Last week vita.mn formally introduced rapper Astronautalis to the Twin Cities in high-fashion.

I can’t say enough about the styling (a la one of my faves, Martin Patrick 3)! The photos capture his vibe…perfectly! Dapper men always welcome here: Welcome Andy (aka: Astronautalis)!

It’s all about the hustle!

14 hour days do not go unnoticed! Shop | Prep | Pull | Prep | Fit | Prep!

Being prepared to walk on set today for the Metro Mag Fashion Spread was worth it!

Unspoken Beauty

This little girl is one of many young children we had the opportunity to meet at the Welcome House at Meeting Point Kampala. A true unspoken beauty, in a country full of juxtapositions, her stern, serious face collided beautifully with her bright floral dress.

The Welcome House is an orphanage at Meeting Point Kampala where there is care for children who are HIV positive or living with AIDS.

As of 2009, 1.2 million children have been orphaned due to AIDS and figures estimate 1.2 million people are living with HIV in Uganda (with and estimated 150,000 who are children (Source - Avert.org).

We’re Back!

These trips inspire and connect us to our world and its amazing people! Project Healthy Smile is thankful to know and honored to be working wth Meeting Point Kampala.

Please follow us on our PHS Facebook Page for all news and upcoming events! Thank you for your support!

Made In Uganda

Project Healthy Smile had the privilege of visiting this village where sewing is helping to put people to work. We love the bright, bold colors!

For more information, please visit our PHS website page about the trip!

Project Healthy Smile: Uganda Mission | May 2012

And…we’re off!

Today Michelle and I leave for our PHS Uganda Mission. We’ll be traveling to Kampala, Uganda and working with Meeting Point Kampala, whose mission is to “develop human potential of children, youth and women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and increase literacy levels as well as creating awareness and behavioural change among all categories of people with the main focus on HIV/AIDS, its causes and effects”.

For more information, please visit our PHS website page about the trip!

On Set: AJ’s Back!

2 stylists, 4 feet, 18 toe nails

Upon taking our shoes off to step on a clean set, HM(right) and her assistant AJ (left) learn yet another thing they have in common outside of HMStyling.

Coolibar Digs Cool Style

Today we’re working with sun protection apparel to get you ready for a cool summer in the sun!

Coolibar is a leader in UPF50+ apparel and education and when it comes to sun protection, they’re leading the way. Deriving their name from a eucalyptus tree that grows in the Australian outback, they’ve developed a U.S. company using Australian standards.

This isn’t your mom’s Banana Boat - it’s stylish and smart and will help you look good while staying cool!

Burberry World Live: Taipei, Taiwan

Following one of the strongest shows in London for Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring/Summer 2012, Burberry debuts Burberry World Live in Taipei, Taiwan to open their new flagship store at Taipei 101.

We love the gracious nature of the Taiwanese. So fitting for a classic brand to debut their beautiful show in the stunning city of Taipei!

About the show:

Burberry World Live, a 360 immersive experience, began in Taipei on 26 April 2012.

Christopher Bailey designed a custom cylindrical space that brought to life the Burberry worlds of British Heritage, Fashion, Music and Weather to celebrate the opening of the Burberry Taiwan flagship store at Taipei 101.

Combining an eight part 360 degree film, a live musical performance and digital weather experience, Burberry World Live will tour cities globally including London, Hong Kong and Chicago later this year.

This multi sensory experience is the first to blur the physical and digital dimensions of the brand.

Learn to love the rain! We’ll see this show in Chicago and post pics!!!

Monique Lhuillier | Bridal: Spring 2013

I LOVE Monique Lhuillier! Always doing my homework, I just checked out the Spring 2013 Bridal Collection and as usual, she hits all the marks. Of all the bridal gowns I’ve seen (in my history of pulling!), Monique Lhuillier’s gowns and presentation blow me away every single time.

Spring 2013 is closer than you think and it’s going to be beautiful!

(Photos courtesy of Dan & Corina Lecca (via the Monique Lhuillier Official Facebook Page))