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Celebrity Styling

  • Morris Chestnut, Blair Underwood and Mekki Pheiffer on the cover of Essence Magazine
    Styling celebrities takes a special kind of person with just the right temperment. It's exciting and stressful all at once, and it's not for everyone. It requires more than just the ability to buy great clothes. Qualities of a good stylist include diplomacy, graciouness, and business acumen. Oh, and a degree in psychology is a plus. ENJOY!

CELEBRITY EDITORIALS

April 17, 2008

Fashion Stylist Janellica Ohanian Transforms Kate del Castillo on the Cover of Estylo Magazine

Janellica_estylo_web_001 Latino mega star Kate del Castillo recently graced the cover and pages of the Feb/March 2008 issue of Estylo Magazine. And who better to style the shoot? Well of course, none other than Crystal Agency’s fabulous celebrity fashion stylist Janellica Ohanian.

Kate is extremely famous in the world of Spanish soap operas known as, “Telenovelas”. She is currently transitioning from the Spanish movie industry into LA LA Lands infamous HOLLYWOOD with her new movie “Under the Same Moon”. Janellica summed up her vision with this statement, “Since Kate is beginning to enter thJanellica_estylo008_2e market place under the Hollywood eye, I wanted to create a sexy, but classy image, with a touch of that Hollywood glamour”.

Muy Caliente Janellica!

April 16, 2008

Former Survivor Star J.P. Calderon Lands Cover of Instinct Magazine March 2008 Fashion Issue

Tiffani_instinct_hi001_2 Crystal Agency celebrity stylist Tiffani Rae worked her magic for Instinct Magazine’s March 2008 Fashion Issue. In it, Tiffani styled J.P. Calderon, a former Survivor contestant and currently a model on “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency” show. The magazine features Calderon on the cover along with a six-page Spring editorial.
    Peter Brown, the photographer, ended up shooting more looks than expected, because he was so pleased with Tiffani’s selections. Tiffani really liked the Idol Radec short-sleeved shirt she put on Calderon. She said, “It is the perfect men’s shirt for spring and summer, because it is sexy, sheer, and light-weight”. Be sure and grab your copy of Instinct Magazine for Tiffani’s picks of what men should be wearing this spring!

February 13, 2008

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Escape L.A. with Crystal Agency

    02_2134_07 Tucked away between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains lies the elegant and beautiful Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barabara where celebrity couple Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott escaped for some R&R and a photo shoot for Statement Magazines February 2008 issue. 02_2134_03_4
    Our celebrity stylists Melinda Tarbell and Tiffani Rae dressed the couple. Melinda worked with Tori and Tiffani with Dean. The night before the shoot, Melinda swung by Tori’s house to collaborate on her looks. “Tori’s legs are one of her greatest assets, so we showed them off in shorts and dresses” says Melinda. She also showed off Spring 2008’s runway looks using vibrant colors and floral prints.
   02_2134_06_3 For Dean, Tiffani used brands such as Modern Amusement and Bread Denim to stand by his rocker style. “Dean’s strong Scottish heritage inspired him to collect kilts through out his travels. I saw him photographed wearing one in the past, and I had to have him in one!” exclaimed Tiffani.
    Be sure and check out the couples reality show Tori and Dean Inn Love! 

February 06, 2008

Hair and Make-Up Artist Uzmee Krakovzski and Fashion Stylist Tiffani Rae Lend a Helping Hand for the Cover of Batanga Magazine Featuring Actor Rick Gonzalez

   

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    Crystal Agency hair and make-up artist Uzmee Krakovszki and fashion stylist Tiffani Rae were booked with photographer, Tatiana Botton, to shoot the cover of Batanga Magazine featuring actor Rick Gonzalez, who just wrapped up shooting the movie “Pride and Glory” with Colin Farrell and Edward Norton, due out in 2009.
    Rick Gonzalez has a street casual style, and the photographer wanted him to maintain his rough, and gritty look. To fulfill the photographer’s expectations, celebrity stylist Tiffani Rae chose a color palette of dark greens, deep purples, golds, and reds, and then grabbed shoes from Reebok’s new 2008 line, which she described as being “incredibly versatile”.
    Look for Tiffani and Uzmee’s bio on the contributor’s page of the March 2008 issue of Batanga Magazine. Congrats girls!

February 01, 2008

Across the Universe Star Jim Sturgess Teams up with Crystal Agency Stylists for Improper Bostonian Magazine Shoot

    01_2166_02 Jim Sturgess who starred as Jude in the new movie “Across the Universe” recently sat for a photo shoot with Improper Bostonian magazine, photographed by Tatiana Botton. The masterminds behind the fabulous grooming and styling were none other than celebrity stylist Hollie Williamson and groomer Uzmee Krakovszki.
Jim’s publicist wanted his look to be “vintage chic”. Hollie pulled an Atticus cardigan, a jacket and t-shirt by Eubiq NY, P.S. Flyer shoes, and vintage clothing to complete his looks.
    Even though Jim is a big star now, the girls described him as a genuine and sweet guy. “He came ready to work and was up for anything”, says Hollie. Another job well done by the Crystal Agency!

Celebrity Stylist Amber Corwin Dresses Gilmore Girls Heartthrob Jared Padalecki for Photo Shoot

   

01_1986_041_4 Remember heartthrob Dean Forester, played by Jared Padalecki, Rory Gilmore’s first love on the Emmy award winning television show “Gilmore Girls”? It is hard to take your eyes off such a beautiful face. Crystal Agency celebrity stylist, Amber Corwin, was the lucky one chosen to work with Jared on the cool casual shoot, captured by LA based LaMoine Photo Group photographer Larissa Underwood. 

October 16, 2007

Makeup Artist Uzmee Krakovski Chosen for Patricia DeLeon's Vanidades Magazine Cover

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It was Crystal Agency makeup artist Uzmee Krakovszki’s fresh and clean beauty style that convinced LA based photographer John Russo that she was the right person to hire as the makeup artist for former Miss Panama Patricia Deleon for the cover an upcoming issue of  Vanidades magazine.

October 01, 2007

USA Weekend Cover Boys Lee Pace, Zachary Levi and Bret Harris styled by Jennifer Azoulay


Uzmee_edit_boys_001_2 While celebrity and advertising photographer Bob Sebree rarely gets involved with who does the makeup, hair or fashion styling on his photo shoots, he makes one exception when it comes to Crystal Agency fashion stylist Jennifer Azoulay, and makeup & hair stylist Uzmee Krakovzski who he makes an effort to book every chance he gets.
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USA Weekend’s Sept 21st cover featuring the top picks for “Most Likely to Be Breakout Stars” was no exception.
Jennifer Azoulay and Uzmee Krakovzski were there to support Bob, and make sure those handsome show stoppers; Lee Pace of Pushing Daisies', Zachary Levi from Less Than Perfect, and Bret Harrison of Reaper were dressed and groomed to a tee.

Crystal Agency Provides the Makeup Hair & Styling Team for Salli Richardson in an Upcoming Issue of Golf For Women

Darico_edit_salli_001 Beauty and golf marry in a Golf For Women fashion Spread which features up-and-coming actress Salli Richardson who appears opposite Will Smith in the forthcoming film; I AM LEGEND.

Our team (MELINDA TARBELL fashion stylist, DARICO JACKSON hair, and makeup artist Lori Taylor) brought the beauty and style advice and know-how, while celebrity and fashion photographer Roger Erickson captured her in his lens. Look for the images here, and in the December 2007 issue of Golf For Women.

Hero's Star Jack Coleman is made up by Celebrity Makeup Artist Laly Zambrana

Known as Mr. Bennet on the hit show “Hero”, Jack Coleman makes time to sit for an at-home interview with IN TOUCH magazine. Hair & Makeup Artist Laly Zambrana was there to groom him for celebrity photographer John Russo.

Crystal Agency Styles Former Charlie's Angel Star Cheryl Ladd

Keep your eyes out for the August 2007 issue of VIVA magazine, featuring CHERYL LADD. Crystal Agency fashion stylist J. Kenyetta creates a causal sexy style for this one. Due out in November 2007.

September 17, 2007

A Work of Art: Tiffani Rae Styles Maggie Grace for Statement Magazine

Tcablog124_2_4We never dreamed that Tiffani Rae’s first big fashion editorial would combine celebrity and clothing in such a stylish and moving presentation.

But that’s exactly what happened when Rose Cefalu the photo editor of Statement magazine put our fashion stylist, Tiffani Rae together with LA based celebrity and fashion photographer Florian Schneider who had this to say about Tiffani's effort on the Maggie Grace shoot, “THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN for your brilliant work!!! It has truly been a pleasure having you by my side for this shoot, and I very much hope to get the chance to work with you many times again in the future.
    "It is SO refreshing to get to work with a stylist that understands and respects my ideas and direction (as opposed to just pulling whatever he/she happens to like). And on top of your great talent, you certainly are a pleasure to be around. An excellent combination of great talent and lovely personality indeed!
    So I hope to see you on my sets a lot in the future...” To view more images associated with this article, Click Here

Keeping It Real: Michael Ealy, Monarch Magazine

Tcablog134_1If the piercing green eyes don't get you, the smile will, and if that doesn't floor you, the fact that this is one of the nicest men you'll ever meet will knock your socks off.
    No body guards. No drama. Michael Ealy shows up alone, ready to work and have a great time.
    Now dubbed one of Hollywood’s hottest stars, Michael Ealy of "Their Eyes Are Watching God" and "Barber Shop".
    In this Summer 2007 issue of MONARCH MAGAZINE, CRYSTAL AGENCY   supplies the fashion styling by Bynoskia and hair by Darico Jackson.
    To view more photos Click Here.