Stitch Nation behind the scenes

A behind the scenes video from a photo shoot I did with Debbie Stoller who created her new line of yarn called Stitch Nation. It's available at joann.com and at Jo- Ann stores. It's lovely! I did the hair and makeup and Vanessa Rees did this amazing video and interview. Keiko Lynn was one of the models. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7nLl9JkmYY

xo
-jenn

clients we love

hair and makeup by jenn silva
photos by rainy orteca
models/clients jennifer grubbard and kendall meade (of mascott)

No One's Land

I have been creating different variations of a mohawk on brazilian born artist, Priscilla De Carvahlo for many years.....

She, on the other hand, has been creating bold, bright and thought provoking collage city-scapes. She's won all kinds of grants and fellowships, and has been featured in all sorts of group and solo shows all over town!

Starting Wednesday, February 17th, you can get the full picture and possibly speak to the artist herself at Praxis on the Upper East side.

Opening reception starts at 6p.m and goes till 8p.m. and if you cant make that she'll be on display till March 20th.

p.s. come back here and tell us what you think!

Sneak Peak: Our New Bust Magazine Ad

Each month we release an ad in Bust magazine showcasing our real life clients.

Being a huge fan of the gorgeous shots by Amy's b.f.f. Danielle St. Laurent long before I joined the Fringe team, I was psyched when Amy asked if she could use my b.f.f and long time client Jill Flint, along with her handsome husband, visual artist Drew Conrad as the subjects of our next shoot.

We all got together on a sunny Sunday at Jill and Drew's apartment in the L.E.S. We had fun and mimosas while shooting the happy couple in their happy home. Sometimes, their bird Franklin got in the mix as well!

Being an actress (Royal Pains, Mercy, Nurse Jackie), Jill's hair goes through ALOT! Shortly after I joined Fringe I had to turn her silky dark brown locks to a youthful, natural looking blonde for 1 day of shooting the opening scenes of Capital Records and then turn it back to brown the next day!!



Now we keep her hair healthy with gentle products from Pureology and Kevin Murphy in addition to lots and lots of love.

Knit Happens!!!

Fringe's partnership with Bust Magazine goes way back and a couple of months ago I teamed up with co-founder, Debbie Stoller, to do a photo shoot for the newest addition to the Stich n Bitch universe.

We got together at Gary's Loft in the Willy B with photographer Jack Deutch, and stylist, designer, blogger extraordinaire Keiko Lynn, and played dress up with all the bright, fun pieces in the collection made with Debbie's %100 natural "Stitch Nation" yarn!

p.s. I did the hair and make-up

Far Away Friends play Piano's...

Recently, XM radio's indie and emerging artist station Verge 87 released there top 20 picks for '09.

Lo and behold, a few songs from some of Gus' projects hold top billing!

The #1 spot held by Hollerado (featured right here last October)!

2 other spots are held by The Junction, a trio from Toronto who happen to be playing at our local L.E.S venue Piano's tonight, February 9th and tomorrow the 1oth!!! The boys go on around 12:30 in the showroom, and there's a cool dance party upstairs!!

Swing by, I'll be there!!

Marlene's Curly Hair Tip #2

So welcome to a snowy February! I hope everyone had a great holiday season!

Now that the winter is fully upon us, some, or maybe all of you may be fighting dry and frizzy curls...what with the hat head, cold air and radiator heat...A good defensive trick is to leave some or all of your conditioner in your hair (hopefully you are using a more natural, good quality one...see my post from Nov. 9). This will help keep your hair more supple without having to apply a ton of other products after it dries. So, after you "shampoo", gently run the conditioner through your hair with your fingers to detangle, and then scrunch it all in (you should do this with your head flipped upside down to get the best curl). If you feel like there's too much conditioner left on your roots, then just gently rinse a little bit out so you're leaving most on the ends. Now go ahead and scrunch your curl styling product in and air or diffuse dry. Good luck and I'll see you next time!

Price $100

Our good friend Toby Cayouette, is not only part of the hottest francophone band from Montreal(China Town) and Host/Founder/DJ of one of Montreal's most successful parties ("The Mod Club"). He is also a brilliant photographer!

While he was here in 08 recording with Gus, he traveled all over our great city and captured some truly unique NYC landscapes that blew us away!

Last week Gus and I hopped over to the south side of Willy B for a small prints show at K&K. 16 emerging photographers from N.Y., S.F, L.A. and Toby from Montreal are showing 5 unframed prints each. Original and interesting pieces of art all available for only $100 (the price of a haircut;) through March 22nd.

Toby's scenes from the very north of Canada are on display here at the this tiny gallery that was packed to the point of overflow on opening night. It was difficult to get a good look at everyones stuff but local, nyc based, Elizabeth Weinberg's collection grabbed my attention as well.

Take a "date night" stroll through the show before heading over to Dressler, Marlow and Sons, Peter Luger or Diner for dinner. Gallery open Fri-Mon, 12-6pm.

Pal Shazar Art Opening was a Blast!

The art opening party at Fringe last Thursday, featured the soft-toned paintings and delicately intense musical performance of Pal Shazar.

With just an electric guitar backing her, she belted out a wonderfully intimate short set that reminded me of one of my favorite bands, The Blow. Many of the paintings are already sold but they will be on display at Fringe for the next month...

Saya's latest editorial work!

Here is our stylist Saya's newest editorial work on Contributing Editor. (except the orange big wig look) Contributing Editor


Hair by Saya on Shutup Magazine


And this is the first Augmented Reality project by Reed + Rader, with hair by Saya. If your computer has a webcam, try it and feel the future!
Augmented Reality by R+R on Spiral Magazine