FASHION RAVE!! "Monsters meets Fashion"

OK so I'm already a Jay Z, Kayne West and Nicki Minaj fan... Rick Ross, he's cool. I must say I loved the hair, makeup and styling in this video. If you pause some of the frames you can literally see still shots of a fashion editorial occurring. Great song, Great concept..two thumbs up for me. "I'm just sayin, and I'm out!!"

-Ryan B. Anthony

"FASHION RANT" Isabelle Caro, Death of Anorexia

"Blame it on the Fashion Industry", is the perfect term for this unfortunate expiration of this young French Model/Actress Isabelle Caro. Reports states that Isabelle passed in November of  2010, however this story is just now receiving international attention. Sources say that young Isabelle has had a continual battle with anorexia since the tender age of 11 years old, however her fight against anorexia was focused on the battle of weight awareness in the Fashion Industry. After reading numerous reports I must say, I was disturbed by that fact that this fight was AGAINST the Fashion Industry, but not her issues as an individual. I don't deny that in some parts of  the Fashion Industry, body image plays a vital role for models and actresses, however I do not agree with her focusing anorexia just toward the fashion industry. I am no doctor, nor am I a therapist, but in my opinion anorexia starts from insecurities, and body dysmorphia which most likely stems from experience in a person's adolescence, or minor years (which makes since as she discovered her anorexia at age 11). If the foundation of one's upbringing is unstable, then stepping into the fashion industry as a model would be detrimental to ones already weak state of mind. Being a model, is being a mannequin. Your told how to look, walk, stand, and pose. Every designer or agent's opinions may differ on what's an appropriate body image, so models must have a strong identity before stepping into a world that defines you by how you look. Isabelle Caro had way more issue than just being thin for the Fashion Industry, it went way beyond her surface. Instead of taking pictures of this model and plastering her on a billboard for the world to see, maybe a follow up to that should have been extensive counseling and a nutritionist. More than ever, designers are welcoming full figured models, and "real women" into the industry. The fashion industry is very aware of  who the buyers/ clients are and what they want to see on the runway. So to say that Isabelle's anorexia was caused by the Fashion Industry is just an excuse or another reason to avoid the real issues, which was most likely her own insecurities. This is a very sad story, and I'm hoping that young ladies around the world can learn from her disorder and tragic death, but I also hope that people can understand that at the end of the day you make your own choices and decisions. "I'm just sayin, and I'm out!!!"

-Ryan B. Anthony

"New Look for the New Year"

Blog is under construction and will be re-introduced in the New Year, 2011..Thank you for your patience and support.


Stay Tuned.......

"Fashion Rave" Fash Shots:)

Sooooo I decided to go through some of my older images that I took with my digital camera, and I came across some "fashshots". I love the process of creating art, however many images only capture the finish product. I've decided to unlock the backstage volt, here we go!

All hair/makeup done by Ryan B. Anthony

LaLa and CArmelo Anthony Wedding

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FASHION RAVE!!!! Beyoncé - Why Don't You Love Me (Official Music Video)

WHEN NAILS TAKE OVER THE FINGERS!!!

I will start by saying, I love the new era of nail artistry. I love all aspects of artistry, HOWEVER, once again we have to consider functionality and in this case hygiene!! My Fashion Rant this time is about how nails have gone too far, for too long, in my opinion. IF your nails are 4 inches or more, this would be considered dangerous in my book. What about my eyes when you point your finger?, or cutting the back of someones neck when waving at a friend?, and please don't have kids if your nails are this long!! Changing diaper's? even holding an infant, I would not recommend this!. It's like buying extensions at a beauty supply store, instead of asking for inches of hair, women are now asking for inches of nail!! I CAN'T!!! This is definitely a Fashion NoNo!!!!!!.

Now this is what I consider tasteful nail artistry. Modern yet classic, sophisticated and elegant. There's nothing wrong with being trendy, and there's nothing wrong with being simple as well. I'm just saying:)

LEGGINGS VS. PANTYHOSE!!

So I have this itch that I need to scratch, Ladies! some leggings are not leggings, they are PANTYHOSE! Signs to look for; if you see your under garment through your leggings, their not LG's their PH. If you take a picture with a flash, and you see everything, and I mean EVERYTHING! their not LG's, they are PH. If you see the care tag, or labels, their not LG's they are PH. There has to be an awareness of functionality with what you wear, and you also have to embrace your common sense. I know that leggings are super trendy right now however, don't go into to your dresser and grap the first tights you see and think that this is now a FASHION STATEMENT.. This is a fashion No No ! and you will be fined not by me, but by the opinions of the public who you have now exposed yourself too, I'm just saying. (LG's= leggings, PH= pantyhose)

Now this is the correct way to show off your LG's

I just love' em...oh and I love all the ladies in the images above, Rant or Rave your still hott!!

RANTS & RAVES OF FASHION!

I'm been so moved and motivated to now direct my blog towards my views on different opinions about the beauty and fashion industry. We've all had the moment where we noticed a fashion No No, and didn't say anything because of our human nature not to be rude. I get it, if you don't have anything nice to say, dont say it! However, maybe these people are not aware of what's right and whats not functional, (I dont believe in being wrong, just DIFFERENT) and maybe they need to know the rants & raves of the beauty/ fashion industry. So I'm taking the title of the Fashion Ranter, and I will make it my duty to extend my thoughts and opinions, to motivate and to be active in what we visually see everyday.

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i am, who i am;)

Hey loves it's been a while since I've updated my blog. I apologize for that, I've had a lot on mind and have been so busy. I wanted to share some thoughts, so this won't have any picture's lol.

There's a bigger part of me, that resist the greater heart of me....
It's held by restrictions, and complications, and some would say realizations....
However, the heart of me rejoices. The heart of me has a profound voice....
It compliments my flaws, because it always keep me humble and sane....
My heart needs love like oxygen, to keep it functioning and well maintained...
When looking through my eye's, it would be an instant subscription to art, love, beauty, and God..
When looking through my eye's many things may seem to be distorted or to you, come off some what odd..
When entering my mind, what a land of whimsical fantasy, and man made realities..
What a vast sense of pleasure and stimulation from, little things like the details of an Autumn leaf...
Or the kiss of the wind with my eye's closed knowing that,
"This is God noticing me"....
Or even the way the city is absent of life at night, so I believe that the world is now mine..
And always at these moments I feel like I could breathe as if there aren't any limitations to time..
Wonderland of thoughts, I continually enjoy the rides...
Being a fan of rebellion, goes hand and hand with being scrutinized...
At the end of my day, when ever that may be...
I am, Who I am, and that's most successful to me.

-Ryan b:)

Nykor " The Next Supermodel"

I love this girl like a sister, honestly watch out! this is the next supermodel... We were hanging out one night and I got inspired... This is the result:)

Vampire Slayer..gone Glam!!

So another awesome experience with my love Belle.. Here are some before and afters, and more pics to come..

"Another Belle Story"

The lovely Belle my superstar friend and client is on her way to another fabulous event. I had such an amazing time doing makeup/hair and styling her look for the event!! She was dripped in Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, Harrison Morgan, and Stella McCartney... We decided to go with a vibrant plum purple, smokey eye and super cotton candy, pale pink lip, topped with sparkling gloss!!! It was magical. For hair I wanted to do an up do, something fun, flirty, and stylized in the back. The loose curls framing the face gave such a romantic mood to the face, it was a great balance from the structured silhouette, and sexy stiletto's. One of my best yet!!!!!! Loving my Belle:)

Tip; Creating balance is so important, it's that fine line between being classic couture vs. over the top, trying to grasp attention look. If your outfit is form fitting or body hugging, try to keep certain things covered, that way you leave a lot to the imagination. Ladies, please I repeat, PLEASE don't be afraid to show some sexy calves. It teases the mind and gives enough, without giving A LOT.

GLAMOUR HAIR!!!

This is my great friend Jaicey, she volunteered before and after shots from me doing her extensions. In the bottom picture, you see the actual length her hair. Jaicey's the type of girl who love volume and glamour, I love creating red carpet looks for the everyday girl so we pair perfectly together:) I hope you like it....

Tip: Since Jaicey's hair is natural and curly when wet, I chose extensions that repeated the same texture to give the best appearance of natural looking extensions. If your hair is relaxed or straight, buy straight hair. If your hair is curly, or wavy, then purchase the hair that best compliments your texture, and get it blown out if you want your hair styled straight...

The best way to achieve the style of curl in the top pictures;

*separate your hair in sections, and use a clip or elastin to hold the extra hair.

* take the first section of hair, and wrap the hair around the heated curling iron until the very end, hold for 3-4 seconds and release

* repeat this step until all the hair has been curled

* then lean down toward your knees until all the hair is off your neck, run your fingers downward from root to tip of hair.

* do this until the curls are separated, then flip back up.

* use your favorite hairspray for hold, and walk the red carpet in your life, in your home, your neighborhood, or in the club... Be GLAMOROUS where ever you are!!!!

"NICO&ADRIAN FASHION SHOW 2009"

OK, so what a look!!! I had about 15minutes to do each person!!!! So this wasn't as detailed as I would like it to be, but the statement was definitely made:) A rooftop fashion show that was chic, fun, and over the top fab!! This look was inspired by the Gothic punk look of the late 1980's to the early 1990's. I modernized it to bring a more updated feeling to the look, and also tried to give the makeup a bit of edge, I think it worked. I HAD to take some shots of the amazing people who attended as well, what a show....Enjoy.

Behind the scene fun!!!! "The Wedding"