Aki's New City

This month's City Magazine features an elegant editorial with Jenny Sweeney in YSL's amazing new spring collection. It was shot by Christian Lucidi with make up our own Aki Maekubo.

Rising Star: Ashley Smith

Today we had a lovely casting/rainy day visit with Trump's Ms.Ashley Smith. Not only is she super sweet, but Ashley's been generating some big buzz around some great studios (including ours)! Keep your eye out for this unique Texas girl this season - we have a feeling she'll be showing up in some really cool places.

Take My Heart

Check out make up artist Aki Maekubo's newest story for Contributing Editor shot by Christian Anwander and featuring Douglas N @ Ford.

January 2010 SIngles Mag Cover

Ryan Yoon's Singles Magazine cover

model: Masha P. @New York Models

hair: Takker

make up: Aki Maekubo

Guess what time of year it is?

Do you know what time of year it is?

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show happens this week. Instyle.com issued this statement naming this year's new angels. Congrats girls! The show will air Dec. 1st at 10pm on CBS.

Some Backstage Snaps from Michiko:

Liu looking lovely.

Takker and Gossip Girl's Jessica Szohr

AC Artist Highlight: A Chat With Alan Foreman

Artistic Cube photographer Alan Foreman has worked with Hilary Rhoda, Miranda Kerr, and Erin Wasson. He's lived in Florida, New York, and Texas. Here he shows us some new work and tells us a little about himself.

Q. How did you get involved with photography?
A. I wanted to go to art school but that didn't work out, so i went halves on a camera when I was 18 .

Q. Who are your favorite photographers?
A. Bill Henson, Wynn Bullock, David Hamilton,& Paolo Roversi

Q. Where is your favorite place?
A. Hmmm...on the water fishing or surfing and I also loved New Zealand
but every place is special in its own way.

Q. Favorite thing about New York?
A. Convenience.

Q. Favorite thing about Austin?
A. Music.

Q. If you could shoot anyone, who would you want to shoot?
A. Willie Nelson and Kate Moss

Behind the Scenes with Ryan Yoon for Korean Magazine Singles

On set early morning...



Jack watching Kim do Shelby's make up.



Naru doing hair touch ups



Ryan checks out the shot



David adjusting wardrobe and Naru fixing hair





Shelby gets comfy in front of the camera

An Education

Sony Pictures's new film, An Education, opened last week to some mixed reviews. Everyone seems to agree about the impressive performance given by newcomer Carey Mulligan - she was very good, matching and surpassing performances in a few scenes with some very seasoned co-stars (Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson...) However, I've yet to see anyone discuss the clothing. The film takes place in post-war 1960's Britain, an amazing time for fashion. Costume Designer Odile Dicks-Mireaux (The Constant Gardener,Dirty Pretty Things) does a wonderful job reminding us of the power of using wardrobe in story-telling. Watch main character Jenny's transistion from schoolgirl to the very brink of sophisticated mod. Check out Rosamund Pike's character, Helen, having a Belle du Jour/Catherine Deneuve moment and Jenny's very painterly floral sheath for a trip to Paris...

Ryan Yoon for Numéro Homme

We're so excited! It's finally here! Ryan Yoon for Numéro Homme Korea with Sean O'Pry hitting stands this week.



Hair by Michiko Boorberg and Make Up by Kim Bower