Marc Broussard

Reid (of the one and only Reid Rolls photography) called me up about 6 weeks ago to let me know that he was working on doing a job for Atlantic Records with an artist named Marc Broussard. When he asked me to be on the team to style to shoot, I was of course down for it. The shoot was scheduled in a few days after the launch party for SLEEVELESS so it was in the wake of craziness. Lucky for me, I seem to thrive on crazy, intense schedules. (Well, to a point.)

I knew that I must be a little out of pop culture when I was pulling clothes for the shoot and all the sales people were stoked that I was doing a shoot with Marc. I don't like to listen to an artist before I work with them because what if I don't like their music? Or what if I love their music but they are narcissistic and then I feel like I'm feeding the ego by complimenting them. So, I usually just let it be a mystery.

Despite the day starting early and working on little sleep, we had so much fun. Probably one of the most fun groups of people that I've been able to work with. Besides Reid and Lo (hair/makeup) we also had Laura Dart, Marc's manager, brother, and Atlantic's creative director all hanging out. We listened to Marc's new album and he sang along. Great voice, crazy talented, and beautiful lyrics. When this album drops, you have to go out and get it immediately!

So, I fancy myself a cell phone photog pro so here are a few shots from the day...
Rocking a John Varvatos jacket and an American Flag.

Wrapping the shoot in the white space...
I had to post this...because who doesn't like a floating head picture?

We shot the first half the day indoors on a seamless white and the last half of the day we went to a cozy Scot-themed studio where Marc does a lot of his writing. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product and curious to find out which look they choose for his cover.

xo,
Kyah

Oh, and P.S. zero narcissism on his part! But an extreme attachment to this bird hat that HE MADE for the shoot!

James Dunn and Sleeveless "News"

I'm busy as I can possibly be these days working on our (Jessica Maros and myself's) new line called Sleeveless. We are in the process of making press kits to send up to NYC before we head up and meet with boutiques and industry people, editing down our collection and making prototypes of the clutches that we are rolling out for Fall 2011. So, we are busy round the Sleeveless Studio.

I recently did a photo shoot for Americana-rock musician, James Dunn and after feeling good about almost 6 solid looks between the studio and location, photog, Reid Rolls, captured this "cover" shot. Absolutely stunning. I gotta say, I love his wardrobe for the shoot and Reid's choice of location and brilliant natural light give this guy the Americana look to match his lyrics and sound.

To achieve the mood in this pic was one part wardrobe, one part brilliant photography and direction, one part cool dude, and one part breaking out a bottle of wine and swigging straight from the bottle.

*Extra special thanks to the assistant photographer, Skip Hopkins and my assistant Bek Kaplan!

Fashion story cont.

More magic from our day of shooting with new LV model, Amanda Ramirez and photog Reid Rolls.

Model Spotlight: Kojii Helnwein

I just got back from a packed weekend in LA where I spent much of the time styling a fashion story with Photog Reid Rolls and Model Kojii Helnwein. Our story was focused on the new silhouette of the season which you've no doubt noticed us blogging about already. The bold shouldered, menswear inspired fashions boasting pleated trousers and splashes of neon.

Introducing Kojii Helnwein, who you may recognize from the current season of Project Runway and the new take-off, Models of the Runway, as our model! This is a teaser photo from our day of shooting. She was a city girl doing city girl things...in style. You can learn more about Kojii and her modeling career by clicking HERE...and also about her musical career as well. She knows how to rock a mic and a guitar!

All in all, I had a great time in LA with Reid AND made a few new friends! You can follow Kojii on TWITTER....and follow her BLOG. For more information on wardrobe styling for yourself or your magazine you can contact me thru our WEBSITE.
xo,
Kyah