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Archive | May, 2010

Quick Tip To A Hot Outfit

by grasie on 30. May, 2010 in How To

It may seem simple and obvious but its a gem of a tip…

When getting dressed for a night out DO YOUR MAKE-UP & HAIR FIRST!!!

It will help you decide what to wear, because you’ll already look good.

If you try to dress with tired bags under your eyes and your hair a mess; nothing you put on (no matter how cute) will look complete or good.

On the other hand, if you’re hair & make-up ready, you’ll already look fabulous and can “play” more with your clothes. You can try out different accessories and automatically see what works rather than think… “hmm, this might work once my hair is done.”

Now, you may ask “what if after I get dress, my hair or make-up doesn’t go with my outfit?” I have two answers to that:

1. You’re make-up should match YOU not your outfit!

2. Its super easy to change up your lipstick (go from glossy to red etc) or put up your hair AFTER you pick out your outfit. You still want to be mostly ready before you dress!

Do you have any fashion tips for dressing up that you want to share? Leave a comment below, would love to hear from you!

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I ♥ A Photo That Tells A Story

by grasie on 26. May, 2010 in Photography

Photographer Marie Hochhaus does just that.

Check out Feaverish Photography for more cinematic photography.

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Are You Ready To Be A Bad-Ass?

by grasie on 20. May, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, Trends, Women's Fashion

Then go buy MELODY EHSANI!

Here’s a glimpse of this sassy Accessory & Shoe Designer’s latest collection. It’s daring, fun, edgy and beautiful; plus check out the SICK campaign. I want it all. Seriously, all of it…now.

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Photographers Wanted

by grasie on 17. May, 2010 in Personal, Photography

I’m looking for LA based photographers who want to test shoot once a month for this website! Basically we’ll shoot on location, all around LA, to get the coolest “story-telling” pics possible.

The purpose is to showcase your photography and my styling. If interested contact me at info@grasiemercedes.com for more info.

Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you!

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Travel In Style…Always!

by grasie on 15. May, 2010 in Go Buy NOW, How To, Women's Fashion

On my recent flight from LAX to JFK I noticed something I could no longer ignore: women looking like slobs when flying! Yeah ok, I get it, you want to be comfortable…its a long flight…blah, blah, blah. But there’s a way to be comfortable and still look fabulous! So please give your Uggs and Juicy Couture sweatsuits to charity…NOW!

5 Clothing Items (you probably already own) That Are Comfy & Still Stylish:

1. Flats: Throw on a pair of fashionable flats! Whether ballet black, printed or fleece moccassins, flats are a great comfy alternative to Uggs. They are easy to slip on and off at airport security and they look feminine and chic.

2. Cotton or Jean Leggings: Leggings are a way more put together looking than sweats and equally as warm and comfortable! Plus no belt needed so you wont get held up at security.

3. Long Cardigan, Sweater or Coat: Invest in a fashionista fun sweater or coat that covers your bum and keeps you warm. We all know how chilly an airplane can get and since no one offers blankets anymore…bring your own! In the form of apparel.

4. Stylish Scarf: Its pretty hard to NOT look totally awesome when you’re rocking a kick-ass scarf. Scarves are the ultimate accessory because they really can bring any outfit from boring to WOW! Its also a great airplane tool for covering your face when your rude neighbor rips a stinky one (you know what I’m talking about)

5. Carry-On Bag: A shopping bag is NOT an acceptable carry-on bag! Even if its a “designer” shopping bag like Barneys or Saks! Luggage can be pricey but its a total investment and can make traveling so much easier. Invest the money…its worth it! Have fun with colors, styles and prints. But make sure its a sensible fun, you don’t want to spend money on a pattern or color you’re gonna be sick of after your 3rd trip.

Check out these lovely celebs and their fantastic travel looks. Leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Happy Traveling! (click on the links above to shop the items)

In these photos: Zoe Saldana, Kate Moss, Rihanna & Mila Kunis.

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Dreamy Angelino

by grasie on 09. May, 2010 in Personal, Photography

I shot new headshots over the weekend with the extremely talented Michael Evanet & Kelsey McNamee. They took me to the quaint little neighborhood of Angelino Heights. Best known for its impressive well-kept Victorian era houses. I felt like I had walked onto a studio lot. Since we were shooting headshots there’s not much of the neighborhood to see in my new photos…but we did have fun with these dreamy pics.

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Hungry?

by grasie on 09. May, 2010 in Personal

Just a lil music video I did a couple years back. Sick but fun.

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Beyonce = Bad Ass

by grasie on 05. May, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion

Great new video with the sickest outfits EVER. I want it all. Thank you @lbelgray for enlightening me.

“Why Don’t You Love Me” – Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

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I ♥ Ronson: A Hollywood Tale

by grasie on 05. May, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Personal

Last night was the I ♥ Ronson & JC Penney Cocktail Jam at MILK Studios here in lovely LA. All of young, hot Hollywood came out to support Miss Charlotte including her siblings Samantha and Mark Ronson. But one of the biggest draws of the night was a kick-ass performance by legendary classic rock band FOREIGNER!

In a town full of “so-so” events, this party had all the right elements to make it kick-ass: An IN N OUT Truck, Yogurtland Smoothies, Coldstone Creamery Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate & Rainbow Sprinkles Cupcakes, an endless supply of cocktails and I ♥ Ronson t-shirts (as parting gifts) that you can actually wear out! (not just to bed or the gym).

I attended the event with my good friend Natalie Golonka (designer of the dresses we’re both wearing in the photo to the right)…after our arrival, we stuffed our faces, mingled with friends we bumped into, then made our way to the front of the crowd for Foreigner’s set. Holy crap they were good! Belting out their classic tunes to a Hollywood crowd too cool to get their hands up. But that all changed when they began to sign “I Want To Know What Love Is”; hands started to sway, voices were singing along and cell phones started to record! (mine included…check out the video below).

All and all it was a very fun night. Thank you to David & David for the invite. And thank you Charlotte & Foreigner for knowing how to throw a party.

I ♥ Ronson…for realz.

In these photos: Charlotte Ronson, Samantha Ronson, Foreigner, Mick Jones, Kelly Hansen, Mark Ronson, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie, Benji Madden, Shenae Grimes, Sara Gilbert, Rashida Jones, Aaron Paul, Brittany Snow, Ben Lyons, Stephanie Pratt, Carlos Lopez, Marisa Miller, Taryn Manning, Drea De Matteo, Shooter Jennings, Clifton Collins Jr. and Slash.

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Met Ball: Go Big Or Go Home!

by grasie on 04. May, 2010 in Celebrity Fashion, Women's Fashion

Last night was the Metropolitan Museum Of Art’s Annual Costume Institute Ball (Met Ball) in NYC. The Met Ball is the one night of the year where celebrity starlets can really take risks with their ensembles…its basically a designer costume party. The who’s who of Hollywood and fashion are all in attendance and the only real purpose of the night is to show off your fabulous digs…Dress like a princess, dress like a call girl but whatever you do Go Big Or Go Home! Click on the pics for a larger view.

The Pretty Princesses