New Frugal Fashionista Challenge I did for Washingtonian.com

I recently accepted a challenge from Washingtonian's writer McLean Robbins to come up with a whole look for the Washington (DC) Woman under $50 dollars- we are talking full size products here! The article came out today Washingtonian.com. I hope you enjoy!

Washingtonian.com Frugal Fashionista Challenge w/Kathy Aragon



Photo by Luis and Kathy Aragon of Katje Lael from T.H.E. Artist Agency.

New Year! New Look! NEW BLOG!

Hello folks and Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone had the time of their lives celebrating the New Year, whether that means you partied all night or stayed at home in your jammies watching TV. As long as you enjoyed it, that is all that matters!

With New Year's come new things and new chapters so I have decided to take on another project and bring forth unto you my new Beauty Blog called Makeup is Art.

My "K M A Blog" will still be running as this one keeps readers up to date of my personal life and collection of work. The Makeup is Art blog will bring together many beauty related topics on makeup and hair which will market to a wider audience span. I hope to have you enjoy and follow both of these blogs until they are one day merged together in holy matrimony. :)

Again, Happy New Year's and may your 2009 be the best ever!

xoxo,
Kat

Out on Stands- Virginia Living Jan 09 Editorial

Normally I would have more posts between the "Behind-the-Scenes" shots of an editorial I worked on, and the editorial itself, but I've been enjoying the Holidays and haven't been able to organize my thoughts well enough to create a post. :) See! Just look at that horrid sentence!

So I'm realizing I may still be partially checked out, therefore, I will just leave you with some beautiful images. :D

Here is the new Virginia Living Magazine Jan.09 Fashion Editorial that I did makeup and hair for. Enjoy!!






Photographer: Cade Martin
Stylist: Neely Barnwell Dykshorn and Richard Stone
Art Director/VA Living: Tyler Darden
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Kathy Aragon
Model: Zuzanna/ Wilhelmina


XoXo,
Kat

Behind the Scenes of upcoming Virginia Living Editorial.

Hi all! I haven't been able to update lately but wanted to make sure to fill everyone in on what I have been up to now that I have some time.

I normally don't put out any Behind the Scenes photos up until after a story is published but "boss man" Tyler Darden of Virginia Living told me to go ahead and post whatever I please! Thank you Tyler! :)

Of course, being that I am a creature of habit, I will go ahead and post some fun stuff now but leave a few great behind the scene shots for when the story comes out in this January's issue! :)

The setting of this Virginia Living shoot was at the Rice House in Richmond, VA. This is a home, made historic landmark, for it's unique architectural structure and rich history on the James River. The home itself is also known for being the lavish backdrop of high end and extravagant parties thrown by Ambassador and Mrs. Rice. I hope you enjoy the behind the scenes shots and make sure to pick up a copy of Virginia Living magazine mid January to view the full story and great photos!

Fabulous shoes! Fabulous gowns! Fabulous JEWELRY! Don't expect less from Virginia Living!

What do you expect my hair to look like for a 7a.m. call time in Richmond? lol.
I swear it was better than this before I started running around doing 5 faces of makeup/hair :)

Richard and Neely styling things brilliantly in "2 moves", again!

Photographer of this issue: Cade Martin ; Model: Zuzanna w/ Wilhelmina.

I do believe Madonna's "Holiday" was playing in the background.

Thank you Tyler for the great Behind-The-Scene's photos and I will get more out soon.

Also, here are a couple of photos I was personally able to get with my new G10 (thanks Luis!) that day.

I may even upload a quick video or two later!

I call this "The Portrait of a Model". :P

A room full of fog can cause some serious side effects.

This view will be missed!