Want To Be My Assistant At Fashion Houston?

In October, I'm covering all the action at Fashion Houston! It's Oct 10-13 - four nights of runway shows by designers from Houston and around the world! It's a big job, and I need help!! And it will be even more fun for me to be able to share the experience with you! If you want to go...keep reading. If not, stop reading now!

There are 4 passes - one for each night. Who gets to go? Anyone who is/has been a model, intern, assistant for me, been a client* of Imagine or Sarah Shah, or has bought a copy of Dress Yourself Skinny by Sept 11 can apply (see below for a full description). Here’s how it works:

You’ll be my assistant for the evening and help take photographs, videos and live blog/tweet/facebook during the event. You get to see the runway shows, meet the designers in the green room, check out the VIP lounges, and even get a glimpse back stage to see what goes on behind the scenes. You might even get a picture on the red carpet!

Here’s how to apply. Create some behind the scenes commentary of your life or a recent event along with pictures (5 max) or a video (2 mins max). Submit LINKS to the pics or video along with your commentary and the following info by September 11, 2011.

Here’s the info to include with your submital:

Your Name:
Age (must be over 21):
Cell phone number:
Email address:
Your preferred date(s) October 10, 11, 12 or 13:
Confirmation that you are available to be at the Wortham Center in Houston on your preferred day from 4:30 to 10:00 pm:
State whether you are/have been a client, model, intern or assistant with us:
Your Behind-The-Scenes commentary:
LINKS to your pictures (max 5) or video (max 2 mins): (LINKS only, my email box is too small for full videos or big pictures, so upload them to your face book page, flicker, youtube...whatever and send me the links)

To apply, submit the required materials and info by facebook to www.facebook.com/DressYourselfSkinny or by email to Sarah@SarahShah.com. All submittals must be received by 9:00 pm on September 11, 2001. Incomplete submittals will not be considered.

P.S. - You are a client, model, assistant or intern of Imagine/Sarah Shah if you have been my private client for image, tv, or other areas; hired me to speak to your group; attended a workshop; purchased the book Dress Yourself Skinny, been a model in my tv segments or fashion shows, or have been my intern or assistant in any of those activities.

Thanks you so much for applying!! I'll contact the winners and post their names on the Dress Yourself Skinny facebook page by September 30.

La Prairie Field Test (Part 6 -Week 13)

It's Week 18 of the La Prairie Field Test. I've used up the last of the White Caviar face serum and cream since the last post. The White Caviar serum lasted through week 9 and the cream lasted through Week 13. Since then, I've continued to use sunscreen to keep new spots from forming along with my usual skincare. In the meantime, friends, family and clients have continued to comment on how good my skin looks and how much more even it has become.

La Prairie has generously sent another batch of White Caviar face serum and cream…so the field test continues! I used it last night...and man, my face is super smooth again. How do you do that La Prairie? I’ll be back with an update in a couple weeks.

If you've missed any of the sesies, here are links to the rest of the posts in the La Prairie Field Test

Part I - The Products
Part II - The Canvas
Part III – First Week of The Test
Part IV – Day 8 Update
Part V – Day 38 Update
Part VI - Week 13

Bad Clothes Made Good

You've heard it a million times - a tailor is a critical element of a great wardrobe. Here are some examples of "bad clothes" that were given new love and life by a tailor.

"Pleather" Pants

These pleather pants were cute and fit well, but they were way too hot to wear in Houston. We collaborated with our tailor to turned them in to super hot shorts.

Our tailor cut off the pant legs, added a triangle gusset of extra fabric on the outside of each leg so they had a fashionable shape and made a cuff at the hem. Now the shorts are flattering and fit perfectly. Perfect to keep her cool in the summer heat.

Way Too Big Denim

This jacket and shorts were WAYYYY to big.

The jacket got a major overhaul - the front pockets were moved up and the hem was shortened, vertical pleats were added to the front and back to take in the volume in the sides, the sleves were made smaller and three pleats were added to shorten the sleeve to 3/4 length. The shorts just got minor adjustments - they were shortened and cuffs added to the hem. These have become regular basics in her wardrobe that she wears all the time.

Over-Sized Shirt

The red and white striped shirt is way to big and has some unflattering elements...but it has lots of potential.

Our tailor removed the collar and changed the neckline to a v-neck, took in the sides, shortened the sleeves to 3/4 length, and shortened the shirt to a more flattering length.

How about you? What are your ideas for changing or transforming things from your closet? Post or link to your projects so we can appreciate what you've done.

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Spa Sirens (TM), Calling Out The Cool And The Current In The World Of Resorts And Spas

I am so excited to be a part of The Spa Sirens! We are a collaboration of three experts in beauty, fashion and travel who travel the spa and resort world to seek out and spread the word about the latest in spa and resort experiences. The Sirens are Renae Virata (travel and fashion, WeareverTheWeather.com), Sarah Shah (fashion and image, SarahShah.com), and Stacey Adair (beauty, RadiantYouMagazine.com). We'll calling out the cool and the current in spas and resorts - treatments, amenities and locations that are unique, new, effective or interesting.

We're kicking off on August 17, 2011 at the Spa Waterway in The Woodlands. If you'd like to come along, we'll be chronicling our positive experiences on twitter (hashtag #spasirens), facebook and in each of our blogs. You're invited to share your experiences, favorite treatments/locations and ask any questions along the way.

Here's more about each of the Sirens and where to find us online:

Renae Virata, Blogger and Head Travelista
A Travelista at heart, Renae is the founder of the travel and fashion website WeareverTheWeather.com. She loves searching out fun destinations and shopping for travel attire and products. When she’s not collecting stamps in her passport, she’s taking up a new outdoor sport, tinkering with her sewing machine or reading a trashy novel on the beach.
e-Mail: Renae@WeareverTheWeather.com
Online Presence:
· Website & Blog www.WeareverTheWeather.com (10,000+ unique online visits per month)
· Twitter: www.twitter.com/WTWBlog
· Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WeareverTheWeather

Stacey Adair, Beauty Insider and Creator of Radiant You Magazine
Stacey is always on the search for new and innovative beauty products and medi-spa treatments. A beauty junkie since she could hold a tube of lip gloss, she loves to seek out new beauty finds around the world. She’s also the founder of Radiant You Magazine.
Phone: (832) 725-4252, e-Mail: Editor@RadiantYouMagazine.com
Online Presence:
· Spa and Beauty Magazine Website & Blog: www.RadiantYouMagazine.com
· Twitter: www.twitter.com/RadiantYouMag
· Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RadiantYouMagazine

Sarah Shah, Image & TV Expert, Speaker and Author
Sarah delivers entertaining, real and revolutionary image wisdom in the closet and on TV. She is always on the hunt for new beauty treatments and fashion items to share.
Phone: (617) 501-8055, e-Mail: Sarah@SarahShah.com
Online & Media Presence
· National & Regional TV (40+ appearances)
· Website & Blog: www.sarahshah.com (Klout Score: 50+)
· Twitter: www.twitter.com/sarahshah (2400+followers)
· Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarah.shah1 and www.facebook.com/dressyourselfskinny (1000+ visitors per month)
· YouTube: www.YouTube.com/SarahShahTV (5000+ views)