Friday, September 30, 2011

My first pair of designer shoes were from DSW on the sale rack-the shoes actually made me feel hopeful when I was struggling

My Givenchy shoes

Hey Girls,

Some people remember fondly their first kiss, or their first car, or the night they gave their virginity away, but for me what stands out more is the day I got my first slice of luxury. I was struggling at the time to survive on a dream, just a few weeks away from giving up my apartment, and crashing at friends' places, because I was more afraid of giving up what I was pursuing, than instability.

I lived on bargains, dollar menus and fifty percent off stickers, so it was normal to check out the sale rack at DSW in Union Square, but this one sale shopping spree was different, I'll never forget the day and I'll never forget the shoes. I still have them, a pair of Givenchy strappy sandals- that's a pic of them above actually on this blog header, I'm wearing them in that photo, and the first pic on this post is them now. I plugged this experience in my modeling memoir Almost 5'4". I can wear a size 5.5-7 depending on the shape of the shoe and width. Typically I am a 6B, and this is why I've worked for years as a shoe model. These above are a 6.5 and I wore the shit out of them. Really abused them. They probably hate me.

 excerpt from Almost 5'4"

......the one hundred bucks felt great. Until the next afternoon when I woke up and counted my money and realized the money wouldn’t go very far. So I spent it. It was just the amount I needed to buy a hot pair of Givenchy shoes on sale at DSW. I had never owned anything fabulous in my life. Colleen loved them too and every woman in the store probably wanted them. I hadn’t bought myself anything nice in so long. I just wanted to own something that had power that had success behind the name. On the train, in front of everyone, I put my other ratty shoes in my denim bag and slipped into the Givenchy stilettos and I hung onto the pole balancing and standing almost 5 inches taller.
Back in the apartment, after I climbed the 5 flights in my new hot shoes, I wanted to ignore those voices in my head, the sounds of pressure terminating my modeling goals for the summer.

I miss wearing those Givenchy shoes, they remind me of those hustling to survive days, and how that hustling and not giving up paid off. I remember how the shoes actually made me feel hopeful then, even when I was eating dollar menu at Wendy's and going to the Apple store later on. And although I treated them bad, like a toddler in a $500 shirt, they really were amazing shoes.

All of my moving and running around had put pressure on them, peeling away the satin overtime, straining the posture of the pretty straps, I really wore them out pounding the streets, going to castings and photo-shoots, trying to land the gig, and especially during a photo-shoot that involved a swimming pool and dipping my feet into the pool while wearing the them, all of this shoe-carelessness while striving did of course end up ruining them.




Now I think of the shoes like a piece of art, complied of my memories and a part of my journey. Maybe meant to be displayed, but I do want to wear them again. I plan to get them restored. Or try. I'll keep you posted on that!

Shoes have gotten so frazzle dazzled lately, too much crap all over the shoe, and I can't stand it, I see a cute pair of shoes from the front but then the back heel looks all awkward and unfit. Finding a simple but elegant, every occasion shoe is so hard these days.

Heel shape is such a big thing for me on how I choose my shoes. Also I have small feet and I don't like to look like I am walking around carrying a brick so I hate heavy and chunky shoes, shoes that make my feet look bulky, I like dainty shoes, sophisticated but sexy shoes, a little platform is okay, but I am not into the super high high platforms, it grosses me out. And I hope that trend goes away fast.
And I'm not about luxury being best all the time, because I have Payless shoes that I wear just as much.

I don't believe that a logo or brand can define a person, I think you are worth more than the handbag you carry, and normally when I shop I pretend there is no logo or designers name on the items in the store, I look at the selection without deciding ahead of time that the brand means more than the fit--because fit means everything, and what I choose and buy and wear is because the design is timeless and quality is there and the fit works, period.  Like those Givenchy shoes are to me--timeless---beat down--but still.

With that in mind, tonight I am putting on one of my favorite dresses and different pair of cute shoes, and I'm going to explore my neighborhood and hopefully land at a memorable spot to enjoy some dinner and drinks with my man!

Isobella

Isobella Jade quote: Keeping the Try Turned On

I've gotta try, that's what I tell myself all the time, trying is what I wake up for, it's what has led to everything so far. ~Isobella Jade

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Isobella Jade Quote: your perception can create your road

"earrings, handbags, shoes, cell phones, beauty products, haircare, skincare, that couch, that computer, that bank, the cover of a book- models are doing more than modeling on the catwalk and falling on their butts doing it. Think about the advertising world, look at magazines beyond high fashion, notice that your perception can create your road ." ~Isobella Jade

Favorite Little Thing: Lana Satchel by Vince Camuto is BIG but so hot on petites.

Vince Camuto's Lana satchel is so hot! It's just really sleek and classy, with clean lines I adore. The large handware could be intimidating but it's not. A year round I love you bag.

At the newVince Camuto Grand Central store.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

There is no limit to what can inspire you

Hey Girls,

Here is a chat I had with pipedream comics about Model Life, publishing, and how There is no limit to what can inspire you.

Check it out here:
http://pipedreamcomics.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/there-is-no-limit-to-what-can-inspire-you-petit-model-isobella-jade-talks-model-life-ipads-and-more/

Take THAT! Macho comics world!
~Isobella

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

the power of being still can inspire you


Hey Girls,

Last week on my podcast I plugged this article called Don't just do something, stand there...a tongue twister for sure, but it's an awesome article about finding your creativity, and how the power of being still and enjoying life can also bring inspiration. My mom shared the article with me, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

There are little ads for books throughout the article.

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/14/opinion/la-oe-mcewen-donothing-20110814

Aim high and strive on!
Isobella

Monday, September 26, 2011

Favorite Little Thing: Carnelian Knoll earrings

Hey Girls,

I stopped by Crafts on Columbus this past weekend, and picked up these pretty hand painted glass earrings from Julie of Carnelian Knoll. http://www.carnelianknoll.com/


I plan to wear them with little black dresses and they will go nice with my navy blazer I wear almost every day now.

Stop by and see Julie and her beautiful pieces at Columbus Avenue at 79th Street. September 24-25, October 1-2, October 15-16 (no shows October 8-9)
10 AM to 5:30 PM each day

~Isobella

Isobella Jade quote: Things to love

Hey Girls,

A thought on the things to love.

It takes a huge amount of self-love to not be influenced when there is so much to compare ourselves too, it's so easy to focus on what appears to be a flaw in ourselves and have desire for what we don't have and ignore what we do have. But I hope you find that your heart and your mind are your most powerful possessions, and that it's worth it to be true to yourself, your beautiful the way you are, I hope you discover that the size of your nose, your measurements and booty are things to love too. ~IJ

I hope your week starts off good, gets you thinking and moving towards your goals, each day is a new chance to strive, so focus on the future and the things you want and glide! :)

Strive on!
Isobella

Friday, September 23, 2011

Itty Bitty in the City with the rain

Hey Girls,

Earlier was at Black Label nails in Midtown East, 318 Lexington Ave, between 39th and 38th and had a nice mani-pedi, I'll be back. :)


Then had a last minute casting for hands and feet on 27th Street, and now attacking my writing. (Working on new projects that I am looking forward to sharing with you in a little while.)

I encourage you to stop by my www.petitemodelingtips.com for daily modeling tips for the pint-size and if you missed this week's posts check out:

Aspiring models being prepared for your success tips:  rawness on the highs and lows of striving as a shorter model and how some old school modeling marketing methods still work, even in this Internet age.
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2011/09/aspring-models-being-prepared-for-your.html

Insight on why it takes so long for modeling agency to call you:
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2011/09/why-does-it-take-so-long-for-modeling.html

Have a great weekend, discover something awesome!


~Isobella

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Teen Read Week is coming up!

Hey Girls,

I wanted to let you know that Oct 16-22 is Teen Read Week!

So, what are you reading now? How many books do you read a year? Do you like to hold a book in your hand or read ebooks on your phone or electronic reading device?

Visit www.ala.org and search "teen read week" for events in your area during Teen Read Week.

No matter how you read books, I hope that you do read them and enjoy reading them. I love it when I laugh out loud while reading a book, and when the words in a book take my emotions and seep into my heart and the book becomes apart of my life. Reading Rocks! ~IJ

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

New Podcast Today: Isobella Jade on how we use our time


The way we use time

9/21/11
3:00 PM EST

Author, model, advocate Isobella Jade shares stories on the way she gets the most out of her day as a writer, marketer and brand, and reflects on the times she did and didn't use time well in her pursuits and also dives into personal excerpts of the highs and lows of trying to live without regrets. Jade is the author of Almost 5'4", a modeling memoir (originally written at the Apple store), a graphic novel called Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior, now a mobile read through the Comics + app, and Short Stuff: on the job with an x-small model, which is about the day in the life during modeling jobs that took place after Almost 5'4", all can be found on her website www.isobelladreams.com

Listen to the podcast segment here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2011/09/21/isobella-jade-on-the-way-we-use-our-time

why does it always take so long to hear back from a modeling agency? Answered!


Hey Girls,

I was recently asked on my Facebook by an aspiring model, why does it always take sooo long to hear back from an agency??

My reply might also help your own pursuits:

Well, they might not have any work that fits your stats right now, they receive a lot of submissions, they might not be interested, they might be holding onto your comp card /images and waiting to see if any work comes in for your look, before they call you.

The best thing to do is keep striving and keep submitting your comp cards out to other agencies, and to stay busy. :)  After you've submitted and submitted, if you don't get any interest you may feel doubt but remember modeling is competitive and legit print modeling agencies are not going to waste their time working with you if they can't market you and book you work. Keep moving on, keep submitting and even re-submit to the agencies again a new comp card with new photos. As a striving self-made model you are always striving to improve your photos and prepare as best as you can for creating your opportunities.

It's true, hence my memoir Almost 5'4" (it's also an ebook for $3.99, make sure you have your Kindle and Nook and iBookstore apps, for reading on your phone at night when you can't sleep!)...anyways, it took me some time (a couple years and some mistakes later) to get my stuff together with the right photos, comp card, and the right mindset. Targeting the right agencies with the right photos is so important. Make sure you are creating marketable photos that are realistic for your realistically ambitious modeling goals. Here is more on photos and also more on the marketing mindset as a model.

~Isobella

P.s:  Love finding $15 in my rain coat pocket, was on my way to TJ Maxx and Marshalls today on Sixth Ave, both stores have a nice selection of petite sizes which is nice, and made my rounds also to Pippin Vintage Jewelry, I bought a cute pair of Jade earrings (wink).
http://pippinvintage.com/

I'll have a video up soon featuring the earrings and some of my recent finds shopping bargains.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Itty Bitty Twittering around town

was at @ today on Sixth Ave, the store is looking good. Found some petite sizes too which is great!
 
have you ever been to Argo Tea? I love that place. was there earlier today for a Chai tea! their Pumpkin muffins rock!
 
Let's Twitter together @Isobellajade
 
 

Hey suit designers, design some more for petites please!

Hey Girls,

So if you saw the The 63rd Annual Emmy Awards, then you saw Jane Lynch's suit, no not track-suit, I'm talking about her walking on stage with, no that's not me, it's Paula Abdul and aren't they hot in matching bad ass pant suits?!

I think so. Pint-Size Paula pulled it off really well, but it got me thinking, what's a short chick to do when it comes to finding a pant suit, or a blazer and skirt? And it got me Gooling. Here are some finds:

Was glad to see a petite section for suits at Macy's. Not sure the length is going to work out though, but...maybe.

At Bloomingdales I didn't find any suits when I searched petite, but found some Tahari and Nanette Lepore in smaler sizes, but that doesn't mean the length is petite friendly.

At JCPenney, I was happy to see their petite section online and found these.

At Forever21, I didn't see any pant suits, for girls anyways, I wonder if they'll add some? It would be smart. But I found these blazers which are cute for all sizes.

I would also try a T.J Maxx, Marshalls and Kohl's for pant suits and blazer's too.

Hunting for more of that sophisticate bad-ass look...

~Isobella

Itty Bitty in the City, rockin flats and going preppy

Hey Girls,

Here was my Sunday brunch outfit over the weekend. It was in 60's, brought out my long sleeve shirt, oh yes, fall is here.

Jeans Levi's.
Shirt from Beacon's closet.
Shoes, flats in navy, Tommy Hilfiger Women's Brit Ballet Flat.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Itty bitty in the city: Burberry Brit meets Payless booties

Hey Girls,

Here I am prancing around the city today, wearing Burberry Brit denim skirt and my awesome Payless booties I plan to wear both all fall long, I go for what fits and what appeals to me. Rock what YOU love. Today stopped off at Eataly again, I LOVE that place, it makes me smile, also stopped at Shop Housing Works on 23rd ( check out their Best of Fall auction event coming up on September 20th.). ~Isobella


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Favorite Little Thing: Kate Spade New York Compact Mirror

Hey Girls,

I love compact mirrors, at my modeling casting for skincare this week I let a tall giraffe use mine, I always have my compact mirror handy and this one by Kate Spade New York caught my eye and it's become one of my featured Favorite Little Things.

~Isobella

Abbey Lee Kershaw rips it up at Pianos with Our Mountain

Hey Girls,

The girl is a giraffe but I am sure you've seen fashion model Abbey Lee Kershaw before. After giving her my card and telling her about this blog, I saw her rip it up last night in the Lower East Side at Pianos with the band Our Mountain. With a thick chain in hand, hitting it against what looked like the top of a tin trash can, it made for a nice beat and start of the show. Her modeling agents were there, which was supportive, but they did not bob their heads like I did. What!!

Abbey Lee rips it up at Pianos with Our Mountain


~Isobella

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

the pressure we put on ourselves is not a bad thing

working on writing this afternoon, I give myself goals, like 5 pages by 1 p.m or whatever, I push myself with a deadline, it's not always easy but the pressure we put on ourselves is not a bad thing, it can bring out the best in us actually. Along with the pressure and goals, make sure you also throw in there acknowledgement for what you've done and accomplished, and give yourself a nod of encouragement. ~IJ

Isobella Jade Quote: Potential starts from within your heart

Potential starts from within your heart, tingling the mind to wonder what is possible, sure someone else can suggest you have it, or warm this wonder with hope, but your heart and mind working together are what awakens your potential and introduces you to the capacity of your capabilities, to inspire the first steps in the direction of your inner-belief in yourself and the chance you grant yourself. ~Isobella Jade

Sunday, September 11, 2011

A Sound of Silence for those who lost their lives ten years ago on 9/11

....having a moment of silence for those who lost their lives ten years ago on 9/11 and the families of those who carry the memory of their loved ones with them always, their presence and love will always be near. R.I.P ♥ Every day is so precious.

Paul Simon sang this live today at the 9/11 memorial, I missed watching it on NBC but you can listen to it here, love this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3np0DMxXKzM




 In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls"
And whispered in the sounds of silence


~Isobella

Friday, September 9, 2011

Baker's got the glitter going on! Featuring the Carina and the Victoria G pump!

I stopped by Baker's on Fifth Ave during Fashion's Night Out, here I am holding a Carina pump.
Hey Girls!

Baker's Victoria G pump is really hot for petites and girls of all sizes. And under $100.  And the Carina pump, over 5 inches, in Bronze with a cute bow accent is eye popping WOW!




Check out Baker's glitter galore, so many styles are perfect to pair with a little black dress or to really dress up some jeans. I'd also wear a cute blazer with it. I love high heels and blazers, preppy glamour!
chillin outside of Baker's on Fifth Avenue.

Random pics from Fashion's Night Out

After my eye exam my eyes were dilated and I felt all funny, but still had a nice evening making my way up and down Fifth Avenue, here are some random pics from some pit spots.

 Lord & Taylor, each floor represented a different part of the city.


Met Sam Edelman, I regret not giving him my book Almost 5'4", which was in my bag but totally forgot about it.


At Saks Fifth Ave makin graffiti :)




While making my way up Fifth Ave I stopped in Bakers.



Thursday, September 8, 2011

Tonight! More Fashion's Night Out hot spots!



My graphic novel Model Life has gone mobile, download the Comics + app on your iPhone or iPad and search Model Life, I know you'll love it!

Hey Girls, There are so many choices, so little time, so choose wisely!  Here are some more Fashion's Night Out Hot Spots to consider attending tonight.                   

Maybelline New York
September 8,6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Gansevoort Plaza- Little West 12th Street @ 9th Avenue, New York, NY (map)
Makeup artists will provide free mini makeovers, music by DJ Chelsea Leyland, post makeover guests can have their picture taken and upload directly to their social networking sites

Ricky's NYC, 2387 Broadway Between 87th & 88th Street. Join Ricky’s NYC to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out 2011 at their newest location in Manhattan! Shop their eclectic, hard-to-find beauty offerings and enjoy free makeovers by Ricky’s NYC’s Elite Pro Beauty Team along with complimentary manicures from Katy Perry’s nail stylist, Patricia Yankee. Hosted by Ricky himself with amazing contributions from Too Faced, Skyn Iceland, Dashing Divas, Nest Fragrances, Sally Hershberger Hair Care and much more. 6-10pm
Enjoy a pre-party at Frederic Fekkai to get ready for a night out on the town, special FNO beauty packages offered, champagne and cocktails. 712 Fifth Avenue, Fourth floor, New York, NY.  4pm-7pm

Stop by Agent Provocateur at 675 Madison Avenue, New York, NY for a live model showcase and cocktail reception. 6-11pm.
Lord and Taylor. Fifth Avenue, at 39th Street, 6-11PM: "Wear This, Not that" with Fashion Editor at Large, Suze Yalof Schwartz. Share your NYC with Candy Pratts Price, Creative Director of Vogue.com, as she shares the NYC she loves. Groove to the tunes of singer/songwriter, DJ and model, Solange Knowles. Meet designers Ivanka Trump, Sam Edelman, Libby Edelman and Vince Camuto. RSVP@lordandtaylor.com 6:30-11pm.
During Fashion's Night Out, join Barbie and her favorite CFDA designers for the ultimate fashion hunt, a city-wide mobile scavenger hunt with QR code clues and free rides aboard the official FNO bus, locate doll size fashions and accessories and be entered to win life size versions, www.barbielovesfno.com
Love shoes! Stop by Jimmy Choo, 407 Bleecker Street, New York, NY , from 6-9pm/ Photographer to snap step and repeat photos of costumers that will be uploaded to Jimmy Choo online and facebook. 
BCBG MaxAzria . 461 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY , 6-11pm. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with visit by Max and Lubov Azria, first 100 guests to buy a bottle of new perfume will get signed bottle by Max.
Rockefeller Center, 1230 6th Ave, New York, NY Crossing fingers it won't rain! Rockefeller Center Fashion's Night Out involves live music and exclusive deals. Performances by White Rabbits, Bear Hands, Lissy Trullie, DJ Kellchiro.
Celebrate GQ's collaboration with Dockers at a reception hosted by Donald Glover from NBC's Community. Alexander Wang will be there with fellow menswear nominees Gant by Michael Bastian, Patrik Ervell, Warriors of Radness, Kirk Miller and the boys from Riveria Club. Bloomingdales, 1000 third ave, New York, NY 6pm- 8pm.    
There are SO many more spots, so think of your favorite brands and go to their websites or Facebook pages, there will be most likely be info on Fashion's Night Out today. It starts at 6pm! :) ~Isobella                    
More event listings tonight are here:
http://www.themodernagent.com/now/text/13426333

http://www.fashionsnightout.com/fno

http://guestofaguest.com/calendar/2011/9/

Fashion Week Petite features coming up!

Hey Girls,

I am featuring Petite Models on my blog during fashion week if you would like to be considered for a feature send me your professional jpeg images/ jpg compcard to petitepride@yahoo.com Fashion Week Petite as subject. Models who have previously submitted to Petite of the Week will also be considered. And select models will be featured throughout fashion week.

Please include your first name, your city, your height, and how you are making strides in modeling, or your aspirations for modeling despite being petite.

Aim high and strive on! Petite Pride!
~Isobella

~Isobella

Itty Bitty in the City for Fashion's Night Out

I was in Texas over my birthday in early September, here I am with some cows.

Hey Girls,

On September 8th, 2011, Fashion's Night Out is the hottest night for all walks of life and heights in NYC, presented by VOGUE, Mayor Bloomberg, NYC & Company and the CFDA, it's the biggest shopping event out there.  It's about enjoying the brands you love, as the stores of New York City and across the nation ( google your city + fashion night out) hold their own fashion party. There are just too many events to attend them all but focus on your favorite brands for a memorable time for sure. You can also download the Fashion's Night Out app! Here are 15 hot spots for Fashion Night Out that came to mind, there are SOO many more!

1. Henri Bendel’s will be transformed into the Hester Street Fair for one night only. Over
50 specialty food and goods vendors will participate with “interactive” vendors
customizing goods throughout the event. September 8th, 3pm-11pm Henri Bendel (712 5th Avenue)  via http://www.hesterstreetfair.com/

2. Michael Angelo's Wonderland Beauty Parlor. Is holding a  lipstravaganza to support the Somaly Mam Foundation with signed Lipstick Portraits, smacking custom Flavor Paper digital wallpapers, scratch-and-sniff stickers, and cocktails. 6-11 p.m. 418 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. &Washington St.
http://www.wonderlandbeautyparlor.com/

3. Betsey Johnson is celebrating Fashion's Night Out with DJ Kalkutta, makeup by Stila Cosmetics, a yogurt parfait bar by Yoplait, live models, cupcakes, champagne and a chance to win your very own Betsey tote. September 8th, 6-11 pm. 138 Wooster Street, New York, NY.  via BetseyJohnson.com

4. One of my favorites, Fashion Designer and Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) President Diane Von Furstenberg shared a preview of what September 8th will bring the Fashion City that never sleeps with "Early Show" co-anchor Erica Hill here. On the 8th, stop by DVF  in the meatpacking district 874 Washington Street, 6-11 p.m, for a night of fashion meets tech.  A special guest DJ will spin, cocktails will be served, and a flip book photobooth will capture your finest moments. And watch this: The fall campaign of DVF directed by Tatiana von Furstenberg.

5. Stop by Levi's (love my Levi's), 45 West 34th Street, for live musical preformances, custom fittings, gifts and sips and snacks. Thu, September 8,6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

6. Macy's Herald Square is have a big party, Kelly Rowland, Joss Stone, Miss J Alexander, Bobbie Brown and many others will be rockin out! Click here for details. If you can't stop by click here for streaming video of the evening at 6 pm.  Also meet Stylist Derek Fabulous: Macy's Herald Square 3rd Floor 6-8pm.

7. Missoni for Target Pop-Up Store: Shop the much-anticipated 400-piece collection before it hits stores on Sept. 13. at 1095 Sixth Avenue near Bryant Park. 6 pm.


8. Stop by a participating Christian Louboutin boutiques (NY/LA/Dallas) and pamper yourself with a free coiffure compliments of Fekkai stylists. The stylists will be available to pin, tuck, brush and adorn your 'do — and they can also give your look an exotic touch by pinning a pretty flower to your hair. via FabSugar.com

9. NYLON magazine & Diesel are getting the party staretd at 5th Ave and 54th street (7-10pm) via Sarah Lewitinn/ Twitter.

10. Patricia Field Boutique at 302 Bowery are in full swing, celebrating Fashion's Night Out with designers like V.O.N., Seville Michelle Anastos and M.Y.O.B., she will have a second party at the new, expanded outpost of the legendary East Village eatery Veselka. On the night of September 8th, the restaurant at 9 East 1st street, right across the Bowery, will host an art show curated by Patricia Field herself. Shop and enjoy refrechments by Vita Coco, snacks by PopChips and peirogi complements of Veselka. Beats by House of Field DJ Cunty Crawford LaDosha Raffle prizes by http://www.tannerhallthefilm.com/. Sponsored by International Fashion Stylist Association, Aloe Cadabra, Apivita, Maybeline New York and Liquid Masons. Patricia Field Boutique, 302 Bowery (between Houston & Bleecker) 6 pm-midnight.

11. Redken is excited to host our first-ever Fashion’s Night Out event on Sept. 8th at the Redken Gallerie and Exchange (565 5th Avenue between 46th and 47th streets). 4:00 – 8:00pm: Spend $20 or more and receive a complimentary new star product. Spend $40 or more and you will be invited to have your hair “dry-styled” into one of Redken’s Fashion Hair Trends straight from the runways of New York, Milan, and Paris, while enjoying light food & refreshments to get ready for a night of shopping. via www.beautyblvd.net/2011/
http://www.redken.com/whats-hot/fashion-week/

12. LUSH a favorite of mine for body and skin is looking beautiful and smelling so pretty during Fashion's Night Out, stop by Herald Square store, 6-8pm, and SoHo, 9-11pm. You can also learn how LUSH makes it's amazing products by-hand and in person.

13. Nine Sephora stores across New York City are celebrating Fashion's Night Out, check out the events here! 6 pm.

14. Teen Vogue is taking over. Bleecker Street and West 11th Street, NYC 6:00pm - 10:00pm,
6PM: Essie manicure stations open

7PM: VANS x Teen Vogue pop-up shop opens - VANS supports the New York City AIDS Fund
8PM: SKY FERREIRA PERFORMS

15. JCPenney NYC: JCPenney will be hosting a "Miss for a Must" event where shoppers can bring in a fashion "miss" from their closet in return for a gift card. Plus, get tips from experts that will help you avoid future fashion faux pas! Experts will also be on site to provide styling advice to guest. All gently worn "misses" will be collected and donated to a local NY charity. via Fabsugar.com

OMG and Dylan's Candy Bar, 1011 Third Ave, New York, NY has partnered with Rockport for a candy and shoe party! 6- 11 pm.

There are only so many hours in a night, it's crazy to hit up everywhere but do the best you can, I am hitting up the stores that actually I haven't been to in awhile mixed with the ones I love, more Fashion's Night Out Events that are awesome.

And, yup, even more Fashion's Night Out Events via http://portender.com/2011/09/07/fashions-night-out-unique-boutiques/


Other Cities:
L’Oréal Professionnel with participating salons will be hosting an after-dark soiree for the unprecedented Fashion’s Night Out on September 8. Stylists will be creating the "Femme Fatale" look using the new L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil. For Cities and participating salons details click here for their Facebook event page

Neiman Marcus celebrates Fashion's Night Out.

LA Fashion Night Out.

LA Boutiques and events celebrating check out The LA Fashion's Night Out Facebook page here.

In LA I noticed that http://www.lottanyc.com/ is celebrating.

Madison Los Angeles is celebrating Fashion’s Night Out 2011 with events at their 3rd Street Flagship store, Melrose & Malibu locations.


After Fashion Night Out fun:


Brad Goreski (former Style Director for Rachel Zoe), star of BRAVO’s "It's a Brad Brad World” & stylist to celebrities including Jessica Alba & others. Consumers get the chance to meet one of Hollywood’s most powerful stylists, and obtain personal fall footwear tips at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, 8th Floor on Designer Shoe Floor. Saturday, September 10, 2011; From 3-5pm.

Twitter: @FNOnyc

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Fashion and model buzz that caught my eye

Hey Girls, Some buzz that caught my eye.

Diane von Furstenberg (love her work) and the CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Steven Kolb, are advising designers to ask for identification from their model to make sure the models are at least16 years old. via
http://www.elleuk.com/news/fashion-news/bring-id-us-designers-tell-models/%28gid%29/794004

Card the models. I agree with Michael Kors 16 is very young for the runway.
http://thehighlow.com/2011/09/cfda-recommends-designers-start-carding-models/

Pick up the September issue of Interview magazine to read a great interview with Lauren Hutton (a model fav) and Michael Kors. http://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/michael-kors/



One of my favorite books is Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women by Michael Gross. And it is being re-released! via http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dishing-on-the-models-5097173  YAY!!  Check out the book here. (Also be sure to check out his other books, including Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition, and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles!)

Designes go to 3D technology to show off new collections, via http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/01/fashion/for-fashion-week-designers-start-to-see-in-3-d.html

TLC's New Show 'Big Sexy' Chronicles Issues Faced by Plus-Sized Women in the Fashion Industry,  via http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/08/30/tlcs-new-show-big-sexy-chronicles-issues-faced-by-plus-sized-women-in-fashion/

~Isobella


working on a new book, click, click, click

This is kinda what I look like right now working on a new book, hehe. (via Model Life)



Model Life as a mobile read rocks! If you'll never be a giraffe, who cares! Giraffes aren't everything in modeling ya'know!




If you'll never be a giraffe, who cares! Giraffes aren't everything in modeling ya'know! If you haven't checked out my graphic novel Model Life, check it out, it's now a hot mobile read. Just download the iVerse Comics + app on your iPhone or iPad for free and then download a free excerpt of Model Life! We've gone mobile! It's the hottest graphic novel on the iPhone!

~Isobella

Posts like this:
Model Life is on the iVerse app as a mobile read!
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2011/08/model-life-is-on-iverse-comics-app-free.html

Short Stuff is an ebook!
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2011/08/yay-my-book-short-stuff-on-job-with-x.html

Tips for short models finding modeling agencies:
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2011/08/short-models-finding-modeling-agency.html