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Isabel Marant Makes Me Hot For Fall

by grasie on 28. Jul, 2010 in Women's Fashion

I know its still Summer but truth be told I’m a huge fan of Fall/Winter fashion. I love layers and jackets, sweaters and boots so I’m absolutely ready for the change of season. I also live in LA and for me Fall/Winter does not equal snow/cold. Instead it just means grab a jacket for when the sun goes down.

Isabel Marant’s Fall/Winter 2010/11 line makes me all warm and tingly inside. She has flawlessly combined all my favorites (how did she know?!): chunky knits, fierce jackets, skinny pants, boy meets girl looks with touches of sequin…yay! Check out photos from her show and the sick campaign shot featuring Kate Moss. Would you rock these looks? Leave a comment and share.

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McQueen’s Final Work

by grasie on 27. Jul, 2010 in Photography

Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, as featured in Vogue.

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I Dare You

by grasie on 26. Jul, 2010 in Women's Fashion

Acne Sometimes you just have to take risks.

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Black, White & Gold

by grasie on 22. Jul, 2010 in Photography

Shot today with the uber talented photographer BRADLEY MEINZ. We’re going to try to shoot as often as possible and I’m very excited about that! Here I am in a gifted Jungle Gurl COVER black romper, vintage shades, Jessica Simpson ring (yeah, I know!), Urban Outfitters belt, Monet earrings, American Apparel lace tube bra & gifted Wild Rose shoes.

Behind the scenes secret: I stretched out the shades with my large head and they kept slipping off! Hence the crazy angry face in the 3rd photo.

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I Want To Raid Her Closet!

by grasie on 21. Jul, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion

This is not the first, nor will it be the last time I feature Miss Alexa Chung for her chic, cool, fabulous style. I have yet to see her get it wrong. On the contrary she always gets it just right while making it look so easy.

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Do Something Awards: Highlights

by grasie on 20. Jul, 2010 in Inspiration, Pop Culture

Last night Damien and I had the pleasure of attending the Do Something Awards here in Hollywood. They honor the best young world-changers, 25 and under, that are making the world a better place. In addition, they honor a select group of celebs who are also making a difference. It was a fun-filled night of entertainment and heart-felt emotion. It aired on VH1 and in true MTV (Networks) fashion, I’m sure it will air about 300 more times this week so check it out! Here are some red carpet pics and show highlight photos. To learn more or to donate visit http://www.dosomething.org/ Click pics for larger view.

In these photos: Jane Lynch, Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Alyssa Milano, Kathy Griffith, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Natasha Bedingfield, Leven Rambin, Cast of MTVs “The Buried Life”, Do Something finalists, Christina Applegate, Snoop Dogg, Deion Sanders & Kellan Lutz.

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More, Please

by grasie on 15. Jul, 2010 in Photography

My August issue of W Magazine came in the mail today, which was pretty perfect since I’m currently on a plane to NY and was able to read through it during take-off. Hottie Jon Hamm graces the cover with British starlet Rebecca Hall. The photos are hot and its great to see a rougher, scruffier Don Draper. Either way more please.

Photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg
Styled by Lori Goldstein

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Headbands All Around

by grasie on 13. Jul, 2010 in Go Buy NOW

I’ve always been a BIG fan of headbands, especially worn across my forehead. Sometimes I would get made fun of because I would literally rock one everyday. They were and are an easy fix for keeping my front hair out of my face. I HATE hair in my face! Plus I think they just look adorable…on everyone.

So headbands all around!

All headbands from Urban Outfitters and American Apparel.

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My Headband Look

by grasie on 13. Jul, 2010 in Trends

In this look: Forever 21 headband & shoes, aerie tank, Urban Outfitters skirt, Fetty necklace.

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Yes, Please

by grasie on 13. Jul, 2010 in Pop Culture

Brandon Flowers of The Killers debut solo album

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MTVs TJ Search

by grasie on 13. Jul, 2010 in Pop Culture

As you may know my beau Damien Fahey has been filling in for Ryan Seacrest all week on his KIIS fm morning show. Well today they had a very charming and enthusiastic caller named Jose Iniguez. Jose is one of 20 contestants in the MTV TJ (Twitter Jockey) search! It has come to this people! MTV who no longer has on-camera VJs is now looking for a Twitter Jockey!

The winner gets a pretty sweet deal including a one year $100,000 contract! They have been through 2 challenges and the most recent one is to break an up-an-coming artist by July 14 using media sources available to the contestants. Its all about the Internet baby. Jose’s artist is R&B crooner Jarrell Perry who will be featured at Miami Fashion Week. (Maybe I need to go to that, I can use some warm water and stone crabs, yum!) So if you want to support Jose in challenge 3, you can do so by following him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/imJmi and Jarell Perry at www.twitter.com/JarellPerry. Do it, he’s nice.

PS – Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s radio show. I’m going down to the studio to meet the KIIS crew and I’m very excited. I think they want me to dish out more Damien gossip and embarrassing moments. Will they get it out of me? Absolutely!

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Cate & Me

by grasie on 11. Jul, 2010 in Personal

One of my favorite actresses of all time is Cate Blanchett (did you see ‘Notes On A Scandal’? I mean, come on!). She’s a classic beauty who embodies her characters flawlessly. She makes it look so easy, as all great actors should. I strive to be as good an actress as Cate and recently read something that made me very happy. Cate enjoys making lists and crossing items off as she accomplishes them. No shit?! That’s what I do! Yes, I know lots of people make list but I’m obsessed! Its really the only way I can get things done. I will actually write something down I’ve already done, just so I can feel the gratification of crossing it out! I obviously have a problem, but who cares…so does Cate. And I’ve convinced myself that its this similarity between Cate Blanchett and me, that will one day win me an Oscar. (Or at least have me nominated for one!) A ha! I crack myself up.

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aerie : Our Little Girl Is All Grown Up

by grasie on 11. Jul, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Personal

If you follow this blog or know anything about me, you probably know I’m a lady with many jobs. I’m an Actress, Host, Stylist and former MTV Producer to name a few. You can learn all about my gigs here if you like…but that’s not really what this post is all about. Its about my styling baby: aerie.

I got into styling because of my dear friend Matthew Ellenberger, Director of Concept & Design at American Eagle Outfitters (aerie is the underwear/loungewear line within AE). About 3 years ago, he asked me if I would assist him on an LA based campaign shoot…I did and LOVED IT! I’ve been fortunate enough to work on almost every aerie campaign shoot since! (With the exception of a few, that have conflicted with acting or hosting work…feast or famine, ya know?!) In that time I went from wardrobe assistant, to wardrobe associate to my current position as aerie’s own stylist! YAY! But lots more has changed then just my job title…aerie itself has undergone a HUGE transformation.

Let’s put it this way…3 years ago when shooting our Holiday campaign, we had our lovely female models fully clothed in PJs (with hats & socks too), baking cookies, wrapping presents and lounging with Beagle puppies! Cut to the edgier, sexier campaigns of the past couple of years and our ladies look HOT HOT HOT and are wearing less, less, less! Hooray!

Our aerie girl is all grown up and I’m a very proud mama.

Below are pics from last 3 seasons, check them out, then get to your nearest aerie (usually located within an American Eagle) and pick up something cute! This Summer try a pretty neon bra peeking under a loose fit white tank!

All photos by Gemma Booth

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What Always Makes Me Happy

by grasie on 09. Jul, 2010 in Personal

5 years ago I did one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life…I adopted my pooch Hayden. This little guy is so sweet and always makes me smile. I’m a very lucky gal. Here he is at our neighborhood dog park. Doesn’t it look like he’s smiling? I guess I make him happy too!

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Makes Me Think Of Jesus

by grasie on 07. Jul, 2010 in Photography

I went to 12 years of Catholic School in New York City growing up; which equals a lot of church time, Biblical references and guilt. All of which I love and attribute my honesty, generousity, brashness and sexy stuff to. Make sense? Maybe not. Either way, the prior statement was evoked by the following photos from photographer Camilla Akrans.

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Love Stinks (Literally?)

by grasie on 06. Jul, 2010 in Step Outside The Fashion Box

Don’t be fooled by the title, this short is not a sappy love story. Its 6 mins of scandalous fun!
Check it out.

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Happy Birthday America

by grasie on 04. Jul, 2010 in Uncategorized

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July! Love, me.

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What To Wear: July 4th

by grasie on 02. Jul, 2010 in How To, Women's Fashion

Yay Summer is officially here and the 4th of July is THIS Sunday! Do you know what you’re wearing?

Here are 3 different looks you can rock depending on your Holiday plans and what you’re comfortable wearing. I made it a one-stop shopping affair…so each complete look can be purchased at ONE location or online site. (American Apparel, Forward by Revolve or Urban Outfitters) Happy Shopping and have a safe and glorious holiday!

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BET Awards: Hot Ladies

by grasie on 29. Jun, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion

The BET Awards were held on Sunday here in LA at the Shrine Auditorium and I must say I was a little underwhelmed with the fashion on the red carpet. Or maybe overwhelmed is a better word, because I think most of the lovely starlets were dressed more like they were about to walk in a Miss America pageant than walk the BET Awards red carpet. Its the BET AWARDS ladies!!! Have fun and leave the elaborate gowns for a fancier affair. The BET Awards much like the MTV Awards or Grammy’s should be edgy, fun and chic!

Some ladies, on the other hand, did impress me with their fabulous choices. Check them out below and let me know what you think. Would love to hear from ya!