Daily Archives: June 20, 2010

NYC

Georgia on My Mind

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No, not the state down yonder famous for its peaches, I am thinking about another place.  The place I am thinking of is located on 89A East Houston Street.  Georgia Beauty is a quaint, very organic beauty boutique and salon that is truly a world on to itself. 

Once passing through the threshold a visitor no longer feels as if they are stepping into a store, instead the intimate aesthetic gives off the aura of single woman’s bedroom or loft space.  The deconstructed walls, aged paint, artwork, heart-shaped washing station and large photo collage give the space a hip, artistic vibe that is still very feminine.  The products and accessories displayed on the walls and throughout the store are not in bulk so the consumer could never feel overwhelmed.  As you walk down the aisle smelling the testers of candles, lotions and creams and touching the belts, bags and other accessories you almost feel as if you are becoming a peeping Tom – touching the products of the woman who lives there, perhaps Georgia.

The concept for this half salon, half beauty store is the brainchild of Jodie Patterson and Kiara Ellozy and is truly a family affair.  Jodie Patterson has worked in the fashion and entertainment industries for 10 years.  Kiara Ellozy started working in the finance industry on Wall Street 15 years ago and holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard and an MBA from Harvard Business School.  Besides being co-owners of Georgia Beauty, they are also in-laws.  Georgia is the name of Kiara’s niece and several members of the family are also investors.  The beauty products and accessories sold at Georgia Beauty come from all over the globe, are chemical free and personally selected by Jodie and Kiara. 

I visited Georgia Beauty for the first time last Friday for an event they were hosting in conjunction with Models International.  But FAMERS I must say it will not be my last.  Georgia Beauty has personality and provides its patrons with a chic, cozy experience.  It is a departure from beauty stores and salons that seem more like pseudo glam factories than a place women would frequent to feel beautiful or collect the items that make them feel beautiful.  Georgia Beauty has everything a woman is looking for when pending their hard earned recession dollars – exclusivity, femininity and class.

To learn more about Georgia Beauty visit www.georgiany.com.

 Photos:  F.A.M.E NYC Editor and www.georgiany.com.

Fashion

F.A.M.E NYC Model Profile

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Models International Model:  Pavel

“Be yourself no matter what they say,” a lyric penned by Sting for his 1988 classic “Englishmen in New York.”  I’m sure some of the same feelings of seclusion and assimilation Sting expressed in his song may have been felt by Pavel Pisotski as he first navigated around the streets of Manhattan.   The 19-year-old native of Russia signed with Models International six months ago.   “It’s not a small town; it has about two million people,” Pavel says about his hometown.  “It’s close to the Black Sea so it’s a very popular tourist area.”

Modeling was not a dream he harbored while growing up in Russia, in fact young Pavel had “no idea” what he wanted to do when he grew up.  “I was trying to finish high school,” he says.  But with fresh chiseled looks, an infectious smile and personality, it would not be long before the fashion industry would find him.  He was originally discovered by another agency at 15 while attending a party in Las Vegas with his parents.  “I didn’t know what to do,” Pavel recalls about his first go see.  “It is hard the first time you do anything, but I got over it.”

Pavel said booking his first job was the highlight of his career thus far and recalled being painted in black for the client.  He has spent the last four years honing his craft, and as the first male signed to Models International Men’s Division, Pavel is just as comfortable in front of the camera as he is on the runway.  “I enjoy taking pictures,” he says.    In the future Pavel would love to transition his career over to acting.  “I’m from Russia, so I would like to do some Russian roles, he states.  Pavel is a young man with convictions that has not forgotten where he has come from.  Whether posing for an edgy editorial shot, walking the runway or speaking Russian in a film, he will be doing it with class.

1.       Tell me your favorite memory from high school.

My senior year I got in trouble.  I was stuck in traffic and decided to drive on a half sidewalk to get to work.  I pulled off and didn’t see the cop.  But I guess I didn’t get in trouble because the cop was fascinated with my last name.  He let me go and told me to be careful.

2.       Describe the perfect first date.

It should be simple because I’m a simple guy.  I don’t really like short relationships.  I like to stick to one person, that’s how I am, that’s how I’ve been raised.

3.       Boxers, Briefs, Boxer/Briefs or Commando?

Boxer/Briefs are more comfortable.

4.       Describe your grooming techniques.

Changing my hair depending on what I’m wearing.

5.       Favorite Drink

Iced Tea

6.       Favorite Designer

Calvin Klein

7.       Sex on the first date or wait until the time is right

Wait until the time is right

8.       The one item that has to go into your luggage

My laptop for sure.

9.       Paris, Milan or Tokyo?

Paris, I love French.

10.   Give us a model secret

I stand my hair up to look taller.

 

Photos courtesy of G Studios NYC and Models International