Michael Kors fall 2009 campaign preview: Carmen Kass, Photo: Mario Testino

Michael Kors fall 2009 campaign
Model: Carmen Kass
Photographer: Mario Testino
Stylist: Brana Wolf
Hair: Bob Recine
Makeup: Tom Pecheux



RETURN ENGAGEMENT: Michael Kors has had a long run with models Carmen Kass and Noah Mills in his ad campaigns and on his runway, and he’s bringing the duo back for fall. After shooting past campaigns on private jets, chauffeured cars and yachts around the globe, the fall campaign was shot in New York City to reflect the urban nature of the season. Mario Testino photographed Kass and Mills entering and leaving a Broadway theater. “Michael is an avid fan of the theater and has been attending Broadway shows since the tender age of five,” said a spokesman, who added the media spend is flat compared to last year. The ads will break in the August issues of American, British, Russian and Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and W.

Jennifer Nehrbass

Personal Waterloo, oil on canvas, 36" x 30"

Jennifer Nehrbass

Katherine Stone

The Paintbrush

Katherine Stone

Farrah Fawcett RIP

American Vogue July 1978 Cover

Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Makeup: Way Bandy
Hair: Garren
Fashion: Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture

Farrah Fawcett's death has touched me deeply. She was an American icon and a real beauty. Her warm smile and positive energy brought me a lot of happiness. Farrah was sick for a long time, and is no longer in pain. She is in a better place, and will be missed.

I can't believe I am crying at work....again. Her struggle with cancer, and passing remind me that life is not to be taken for granted. Live each day as if it is your last. Farrah Fawcett was 62 years old, the same age as my father. My father is a great man, and means the world to me. My heart goes out to Farrah, her father, Ryan O'Neal, her son, and everyone who was lucky enough to be loved by her.

Farrah's friends remember her:

In a statement confirming the tragic news, Ryan O'Neal says: "After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away. Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world."
He reveals Fawcett was awake and aware of her surroundings shortly before her death, telling People.com, "She now belongs to the angels. She's now with her mother and sister and her God. I loved her with all my heart. I will miss her so very, very much. She was in and out of consciousness. I talked to her all through the night. I told her how very much I loved her. She's in a better place now.

Fawcett's Charlie's Angels co-stars Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson and the actress who replaced her on the hit show, Cheryl Ladd, were among the first celebrities to remember the star. Smith commented, "She had courage and strength... Now she has peace as she rests with real angels." And Ladd told HollyScoop.com, "I'm terribly sad about Farrah's passing. She was incredibly brave, and God will be welcoming her with open arms."

"I will miss Farrah every day," commented Kate Jackson to PEOPLE. "She was a selfless person who loved her family and friends with all her heart, and what a big heart it was. Farrah showed immense courage and grace throughout her illness and was an inspiration to those around her. When I think of Farrah I will remember her kindness, her cutting dry wit and, of course, her beautiful smile."

Added Jackson, "Today when you think of Farrah remember her smiling, because that is exactly how she wanted to be remembered."

Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner called Fawcett, who died of cancer at age 62 Thursday morning, the "Marilyn Monroe of the 1970s" whose famous poster "defined what one thinks of as the All-American girl."

"Men fell in love with her and women wanted to look like her," says Hefner of his magazine's cover model. "She had a magic that never went away. She became a part of the pop culture.

Griffin O'Neal, son of Ryan, said, "I never looked at her as a 'star,' or a 'Charlie's Angel.' I looked at her always as this wonderful Southern Belle, a lady. I was fascinated by her. I loved her. She was the most gracious, wonderful person. I always wondered why she was around this family. 'Why are you here?' She was such a beautiful person. Especially in the latter days."

He went on to say, "It was incredible watching her battling to help [her son] Redmond. She had the patience of a giant. I'm so worried about my brother. What's he going to do without her? Farrah was part of my family. My heart is broken. I will miss her forever and ever. She was so kind and gracious."

Fawcett's former husband, Lee Majors, says, "She fought a tremendous battle against a terrible disease. She was an angel on earth and now an angel forever."

Hairstylist Jose Eber, who created Fawcett's famous blonde mane, says, "She was blessed with the most amazing hair anybody could have."

"Her hair had its own personality," he says. "In my business, doing hair for so long now, very rarely do you see a person who has hair with such perfection. And it was all natural."

Farrah Fawcett, Photo Francesco Scavullo


Farrah Fawcett, Photo: Francesco Scavullo


Charlie's Angel theme:



My favorite Charlie's Angels episode was "Angels in Chains". A chambray shirt & a high waisted denim jean is a classic look:




We all want the stuff that's found in our wildest dreams

This weekend, while the moon is shining down upon your skin, I hope you find the stuff that is in your wildest dreams & do the things you never do.


"A Love Bizarre" is a hit song from the Sheila E. album Romance 1600. The song is a duet between Sheila and her mentor, Prince. The song clocks in at a remarkably long 12:16, but the single version clocks out at 3:46.


The song, Sheila E.'s last major hit and was released as a single in 1985. The song is Sheila's 2nd biggest hit behind her debut single "The Glamorous Life" the song was performed in the movie Krush Groove which Sheila also had a major supporting role in. The song was a smash hit it reached #1 in Urban radio airplay & Dance/Club play , #2 on the U.S. R&B charts and #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 & Pop radio airplay.

Love Bizarre Lyrics:

The moon up above it shines on upon our skin

Whispering words that scream of outrangeous sin.
We all want the stuff that's found in our wildest dreams

It gets kinda rough in the back of our limousine.

That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre.
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre.

A strawberry mind, a body that's built for two

A kiss on the spine, we do things we never do.
Swallow the pride and joy of the ivory tower

We'll dance on the roof, make love on a bed of flower.
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre.

The moon up above, it shines on upon our skin
. . .
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre.
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre.....

Krush Groove (1985) - In this scene Run and Russell "discover" Sheila E in the Bronx's Disco Fever, prompting what will become the film's love triangle. DMC and Jam Master Jay appear, Kurtis Blow...




Regina, Photo: Robert Nethery

Robert Nethery photographed Regina Feoktistova on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009 on Long Island.

Model: Regina Feoktistova
Photographer: Robert Nethery
Stylist: James Tinnelly
Hair: Jordan M
Makeup: Sara Glick















Oh Sheila

"Oh Sheila" is a 1985 single by Ready for the World. The song went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts.

Ready for the World is a R&B / funk / dance band from Flint, Michigan consisting of lead vocalist/keyboardist/occasional rhythm guitarist Melvin Riley with Gordon Strozier (lead guitar), Gregory Potts (keyboards), Willie Triplett (percussion/keyboards), John Eaton (bass guitar),and Gerald Valentine (drums). Their aforementioned self-titled debut was released in 1985 and included perhaps their best-known hit "Oh Sheila," which went to number one on the R&B, Billboard Hot 100, and the Hot Dance Club Play charts that year, becoming the first ever single to hold the number one spot on all three of these charts simultaneously.

"Oh Sheila" is according to legend written about Sheila E.

3 years ago, while waiting for the spring 2007 Marc Jacobs show to start, "Oh Sheila"was played continuously on a loop. The show did not start on time, but this song put me in a real good mood. it makes me want to dance - needless to say, that was neither the right time or place.



Like they always say
What's good for the geese
Is always good for the gander
Oh, Sheila
(Oh, Oh)

Oh, Baby
Love me right
Let me love you till we get it right, Hmm
Can't you let the others be
'Cause with you is where I got to be
Oh, Sugar
Where you been?
Hangin' out with your male friends
(Listen)
Somebody's gonna hurt you
The way you love to keep hurting me
(And we sing)

Oh
Oh, Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes
Oh
Oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one

Oh, Baby
Understand
That I want to be the only man
But it seems as though it's getting too hard
And I think I'll start to have my own fun
Oh, Baby
It's plain to see
That you're qualified to fufill your needs
You think you pulled one over on me
Well, Honey
Baby, just you wait and see
(And we sing)

Oh
Oh, Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes
Oh
Oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one

Uh, Baby
It's 1-2-3
I love you baby, Honestly
Hmm, I want to
Di a di da li a di a di da li

Oh
Oh, Sheila
Uh, uh, uh
Oh, Sheila
Oh
Oh, Sheila
Uh, uh, uh
Oh, Sheila

Oh, Baby
Love me right
Let me love you till we get it right, Hmm
Can't you let the others be
'Cause with you is where I got to be

Oh, Baby
Understand
That I want to be the only man

You think you pulled one over on me
(Well, honey, baby, just you wait and see)
(And we sing)

Oh
Oh, Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes
Oh
Oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one

Oh
Oh, Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes
Oh
Oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one

(Here we go!)
Oh






Just like me "Oh Sheila" motivates and inspires people all over the world to DANCE!















Congratulations CFDA Award Winners



2009 CFDA Award Winners
June 16, 2009

Here’s a complete list of the night’s winners:

Board of Directors’ Special Tribute
First Lady Michelle Obama

Womenswear Designer of the Year
Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy

Menswear Designer of the Year (tie)
Calvin Klein’s Italo Zucchelli
Band of Outsiders’ Scott Sternberg

Accessory Designer of the Year
Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Alexander Wang

Swarovski Award for Menswear
Tim Hamilton

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry

International Award
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Anna Sui

Eugenia Sheppard Award
Women’s Wear Daily editor in chief Ed Nardoza

Eleanor Lambert Award
GQ’s Jim Moore

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design winner Subversive Jewelry's Justin Guinta, with Hannelore Knuts, in his design & Azzedine Alaia:

Anya Janssen

the Parliament of Monsters 13, oil on canvas, 80cm x 80cm, 1996/98

Anya Janssen

Harper's Bazaar July 2009: Yulia Kharlapanova, Photo: Greg Kadel

Harper's Bazaar May 2009 Editorial

Greg Kadel photographed Yulia Kharlapanova for Harper's Bazaar on April 2,2009 at Milk Studios with stylist Brana Wolf.

Model: Yulia Kharlapanova
Photographer: Greg Kadel
Stylist: Brana Wolf
Hair: Shay Ashual
Makeup: Wendy Rowe











Russian Vogue July 2009 Cover + Editorial - Snejana Onopka, Photo: Terry Tsiolis

Terry Tsiolis photographed Snejana Onopka for the cover of July 2009 Russian Vogue & an edtorial on December 8-9, 2008 at Splashlight Studios(529-535 West 35th Street), Studio #5.

Russian Vogue July 2009 Cover + Editorial
Model: Snejana Onopka
Photographer: Terry Tsiolis
Stylist: Simon Robins
Makeup: Petros Petrohilos
Hair: Esther Langham