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thats what i thought. it looks sloppy
I have the necklace too, never take it off. Didn't get the Roseark one though because it was too expensive, but bought an Etsy replica instead
me to!! i love love love it! the new blog is great at least we are hearing from her again...the format/ layout could be better though.fashionmuse
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new interview, its really interesting (read the rest- http://www.smashboxstudios.com/yello/?p=5478)
SB: Let’s start with some background information. Where were you born? Where did you grow up?
I was born back east in Stamford, Connecticut but moved out here when I was a kid (around ten years old) and I grew up in Los Angeles. So, I’m an LA girl.
SB: And how would you describe your styling aesthetic?
I really like clean lines and very polished, manicured looks – but with some kind of accessory or jacket that adds a twist. Think ‘ladies that lunch…with edge;’ uptown meets downtown; that kind of stuff. But I wouldn’t say I have one particular look that I like. I like it all.
SB: And how did you get into the fashion industry? What would you say your ‘big break’ was?
I went to FIDM to study Fashion Design. But I’ve been working in the fashion industry in some way, shape or form for as long as I can remember. Whether it was in retail or on sets doing PA stuff for films and music videos, I’ve been working forever getting my foot in the door; meeting this person and that person.
The whole celebrity styling thing actually came about when my boyfriend told me to come out to lunch with some of his friends. I was like ‘Ughhh, I don’t want to go out to lunch with your friends.’ But it turned out that one of those people was best friends with Jessica Paster, a stylist. She ended up being the first celebrity stylist that I assisted.
SB: What is your process in styling? Do you start with research? Mood boards? Is it just random inspiration? How do you go about it?
It depends on the project. If it’s a photo shoot and they want something to do with cabaret – I’ll search the internet; look through magazines; get tear sheets; get a kind of a feeling of that genre. If it’s a basic ‘I-need-an-outfit-for-lunch’ assignment, I’ll just go to Barneys and pick up a cute pair of Levi’s and a blazer. It really depends on the project.
SB: Do you specialize in any one area? And where would you like to be more involved?
There isn’t one area I specialize in. I’ve been really fortunate having gotten to work on all different kinds of projects – from fashion shows to commercials, to indie films, to all kinds of photo shoots and award seasons. I like all of it…[pauses]…maybe not so much award shows. But I would like to start getting into costume designing – where everyone is working together to make one overall picture. That would be pretty cool. I would enjoy that.
SB: With studio photo shoots in particular – what are the things that make them enjoyable/challenging for you as a stylist? And how do they compare to live events, etc.?
Well, for photography you shoot from different angles and you can cheat the fit of a jacket; you can make a size 8 fit a size 0. Doing photo shoots, you can cheat more than in real life. You can tweak whatever you’re working on. In real life, on a red carpet you can’t walk with clamps down your back. It has to fit. It has to be tailored to the body.
SB: Do you prefer one over the other?
I like everything. I’m really happy and fortunate that I get to work on all different types of projects.
SB: Can you talk about what it’s like working with other creatives & producers? How is it to getting everyone on the same page?
It’s always hard when there are too many cooks in the kitchen…which often happens. Dealing with creatives, everyone has their own idea of what they want. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming trying make everyone happy. But you have to understand that you are working for one look. It’s one image, one film or commercial. You have to be flexible. Youhaveto be open minded and not be like ‘this is what I want.’ There are a lot of egos out there and they definitely get in the way. And it’s not always a pleasure to work with that kind of bull****. But that’s the nature of any industry.
How much liberty do stylists have in really pushing their vision when there are opposing tastes & preferences?
It depends on the caliber of shoot. If you’re doing a campaign for Neutrogena its all about ‘this’ [she motions to her face], it’s not about fashion. You can’t really argue with a basic white t-shirt to show off beautiful skin. But then there are other times when it’s all about what the photographer sees — his idea of shooting something in the woods and it’s really raw and exposed; the hair people want to do something that’s really sexy and pretty and it can be such a great collaboration. It all depends. Every single job is different. No day is the same. You deal with different people all the time.
SB: What are some of the most memorable shoots you’ve worked on?
There was this one shoot…and I only remember this because I wanted to kill myself. The shoot was down on the beach but the house was up on a cliff and we had to take a gondola up. We had to take like 17 rolling racks and 65 trunks and 50 million dollars in jewelry up to a house half the size of this room. And there’s only so much you can fit in a gondola. It was like…myself, one other person and three rolling racks. We had to go up and down, and up and down, and up and down. The manual labor that day was on another level. And then I also had an opportunity to do a shoot in Prague, which was amazing because that city is just gorgeous.
SB: Is there anyone you would like to collaborate/work with? What would the perfect photo shoot be like for you?
I have so many different ideas. I would just like the opportunity to work with so many different minds. There are so many unique thoughts and concepts out there and it’s just fun to collaborate with all different types.
SB: Who are the other creatives and stylists out there that you admire?
There are so many people I admire. From Mario Testino to Andrea Leiberman — she is one of the most talented stylists out there. I was fortunate enough to work with her and the way that she works is incredible. She can just sketch out a little dress with feathers and make it happen. I admire her work a lot.
SB: Styling went from being “behind-the-scenes” to something that the world is fascinated with itself. What can you say about how it’s changed & all the attention it’s getting?
Well, it’s definitely gone from something that has always been behind-the-scenes to something that’s now put out there for everyone to see. It’s good in one way because it gives exposure to stylists and hair & makeup people. People can kind of see the process of what goes on; see that it isn’t glamorous; it isn’t easy. In one way it legitimizes the industry. It shows that fashion isn’t [sings a high-pitched, warbly tone] la-la-la. It’s like a real job. There are things on the line. There are deadlines. There are real issues that have to be dealt with.
SB: How do you deal with it yourself? – with people now recognizing you & your work?
Again, I’m very fortunate that I’ve gotten the opportunities and exposure that I have. I did do the show for two seasons and it was…difficult. I had a job to do and I had cameras following me around; it was stressful. But it is what it is. It’s weird that people are interested in what goes on.
And now, you definitely have quite the fan following.
It’s so funny. I think that they are…confused. [Laughs]
It’s funny that you kind of have this ‘grumpy’ persona on the show. But I’m not getting any of that.
I know, I really was portrayed that way. Everyone thinks I’m this b*tch. But I’m really not. It’s one thing that I would like to clear up. When the show was going on I was at a really difficult point in my life and I was really stressed out.
And now you’re on your own, pursuing your own projects. What’s the latest one we can talk about?
I’m doing a blog for Everyday Minerals. They’re this great company and I’m kind of ‘joining their family.’ The blog is called ‘Love Taylor.’ It’s about everything that interests me; things that go on in LA that I enjoy, style crushes, latest trends, art galleries that are opening–what I’m interested in. It’s a great platform for me to tell people, if they care, about what I have to say and the things that I’m interested in.
SB: Speaking of your take on the latest trends – what’s your trend forecast? What exciting thing are you seeing & loving right now? Anything disappointing or annoying?
There is one thing…and I know a lot of people don’t agree, but i really like the clogs! Those Chanel clogs! I’m sorry but my mom was rocking a pair of clogs at a dinner party and I thought it was so cool. They were really cute. The Celine ones are great. I like ‘em. I’m sorry, but I do.
I like the vibrancy & the bright colors due in spring, especially considering the bleak economy. But I think for fall, it’s going to come right back to androgynous, sharp shoulders, clean lines. I definitely see an androgynous feeling. And a bit of prep mixed with grunge— like ‘garage prep’.
SB: Any trends you hate?
Nothing in particular. If someone wants to like express themselves through fashion…fine, do it.
SB: Speaking of trends, what inspires a trend? Do we just recycle trends & borrow from other eras & cultures? Or do we create whole new ones?
I think that designers pull their inspiration from their lives. It can come from movies, art, architecture…it’s just living and experiencing life. Designers take that and translate those things into clothes and concepts for fashion shows – and that’s how trends are born. Trends are born wayyy before runway shows. Shows just allow them to have a public; people can see them presented. They give them notoriety.
SB: What’s one timeless tip you can give us, that will never go out of style?
Always stay true — just because the magazines, or the runways, or the stores are pushing a particular trend, doesn’t mean you have to follow it. If you don’t feel comfortable with it, don’t do it.
SB: Working on anything new & exciting that can we look forward to?
I do have something new that I’m working on. I’m collaborating with someone (and I can’t say who) but I’m very excited about it. It’ll be a completely new, different thing for me that I’ve not experienced before. It has something to do with fashion…obviously. And it’s gonna be really cool. But…I can’t tell you anything else.
SB: What a tease! Well then, you do have to answer a reader submitted question. Readers want to know – how do you maintain you tousled blond locks?
Oh god, my hair is like falling out right now. It’s really bad…because I bleach it every 2 weeks. I’m trying to take a break and maybe go…three weeks? [Laughs] That, and I put a lot of baby powder in it.
Now for some Quick Questions with Taylor Jacobson…
Blackberry or iPhone?
Blackberry…like addicted. Like, I’m getting the shakes right now because it’s buzzing and I’m just ignoring it.
Fall fashions or Spring fashions?
Fall. I love Fall.
Team Edward or Team Jacob?
OBVIOUSLY Edward. Love him. Lovvvvve him.
Favorite fashion era?
I like the silhouettes from the 50’s a lot. Love the 40’s. And the 20’s.
Recent LA find?
A store called “SCRE.” It’s a store off of Las Palmas and they do all these amazing leather fringe pieces; very editorial looking. They’re “show” pieces done with a lot of fringe and fur. They have this jacket suspended from the ceiling with a light-bulb glowing from within it. It’s really dramatic and very cool.
Any New Year’s resolution(s)?
I already broke them all.
Two weeks into the New Year and you’ve already broken them?
Try ‘two hours [laughs].
Most people would be surprised to know that…
I like to scooter. I like to scooter all around. And I like to skate and snowboard. I’m horrible at it and I fall down all the time. But I’m into that kind of stuff.
Any guilty pleasures?
50 million. But I feel like I don’t really know what a guilty pleasure is. I feel like everything I take pleasure in, normal people would be like ‘you’re such a weirdo!’ My whole life is a guilty pleasure.
We read once that your guilty pleasure was having candlelit dinners with Brad Goreski.
[Laughs] That’s amazing. Yes, that was definitely a guilty pleasure. Sleep overs and dinners by candle light.
Five things you absolutely need to make it through the day?
Powder (Everyday Minerals pressed powder). My blackberry. Chewing gum. Water. I have so many. Mascara. My cell phone (which I have separate from my BB). And…a toilet. [Laughs] I go to the bathroom like 50 thousand times a day. I pee a lot. I’m a bathroom loser. And actually, my first blog post is all about my “essentials” – the things I can’t live without, will never take off and what makes me, well, me.
Three things that you wish you could cut out completely.
I would like to cut out the annoying cattiness that this business brings – because there is so much of it. I’d cut out the drama & the gossip. These are things that are really…unfortunate. There is so much gossiping going on on all different levels and I just don’t like it. Recently, I’ve experienced a lot of that and…I mean, we’re all adults here. We’re not kids. So, I’d like to remove those things…along with [laughs]…pollution, war; the recession and terrorism.
Finish the sentence(s).
Always… hungry.
Never… stop trying.
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SB: Let’s start with some background information. Where were you born? Where did you grow up?
I was born back east in Stamford, Connecticut but moved out here when I was a kid (around ten years old) and I grew up in Los Angeles. So, I’m an LA girl.
SB: And how would you describe your styling aesthetic?
I really like clean lines and very polished, manicured looks – but with some kind of accessory or jacket that adds a twist. Think ‘ladies that lunch…with edge;’ uptown meets downtown; that kind of stuff. But I wouldn’t say I have one particular look that I like. I like it all.
SB: And how did you get into the fashion industry? What would you say your ‘big break’ was?
I went to FIDM to study Fashion Design. But I’ve been working in the fashion industry in some way, shape or form for as long as I can remember. Whether it was in retail or on sets doing PA stuff for films and music videos, I’ve been working forever getting my foot in the door; meeting this person and that person.
The whole celebrity styling thing actually came about when my boyfriend told me to come out to lunch with some of his friends. I was like ‘Ughhh, I don’t want to go out to lunch with your friends.’ But it turned out that one of those people was best friends with Jessica Paster, a stylist. She ended up being the first celebrity stylist that I assisted.
SB: What is your process in styling? Do you start with research? Mood boards? Is it just random inspiration? How do you go about it?
It depends on the project. If it’s a photo shoot and they want something to do with cabaret – I’ll search the internet; look through magazines; get tear sheets; get a kind of a feeling of that genre. If it’s a basic ‘I-need-an-outfit-for-lunch’ assignment, I’ll just go to Barneys and pick up a cute pair of Levi’s and a blazer. It really depends on the project.
SB: Do you specialize in any one area? And where would you like to be more involved?
There isn’t one area I specialize in. I’ve been really fortunate having gotten to work on all different kinds of projects – from fashion shows to commercials, to indie films, to all kinds of photo shoots and award seasons. I like all of it…[pauses]…maybe not so much award shows. But I would like to start getting into costume designing – where everyone is working together to make one overall picture. That would be pretty cool. I would enjoy that.
SB: With studio photo shoots in particular – what are the things that make them enjoyable/challenging for you as a stylist? And how do they compare to live events, etc.?
Well, for photography you shoot from different angles and you can cheat the fit of a jacket; you can make a size 8 fit a size 0. Doing photo shoots, you can cheat more than in real life. You can tweak whatever you’re working on. In real life, on a red carpet you can’t walk with clamps down your back. It has to fit. It has to be tailored to the body.
SB: Do you prefer one over the other?
I like everything. I’m really happy and fortunate that I get to work on all different types of projects.
SB: Can you talk about what it’s like working with other creatives & producers? How is it to getting everyone on the same page?
It’s always hard when there are too many cooks in the kitchen…which often happens. Dealing with creatives, everyone has their own idea of what they want. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming trying make everyone happy. But you have to understand that you are working for one look. It’s one image, one film or commercial. You have to be flexible. Youhaveto be open minded and not be like ‘this is what I want.’ There are a lot of egos out there and they definitely get in the way. And it’s not always a pleasure to work with that kind of bull****. But that’s the nature of any industry.
How much liberty do stylists have in really pushing their vision when there are opposing tastes & preferences?
It depends on the caliber of shoot. If you’re doing a campaign for Neutrogena its all about ‘this’ [she motions to her face], it’s not about fashion. You can’t really argue with a basic white t-shirt to show off beautiful skin. But then there are other times when it’s all about what the photographer sees — his idea of shooting something in the woods and it’s really raw and exposed; the hair people want to do something that’s really sexy and pretty and it can be such a great collaboration. It all depends. Every single job is different. No day is the same. You deal with different people all the time.
SB: What are some of the most memorable shoots you’ve worked on?
There was this one shoot…and I only remember this because I wanted to kill myself. The shoot was down on the beach but the house was up on a cliff and we had to take a gondola up. We had to take like 17 rolling racks and 65 trunks and 50 million dollars in jewelry up to a house half the size of this room. And there’s only so much you can fit in a gondola. It was like…myself, one other person and three rolling racks. We had to go up and down, and up and down, and up and down. The manual labor that day was on another level. And then I also had an opportunity to do a shoot in Prague, which was amazing because that city is just gorgeous.
SB: Is there anyone you would like to collaborate/work with? What would the perfect photo shoot be like for you?
I have so many different ideas. I would just like the opportunity to work with so many different minds. There are so many unique thoughts and concepts out there and it’s just fun to collaborate with all different types.
SB: Who are the other creatives and stylists out there that you admire?
There are so many people I admire. From Mario Testino to Andrea Leiberman — she is one of the most talented stylists out there. I was fortunate enough to work with her and the way that she works is incredible. She can just sketch out a little dress with feathers and make it happen. I admire her work a lot.
SB: Styling went from being “behind-the-scenes” to something that the world is fascinated with itself. What can you say about how it’s changed & all the attention it’s getting?
Well, it’s definitely gone from something that has always been behind-the-scenes to something that’s now put out there for everyone to see. It’s good in one way because it gives exposure to stylists and hair & makeup people. People can kind of see the process of what goes on; see that it isn’t glamorous; it isn’t easy. In one way it legitimizes the industry. It shows that fashion isn’t [sings a high-pitched, warbly tone] la-la-la. It’s like a real job. There are things on the line. There are deadlines. There are real issues that have to be dealt with.
SB: How do you deal with it yourself? – with people now recognizing you & your work?
Again, I’m very fortunate that I’ve gotten the opportunities and exposure that I have. I did do the show for two seasons and it was…difficult. I had a job to do and I had cameras following me around; it was stressful. But it is what it is. It’s weird that people are interested in what goes on.
And now, you definitely have quite the fan following.
It’s so funny. I think that they are…confused. [Laughs]
It’s funny that you kind of have this ‘grumpy’ persona on the show. But I’m not getting any of that.
I know, I really was portrayed that way. Everyone thinks I’m this b*tch. But I’m really not. It’s one thing that I would like to clear up. When the show was going on I was at a really difficult point in my life and I was really stressed out.
And now you’re on your own, pursuing your own projects. What’s the latest one we can talk about?
I’m doing a blog for Everyday Minerals. They’re this great company and I’m kind of ‘joining their family.’ The blog is called ‘Love Taylor.’ It’s about everything that interests me; things that go on in LA that I enjoy, style crushes, latest trends, art galleries that are opening–what I’m interested in. It’s a great platform for me to tell people, if they care, about what I have to say and the things that I’m interested in.
SB: Speaking of your take on the latest trends – what’s your trend forecast? What exciting thing are you seeing & loving right now? Anything disappointing or annoying?
There is one thing…and I know a lot of people don’t agree, but i really like the clogs! Those Chanel clogs! I’m sorry but my mom was rocking a pair of clogs at a dinner party and I thought it was so cool. They were really cute. The Celine ones are great. I like ‘em. I’m sorry, but I do.
I like the vibrancy & the bright colors due in spring, especially considering the bleak economy. But I think for fall, it’s going to come right back to androgynous, sharp shoulders, clean lines. I definitely see an androgynous feeling. And a bit of prep mixed with grunge— like ‘garage prep’.
SB: Any trends you hate?
Nothing in particular. If someone wants to like express themselves through fashion…fine, do it.
SB: Speaking of trends, what inspires a trend? Do we just recycle trends & borrow from other eras & cultures? Or do we create whole new ones?
I think that designers pull their inspiration from their lives. It can come from movies, art, architecture…it’s just living and experiencing life. Designers take that and translate those things into clothes and concepts for fashion shows – and that’s how trends are born. Trends are born wayyy before runway shows. Shows just allow them to have a public; people can see them presented. They give them notoriety.
SB: What’s one timeless tip you can give us, that will never go out of style?
Always stay true — just because the magazines, or the runways, or the stores are pushing a particular trend, doesn’t mean you have to follow it. If you don’t feel comfortable with it, don’t do it.
SB: Working on anything new & exciting that can we look forward to?
I do have something new that I’m working on. I’m collaborating with someone (and I can’t say who) but I’m very excited about it. It’ll be a completely new, different thing for me that I’ve not experienced before. It has something to do with fashion…obviously. And it’s gonna be really cool. But…I can’t tell you anything else.
SB: What a tease! Well then, you do have to answer a reader submitted question. Readers want to know – how do you maintain you tousled blond locks?
Oh god, my hair is like falling out right now. It’s really bad…because I bleach it every 2 weeks. I’m trying to take a break and maybe go…three weeks? [Laughs] That, and I put a lot of baby powder in it.
Now for some Quick Questions with Taylor Jacobson…
Blackberry or iPhone?
Blackberry…like addicted. Like, I’m getting the shakes right now because it’s buzzing and I’m just ignoring it.
Fall fashions or Spring fashions?
Fall. I love Fall.
Team Edward or Team Jacob?
OBVIOUSLY Edward. Love him. Lovvvvve him.
Favorite fashion era?
I like the silhouettes from the 50’s a lot. Love the 40’s. And the 20’s.
Recent LA find?
A store called “SCRE.” It’s a store off of Las Palmas and they do all these amazing leather fringe pieces; very editorial looking. They’re “show” pieces done with a lot of fringe and fur. They have this jacket suspended from the ceiling with a light-bulb glowing from within it. It’s really dramatic and very cool.
Any New Year’s resolution(s)?
I already broke them all.
Two weeks into the New Year and you’ve already broken them?
Try ‘two hours [laughs].
Most people would be surprised to know that…
I like to scooter. I like to scooter all around. And I like to skate and snowboard. I’m horrible at it and I fall down all the time. But I’m into that kind of stuff.
Any guilty pleasures?
50 million. But I feel like I don’t really know what a guilty pleasure is. I feel like everything I take pleasure in, normal people would be like ‘you’re such a weirdo!’ My whole life is a guilty pleasure.
We read once that your guilty pleasure was having candlelit dinners with Brad Goreski.
[Laughs] That’s amazing. Yes, that was definitely a guilty pleasure. Sleep overs and dinners by candle light.
Five things you absolutely need to make it through the day?
Powder (Everyday Minerals pressed powder). My blackberry. Chewing gum. Water. I have so many. Mascara. My cell phone (which I have separate from my BB). And…a toilet. [Laughs] I go to the bathroom like 50 thousand times a day. I pee a lot. I’m a bathroom loser. And actually, my first blog post is all about my “essentials” – the things I can’t live without, will never take off and what makes me, well, me.
Three things that you wish you could cut out completely.
I would like to cut out the annoying cattiness that this business brings – because there is so much of it. I’d cut out the drama & the gossip. These are things that are really…unfortunate. There is so much gossiping going on on all different levels and I just don’t like it. Recently, I’ve experienced a lot of that and…I mean, we’re all adults here. We’re not kids. So, I’d like to remove those things…along with [laughs]…pollution, war; the recession and terrorism.
Finish the sentence(s).
Always… hungry.
Never… stop trying.
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Seems like it ... both Brad and Rachel unfollowed her even on Twitter. Brad changed his Twitter bio from "I am Rachel Zoe's associate & I love Taylor" to "I am Rachel Zoe's associate & I love her". It's a little sad to think they don't communicate at all and that the split was not amicable ... I always thought Brad & Taylor were cute together.
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if i had to guess, i would say bravo coerced/talked rachel into firing her for the show. every reality show needs a little shake-up.. my guess is that is what happened.
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I think it's even sadder if things aren't amicable between Rachel and Taylor. Taylor had been there for three years and Rachel always talked about how great Taylor was (no one is going to forget the "blessed jewel" comment I'm sure)
But working relationship and personal relationship aren't the same I suppose. It's a shame though.
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The new blog post is up. Her shoe closet is insane! I think I would pass out if I got the chance to go in there.
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^the pics of her shoe-closet is to die for!! 
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Wow her shoe closet is my dream. Look at all those Loubs!
I like how she has a shelf of just sneakers too
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And for those of you who don't have her blog bookmarked (like me) here's the link to her latest entry: http://www.everydayminerals.com/fan-club/love/524-taylor-new-year-new-you
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I like how she has a shelf of just sneakers too
.And for those of you who don't have her blog bookmarked (like me) here's the link to her latest entry: http://www.everydayminerals.com/fan-club/love/524-taylor-new-year-new-you
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her shoes are amazing!!
thanks a bunch Party Vixen!!
thanks a bunch Party Vixen!!
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