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TVNZ stylists Michiko Hylands and Clifton Piper - Source: ONE News
Michiko Hylands
An industry expert in the world of television and fashion styling,
Michiko Hylands is TVNZ's stylist to the stars.
Michiko worked in Australia for several years as a stylist at Network Ten, before becoming the wardrobe and makeup supervisor for Australian Idol and the ARIA music awards.
She has styled many high profile celebrities in both Australia and New Zealand and has created many looks for red-carpet events.
Now back in Auckland, Michiko is TVNZ's head of wardrobe and makeup.
"The key is that I really love what I do," Michiko says.
"I enjoy making people look their very best. Sometimes it only takes a couple of 'tweaks' here and there and 'upping the glam factor' a couple of notches to make someone look a million bucks.
"It's so rewarding to be able to make people feel confident about their look and just make them feel great.
"Fashion is fun, but can be frivolous! While I love a good
trend, they often aren't for most people. Good style is about
finding what works the best for you and owning that look, that's
really important."
Clifton Piper
Clifton is TVNZ's News Stylist and one half of the network's style
team along with Michiko Hughes.
The 'dynamic duo' are responsible for the wardrobe and overall look
of TVNZ presenters and reporters.
"I love it. I love making people look great; its so satisfying,"
says Clifton.
"Styling for news has a very strict aesthetic, a very set look to
it. But you also want to make it accessible. What they wear and how
they look needs to work without distracting viewers from the story.
It needs to look impeccable without being alienating."
Clifton began his career in Sydney 12 years ago; first cutting
hair, then moving into hair direction at some of the city's premier
salons.
But he realised hair was only half the look. Clifton decided to go
into makeup and styling as well - working in magazines, events and
fashion shows as a freelance session stylist.
Since work brought Clifton to Auckland five years ago he's fallen
in love with the television industry and become well known amongst
its key people. He was brought onboard by TVNZ in 2008 to help
refine the look of the network's best known faces.
Michiko & Clifton's blogs:
August 29: The snow crowd look
August 11: Make Up Art Cosmetics
July 15: Trelise Cooper Summer 2012 collections
June 29: Winter beauty saviours
June 17: Petra's Breakfast style
May 6: Louis Vuitton Collection
April 12: iD Dunedin Fashion Week
March 24: NZ Fashion Festival collections
March 18: NZ Fashion Festival and MAC
February 18: The Grammys and Brit Awards
January 28: Shop til you drop in Sydney!
January 20: Glamour at the Golden Globes
January 13: Hot looks at the tennis
December 16: Christmas wishlist
November 30: Dress codes deciphered
November 18: Getting party ready
October 15: Natalie Chan and Christian Dior
October 7: Yvonne Bennetti collection
October 1: Picture Me: A model's diary
September 27: Fashion Week wrap-up
September 23: Qantas Media Awards
September 2: Accessories we love
August 26: It's all about the accessories
August 19: Underwear essentials
August 6: Trenery and Trelise Cooper
July 15: Hot looks "sur la piste" (on the slopes)
July 8: Tricks for terrific tresses - Part 2
July 1: Tricks for terrific tresses - Part 1
June 24: Inside a stylist's handbag
June 17: Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky
June 10: When the past meets the present
June 3: Sex And The City - Porn for the fashion set
May 28: Winter 2010's Hottest Trends: Part Two
May 20: Winter 2010's Hottest Trends: Part One
April 29: Max for the winter wardrobe
April 15: Twentysevennames: A directional young label
April 9: Style Blog's autumn loves
March 26 - We love David Jones!
March 18 - Talented young Kiwi designers
March 11 - The Oscars verdict
March 4 - The A-Z on Millinery at the Races
February 25 - Style Blog checks out the BAFTAs
February 18 - Bronzed beach babe v Pale English
rose
February 11 - Valentine's Day wish list
February 4 - Grammy Awards verdict
January 28 - SAG Awards verdict
January 21 - Golden Globes verdict
January 14 - If the jacket fits, wear it!
January 8 - Glamping!
December 24 - The best of 2009
December 18 - The ultimate swimsuit
December 10 - Beachy keen
October 29 - Summer style on a shoestring
October 27 - Japanese fashion: The wrap-up
October 16 - Style blog explores the wierd and wacky
world of Japanese fashion
October 9 - Style blog soaks up Tokyo's eclectic
style
October 1:
Fashion Week wrap
September 18: Style Blog is Fashion Week
ready
September 14: Glorious Gucci
September 3: An Italian fashion icon
August 28: Spring/Summer with Yvonne
Bennetti
August 20 - Mum's the word!
August 13 - Baby's in black... again!
August 6 - Change your wardrobe with the
seasons
July 31 - Getting ready for awards night
July 24 - Looks the style team love
July 16 - Why The September Issue is a must-see
July 09 - Chanel and other French icons
July 02 - Perfecting the capsule wardrobe
June 25 - It's all about the right fit
June 18 - Of lip gloss and Warriors glam
June 11 - Does Christchurch have style?
June 04 - Jewellery: The quick fashion fix
May 29 - Wear a belt and wear it well
May 21 - How to layer right for winter
May 14 - How to look good sitting down
May 7 - TVNZ stylists report back from Australian
fashion week
