Need A New Hair Look, And Pronto! Introducing my new look in January: Pixie Cut

 Fashionistas, Followers, & Readers!

Right now, it is the time before Christmas and the New Years. Ready to do last minute Christmas shopping, packing up to visit family, and of course, the most dreadful and stressing of all, the last few exams before the New Year. It's amazing how days go by so quickly.


 I know, I realize, I'm not the best blogger yet which I attempt to accomplish this in the near future. However, I try my best to blog with new updates, news, and my exciting adventures which are not quite enduring however, sometimes I feel it needs to blog. LOL.


Recently, I've been watching a few updates videos on Youtube and found a couple of them highly interesting especially when you have no idea what makeup to use, how to take care of your skin correctly, and how to dress trendy, in style, and as always, find the perfect everyday outfit that suits you! Here are a few Youtube channel that you should seek if alot of time is present:
http://www.youtube.com/user/michellephan?blend=1&ob=4
This is Michelle Plan's Youtube Channel. I must say, awesome makeup tutorial, skin care as well, and numerous looks for all kinds of occassions.
http://www.youtube.com/user/DulceCandy87
This is DulceCandy 87 Youtube Channel. Amazing channel for fashion updates. If you like to shop at Forever 21, Zara, MAC, Sephora, and LUSH, check out these youtube videos especially when she updates her channel every week with new styles, outfits and galore! As well, there are videos based on How-To: How to wear a scarf, How to wear a Beret in place, how to apply everlasting french nails, and more!
You can also visit her blog site:  http://www.dulcecandy.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatGlitters21
This is Elle by AllThatGlitters 21 Youtube Channel. She shares most of her beauty secrets, products, and her makeup tutorials. Its a preppy channel for those who need Style tips, makeup tutorials, kinds of hair products to use, and oh I love how she has videos based on every month e.g. October Favs, November Favs and etc.
The most that I love about this is that she does not only makeup tutorials but celebrity makeups e.g. Taylor Swift, her favourites eyeshadows and nail color, and how to apply colourful, amazing, and gorgeous eye shadows!
http://www.youtube.com/user/brittkneegirl1
Last but not least, this is Brittany by brittkneegirl1 youtube channel. I love how Brittany does not only have make-up, fashion and hauls videos but videos to aid with your health, and  things that are occuring in her life.
The most that I love about her channel is that she has outfits of the week, before and after hair, how to use foundations and powder make-up, quick tips, and products that she seeks to portray that you can look for in a drugstore. Love it!

These are just a few of the videos that I keep update on Youtube. Obviously, there's plenty more. However, let's get down to the topic of this blog: My New Hair Look for January 2010!

Quick Facts:
-I had numerous amount of hair looks in the past ex. Highlighted Chocolate Hair, Short Jessica Simpson's Bob, Hair straightened to the shoulders with bangs, side bangs with Layers, Suprisingly I had curly Shirley Temple Hair when younger (LOL) and etc.
-Pixie Cut was so last year! I wanted to have a new look  last November 2009 so I ask for my hair stylist's suggestion, and she came up with this Rihanna's sexy pixie cut look! Then, I decided to  have my hair blonde highlighted with a short pixie look almost like Tinkerbell LOl.
-My hair is dirty blonde color, fine, and usually around shoulder-length.

Reasons for deciding to get a Pixie Cut Look:
-My model trainer/stylist, Jessy decided with me that it would look best for my distrinctive facial features look
-Many photographers, scouts, and people who do model bookings always look for new trendy, fashionable and distinct looks like pixie cuts. You have a better chance to get hired by these significant people and not so many girls can pull-off the look and even think of getting their hair shorter for photographers. For me, especially, I have no fear of what I look like. My way of thinking is you are who you are in the inside, but from the outside, you can portray/trick others into thinking of someone that you are not. This is not always the case however sometimes it is.
-A fair amount of girls feel more feminine and sexy when they have longer hair. Truthfully, guys are more attracted to longer hair girls than girls who have shorter hair. For Numerous of Reasons. But, I am a girl with self-confidence, adventurous, daring, and not afraid of my look because I know in the end, personality shows more in who you are than how you look.
The pixie cut is hard to pull off only a few can like me :)
Someone with good bone structure, nicely shaped nose and prominent cheeckbones
Sarniha & Me with my Pixie Cut on the Right -

Me at Far Right of this Picture

As you can see, this is not new business for me. But, I must say, I much appreciate this look overall even though when I have longer hair, I look great either way.

Jessy suggested me to go with these styles while I'm at the newly hair stylist studio in January.

Everyone always mention I'm Cameron Diaz's sister. And I believe that! Lol!

COMING SOON: New Youtube Channel in February! Please check it out when you have a chance next year!

Chi-Town, The Windy City, Second City, The City With Big Shoulders. Hog Butcher for the World. All these Nicknames belong to one fascinating city, Chicago!

Hello, Chicago!

I must say, I tend to be lousy and unfair to my followers of the Fashionistas lately. However, I have one of the greatest blogs that you will ever read! Just you wait and see! Guess what, lovies? I'm going to Chicago, baby!

This is my hometown. This is where I was born. This is where I grow up. This is where I will be for the Holidays!

This blog will consist of all the places that I plan to attend to, top places to see, shop, and explore, and of course, my budget of spendings :):)
No need to brag or anything. I have saved up quite fair amount of cash that belongs to my pile of things to bring to Chicago.

Alright. Chicago.

-The third biggest city in America
 -Located on Lake Michigan
-Contains the second busiest airport in the world
-It’s a global financial center
-It’s called home by the President of the United States, Barack Obama.
-Home of Oprah Winfrey's studio of her highly rated and well-known talk show

Budget of Spending: $700 US
How many days? 5 days, 4 nights
Where to Shop: Chicago Ridge Mall, Water Tower Place, Maxwell Sunday Market, Chicago Premium Outlets, Magnificent Mile, Oakbrook Center, Westfield Louis Juliet
What Kind of Shops to shop at: Oh my! Tons! Quite a few! Vast amount to be precise!
-H&M, Coach, Hollister, Aritiza, Express, Bebe, LaCoste, Aldo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Burberry, LV, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Prada, Gap, Old Navy, Macys, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Forever 21, Banana Republic, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Nine West, Sephora, French Connection, Victoria's Secret (of course!) ,Deb,

Filene's Basement
Replicas, Fakes, Illegit, and Illegal Brands of Designer Purses ? : Maxwell Sunday Market, Off streets to west of N. Michigan Avenue, Chinatown or New Chinatown (up on Lawrence)

Modes of Transportation: Subway, Bus, and perhaps, Car (if my uncle lets me borrow it or he decides to drop me off :) )

Types of items I would consider buying: Purse, scarf, jeans, sunglasses, shirt, gorgeous club wear, dress, boots, flats, running shoes, jewelry especially earrings, necklaces, sweaters, cardigans, socks, cute bras, pj wear from VS :P
Why am I in Chicago for?: -Spending the holidays with relatives and family, relaxation, enjoying the big city life, re-visiting my hometown and of course, mainly for Shopping!
How do I have this much money to spend? : -Saved two full weeks of paychecks from my part-time job

And not at timmies lol for those who know

Anyways! Chicago is my favourite city to lounge, shop, eat&drink at cafe and of course, try deep-dish pizza from Chicago's authetic pizzaries. Oh, there are numerous places, shops, and cafes to visit at. 
Definetely, and I say definetely, I must go Starbucks in fact it's on every street corner you pass by.

Well, my family is originally from the Chicago Polonia South Side called Kenzie, or Pulaski area. This is the mainly the Polish suburbs of Chicago and every street corner you pass by, you are guaranteed to see a Polish store, church, bowling alley, restaurant, shops, banks, dentists, doctors and the continuous list will go on unless stopped. Lol. My grandfather and his girlfriend lives near Milwaukee and Ashland Avenues with Division Street which is also known as the Polish Downtown. You can scarely go a block without hearing someone talk in Polish. This is fairly suprising but this is where the largest Polish City outside of Poland lies suprisingly enough. 

Even said, I must go. I will write more blogs essentially when exams are done, over, and finito! I will be on my way for holidays to Chicago which I will experience my second life there. And, in addition, let you all know about my happenings and experiences over the Christmas holidays. Anyways, toodles and good luck to all who are in the middle of studying for exam week!

Ta ta and Much Love,

xoxo.TheFasionistas.xoxox

If you want that bad, why wait? Go for it! ----The Agency Models-----First Day of Classes---and my personal experience, of course!

Greetingss,  Fashionistas!

When the times get tough a Fashionista gets even tougher. Like me, myself and I. Haha. Referencing back to an ancient song by Beyonce, Me, Myself & I. As I mentioned earlier in my previous blogs, that I would let you know about my experiences at the model agency. Guess what, ladies? It's time to gossip about my experiences with the Agency! Rumors that were reported are finally coming true: I am officially a model for The Agency Models Management here in London, Ontario.

Just the other day, I began my 2 hour class at the agency. I gotta say, this is such an amazing experience! I wish that all of you had this opportunity to try this out. Unfortunately, for those who can't. It's worthwhile and you get a taste of the fashion industry and how exactly modelling works.There is various amount of learning to be done while attending classes at the Agency. Especially, the director of The Agency Models, Rosemarie Noble is uber splendid and encouraging to work with. I'll post more pictures as I go through more significant amount of classes later on.


Okay, the day before the class starts, I made a list of items that I need which was sent by my director :


What to bring weekly:


1) Bring a notebook and a pen.-why you may ask? -this is a regular class. that means you will need writing utensils and paper to jot down all the details and significance of fashion, photography, and modelling.




2) You will also need, some high heeled shoes. Pumps are the best and easiest to learn in, if you can bring that style. If you think you'd like to buy some shoes, best to get black with about a 3" heel. That way they are versatile enough to use for shows or shoots in the future. If you are new to heels, you may want to bring several pair to switch out. (A bit easier on your feet.) Make sure your heels have a smooth sole, (not rubber, not ribbed), so they do not stick or grab while turning.

-Luckily, I brought a pair of size 9 3" black pumps from Payless Shoes about $35.00 xtaxes several days ago. They fit great! Lol. I practice my walk across the store back and forth several times just to see if they were the right fit. :)People were staring and the sales associate had the urge to show up out of nowhere and ask if the heels fit good. I didn't mind if people were glaring at me and thinking "what she is doing? hosting a fashion show or something?" All that matters if the pumps are fit, comfortable, able to walk in and easily make 180 degrees turns. Those are the ones that I should purchase.

3) Eventually you will need to have your own set of brushes. If you do not have any at the moment, don't rush out to buy any, as we will discuss brushes in one of the sessions. If you do have some and you want us to have a look at them, feel free to bring them along. (Just let us know you brought them.)

-Also, I have a set of brushes from Quo Cosmetics but they are sorta rundown due to endless amounts of makeup applications made throughout the year. Which exactly explains it. Eventually, I will buy a new set of brushes from a more expensive cosmetic brand such as MAC, Clinique, or Estee Lauder. For now, I am sticking to my ghetto brushes from Shoppers. Haha. This is funny how freely I am expressing this.
What must I wear for first day at the Agency classes?
 

-Please bring or wear a close to the body outfit such as slim jeans or leggings to class. Please also wear a fitted or close to the body top. What ever you wear/bring please make sure you can move and bend in the clothes.
-I got a pair of skin-tight jeans from Hollister that I brought nearly a month ago from the States. Suprisingly enough, the size that I am wearing is a Size 1 and usually I wear between a size 3/4. I guess, all clothing brands have their own techniques to determine sizes of their own pairs of jeans. Humph. Plus, I have this skin-tight sleeveless navy blue shirt from H&M which I am putting together with the pair of jeans. At least, I can breathe a little from the shirt. I don't know about the jeans. Lol. Just a little. And move around and bend freely in the skin-tight clothing which I am going to be wearing for the photoshoot.
 
Did I say photoshoot? Yes, I did! At my first class at the Agency, there is going to be a beginner photoshoot. I will chit-chat later about the details of the photoshoot. For now, let's keep it as that.


-We may ask you to wear/bring certain other items for specific classes, but we will let you know about those items, a week or so before the class they are needed in.




GUESSS WHT? I got picked out of all the girls! Me and this other girl named Candace are arriving Saturday around noon to meet a photographer scout from Toronto! Who is looking for taller models. Which I am exactly 5'8". Plus, I can't believe that they picked me out of the girls to meet with a photograph! I am uber excited and totally going to do it!

I am going to have a mugshot (head, body) and a shot in my bathing suit ( I prefer to take my black one) and pose for the photographer from TO. And wear 3" black heels at the same time! I can't say any of this in words. Because these words aren't coming out of my head. I am just too excited! I mean, there is a better word than excited out there. Like I said.

-NEXT WEEK


Hey once again, enough though this is the same blog lol.

I went to modeling class again. Today's focus was learning how to step from toe-heel with 3" heels. Also, we learned how to walk the runaway and of course, enter the runaway as well. Fairly complicated!  I must admit! My heels killed afterwards but not as bad as the other girls. In addition to this, we learned how to walk across the runaway with another model returning back to the stage. We also learned how to enter runaway (business-like, girlie-like, evening dress-like) and how to point the feet and placement of the heels in a "L shape".

Phew! It was a difficult night! At the end, I was called by random out of nowhere to meet with Rosemarie and Jessy. Jessy discussed how the scout was interested in me and the potential that I would have if I had my hips at 34" or less. My hips are currently over 35" and my waist is 26.75". To be part of the modeling industry, you need hips 34" or less (for taller girls, 36" or less (it all depends)) For waist, you need 25" or less. You have alot of competition with other girls in the Toronto market. So, you need to maintain your weight and make sure that you did not gain weight nor lose significantly too much weight. Like I said, it is difficult and takes alot of commitment.

Apparently, they suggested to cut my hair pixie short especially for my strong facial features. It would look great! I am not afraid of change and in the past, I had a pixie cut. For me, this is not new news. All I need is now to exercise 3-4 times a week: yoga/pilates, abs classes and step classes and eat healthy. No Sweets or Cappuccino! LOTSOF H20 & also, no late night snacking! Shhhh! I may do it once or twice in a while. :)

Anyways, ladies or maybe gents. I must go. I will show you pictures and photos of my experiences on my way through my modeling career &classes. Toooodlessss <3 *****))))


xoxoxthe.Fashionistaxoxoxo

P.S. This iS Rosemarie!

Big Girl In a Skinny World: Girls, you thought you had problems fitting into clothes and trying to lose weight. Well, Meet Ashley Falcon!

Good morning, Fashion Victims!

Don't tell me. It's right before Christmas and you've just found out that you are reaching for a size above jeans when you normally wore the same size jeans all summer. I hate to tell you this. You've gotta confess.  Spill them out. We are gaining weight. Reasons for this outrageous nonsense, you may ask? It's gonna be a long winter, upcoming midterms, stress, and lack of exercise for many of you! Yes, I have the exact same problem as the rest of you. I am no different.

We all want the look, not the outfit. THE LOOK. Seeing those skinny celebrities magazines on the magazine rack at your local grocery store before you cash out your groceries. You may feel like, Oh my gosh, I need to lose weight, a new makeover, a tan, or maybe long hair extenstions. Reality Check. We can't be like those celebs in those gossiply magazines. They are not perfect, and so are YOU!
How do I know all this? Because I know everything ---(not everything lol) and lucky for you. I can't keep a secret.That's way I like to share my dirtiest and not-so-nice gossips with all of you. So sit back and relax in your comfy chair and let me untangle this little blog and tell you how you're perfect just the way you are.


Love,


 The ever-so-caring, ♥.TheFashionistas.♥


P.S. Anywho, I got alittle carried away with this blog. I like to change it up abit to make things a lot more interesting. Alright, let's get back on track. 

Jour de la telltale: Reality check: Big Girl In A Skinny World.

Meet Ashley Falcon, proof that fashionistas come in all shapes and sizes.

I'm the most stylish among my friends. Growing up in Miami's tight-knit Cuban community, I was the girl everyone sought out for fashion advice, the one who transformed boring outfits into head-turning looks with the flick of a collar or the cinch of a belt. Of course, it surprised no one that I decided to pursue a career as a fashion stylist — though at 5'2" and 220 pounds, I'd need an elaborate pulley system and a can of Crisco to shimmy into the clothes I dress models in. Instead, I'm relegated to the plus-size racks, where trendy usually translates into "when's your due date" empire waists and cinch-sack drawstrings. It's not easy being chic, but it's an epic struggle when you're a big girl.


Case in point: Not long ago, while interning at a fashion trade publication, I scored a last-minute invitation to an industry cocktail party. I was giddy with anticipation — I can't believe I get to mingle with Marc Jacobs! But my joy quickly turned to dread when I realized that I was wearing boyfriend jeans and an oversize blazer, hardly appropriate for this Stoli-and-stilettos mixer. As I stood in the fashion closet, scanning the sparkly numbers that would barely make it up my thigh, I frantically weighed my options. There wasn't enough time to run home and change, and dashing over to the nearby Banana Republic was out of the question — their XLs are typically available only online. With literally nothing to wear, I bagged the event and spent much of the evening sulking on my couch.

I've struggled with weight — and how to camouflage it — my whole life. The skinniest I've ever been was in high school, when I weighed 150 pounds and subsisted on nothing but undressed salads. I long ago made peace with the fact that I'll never look good in a slinky dress or pleated paper-bag-waist pants, even if Coco Chanel herself came back from the dead to hand-stitch them for me. So I stick to cuts that always flatter — even in a size 18 — like wrap dresses and pencil skirts. Then I'll style up dowdy items with high-end accessories, like the staggeringly awesome Louboutins I scored for Christmas or the YSL bag I recently got on sale. Big girls love accessories — they always fit, no size tags required.






My most persistent, most daunting wardrobe challenge is finding that perfect, all-occasion pair of slimming, lengthening, ass-hugging jeans. Let's face it, it's a maddening task for girls even half my size, but I go through at least a few pairs of jeans every year, routinely wearing holes in the area where my thighs rub together. My requirements: no muffin top, butt crack, or camel toe. That's a tricky set of demands considering that most jeans for the size-14-and-up set are either woefully ill-fitting or designed like industrial coveralls — solely to hide the body, style be damned. I suspect that's why so many big girls squeeze into sizes far too small for their ample builds. At least sausages have shape, right?

Still, I won't settle when it comes to jeans and insist on buying only those pairs that make me feel comfortable, sexy, and confident. They must work for my body. Which is why I've spent untold hours in countless fitting rooms squeezing into hundreds of pairs of relaxed fits, boot-cuts, straight-legs, and low-rises.




Ladies, I've road tested them all.
 
E-mail Ashley at MarieClaire.com/ashleyfalcon
 
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It's not easy being chic, but it's an epic struggle when you're a big girl.




-Ashley Falcon