How to create Glowing Fashion Photo Manipulation

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Create a new document (Ctrl+N) in Adobe Photoshop with the size 800px by 1024px (RGB color mode) at a resolution of 72 pixels/inch. Use the Paint Bucket Tool (G) to fill with black color the new background layer.

Find a stock photo with a model represented on it, I used this photo from deviantart. I would like to thank the author of this photo:

Remove the background using your favorite tools like Pen Tool (P), Magic Wand Tool (W), Magnetic Lasso (L) or even a simple Filter>Extract and insert it on a new layer in our main document.

Next we’ll use the Sponge Tool (O) in Desaturate Mode to change the color saturation of the girl the same way demonstrated on the next picture.

Create a new layer and select a Soft Round brush from Brush Tool (B) of white color

Paint the background behind the girl with Soft Round brush.

On the next new layer we’ll chose again the Soft Round brush, applied before and paint only the zones indicated below. The brush’s diameter should differ from time to time. Its color is #906F46. The layer will be situated under the girl’s one.

Now we’ll represent one more new layer and apply here the Hard Mechanical brush to draw several vertical lines.

Have a brush selected click at the beginning of the line and then press SHIFT button while clicking on the line’s end. This way we have to make several lines. The brush’s color is #C2B098

This way we have to make horizontal and vertical lines to get a grid.

Next we need to warp this layer, select Free Transform command by pressing Ctrl+T, click the Switch Between Free Transform And Warp Modes button in the Options bar

use the control points to distort the grid the same way as it is shown below:

Click on the same layer on the bottom part of the layers’ panel on Add layer mask icon and select the Soft Round brush of black color (Opacity 15%)

Paint in the mask to hide the grid’s zones situated near the girl’s arm and around her head.

Set Fill to 74% for this layer and change the Blending mode to Color Burn

Make a copy of the grid layer and use Free Transform (Ctrl+T) command to turn over the copy and place it as on the picture below. The copy’s layer should be placed under the girl’s layer.

Add layer mask for the copy’s layer, the same way we did before and choose the Soft Round brush of black color (Opacity 15%), paint in the mask to hide the grid’s zones situated near the girl’s arm and around her head.

Set the Fill to 36% for this layer and change the Blending mode to Screen

Create a new layer and choose for it the Hard Round brush to represent a spot of grey color which layer should be placed under the girl’s one.

Take after that the Smudge Tool (R) to smudge the spot the same way demonstrated next image:

Create a new layer again and use here the Soft Round brush of black color (Opacity 10%)

The Accidental Older Woman

Young Trendsetters Streak Their Hair With Gray

By Ruth La Ferla

ACTING on an impulse last month, Faran Krentcil dipped her shoulder-length curls into a bathtub filled with Virgin Snow, a pale lavender tint, in the hope, she said, of emerging a “rock ’n’ roll fairy princess.”

Ms. Krentcil, the 28-year old digital director at Nylon magazine, got her wish and then some, her lilac fading within days to an otherworldly gray. A mistake? Sure, but no matter, Ms. Krentcil said. During New York Fashion Week, she stood out like a beacon. “More people took notice,” she said. “I got photographed a lot.”

Thibault Camus/Associated Press Kate Moss shows off her “gray lights” at the launch party for her new line of bags. 

Her color malfunction had placed her, it seemed, in a league with fashion’s bright young things, affluent trendsetters like Daphne Guinness, who alighted, silver-streaked, on Giles Deacon’s runway in Parislast fall, a ringer for Cruella De Vil; Kate Moss, who showed off “gray lights” at a fashion party earlier this year; and Tavi Gevinson, the 13-year-old bloggerand fashion mascot, looking coolly spinsterish in her blue-gray Dutch boy bob during New York Fashion Week.

Also caught up in the silver rush were pop icons like Pink, who showed off gray-tipped strands at the Grammys, and Siobhan Magnus, the “American Idol” contestant, who accessorized recently with a skunk streak and spectacles.

In embracing a tint their mothers would have shunned, such role models are lending gray new cachet, giving shades from ash to ermine an unlikely fashion moment. Now, some say, the trend, which trickled down from the runways of Chanel, Giles Deacon and their rarefied ilk to fashion hot spots around the country, seems poised to go mainstream.

Stephen Jones In Hollywood

STEPHEN JONES is no stranger to a film set - he's worked on the hats for Coco Avant Chanel and Elizabeth  - but now he's become an actor in his own right. The Liverpool-born, London-based milliner has been recruited by Madonna to work on her latest film, W.E., based on the life of King Edward VIII (played by James D'Arcy), and Wallis Simpson (played by Andrea Riseborough).
"Madonna is directing it and she asked me to do the hats for it," he tells us. "And somehow I've ended up starring in it, too."
So, is he nervous? Is he busy learning his lines? "It's too early for me to really tell you anything in detail," he told us coyly. "But really I think I'm more alarmed than anything."
What we do know is that the film is currently shooting in London with Arianne Phillips in charge of costumes.
She's the best there is," says Stephen. "I saw Tom Ford the other day and he told me he couldn't have done A Single Man without her. Then I told her that he'd said that and she almost burst into tears."

Lohan's future on hold until jail, rehab are done

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Lindsay Lohan's future includes a new fashion line, two new movies, some time in jail and another stint in rehab.

The actress was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail and 90 days in a residential substance-abuse program for violating her probation, stemming from two separate 2007 cases of driving under the influence of cocaine and alcohol. She is to surrender and begin her jail sentence July 20. Rehab will follow.

The punishment levied by Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel will keep Lohan from promoting "Machete," the Robert Rodriguez action film due in theaters in September. 20th Century Fox, which is releasing the film, had no comment.

Lohan's jail and rehab sentence will also delay production on "Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story," in which the 24-year-old actress plays the starring role of the famed porn star.

Writer-director Matthew Wilder said after the probation ruling that he and his crew remain "100 percent behind Lindsay."

"We are proud to have this remarkable artist work on our film," he said.

Lohan's sentence may also prevent her from further promoting her new fashion line, 6126. The first items from the 280-piece collection are shipping out to department stores nationwide this month.

Lohan was instrumental in the line's design and marketing plans and is featured in its promotional materials. Her business partner, Kristi Kaylor, did not respond to phone and e-mail messages seeking comment.

Lohan's agent, Nick Styne, declined to comment. Her manager, Jason Weinberg, did not respond to an e-mail request for comment.

Kerry Wallum, a producer with Lucky Films, said Lohan was in negotiations for a role in the upcoming Willie Nelson movie, "The Dry Gulch Kid," and that the production would wait for her if she wanted the part.

"We're behind her," he said. "We'll wait until all of this blows over."

On Wednesday, a judge delayed trial in a lawsuit filed against Lohan until she completes her jail sentence. The case had been scheduled to begin July 27. Both sides have listed Lohan as a potential witness.

A deposition likely to include questions about Lohan's drug use at the time of her 2007 arrest will also be postponed.

Lohan is being sued by Tracie Rice, a passenger in a vehicle Lohan was following in a pre-dawn pursuit that ended in a Santa Monica parking lot. Also suing the actress are two men who were passengers in the vehicle Lohan allegedly commandeered that night, and another man who claimed he had his foot run over.

Judge Revel cited Lohan's conduct after the chase at Tuesday's probation hearing, noting Lohan initially told police someone else was driving.

Revel also chastised Lohan for missing a court hearing in May while at the Cannes Film Festival and repeatedly skipping out on court-mandated, alcohol-education classes. She said Lohan lied about using drugs and tried to blame others for the two driving offenses involved in the original charges.

A tearful Lohan pleaded with the judge before the sentencing, saying she did the best she could to juggle jobs and the court-ordered classes and really tried to comply with the terms of her probation.

"I'm not taking this as a joke," said Lohan, who had an obscenity printed on her left middle finger. "It's my life. It's my career I've worked for my entire life."

Revel said she found the starlet's apology insincere, comparing it to "somebody who cheats and thinks it isn't cheating if she doesn't get caught."

Lohan burst into tears upon hearing the terms of her punishment.

Lohan spent 84 minutes in jail in 2007 after she pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of being under the influence of cocaine and no contest to two counts of driving with a blood-alcohol level above 0.08 percent and one count of reckless driving.

The plea came after a pair of high-profile arrests earlier that year. Lohan was sentenced to three years of probation but had to ask for a yearlong extension in October after she failed to complete her alcohol-education courses on time.

Prosecutor Danette Meyers argued Tuesday that Lohan wasn't taking the charges or her punishment seriously and urged jail time for the actress.

"You have not caught her attention," Meyers told the judge. "I appreciate the tears, but I don't think you've got it."

Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, claimed that the actress had adhered to the spirit of the law, if not the letter.

"She has gotten it together," Holley said. "She changed her conduct and is now in compliance with the court's overall order."

Lohan may serve less than her 90-day sentence, thanks to jail overcrowding and a state program that credits inmates for good behavior, said Los Angeles Sheriff's Department spokesman Steve Whitmore. Nonviolent female misdemeanor offenders typically serve about 25 percent of their sentences, he said.

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AP Entertainment Writer Anthony McCartney and Associated Press Writer Nardine Saad contributed to this report.

 

Karl Lagerfeld's Russian inspiration

Karl Lagerfeld took his inspiration from Russia for the Chanel Couture show in Paris.
Models walked down a specially created runway at the Grand Palais in the French capital - walking out of a lion holding a giant pearl - in shades of maroon, brown, white and pink.
Although not a huge departure from what Chanel is known for - classical, flattering cuts in various tweeds - it was a solid collection, with fur trimmed collars and cuffs teamed with mid-calf boots and seeming inspiration taken from Faberge eggs.
Waistlines were kept high and shoulders boxy, with arms billowing, and as the show progressed, sequins and ornate detailing came in abundance.
The final model to walk down the runway was Karl Lagerfeld's male model of the moment Baptiste Giabiconi, who donned a lion's head mask while wearing the style of suit favoured by the German-born designer - a black trouser and blazer combination worn with a high-necked white shirt.

Fine and Dandy—Cator Sparks

Cator Sparks is a freelance writer and peacock who grew up in the South and now lives in Manhattan—uptown in Harlem. Whether he is riding a camel at the pyramids in Egypt, attending a chic social function, or simply having cocktails with friends at the Beatrice Inn—Mr. Sparks always epitomizes the utmost of wit and elegance. His daring and fearless style make him a true peacock icon...




Mr. Peacock: How would you describe your style?

Cator Sparks: I imagine some people can just say 'dandy', 'grunge' or 'preppy' but I run the gamut. Some mornings I wake up and feel cosy, outdoorsy and pull on a vintage flannel, dark denim and my L.L. Bean duck boots. Other times I feel like an "Arian from Darien" and dress in Ralph, Tim Hamilton and Sperry. But for any evening event I always lean towards a Victoriana edge with an ascot, tie tack, frock coat, cigarette case (my mothers) and a custom Rod Keenan hat.



How old were you when you consciously realized you were a peacock?

I guess I have always known. I remember admiring old family pictures of my great grandfather on his plantation decked out in hunting gear and my grandmother with her legions of boozy boys who surrounded her at social events wearing the most beautiful suits and signet rings.



Who's your style icon—living or deceased?

Diana Vreeland. Period.



Who has influenced your style?

Everything influences my style. The air I breathe, the snap on the street, the news, Harlem, NPR. As for people David Bowie has always been an influence as has the Brawny Man.



Do you have a favored menswear designer or brand?

I am a bit biased because I adore my friend's menswear lines: Tim Hamilton, Loden Dager and Robert Geller. But I also adore Westwood Man, as well as Etro—on the bigger brand front.



What's your favorite item in your entire wardrobe?

My bespoke tuxedo I had made by Duca Sartoria for my 30th birthday. It fits unlike anything else I have ever owned.



Do you archive favorite items in your wardrobe that are past their prime or get rid of them?

That's what my parents house is for! I have amazing rave tees from the early 90's and some great vintage photo print shirts tucked away down there. Most of the Westwood I have bought in the past 10 years I still rotate into my outfits. I don't think I can ever throw any of that out. It is so special to me.



Have you had any sartorial disasters that you can share?

I had the bright idea in 1999 that a 70's look would be fun to experiment with again. I walked into Hermes in bell bottoms, vintage jacket and photo print nylon shirt and nearly got laughed out of the store...



Are there any menswear trends you abhor? Adore?

Abhor: leisure suits/jogging pants out of the gym, tevas

Adore: bow ties, great suits and beautiful shoes



Any item you are looking forward to wearing this holiday season?

I'm looking for more Fair Isle sweaters. Anyone? I want more intoxicating colors in the mix. Pinks! Violet! Emerald! I am also excited to wear my new Penfield coat. It is big, warm and super cosy. It is definitely for my lumberjack look.



What do you think of the current state of mens apparel?

Safe! Thank God the hunter look is hot now because everyone is buying up classic brands like L.L. Bean, Pendelton, Filson and Orvis because they look good, manly, and they last! With the economy the way it is we may have to not only look the part, but pick up an ax and start building our own cabin to hide in.



What's your pet peeve with the way most men dress?

Sloppy. If it has a hole in it, fix it or trash it. And the pants dropping around the tallywhacker area is so irritating and just plain tacky.

Get Fancy for Fall: Accessory Trends from Neiman Marcus

New York – When Neiman Marcus compiles their list of the season's best trends, it's time to sit up and take some style notes. Whether or not your fall budget can accommodate a new pair of leopard print Louboutin stilettos, the key is knowing to buy animal print-anything. It's as essential in your wardrobe as a little black dress.

Here's a few more important Fall 2010 trends highlighted at Neiman Marcus' latest accessories preview on Thursday, May 13 in New York:

Military influences. From army green to epaulettes, brass buttons and chunky boots with camouflage prints, tough military details are still going strong.

Fur. A controversial material, yet designers can't seem to get enough of it. Go for the faux if your conscience and your wallet preclude purchasing the real thing. Look for fur-trimmed booties, curly astrakhan-style fur purses and "Nanook of the North" fur vests.

Lace. Leave it to the European designers to give us the best takes on lace, whether it's a spectacular lace print rubber rain boot by Valentino (could soggy weather be more fashionable?) or a delicate Victorian-esque lace bootie by Dior.

Feathers. Manolo Blahnik's sophisticated d'Orsay sandals flutter with feathers, while ostrich plumes look luxe on everything from a Lanvin handbag to an exclusive-to-Neiman's feather stole by Ilana Wolf.

A wardrobe of boots. That's right, not a pair, but a full wardrobe of boots are necessary for fall. Why? Because there are too many fantastic pairs to choose from, from tall wedge boots by Chanel and Marni to Alexander Wang's anything-but-boring flat boots with a killer sculptured heel. And Givenchy is still making splurge-worthy buckled booties that are guaranteed to be on every fashion editor's must-have list for fall.

The structured handbag. Bulky hobo bags are banished and sleek is chic with these proper purses.

Pearls. Conservative, boring pearls are a thing of the past with chunky, layered designs by Vera Wang, Alexis Bittar and Lanvin. But the best pearls, mixing edgy black chain links with the pale glossy baubles, are Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel, though any mixed-media pearl concoction can work, too.

Emerson Fittipaldi endorses TW Steel watch brand

Emerson Fittipaldi endorses TW Steel watch brand



TW Steel, the Dutch-based international watch brand specializing in oversized timepieces, announced at the ‘Bahrain Grand Prix’ that Brazilian racing legend, Emerson Fittipaldi, is to become a Global Brand Ambassador.



Additionally, TW Steel has announced that to celebrate the association, it now plans to produce a TW Steel Emerson Fittipaldi watch the design of which will feature direct input by Emerson himself.



Present at the Bahrain International Circuit to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Formula One World Championship, Fittipaldi, the 1972 and 1974 F1 Drivers Champion, was unveiled to the assembled international motorsport media as the latest ambassador for ‘The Watch in Steel’.



“We are incredibly proud and excited to have someone of Emerson Fittipaldi’s iconic stature associated with TW Steel,” commented Stewart Bain, TW Steel’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Emerson has a real energy about him that’s incredibly infectious. When we first introduced him to TW Steel he was so enthusiastic about the product we knew we wanted to partner with him immediately. We’re looking forward to working with him both as a brand ambassador but also as a commercial partner.



“With that in mind we will liaise with Emerson to design and produce a watch baring his name – something I’m sure fans of both his and TW Steel will embrace as a unique and exceptional timepiece. The fact that he has never been involved in such a personal design project before is a testament to not only his belief in TW Steel, but also his desire to offer a product that truly reflects the values that made him a legend on the race track and so popular off it.”



On his association with TW Steel Emerson Fittipaldi remarked; “I am naturally very excited to become a global brand ambassador for TW Steel. They boast a tremendous collection of watches and I’m obviously thrilled to be working with them to design a signature Emerson Fittipaldi edition. Watches are something I’ve always had an interest in but to be given the opportunity to work with TW Steel and create my own is very special. I look forward to sharing this project as it develops and representing TW Steel around the world.”



The 63-year-old from Sao Paulo, Brazil, retains his worldwide popularity courtesy of his enduring passion and enthusiasm for his sport.



Following his success in Formula One, Fittipaldi enjoyed similar levels of success competing in North America. A two-time Indy 500 Champion, his triumphs coming in 1989 and 1993, Emerson also captured the 1989 CART Championship for Team Penske.



Details of the TW Steel Emerson Fittipaldi watch will be announced in due course. TW Steel will maintain a continued presence in Formula One this season as the ‘Official Timing Partner’ to the Renault F1 Team – part of a three-year relationship announced last October.



TW Steel, celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2010, continues to develop and lead the oversized watch market. A family-owned company, headed by 27-year-old Chief Executive Officer, Jordy Cobelens, ‘The Watch in Steel’, has emerged as an innovative, bold lifestyle brand – now available in over 50 countries worldwide.

Divos Live

El Museo del Barrio's spring gala had a slightly different tenor this year, and his name was Plácido Domingo. The Spanish superstar singer flew in from the West Coast, where he's in dress rehearsals for the Los Angeles Opera's production of Wagner's Die Walküre, to be honored by the Upper East Side museum.

"Silence is the most precious thing," Domingo mused amid a noisy swirl of fans and photographers inside Cipriani 42nd Street. There wasn't much of it for him this night, of course, between all the obligatory chitchat and the acceptance speech he made later. The evening's golden-voiced headliner (along with his co-honoree, artist Tony Bechara) helped the museum raise more than a million dollars. Supporters shelled out for Judith Ripka jewelry and luxury vacations in Acapulco and Puerto Rico, with the room pausing noticeably to appreciate the elder-statesmen moment that occurred when Oscar de la Renta introduced Domingo at the dais.

"It's nice to be among my people, no question about it," de la Renta told us down at ground level. He couldn't be tempted to stay for dessert, though. No matter: Don Oscar's handlers tapped Christian Cota to fill his seat before the legendary designer's half-eaten scallops had even been cleared. Joked Cota: "I was tempted to take a bite, for inspiration."

Browse > Home / Fashion Features, Fashion Show / Spring 2010 Fashion Week Presentation Spring 2010 Fashion Week Presentation

New York Fashion Week (September 12, 2009) – Stacey Bendet once again brings her work to life with the launch of alice + olivia’s spring 2010 collection. This season the innovative designer will transform a raw gallery space in New York City’s meatpacking district into a live rock concert scene featuring a performance by French girl band Plastiscines and styled by Stacey’s longtime friends Anda and Masha.

Following the success of the past themed presentations “alice in wonderland”, “breakfast in bed”, “hippy queen” and Mick Rock photo gallery at alice + olivia’s Bryant Park Store, Stacey once again spins a stylish tale through the music of the Plastiscines, enlisting the band to perform and promote the playful mood of the collection. Both the band and the runway models, posing as adoring fans, will showcase the designers’ spring looks.

Stacey’s inspiration for her spring 2010 collection was “the power of the female”. She wanted to represent girls “predicating sexuality, cleverness and charm” by combining influence from all the women who influence her every day. Keeping her feminine side in mind, she set about to create a collection she describes as “playful with an edge”. The designer often credits her line as catering to every kind of woman; creating clothes that are meant to make a woman feel both sexy and sweet. After seeing the Plastiscines’ “Barcelona” video, Stacey decided that there was no better way to bring her spring collection to life than with a performance by the band. The band exudes a “candy punk vibe” that is in tune with alice + olivia’s cleverly unique style.

Chic structured dresses in pale pinks, purples and neutrals are mixed with the brand’s traditional black and white colors. Small floral prints, embellished tops and structured jackets with cut out details define the flirty and inventive collection. alice + olivia will also showcase their basics line featuring t-shirts and button-downs in soft, butter-like fabrics, linens and metallics. This season alice + olivia also unveils their latest collaboration with the jewelry line Erickson Beamon and their continued partnership with Payless, featuring fashion-forward footwear for spring.

Mod Metal by GUESS

One thing that rarely goes out of style is a good jewellery watch. Fashion giant GUESS is no stranger to all things shiny and edgy, and there’s no wondering why their fans never die down. The latest addition to their timepiece collection, Mod Heavy Metal is the perfect number for ladies who want a statement piece without going overboard.

The Mod Heavy Metal from GUESS Watches features a polished silver case, decorated and edged with crystals. With straps made out of chains, it finds the right balance between feminine and masculine elements. The minimal rectangular case also has a silver dial, and is complimented even further by a sparkly crystal embellished case. Darn sexy, we say.

What we like the most about the Mod Heavy Metal would be its versatility – it’s just perfect for the corporate workplace, dinner meet-ups, after parties, formal events and more. Prices begin at RM479 and are already available to the public.

.First lady wears blue Soronen gown to state dinner

Michelle Obama chose a shimmery-blue gown for the state dinner Wednesday night honoring Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala. It had a one-shoulder silhouette, similar to the one Mrs. Obama wore to her husband's inaugural balls.

The dress was by Peter Soronen. It's the fourth gown by the designer the first lady has worn.

Soronen said he knew the corset-style gown, complete with lace-up back, was being considered for this lavish event that drew about 200 people, including celebrities Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez. But, he added, he didn't know for sure until she stepped out on the president's arm.

"In some ways, it's more exciting not to know and just wait for the photo," Soronen said.

"It's a clever, memorable, sophisticated choice," said Avril Graham, executive fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar. "It's one of my favorites that's she's worn. It's all so right, so picture-perfect right."

Graham said she particularly liked the cobalt color, which stood out against the red carpet and the White House background.

Deborah Lloyd, creative director of Kate Spade, says women are inspired by Mrs. Obama's fashion choices because they are "soft, feminine and modern."

Spring Awakening

Early on last night at the Lincoln Center Institute's Junior Spring Benefit, all the pieces seemed to be in place for a charity rager. At least one guest had called in a "doctor's appointment" for the next morning, and the venue—the Hudson Hotel, which co-sponsored the event with Valentino—was supplying extra-large Champagne flutes. "They want to get us waaasted!" reckoned Nina Freudenberger.



But the interior designer and most of the other committee members kept it together, if only because seemingly every other one of them needed to be stage-ready the next day. Zoe Kazan, currently starring in A Behanding in Spokane, was cuddled up on a couch with her boyfriend, Paul Dano; a seat over were Mamie Gummer and her fiancé, Benjamin Walker, who's playing the lead in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. And if you're Lily Rabe, who's currently in rehearsals with Al Pacino for the Shakespeare in the Park production of The Merchant of Venice, you probably don't want to be battling a hangover at work.



Proceeds from the first-time event benefit the educational arm of Lincoln Center, which nurtures the sort of creativity Rabe and most of her fellow ticket-sellers (including designer Lyn Devon and photographer Frances Tulk-Hart) have been fortunate enough to cultivate more or less on their own. "As someone who struggled with math and science, I'm grateful for the arts education I had," noted Rabe, who majored in theater at Northwestern. Doubtless Whitney Port and Lindsay Lohan, also in attendance, would have echoed that sentiment.

—Darrell Hartman