9:04 AM
10:15 AM
a mile from texarkana
10:15 AMvintage top, belt and bag // randomly acquired denim, wedges and accessories sterling, blue & green turquoise, labradorite earrings by...
vintage top, belt and bag // randomly acquired denim, wedges and accessories
sterling, blue & green turquoise, labradorite earrings by Lauren
This incredible, vintage southwestern-print, fringe top was the inspiration behind this photo series. Pretty sure I remember someone walking up to me to touch the fringe once at the mall, it's that enthralling. But then, when isn't fringe captivating? As for the printed fabric, it is interesting enough to note that it is the reverse side that is used on the exterior, allowing a washed-out effect from the ink not penetrating completely. I'm especially grateful to be able to feature jewelry designs by Lauren, which I basically wear about 7 days a week.
The photos themselves speak to the traveler in all of us, wherever life may find you. Although Patrick had some of his own hilarious captions to add including, "Where the hell is the bus?!" and "I have such a headache right now." or "I hope I have exact change."
12:33 PM
// for claire
12:33 PMImage two courtesy of Carolyn Murphy by Koray Birand for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey April 2012 via fashiongonerogue.com In May of this year, I ...
Image two courtesy of Carolyn Murphy by Koray Birand for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey April 2012 via fashiongonerogue.com
The hardest (and most stressful) part was setting out to find a fabric that could hold a candle to the dress on the cover! I had an amazing stroke of luck by coming across this antique Venetian lace. With only days away before prom night, we decided to leave the sleeves out as the temperature reached a steady 90 degrees in early June.
At their request, we chose a bright coral lining. I was so amazed by the final result, I literally must've snapped a million photos in awe of how beautiful she looked walking around the yard. It was surreal.
Needless to say, it was a major success in that we were able to design something that was s p e c i a l and not just a poofy prom dress. Another testament to how imperative vintage is when it comes to creating your own, inimitable style.
10:07 AM
thistle and honey
10:07 AMsundress - vintage / hat - nine west If I had to choose one dress out of my closet which defined the epitome of femininity, this would be it...
sundress - vintage / hat - nine west
If I had to choose one dress out of my closet which defined the epitome of femininity, this would be it. Ultimately, it has everything a girl could ask for in a dress; subtle floral prints, hues of lavender, eyelet lace trim, button-up bustier, flowing tiered cotton, and most compulsory, pockets. Well deserving of a shoot frolicking in fields of thistle, daisies, and the prettiest assortment of wildflowers. Feels as though this dress has achieved its full potential after spending an entire day in the sun.
12:53 PM
monumental love
12:53 PMBasia - BCBG MaxAzria tie-dye silk top, BCBG MaxAzria lazercut scalloped hem faux leather skirt, tribal ebony wood earrings, ethnic nepali ...
Basia - BCBG MaxAzria tie-dye silk top,
BCBG MaxAzria lazercut scalloped hem faux leather skirt,
tribal ebony wood earrings, ethnic nepali necklace, dominican turquoise bracelet
Patrick - HUGO BOSS striped cotton sweater and pants,
Emporio Armani wrist watch, Jeffrey Campbell huaraches, honduran leather bracelets
If you had asked me how many photos I would've taken for this shoot beforehand, my response would most likely not be anywhere in the 500s. But alas, put a boy and girl together in a shoot and I guess the possibilities are endless. Which leaves you with thirty of the final shots here that I couldn't bear not making the cut.
The shortfall would be that there are ZERO outfit changes, but it seems my photography style is leaning more in the direction of the relationship between the images than what is being photographed.
In the photo of me leaning on the fountain with the cyan water, you can see the occupy Buffalo movement in its infancy. Our Niagara Square is undoubtedly breathtaking, and I can't blame them for taking it over as their main headquarters.
Something tells me the tourists that accompanied us on our photoshoot visiting the square have either diminished in numbers since their occupancy, increased, or more likely stayed the same.
Many thanks to Kasia Campolo for her photo expertise and Lauren Willett-Benson for lending out her Nikon!! :)