Fashion Magazine October 2013: Daria Werbowy by Chris Nicholls

Tough Times - 'One of Canada's most celebrated models talks about the beauty of evolution.' Daria Werbowy poses in the October issue of Fashion Magazine, wearing leather, studs, chains and biker attire by the likes of Giuseppe Zanotti, Versace, Acne, & Philip Lim, styled together by Zeina Esmail, with photography by Chris Nicholls. Hair by Sally Hershberger, Makeup by Lora Spiga.

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Elle Serbia September 2013: Mijo Mihaljcic by Milos Nadazdin

Girl of Tomorrow - Out and about in the streets Milos Nadazdin photographs Serbian beauty Mijo Mihaljcic poses for the september issue of Elle Serbia, wearing sophisticated, clean-lined attire by the likes of Kenzo, Proenza Schouler, Hugo Boss, & Burberry, styled together by Nenad Janjatovic. Hair by Djurdjica Jovanovic, Makeup by Maja Radakovic.

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Vogue Brazil September 2013: Isabeli Fontana & Ben Harper by Jacques Dequeker

She Rocks - 'Going through different musical styles with a visual rebel representation, through daring cuts, slits and transparency.' Brazilian beauty Isabeli Fontana poses along with Grace Potter, Fernanda Abreu, Samuel Rosa, Derrick Green, Cadu Pelegrini & Ben Harper, for the September issue cover story of Vogue Brazil, with photography by Jacques Dequeker. Styled by Yasmine Sterea.

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'The Originals' in Interview Magazine September 2013 by Mert and Marcus

The Originals - 'A portfolio of the women who are paragons of beauty—the icons, the individualists, the insurgents, the all-time all-stars, and the supreme beings of the fashion zeitgeist.' In black and white series beauties; Amber Valleta, Joan Smalls, Daria Werbowy, Christy Turlington, Karmen Pedaru, Karen Elson, Kate Moss, Lara Stone, Linda Evangelista, Maria Carla Boscono, Kristen McMenamy, Anja Rubik, Naomi Campbell, Sam Rollinson, Saskia De Brauw, Stella Tennant, Suvi Koponen & Stephanie Seymour pose in the September/Model issue for Interview Magazine, with photography by duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. Styled by Karl Templer & Ludivine Poiblanc, Hair by Eugene Souleiman, Garren, Malcom Edwards, Paul Hanlon, Makeup by Yadim, Lucia Pieroni, Lisa Butler.

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‘The Goddesses’ In Interview Magazine September 2013 by Fabien Baron

The Goddesses - 'Skin, fur, and pearls—an intoxicatingly timeless combination that frames the sophisticated, smoldering sexuality of the girls who set the room on fire.' For the September/Model issue of Interview Magazine beauties; Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel, Constance Jablonski, Andreea Diaconu, Alessandra Ambrosio, Cameron Russell, Behati Prinsloo, Toni Garrn, Doutzen Kroes, Karlina Caune & Jourdan Dunn, show off their skin while wearing fur, and pearls, photographed by Fabien Baron. Styled by Karl Templer, Hair by Recine, Makeup by Diane Kendal.

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‘The Exhibitionists’ in Interview Magazine September 2013 by Mikael Jansson

The Exhibitionists - Beauties; Malgosia Bela, Catherine McNeil, Tilda Lindstam, Jamie Bochert, Aymeline Valade, Freja Beha Erichsen, Liya Kebede, Daria Strokous, Missy Rayder, Lily Donaldson, Arizona Muse, Lily McMenamy, & Kati Nescher are photographed by Mikael Jansson for September Issue of Interview Magazine. Styled by Ludivine Poiblanc, Hair by Anthony Turner, Makeup by Mark Carrasquillo.

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Ad Campaign: Prabal Gurung F/W 13.14: Bridget Hall by Daniel Jackson

The Fall 2013 advertising campaign for Prabal Gurung featuring Bridget Hall, as with Prabal saying “I felt personally it was the right moment to celebrate women of that age... Bridget speaks to the customer, a perfect representation of the woman the Fall 2013 collection was designed for.” The collection of military and bondage references juxtaposed with softly draped dresses giving a more feminine feel, with photography by Daniel Jackson. Styled by Tiina Laakkonen, Creative Direction by Christopher Simmonds, Hair by Esther Langham, Makeup by Hannah Murray.

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Karolina Kurkova In The Edit Magazine 22nd August 2013 by Mariano Vivanco

The Karolina Effect - 'Czech beauty Karolina Kurkova puts off-duty summer style through its paces, and reveals to Eve Claxton why family values are at the heart of everything she does.' Tracy Taylor styles leather and denim pieces from the likes of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler & Givenchy, shot in a woodland area by Mariano Vivanco for 22nd issue of The Edit Magazine.


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Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding

Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding

Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding. Originally used to braid lacing for the Samurais’ armor, today it is a popular jewelry making technique. The literal translation of Kumihimo means the "coming together (kumi) of threads (himo)". It’s fast, easy, and fun! Our Beginner's class shows you how to make the basic round Kumihimo braid. 

Level: Beginner – No previous braiding or jewelry making experience required.
Technique Learned: Basic 8-Strand Round Braid using a foam Kumihimo disk
Length of Class: 2 Hours

Cost: $45, includes all materials, including Beginner's kit. (The Kit for beginners includes the Kumihimo braiding disc-zap jewelry gel- 8 bobeez no tangle thread bobbins- findings kit plus a rattail braid color mix.) Pre-registration with pre-payment required to make sure we have enough materials on hand and room in the class.

Thursday, September 5, 6 to 7:30pm. Preregister  by September 3rd

 OR Saturday,  September 21, 1 to 3pm. Preregister by September 17

Beginner's Kumihimo Updates 

 

Psychic & Health Fair in Downtown Urbana, IL

Psychic & Health Fair:
Saturday, September 14, 2013
10 am to 5 pm

Come for a session with the best readers & healers in the Champaign Urbana area.

Readings to include: Channeled Readings, Clairvoyant Readings, Energy Art Readings, Stone Readings, Psychic readings & Tarot Readings, Chakra Balancing, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology


Healing sessions to include: hand or foot reflexology, Reiki energy healing, Chakra balancing, Cranio Sacral and more.

Cost: $20 per 15 minute reading. Longer sessions available at additional cost.

Next Fairs: Oct 19 and Nov 23

Psychic & Health Fair Updates 

Beads N Botanicals

117 North Broadway Ave, Urbana, Illinois 61801

217-365-9355

Beginning Earrings: Basic Wire Working

A great starter class! You'll make two pairs of earrings. Learn about head pins, eye pins, how to properly open up jump rings and much more. Please Note: This class is a pre-requisite for our Wire-Wrapping Pendants class.




(Earrings pictured are just an example and not the exact pair that you will make in the class.)

Please pre-register and prepay by Tuesday, Sept 10.

Cost: $15, 1 hour, materials included.
Thursday, September 12, 6pm to 7pm

Beginning Earrings: Basic Wire Working Updates & Additional Information 

Industrie Magazine Issue #6: Cara Delevingne by Alasdair Mclellan

The Idol - Model of the moment Cara Delevingne graces the cover of the sixth issue of Industrie Magazine, part studio and partly shot in the park by Alasdiar McLellan. Stylist Alastair McKimm puts together all black looks from Azzedine Alaia archive & Spring/Summer 2013 collections. Hair by Didier Malige, Makeup by Virginia Young.

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