Maggie Grace: March 2013 celebrity cover, styled by me

Toy Soldier, Styled by me, Maniac Magazine Nov/Dec 2012

"Allow your inner Toy-Soldier to come out and play this holiday season, marching to the beat of everything stripes and bows. Whether attending an ugly sweater party, a gift-exchange, a Christmas tree cutting, or a date under the mistletoe, let your ensemble do the talking at all of your themed festivities!" By Kelsey Panicco

Here is the whimsical Holiday editorial I styled for the November/December issue of Maniac Magazine in collab with the wonderful Stacey Cunningham. We wanted it to be a take on extremes bows and stripes, so I hope you feel we succeeded! The copy I wrote really says it all, do not be afraid to be bold and bright this holiday season and for New Years!

Fashion Ace Goes to Fashion Week Coverage-Maniac Magazine November

Working Women Wanted Editorial and BTS Video and

Maniac Magazine November Issue, Nikki Reed Celebrity Cover Styled by me

                                                      

  For the November Issue of Maniac Magazine, I styled Celebrity Nikki Reed for the cover. You may remember Reed as the screen-writer and actress of bad girls movie, thirteen, as well as starring in Lords of Dogtown opposite Heath Ledger. Reed currently stars as Rosalie in the Twilight Saga movie series. It was a pleasure styling Reed in LA, and the shoot was a huge success thanks to her awesome attitude, welcoming team and positive energy on set. Maniac was thrilled to get to know this "bad-girl-gone-good", who is now happily married!

 It was fascinating to learn about Reed's up-bringing in the acting and film industry, and the incredible fact that she set out to be a screen-writer first... Read on, Maniacs. Enter: Your Gritty Girl Next Door, Nikki Reed.

JET SET- NASSAU, BAHAMAS RESORT COVERAGE for MANIAC Magazine May/June 2012

Jet Set-Nassau Bahamas for MANIAC Magazine

Each Issue of MANIAC, we have a jet set feature, and for May/June 2012, we left our souls in our beloved cities and jet setted to Nassau, Bahamas to cover the legendary Compass Point Resort. Unlike any resort I have experienced, Compass Point was a complete hidden gem made up of cobble-stone pathways leading to fifteen different quaint and charming pastel-colored bungalows on stilts. This resort also included a beachside restaurant that was open from sunrise to sunset serving island delicacies such as Stuffed Whole Snapper topped with Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad, Tuna Steak and Wahoo Steak Served over Orzo Paella.

The words to describe our visit to this island are one-of-kind.Our experiences were packed with the most genuine and humble bahamian people, bus trips to Arawalk fish fry and downtown Nassau, conch salad stands filled with straight-from-the-sea natural ingredients and coconuts ready to be sliced for the freshest coconut water I have ever tasted, all day jet-skiing on the breathtaking waters, paddle boarding, and last but not least, getting aquainted with the island people by hopping on the back of their motorcycles; giving us a captivating tour of one of my new favorite places.

Compass Point Resort is a legend. Its musical roots extend further than one can imagine. Chris Blackwell, founder and owner of Island Records, opened Compass Point Resort for the musicians that would record just a mere distance away down the street. Compass Point Studios was opened in 1977, and the famous artists that set foot in that studio were known to have recorded some of the most chart-topping albums known in musical history. Such musicians that recorded there while staying at Compass Point, were Bob Marley, Celine Dion, Shikira, David Bowie, Jimmy Buffet, Puff Daddy and many more. Blackwell set out to scuplt a resort for artists, that would serve as their home-away-from-home, while recording for months on end. Unfortunately, Islands Records closed down two years ago, and Compass Point has remained and reopened as a public resort. My experiences on this island have opened my eyes to new people, new culture and customs, as well as new fashion.

My inspiration for all of my ensembles on this trip was to be living as an island disco girl, inspired by all of the bright colors in the Bahamas, mixed with my day-to-day glamour. This vacation will always be remembered as one of my favorites and one of my most fashionable.

Check out our video recorded above, of our adventures on this beautiful island (speakers on) ^



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Photographer and Editor-in-chief of MANIAC Magazine, April Hubal

BLAST FROM BAROQUE For MANIAC Magazine, Styled by me: Kelsey Panicco

 

Pastels, Bodices, Brocade Print; everything Baroque. Be the queen of your bureau this Spring, and study back to the late 17^th century royal era, for opulent inspiration and ornamental details of one of this seasons most popular, unique trends.

For the editorial of the May/June issue of  MANIAC Magazine, my inspiration came from one of my most favorite trends of this season, Pastel Baroque. We shot on my rooftop in Lower East Side, which  provided the perfect grungy-urban backdrop, to balance out the glamorous looks fit for a modern queen. We shot the beautiful Elena Kuletskaya of FORD Models, with Hair by Nicole Blais, and Makeup by Roberto Casey. Photography by Editor-in-Chief, April Hubal.

MANIAC Magazine is a bimonthly glossy magazine with a circulation of 90,000 and a young readership between the ages 20-35. MANIAC is known for its cutting edge articles, while catering to the strong, independent, fashion-forward young woman. Women everywhere motivate us to create, love, be passionate and be the best we can be. Our magazine has gained national recognition (including E! News) for its covers featuring AnnaLynne McCord, Lenny Kravitz, Kristin Cavallari, Krysten Ritter, Lykke Li, Gillian Jacobs, Hannah Ware and Maria Menounos and Lucy Hale. Please feel free to browse past issues of the magazine online.