22 year-old Country Superstar and Grammy winning artist Taylor Swift with her long blonde curls standing at 5’10 inches has sold out entire stadiums worldwide. She has won 100 awards to date including 5 Grammy Awards, 10 American Music Awards and 6 CMT Awards.  With her unstoppable spirit and lyrics that speak to all ages she is not going away anytime soon.

Recently Jonathan Van Meter, Contributing Editor at Vogue, interviewed Taylor in a whirlwind day of visiting showrooms in NYC starting out at Rodarte, a label designed by Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy from California.  In the interview Swift refers to herself as that awkward kid always feeling on the outside looking in on the cool kids in school.

“So . . . middle school? Awkward,” she says, launching into the first of many comic riffs. “Having a hobby that’s different from everyone else’s? Awkward. Singing the national anthem on weekends instead of going to sleepovers? More awkward. Braces? Awkward. Gain a lot of weight before you hit the growth spurt? Awkward. Frizzy hair, don’t embrace the curls yet? Awkward. Try to straighten it? Awkward!” She starts to laugh. “So many phases!”

Swift is currently working on her fourth album which she says will be about the heartbreak that life can bring.  The lyrics sounding like they jumped off the pages of a tell all teen diary.

The interviewer concludes by asking Taylor to name some of the life lessons she has learned along the way.  She obliges and says:

1. “If someone doesn’t seem to want to get to know me as a person but instead seems to have kind of bought into the whole idea of me and he approves of my Wikipedia page? And falls in love based on zero hours spent with me? That’s maybe something to be aware of. That will fade fast. You can’t be in love with a Google search.”

2. “If a dude is threatened by the fact that I need security, if they make me feel like I am some sort of princessy diva—that’s a bad sign. I don’t have security to make myself look cool, or like I have an entourage. I have security because there’s a file of stalkers who want to take me home and chain me to a pipe in their basement.”

3. “If you need to put me down a lot in order to level the playing field or something? If you are threatened by some part of what I do and want to cut me down to size in order to make it even? That won’t work either.”

4. “Also, I can’t deal with someone who’s obsessed with privacy. People kind of care if there are two famous people dating. But no one cares that much. If you care about privacy to the point where we need to dig a tunnel under this restaurant so that we can leave? I can’t do that.”

The February issue of Vogue is available at newsstands now.  To read the entire “single life” interview with Taylor visit vogue.com

Watch highlights from the photo shoot:

Source: Vogue Magazine

Photographer: Mario Testino

Photos: Vogue

Calling all little monsters!!  Lady Gaga will sit down with famed french fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier in his Paris atelier.  The two will meet for the first time in a CW special called Gaga by Gaultier.  Lady Gaga will receive the guided tour of his studio where they will explore her meteoric rise to fame.  The Grammy winning singer will share backstage secrets and talk about her fans and how she markets herself as both a fashion icon and a performer.

The CW TV special will air on Monday, September 12th from 8pm to 9:15pm ET.  It will be produced by Dak Tirak, directed by Alex Fighter and distributed by Can’t Stop Media.

The interview will serve as the opener for the CW to introduce it’s new Fall lineup.  Maggie Q (Nikita) and Kristoffer Polaha (Ringer) will host from 9:15pm to 10:00pm.

Here is a brief teaser clip to the interview:

Interview with Anya Sarre:  Television Fashion Expert, Red Carpet Celebrity Stylist & Designer:

From celebrity styling and red carpet trend spotting, to being interviewed about this season’s must-haves, Anya Sarre, is the go-to fashion force among Hollywood tastemakers.  I have seen Anya numerous times on television shows such as The Insider and Entertainment Tonight. I was always intrigued by her keen sense to be able to create the “look for less”, something most of us need help with if we do not have a hollywood budget behind us.

I caught up with Anya and wanted to find out the secrets to her success and what she is working on.  She was gracious enough to share her secrets and her insights with me.

When did you first realize you were destined to work in fashion?

When I was in kindergarten, my principal called my mom and said there was a problem because I would change my outfit five times a day and give the other kids make-overs.

Where did you go to college? Any additional training?

I went to USC and studied communication and business, and then I went to Parsons New School of Design for a graduate program in fashion design and trend spotting.

Who did you intern with?

I am a huge believer in internships because they help you find out what you want to do and what you don’t want to do. I interned at PR firms, advertising agencies and on movie sets. They gave me a greater understanding of all aspects of the business that help me tremendously every day.

Who do you credit for “mentoring” you?

I credit my parents for mentoring me. My mom always encouraged me to be creative and follow my dreams. My dad taught me a strong work ethic and to do something I love. They have every single magazine that I’ve been in and they record every single TV show I am on. I am very lucky to have that amazing support.

Who do you feel gave you your first “big break” that contributed to your success?

I credit my first big break to Hilary Duff. I was working on a movie and started working with her. That was a great time in my career, and everything grew from there.

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The ladies of Sex and the City are back and they are sexier than ever! On Thursday, May 27th, Sex and the City 2 opened in theaters nationwide and abroad– and today, one day after the big opening, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon all sat down with the co-hosts of THE VIEW for a dose of girl talk like you’ve never seen before! This was the first time all of the stars were gathered on The View’s stage, and if you’re a fan of the cast, you’re surely a fan of their style.

In the video below Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her relationship with Mr. Big in Sex and the City 2 and living a double life.   Enjoy!!!!

Jess Zaino is an emerging force in the world of fashion styling.  She is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable faces on the New York and LA fashion scene. This twenty-something year old co-hosts Style Network’s Modern Girls Guide to Life and is a regular contributor to Fashion Week coverage for E! Entertainment. Jess also has appearances on Style’s How Do I Look, The Look for Less, and Style Court.  In addition she was a contestant on the VH1 reality hit show Glam God with Vivica A. Fox.

I recently sat down with Jess to ask her some questions and see what it takes to break into the world of fashion and on-air styling. Here is what Jess had to say.

When did you first realize you were destined to work in fashion?

I was co-hosting a music television show in New York. I was making the tee-shirts and a lot of my wardrobe, too! When people starting responding to my designs and style, I naturally gravitated toward the industry.

Where did you go to school?

Hunter College on 68th and Lex in NYC. For film.

Any additional training?

For fashion, its the school of life for me!

Who did you intern with?

I jumped right into it as a stylist / designer for Kelly Osbourne

Who do you credit for “mentoring” you?

Style wise? It would have to be Finola Hughes, host of Style Network’s How Do I Look?

Who do you feel gave you your first “big break” that contributed to your success?

Kelly Osbourne.

What was your experience like being on the reality TV show GLAM GOD? Do you feel it helped in any way to advance your styling career? If so, how? Is this an experience you would recommend to other budding Stylists?

It helped my styling as it gave me tips and tricks I didn’t know about like using a maxi-pad to stuff a bra or make a hat fit more snug. While it was seemingly glamourous being on television with celebrities, it was very difficult both physically and mentally.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

The past. I love films and photo books from previous decades. New York City is a big inspiration as is seeing someone else’s art which inspires me to go outside of the box like Lady Gaga.

Who/What is your muse?

My sister, Cailtin. She lives in Geneva, Switzerland and is the smartest, most stylish girl I know. She inspires me to push myself beyond my own limits and our brainstorming sessions are a big part of my art. Also, my boyfriend., Majed. He is seriously hot.

What magazines do you scour for inspiration?

Vanity Fair – the artists they use are incomparable and the stories are always right on trend and intellectually stimulating in an artistic way. Vogue. Old issues of Domino. The New York Times Sunday Style Mag. And of course, I check out the rags like Star Magazine to see who is wearing what on the red carpet.

What Winter 2010 trend are you loving most?

I love Menswear for women. And in no particular order – Lace stockings. Over the knee boots and Military-style Overcoats, Long Black Leather Gloves and Faux-Fur Earmuffs for Winter in New York.

What trend should be banned forever?

Uggs. Ug.

What is in your closet now that you can’t live without?

My Uniqlo Jeans. They are a perfect fit and fabric. I am a superfan of the brand.

Which Fashion Designers do you admire most?

The House of Lanvin, The House of Chanel, I love Shoshanna! And Moschino. A dash of classic with a ton of playfulness.

Which shoe / accessory Designer(s) do you love?

Christian Louboutin, of course! And Kate Spade for classic accessories.

What do you think of Rachel Zoe and her TV show?

I like to watch it when I can. You actually learn something. And while she may not seem “real” all of the time, she created her own life and that should be applauded.

What would you define as your “Signature Style/Look”?

For myself right now I am trying out a Barbarella-inspired punk look complete with skinny black jeans, Chuck Taylors and hoop earrings. Lots of sexy bed-head and swoopy eyeliner. On clients, I work to create a classic American foundation with a New York City edge.

How would you describe your personality type?

A LOT of people use the word ‘Spunky’ to describe me. I would say open and enthusiastic.

Which hi-profile clients have you most enjoyed working with?

Jennifer Tilly is a dream.

What has been your favorite “gig” so far?

I did a tour with Nordstrom where I traveled to their national stores and spoke to an audience of 200+ woman on the accessory trends of the season. It was an incredible experience and they are a class act brand.

What celebrity would win “BEST DRESSED” in 2009?

I am always obsessed with Kate Moss.

Who would you most like to dress?

Tina Fey.

Who would you most like to “lunch” with dead or alive?

Ben Franklin. He was a smarty-pants quirkster.

What is on your IPOD?

Lady Gaga for the gym.

What is on your TIVO/DVR?

Curb Your Enthusiasm. 30 Rock. The Golden Girls.

What are you working on now?

I am consulting with a new menswear line, KSINO(.com), I am writing a style book for the GenY audience, I am working on designing My Boyfriend Shirt(.com), I am writing beauty reviews at StyleCaster and I am doing designer re-sale of celebrity items at A-Red-Carpet-Life.com

Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now?

Overseeing the global brand – Jess Zaino Worldwide, Inc. And eventually moving into directing and producing culturally inspired films and projects

What would be the best advice you would offer to Stylists trying to break into the industry?

Get your materials together – a portfolio, website, etc. Know your signature style and what you’ll bring to each job that is different from the others. Keep up on trends that are emerging, look to the past for your own creations. Stay focused, persistent and open to success AND failure. Never give up!

END……….

With Fall 2010 NY Fashion Week approaching and press registration underway there is a great deal of buzz about fashion bloggers and their role (and seat assignment) at Fashion Week. In it’s final debut at the Bryant Park location NY Fashion Week is scheduled for February 11 – 18th, 2010.  In September,  the shows will relocate to a new venue uptown at Lincoln Center.

Sitting front and center at such top shows as Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Y-3′s Yohji Yamamoto and Alexander Wang will be 13 year old wunderkind fashion blogger TAVI GEVINSON. This tween, who hails from Oak Park, Chicago, has her own fashion blog called STYLE ROOKIE. She started writing her blog when she was only 11 years old. Style Rookie now has 4 million readers.

Tavi describes herself as a “tiny 13-year-old dork that sits inside all day wearing awkward jackets and pretty hats” Her love of fashion and style led to a collaboration with sisters Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte where she acted as their muse for their diffusion line with Target.

To her credit she is already listed on Wikipedia, has been on the cover of the relaunched Pop magazine and written a poignant reflection on Darfur for Pop, interviewed by Pixie Geldof in Katie Grand’s new issue of Love and appeared in a NY Times article.

Google her and you will get 408,000 hits. Her prolific and analytic online observations have also landed her a column in the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

From a recently posted extract from her batmitzvah speech, Tavi writes: “The Nazarites wore just enough to keep them warm, believing that that was the wish of God.

Over this past year I have become increasingly interested in clothing, and have developed a clearer understanding of the idea that clothing can be art…

Using fashion as self-expression can go beyond wearing a shirt with a slogan, as clothing has the ability to evoke an entire feel, or atmosphere, or emotion, or world.”

I expect Tavi, who may not be understood by her classmates, will become a household name in the world of fashion bloggers and this 13 year old is not going to fade away anytime soon.

Rodarte has also been featured on more than 20 magazine covers including Vogue, the bible of fashion.  Celebrity figures have been spotted in Rodarte and added to the label’s couture status.

L/STUDIO has gone behind the scenes to discuss the creative process and inspiration behind the FALL 2008 collection with both Kate and Laura.  You may find the inspiration a bit surprising: Asian Horror Films…

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