Thursday, October 4, 2012

Ever Wondered Who the Hell is Alki David?


Recently the Hollywood Reporter interviewed my husband for an article that came out 2 days ago referring to him as "one of Hollywood's biggest troublemakers", this is true. The below article gives you a good look into our life, whats going on, and tells you exactly "Who the Hell" Alki David is.

Jennifer Stano and Alki David





















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"At his Beverly Hills mansion, Alki David, one of Hollywood's biggest troublemakers, is showing his guests the 16,200-square-foot palace that, according to records, cost him $16.5 million in 2010. It's one of many places that Alki -- as everyone calls him -- likes to relax. The others include a mansion in Greece, a ski lodge in Switzerland and several properties in the U.K. His stateside residence allows him to consider the Hollywood of years past -- his home used to serve as Mary Pickford's hunting grounds, and his neighbors' mansions once belonged to Sammy Davis Jr. andCharlie Chaplin -- as well as to be navel-to-navel with celebrity neighbors, like newcomers to the hood David and Victoria Beckham.

On this night, the 44-year-old Greek immigrant with a net worth of $1.7 billion is hosting a soiree -- if you can call it that. In truth, producers are filming a "party" for a forthcoming TLC reality show tentatively titled Trophy Wives, which will feature his third wife, model and fashion designer Jennifer Stano (he's got two sons,Andrew, 17, and Alexander, 15, from his first marriage). As a DJ plays what sounds like electro-porn-funk at barely audible levels so as not to interfere with the show's production, the cast moves around the "party" with cameramen tracking them throughout. Alki, after changing $1,500 silk shirts twice so he'll look good on camera, regales a crowd of admirers with the tale of how a few days earlier he phoned his wife's modeling agency pretending to be a john requesting a hooker."

Please note that the last sentence was misquoted - "how a few days earlier he phoned his wife's modeling agency pretending to be a john requesting a hooker.", I do not own an agency- during filming we called another cast members match making agency as a joke.





To read the entire article click here- 



Last week I decided it was time to get my husbands name tattooed on me somewhere since he has had me TWICE on his body for over 3 years; over his heart and on his forearm but more importantly because I wanted to.  I got the idea for the spot from a Gucci model who actually has Redemption (which I have tattooed on my ribs) tattooed on her forearm- I decided it was the perfect place for Alki's name.  Yes, I know what your thinking, But if you think a tattoo is a huge commitment , try being Married!

This tattoo makes my 5th tattoo and I am obsessed with it. It's meaningful, and everything I ever wanted- I LOVE Roman Numerals- and the numbers under Alki's name is our wedding date- 5.14.2011. Everything I have is writing, except for the rosary on my wrist.


Redemption MMIX (2009 in Roman Numerals) is a reminder to me that I can overcome anything- and that I did; I redeemed myself from the MESS I was in, mentally, spiritually and physically.


My husband and I both have 'Have Faith' tattooed on our wrists. I got the tattoo before I decided to use it for my swimwear line and it reminds me to Have Faith in whatever it is I do, want and need. 
My best friend Blair and I got matching rosary tattoos on our wrists pictured above.
We have been best friends since we were 2 years old and she is one day older than me. This tattoo is meaningful for 2 reason- 1. bc its a rosary and it's with me everyday and everywhere and 2. bc Blair and I got it together. Whenever I look at it I think of her- she still lives in my home town in NY and Im all the way in CA. Love and miss you Blair


Here is one of my husbands "Jennifer" tattoos. He got this on his forearm before we were even engaged.
Here is his other tattoo of my name above his heart. That one came first :)

So there you go. I have been meaning to write about my tattoos and the meanings behind them for a while. I have a video of me getting my husbands name tattooed and I will post it once my husband brings home his iPhone lol. x


Some recent pictures from my Instagram.
This dress I bought at Intermix and it is by Helmut Lang. I did my own hair and makeup for the Hollywood Reporter photo shoot.

This shirt I also bought at Intermix AND is currently on sale !!!!!

With Brandin Palestino at Marianna Hewitt's Bday Party ! Dress from Intermix by Yigal Azrouel, my belt is by YSL.

Dinner with my Manooshah ! Keys please.

Last day of Filming. Hair and Makeup by Etienne Ortega.

Have you seen my contouring video on Socialcam ( on iPhones)? Makeup and hair by Etienne Ortega. 
A page from a book I made for Alki for our 1 year anniversary. Book made on iPhoto 

Another page from the book I made for Alki for our 1 year anniversary.

Thats it for now. If you have any questions please leave it below. And don't forget to check out my Blog Sale above- the link is under my main picture :)

xoxox
Jennifer



Monday, September 17, 2012

Where to begin ?!?!?!?

No makeup- just mascara.. Notice my much smaller lips ?!?!?





It's been a long time since I have posted. I was in Greece for 3 weeks with my husband as most of you know and then as soon as we arrived back home we have been non stop with work.















My husband recently launched a new station- channel 64 in the LA area called KILM- Filmon (formally KHIZ) . There are a ton of really cool talk shows with amazing hosts - Marianna Hewitt, Raylene Bartolocci, Natalie Nunn, Xixi Yang, Kato Kaelin, Andy Dick, Janice Dickinson and many more. Whats cool about his channel is that it is completely interactive. During the shows they take callers, you can vote online, even cam up and broadcast on Battlecam.com which airs at night. I am so proud of him for doing what he loves and giving some of my dear friends the opportunity to get on TV and live their dreams.
www.Filmon.tv
www.Filmon.com


Along with the TV channel, Lilly and I have been swamped in the office with orders. Our swimmer line has had an amazing year and I can proudly say our  merger has been a massive success. We are getting ready to go into our "down" season which gives us time to redesign our website, concentrate on 2013 collections and just have some time for ourselves.

I was so excited to get to Greece and be able to cycle the 17mile island 3 times a week at least, however, it was so damn hot I wasn't able to do any type of exercise for the 3 weeks I was there. Thank god I ate clean and healthy- the food there is so amazingly fresh. When I got home I was jet lagged for a good week and a half and so I finally got into the gym last week for the first time in about a month. It's been some time since I posted my workout routine and diet- and since it changes often I will do an updated post soon, I know many of you have been asking and waiting.

I have been feeling a little down lately; depressed even. Yes, a lot of exciting things are going on but my mind and thinking haven't been the most positive. Out of nowhere I received an email from a girl telling me that she started reading the book the secret and how she is following its teachings; thinking positively and manifesting the things she wants in life. I wrote her back thanking her for the email, that it had reminded  me how powerful positive thinking can be and how one negative thought can multiply into many negative thoughts causing stress in ones life. Since that email, I have started thinking positively again and getting my mind back to how it use to be. It's easy to fall off and forget sometimes, and even those who preach to others need a little uplifting every once in a while.
So to Teryn and Yana - Thank you.

I don't know if you know this or not but in January of this year I gave up eating meat. Its been a good 8 months since and I haven't looked back; I still eat fish so I would be considered a Pescatarian. I noticed since giving up meat I became very tired and lazy which is so not me, so last week I went to the Dr's to give blood to test all of my levels, to see what blood type I am because I want to look into Blood Type Diet, and they also ran an allergy test to see if I am allergic to any foods and so on. I can't wait to get my results back and see whats going on in my body.  I also went to Whole foods and picked up a bunch of vitamins; my last multi vitamin was iron free = pointless for me lol. Ill update once I get the results in and explain more about the Blood Type Diet. I hope it doesn't say my body is suppose to eat meat... Yuck!

I think that's about it for now. Ive had my hair and makeup done for a few events by the wonderful and talented Etienne Ortega and I cannot wait to film a tutorial with him. Below are some of the looks we have done together.  I also included a short workout video that my trainer Lauren Kern and I recorded a while ago.  We plan on filming a lot more but it's hard to film around people in the gym.
Any questions please leave a comment :)

Thanks again for checking out my blog, sorry its been so long. I needed a mental break- people can be so mean.

XX
J


This video is " one round" of exercises I do with Lauren in 1 hour. Depending on how fast I move we will do about 2-3 rounds of exercises which consist of 3-5 different workouts,  3 times each, 15 - 25 reps. I hope that makes sense.  More videos and diet info coming soon.


Recent Random Pics
Lilly Ghalichi and I on Marianna Hewitt's show on Filmon.tv !
Watch live on channel 64 in the LA area.

Our House. Fashion Show Party  <3

My Girls. Rachel Bernstein, Mariana Hewitt and Raylene Bartolocci

How cool is the all white dance floor. #beverlyhills #houseparty

I can't wait to tell you whats been going on!!!!!

<3

Lilly Ghalichi and I, we had to have  Izakaya  !!!

Fashion Night out ! My House

Most of my family is this tall... or short. LOL I got my moms genes here! My Aunt Patty <3

Mini Fashion show

The boys Etienne Ortega and Brandin Palestino

Jennifer Stano

Rachel Bernstein and I in my Kitchen

Patiently waiting




How this worked... I have no idea. #filming
Some pictures from my Instagram ------> @JenniferStano

Jennifer Stano, makeup by Etienne Ortega

Updated closet tour coming soon.

No makeup- just mascara.. Notice my much smaller lips ?!?!?

Jennifer Stano

Whole Foods run. Some vitamins I'm taking

Makeup and hair by Etienne Ortega. 

Fashion Night out with my B*tches.
Lilly Ghalichi, Brandin Palestino, Jennifer Stano, Bianca

Fashion Show at my house, Katherine, Jennifer Stano, Mariana Hewitt, Rachel Bernstein

Friends, Robert Ri'chard, Manooshah, Jennifer Stano

My most popular pic on Instagram lol. Hair and makeup by Etienne Ortega

My House.

Work and play. Jennifer Stano #chanel #louboutin

My House. Bun loving


Dinner at Koi. Katherine, Gretchen Rossi , Jennifer Stano

Shopping at Intermix, 2 new dresses.

Filming something exciting!!!!!!!! #bentely #crew #filming

I will always support my friends, Dirty Couture and Cute Booty Wear, My cute Booty. #filming #myhouse
Peep my husbands closet behind me LOL

#Swag Dirty Couture

Wondered how ?!? Now you know. Makeup by Etienne Ortega

 $$ Celine Gold chain sunglasses. $$ Black n Gold

The beautiful Leyla Milani and I . #filming

He completes me.

My little girl smile <3

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