MEET MODEL - ASHLEY SMITH

Ashley Smith in Russh Magazine shot by Benny Horne

My current obsession is model Ashley Smith.

I first noticed Ashley in W's August 2010 editorial, titled ''Sweet & Vicious''.  

I watched as she graced the covers of magazines like Tush, Russh and Jalouse and loved watching her strut the runways for Giles, Topshop and Balenciaga.

Seeing fresh new faces sometimes makes me miss the days when I was a model agent.  Thanks to my friend Katie Nehra, designer for the line Simone, for helping remind me of one of the many fun careers in my life through her videos.

Check out below the video shot by Justin Coit and Nick Walker, starring... oh yes, Ashely Smith.

Click on this link to see Simone's Fall 2011 video.

MEET NEVERWOOD HIGH'S FACULTY

Katherine Power & Justin Coit @ Carlos E. Lopez Eyes Wide Shut party 2009Meet:  Justin Coit

Job: Photographer

Website: http://seejustin.com/

Justin and I partnered on co-directing my birthday invite this year.  We filmed in such places The Hollywood Roosevelt's Penthouse and the streets of Century City.  

You can see some of Justin's latest work on www.whowhatwear.com and photographs of Nicole Richie on the covers of Cosmopolitan and People Magazine.                                                                                                                                                    Carlos E. Lopez & Hairstylist Andy Lecompte @ Heaven Nightclub in Hollywood 2005Meet: Andy Lecompte

Job: Hairstylist

Webiste:  www.andylecomptesalon.com

I could only have been so lucky to have had long time friend and one of the most sought after editorial and celebrity hairstylist in the industry help me on my birthday video invite.

Andy's work has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, GQ and W.  His reputation has earned him the opportunities to work with photographers such as Steven Klein, Mario Testino, Terry Richardson and A-list celebs such as Penelope Cruz, Selma Hayek and Madonna.

Stylist Johnny Wujek & Carlos E. Lopez @ Paris Hilton's Valentines Day party 2009Meet:  Johnny Wujek

Job:  Stylist

Website:  www.johnnywujek.com

Johnny, the king of the Costume Palace, made his selects to dress the actors and models in this years birthday video invite for me.

When it comes to style, you can always count on Johnny who is dressed for success.

Wujek has worked with photographers such as Mark Lidell, Miles Aldridge and Giles Bensimon - with editorial work including Vogue, Elle, Interview, Cosmopolitan and V.  He's also dressed celebs like Katy Perry, Zac Efron, Giovanni Ribisi, Nelly Furtado & Amber Heard.  

Without these talented and AMAZING people I could have never created what was soon to be my best invite thus far.  Keep an eye out for future videos to come!!!