Represented: Backstage at the Crystal Agency for Makeup Hair and Fashion Styling

The Intern

Hello to everyone out there in the blogger’s world! I’m the new kid on the block over here at Crystal Agency. My name is Chelsea Von Mach and I am currently Crystal’s new intern and blog author. An aspiring stylist myself, I’m currently a student at Los Angeles’s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, otherwise known as FIDM.

I found Crystal after reading her book, “The Hair Makeup & Fashion Styling Career Guide”. I contacted her, and fortunately she was looking for interns! I quickly jumped on the opportunity, interviewed with her, and thank God I got the job!

Crystal has been a direct Mentor to me every step of the way. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by such a talented group of people that teach and inspire me everyday.

Crystal Agency Stylist Janellica Ohanian's "Winter Wonderland" for Statement Magazine

Crystal Agency stylist  Janellica Ohanian took a simple red Valentine’s Day dress and turned it into a “Winter Wonderland” masterpiece for Statement Magazines February 2008 issue. “I wanted to keep the winter theme, but also cross over a bit into spring, since it’s right around the corner,” says Janellica.

Janellica pulled the look together with ACCESSORIES, which have been extremely prevelant this year in the fashion world. The printed floral, lace tights especially reflect the upcoming trend this spring of floral patterns and unique tights.

Awesome job Janellica, keep up the good work!

Crystal Agency Signs Hot New Fashion Stylist Hollie Williamson to Agency Roster

Congratulations to Crystal Agency Stylist Hollie Williamson who recently graduated from assisting to keying her own jobs with her first editorial in Emmy magazine where she styled Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall from the CW series “The Game” . Hollie first met Crystal after signing up for Crystal’s  Building Your Portfolio Workshop in 2006. “It is worth every single penny that anybody could ever invest in themselves. Crystal is beyond thorough and answered every single question I ever had about a career in styling. I tell everyone remotely interested in this field to buy her book and take the class!” says Hollie.
   
In February, Hollie styled PrivacyWear’s new summer collection web photos. I was lucky enough to tag along, take some pictures, and watch Hollie do her thing!

Who Styles Tasha Smith's Hair

Who did Tasha Smith's hair? Who does Tasha Smith's hair? Who styles Tasha Smith's hair? These are the questions I get everyday through phone calls, and emails.

Just today a woman in New York emailed me and said, “I'm not a celebrity but I can afford to have my hair done by a celebrity stylist. I am willing to pay what ever it costs to get my hair done by her stylist. Please tell me how I can make an appointment. I have been to every salon in the metropolitan NY area and I cannot find what I am looking for. Money is not a problem but my hair is. I have resorted to wearing a ponytail most of the time because my hair is just not what I want it to be. My hair is shoulder length and I am of mixed heritage so my hair is wavy and thick. My colorist just can't get it right and my hair cut is passable. Please put me in touch with somebody who can make my hair look like Tasha's. I have a plethora of girlfriends who are looking for the same thing.”

I apologize to all the women in the world. I didn’t realize we were keeping it such a secret. The hair stylist is Darico Jackson, also known as Rico. He is based in Los Angeles, California, represented by guess who, and available for photo shoots, fashion shows, commercials, TV and more just by calling 323.906.9600.

If you want to book him for a salon or in home appointment, call us at 323.906.9600 or shoot me an email.

To view more of his work visit Hair by Darico for Tasha Smith and Others.

 

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

    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.
    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.
    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! 

Up and Coming Musical Phenomenon Jolita Sakmanaite Calls Upon Crystal Agency for a Makeover

   

     Jolita Sakmanaite, a future musical superstar, requested the Crystal Agency to create a few looks for her new website. Hailing from Lithuania, Jolita has a 4-octave vocal-range and is currently working on her new CD filled with R&B, pop, and dance tracks. In deciding on the direction of her musical image, Jolita drew inspiration from present and past pop icons Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton, and Marilyn Monroe.
    Fashion stylist Tiffani Rae, hair stylist Darico Jackson, and make-up artist Uzmee Krakovszki collaborated on five looks for the beauty. Darico worked miracles on Jolita’s hair. Her mohawk hairstyle was the show stopper, which was picked up by trend blog; “TG Public Image:Beauty-Health-Life”. Darico achieved the rocker look by, “first crimping all of her hair using Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray and Sebastian Laminates Concentrate Gel, and then back combing and shaping the hair into a mohawk style”.
Jolita was extremely satisfied with the finished product and had this to say, “I want to thank Crystal Agency for gathering such a great team! I love the pictures, everyone did an awesome job!”

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

   

                           
    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!

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

    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

   

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. 

The Crystal Agency Brings Life to Photo’s of The Office Actress Mindy Kaling

  Actress Mindy Kaling, who plays character Kelly Kapoor on the hit television show “The Office”, teamed up with Crystal Agency celebrity stylist Tiffani Rae and prop stylist Inga Rochelle for the Feb 6i-19, 2008 cover of Improper Bostonian.
    Mindy was radiant on set, because the night before “The Office” won a SAG award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble cast in a Comedy Series”. Improper Bostonian's February 2008 is "The Bachelor & Bachelorette Issue".

Celebrity Hair Stylist Darico Jackson Gets a Little Help From His Friends

When it came time for Celebrity Hair Stylist Darico Jackson to create a new comp card to market himself, he knew he needed something special. So instead of going the regular route of thumbing through his portfolio to find the right images, he decided to ask for a little help from his friends.

Within a couple of days Darico had managed to do what most magazines can't, get 3 hot celebrities, and one hot celebrity photographer together in the same room for 3 hours to produce a photo shoot for the express purpose of––helping out a friend who wanted to do something a little different.

Tasha Smith, breakout star of "Why Did I Get Married" and Daddy's Little Girls; Michael Ealy, of the hit movie Barbershop, and network TV show Sleeper Cell; and Johawrah Jones of Ugly Betty, all showed up at the studio of celebrity photographer John Russo for a day of fun and photos.

It was a pleasant surprise when Monarch Magazine publisher Will Walters agreed to publish the photos in and on the cover of the Summer 2007 issue.

Darico is based in Los Angeles, California. To see more of Darico's hair styling work on some of Hollywood's finest visit Hair by Darico at CrystalAgency. Email Crystal.

 

Industry Insiders Join Crystal Wright’s Portfolio Building & Marketing Workshop Panel in New York

Celebrity Stylist Agent Julia Heckler of Artist by Timothy Priano, Fashion & Lifestyle Photographer Greg Hinsdale, and AmberMag.com Editor-in-Chief Marcia Cole join the Industry Insiders panel at Crystal Wright's Packaging Your Portfolio Workshop in New York, on Sunday, October 21, 2007.

Three criteria must be met in order to make the panelist grade at a Crystal Wright's Portfolio Building & Marketing Workshop. A panelist must be in a position to hire an artist for a job, sign them to an agency or take them on as an assistant. Crystal Wright's October 21, 2007 workshop at Rouge Makeup Studio far exceed the students expectations when Wright brought in heavyweights from every corner of the industry.

In addition to all of the knowledge that is handed out, Crystal Wright was joined by Julia Heckler, a booker for Artists by Timothy Priano, fashion photographer Greg Hinsdale, AmberMag.com managing editor Marcia Cole, and industry veteran Mosi Singleton.

As part of the workshop, all four showed up from 12-1:30PM to school 15 of New Yorks up-and-coming stylists on the ins-and-outs of working behind the scenes in print, video, film and TV.

Julia Heckler, Booker, Artists by Timothy Priano

Artists by Timothy Priano booker Julia Heckler began her career as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue before she realized that fashion editorial was where she wanted to be. She started at Glamour, and moved to the market editor position at Seventeen before she became the Fashion & Style Director at Grace, Shape En Espanol and Fitness Magazines.  After 10 years in the publishing business, Julia decided she was more excited about production than fashion. This awakening landed her at Artists By Timothy Priano, where she became an agent. Julia sees an artist’s career from both sides, but in her capacity as an agent, she always puts her artists first.

Mosi Singleton, Makeup Artist

Native New Yorker Mosi Singleton has been a professional makeup artist for over 12 years. Since 2001, Singleton has been the Key Makeup Artist for the Stellar Awards. Her credits include BET's Comic View Live, CNN Sports. India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, Shirley Ceaser, and Chris Tucker.

Mosi's work assisting some of the industries best Makeup Artists (Reggie Wells, Tony Marshall, Monifa Mortis and Gwynnis Mosby) is what brings her to class to teach a new segment on assisting and set etiquette.

Greg Hinsdale, Photographer
Greg Hinsdale has been a professional photographer for the last 18 years. He has worked for such companies as American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Ralph Lauren, Oscar De La Renta, Bloomingdale's, Lens Crafters, Lord & Taylor and many others ( see client list.)

Greg is a problem solver and works well under pressure. Clients are always impressed with his creativity, efficiency, and ability to produce exceptional work in all weather conditions.

Greg has shot digitally for 4 years, and is fluent in the latest digital systems & digital softwares. He can accommodate any client workflow. Some of his digital clients include American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Marshall Fields, Macy's, and Lord & Taylor. Greg divides his time between New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Marcia Cole, Editor-in-Chief
Marcia A. Cole is the founder and editorial director of AMBERmag.com, an online beauty and fashion website for women. Cole has held top managerial positions at several magazines including executive editor of Girl and Heart & Soul magazines, and deputy editor of the now defunct, Suede. Her articles about beauty, lifestyle and entertainment appear in The New York Times, Day Spa, InStyle Weddings, Essence, Honey, Savoy and on Launch.com

She currently sits on the board of directors for New York Women in Communications, Inc., is a member of American Society of Magazine Editoris and Cosmetics Executive Women.

Don't miss Crystal's last class in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the LeMontrose Hotel in West Hollywood. To register CLICK ON PYP LA 2007. Or call (323) 913-0500.

Stay Up-to-Date on classes by visiting Eventbright.

 

BIG Hair & Makeup at the MTV VMA Awards After Party

If you wondered who styled that Big Hair and produced those smokey eyes on the sexy waitresses at the MTV VMA Awards After Party hosted by Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner, look no further than Las Vegas celebrity hair and makeup locals Marquis Robinson and Oksana Hagood.

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

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.

PrivacyWear Clothing Company Sticks With Crystal Agency to Produce New Images for Their Website

After doing a smashing job on the Spring and Summer 08 Ad campaigns and lookbook, PrivacyWear Clothing Company CEO Carolyn Jones reached out to LA based styling agency; Crystal Agency to produce new images for their website.

As the producer on this one, Crystal reached out to creative veterans Craig Brooks of KontentPartners.com in Seattle to Art Direct, and photographer Michael Leland to produce high-quality images for the PrivacyWear website.

The Crystal Agency Makeup, Hair and Styling team consisted of Makeup by Uzmee Krakovski, Hair by Darico Jackson, and Styling by Amber Corwin. Throughout the 10 day job, Amber was assisted by Inga Rochelle Grimmett, Darcy Herr, and Hollie Williamson.

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

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.

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

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.

What The Artists Have To Say!

Soon you'll be hearing what Crystal Agency Artists have to say about various aspects within the industry!
Here the latest on their style philosophy, trends, and the direction they know the industry is going!