PC at The Blonds Fall 2012 Show + Video of the Show

As I posted yesterday, everything from backstage, to the audience to the actual The Blonds Fall 2012 show was electrifying! What a scene, there could have been a fashion show just out of the outfits in the audience.

Unpredictable as ever and just as over-the-top show as we like to expect from a The Blonds Show it unforgettable with the Tron-like motorcycles draped across the stage, Phillip Blond taking the runway, blond ponytails coming out of laser cut motorcycle helmet’s, crystal corsets, models that actually seemed to be having fun, Sebastian Suave… I mean really, does it get any better then that?

Shoes by Christian Louboutin and jewelry by one of my favorite avant garde brands, nOir!

THE SHOW (watch my youtube video!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBVCjD8jNBQ&noredirect=1

{Phillip Blond takes the stage}

THE AUDIENCE:

{Robert Verdi takes a break from being photographed to be the photographer}

{Nigel Perry admiring the bike}

PC Backstage at The Blonds Fall 2012 Show + Hair & Makeup How-To

Looking back at New York Fashion Week (which ended last month), I need to take a moment to share how exceptional it was concluding the festivities by going backstage to The Blonds Fall 2012 show. The Blonds has been a show that I have sadly missed in preview years due to conflict issues or logistics but never again! It was such a scene and the energy was electrifying. Backstage to the audience outfits to the actual show was beyond an experience!

I was going to make the backstage and show 1 post, but there’s too much amazingness to cover so I’m putting it in two separate ones.

 

A GLIMPSE BACKSTAGE:

THE HAIR –ahem blond ponytail wigs coming out of helmets!!

The Blonds hair was done by lead stylist, Laurent Philippon for Bumble and Bumble

Inspiration: Biker chicks and Johnny Depp in Cry Baby

Styling Methods: For guys: Wet hair with Thickening Hairspray and blowdry. Warm up Sumowax and apply all over the head. Style as needed to create a swoosh in front.

For girls: Create a wig wrap by spraying hair down with Prep then wrapping hair in sections around the head using Bb.Gel. Pin hair so it lays flat around the crown. Put on a wig cap and put on the helmet. Did I mention the wig was steamed to keep hair perfect?

Bumble and Bumble products used: Thickening Hairspray, Sumowax, Prep, Bb.Gel

{Phillipe Blond, founder and head designer for The Blonds backstage getting her hair done by Laurent Philippon}

{Backstage with it model Sebastien Suave — he showed me his Nintendo belt buckle. Jealous?}

THE NAILS! The team spent 130 hours on them!!!

The Blonds hair was done by lead stylist, Kristina Estabrooks for CND.  She and her team spent 130 hours hand detailing biker babe manicures. No nail set was alike – crystals, glitter, leather, Phillipe Blond faces, crushed glass shards and acid washed denim designs were just a few of the styles to grace the runway. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MAKEUP! Look at this incredible green cat eye!

I’ll just let you read off the MAC Cosmetics face chart to see the products used:

March 20th: Join me in talking Social Media at the PrestaShop Barcamp

Date: March 20th, 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: 82 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
http://barcamp.prestashop.com/

For all you web designers, advertising goons and platform junkies, PrestaShop, one of Europe’s leading e-commerce platforms is hosting a Barcamp event to better introduce themselves to the US market in NYC on March 20th.  Prestashop has planned keynotes speakers, workshops, cocktails, and I’ll be hanging out at the Presto-Changeo Agency booth discussing Social Media integration throughout the day. And with all the recent fan mail of readers asking to take me to coffee to pick my brain, here’s the perfect opportunity to do just that!

So if you’re around, stop by and say hello! Registration is free:)

Get all the details and register here: http://barcamp.prestashop.com

Last Minute Tax Tips from my Accountant

If you’re anything like me, right about now you’re feeling the tax burn. With the filing deadline a month away, I spent the last week itemizing my receipts, organizing my 1099’s and getting everything in top shape for my accountant. I used to think accounts we’re for fancy people or folks like my dad that owns their own business; until I realized that by doing my own taxes I was losing out on some of the benefits I deserved and that loss far outweighed the cost of hiring a professional.

The trick is finding someone a friend or coworker recommends, preferably with top level firm experience or skills, who now works for him or herself at an affordable rate. Or so that has been my experience, thanks to my friend Melissa who referred me to my accountant Minas Amazilatis.

As I watched Minas go through my very intricate filing system of earnings and expenses to save me my bank account from governmental demise, I asked him for a few tips and recommendations for all of you!

Here are a few last minute reminders and pointers from Minas!

1.     For this year due to the fact that April 15th is a Sunday and the 16th is a holiday in the District of Columbia taxes are due the 17th of April.

2.     In order to save in your taxes check with your tax professional if you are eligible for a last minute IRA contribution

3.     If you are planning on filing an extension make sure that you calculate as close as possible your tax liability and pay with your extension to file in order to avoid paying late fees and if possible make the IRA contribution… Remember that the extension is to file and not pay your taxes.

If you’re not sure if you need an accountant, the best way to check is to bring your taxes from the previous year and have a consultation (that should be free of charge). Your possible soon-to-be accountant should be able to look at what you filed and let you know if you missed any major deductions or if you we’re spot on. If you’re in the NYC area and looking for a good accountant, Minas’ information is below. Happy filing!

Minas K. Amaxilatis & Co.
641 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Email: [email protected]

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