Eclecticoiffeur published in METRO Magazine

This image we styled with our friends at l'etoile magazine for Opitz Outlet was published in the October issue of METRO Magazine. Congrats to l'etoile for being one of METRO's top 100!

Client: Opitz Outlet
Photography: Kate Iverson for l'etoile
Fashion: Jahna Peloquin
Hair: Kelsy Osterman
Makeup: Di Medlock
Model: Lily/Ignite Modeling

Ra'mon-Lawrence Spring 2010 at Fashion Week

[Image by Teri Anvid]

Here is a sampling of some of the looks we helped create at Lead Stylists for Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman's Spring 2010 showing at New York Fashion Week, held at Touch Nightclub in Times Square on September 11, 2009. The photo quality is a little rough, but we hope to receive better images soon. All jewelry is by ROX by Robyne Robinson.


This is Celia Ammerman, a former contestant on "America's Next Top Model." She was a dream to work with!

Above is Sarah Bradford, the aspiring model sister of Matt Damon.

This is Shannone Holt, a model from last season's "Project Runway." (She was Kenley's model.)

This is the multi-talented Kennan Miller, who just got off the off-Broadway touring production of "Footloose." (He played Willard.)

So many beautiful male models! And they were all lovely to work with.

[Image by Sara Glassman/METRO]

[Image by Sara Glassman/METRO]

This is Vanessa Fitzgerald, Ra'mon's model in "Project Runway." Gorgeous.

Eclecticoiffeur does Ra'mon-Lawrence show at New York Fashion Week

[Kelsy doing hair backstage at Ra'mon's show. Image by Sara Glassman/METRO]

Eclecticoiffeur are proud to have served as Lead Stylists for Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman's Spring 2010 Collection at New York Fashion Week last weekend. Here is the program from the show:


Here is press from the show in which Eclecticoiffeur is name-checked:

-A recap and preview of the show by Allison Kaplan in the Pioneer Press
-A review of the show (with photos) and backstage look at the show by Sara Glassman for METRO Magazine
-A preview of the show in Vita.mn by Kara Nesvig, in which Eclecticoiffeur is attributed with connecting Robyne Robinson of ROX with Ra'mon for their collaboration at the show
-Beth Hammarlund gives us some love in her blog A Tiny Machine
More love from our friends at l'etoile magazine.

And EC's own fashion stylist Jahna Peloquin wrote a recap of her experience in NYC in the days leading up to the show.

Amanda Christine Fall 2009 lookbook preview

We recently styled the Fall 2009 lookbook for local designer Amanda Christine. Here's a preview of some of the images shot by Nic Marshall.



Photos by Nic Marshall
Clothing by Amanda Christine
Styling by Eclecticoiffeur
Modeled by Lauren Wade for Wehmann Models Inc.

RetroRama in review

Eclecticoiffeur were lead stylists for the annual RetroRama fashion show at the Minnesota History Center on May 21, and it turned out marvelously. The show was held under a tent on the grass as the sun was setting; it really couldn't have been any more magical. Here are some images from the show:

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Nikki/Ignite)

The show started off with a 1920s-era dress from Via's Vintage and a hat by Lula's Vintage Wear. I was inspired by the idea of sophisticated travel that became the norm in the '20s.

[Image: Patrick Dunn for Vita.mn. Modeled by Sarah/Ignite]

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Sarah/Ignite)

It was followed by Max Lohrbach's brilliant take on the 1920s luggage and aviator style with a two-piece look and hat. A great detail was the leather luggage strap sewn to the back of the jacket. The hand-beaded hat with leather trim was also quite amazing.

[Image: Patrick Dunn for Vita.mn. Modeled by Raina/Ignite]

A 1930s-era dress and hat from Lula's worn with gloves from Via's. I was inspired by Bonnie & Clyde for this look.

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Kelly/Ignite]

This amazing dress, handbag and headpiece were created by Ivan Idland. He was inspired by flour sack dresses, surrealism, and the upper-class look of the 1930s, and basically combined the styles of the poor and rich in this piece. The deep scoop back of the dress, not pictured, was probably the best part about it. The dress, coupled with the surrealist handbag and headpiece, made for the most impressive look of the night.

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Kelly/Ignite]

Detail of Ivan Idland's headpiece.

[Image: Patrick Dunn for Vita.mn. Modeled by Greta/Ignite]

This 1940s-era gaberdine dress and hat are from Lula. I was inspired by the military "Bugle Boy" styling of the '40s.

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Joy]

This gorgeous washed silk dress and hat were created by Abigail Caperton of Princess Warrior. She was inspired by women's uniforms of the 1940s.

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Maggie/Ignite]

This 1950s-era dress with matching jacket were a nod to the family-oriented, suburbia home look worn by many a housewife throughout the decade.

[Image: Emily Utne for City Pages. Modeled by Lily/Ignite]

The all-over print dress and matching jacket, inspired by 1950s Davy Crockett illustrations and legends, were created by Calpurnia Peach. The amazing coonskin cap came from the Guthrie Theater's Costume Rentals shop.

[Image: Patrick Dunn for Vita.mn. Modeled by Elmira/Ignite]

I chose this 1960s-era dress and pillbox hat (all from Via's) because it seemed so Jackie O. By a happy mistake, the model Elmira bore a striking resemblence to Jackie O.

[Image: Patrick Dunn for Vita.mn. Modeled by Kara K/Ignite]

The 1960s-inspired look by Sarah Holm of Re-Evolution was an ingenius take on Jackie O, post JFK's assassination. She says it was inspired by the mix of red roses and blood on the car seat after JFK was shot. (There is a splatter-dyed bodice under the sheer overlay.)

All styling by Eclecticoiffeur:
Fashion styling (for vintage looks): Jahna Peloquin
Hair: Kelsy Osterman and Catlin Weston
Make-up: Romeny Chan

The Midwasteland highlights EC's DJ night during MNfashion Week

Chicago-based style blog The Midwasteland noticed all the stylish peeps at our EC DJ dance night/Voltage CD Listening Party on April 15.

Highlights: Voltage CD Listening party – For those who couldn’t wait for fashion week to start, Club Jager hosted a CD listening party to play tracks from all the bands that would performing at the Voltage: Fashion Amplified show. Local designers, musicians and sartorial enthusiasts showed up to show their support and eager anticipation for Fashion Week’s headlining event.

[Image: Courtesy The Midwasteland]

Preview: Laura Fulk shoot in Southwest/Downtown Journals

Here's a preview of the shoot we just did with photographer Robb Long of Minnesota Premier Publications at the Guthrie Theater. It highlights the recent "Suffocate" collection by local designer Laura Fulk. It will be published in the Southwest Journal on May 18 and the Downtown Journal the following week.

[Image: Liz wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

[Image: Shannon wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

[Image: Liz wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

[Image: Liz wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

[Image: Shannon wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

[Image: Shannon wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

[Image: Liz wears Laura Fulk. Photo by Robb Long. Styling by Eclecticoiffeur.]

All images by Robb Long for Minnesota Premier Publications

Styling by Eclecticoiffeur: Kelsy Osterman (hair), Di Medlock (make-up) and Jahna Peloquin (fashion)

Clothing by Laura Fulk

Models: Shannon for Ignite Modeling, Liz Schoening for Vision Model Management

Shot on location at the Guthrie Theater

Voltage Lookbook preview

If you missed out on Voltage or didn't snag your own copy of the Voltage Lookbook, here's a preview of it. It's full-sized, full-color, and gorgeous. We had this in the works for nine months and with the amazing work of Voltage art director Meghan McDonald Gale with contributions from Keith Eric Williams (design) and Nick Nguyen (sponsorship), they made it happen.

The photos in the book were all styled by Eclecticoiffeur and photographed by Nic Marshall.

Here are some of our backstage hair/make-up style shots to help guide the stylists to create the right look for each model.

[Images courtesy Silver Cocoon Handmade blog. Original photos by Nic Marshall]

EC profiled in Secrets of the Day

[Eclecticoiffeur with Nic Marshall / Image by Nic Marshall]

Eclecticoiffeur was recently profiled by Secrets of the City leading up to our stint as Lead Stylists for Voltage (tonight at First Avenue).

Secrets of the City sat down for a chat with talented local trio, Eclecticoiffeur, the lead stylists for tonight's Voltage: Fashion Amplified fashion show. Jahna Peloquin, fashion stylist and fashion writer (for Vita.mn, l'etoile magazine, AND once in awhile, Secrets of the City); Di Medlock, makeup artist; and Kelsy Osterman, hairstylist, are a comely and charming group whose work you've no doubt seen in numerous local mags and advertisements. Their involvement as lead styling team for Voltage has helped put a polish on the production and has spawned many-a collaborations within the local fashion scene.

Tonight's event at First Avenue showcases some of the best and brightest fashion designers our cities have to offer. Presented in true rock n' roll style, Voltage combines music and fashion; local bands are styled by designers, and a runway show is presented during each musical performance. Featuring bands Gospel Gossip, Lucy Michele & The Velvet Lapelles, Maria Isa, First Communion After Party, and Mercurial Rage. With fashions from 2709, Allison Quinell, Amanda Christine, Arwyn Birch, Calpurnia Peach, Carmichael Claith, Emily Weich, Ivan Idland, Maritza Ramirez, and Max Lohrbach.

Tickets are still available, so snap yours up by clicking HERE or take your chances at the door.

Read the full Q&A here: Pretty is as Pretty Does: Lead Stylists for Voltage: Fashion Amplified Tell us Some Secrets.

Eclecticoiffeur styles cover of this week's Vita.mn

[Voltage band Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles dressed in Max Lohrbach with Ferociter accessories / Image by Carlos Gonzalez for Vita.mn / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur w/ hair by Catlin Weston]

Check the story on Voltage coming full circle in this week's issue of Vita.mn.

Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles on the cover of Vita.mn, dressed in Max Lohrbach with Ferociter accessories.

[Voltage band Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles dressed in Max Lohrbach with Ferociter accessories / Image by Carlos Gonzalez for Vita.mn / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur w/ hair by Catlin Weston]

Read the Q&A with Voltage designer Max Lohrbach.

[Voltage designer Max Lohrbach and The Velvet Lapelles dressed in Max Lohrbach / Image by Carlos Gonzalez for Vita.mn / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur w/ hair by Catlin Weston]

[Behind the scenes at the Voltage Lookbook shoot / Image: Carlos Gonzalez for Vita.mn / Dress by Emily Weich, umbrella by Rebecca Sullivan / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur]

Voltage 2009 EC Lookbook ad

Here's a preview of our ad appearing in the Voltage 2009 Lookbook. It was designed by Chris Larson of Pinstrype. The original image is by Nic Marshall of Marshall Photography and was modeled by Eve Rydberg. All styling by Eclecticoiffeur, of course.

Behind-the-scenes at Vita.mn cover shoot for Voltage

Here's a behind-the-scenes sneak peak at the Vita.mn cover shoot for Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2009 styled by Eclecticoiffeur featuring Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles. The issue will hit newstands and online at www.vita.mn on April 23.

[Image by Carlos Gonzalez]

Sketch of designs for Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles by designer Max Lohrbach.

The inspiration for the styling of the shoot via stills from the film Sweeney Todd: