Words of Wisdom

"Instead of being jealous of your peers, be inspired by what they do."

-Serge Normant, Hairstylist

I love LOVE what this amazing man has to say about becoming inspired. I think, well I know, that in this industry, there are many times when it is hard to be truly excited for others wins. That we all want a piece of the pie, we all want to shine. At the end of the day, in the right mind set, seeing another succeed can be just as gratifying as having success for yourself.

It is easy to see that our friend Serge has lived by that quote for quite some time. He is undoubtedly the best hairstylist of our time. The list of women that he has strewn his touch threw is endless...from Kiera Knightly, Linda Evangelista, to Ellen Barkin's new bob, Julia Roberts, most recently New Moon starlet Kristen Stewart, and our darling Sarah Jessica Parker!

Words of Wisdom

"Because of reality television, everyone imagines they can just become a fashion designer, photographer, or model. That's not the way things work. Learn your craft."

Anna Wintour, Editor in Chief of Vogue

This is one of my favorite quotes that I have come across reading Vogue throughout the years...It is a statement that I hold very true to myself and those around me. It took me years to become a Stylist. Knowing what I wanted in life and how to get there were two completely different things. After working five years for the company, in five different departments, I found the one congruent feature they all held. Styling. It was the styling that gave me such great pleasure, the force that pulled me into the gorgeous structure adorned with art on the walls, marble on the floor, and eclectic one of a kind remixes trickling through the air. This was my calling. The career had been found and is now being lived, all because I took the advice of the great and talented Anna Wintour.

I suggest you do the same.

Words of Wisdom

"Ask yourself, Are you sure this world is for you? And are you sure you are the right person to survive in this world-the world of fashion, a world with no rules, no laws?"

-Karl Ladgerfeld