Advanced Style Around The World

The other day Advanced Style was featured in one of Vienna's largest newspapers derStandard. My photos, including a great cover shot of the Idiosyncratic Fashionistas are displayed throughout the issue . Jean, Valerie, Lina and I got together for brunch to catch up and look at their wonderful faces on the newspaper cover. Its great to see older ladies with great style getting the attention

Simplicity is Chic

Lubi is one of my favorite Advanced Style Fahionistas. Not only does she live in my hometown of San Diego, but she has such a great perspective on life and style. I try and feature a variety of points of view with the shared philosophy that if you feel beautiful on the inside you will look beautiful on the outside. For Lubi style is a form of art and simplicity is her school of choice. She sent

You Can Learn a lot From Fabulous Older Ladies

"A good pair of sunglasses is better than a face lift." Mary (70)"Rise Above It, it's what one does. We're not supposed to be happy happy happy and jumping for joy every second""Doesn't time go really fast its moment by moment by moment, and you've got to grab it""I don't know, maybe life is a fairytale""Grace, is what it is, you dance as you sail through life, and furthermore it heightens your

Times Square

Here is your weekly dose of your favorite 90 year old Ilona Smithkin. These shots were taken near Times Square after we attended a screening of the Bill Cunningham Documentary.CLICK HERE to check out the great documentary Ilona Upstairs by Melissa Hammel. I have the flu today but promise some upcoming great new material.

Hair tips for short hair

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Black short hairstyle for mans and women this is Black short hair style for round face 2011

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Red short hair colors With such a short hair you can fix hair quickly Hair tips for short hair always remain a preferred choice for short hair

Hair tips for emo girls

 Most emo girls hairstyle their black colored clothing and Emo hairstyles are a main part of the emo culture. this is old and traditional emo girls hairstyle fashion emo hairstyle for girls have gained popularity because of their versatility and the fact that it creates an edgy look. New and attractive Hair tips for emo girls.

Beauty Red and hot Hair hairstyle for emo girls of 2011 

More emo hair colors ares available in the market as will as popular colors is red and pink mostly this hair style using a girls and boys in usa and Japan . Now Indian People also using a emo hairstyle in Sport time .

Hair tips for straight hair

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Girls Beauty straight hair fashion see in this Post with red and black hair color straight hair combat ions 

90Per collages girls using a straight hair fashion this is very simplest fashion in USA and Beauty straight hair cute also for kids and Boys.

Scene hair tips for girls

Get a choppy Scene hair or some of those Scene hair. If your Scene hair get it straightened, which look more glamorous for scene hairstyles. Scene hair tips for girls,New Scene hair tips for girls,Modern Scene hair tips for girls Scene hair color with ash Scene hair color highlights atop. You can keep a face framing fringes and pin them up with some Scene hair clips.

Long Scene hair for Girls

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Alice Carey For Vogue Japan and Advanced Style

Writer, Alice Carey is another one of the fantastic women I shot for a jewelry series on Vogue.co.jp . Here are some out takes from the original shoot, showing off some more of her wonderful jackets and jewels. I asked Alice  the following questions about aging and style:1. How old are you? What are your concerns with your appearance as you get older. What is your attitude towards aging?2.How do

My Grandma

I have talked about my dear grandma Bluma many times so I wanted to share some photos I found of her while I was visiting San Diego. She is the inspiration for Advanced Style and the reason why I feel so close to older people. She always nurtured my creativity and allowed me the freedom to be artistic.We would spend hours watching cartoons and old movies together, as she clicked her heels

Iris Apfel in Vogue Japan for Advanced Style

The other day I had the honor of shooting Iris Apfel for a series of photos I have been doing for Vogue Japan. Click Here to see the slide show which features seven of my favorite stylish ladies and enjoy the videos below! I am doing one more series of photos, featuring jewelry trends of the Advanced Style set, so if you can recommend anyone let me know.Here is another great video of Iris!

A Marionette Maker

I met Jane some time ago at an art opening at Milk Studios. I was delighted to see her again two years later in front of The National Arts Club with one of her amazing marionettes. Jane taught herself how to make marionettes and, since 2000, has made them in the likeness of many celebrities including: Picasso, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Louis Armstrong,Doc Cheatham, Bobby Short, Bobby Pratt and

Happy Valentine's Day From Advanced Style

I love seeing stylish couples walking around the city together. I imagine how they met, how long they've been together, and how they have influenced one another's taste. Above are some of my favorite shots of fashionable duos that have have photographed over the last two years. I hope you enjoy these and have a wonderful Valentines Day .

More Proof That Gray Is The New Blonde

I have written a lot about gray hair not only because I find it extremely beautiful, but also because it happens to be one of the first visible signs of aging that men and woman become concerned with. I have talked with girls in their 20s and 30s who have just spotted their first silver strands to women in their 60s who are debating whether or not to display their "platinum elegance". Going

The New York Look

I went to Housing Works Thrift Store to look for some furniture and spotted this stunning gentleman. His tailored look is chic and full of character. The other day an old woman told me that, "There is nothing better than a well dressed man" and this fellow surely fits the bill.

Old Hollywood

I met this stunning woman at a sample sale party for milliner Ellen Christine. She looks as if she could have stepped right out of one of the Old Hollywood movies I used to watch with my grandmother. She is elegant and charming and I hope to photograph her again. By the way Linda's beautiful suit was made by Andrea Fisher, whose designs are featured at Lark Boutique in Lacrosse, WI.

Matching On A Rainy Day

I saw this matching couple as they were leaving MoMA on a rainy day and stopped them for a quick photo. Sometimes your best accessory is a partner in crime.

Brown hair with red highlights

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Mostly Models using a Brown hair colors in US and Indian girls also using a Brown hair red highlights.

Brown hair with red highlights is one of the most popular shade for highlighting hair color. Red is a stunning warm Brown hair with red highlights .

The Art Of Style

The other day Tziporah Salamon and I had a great time dressing up and taking photos for a special photo shoot. One of New York's best dressed ladies, Tziporah creates visual masterpieces with each outfit she puts together. She told me that the work of Matisse really perfected her eye. Do you guys feel that style is a form of art?I hope you enjoy the small video and photos I put together and

You Don't Have To Be Perfect

I took Ilona to an advanced screening of the Bill Cunningham documentary and on the way there she started to tell me about her eyelashes. She said," I don't always get them on straight, but there is beauty in imperfection." I always have my Flip camera around to capture Ilona's infinite wisdom and I made a small video of her explaining why you don't have to be perfect, and how there is more

Legendary Songwriter Ervin Drake and His Beautiful Wife Edith

The other day I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet legendary songwriter Ervin Drake and his beautiful wife Edith. We both attended a wonderful show at Town Hall  where they sat hand in hand. The next day I met the beautiful couple at The National Arts Club where I had the chance to photograph them and ask them a few questions on video. At 89 and 91 they are full of life and humor.

Why I Started Advanced Style

I was recently interviewed for a three part Q and A with Forbes.com. The question I'm asked most often is how and why did I start Advanced Style. I have been doing the blog since August of 2008 and have come to love and cherish the friendships that I have made. Check out the video above and links from the Forbes interview below to find out more about why I do what I do.http://blogs.forbes.com/

Iris Apfel: "Price Has Nothing To Do With Style"

I finally had the chance to meet the extraordinary Iris Apfel. Her approach to style is legendary in her incorporation of high and low,ethnic and vintage with contemporary trends, and idiosyncratic brand of humor.She is a true style icon who continues to inspire others to express themselves and enjoy life to the fullest. Iris told me that you don't have to spend a lot of money to be stylish,

Alice Carey On Style

This weekend I spent a lovely afternoon with writer Alice Carey. I met Alice on Hudson Street while shopping with my mom and I was instantly drawn to her extraordinary taste and style. Alice immigrated from Ireland as a little girl. Her mother was a maid to the elegant women who walked down Park Avenue and purchased hats from Hattie Carnegie.Watch the clips below to hear more about the