Alright, so I haven’t updated in a while I know, but school is a week away from being over (HALLELUJAH) which means I’ll have time to get back into the swing of things. One project that I put a lot of love and energy into this semester was the fall editorial for Substance (our campus magazine). We shot this back in October and the experience was crazy. Picture me, a photographer, a model, hair & makeup, and a few others helpers treading through the wilderness with garment bags, equipment,  tables and supplies. I guess for a fashion editor/photographer this would sound like the norm, but for a young college student trying his hand at what could be (will be) his future job…it was an awesome experience.

The editorial is called “Into The Wild” and features special headbands by the lovely Andrea Edwards, modeled by Sabrina Jackson. We just did a holiday accessories show to coordinate with the issue release, pictures should be up very soon.

A special thanks to Aldo P. for always making my ideas look as beautiful as possible. Substance spring 10 here we come!

amongst the ‘things I die for’ this season are these amazing bronze Dr. Martens in the continuing collaboration with Raf Simons. A sleeker silhouette  than the original Dr. Marten style, these boots scream city chic with just a hint of bad ass. Wait, I hear them saying something else…something like ‘put me on your feet immediately’. Unfortunately the price tag screams “I cant afford you!” retailing close to $5oo.

In other collaboration news, the highly anticipated launch of Jimmy Choo for H&M kicks off this saturday. The exciting thing about this collab is that it is the first time Jimmy Choo is offering mens wear, sadly the overall response to the mens collection has been, well, disappointment. The designs are lackluster and missing that Jimmy Choo edge the label is so famous for. The one thing that did pop out were these leather bikers boots. The question is do I want to get in line at 6am at the Beverly Center just to drop 200 bucks.

Lately I’ve been all about comfort, but as I’m learning, casual is alot harder to do than I thought. I have been having such a hard time just finding super simple – yet comfortable basics. This weekend however was full of wins. First is the henley by Alternative Apparel, prima cotton at its best, it feels so nice I don’t want to take it off! The real treasure here though is the vintage Levi’s shirt jacket I bought at La Bomba while hunting for my costume. I can’t make out the material but I think its some sort of linen, super soft and worn-in, and the dye job is really cool. Its the perfect California jacket, great for layering, or light enough to go over a tee shirt. If you haven’t noticed, I’m in love…

and the shoes are driving mocs from To Boot New York. another favorite I just got them back from the shoe repair! they were in desperate need of a cleaning.

… sort of

as we put together our costumes this weekend, steph opted for a disco queen, and me, well you’ll see in due time but as she put on the blond afro wig all I could think of was

a) how good she looks in a blond afro wig, and

b) the spring 2010 Louis Vuitton show

and yes, that is my MJ bowtie clipped in there hahaha. I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!! I cannot wait for this weekend, the first batch of halloween parties = amazing post for next week.

Check out this very cool article published in todays Los Angeles Times Image section, highlighting the best in class of L.A. Fashion makers in 2010. Heres what they had to say about Tarina Tarantino

L.A. Fashion’s Class of 2010

The cool kids can be global trendsetters, and school spirit quite literally sparkles. No wonder it takes a month to spend a week in Los Angeles.

School spirit

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n roll (and by country, I mean french country – a la Marie Antoinette, and by rock ‘n roll, I mean Lily Allen jammin on a pop up stage)… no one really does it quite like Chanel.

Although I don’t think I’m ready for the return of clog heal, sorry Karl.

Photo Source: Style.com

I thought I had my mind made up about spring, that is until I saw the Matthew Williamson collection. Young, fresh, and electric. Quite possibly my favorite women’s wear collection.

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