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:

EC guest DJs Voltage CD Listening Party at Transmission

We'll be guest DJing along at next week's Voltage CD Listening Party at Transmission. See you there!

[Image: Design by Marc Iwanin]

Voltage: Fashion Amplified '09 tickets available now

Tickets for Voltage: Fashion Amplified are available now. It will be Eclecticoiffeur's third year as Lead Stylists for the show. 

The Twin Cities' premier fashion & rock show at First Avenue will feature new collections from 10 local fashion designers and music by 5 local bands.

VOLTAGE FASHION AMPLIFIED
Friday, April 24 - 8pm (21+)
Tickets: $25 advance (admission includes 2009 Look Book, MP3 Download Card of 2009 Compilation and After Show Party in the Mainroom)

For more info: www.voltagefashionamplified.com & www.first-avenue.com

Buying tickets IN ADVANCE is highly recommended - this show sells out fast! You can find them at the First Ave ticket office, local First Ave ticket outlets (Treehouse Records, Electric Fetus, etc) or online from Ticketmaster.

FEATURED BANDS:
Maria Isa, Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles, Gospel Gossip, First Communion Afterparty, and Mercurial Rage

FEATURED RUNWAY DESIGNERS:
2709, Allison Quinnell, Amanda Christine, Arwyn Birch, Calpurnia Peach, Carmichael Claith, Emily Weich, Ivan Idland, Maritza Ramirez, and Max Lohrbach

BAND DESIGNERS: Grayline, Jenny Carle Designs, Emily Melchert, Jodelle Gerdes, and Standard Issue Clothing with Branch Office Design