For the Resort runway 2012, I invited the classics over for a makeover. The line up included: Mona Lisa; Frida Kahlo; Girl with the Pearl Earring; Pinkie; Marie Antoinette at 10 yrs; Queen Giovanna; American Gothic; Blue Boy; Henry VIII at 18yrs; and Ben Franklin. In this make believe world, they were all excited to have a new look in their closet. Each classic portrait chose one designer that best represented their new look for the season. (Collection links are the end of this blog.)
Mona Lisa
Mona was desperately tired of black, as she has spent hundreds of years in that color. She was also bored of her flat hair, so she chose to go blond as well as a have a shoulder length blunt cut and bangs at the salon. She was thrilled with the makeup. Especially the blood red lipstick. Mona loved Alberta Ferretti's collection at the Milan show. She said " All of these outfits are perfect for posing ."
Frida Kahlo
Frida had been in pain so long she was thrilled we found her a doctor that cured her. She ditched the thorn necklace in favor of tattoos and piercings, waxed the brows and mustache, cut some bangs, and put on a little eyeliner. Frida chose Alexander McQueen at the Paris show. She loved the color prints and texture in the fabrics. Of course she picked one white dress to show off her favorite pieces of jewelry.
Girl With The Pearl Earring
Girl with The Pearl Earring, has beautiful skin and decided to just have a facial at the salon. To be a little more edgy she cut her hair chin length and changed to a spike earring. At the Milan show she chose Bottega Veneta as her favorite. She loved the leather accents and could hardly wait to lounge in her new bathing suit. She was happy to get away from the cold weather and was planning to stay on in Italy.
American Gothic
Our American Gothic couple has hard times with farming over the last several years. They are struggling to keep big business from buying them out. They have now changed over their family farm from GMO wheat to organic grapes. By next year they hope to start producing wine. With their new venture, they simply didn't know what to do fashion wise for themselves. At the salon they both received laser treatments for sun damaged skin and had toner facials. We did light make-up on Mrs, Gothic and gave Mr. Gothic hair plugs. He also grew a little soul patch to project a more arty look for himself. They wanted make sure that what ever outfits they choose, it would support American designers and workers. Mrs Gothic's choice was Rag and Bone and Mr. Gothic decided on Adam Kimmel. Good choices for both of them -casual yet with lots of style.
Blue Boy
Blue Boy really wasn't ready to change too much - just modernize. At the salon the stylist trimmed off his long curls in favor of an easier to care for style. Now he is done with school and ready for new sporting adventures. Blue (his nickname) really likes the color blue and wanted to stay with that. So we chose Christopher Kane which has a dressy- casual look together as one. The color blue is seen throughout his collection this season. A perfect choice for Blue Boy.
Pinkie
Sarah Goodin Barrett aka "Pinkie" a mere 10 years old really likes play outfits and the water. She is from Jamaica and misses the warmth. Pinkie fell in love with the Chloe collection from the Paris runway show. The outfits are age appropriate, and will work for weekend outings from the English boarding school she attends. We had her shoes customized with pink soles just for fun.
Marie Antoinette at 14 yrs
Fourteen year old Marie Antoinette couldn't wait to ditch the powdered hair. She also wanted to blow out the silly waves . The salon washed her hair with a SwedishBlondehenna all natural plant based. At the Paris show, Marie had a hard time deciding between Prada and Miu Miu. She finally consented to Miu Miu as her favorite this season. She really likes the bows, puff sleeves, and lace.
Henry VIII
Red headed King Henry VIII was our wild child. Eighteen years old and gets anything he wants when ever he wants. For his thick frizzy hair, Henry went for a short wild tossled cut at the salon. For his new wardrobe he wanted a rogue look that expressed his kind of frenetic passionate energy. For HRH I selected these outfits from the Bespoken collection. He was so pleased, he called off the scheduled beheading for the day.
Queen Giovanna of Genoa
Queen Giovanna Of Genoa was just bored to tears with her look. Last year while Jersey Shore was shooting in Italy, she got quite a few fashion ideas from the girls. She became a big fan of Snooki . While Queen G was at the salon she demanded lots of eye make-up, eyebrows, highlights, and D-cup "girls". At the Paris show, she instantly knew the Herve Leger -Max Azria collection was for her. She loves how all of his clothes fit nicely in her weekend bag.
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus Of Nazareth was concerned if he did a makeover no one would know who is. We assured him that in the 21st century, no one would believe him in a beard and robes either. So he should just wear what would make him happy. The salon stylist gave him a short haircut and a clean shaven look. Jesus chose the easy going look of Emporio Armani. He was quite happy with how well the inter-changable pieces and muted colors are perfect for traveling on foot and public transit as much as he does. He was going to suggest his entourage of twelve look into some pieces as well. He said he will save the suited pretentious look for when he arrives at Wall Street.
Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin has been battling a weight problem for quite a while. The doctor thought he should lose at least forty pounds. So Ben hired two French body trainers, and he was very pleased with the results. He also had hair plugs done and finally decided to give up the "party in the back" long hair. Ben has an easy style about him and chose the layered Ralph Lauren collection. Keeping with an iconic American look for his new wardrobe. He also wanted to support the American colony even though he lives in France much of the time.
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