SHOP: [ nunn better design | esty]

hello hello my lovelies!

i know it's been way too long since I've posted and i promise that i'm going to try my best to get back into posting on a regular basis. i have some exciting news for my first post back in eight months...

as a graphic designer over the years i've specialized in creating custom wedding invitations for my clients, which can be not so budget friendly at times. so earlier last year i decided to sign up for Esty.com and open up a shop to sell more affordable printable DIY options of my designs. it might've taken me a little while to start listing some designs but starting last week the NBD by Nunn Better Design on Etsy shop is finally up and running!!

so go check it out, like it, share it, add it to your circle & favorites!



xx
j

STYLING: [bello mag | cover shoot | #28]

The amazing Warren Baker, whom I styled for the GENTRY Fall/Holiday 2011 lifestyle shoot, is actually a Fashion Editor for BELLO MAG. He had a HUGE photo shoot to do this past Friday with Models Kerry Degman, Brooke Bonelli and Actor Trevor Donovan for 3 separate cover shoots for the Magazine. So I was honored when he asked me if I could come help out for the day.

It was definitely a fun shoot and it was great working with Warren as a fellow Fashion Stylist vs. just a Model. He has grand ideas and it was great to be able to mix together our creative juices. I can't wait to see the finished images and would love to work with Warren, as well as the rest of the Bello Mag team again!

Thanks again Annie for referring me, as well as all your support and Warren for having me join your team for the day!

Xx
j

P.S. enjoy some behind the scenes/sneak peek images from the photo shoot below. (click on images to enlarge)

STYLING: [gentry | fall 2011 | images]

Last month we did a post about the amazing GENTRY Fall/Holiday 2011 photo shoot that we styled along with the second half of NUNN + CHOI, Ed Choi. Since we Just finished laying out the look book, we wanted share some of our favorite images that were taken by Everette Perry.

Photographer: Everette Perry & his assistants
Fashion Stylist: Jen Nunn-Iwai & Ed Choi (NUNN+CHOI)
Groomer: Jonathan Colombini
Models: Warren Baker, Alex Ulvsgard & Jonathan Isaiah

Stay tuned for the GENTRY Spring/Summer images coming soon.

xx
j

STYLING: [fruity | engagement | shoot]

Here's another photo shoot we did earlier this year with our good friend Krista Mason of Krista Mason Photography that got picked up and published by The Wedding Chicks Blog.


to see more images check out The Wedding Chicks Blog post.

xx
j

STYLING: [vintage | inspired | wedding]

Earlier this year we did a vintage wedding inspired photo shoot with our good friends Krista Mason of Krista Mason Photography and Hair Styist, Jane Suh, along with many other amazingly talented vendors (full list below). The photo shoot was picked up and published on the popular Green Wedding Shoes Blog. Check out the post here!




Photographer: Krista Mason Photography
Event Planner: A Stunning Affair
Floral Designer: Peony & Plum Floral Design
Hair Stylist: Kutting Room
Reception Venue: Franklin Canyon Park
Invitation Designer: Shannon Vetere
Dress Designer: Winnie Couture
Cake Designer: Fantasy Frostings
Linens and Coverings: Premiere Party Rents
Equipment Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals
Calligrapher: Calligraphy Katrina and Maison du Papier
Makeup Artist: GraceMakesPrettyFace
Personal Stylist: Nunn Better Design

xx
j

STYLING: [gentry | photo shoot | f11 & SS12]

Hi Lovelies,

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I know I sure did. This past Saturday, GENTRY asked me to co-style their Fall 2011 and Spring/Summer 2012 photo shoot with the amazing Ed Choi up at the Stahl House in the Hollywood Hills (photographed on the right). I was extremely excited and honored that they had asked me to help style they're shoot. On top of never really focusing on just men's styling before, I was also excited to be able to work with all of GENTRY's amazing men's accessories (neck pins, tie pins, tie bars, pocket squares, bow ties (new) and neck ties).

It's definitely a lot easier to style a shoot when you believe in the product, as well as the brand's vision. What I love about GENTRY is their effortless, classic with a modern take on men's accessories and of course their attention to details. I think that more men should start investing in their accessories. Don't get me wrong, I am glad that I see more men out their wearing tie bars but how about adding a little more character to the accessories?! Like GENTRY's Fitzgerlad collection. This is probably by far my favorite collection from GENTRY. I'm in love with the Carraway set and the clock tie pin is my all time favorite.

ATTENTION ALL MEN: please start wearing tie pins, I love them more than tie bars (but I love tie bars too). It's a nice suttle touch of character to an outfit and I LOVE that! All you need is just a little detail to finish a look. As shown in the photo on the left on the handsome Warren Baker, the face of GENTRY. Which is actually a sneak peek pic at one of the looks from the shoot for GENTRY's Fall 2011 campaign.

Ok enough about my love for GENTRY and men's accessories... Now back to the photo shoot. We started off the day shooting GENTRY's Spring/Summer 2012 collections. Since Spring/Summer is more vibrant and colorful, it was only natural to start off the day with the SS collection. Which I personally had the most fun with styling wise (I think Ed did as well). In the Spring collection we also wanted to show people that men's accessories didn't have to be tied down to suits and evening wear. As you'll be able to see a little peek at in the behind the scenes photos below. (click image to enlarge photo)

Models for GENTRY's Spring/Summer 2012 is Warren Baker, Brian Thomas Gove and Austin Stowell. Photographed by Carl Lindstorm

After we wrapped the SS shoot at the Stahl House around 3pm, it was time for the Fall 2011 shoot. Unfortunately, I was wrapped up in the shoot that I completely forgot to take some behind the scenes photos for the Fall collection but I'm sure the one with Warren in the top left is good enough for you guys. However, here is a photo of all of us at the end of the day.
Crew photo from GENTRY's Fall 2011 photo shoot at the Stahl House.

Co-founders: Ms. Imamura & Mr. Sato
Photographer: Everette Perry & his assistants
Fashion Stylist: Jen Nunn-Iwai & Ed Choi
Groomer: Jonathan Colombini
Models: Warren Baker, Alex Ulvsgard & Jonathan Isaiah

All-in-all it was an amazing day with amazing people and an amazing view! Loved every moment of it. Had a blast and I can't wait for the next one. Thank you... Annie & Greg for having me be a part of this photo shoot and Ed for being my partner in crime on this shoot. NUNN + CHOI styling, next stop... the world! :)

Also, I want to thank everyone else that made this shoot happen. Great Team! Can't wait to see all the photos.

Until next time,
xoxo
j

PERSONAL: [nunn better design | logo | revamp | #2]

So you know how last week I thought that I did a final revamp of the Nunn Better Design logo?!

Well guess again. Last night I got a little inspiration and decided to revamp the logo once again. I think I'm leaning towards this new logo more so because it has a nice feminine touch to it.

Please let me know what you guys think, should i stick to this new logo or stay with the old one??

Thanks a bundle!
xoxo
j

PERSONAL: [nunn better design | logo | revamp]

With a new and improved website soon coming to Nunn Better Design, we needed a new logo as well. So here it is...

hope you guys like it!

xoxo
j

PERSONAL: [nunn better design | website | makeover]

Hello my Lovelies!

As the years have gone by, I've changed and matured over the last 5 years. So with that said, it's finally time to give NunnBetterDesign.com a makeover. For now a "currently under construction" page is up, giving you a little taste of what to expect.

I have the new website pretty much all designed already, I just have to do some fine tuning and finishing touches. So stay tuned and I'll let you know when the new design is finally up and running.

All the best,
xoxo
j

STYLING: [rachel & mark | krista mason photography]

A good friend of mine, Krista Mason of Krista Mason Photography, asked me to style some of her clients for their mini "love/holiday" shoot in late November of last year (2010). I've know Krista for many years now and we've worked together on a lot of projects but this was the first official time we got to work together as Photographer and Fashion Stylist, so I was super excited to join the shoot.

The morning of the photo shoot, it was cold, windy and slightly overcast. Luckily when it was time to shoot the sun came to join us.




[Mark is wearing a shirt, sweater & jacket, H&M; tie from Kenneth Cole; tie pin, Gentry; the rest is his own. Rachel's silk tank, cardigan, skirt & necklace, J Crew; Shoes, Joe's Jeans]




[Mark in his own clothing. Rachel's in a Lanvin + H&M dress; YSL platform pumps]

It was a pleasure meeting and styling Rachel + Mark. As well as, working with Event Planner/Set Designer Gianna San Filippo of Chic Celebration and of course Krista Mason of Krista Mason Photography. If you'd like to see more images from the shoot, check out the blog post from Krista Mason Photography.

Until next time..
xoxo
j

STYLING: [felicia k | photo shoot]

As i mentioned in my last post last month, I had the pleasure of styling a photo shoot and working with my talented Hair Stylist & good friend: Jane Suh (owner of the Kutting Room), Photographer and Owner for The Social Trust: Paul Sun, and Make Artist : Melissa Christine.

In November, we all got together and joined our creative minds/talents to do a photo shoot for the beautiful & talented Felicia K of the sister singing group Jazmin. It was a fun & amazing experience. I had about 5-6 looks put together but unfortunately we were running out of time and only got to shoot 3 outfits.

the images above are a few of the photos taken that day by Paul Sun of The Social Trust. enjoy!!