Influence

Influence

Fashion-forward mini-mavens Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen talk to the famous figures who have inspired and shaped them.


"Our career is a dream. I mean, we get to act, travel around the world, and meet cool people. What's not to love!"
Mary-Kate Olsen


Dreams can come true and if you want something so much you will get it. Through hard work and determination you will make it to where you want to be. But most Importantly always appreciate the support and love from the people that believe in you. I honour those people in my life everyday.

EH x

Karl Lagerfeld

Indroducing the One and Only Karl Lagerfeld !

One of the most successful, influencial and recognisable fashion Designers of all time. A well respected and talented man in the world of Fashion. I confidently say, "He is definatly the most influencial and impacting designers of all time". For me I love his creations, I love that he takes the photographs and is the creative director, designer, he sets the mood. He has total control of the easthetic of a collection, campaigne, shoot or editorial. My carear would be complete if I met or even spoke to this man. Below a biography of where and how far he has come in the world of beautiful fashion.

Lagerfeld first worked for Pierre Balmain (1954-57), then in 1958 he moved to House of Patou. For a while, he freelanced at Krizia. He worked for Chloe in 1959-78, during which time he began designing furs for Fendi (in 1965) and also launched his company, Parfums Lagerfeld (in 1975). Lagerfeld designed independently from 1978 to 1982, when he began designing haute couture at the House of Chanel. In 1983, with the help of Gilles du Four, he added Chanel ready-to-wear garments to his list of responsibilities. Although he continued to design for Chanel, Lagerfeld established his own design business in 1984 and resumed designing for Chloe in 1992. The engagement with Chloe ended in 1997, when design at Chloe was took over by ex-Beatle Paul's daugther Stella McCartney. Lagerfeld currently designs for three companies: his own label, Chanel, and furs for Fendi of Italy. His signature line, which is developed from sketches, features very structural and dramatic women's wear, mostly in black and white. He featured the "Wunderbra" and the "Wundercorset" in 1994. As an avid photographer, Lagerfeld often shoots his own press photos, and is sometimes called "Kaiser Karl" by the press. His personal trademarks include a fan, a long ponytail for his powdered-white hair, and sunglasses. He is a uniquely confident man and speaks German, French, English, and Italian.

Beauty is also submitted to the taste of time, so a beautiful woman from the Belle Epoch is not exactly the perfect beauty of today, so beauty is something that changes with time.
Karl Lagerfeld
EH x

Mod about you

A new week, A new colour, I love OPI !! Also a handy hint always use Rapid dry top coat from OPI. You will never have to touch up through out the week.
My colour this week is Mod about You .. Bright & girlie, pastel pink inspired by the beautiful product in store at Forever New.
EH x

Young Talent

Jessica Marie Holder
I know I talk about celebrities, designers, fashion, styling and what I do. but there are some young talented people creating and capturing works of Art at such a young age. They are our next generation of creators.
Her name is Jessica Marie Holder.
Jess is my sister in law and she is the cutest ever! She is such a talented and gifted 16 year old. Below are the images that she captured for our slide show and canvas's to be showcased on our wedding day. She captured most of the Images and a special mention to my beautiful Mother in law she helped too. She is a creator and has an eye for fashion and everything and anything beautiful. She studies Art & textiles at high school and has a camera that she just cant take out of her hands. Also I remember a maxi dress she designed and made. She wore it and I immediately asked what label is it ??? She replied I made it in textiles..I was blown away it was amazing. She has just recently taken on the roll as stage decorator/stylist at our parents church, Riverside Church in Grafton. The top images are of the stunning Jessie Babe when we had a family holiday on the Gold Coast back a few years ago. She is a natural beauty, Tall, Blonde, tanned, cute, the longest legs you would ever see and the most precious and stunning inner beauty. People often ask is she a model? Modest as Jess is she smiles and says No ! But she is my model so easy to photograph a natural behind and in front of the camera She moves effortless and captures some real, natural, raw talent.

These were some images of part of the series that Jess Photographed of Benny & I. They were taken on Sawtell beach when we had our family holiday last June. Such a special place for us all. Oh how I wish we could go back there some time to holiday.
EH x

Style file - hair style

Alexander Wang Spring Summer 2010 – The chunky side braid. As seen on the catwalk or a loose and beachy braid it is so easy to create and so quick to do. Looks best with a clear, strong hair band on the end not a big chunky black hair tie. Lots of volume and messy braid. this look can work from day to night.It takes seconds to create .I am a big fan of side braid easy to do and so effective.
EH x

Lip works trends for s/s 10

Imagine this: You're tired, you're late, and you've only got 10 seconds to transform your face from barely there to breathtaking. What to do? If the runways provided any hints, it's to reach for a lipstick in a saturated color. Glossy, matte, with a sheen or without, a swipe of some eye-popping lippy can do wonders in elevating your look without taking up your precious time. This season, corals and nudes are extra glamorous, while girlish shades of fuchsia and purple feel sassy on nearly any skin tone. To make the whole search easier, I have grouped the top 4 trends from the catwalk.

Nude - Don't be scared of the pale shade! Paired with a made-up eye, nude lips are utterly sophisticated. to get the exact or close to exact color of lipstick apply a dab of light foundation on your lips before applying your lipstick.

Coral - is a universally flattering color, and stains your lips for that perfect post-Popsicle look.

Fuchsia - from a deep magenta to a neon-shade of pink, fuchsia lips feel really right for spring.

Purple - This unconventional hue is still going strong! Lilacs, violets, and heliotropes are all feminine without being saccharine.

All shades are On trend for spring, I own all 4 of them, I choose colours to wear on the days that I wake up depending on the mood or hair style and which fabulous outfit I will be wearing.

EH X

Melbourne City

Look at these amazing Images, WOW !! it is Melbourne & here are some facts. Melbourne is the art and culture capital of Australia. Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, cutting-edge design and internationally recognised visual artists and performing arts companies. You see the arts in the streets the buildings the fashion and the people. As I walk through the streets to head to work the aroma of coffee fills the air and the hidden alley ways with food on the plate are to die for, still inspires me. Every day is different constantly changing. Every day I walk up through the old buildings I ponder & thank god for the beautiful day and send warm wishes to my family who I love & Miss.

Melbourne enjoys a well deserved reputation as a sport-loving city, which my Husband is extremely happy about. Scarcely a month passes when there is not a major sporting event being hosted in Victoria which people across the country and world will be watching. Victoria hosts seven of Australia’s 10 most popular sporting events: Australian Formula One Grand Prix; Australian 500cc Motor Cycle Grand Prix; the annual Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament; one of the world’s most famous horse races, the Melbourne Cup; the Grand Final of the Australian Rules Football Competition; the Heineken Classic Melbourne (Golf, which my hubby will be playing in soonish); and the Volvo Ocean Race ( I say sorry to My Dad, my Father In law, Brother in law & our old flat mates Camo & Brad, I don"t mean to rub it in to you sport enthusiasts).
The Melbourne Cup Carnival has played a principal role in establishing the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival as Australia's major annual Melbourne is Australia’s most cosmopolitan city. ! Although I'm rugged up and a little cold to say the least! But I love everything about melbourne, my work, next week's Melbourne s/s fashion week and a couple more weeks ahead we will be preparing for Melbourne Spring racing carnival. I feel inspired everyday and going to work in the city is a privilege to be a part of. I want to special mention and thank Angie and Darren for opening your home to me its always warm and very enjoyable to come home to.

All I need now is Benny a chai tea a warm bath & to skype my beautiful family.
EH xx

Emma Holder Self Reflection

When asked these questions a few weeks ago by Rebecca Dickson whom is studying fashion Design made me think and reflect on my journey since colleague. Beck has her self titled label in production for next year and will be magic might I add. I answered these questions for a presentation for her. Two weeks ago sitting on my coach next to my beautiful hubby it was a time of self reflection and took me a good hour to answer them. Now three weeks on I am in Melbourne and styling with and for amazing girls.

I sit here with excitement on knowing my husband and I will establish our life down here in saying this I Miss our Family and friends so dearly!!! Thank god for Skype!! I love what I do and do not take a day for granted.

Company/organisation:

Forever New

Head Stylist/style bar manager

Freelance:

Emma Holder designs

Creative Director/stylist for up & coming labels/designs photo shoots which consists of hair /Make up and the aesthetic of a brand/shoot.

Personal shopping

Image consulting

Personal Portfolio’s

Photography

Emma Holder blog.spot

What qualifications did you need?

Firstly a Passion for all things nice, a natural ability and a love of fashion. I studied at the Australian Institute of creative Design.

What do you think got you to the position?

I have always had a passion for art and anything creative. Plenty of hard work and determination to get where I am today . When I was young I would be fascinated by glossy magazines while my sisters would be content with books. I would consume myself and be continuously inspired by people in the fashion Industry.

What did you choose to show in your portfolio?

My Portfolio would showcase a mixture of images and styles that I have created and captured from various labels or portfolios. Consisting of different genres’ of Fashion & Art.

What are some advantages/disadvantages of this position/job?

There are so many positives, from meeting some inspiring and amazing people. Celebrities, Designers, beautiful models and Creative talented people. I would never want to be doing anything I did not love. There are so many talented people in this industry that have shaped and moulded me as a stylist.

Do you think there is longevity in this chosen career path given the current marketplace?

Yes I do think there is. I am married to an amazing man and when we choose to start having children I can still work from home and will always be able to come back to work. That will not be happening for a good 2 years and until then I will be styling, blogging, freelancing, coaching, training, photographing, creating capturing and being the best wife, daughter,Sister, friend and manager I can be.

Clothing the body is the fourth bodily function we have to do! We sleep, we have to eat and go to the toilet and then we have to clothe our selves. We can’t walk around naked. So we may as well do it with Style and dress to express our mood, personality and create and oose confidence through what we wear.

Where are you located? Does this help with success?

I have worked for three of the most fashion forward companies on the Gold Coast Dissh (manager) Designer Forum(Stylist/ press & media) & now Forever New for the last 3 months and now My Husband & I are relocating to Melbourne as I will be the head stylist of Forever New, I will be based in Bourke St. Melbourne is the Fashion Capital & you are inspired by the people, the buildings the atmosphere, the culture.

Do you still believe there is potential growth for your own success in this role/industry?

What do you see as future career opportunities?

I will stay with Forever New Forever!!. The national manager & all involved in the company are amazing. I have worked with many of the Australian labels but by far Forever New has stood out from the crowd. It is my Fashion first destination & should be yours too!
 The company have many talented and amazing designers. The planning team have their finger on the pulse as they are always a step ahead in the Australian Fashion Industry as they travel the globe and stay eagerly tuned into the forever changing fashion whelm. There is always potential growth in Forever New and my future career opportunities would maybe one day if I had the urge to design my own label or marketing within the Forever New brand.

Always remember as Coco Chanel said Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.

My talented friend who you all know I adore took these shots the one and only Samantha Keating !!! The dress I am wearing were my beautiful bridesmaid dress's. The shots were taken for a friend at the time competition for sportsgirl..xx

EH x