GARY TALBOT INSIDER

sallida | 8. March 2015 | Fashion

Irish Model Gary Talbot

It is not a secret that we love and admire the Irish model Gary Talbot. Gary was the first Irish model to walk London Fashion Week, but despite his success, he is a person who remains true to herself. Today post is dedicated to him of course, and to let you know the latest about his career...

Gary has turned down UK production companies' offer for a reality show. A source has told us that Gary was asked on a number of occasions to become a UK reality star but in previous interviews, the top model mentioned timing just wasn't right. Gary has recently been spotted in the UK meeting with some fine movie directors/producers and Hollywood A list actors.

We spoke with some producers in the UK who told us that Gary had a great business mind and he knows what he wants and that he is seeking a third source of representation in Ireland. With more research on Gary, we found that the top model might have a connection with superstar Nicki Minaj as we found a number of tweets indicating that the Queen of rap liked his look and his humorous posts other tweets indicated possible video shoots. Gary has remained quiet with the media in recent months but we feel he's brewing something up that's going to put him even higher than before.

We can't wait to see what's in store.

Photo Credits:

Roberto Forte

Deborah Bux

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF NANCY FINA PHOTOGRAPHY

sallida | 1. March 2015 | Photographers

Photographer Nancy Fina

Nancy is an American photographer who has traveled the world and has made her way to success in a man's world.

Thanks to her father's job, she had the opportunity to travel the world, and when it came the moment to choose a career, the right thing to do was to study politics.

After graduating in political science, she started to work in Washington, until she realized this career was far away from what she really wanted in life.

She decided to give a try to the arts and turns not to just be a photographer, but one of the very first female photographer's In Italy in a business traditionally dominated by men.

We have the opportunity, to talk with this unbelievable person, to discover a very inspiring person.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

I didn’t know what exactly I wanted to do, but my mother has pictures of me when I was 2 years old holding the camera, the light meter and it was her idea in the end that I should be a photographer.

When I grew up, I thought you had to be a Doctor, Lawyer or a diplomat… I didn’t know there were so many millions of career choices like there are now, so I was confused, I knew I didn’t want to be the lawyer or a doctor, so in the end, I studied Politics and photography afterward.

Do your political studies influence you now as a photographer?

Not particularly, but that I grew up in a diplomatic family changing countries every year, learning different languages, going to different schools, and meeting new people, traveling constantly… I think that influenced me because I was at home with different people, situations, etc.… You can put me in any place and I am going to be ok, for me is easy to jump into a plane, solve problems, talk to people who can’t speak your language, that ability to talk to people, to get along and to understand different perspectives, that actually helped me in my career.

When was the point when you decided, now I am going to study photography?

When I graduated I went to Washington DC, and I worked in the capital hill and there is when I realized this was not the world for me. So I went to art school and photography.

What was the biggest challenge when you started working as a photographer?

The biggest challenge is when I started working and I realize how hard and competitive the Fashion world was. When I came first to Italy I was the first female photographer, nobody could believe it, it was very difficult… But because I was the first women to be a fashion photographer everybody remembered me, so at the end, it was an advantage to me, especially because I was American and I didn’t play under the rules of the Italian women, so I just went, I just did it, I just smiled, I just knocked on the doors.

What is the difference between a woman and a man photographer?

On the set, and when a photographer is a man, and there is a problem, the men give this problem to a woman to solve a man is just taking the pictures, it is somebody else's problem to solve… emotional, psychological. A woman has to solve it… but in the case of a woman photographer, she has to solve all these problems, so a woman has much more responsibility, and much more paranoia on her shoulders, for the things we have to solve. On my set, I want everyone to be happy, like a big family, I think is a real team effort and respect and balance is important.

Why did you choose Fashion?

That’s what is cool about photography, is always has something for everybody, I like people and I like beauty and I love telling stories, so in my mind is when you were a little girl, and you dress up, and you put some makeup, and you are playing with your girlfriends, for me is like a little fun game, to tell a story…

What does fashion means to you?

I love esthetics, I love beauty, I love the lighting, but I don’t think if you dress well you are better human being than someone else… I care more about humanity, compassion…

What is the most exciting thing for you to work in the fashion world?

No one can believe how much work there is behind a photograph, or an advertisement, because first of all you have to get a vision, and then you have to get everybody on the same vision and to work together, and how to make a set work and bring everyone on the same path, and bring the best out of everyone, so they’re contributing. This is for me is very interesting… how to find really good people and not tell them what to do, but discuss. And try to put it all together and make something happened within the budget, within the time, there are a million things but it is really fun, but is hard, and a lot of things can happen, because when you get so many creative people and strong personalities, it can be really good or really bad sometimes or there can be friction but if you can make it work for you, the friction creates something even better, that is the magic and that’s even better… That’s exciting…

To find more about this amazing person please visit: Nancy Fina

STYLING TIPS FROM MICHAEL DYE

sallida | 22. February 2015 | Fashion

Styling Tips Michael Dye

Styling Tips by Michael Dye, Michael has been working as a fashion editor for over 15 years and he gives us today the 5 tips to fresh up your look and the 5 stylish tips for the Red Carpet. With London Fashion Week around the corner, you have to look fabulous, not just for the red carpet, but also for your daily routine.

5 tips to fresh up your look

Invest in a personal stylist even if it's once they will come to overlook at your wardrobe in a different way to you create new looks and help you achieve an overhaul for the new season

Be brave try a punchier lip color I just told a friend of mine she would really suit hot pink on her lips, now she wears nothing else!

Try adding color in your wardrobe that you have not tried before yellows or reds both can be great for both brunettes and blondes...

If I am feeling like I need a lift, I go and have a spray tan, I love btan for a natural glow

As s/summer is approaching invest in a new pair of sunglasses they can really change a look both vintage and new try a new shape go with a friend so you can get a first-hand opinion.

5 Tips for the Red Carpet

Great dress great colour but all actresses need to study poses more holding this dress out like a fan does not for her or the gown create a beautiful shape work with the gown not against it!

This look does nothing for her, it’s such an unflattering shape, and red is not a forgiving colour if your of a womanly shape, she would have looked great in a men’s tuxedo with her hair slicked back and a red lip...

This dress looks way too long, I like the concept but need to be shorter, and some sort of collier would have been nice.

Could be a great dress just not on this beautiful woman, with her amazing curves I would have chosen a more sexy curvy gown and the hair with more volume at the back...

To find more about this amazing person please visit: Michael Dye

or you can follow him on twitter: @michaelpeterdye

Instagram: @michaelpeterdye

LUXURY ECO RESORT MUSTANG MONUMENT

sallida | 18. February 2015 | Lifestyle

Luxury American Safari

Are you ready for a Luxury American safari? Introducing the story of Mustang Monument, a sustainable eco-resort and preserve for wild horses. Surrounded by majestic mountain ranges, the luxury resort encompasses over 900 square miles in Northeastern Nevada and provides guests with unforgettable safari adventures during their stay.

What could better illustrate this journey than under the magic lens of Philip Volkers, Philip is not just a wonderful person, but he is also a terrific photographer who traveled to Mustang Monument and transformed his experience into photos to bring us his own story.

Luxury guest ranches and the Wild West combine, as adventurers travel across the property and up the mountain to experience nature at its finest. Guests will be awestruck by the beauty of the wild mustangs during specialized excursions up the mountain to see first-hand the 650 rescued mustangs that are roaming the property. Guests will head back to the ranch and can participate in many other exciting, customizable activities with trained guides, and complete the day with a relaxing overnight stay in their own luxury tipi or cottage.

They encourage guests to indulge in the all-inclusive amenities and top-quality service that Mustang Monument has to offer. They have many one-of-a-kind experiences to participate in, whether it’s on horseback or riding in a Tom Car up the mountain to have a safari to see the mustangs roaming free first-hand, or to enjoy the other amazing outdoor, daytime activities, or listen to the tales of American heritage and the Wild West. High-end service, luxury amenities, and the opportunity to connect with nature are at an all-time high. All guests’ leave fulfilled, knowing that their stay at Mustang Monument, one of the finest luxury eco-resorts in the country, directly contributed to the preservation of the wild Mustang.

If you are looking for the perfect getaway, where you can connect with nature, enjoy an American safari adventure, and be part of this beautiful concept, then Mustang Monument is your answer.

Mustang Monument History

The American public, as well as the Congress, has made it clear that wild horses on federal land are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the American West and must be protected. Although it is the government’s obligation and duty to carry out this mandate, it is worthy to explore a public/private partnership to accomplish this goal. If we can together establish a plan for the permanent retirement and care of these magnificent animals, it will be a legacy that all Americans can be proud of.

We are currently developing Mustang Monument: Wild Horse Eco-Sanctuary in Northern Nevada. It will be a tourist destination similar to our National Parks where Americans and tourists from around the world can come, observe, and be a part of this great part of American history.

The mastermind behind this whole concept is Madeleine Pickens, Madeleine is a businesswoman, animal welfare activist, and philanthropist. Madeleine grew up in Europe and was captivated by the history of “The West.” She immigrated to the United States in the 1970s and continued to be enthralled by our country’s history and our Native American culture.

After the Bureau of Land Management announced in 2008 that the United States government was considering euthanasia and/or selling more than 30,000 wild mustangs to slaughterhouses overseas, Madeleine announced plans to develop a sanctuary for the horses. On September 13, 2008, Madeleine was named ABC News “Person of the Week” for these efforts and announced the development of her charity “The National Wild Horse Foundation” later renamed “Saving Americas Mustangs” to fund the sanctuary and garner support for the cause. On March 3, 2009, she testified before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands in support of H.R. 1018, the Restoring Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act.

Her efforts to rescue and preserve the wild mustang continue today. After purchasing her Foundation’s sanctuary in North Eastern Nevada, she saved over (600) Mustangs from slaughter. Her 501(c)(3) organization, Saving America’s Mustangs (SAM), has raised the necessary funding to develop and open Mustang Monument Eco-Resort and Preserve, an arm of SAM that will maintain the sustainability of the wild horse preserve for years to come. Madeleine is proud to develop a property that will protect the wild horse, educate the public on their inclusion in American history and ensure their protection for years to come.

To find more about this Luxury Eco resort, please visit: Mustang Monument

PHILIP VOLKERS PHOTOGRAPHY

sallida | 16. February 2015 | Photographers

Passionated Photographer Philip Volkers

Philip Volkers is a passionate photographer who has written his own view of the world through his breathtaking photos; his creativity and his thirst for adventure allow him to create surreal images.

Philip Volkers ARPS was born in 1980 and grew up in the Wiltshire countryside. He studied Indian Philosophy and Shamanic Studies at SOAS (a highly influential experience for Philip that defined much of his later work), but it was not until receiving the inaugural Royal Photographic Society/Jeff Vickers MBE Bursary for Aspiring Young Talent in 2009 that he found his calling as a photographer.

With a strong focus on nature and freedom of expression, Philip finds his main subject matter through travel. Recent adventures have led him to explore human gatherings, be they spiritual, hedonistic or both. More specifically, Philip seeks to capture moments of heightened consciousness and unity within these gatherings, and so to encourage the inquisitive aspect of the viewer to be stimulated by the images he creates.

He tries to create a relationship between the viewer and his photographs.

“I’ve always taken photos from a very early age,” he says. “At school, we had great facilities and I spent loads of time hidden away in the darkroom at weekends. It was the place where I could think and have time for myself. After school my interest in the esoteric led me to the School of Oriental and African Studies to study philosophy and religion, then after leaving university, a trip to India reawakened my passion for photography. I then started assisting photographers and learned the ropes that way.”

His first job in the fashion world was assisting Robert Fairer for US Vogue “He was doing the beauty and fashion backstage at all the international fashion shows,” Philip explains. “This was great because I also had enough spare time to run around and take my own shots. And who wouldn’t want to photograph beautiful women in stunning clothes? It’s every man’s dream.

Philip continues achieving success after each photo he takes and lets us see a world maybe none of us has seen before.

Philip's work also includes reportage, portraits, commercial imagery (including jewelry) and extreme sports. His main goal with all of these genres is to produce imagery that is stand-alone in its impact; he exhibits across the board in galleries worldwide.

Philip's clients include Apple, The BBC, Clarence House, Mustang Monument, De Beers, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, The Independent, Lisson Gallery, Mercury Records, Louis Mariette, L'Officiel, Olympus, Pebble, Quintessentially, Universal Records and Vogue UK.

To find more about the surreal Photographer, please visit: Philip Volkers