August Issue

Hello lovely bloggers! Sorry I haven't been around lately, there has been so much going on! I celebrated my birthday last week and I also move in 2 days, yippee!

The August issue is finally out and I'm so exited. I've contributed the most to this issue so far: styling, the Fashion News page, the Fall Fashion page, and I was the Staff Spotlight this month! Don't forget to pick up a copy if you are in the San Diego area (they're free!) or you can read the issue here. Enjoy!

Romance and the City

So happy to announce that the July issue is finally out! Go pick up a copy if you're in the San Diego area :) Fashion 5.0 is a FREE monthly magazine!
This shoot was fantastic. Not only did I get to meet one of my favorite celebrities, but I got to help dress her too! Yippee! How do you like the outcome?
P.S. You can read the virtual issue here!

Here is my article, Summer Trend Alert: Splurge or Save! :

And here are some behind-the-scenes photos from the day of the shoot in downtown San Diego:

Covergirl- Tenley

Remember when I told you guys about that amazing shoot I helped style with my favorite reality TV star here?? It's Tenley from the Bachelor and Bachelor Pad!! :) Her beau, Kiptyn, was featured too (such a sweetheart). They were so fun to work with and such good sports. I think Tenley made the perfect cover girl for Fashion 5.0 and I can't wait to share pictures when the magazine releases tomorrow! If you're in San Diego, make sure to pick one up! This is our best issue yet!

Check out behind-the-scenes footage from our YouTube channel:

Stylist's Kit

For last week's photo shoot, I put together a styling kit that I believe is necessary for every stylist to have on hand! It was especially fun to put together, and I definitely recommend these items for any aspiring fashion stylist. :)
Enjoy!

Although these don't really fit inside my kit, I love going through styling guides before putting my outfits together. They get my thought process going and my brain knows exactly what to do when I see all the cluttered clothes and accessories on my floor. These guides by Lucky are my favorite. :)

This little bag is perfect for holding all my things! Go for a dark color because your kit will most likely end up either on the floor or thrown into the back of your car.

Your model may not always bring a wide variety of bras, so reusable breast petals will come in handy!

Double-Sided Fashion Tape
Clear Bra Straps
Skin Tone Breast Petals

Things WILL get dirty, especially during outside shoots. A Tide-To-Go pen is seriously a lifesaver when it comes to stains. Masking tape will also keep the bottom of shoes from getting dirty!

Shout Wipe & Go
 Tide-To-Go Pen
Baby Wipes
Masking Tape

Your model may show up with bright blue nail polish on so you have to be ready!

Nail Polish Remover & Cotton Rounds

Rubber Bands

Mini Sewing Kit
Pins
Scissors
Straight Pins

We must not forget that models are skinny. XS is not always a sizing option with certain brands and designers so a quick fix is to use either a sweater clip, clothespins, or even binder clips to cinch her shirt in the back!

 Sweater Clips
Downy Wrinkle Releaser
Lint Roller
Clothespins
Sharpie
Binder Clips

 When borrowing clothes from stores, they always appreciate the tags being returned as well. Sometimes tags are in places where it is just impossible to hide, so just remember to stay organized when cutting them off and keep them in labeled zip lock baggies!

Zip Lock Bags

 Wrinkle Releaser may not always take out those tough wrinkles, so opt for a hand-held steamer that you can keep in your car for emergencies! A tagging gun is also nice to have for clothes that you must return with tags attached.

Hand-held Fabric Steamer

Tagging Gun

Styling Days

This is a sneak peek of what I've been up to the past few days! ^ 

This week has been absolutely crazy! I went down to San Diego on Wednesday morning to pull clothes for our back-to-school shoot for the August issue. I spent all night sorting out the clothes and putting looks together, which was loads of fun. :) The shoot was the next morning and it went by so smoothly! It was such a pleasure working with our gorgeous model, Kiersten Brada, and it was so exciting for me to finally get to style a shoot on my own! Can't wait to share the pictures! ;) And don't forget to look out for the new upcoming July issue!

Here are some amazing shots of our talented model taken by Creative Smiles! We were so lucky to have Kiersten, she was such a sweetheart and so easy to work with. ♥

Photo by: Creative Smiles Photography

I fell in love with these crochet TOMS from Sun Diego!

 

Free People Dress

Aldo Handbag
Steve Madden Platforms