Going down memory lane with "The Hansens"

I have some more pulls and returns to do today but after being on set yesterday with a whole new team and my Jesse by my side, it really made me miss two very important individuals whose truly made an impact on my life as a Stylist and Creative Director. I was going through photos of some of my older work and it just really made me miss my days at Studio 1. Bastian is the amazing photographer behind Studio 1 in LA and Lidia is his wife and Art Director. Last year they moved out of the states for work and we don't get to see them anymore. I just wanted to show some of the work that I did with them, two of the most humble and passionate people I know. They are not your typical "Hollywood" couple, but only the most friendliest and giving friends that you can't help but love, couple. Bastian has an eye like no other and Lidia is the brain that makes their world go round (ours too).  We hung out at Studio 1 so much that we started calling ourselves "The Studio Junkies" It was the best time of my career because it was at Studio 1 that I got to be me. They allowed me to be creative, share my voice and I even had FIDM classes visit me there for lighting and studio etiquette as a Stylist. It was truly a time that I will hold in my heart forever. 

Studio 1 was sort of my home away from home. We created magic together and I would do it all over again in a minute. I learned so much from them and I will always cherish the love they genuinely gave to us. 

So to the Hansens...  I miss you guys and I hope you return back to the states soon so we can have our Junkie dinners and get togethers again. Thank you for your continued support even when you are miles and miles away. Love you both!  

To the Hansen angels, we miss you little ladies too. Stay young forever! 

Here are some work I did with them: Side Note: The Hansens were the only photographers that always and I mean "always" does a group shot at the end. I have to admit, I looked forward to the group shots the most because by the time the shoot ends, the team (new and old) have already bonded and it's time to get silly and play.... Awh, the best of times!  

This was my very shoot I did with them and the rest was history
Blouse and Shorts: Marciano 

One of the first "group" shots I did with the Hansens. Who knew it would
become a series in it's own. 

Music Artist Justin Nozuka and his guitarist Mark

This was group shot after our quick session with musician Justin Nozuka and Tight Rope Magazine

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Our first ad campaign for chicbuds and first time working
with the fabulous Mike Rose who had just moved to LA from Seattle.
Mikey and I met before he even moved down. 

He's now a signed model with Vision and Kaley is with Pinkerton

I love you Mikey, come visit soon.

Faux Fur Coat Designed by Jesse Lopez 

Ad Campaign for Tiger Underwear 

With our lovely Lyndsay and MUA Elisabet 

Love those boots Lidia and dang GINA, you look HOT.. I don't know about 

the rest of us.. omg, how we have changed! lol 

I love and miss our little family..  

visit Bastian Hansen Photography

Black and White Weekend...

What an amazing weekend. We started Friday night with "Concert at the Park" with a Beatles Tribute band with friends and family just relaxing and catching up. Saturday I got a last minute call from my Jameson's mom (my nephew from Minnesota visiting his mom for the summer) that they were in LA so we rushed out to see him and his family. The rest of the weekend was spent on work but anything that has to deal with my Fashion or Production is always fun. This weekend was also my High School's 20th year reunion but due to the last minute production meetings, I wasn't able to attend. Perhaps I'll attend the next get together. 

Today was an amazing day because I spent it with one of my besties and business partner, Jesse Lopez. We always have the best time together. We also had an impromptu meet up with Brandt, our dear friend from The Jay Leno Show, for a fun prop pulling session along with lunch in Pasadena.  I love hanging out with my boys because they are just a ball of fun. Like I said, it never feels like work but we do work lol.  After work, I rushed home, picked up my boys and headed out to Pala for a dinner of all you can eat crab with more friends and family... Wow, a fun filled weekend.. AND I worked.. Enjoyed every minute of it. 

Jesse and I are pulling prop and wardrobe for a TV production we are shooting this coming weekend in Burbank. The show is so halarious and It's going to be so fun because we have such an amazing ensemble, cast and crew. Some of them you will know and I'll talk more about it later with behind the scenes pictures and video... I can't wait to share more... 

Today was a black and white day with an acute accent of neon pink nails and a pop of orange from my watch...  

I hope you all had a great weekend and a wonderful upcoming week. 

White Tee: At The Feet's I Love John 3:16 shirt l Pants: H&M Parachute pants l Earrings: kit
Shoes: BCBGeneration l Bag: Windsor l Scarf: Walmart l Gloves: kit
Sunnies; Oliver Peoples l Necklace: Forever 21 l Bracelet: H&M l Watch: Target 

Jesse and I at lunch with Brandt 

Saying our good-byes after a wonderful fun and ful-filled work and play day

Brandt has never taken so many pictures until he met me.. lol
(Look at his convertible Porsche behind me.. Chocolate Brown.. Hello!) 

Dinner at Pala

Brandt's masterpiece.. We had so much fun pulling props for the shoot 

Have a great week!