FASHION MANIAC TEAM:
Features Editor : Cassie Elsaesser
All Photography & Managing Editor : Cheryl Gorski
Stylists : Casssie Elsaesser & Cameron Richard
Guest Makeup : Salley Thomas
Hair Stylist : James Hickey
Prop Stylist : Todd Warfield, Lucy Mancuso, Michael Merisola
Executive Producer / Video Journalist : Richard Renda
Hay Fever by Cassie Elsaesser:
With winter weather here, its time to bundle up in this seasons key wardrobe pieces. Of course there are the cold weather basics such as coats, scarves, boots and sweaters but just like the seasons, fashion trends are quick to change.
Lets start with the coats. This years runways are filled with with capes of every length and color and this trend is rapidly becoming one of the hottest of the season. Phillip Lim chose basic neutral colors for his winter capes, in grays and shades of brown. These can easily translate to any outfit and for someone who wants to take a bit of a risk with fashion but not go overboard, a neutral understated cape is a perfect way to do so. G star went a bit bolder with his cape color palette, using bold yellows and bright blues, this a great look for all of you brazen fashionistas out there who want to a go a little over the top with your cold weather ensemble. Hints of fur (preferably faux fur, no need to harm an innocent animal) are making their mark on this seasons winter coats, designers like Barbara Frank and Carolina Herrera are using hints of fur around the necklines and sleeves of their jackets and a "hint" is just enough to wear this trend and keep fashionable this season. For the men pea coats in neutral and plaid colors are a hot trend this season. Adding a touch of plaid, such as an accessory compliments any outfit. There are various shades of plaid, if you're not into bold dark red plaids, go for the subtle earthy,larger spaced plad print items , such as trouser pants.
Billy Reid used gray and camel colored winter jackets atop bulky winter sweaters to complete his runway ensembles, pea coats for men always add a level of sophistication to an ensemble and are perfect way to keep cozy and classy this season.
Of course to really stay cozy this winter sweaters are a perfect way to do so. Fortunately for women the cozier the better, "grandpa" sweaters for women are very popular this season. Pairing a baggy sweater with a maxi skirt or leggings is a perfect way to wear this trend, adding a belt pulls your ensemble together perfectly. For men, knit sweaters are also trending for the chilly weather. A knit sweater under a structured winter plaid jacket will keep you warm and stylish these upcoming months. Layering your winter sweaters is also being seen on the runway for winter. Andrew Buckler layered turtlenecks and button up shirts under his button up sweaters for men and for the women Benhaz Sarafpour layered sweaters as well, with long sleeve undershirts peaking out of cropped neutral colored sweaters.
Scarves and gloves are a perfect way to add fashionable accessories to any woman's ensemble and keep warm this season. Thick bulky scarves that seem never ending are great for bundling up and also great for pulling any winter look together. Long gloves are being seen as a key trend for these chilly upcoming months, Carolina Herrera and Brian Reyes used long gloves to complete their runway looks and are a great accessory to complete yours. Lace up boots are being seen everywhere this season and are a fantastic way to add style to a winter outfit, Tommy Hilfiger paired knee high lace up boots with skirts and dresses, whereas Richard Chai used a shorter ankle lace up bootie to complete his runway looks. Whatever the length a lace up boot is a key must have for this season.
This seasons trends are fashionable AND practical (whoever said fashion over function?) investing in these key winter pieces will warm you up without leaving you out in the cold this winter!
Nicole & Sean are wearing :
Scarf on Nicole (female model) worn with white button up shirt, leggings and childs leopard hat - Half and Half
Scarf worn with Sweater, maxi skirt and belt on Nicole - Anna Grace
Sweater on Nicole and plaid tie on Sean - Splash panic
Sweater on Sean, red plaid jacket and button up shirts - Urban Threads
Green velvet gloves and Bracelets on Nicole - Clutch Accessories
Shoes - Stylist's own
Maxi skirt - Thrifted
Jackets on Nicole - Thrifted
White button shirt on Nicole - Thrifted
HALF & HALF CLOTHING 1088 Elmwood Ave , 716-881-4147 www.halfandhalfclothing.com
ANNA GRACE 799 Elmwood Ave , 716-332-7069 www.shopannagrace.com
SPLASH PANIC 818 Elmwood Ave , 716-844-3344 www.splashpanicbuffalo.com
URBAN TRHEADS 736 Elmwood Ave, 716-884-9145 urbanbflo@hotmail.com
CLUTCH 814 Elmwood Ave , 716-881-5118
Leave it to the Fashion Maniac team to show that Buffalo has what it takes when it comes to fashion trends and models who like to showcase the latest and greatest. Check out the other shoots to see the national trends and where to find them locally: United We Stand @ Tifft Nature Preserve, bathing suits on the Spirit of Buffalo, James Scissorhands, kicks and handbags at Niagara Square, blue jeans on tracks, 1950's, rocking scarves, the workplace can be sexy, raingear and the twins, Li'l Black Dress, Lingering Nights, concrete jungle, the custom hatter, night moves in Allentown, Love Never Dies and the sultry bridesmaid.
Richard Renda Totally Cool - The Richie Rich Fashion Runway Show Collection ... September 2010 - in New York City. Featuring Ellen Degeneres. Video by Totally Cool ® / Richard Renda. Special Thanks to: Richard Rich, The City of New York, Laurie Schechter, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week ... and to all The Models and Production.
Hay Fever location: Sparks Trading Post, 2630 Bedell Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 | ph. 773-0012 or 773-2230 between 10:30am and 7:00pm. U-lead pony rides $5.00 per child. October thru March, by appointment only Tues thru Fri, weekends show up after11:00 to an hour before dusk. Sleigh rides, by appt., $40.00 a sleighful, inc. bonfire afterwards. Hayrides, $12.00 per person inc. hotdogs and soda with bonfire, by appt, private parties only. We offer parties with rustic party barn facility inc grill and electricity, bonfire. Prices quoted based on services requested. CLOSED MONDAYS EXCEPT HOLIDAY MONDAYS, then closed the day after.
Holiday Specials: I'd like to mention a few up-date's with our team.
Our makeup artist Dani Weiser just launched her new spray tanning business called Hollywood Sunless Tanning. If you're feeling a bit pale these days you should set an appointment. If you plan on wearing a strapless gown to an event, this is the perfect solution to even out your chest, neck, and face.
Cassie Rose & Cameron Richard our stylists are personal clothing shoppers. These days there never seems to be enough time, with the holidays and parties coming up ,they can relieve you of stress and time. They also can help you get rid of clothing that needs to go, and articles that need to stay.You may not have enough time to keep up with the "times" and don't feel comfortable with your attire after work hours, "socializing". This is where Cassie and Cameron can help you attain the essentials for your closet.
James Hickey "The King Of Curl" is definitely the hair stylist you want, to help give your hair volume and body. His hair curling techniques gives you a glamorous style for your holiday parties. You don't always have to resort with an "up do" for events, especially when it's cold out. Your hair won't move!
I'm Cheryl Gorski and I'm starting to book appointments for portraits and event photography for the holidays. A portrait is a timeless gift to offer someone you love. You can also have our make up and hair team style you. I also can set up a portrait area for holiday parties and black tie events where you can buy CDs. My studio is pet friendly, and I can come to your home to photograph you and your cat. Want your business to be Fashion Maniac's official sponsor ? Please contact info@cheylgorski.com. Your business's add can be featured in our section. This would include all the numerous followers on Facebook and our team's personal profile lists.
Looking for models! Acting A+
Booking appointments for head shots. Sign up now! Contact info@cherylgorski.com 716-903-0600
Stay updated with our Twitter and Facebook. Please forward to your friends!
Cheryl Gorski | Photographer & Creative Director | 716-895-1689 | 716-903-0600 | info@cherylgorski.com | Also on Facebook specializing in: Fashion, Headshots/modeling/acting, Editorial, Portraits, Bands/ CD/ Press Kits, Corporate events, Web photography, Run-way
Cassie Rose | Specializing in Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion Editorial and Media arts, personal shopper, and blogger. E-mail Cassandraelsaesser@yahoo.com | Facebook - Cassie Rose | Twitter - CassieRosee
Dani Weiser | Makeup Artist www.hollywoodmakeupartist.net | 716-348-1239 | Makeup teacher, weddings, TV, Film, Print and SFX. Hollywood Sunless Tanning, for appointments | Website www.hollywoodsunlesstanning.com | Please call for any questions.
James Hickey | Hair Stylist & Painter | jameshickey@buffalo.com & www.mchezannsalon.com | 716-901- 4499 | Specializing in: Cut/Color, fashion photo shoots, run-way, weddings & social events, oil paintings/ custom interior design paintings
Lucy Perrone-Mancuso | Prop Stylist | Owner of Moda 1509 Hertel Ave | 716-725-6636 | Specializing in accessories, antiques, jewelry, furnishings, buy & sell, motion pictures/films, photo shoots
Todd Warfield | Prop Stylist Extraordinaire | 716-289-1078 | Specializing in special effects, production of designing and building sets, theatre and photo shoots
Whitney Curry | Hair stylist for shoots, films, bridal, personal | Whitfemale@gmail.com | Chezannsalon.com
Richard Renda | Executive Producer / Video Journalist specializing in: Runway , T.V. Production, Fashion Stylist, Production Coordinator | email totallycool@totallycool.net
Cameron Richard | Stylist specializing in : personal shopper, aspiring designer, blogger | Facebook - Cameron Richard | Twitter - camronrichard | email camron-smith@hotmail.com
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Features Editor : Cassie Elsaesser
All Photography & Managing Editor : Cheryl Gorski
Stylists : Casssie Elsaesser & Cameron Richard
Guest Makeup : Salley Thomas
Hair Stylist : James Hickey
Prop Stylist : Todd Warfield, Lucy Mancuso, Michael Merisola
Executive Producer / Video Journalist : Richard Renda
Hay Fever by Cassie Elsaesser:
With winter weather here, its time to bundle up in this seasons key wardrobe pieces. Of course there are the cold weather basics such as coats, scarves, boots and sweaters but just like the seasons, fashion trends are quick to change.
Lets start with the coats. This years runways are filled with with capes of every length and color and this trend is rapidly becoming one of the hottest of the season. Phillip Lim chose basic neutral colors for his winter capes, in grays and shades of brown. These can easily translate to any outfit and for someone who wants to take a bit of a risk with fashion but not go overboard, a neutral understated cape is a perfect way to do so. G star went a bit bolder with his cape color palette, using bold yellows and bright blues, this a great look for all of you brazen fashionistas out there who want to a go a little over the top with your cold weather ensemble. Hints of fur (preferably faux fur, no need to harm an innocent animal) are making their mark on this seasons winter coats, designers like Barbara Frank and Carolina Herrera are using hints of fur around the necklines and sleeves of their jackets and a "hint" is just enough to wear this trend and keep fashionable this season. For the men pea coats in neutral and plaid colors are a hot trend this season. Adding a touch of plaid, such as an accessory compliments any outfit. There are various shades of plaid, if you're not into bold dark red plaids, go for the subtle earthy,larger spaced plad print items , such as trouser pants.
Billy Reid used gray and camel colored winter jackets atop bulky winter sweaters to complete his runway ensembles, pea coats for men always add a level of sophistication to an ensemble and are perfect way to keep cozy and classy this season.
Of course to really stay cozy this winter sweaters are a perfect way to do so. Fortunately for women the cozier the better, "grandpa" sweaters for women are very popular this season. Pairing a baggy sweater with a maxi skirt or leggings is a perfect way to wear this trend, adding a belt pulls your ensemble together perfectly. For men, knit sweaters are also trending for the chilly weather. A knit sweater under a structured winter plaid jacket will keep you warm and stylish these upcoming months. Layering your winter sweaters is also being seen on the runway for winter. Andrew Buckler layered turtlenecks and button up shirts under his button up sweaters for men and for the women Benhaz Sarafpour layered sweaters as well, with long sleeve undershirts peaking out of cropped neutral colored sweaters.
Scarves and gloves are a perfect way to add fashionable accessories to any woman's ensemble and keep warm this season. Thick bulky scarves that seem never ending are great for bundling up and also great for pulling any winter look together. Long gloves are being seen as a key trend for these chilly upcoming months, Carolina Herrera and Brian Reyes used long gloves to complete their runway looks and are a great accessory to complete yours. Lace up boots are being seen everywhere this season and are a fantastic way to add style to a winter outfit, Tommy Hilfiger paired knee high lace up boots with skirts and dresses, whereas Richard Chai used a shorter ankle lace up bootie to complete his runway looks. Whatever the length a lace up boot is a key must have for this season.
This seasons trends are fashionable AND practical (whoever said fashion over function?) investing in these key winter pieces will warm you up without leaving you out in the cold this winter!
Nicole & Sean are wearing :
Scarf on Nicole (female model) worn with white button up shirt, leggings and childs leopard hat - Half and Half
Scarf worn with Sweater, maxi skirt and belt on Nicole - Anna Grace
Sweater on Nicole and plaid tie on Sean - Splash panic
Sweater on Sean, red plaid jacket and button up shirts - Urban Threads
Green velvet gloves and Bracelets on Nicole - Clutch Accessories
Shoes - Stylist's own
Maxi skirt - Thrifted
Jackets on Nicole - Thrifted
White button shirt on Nicole - Thrifted
HALF & HALF CLOTHING 1088 Elmwood Ave , 716-881-4147 www.halfandhalfclothing.com
ANNA GRACE 799 Elmwood Ave , 716-332-7069 www.shopannagrace.com
SPLASH PANIC 818 Elmwood Ave , 716-844-3344 www.splashpanicbuffalo.com
URBAN TRHEADS 736 Elmwood Ave, 716-884-9145 urbanbflo@hotmail.com
CLUTCH 814 Elmwood Ave , 716-881-5118
Leave it to the Fashion Maniac team to show that Buffalo has what it takes when it comes to fashion trends and models who like to showcase the latest and greatest. Check out the other shoots to see the national trends and where to find them locally: United We Stand @ Tifft Nature Preserve, bathing suits on the Spirit of Buffalo, James Scissorhands, kicks and handbags at Niagara Square, blue jeans on tracks, 1950's, rocking scarves, the workplace can be sexy, raingear and the twins, Li'l Black Dress, Lingering Nights, concrete jungle, the custom hatter, night moves in Allentown, Love Never Dies and the sultry bridesmaid.
Richard Renda Totally Cool - The Richie Rich Fashion Runway Show Collection ... September 2010 - in New York City. Featuring Ellen Degeneres. Video by Totally Cool ® / Richard Renda. Special Thanks to: Richard Rich, The City of New York, Laurie Schechter, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week ... and to all The Models and Production.
Hay Fever location: Sparks Trading Post, 2630 Bedell Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 | ph. 773-0012 or 773-2230 between 10:30am and 7:00pm. U-lead pony rides $5.00 per child. October thru March, by appointment only Tues thru Fri, weekends show up after11:00 to an hour before dusk. Sleigh rides, by appt., $40.00 a sleighful, inc. bonfire afterwards. Hayrides, $12.00 per person inc. hotdogs and soda with bonfire, by appt, private parties only. We offer parties with rustic party barn facility inc grill and electricity, bonfire. Prices quoted based on services requested. CLOSED MONDAYS EXCEPT HOLIDAY MONDAYS, then closed the day after.
Holiday Specials: I'd like to mention a few up-date's with our team.
Our makeup artist Dani Weiser just launched her new spray tanning business called Hollywood Sunless Tanning. If you're feeling a bit pale these days you should set an appointment. If you plan on wearing a strapless gown to an event, this is the perfect solution to even out your chest, neck, and face.
Cassie Rose & Cameron Richard our stylists are personal clothing shoppers. These days there never seems to be enough time, with the holidays and parties coming up ,they can relieve you of stress and time. They also can help you get rid of clothing that needs to go, and articles that need to stay.You may not have enough time to keep up with the "times" and don't feel comfortable with your attire after work hours, "socializing". This is where Cassie and Cameron can help you attain the essentials for your closet.
James Hickey "The King Of Curl" is definitely the hair stylist you want, to help give your hair volume and body. His hair curling techniques gives you a glamorous style for your holiday parties. You don't always have to resort with an "up do" for events, especially when it's cold out. Your hair won't move!
I'm Cheryl Gorski and I'm starting to book appointments for portraits and event photography for the holidays. A portrait is a timeless gift to offer someone you love. You can also have our make up and hair team style you. I also can set up a portrait area for holiday parties and black tie events where you can buy CDs. My studio is pet friendly, and I can come to your home to photograph you and your cat. Want your business to be Fashion Maniac's official sponsor ? Please contact info@cheylgorski.com. Your business's add can be featured in our section. This would include all the numerous followers on Facebook and our team's personal profile lists.
Looking for models! Acting A+
Booking appointments for head shots. Sign up now! Contact info@cherylgorski.com 716-903-0600
Stay updated with our Twitter and Facebook. Please forward to your friends!
Cheryl Gorski | Photographer & Creative Director | 716-895-1689 | 716-903-0600 | info@cherylgorski.com | Also on Facebook specializing in: Fashion, Headshots/modeling/acting, Editorial, Portraits, Bands/ CD/ Press Kits, Corporate events, Web photography, Run-way
Cassie Rose | Specializing in Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion Editorial and Media arts, personal shopper, and blogger. E-mail Cassandraelsaesser@yahoo.com | Facebook - Cassie Rose | Twitter - CassieRosee
Dani Weiser | Makeup Artist www.hollywoodmakeupartist.net | 716-348-1239 | Makeup teacher, weddings, TV, Film, Print and SFX. Hollywood Sunless Tanning, for appointments | Website www.hollywoodsunlesstanning.com | Please call for any questions.
James Hickey | Hair Stylist & Painter | jameshickey@buffalo.com & www.mchezannsalon.com | 716-901- 4499 | Specializing in: Cut/Color, fashion photo shoots, run-way, weddings & social events, oil paintings/ custom interior design paintings
Lucy Perrone-Mancuso | Prop Stylist | Owner of Moda 1509 Hertel Ave | 716-725-6636 | Specializing in accessories, antiques, jewelry, furnishings, buy & sell, motion pictures/films, photo shoots
Todd Warfield | Prop Stylist Extraordinaire | 716-289-1078 | Specializing in special effects, production of designing and building sets, theatre and photo shoots
Whitney Curry | Hair stylist for shoots, films, bridal, personal | Whitfemale@gmail.com | Chezannsalon.com
Richard Renda | Executive Producer / Video Journalist specializing in: Runway , T.V. Production, Fashion Stylist, Production Coordinator | email totallycool@totallycool.net
Cameron Richard | Stylist specializing in : personal shopper, aspiring designer, blogger | Facebook - Cameron Richard | Twitter - camronrichard | email camron-smith@hotmail.com
I travel quite a bit and I would say Buffalonians are cutting edge when it comes to fashion. Great post!