a current affair

last weekend i attended A Current Affair: Pop-up Vintage Marketplace at the Cooper Building in Los Angeles and it was amazingggg. not only did i score some fantastic pieces of Alkemie jewelry but i was fortunate enough to get to see an exhibit styled by emmy award winner, David Zyla!  he has worked in costuming for the entertainment world for over 20 years and i was totally awestruck by his fabulous looks created with these beautiful vintage pieces. check out some of the detailing that made these outfits sing!!

how wonderful are theyyyyy?!?! i am so happy i had the chance to expeirence them!! if you would like to see more {um, i suggest you DO} check out Kelsi Smith's interview with David himself {here} and keep your eye out for his styling on ABC shows and broadway!! enjoy!! x

the LOOKBOOK

so a while back i had the chance to style/model in a spring 2011 lookbook for the California Market Center - and this amazing book is the final product! huge thank you to all the showrooms that participated, Nick Chaves hair products, POP Beauty makeup, and the wonderful hair and makeup artist, Amber Ayala and OF COURSE to our fearless leader, Kelsi Smith!! enjoy!!!

stay tuned for a hair and makeup tutorial coming soon!! xo

STYLIN'

this past saturday i had the opportunity to be a part of Two Point Oh! LA's spring style event at the south bay galleria.  each stylist was assigned a store and tasked with assembling outfits fit for spring while passersby (and friends and family) texted to vote for their favorite look.  i used clothing from The Limited and created looks that could transition from day to night and a few lazy weekend outfits - and guess what?! i won!!! thank you for the crazy amount of support i received and make sure to check out the online contest here!! {insert one of 103498349873 reasons to vote for me and The Limited...} it is quick and easy and will make me super happy :)

here are a few of my looks!

brittney (left): white 3/4 length blazer, ruffle neck multi color polka-dot silk tank, black stretch trouser, silver hinged cuff and mini purple python clutch. (shoes: model's own)

michelle (right): charturse silk layering tank, nude and white polka-dot high waisted silk skirt, metallic beaded long necklace, gold lucite cuff and large black and white python shoulder bag. (shoes: model's own)

michelle: green, black and white striped tea dress, black large woven belt, silver bangles, and white cloth cuff (shoes: model's own)

my models were absolutely fantastic and i couldn't have done it without you!!! love love!!  and special thanks to kelsi smith who is amazing as always :) x