LaChapplle's Tableau Vivants for Maybach

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

This Maybach ad campaign by David LaChappelle spoke to me on so many different levels and I thought it was appropriate inspiration being that tonite is NYE!! Maybach also speaks luxury and success to me so I wish all of you that in the New Year. But what also gets me is the production of a shoot of this magnitude. I'm like a kid in a candy store looking at all the detail that went into this production!!







Credits photos & copyright David LaChapelle / Daimler (source: Cyana TrendLand)

Check out the video of behind the scenes...

V Mag's Exclusive Preview

Model.com presents

"ONE SIZE FITS ALL"
by
Terry Richardson

ABSOLUTELY!
Lady Yvette APPROVES!

Image are a courtesy of Model.com & V magazine

What a DOPE concept. Simple. But still BOLD. A statement that needs to be addressed in the fashion industry...SIZE. The fashion industry with it's magazines, advertisements, and catwalks of young-boney-azz-emaciated-blow-over-in-2-seconds-anorexic-or-bulimic baby girls has definitely contributed to how negatively young girls view their body image. In the past few years though, there's been somewhat of a stint to address that issue through the media. Dove's infamous Campaign for Real Beauty is a perfect example showing that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes...AND now V magazine is dedicating an issue (on newsstands everywhere Jan 14th 2010) to the idea of just that! I mean, even though I've modeled in my heyday I was NEVER a size 2...although, I will admit to the fact that I once thought I HAD to be...

Thank God those days are over because I finally realize that I have an athletic build and I LOVE my slender curves...And the two models (Crystal Renn and Jacquelyn Jablonski) wearing the same outfits showing off thier different body shapes is such a clever idea for an editorial...they both are giving it!! I will say though, Crystal doesn't look like a size 12 to me in this editorial...what do you think?

Well, this is just Day 1 of Model.com and their sneak peak of the exclusive preview of V magazine's Size Issue. Keep checking back to eat more... ;-)

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette

***A lady must always "Revamp.Refresh.Rediscover"...herself!***

SOKO & TFA: "Ideas in Progress":

"It's not where you take things from, it's where you take things to."
~Jean-Luc Godard, French filmmaker and founder of the "French New Wave"

I've been hard pressed to find something that would move me to post and share with you. I fell upon the above quote when dissecting this "idea in progress" - yeah, that's what they call it. They claim it's "not a magazine, not a website, not a blog, it's not even a collection of "good stuff" we found on the internet." So, I guess we are left with an "idea in progress". And in a way, I like to think that my "blog" is just that too, dedicated to inspiring, edifying, & discovering the Art of Fashion...Unfortunately, I DO search the internet to find "good stuff" (more like "DOPE stuff") and I am always inspired from watching everyone else around me...it's actually fun researching the web for the:

explicit
sexy
avante-garde
out-of-this-world
beautiful
out-of-box
crazy
exotic
bold
funny
smart
innovative
strange
delusional
gorgeous
mind-blowing
(I will continually add to the list.)

And look what I found:













Dark Horse
SOKO, issue #3

Idea Captured by Pierre Dal Corso
Muse Sandra B @ Karin models, paris
Fashions Interpreted by David Hawkins @ Frank Agency, london
Face Painted by Erica Rodriguez using M.A.C. Pro
Crown Sculpted by Helene Bidard
Manicure Buffed by Kam @ B4 Agency, paris
Retouching by Brivaelle @ onehundredberlin.com

SOKO, is an arena where there are no boundaries or restrictions to create through fashion, photography, art, music, design and illustration. After discovering this place, I now feel validated that my ideas for The Fashion Ambassador is on the right path...

Lady Yvette stays open to all that is different and anything that pushes the boundaries in fashion!! And I want to share the daring pieces I find...continually adding to this "work in progress", hopefully inspiring you to dig deep to orchestrate masterpieces!

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette

ObsessionALERT: Sorel to the Rescue...A Winter Prelude

Lady Yvette is obsessing again...I need HELP!

NO matter what, no one likes their toes to be frost bitten in the winter snow or soggy from the rain...and us girls never like to look unfashionable while dressing accordingly. Personally, I like that rugged outback or snow bunny look incorporated into my winter looks every now and then. Hehehe...

Just the other day I was thinking about those old school snow boots that where popular back in the late 70s early 80s...and for the death of me I can NOT remember the name of those boots. CAN ANYONE REMEMBER? Anyway, these boots that I use to wear a decade ago in the snow, slush and rain look soooooo familiar to Sorel, this boot brand I stumbled upon through DailyCandy.com's email newsletter.


For years since 1962 this brand has made durable men's & women's performance boots for all elements of the outdoors. Made with premium leathers, removable InnerBoot wool felt lining, handcrafted waterproof vulcanized rubber shells, and thermal barriers between you and the ground to guarantee warmth, you can NOT go wrong with these for the fall, winter or spring!

Now, you HAVE to check out the boots for women because they are too cute! I am going back and forth trying to decide which pair I should get!! HELP!!! These boots almost...kinda remind me of the colorful NIKE dunks I've seen worn by many urban fashionistas ...they are funky, urban, and stylish! And they are not only fashionably functional to keep your toe-toes warm but easy on the pockets, as well!

So Ladies, which pair should I get????
You have to help me choose because I honestly am having a hard time picking one...I'd pick all of them in all the colors just to have them because I'm just greedy when it comes to shoes but realistically it's not happening so I must pick ONE...and I am count on YOU!! So below are my TOP THREE (3) PICKS (in no particular order) and I will give everyone until December 9th to leave me a comment to tell me which boot you think I should get!!!

1.) Joan of Artic:
I love this style because of the shaft height, color(Hawk) and faux fur trim . I could see this boot worn with a pair of jeggings or plain leggings, with a chunky sweater dress or boyfriend sweater...Even a pair of fatigue cargo pants & a ski bubble jacket. ;-)
Price $130

2.) Tivoli:
These come in different personalities and I specifically am fond of the green/gray combo...or even the gray/baby blue...or how about the black/white houndstooth???...Any suggestions?
Price $95

3.) Torino:
This style is almost similar to the Tivoli...the patent leather adds a modern twist and a chic flare that I can actually see incorporated into my wardrobe. What do you think?
Price $95

Leave me a comment stating which of the three styles, YOU think I should get...help a sista out!! I would honestly like to know what you think... ;-)

in LOVE
Lady Yvette

Wasn't it Obvious - Project Runway Finale Winner

Congratulations to Irina Shabayeva!!!...it was obvious she was the winner. Don't you think?

Not sure if you all have been following Project Runway now that it's been moved to the Lifetime Network but Season 6 was quite interesting...OK, I mean quite boring. They also tried to do something different by following the one hour show with a 30-minute spin-off show, "Models of the Runway" giving the viewers the models' perspective of the designers' and their own competition. BTW, congrats to Kalyn Hemphill, the model who came out the winner in the models' competition.

Kalyn Hemphill wearing Irina's design in Episode 5

I must say though, between all of the contestants and finalist of this season's Project Runway, Irina stuck out to me because of her ability to seamlessly execute her work, her artistic vision, visual understanding of proportion, attention to detail and technical skills. YES, she was most hated on but her work visually already looked at a level that could be taken seriously in this cut-throat, opinionated, criticizing world of fashion. - I guess we can conclude she would fit in quite well. Although, the 13 piece collection she presented back in February for this competition, according to Michael Kors, has already been done before AND it was ALL black which was an issue with Nina Gracia; it was clear she understood how to present a collection that told a story, gave you a sense of who she was as a designer and artistically could take you somewhere....even if it was in BLACK! But I guess what did we expect - she's a New Yorker for crying out loud!! LOL...All the chunky knits, strong outerwear, satin textured skinny pants, oversized tees, leather embellished leggings...made just for “what it takes to survive in the city as a woman." Take a look at some of MY favorite looks of Irina's collection. Follow the links below for my top three looks:

1) Something other than black

2) The Streets are Calling Me

3) It's All About the Coat

And of course, if you know me and what I like (I mean, if you follow this blog...lol) you will know why Mz. Lady Yvette approves!! You can view all 13 looks at MyLifetime.com along with the looks of the other two finalist, Althea Harper and Carol Hannah Whitfield.

in LOVE
Lady Yvette

P.S. Look out for the debut of Irina's Spring 2010 Collection....11.27.09....

Looking forward to Summer...already - SATC 2 sneak-peek

Ladies, there honestly is no excuse for my disappearing act but I've been unusually busy with auditions, bookings, and interviews this month. I will also share with you that I've been a little out of sorts...down and out...uninspired with the season's change to Fall. You would think that because I am into fashion I would love the Autumn/Winter season but it's hardly the case...

PLEASE, don't get me wrong, though...I do love the idea of layering, wrapping, and wearing rugged boots...oh, and did I mention layering? - But, I guess the weather just gets me down. After all, I am a SUMMER baby...hehehe. Speaking of summer, next year I am sure we all are anticipating the sequel to Sex and the City!! I know I am and to top it off (one of my excuses for my absence) I had the honor of being apart of this movie and shoot a scene at an undisclosed location where we had to look spark-tacular!!!

I didn't ask but these young ladies look familar to me...like I may of seen them on ANTM, maybe? Do you recognize any of them?

Saucy!



Okay, the shoulder pads on this jacket is SIC!! I was amazed at the detail that had to go into making this....although, I will honestly say that the dress on this particular girl didn't work - her shape was too boxy and even though this young lady was atleast 6'0"in tall I would of put this on more of a shapely, curvy, tall type....





Yourz truly with Sonya(responsible for the great pics...thanks lady!!) in our spark-tacular frocks for SATC 2.

I really wish I could get into where, who, and what I saw on set but I am not allowed - it's TOP SECRET. ;-) But, I thought it would be nice for you to get a tiny sneak-peek of a part of production. Oh, and ladies you would DIE for what Sarah Jessica Parker had on in the scene I shot with them!!! I HAVE to recreate the look....so off-beat, but festive, sexy, and flirty!

Can't wait for the movie to come out for the fashion but not only that, I just might make the cutting room floor and be featured in the movie! Let's keep our fingers crossed and in the mean time I'm gonna layer-up in this cold weather! LOL

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette

"A Dark Romance" - My Fall Inspiration

Saturday Nite Fever: Part Two

"...it's not how much you spend, it's how you put it together."
~Kelly Brown

Kelly and Lady Yvette strike a pose in front of Antik.

Okay, so on to the second party...Antik on Bowery! I never been and wanted to connect with stylist, Kelly Brown. OMG, how delightful it was to see her. We worked together on a fashion look book creative that I art directed back in June (yeah, I'm waiting on word so I can present those pics to you...it's been about 2 months already and I am dying to see our work!!!! Might have to wait until the designer's website launch before Thanksgiving...UGHHH!!).

Kelly Brown is wearing a vintage dress from the 80's bought at a thrift store in Austin Texas. Gold bracelets from Kmart...DAMN, that dress is FIERCE!!! Love the color and silhouette...

Anyways, I think this kick-a@@, free-spirited, red-headed, "HIP" chica is phenomenal at what she does as a stylist. Originally from Canada, Brown graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Communication at Ryerson University in Toronto where she took a class taught by Art Director of the number one fashion magazine in Canada, FLARE. That class is where she fell in LOVE with styling and has been going hard ever since. She's based in NYC and has done work for MTV, the Tyra Bank's Show, Walmart, and developing artists in the music industry like Wyclef's, Niia & Logik. Just go to her website and see why I had to pull her on my team...I like to associate myself with only da best!

A best-seller, MONIES clear resin necklace

Oh and I had to ask the fashionista what her favorite piece of jewelry is because I covet any DOPE piece of jewelry. She told me she just purchased this over-sized Lucite rock necklace by Denmark jewelry designer, Monies. Too bad I don't have a picture of the exact necklace she bought but thank you Mz. Brown for introducing me to this jewelry designer (above is an example of what she possibly owns)....I must say after further research on this designer these pieces are to die for!! A definite statement pieces that can be incorporated with everything!! You can find Monies at Eye CandyVintage like Kelly did or online @ ExclusivelyMonies ...;-) This shoe addict plans in the future to expand her shoe collection PLUS, she told me she's working on the Holiday ad campaign for Urban Planet, a young & trend clothing store chain based out of Canada. I ADORE (my favorite word at the moment) your work ethic and inspiration, LADY!!!
Let's look forward to great things from Kelly Brown...

Well, that night I got my dose of Fabulosity and Fun...until the next time...

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette

Saturday Nite Fever: Part One

No...there was no dancing involved but I was out and about this past Saturday night! LOL!

I was invited and attended two parties this past Saturday with my sister, Cassandra aka CassiRenee - the make-up artist. The first party was a birthday party celebration of one of Cassi's clients, Liz Kinnmark of Design Glut, one half of the duo team that designed the "World Links Chain Necklace"(remember that necklace I modeled in one of my post back in August?). They threw a "Noir" party where black was the color of choice. Very fitting for chic New Yorkers....right??? Us New Yorkers are always in black, especially those in the fashion/beauty industry. I know I had to ALWAYS wear black while working at M.A.C. Cosmetics and the upper west side boutique I used to work...BLACK, BLACK, BLACK...lol! It was cool, though because it's been awhile for me and I thought Cassy and I did pretty good in our black outfits that night.

CassiRenee and Lady Yvette @ the "Noir" Party - upon arrival they made everyone take a picture

The birthday girls, Liz & Leslie

Anyway, everything was black...the drinks (liquor dyed with food coloring), risotto made with squid ink (delish, btw), cupcakes with frosting, cheesecake, M&Ms, balloons, and guest(in black wardrobe). Cute concept and idea...FAB party, ladies!




Liz make a wish!!

There's one thing I have to note, though - Liz's shoes she wore that night, the Porn Toe Sandal. Although, I didn't take a picture for you all, you're just gonna have to take my word for it but do you remember one of my first postings back in March on the unique shoe brand, United Nude? Well, I was quite surprised because this is not by any means a popular brand that everyone knows about...I hardly see anyone wear these functional but artfully& architecturally designed shoes. But, if I think about it it only makes sense that Liz would LOVE United Nude. Design Glut & United Nude are two brands that pride themselves in the Art of Design drawing their inspiration through other Art. Check out Liz and Kegan on their website.
Lady Yvette's obsession of the moment. ;-P

Oh, and check out UN's A/W 09 collection...the Eamz black patent leather bootie is SIC!!!

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette

NYFW Coverage Sunday : Tuleh & Custo Barcelona

So this past Sunday (the night of the VMA's) my partner in crime, Carolyn and I met up to see the Tuleh and Custo Barcelona S/S 2010 collections @ 7 pm. I was running kind of late but the shows NEVER start on time and I was so worried that I was going to miss the Custo show following Tuleh. However, because they never start on time I was able to TRY and get in the Custo Barcelona show - it was a MADD house!! Everyone and their mother was there trying to get seated for the 8 pm show and this was the only show I actually got seating arrangements (see below)!! Unfortunately, the story ends with my girlfriend and I having to miss out on the show I was most excited to see because someone at ASI Marketing sent out one too many seat assignments...but, by no means was I disappointed because I was sweetly surprised with Tuleh's Spring collection that night.

Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

Dear Sherice, Below please find your seat assignment for CUSTO BARCELONA Spring 2010 on Sunday, September 13th at 8pm in The Tent at Bryant Park.

B - 9 - S Please print and bring it to The Tent.

We strongly recommend that you arrive by 7:30pm to allow time for check-in. See you at the show! ASI MARKETING

The production of the Tuleh show was well thought out through the designer's inspiration from short fiction to runway. Bryan Bradley, the designer behind Tuleh (also, from my home state of Wisconsin) broke his collection into short-stories called, Fashion as a Short-Story Collection with each story having a title - "The Van Dykes", "Duck, Duck, Goose" and "Beale & Bouvier" are some with inspiration stemming from an article in The New York Review of Books by Deborah Eisenberg.



Carolyn and I absolutely loved this navy & white chiffon blouse worn with white shorts...yeah, I know - I suck with the camera!LOL

The show started off with the "Sportswear Salon I" story with short shorts belted with a bow and adorned flouncy blouses. Following that were tailored jackets and flirty, ruffled mini-skirts adding the splash of color in the collection to then just switch it up with three structurally simple coat dresses from the story, "Gowns by Tuleh".



More Sportswear read through on the catwalk along with the story, "How nice for you..." which I thought was just that for ME! Specifically, one look of a black, thick-striped casual knit top with a hood and simple black short shorts. Something I could easily wear with either some contemporary flats or wedges( a definite 2010 spring trend from the runway).

"Duck, Duck, Goose" was an interestingly boring story but the dress below add some twist...

Dresses for the pretty of "Beale & Bouvier" perked me up...





And last, there was "Proposition Tuleh" where Bradley makes a statement through nontraditional wedding looks.








Go to Vogue.com to see the complete collection.

It's really quite amazing how a designer can create a whole collection spawned from a simple thought, idea, or another Art form....Art to Art. This is a great example of how art continually inspires and the cycle of creating Art is ongoing.

Carolyn and I decided after we found out that the Custo Barcelona show's seating arrangements were over booked, to walk down 6 avenue to Rue 57 to have a drink and their most delectable popcorn shrimp. (Thanks Carolyn for the introduction to this fine place...LOVE IT!!) On the way, she spots a young lady wearing a Sachika dress! How random because there was NO Sachika show at the tents!!! LOL But, the Real twins of New York are definitely making their mark! Cute dress....

Carolyn and Sachika model in the Sofina dress.

It was an Indian Summer night and I have to say although I wasn't able to see Custo I was pleasantly surprised all night...

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette