JESS BONHAM SHOOTS A DOG AND NOT NECESSARILY THE KIND YOU THINK!
I spotted these fun hot dogs on Feature shoot shot for The Gourmand by Jess Bonham, styling by Julian Ganio, food styling by Peta O'Brian, and custom dog coats designed by Paul Smith, using fabrics from his SS15 collection.
DOG SHOW OR FASHION SHOW - JOHN HUBA SHARES HIS NATIONAL DOG SHOW PICS WITH MRS. SIZZLE
"I’ve always been fascinated by dog show people and their culture. While on a shoot for Ralph Lauren, one of the dog trainers asked me if I would like a ticket for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. I jumped at the opportunity to go and rolled into Madison Square Garden with my camera in hand.
MRS SIZZLE, THE DOGIST AND FOUND MY ANIMAL JOINED TOGETHER IN A PHOTO SHOOT. ADOPTING IS CHIC.
It was hot and we had a job to do yesterday. The ASPCA had asked if we could photograph some of their current dogs up for adoption. These beauties are all available right now and need your help. Imagine how good it will feel to see a tail wagging. There is nothing more fashionable than a chic new dog especially in Adopt October. To inquire about adoption call: 212-876-7700 extension 4120 or visit the shelter at 424 East 92nd Street in NYC.
MRS. SIZZLE HITS THE SLOPES WITH THESE ASPEN CHIC FINDS
Ready to hit the slopes but the closest you have to fresh powder are the hills of Central Park? Just because Aspen is a long way from Manhattan does not mean you can't be wintertime chic! Check out these fleece and wooly pics to keep you warm while navigating the (park) slopes of New York City.
MRS. SIZZLE WANTS YOU TO KNOW HOW TAKE A BRILLIANT PHOTO OF YOUR PET
1. Keep it simple.
Simple = Chic. Simple, uncluttered backgrounds result in great pet photos! This puts all of the attention on your precious pet, which, let’s be honest, is what we really want to see.
Add interest with color: Colorful blankets, walls, rugs and toys, as well as geometric shapes and unexpected textures, are the perfect way to brighten up a photo and in turn will make your subject, aka your precious pet, POP.
HO, HO, HOLD ON...IS THAT MRS. SIZZLE WE SEE ACCOMPANYING JEFF MERMELSTEIN AT SANTACON AND BARK BOX #MRSSIZZLESANTACON
SantaCon NYC is a strange yet spectacular display of holiday spirit to behold, sort of like the North Pole’s biggest outdoor party ever! Put dogs and Bark Box in the mix and you got Santa "Claws". Behold the glad doggie tidings and fun that was had by all, especially Jeff and the dog's owners!
ARNE SVENSON'S CHEWED UP DOG TOYS ARE RIGHT UP MRS. SIZZLE'S ALLEY
My dear friend Laurie Kratochvil sent me this marvelous book to peek at. My first reaction as a dog owner was pure glee and fascination; but the more I looked at the pictures and the way the objects are photographed, they became a tad sad and that's what I love about them. I am even more in awe after hearing what Arne Svenson had to say about the work!
WILDEBEEST IS NOT A SCARY ANIMAL BUT A LEASH THAT MRS. SIZZLE LOVES
Check these out! Amy Lombard and I did and they are BEYOND. Wildebeest's leashes & collars were named after Fort Funston, the beloved ocean-side dog park in the company's home city of San Francisco. Made locally in the Bay Area, they're designed to look great through everyday activities such as walking & playing! Strut your stuff with these wonderful leads.
LUIS VENEGAS HAS A DOG NAMED PERRI THAT HE WANTED TO SHARE WITH MRS. SIZZLE
Luis Venegas is my idol! When I was starting my site, both Donald Robertson and Inez asked me, "Do you know Luis?". Well now I do and I am in awe. Like-minded and chic, here is a bit about the man and his dog Perri, and the new magazine, "The Printed Dog".
MRS. SIZZLE GETS YOU MARCHING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WITH SOME MILITARY INSPIRED FASHION FOR DOGS AND HIPSTERS ALIKE
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when the gloves come off and the claws come out. Yes, you guessed it, the upcoming battle that is holiday shopping season. So here at Mrs. Sizzle, we have rounded up our favorite picks to help you and your doggy not only stay chic, but also be armed for battle at that next 50% off sale.
MRS SIZZLE AND SOPHIE GAMAND TOOK A TRIP TO BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER TO MAKE MORE #PITBULLFLOWERPOWER
Sophie Gamand is an animal lover, photographer, and animal activist extraordinaire.
I was lucky enough to be along for the ride last week in Brookhaven Long Island, a town that I live in and one that has a very special need which Sophie could fulfill - Pit Bull awareness - by extending her series "Flower Power, Pit Bulls of the Revolution". We visited the Brookhaven Animal Shelter, with Ashley Boyd at the helm, and over two days, Sophie was able to photograph more than 50 dogs. I was in awe!
WHAT SHOULD I CHEW ON WHEN I AM BORED, MY DOG ASKED?
So between the controversy with raw hide and the smell of Bullie breath (you all know what that means!), I had to reach out to someone in the know! Alanna Heiss had told me about this brilliant vet out of Philadelphia who is an expert on all things holistic and good for animals! I was perplexed - Bullie sticks, pig feet, antlers, which is it!! Natasha Kassell's reply was this!
MRS. SIZZLE LOVES A CHIC DOG PORTRAIT IN PLATINUM BY CAMERAWORK STUDIO
Tricia Rosenkilde from Camerawork Studio reached out to me to present her gorgeous platinum portraits of animals. Her own dog, Katie, came from a kill shelter in Georgia; she was originally found in the woods with her three sisters, living in an old wood pile with no food. The puppies all found wonderful homes when they were brought up to New Jersey by Eleventh Hour Rescue.
The 60's Roundup
Holiday party season is coming up and we have exhausted the red and green sparkly dresses that everyone likes to wear to these shindigs! We at Mrs. Sizzle have decided to throw it back to a time when people really knew how to party fashionably: the 60s! Check out these chic yet mod outfits for you and your dog to entertain in!
MRS. SIZZLE FOUND SALLY MUIR ON FACEBOOK DOING THE DAILY DOG
I so adore Sally's work and this is what she had to say about it! "I got into painting dogs accidentally. I used to paint my children over and over and then the dogs crept in. Then the dogs took over and people started commissioning more dogs than people! I do still paint people as well and sometimes, people and dogs together."
HEIDI LENDER AND HER FABULOUS DOG, BUBBA, GO PLACES TOGETHER
"Bubba, Bichon-Shih Tzu, age 7-1/2, Taurus (like me), constant companion, photo muse, self-portrait partner. A gypsy by nature (or maybe that's me), road-trip navigator and shotgun-rider on three cross-country trips, favors motel hallways and elevators, lives part-time in Uruguay, afraid of horses and cats, loves chorizo. He's featured in three of my photo series (so far) and can often be found modeling on my instagram feed."
STEVEN MACKINNEY IS SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL THINGS INCLUDING HIS RESCUE DOG HENRY
Steven Mackinney is part owner of Brydges Mackinney, an agency which represents photographers, art directors, film makers, stylists and set designers. He shared with me this fabulous rescue story of his dog Henry.
HOW TO GET BY AS A DOG IN THE DARK POST DAY LIGHT SAVINGS
Ever wonder how the farmers felt about daylight savings? I don't know about you but that "extra hour" is screwing with my internal clock! You know whose clock it's not affecting? Your dog’s! And when doggy wants to go out at 5pm and it's pitch black outside, you're going to need to be able to see! We at Mrs. Sizzle have the solution to help you see the light with these reflecting ideas for both poochies and people alike!