the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

If its one thing our friends across the pond have on us its a penchant for badass hats. Being a stylist with a hat habit I was psyched to get my hands on the creations of Lucy Hanks for an upcoming editorial. Lucy is a UK-based couture milliner with a self-described love of "macabre glamour & swarovski crystals". Her fabulous creations feature actual bird skulls fully encrusted with pure swarovski crystals.

From Bags to Bitches

karl lagerfeld has taken us on a trip for the Fall 08' Chanel Bag collection. He stuck to his blacks and I commend him for it, but brought some funk this time around too. Check it out.

RingFlashions!

So after some recent critics from major NYC agencies I decided to go out on a limb and and try something different. If you know my work (http://www.mvalentino.com/) you'll know I love negative space/light. Well this was an attempt to hold onto my precious shadows while throwing a little pop in. Mmmm yeah. Get some.

Stylist: Tj Gustave
Hair and Make-up: Antonia Troiano