on the FB page.

If you can't join us, please take a moment this weekend to donate to a charity of your choice!

Lasell - The Undergraduate Show Runway 2011

The designers presented a really impressive collection tonight and it was a terrific, polished presentation.

Congratulations to all of you!

There is a slide show of at least one of each look. No easy feat in a couple of hours. There is also a copy of each of those images.

This link will probably not be up until tomorrow morning as the slide show is still loading.

Fashion Design Students Runway Shows!

It is that time of year. Spring has arrived and with it colleges and universities will be conferring diplomas on seniors and grad students. I love this time of year. I know it won't be long that my "commute from hell" from Chelsea to Belmont and back again will be a bit easier as the schools close for the summer.

Another reason I love this time of year is the fashion design departments have been hard at work putting together fashion shows.

I am pleased that I will be attending Lasell's undergraduate show tomorrow night and the senior show Saturday night. Details.

Next up is attending the graduation at the School of Fashion Design on May 7. I am pleased that graduating designer, Candice Wu, a finalist in the BSO's Project Beethoven has personally invited me and my partner in crime for all things fashion, Kathy Benharris. Thank you Candice! It means a lot to be asked! Details.

Another big honor for Kathy and me is we have been asked to serve on the judge's panel for the fashion event held by Mt. Ida at the BCA on May 8. Yes. Kathy is going on mom's sacred day to help judge but we both couldn't be more thrilled. Details.

So if you want to see some of the talented folks coming out of the fashion design programs that will be helping you look beautiful in the near future, check out some of these shows!

They promise to be exciting, spectacular, and lots of great energy.

Asian Models on the Rise in 2011?

Asian Models on the Rise in 2011?

Image Dynasty Model - Boston

Pina by Wim Wenders

An amazing study of a brilliant, experimental choreographer that has left us all too soon. This is a fitting tribute to a true artistic genius who brought a special energy and perspective to dance.

If you feel dance is inaccessible or not relevant, this is for you.

Bambi Behind the Scenes For Harper's Bazaar Spain

Art For Japan

Boston artist Sophie Truong has organized a benefit gallery showing to help the victims of the multiple tragedies that took place in Japan this past month with the full consequences still not known as this story continues to unfold.

Jo Ann Rotschild has generously donated her gallery space, Gallery 535, adjacent to her studio at 535 Albany street, in the South End. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6-9 PM. This coincides with the area's first Fridays event so it is hoped that there will be a good turnout.

There is parking on Albany street in the evening, and parking at 580 Harrison, 2 blocks away, which will also be open for First Friday.

Currently 50 artists have donated their works for the event. Please come out and join us for a special evening of charity, community and wonderful art.

I am planning a special portrait for the exhibition and I am very excited about not only providing the piece, but the session promises to be fun and great energy. The photo session is scheduled for this Saturday!

You can see some of the work already donated on the FB page for the event.

There are so many in need in so many places in the world. Take this as a reminder to give to your charity of choice.

It will make your day!

Cure Her With Couture

Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer presented Michael De Paulo's Fall 2011 collection at the Park Plaza Boston on March 11, 2011.

Required Reading For Aspiring Models

I purchased Nigel Barker's book today and read through most of it in one sitting. This is an excellent book for models looking for some great insider tips and ideas on how to position themselves as models and gives them good insight into the industry. This is also a great way to attain a deeper understanding of themselves and learn skills that will serve them well regardless of what they ultimately choose as a career.

Nigel has a very personal and easy writing style that makes you feel as though you are sitting there with him. His insights and tips are invaluable and the "teaches" can be an extremely important process for models to work through.

I often tell new models that even if they decide not to pursue modeling, they should take away from the experience a deeper understanding of who they are as people and if they keep that in mind, it will have been a successfull personal journey.

I feel Nigel has conveyed that sentiment in a much more eloquent, practical way and with his years of experience on both sides of the camera, you have a priceless guide to help you get the most out of yourself and your modeling journey.

I am a photographer and would highly recommend this book for not only models and photographers, but anyone involved with the very important job of helping young people (which most of them are) get a good start in the industry with structured guidance.

I purchased two and will buy more and will recommend them to all models I work with.