we used to wait

photos courtesy of Graphic Metropolis, Vogue.it

Model Bridget Avildsen, photographed by Irvin Rivera, styled by Robert Michael Bakhach & assisted by yours truly, hair & makeup by Tokiko Inou, assisting by Chase Green.

Hey guys, I assisted with this pretty shoot! With a pearly-white complexion (think: Rooney Mara! Emma Stone!), and a winning personality, model/aspiring actress Bridget Avildsen stands out from tanned-teen crowds in L.A. She was a pure delight during the photoshoot, where stylist Robert Bakhach brought sartorial inspiration aplenty: bright leopard prints, snakeskin blouse paired with bright colored J Brand denim, faux-fur vest + leather pants, Theory dress bursting with orange + edgy metal cuff, DVF green blouse with white D&G shorts. The combination of these lively & colorful pieces left Bridget with sophisticated yet statement-making ensembles. As for the beauty, Tokiko Inou opted for  cotton-candy meets Barbie-pink hair + bold red lips to mix playful and serious elements. So... I have to ask: Which is your favorite look?

Crazy, Stupid, Love.. of mine:

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He makes women swoon, & men reexamine themselves. Also, he may or may not be one of the reasons why I'm single—after all, I am mentally dating him in my own delusional Gosling Bubble (Eva Mendes, who?). But enough about me. Let me rekindle everyone's obsession that is Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). I know, I know, the timing of this post could not be more imperfect, but: I had to have these stills in my blog archives.

Remember the epic makeover scene when Ryan's character—the ultimate playboy & romancer—transforms a clueless divorcee to a more suave bachelor? Well, the makeover was more than just elevating Steve Carrel's style with a great suit—it was about getting him to snap out of his marriage woes, and most importantly, feel comfortable and current with himself. However, it was Ryan Gosling's array of wardrobe changes (and charm + smirk + good looks) throughout the film that made the rom-com oh-so memorable. The looks were all possible thanks to the film's costume designer, Dayna Pink. Gents, if you haven't done so already, read the GQ interview, here for some sartorial inspiration !

Film's Costume Designer: Dayna Pink

Designers: Alexander McQueen, Simon Spurr, Yves Saint Laurent, David Yurman (rings!) + more

Total Wardrobe Changes: 36

PS: I promise, no more RG posts for a while. If you missed the first men's post, Charm Her: Little Black Blazer, view it HERE