spring accessories with fox 2 detroit

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Every now and then I get to go on TV to talk about my work for Hour Detroit. Today I got to showcase some lovely accessories inspired by the shoot in our April issue. I'm totally in love with that Gomelsky Moon Phase watch from Shinola - it is so gorgeous! And how much fun is all the fringe? Here is a full list of the products featured on the air:

- Shoes -
Dieppa Restrepo loafers, $322 at Willys Detroit
Stuart Weitzman gladiator sandals, $398 at Neiman Marcus
Elyse Walker fringe sandals, $495 at Tender
Laurence Dacade studded sandals, $1,175 at Neiman Marcus

- Handbags -
Suede fringe bag, at Tender
Rebecca Minkoff fringe bag, $195 at Neiman Marcus (this color isn't on the Neimans site as of right now but you can get it here)
Sam & Libby Bow crossbody bag, $45 at Target
Alexander McQueen padlock satchel, $1,695 at Neiman Marcus
Marc by Marc Jacobs leather backpack, $478 at Neiman Marcus
Mossimo backpack, $30 at Target

- Jewelry -
Alexis Bittar necklace, $395 at Neiman Marcus
Stephen Dweck ring, $690 at Neiman Marcus
Necklaces, $17 each at Target

- Shinola -
The Gomelsky Moon Phase watch, $650 at Shinola
The Runwell Triple Wrap watch, $575 at Shinola
The Birdy Double Wrap watch, $525 at Shinola
Accordian Crossbody bag in poppy, $395 at Shinola

shake it off: high energy spring fashion for hour

For the April issue of Hour Detroit (wow, took me long enough to post this), I got to shake off the winter blahs and shoot some super cool spring fashion with one of my all-time faves, photographer Lians Jadan. This shoot was so fun. So much energy, gorgeous clothes, and some seriously fierce eyebrows. Check out all the looks below and in the April issue of Hour!

league of extraordinary gentlemen

As a stylist, I spend most of my time dressing lovely ladies, but I always love it when I get to work with cool dudes like the gents in the March issue of Hour Detroit. Working with shoot producer Jeff Newsom and photographer Marvin Shaouni, the Hour staff cast some far-from-regular metro Detroit men as the models for our men's spring fashion feature. It was important to not only showcase the latest menswear trends but also each of the model's unique styles. From artists to chefs and even the Honorary Consul General of Namibia, each fashionable gentleman was a blast to work with. Check out all of the images from the shoot below, and learn more about all of the gentlemen in the March issue of Hour.

oh-so-lovely bridal fashion

Gena Conti hat; Modern Trousseau gown.

I know I always say this, but I LOVE STYLING BRIDAL!!! And I absolutely looooooove my latest shoot for Hour. The look and feel of this shoot was inspired by vintage fashion images, particularly the work of Richard Avedon. That translated into a 1950s glamour - tailored silhouettes, nipped in waists, ladylike gloves, red lips, and oh yes, lots of hats! For this shoot, I was able to reunite with my favorite Detroit milliner, Gena Conti. I've worked with her on many shoots in the past, and she created the gorgeous headpiece I wore for my own wedding. Her work is stunning, and I highly recommend her for all your chapeau needs! Anyway, on to the shoot! Check out all the oh-so-lovely images by the fabulous Jenny Risher below!

irresistible style for cadillac magazine

Paul Smith tuxedo and Tom Ford bow tie, Neiman Marcus. BOSS Hugo Boss dress shirt and Prada shoes,
Saks Fifth Avenue.

When our brilliant art director, Cassidy, left Hour, I was so, so sad to see her go (but at least we went out with a bang!). Fortunately, she didn't go far, and I recently had the chance to work with her again on a shoot for the Winter issue of Cadillac Magazine. Combining colorful fashion with whimsical illustrations by Lucille Michieli, this shoot was irresistibly fun. Look at all those amazing cakes by Love & Buttercream! And the gorgeous peacock! Between the props and the wardrobe, this was a big job, so many thanks to fellow stylist Janeea Simelane, who came onboard to assist. Check out the full shoot below!

metro detroit bride winter/spring 2015

The new issue of Metro Detroit Bride is out now, and as always, putting it together was a labor of love. I styled more shoots than usual this issue, taking on two fashion shoots and a food shoot featuring cake and cheese (but not together - that would be weird). I also curated the registry section, finding homewares that would satisfy mates with completely opposite tastes. All in all, it was tons of fun - I mean, there's a real live penguin on the cover! So cute!

Our cover story, photographed by Jenny Risher, was shot on location at The Detroit Zoo and starred some of the zoo's incredible animals. The concept was to take animal-inspired sayings - for example, "The cat's pajamas" - and apply them to wedding to attire. See below for images from the cover shoot and more highlights from the issue!

hour december 2014

Life has been moving full speed ahead lately. Graydon is already one, walking all over with talking surely to follow very soon. I'm so happy that I've been able to focus so much of my time on him over the past year - he'll only be a baby once, and I can already feel that stage melting away as he transitions into toddlerhood.

Over the past year it seems like I've also been working non-stop (at least since I came back from maternity leave in January). Case in point - the December issue of Hour features two shoots styled by yours truly. The first, photographed by Jenny Risher, combined two of my favorite things ever - sparkle and animals. What's not to love about glittering party dresses and jewels modeled with pretty pooches and glamorous kitties? Check out the full shoot below, and keep scrolling down to see my second shoot, our gorgeous holiday gift guide!