Earlier today, my great friend and former Madison Square Garden house photographer, Betsy Becker and I headed over to Columbus Circle where artist, Peter Woytuk has two of his sculptures–life size replicas of elephants on display. I’ve been dreaming about centering a photo-shoot around them ever since I first saw them.

Last night I went to the Home Depot, a store I think I’ve only been to once or twice in my entire life to pick up an eight-foot ladder, which is unfortunately the largest ladder they sell in their store, as the elephant is about ten feet high at its lowest point. Miraculously, I was able to get onto and off of the elephant unscathed.

There weren’t any signs on the sculptures that said you couldn’t climb them; nonetheless we did the shoot at 6:45 AM as to not draw a crowd or attract police attention. Read more and view photos below. read more

On Saturday, I went over to Sephora in the Meatpacking district where the CFDA award winning designer launched the Amika X Cynthia Rowley ceramic styler. The event was really fun; Cynthia hosted a meet and greet with fans, they raffled off an amazing dress from Rowley’s spring collection, and ladies were treated to free hair styling with the Amika team.

The event was also really laid-back, which I liked. Cynthia walked in by herself off the street and there weren’t any wristbands, lines, or security barricades.

The limited-edition styler, which is sold exclusively at Sephora, is really cool looking and features tech-grade, ceramic plates and a gorgeous floral print designed by Cynthia. The floral, ceramic styler retails for $115 and includes an oversize poster of the Rowley’s print and a backstage look at her spring show. See more photos after the jump. read more

On Tuesday, Kelly Cutrone and Company (aka People’s Revolution) invited us to a cocktail party at the SoHo Grand Hotel to celebrate the launch of Isaac Mizrahi’s collaboration with Proper Attire Condoms.

The condoms come in three designs; a tartan design, one with oversized polka dots, pink and white gingham, and a floral print. The condoms, which are also in collaboration with Planned Parenthood, are designed with the hope that it can be more socially acceptable for women to obtain and carry condoms around with them.

By collaborating with Proper Attire, Isaac Mizrahi joins the likes of designers Mara Hoffman, Rebecca Minkoff, Vena Cava, Charlotte Ronson, Alexander Wang, Brian Reyes, Jeremy Scott, and Yigal Azrouël, who have all collaborated on collections for the condom brand. More after the jump. read more

For her Fall 2012 collection, EMERSON designer Jackie Fraser-Swan was initially inspired by an antique art piece that incorporated an image of a porcelain doll, known as the “Dresden Dolls” which originated from Dresden, Germany – a city that was badly damaged during WWII bombings. Thus, her research into the 1940’s continued to expand her inspiration.

As Fraser-Swan explains, “Black and white images of the aftermath of the bombings influenced my collection at first, and then as I continued to research, many more elements from this period of time began to interest me.” She started to focus on how women’s roles changed in America, sending them into the work force and into female army corps. The progression of women’s roles in society and the successive development of style, beauty, and independence were a key focal point. More after the jump…

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