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My gentleman just alerted me of one very intriguing service Google is now providing. It's called N Grams and while browsing my favorite words, it taught me that many of my favorite word trends were popular in 1580's, the 1630's and the 1930's. how fascinating ! Read Full Story

PHOTOGRAPHER Victor Gutierrez MODEL Bella LaGosi The head wrap is a perfect way to spruce up any outfit, and poses as an excellent opportunity to express your personal beliefs and style. I tend to use silk scarves for my head wraps, but cotton is used around the world because it stays put much better. If you aren't sure what your head-wrap style is, there are several places that you could look to when drawing your inspiration: You could go theatrical: Carmen Miranda was quite the character... Read Full Story

PHOTOGRAPHER John Michaels SUBJECT The Tasting Room's Colin Alavres What to eat has suddenly become as important a question as where to eat. Until recently, all we needed to know to eat healthy was that fast food is bad, cooking at home is best, and a night out at a well-regarded restaurant meant a quality gastronomic experience.  No longer. With all the investigative reports coming out about our  food industry , even savvy eaters find themselves faced with a major dilemma when it comes to... Read Full Story

PHOTOGRAPHER Victor Gutierrez SUBJECT Kiren ALL CLOTHES thrift store finds My model, Kiran , is a perfect example of a lady who can maintain her poise while connecting to the many influences of contemporary life. She comes from a traditional South Asian family, but is a first generation American. She recognizes the need to honor her family's cultural traditions; surrounding herself with textiles and tapestries with ethnic distinction and ancient spiritual references, and maintaining much of... Read Full Story

PHOTOGRAPHER John Micheals SUBJECT Petra Aurelia Langerova You see before you Petra Aurelia Langerova,  a captivating woman with deep, mysterious waters swirling beneath the surface. Her unique style could be described as abstract-modern  with flashes of the  surreal . But it's the many ways she expresses this style that point to her true bohemian nature. Upon entering Petra's home, one encounters a number of curiosities. Most of the art works on the walls are random objets trouvés that she... Read Full Story

PHOTOGRAPHER John Michaels MODEL Katherine McLeod What has happened to the one-piece bathing suit? It seems to have disappeared from pool sides, sea shores, and swimsuit racks around the world. While there was a time when it epitomized chic , it's now only reserved for a select few soccer moms, plus-size women, or seniors who would rather not show everything off. Are these the only women with any modesty left? Recently, I decided it was time to join the ranks of the modest few, though modesty... Read Full Story

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER John Michaels   DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER Correna Starbuck MODEL Gabriella Starbuck DRESS, ACCESSORIES, HAIR & MAKE-UP Starbuck Sister Collaboration For many brides, picking their wedding garb is an intense and important process. What a woman wears to meet her future husband and to begin her new life in can say a lot about her. But quite often, finding the right wedding gear is nearly impossible. Many dresses lack originality and fail to describe the bride that will be... Read Full Story