MRS. SIZZLE THINKS RU ENNINFUL IS SUPER CHIC. BEST PART IS, HE DOESNT KNOW IT!
I asked Stefano Tonchi, the editor in chief of W magazine, to talk about Edward: "Edward is one of the most talented image-makers in the world. He is also one of the funniest and most creative people I have ever met. His enthusiasm for fashion and magazines is contagious. I call him “the sunshine in my life" because he can always see the positive side of things, the half full glass and never the half empty. That does not mean that he excepts mediocrity. He constantly strives for excellence but with culture and respect for others."
The men in Carolyn Murphy's life
OK, I admit. I have a girl crush on Carolyn Murphy and it started when she sat with my dog Gus for a shoot…on a truck…my truck…for the cover of Australian Vogue! I knew I liked her immediately because she liked dogs…lots of dogs.
Shayan Asgharnia and the dogs of RESCUE FROM THE HART
Rescue From The Hart is a 501c3 non profit Los Angeles dog rescue dedicated to saving abandoned and abused animals from local shelters and the streets and ultimately finding them loving forever homes. We are known for their viral rescue videos and stories of saving severely abused/neglected dogs and giving them all they need to go on to live a happy and healthy life.
We all know how obsessed Mrs. Sizzle is with a dog in a car and Jenny Risher's photos fit the bill
IBARIONEX PERELLO AND HIS AFFINITY FOR DOGS
As a Feature Shoot fan, I am always surprised by the fabulous talent I come across, one discovery being Ibarionex Perello, a famed photographer, lecturer and professor. I asked him his relationship to taking photos of dogs and this is what he shared, "I have always loved dogs. After I left for college, I was without a dog for years and it wasn't until my wife and I moved into our first house that I was able to have a dog in my life again. I think having dogs has made me that much more sensitive to them as subjects as I walk the street making my images. They are real unique characters and it’s that personality that often draws me to photograph them.
CLOTHING DESIGNER BRANDON MAXWELL AND HIS FABULOUS FRENCH BULLDOG STELLA AT HOME IN NEW YORK
I went to visit the fabulous Brandon Maxwell a few weeks ago in his NYC digs. Stylist to Lady Gaga, clothing designer and magazine editor, this man had it going on with his dog. I asked him a few q's and this is what I got.
Wildlandia wants us to know how to keep your white sheets white with dogs
"I get asked this question a lot (especially on Instagram), so I thought it was time I formally addressed the whole how do you keep white sheets white with dogs sleeping in your bed – question. I’ll share my secret, though you may already know it." Nicole Lee of WILDLANDIA
Pretty in Pink
What does Jackie O', Molly Ringwald and your dog have in common? They all look pretty in pink! This fabulous color looks radiant on both pet and owner. Check out these pink products for your pooch from K9 Couture Co, Penn & Pooch, and Yark. While Reppeto and Dior serves up fashion for you in our favorite shades of pink!
Mrs. Sizzle loves a dog in a sweater
Dogs need a little extra fur sometimes so here are some great ideas of ways to keep them warm. Mungo and Maud, Ruby Rufus and Mr. Soft Top let Mrs. Sizzle test drive and keep the sweaters. Lucky us! We pulled in a few more to round out the bunch and we are in love with them all! Howie Guja arrived for the canine playdate and photographed our neighborhood dogs and some beauties that are up for adoption. Please, always consider adopting a dog if you are looking for a new furry friend.
TIM BARBER GREW UP WITH ANIMALS
And here is Tim with his family circa 1983. His first pet was Jonah, a black Labrador. Since then animals have creeped into Tim's pictures now and then.
CATHERINE LEDNER GREW UP IN AN "ANIMAL HOUSE"
I have always been a fan of Catherine Ledner's work, particularly her book ANIMAL HOUSE. Here are some questions I posed to the photographer:
Did you have animals growing up?
Yes! As a family we had many pets. When I was very young, we had a Springer Spaniel named Light bulb, because of the light bulb shaped marking on one of her eyes. We then had a Cocker Spaniel named Snoopy, named after my favorite cartoon character at the time. Later we had a chocolate Labrador named Tasha, not sure how she got that name. For smaller critters, we had a bevy: rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, fish and turtles. My mom and dad are definitely animal people. Thank goodness they indulged my two brothers and I in our love of animals.
MICHAEL SANDERS SNEAKS A DOG PHOTO HERE AND THERE
As Michael puts it, "The old showbiz adage: "Never work with Children and Animals" has to do with the unpredictability and difficulty in controlling such energetic and wondrous beings...but the trick is to appreciate and accept their wildness and beauty and capture it as it unfolds, to allow for the spontaneity of lie and then it's a breeze!
IRENE ALBRIGHT HAS A FASHION LIBRARY AND A FASHION DOG NAMED GUS
Irene Albright is a fashion DYNAMO. Amy Lombard and I had the pleasure of visiting the library the other day to get a tour and a few licks from Gus! What an impressive place. Irene shares, "After working as a stylist for 20 years and desperately seeking wardrobe for a shoot, I decided to build my own showroom; a safe haven for all my friends who were stylists to pull their shoots." The Albright Fashion Library, since opening in 1990, has expanded and evolved into a resource for the industry’s top stylists, magazine editors and costume designers.
REMEMBERING LARRY SULTAN ON VALENTINE'S DAY
I found this Valentine’s card in my files recently; I used to receive them every year from my old friend Larry Sultan. Larry passed away in 2009 and it rocked me. The last time I spoke to him, we shared stories of our cancers and the Indian nurse that he saw in New York. I miss that dear man, so I wanted to share this with you all - a bit belated, Valentine-wise, but close enough!
MY FRIENDS AT HOUNDWORTHY ARE AT IT AGAIN THIS TIME WITH THEIR FIRST VIDEO SERIES. CHECK IT OUT!
Man this was fun to get! That wacky guy Morgan and his fun loving partner Jo are making more noise with their energetic brand. Morgan emailed me yesterday to share the news about the new Houndworthy video - one of many to come!
SWEET EDIE SIZZLE GOT HER PORTRAIT DONE BY MISS BOXWOOD
Do we not LOVE instagram? I came across these delightful illustrations and had to share. Linda Kocur is an illustrator, designer, and principal of Miss Boxwood—a hand-crafted paper goods company. Her studio is managed by two very demanding Basset Hounds and
a Welsh Terrier with a personality disorder.
DEEP BREEDING: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN PLATON AND CHARLOTTE STOCKDALE FOR GARAGE MAGAZINE
I first worked with PLATON many years ago for Esquire magazine. It was a boxing story that we cast at Gleason's gym and I will never forget Platon's intense focus while working on this job. So when I came across this brilliant story in Garage Magazine, it was no surprise to me that is was a PLATON project. As he so aptly recalls, "This project was an extraordinary experience. For me it was a celebration of the relationship between human beings and animals. Having all these beautiful dogs in my studio changed the dynamic immensely with all the models I was privileged to work with. In many cases, the dogs needed reassurance and were timid in front of the light. The models suddenly found themselves nurturing and supporting these lovely animals in their moment of vulnerability. The end result has soul, humility and sincerity. You can see it in all the model’s eyes in each image. They are nothing but perfectly authentic.
MRS. SIZZLE IS OBSESSED WITH MARTIN USBORNE'S DOGS IN CARS SERIES
I first came across this series at AIPAD NY 2014. I was undone on every level - the emotion, the cinematic lighting, the DOGS. I was lucky enough to have met Martin the next day before her returned to England.