Words to Recognize

“Fashion passes, style remains.”

-Coco Chanel-

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Paris, Je t'aime xoxo

Although the weather in Paris is a mere 2 degrees (C), one would NEVER know by the sensual FEELING coming off the Haute Couture collections strutting down the runways this season.  The Haute Couture shows in Paris are my favorite to watch because you can really sense the "dreamer" in the designers and perhaps join them in their fantasies... That's exactly what happened to me this time around.... The designers who took my breath away this season:


Elie Saab- WOW, talk about bringing back the WOMAN dress- So irresistibly sexy, gorgeous, delicate, yet strong all the the same time- I am lusting over this collection BIG TIME....

Armani Privé-  Pardon my French, but I FUCKING loved his collection- I am so taken back by these pieces because they are so NEXT LEVEL- the beams of light coming off the clothes that were produced by threading metal and silk together, were simply AMAZING. I am obsessed with the head pieces and the flawless makeup which worked perfectly into the seamless beauty of the clothes.  Bravo to Mr Armani for shaking things up PERFECTLY and shoving massive inspiration into the minds of so many including MYSELF.

Valentino- One might think that I am bias to Valentino because when I do write about fashion I seem to ALWAYS have something to say about his collections in it. Well the truth is I am not bias. Valentino simply makes me fall in love, over and over again... This collection romanced me deeply with the soft, feminine colors and delicate fabrics that were crafted immaculately into pieces of magnificence flowing over the runway...

These collections are the kind that continue to make my heart beat faster for fashion... Merci Paris for another incredible season of inspiration.  XRX

WSSM WINTER 2010

MY NEW BEAUTY SECTION IS OUT! CHECK OUT THE #1 FEMALE SURF MAGAZINE OUT THERE- WSSM! ON STANDS NOW AT BARNES & NOBLES, BORDERS, WALDEN BOOKS AND BOOKS-A-MILLION! 

XRX

SHAMELESS PROMOTION

PROUD TO BE QUOTED IN LA CONFIDENTIAL'S BEAUTY SECTION OF THEIR CURRENT ISSUE, "THE AWARDS ISSUE!"

XRX

LA CONFIDENTIAL T.D

A wonderful shoot with Trevor Donovan from the TV show "90210"!  Shot by amazing photographer Hama Saunders 

Trevor is a load of fun, full of laughs and is a devoted surfer!  Any Hollywood celeb that hangs out on the East Cape of Cabo SOLO to get their surf on is gets 2 thumbs up on my list- Interview with him below!

LA CONFIDENTIAL MAGAZINE- TREVOR DONOVAN 

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WSSM

I love to write. I love to surf. I love beauty and fashion. So when I saw an opportunity to collaborate with the premier women's surf/style magazine I went for it!  I have been working as the beauty editor for Women's Surf and Style Magazine for one year now and love it!  I am able to combine my love for all of the above together and give back with expression and advise on helpful beauty tips to the masses. This magazine is bi-annual and sold in Barnes and Nobels, Borders, Books-a-Million and Hollister all over North America and Europe.  The team behind the magazine are as awesome as the magazine it self.  
Pick it up next time your in the book store and endulge! Xx R xX 

WE ARE THE FALLEN

MEET ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS CARLY SMITHSON.

CARLY AND I MET WHEN I WAS ON TOUR WITH AMERICAN IDOL DOING THE MAKEUP FOR THE TOP 10 FINALIST.  CARLY IS NOW THE FRONT SINGER IN THE BAND "WE ARE THE FALLEN"  . I AM NOT ONLY PROUD TO HAVE HER AS DEAR FRIEND BUT ALSO SO GRATEFUL THAT WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK TOGETHER AND CREATE, SOMETHING WE BOTH LOVE TO DO! HERE ARE A FEW SHOTS FROM AMERICAN IDOL TO THEIR FIRST ALBUM PACKAGING SHOOT.  

THIS BAND IS DEFINITELY GOING PLACES AND I AM SO PROUD TO WITNESS AND SUPPORT THE JOURNEY!

XxRX

ALWAYS HAVING FUN! AMERICAN IDOL TOUR 08

WE ARE THE FALLEN ALBUM PACKAGING SHOOT

"WE ARE THE FALLEN"