{Like Clockwork}

Every Sunday, after church, Brea and I do a shoot. It's kind of a tradition now, we sneak out for a few minutes in between refreshments and the afternoon theological study, for a few minutes of jumping around (me) and shooting in various crouching positions (her).

The MJ pose, for when I have heels and nothing else planned.

Sometimes I'll dream up little themes (walking shots, I'm pretending I have a job to go to!, or professional and slick because I'm wearing all black, or happy little school girl because I'm wearing a pleated skirt and I don't want to take off my glasses this time...) We use our imagination and shoot in practically every little corner of the alley behind the church building.

The theme here was vintage. And, unlike some in the past, it's actually inspired by a pre-existing concept. I love the Jonas Brothers' Lovebug music video, and I love the idea of the entire story being a flashback of an old photograph come to life.

Jewelry: Old World Charms

Tomorrow I'm giving a presentation for my illustration final. (!!)  In honor of my project's theme, "Old World Charm", I've created some jewelry to match the outfit sketches I'll be showcasing.



Embroidery thread tassel braided with ball chain, glass bottle of gold, embossed finding, petrified wood.




Arm candy!



Charm bracelet: 'grapes' lampwork bead, faceted crystals, a bottle of green beans....and birds!



I'll post about the outfits tomorrow, stay tuned!

{Pinecones & Waiters}

Today I dressed like a waiter and got distracted juggling pinecones. It was a good day.

Well, I guess it's not that impressive. After all, they weren't sharp objects or on fire or anything...

{Trends and I don't Get Along}

I detest trends.

Whoever came up with the idea of mass-producing fashion fads that every teenager would wear to fit in or look normal obviously was out to kill creativity.

This isn’t going to be one of those ranting posts. These pictures are too happy for that. 

I’m just explaining, in my normal tone voice, why you will never see me in a high-low skirt, a bandeau crop top, sporting owl or mustache jewelry, or wearing the color mint.

{Summertime Dreaming}

Guess what? Arabella, a cool girl I met at Fashion Week San Diego last year, interviewed me for her chic lifestyle website, West BeeZ. She made some cool collages of my pics...go see!



8 more days...all that's left of this school semester and freedom can't come soon enough. I'm already drawing up my 'summer blueprint'of plans. Oh, the anticipation! Though at some point my plans will eventually go awry, that's okay, because I know there is good in store.

Peek*A*Chic Runway Collection '13

So excited to finally share these shots from the MODA Fashion Show 2013!

The accompanying interview was done with Jenna, a contributor for the MODA magazine. 

Photo credit: Roi Brignac

Flashbacks: The Theater

I'm still lingering in the aftermath of the fashion show. It was the defining project of this semester, and there are just so many big moments I haven't written about yet.
On the day that I shot the pictures for the Golden Houndstooth post, I went to the theater to scout the location of the fashion show. Kasia the social media PR person of the class, took these shots, and I'm so glad she did!



By the end of the very long evening, my hair was so frazzled from  running around in the high-degree heat.

{The Happy Day Outfit}

How much you love your outfit has got to have some scientifically proven effect on your attitude...seriously! I love getting dressed in the morning. Recently, I've been planning all my outfits for the week on the weekend, to cut down on the stress of 'not having anything to wear' (which really just translates into not having enough time to be creative).



The hour I have in the morning is spent very carefully styling my accessories, hair, and makeup in a way that makes me feel more confident. Then, wearing an outfit I love, I'm ready to face the day!

{Hot Pants}

The Met Ball happened this week...anyone who's anyone in the fashion industry attended. Of course, crazy outfits abounded, all loosely tied to the dressing theme, punk. Nina Dobrev wore this amazing couture gown with built-in pants. Pants. Practical couture; of course, I'm all over it.



In keeping with the event's theme, I tried to recreate a couture outfit with my own sheer skirt and high waisted pants. Even the shots are supposed to be dramatic, with the wind and textures and clash of casual tee + edgy trench. I'm going to stop chattering now. Enjoy :)