Susan Kirschbaum has written features - covering trends, fashion, and art -- for various publications including Harper's Bazaar, London Times, New York Observer, and New York Times since the late Nineties. She has worked as a web editor for both fashion and art concerns and as a founding editor to Fashion Wire Daily, when it served as a wire service to the Associated Press. She has written both synopsis and forwards to photography books by Steidl Dangin. Currently, she is a contributing editor to Whitewall - a seasonal art magazine - that sets new visual and story telling standards to cover the art world. She also writes for Purple, the French fashion magazine.
Her first novel, WHO TOWN, a dark social satire is now being reviewed by several publishers through rock star agent Robert Guinsler at Sterling Lord Literistic.
(All photos on this blog are taken by Susan Kirschbaum on her Canon SD850 digital point and shoot, unless otherwise noted - please credit all photos accordingly)
Natalia Vadianova, shot by Peter Lindbergh for David Yurman jewelry
You see this photo of model Natalia Vadianova, shot by Peter Lindbergh for David Yurman? I'd bet that if Natalia had arrived to the shoot with a giant zit on her chin, the make up artist would immediately whip out Dr. Alkaitis' organic soothing gel. A close pal of mine, the art director for Yurman shoots tipped me off to Dr. Alkaitis, the best kept beauty secret in fashion. Dr. Who, you ask?
Models Angela Lindvall, Karolina Kurkova, and Miranda Kerr swab it on. A hundred more beauties could be added to the list, but some are sworn to public silence by skin care companies that pay them lots to brand their faces, even if they toss the expensive chemically treated crap into the bin later. Definitely, on Yurman shoots, the products by this chemist and pharmacognosist (a person who works with the medicinal properties of plants) save the day.
The California based doc has collaborated with four Nobel Laureates on teams that have included DNA and cancer research. The totally organic goods, created from wild crafted flowers and herbs read like an exotic sensory orgasm. Check out the purifying facial cleanser alone, to start: "Olive, organic shea, organic jojoba, organic coconut, organic sesame... Bitter Orange, Black Elder, True Lavender, Sea Wrack and Atlantic Seaweed..." They represent just a few. The press release dares you to eat the stuff, since it's all grown without pesticides or genetic modification. Even the alcohol is considered higher grade than your local Belvedere.
Smells like heaven, like falling asleep in a cherry orchard, and it's all natural, even how it works. For example, the sunscreen proponent ties into plant photosynthesis: since the whole roots of plants are utilized in the cremes, the skin will only absorb whatever sun it needs, just like the plant.
Prices average about $45/bottle, and I use the facial cleanser, herbal toner, nourishing treatment oil, eye, day, and night cremes. Check out http://www.alkaitis.com You will never dish out a few hundred for Creme de la Mer again!
ps: Happy Earth Day!... Five days late, but just in time for the weekend sun, kids. pps: Just heard on NPR, that it's National DNA Day! Not late for that....
Makeup artist Linda Hay works on Victoria Secret model Mir...
Hi Laura! I don't think they would use Drew. My friend has been directing the campaign for past five years... To give you an idea, they started with Amber Valletta, then Naomi Watts, Kate Moss, Natalia. Naomi was the only "normal" girl in the bunch. Very high end campaign and the Yurmans have it down to a science.
I FIRST MET MILES LADIN, WSJ WEEKEND PHOTO EDITOR WHEN WE SHOT KATE MOSS FOR THE NY TIMES... HE SHOT, DUCKING UNDER CHAIRS TO GET HER! I WROTE ABOUT HER STYLE. HE'S GOT A SHOW ON SEPT 6TH -- 6-11 PM -- IN ASBURY PARK, NJ,629 COOKMAN AVE. CHECK IT OUT! http://www.milesl adin.blogspot.com
Merci,' Gracias, Todah, to all the global boys on the voice mail... You know who you are! I've laughed at the beautiful and funny messages, but I cannot commit. x., till next time, Susan
The brilliant witty Chris Shott spotted me in a bikini at the Chelsea. He also caught a leering Ron Jeremy look-alike plus the trendy kids Paul and Britt imported from NYC. But what of the Philly crowd? They could crush our bunch with one fat fist or strangle the deejays with gold chains. Our crew ran as free as prairie dogs, luscious as wild birds. CLICK HERE: http://www.obse rver.com/2008/r eal-estate/beat rice-beach
Love this blog! You cover so much london, please include Josephine papasavaas and Noelle Valdivia in their temperley. Have seen them out so much and want more more more!
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Check out two Brits who are cool hunting all over the globe.... Mr. and Mrs. Smith... just like Brad and Angie when they had to sneak into hotels under fake names... Ooh, la, la...http://blog.mrand mrssmith.com
"It's never been more important for me to respect a president's ability to handle foreign policy and to be a good listener and an open negotiator. Those are qualities I didn't think about in the past, but now, it seems crucial to the success and even the survival of our nation. Also, I cannot endorse a president who does not support women's rights to the fullest possible extent." Faran http//:www.nylonm ag.com
Who is "Candy" with Anna Wintour in the CFDA photos? I guess it's true that the ugly kids in school get their revenge as grown ups in fashion. They are both "bark, bark!" You are kidding about them as fashion icons, right?
Candy Pratts Price is the Executive Style Director of Style.com. She just won the Eugenia Sheppard (CFDA) Award for fashion journalism. While Candy's not a writer, she's got an eagle eye as a market editor so deemed a trend maker. Fashion loves her because she makes or breaks "looks," as in collection pieces. OUCH! on the revenge comment...
Thanks Lollie! Do keep reading and spreading the word on the page. Re: the hats, Philip Treacy's creations are like luscious cherries on gorgeous cakes. Each one, one of a kind.
Glenn O'Brien, new co-Editorial Director of Interview is exceptionally talented. I have a lot of faith in his vision and looking forward to checking out the new issue in September.
Do I care about Madonna, how could you not! While I'm no slave to her rhythm she is a remarkable woman breaking all former generations rules for what a woman of 50 should act and look like. That being said, how much longer does she have to be our pop princess? Is it still cool to be wearing bodysuits with tights when you're 60??http://media.uber .com/images/60x45 .jpg
Merci Lucille! Je comprende. Tu t'en fou de la vie ici' mais quand meme, tu lis le page. Souvent je m'en fou de la vie ici' aussi. Beaucoup de la betisse! xo!
