Hard to believe this gorgeous young woman is a mother of 3 young boys! Gabrielle is one of my favorite Phoenix models because she’s beautiful and sweet inside and out! Take a few minutes to meet this FORD/Robert Black Agency model-mommy below…

1. When did you start modeling? When my oldest sons where 2 & 4 years old, so it was 2004. I did my first hair show in 2004, but after that I did tons of photo shoots with traveling & local photographers. My first designer fashion show was with VMarie & Stash Boutique, it was for Sonoran Spotlight Magazine in 2007.
2. What’s your favorite part of modeling? Runway, print, etc. and why? Actually all of it. When walking the runway I get to spend time with my fashion friends. When doing a photo shoot it’s always something different! Meeting new people or helping come up with awesome ideas. I just love wearing the fabulous clothes I get to wear just doing my job!
3. What do you do when you’re not working the runway or camera? I am a stay at home mother. I get to wake everyone up for school, drive them around, clean house, run errands, grocery shop, be mommy and taking care of my 16 month old youngest son. Also, I love sewing! It’s just a hobby, it might become more later down the road, but I have been sewing for about 5 years. I know my way around drawing & sewing patterns. My Nanae, Sara Adame, was a painter, designer and she sews until this day. I’m sure I get those talents from her.
4. How has motherhood changed your modeling career or perspective on your career? My life is dedicated to my family first, so modeling is just something I get to enjoy. For me it’s not really about the money made or the traveling done.  Like stated before I really just love clothes! So what’s better than getting to enjoy them and wear them!?!
5. Where’s your favorite places to shop locally? In all honesty, I don’t get much me-time to shop! But when I do go shopping it’s Fry’s, Walmart, Target… LOL!! I have three sons!!

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Scottsdale Fashion Square, 4500 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ  602-337-6000, www.barneys.com

The much anticipated grand opening of Barneys New York is just around the corner. October 15th, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. to be exact! Opening day for the Manhattan-based luxury emporium kicks off with complimentary champagne to toast the first and ONLY Barneys New York in Arizona. Barneys’ very own fashion icon, creative director Simon Doonan, will also be in attendance at the event.

HELLO FABULOUS!

Barneys New York features the top women’s designer collections from Balenciaga, Derek Lam, Dries van Noten, Givenchy, Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, The Row, a shop for Valextra fine leather goods, and expansive jewelry and accessory areas with offerings from Linda Lee Johnson, Sharon Khazzam, Mark Davis and Munnu, among many others.

HELLO SHOE HEAVEN!

5,000 square feet of the store is devoted to women’s shoes alone, with offerings in the spacious salon from Alaïa, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Christian Louboutin, Givenchy, Lanvin, and YSL, among many others.

HELLO BEAUTY!

Cosmetics, skincare and fragrances, home to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle among many other exclusive offerings from Byredo, Cire Trudon, Serge Lutens, 3 LAB, By Terry, T. le Clerc and Dr. Sebagh will be on the lower level.

HELLO TRENDS!

Barneys CO-OP, the wayward offspring of Barneys New York, features contemporary apparel, shoes, and accessories from emerging designers and an extensive selection of denim in an industrial style environment that breaks from the store’s more refined, upscale atmosphere. The women’s lines in CO-OP will include Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Current/Elliott, among many others

1 comment permalink |  4:00 AM |  10.9.2009 | 

Illustrations by Susan Di Staulo

Just got this email. If you want to learn how to draw or just see Susan working her magic, check this out…
SUSAN DI STAULO’S FASHION DRAWING DEMONSTRATION OCT. 15, 2009, drawing from live fashion models at
Scottsdale Fashion Square, 3 p.m. (palm court, downstairs between the escalators).

Fashion designer, educator, and fashion illustrator- Di Staulo brings her unique talents to the public in this one time only FREE event.
Sign up to win a free complimentary, one on one,  2 hour design critique and instruction worth 150.00! We look forward to seeing you there!!

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Pre-shop Barneys New York at www.barneys.com. The Grand Opening on October 15th is sure to be fabulously crazy! What will be your first purchase from Barneys New York?

0 comments permalink |  6:00 AM |  10.8.2009 |