Saturday, January 3, 2015

70's Glamour

This post is coming a little late...

I was originally collecting these inspiration images to use as fuel for my New Year's Eve wardrobe. I was drawn to the effortless glamour exuded by 70's socialites and influentials. Metallic, shiny textures create a luminous quality without reaching for the typical sequined mini frock. High slits and dangerously low necklines add sex appeal in a timeless, yet modern way.

The most inspirational photos I came across were the candid shots from Studio54. You can really see the carefree attitude portrayed by the women at the time, echoing the strong, rebellious ladies of our generation. You can certainly see this attitude in the more recent collections of designers like Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Chloè, some of which I have included in this post. 



Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Bohemian Goth



In today’s world, All Hallows Eve is a night that allows us to put on a mask and become a completely different person. But historically this night had much more sinister implications. 

Halloween had its beginnings in an ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of the dead. The festival was called Samhain (pronounced Sah-ween)and it was the biggest and most significant holiday of the Celtic year. The Celts believed that at the time of Samhain, more so than any other time of the year, the ghosts of the dead were able to mingle with the living, because at Samhain the souls of those who had died during the year traveled into the otherworld. Creepy stuff.

This may not be the popular belief of modern times but Halloween certainly raises awareness of the fabled existence of the afterlife. So with that in mind I decided to take a different approach to Halloween this year and reinterpret a tried and true costume- the witch.

What might a modern witch look like? I doubt you’d catch her in a tall pointy hat or knee high striped socks and surely she would have invested in a skin care routine that would alleviate those pesky warts. No, a 21st Century witch would not only take on a new appearance, she may even identify with a current style trend- the Bohemian Goth.

The Bohemian Goth is a girl who feels more comfortable in black, believes in all things magical, channels the energy of the stars and the universe, shares a connection with Mother Nature and probably owns a sage stick or two…


Some of the photos below are purely inspirational and others come directly from noted fashion publications such as Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.





















Sunday, August 31, 2014

Fall Style Inspiration

Before my move to LA three weeks ago I assumed my time here would be full of exploration, new photography projects and being surrounded by California landscape. Unfortunately LA had other things in mind like a harsh reality check: moving across the country is actually way more difficult and time consuming that I could have anticipated. I haven't exactly had as much free time to work on photography as I had hoped (shocking I know). That is not to say I regret the move. Finding a new job, a new car, a new apartment and a new group of friends in a new city is challenging to say the least but I can already tell (only 2 days into my internship) that I will learn so much more than I could imagine.

All that being said, I've been finding inspiration in the most unsuspecting places...

I came across a photo from a photographer (Van Styles) I've been following for a couple of years that seemed to resonate with me more than usual. It's a black and white still shot of a single building obscured by thick fog. The criss crossing architectural features, light and dark contrast and play on transparency all got me thinking about what to look forward to for Fall. It's somewhat ominous mood is not necessarily foreboding, just mysterious. Living in a climate where the autumnal equinox doesn't necessarily equal cooler temperatures means that Fall style takes on a new meaning and calls for a little reinterpretation.

Scroll below to see my fall 2014 inspiration photos.




Thursday, July 31, 2014

Fall Forward

This will be one of my last social media shoots for Free People since I will be making the move to LA in a couple of weeks! It's bittersweet but I know the change of pace will be a positive transition for me.

The theme of this shoot was "Fall Forward" since we've been getting tons of cozy sweaters, jackets and cardigans in the store. We took a trip down to River Street because I thought the historical background, typical of downtown Savannah, would give the clothes a vintage appeal. Jordan modeled for me and as always, all clothes are Free People.