Architectural Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty

I have been waiting for months to finally squeal that a styled bridal shoot that I did in collaboration with Gina Meola Photography is on Style Me Pretty!!! AHHH!!!

Gina came to me wanting to do create a styled bridal shoot, and I pitched the idea of something architectural and modern. She loved it, and the project was born!

We had sooooo many talented people collaborating with us, and we couldn't have done it with out them!

Photography + Art Direction: Gina Meola Photography Flowers: Avant-Garde Studios Wedding gowns + Jewelry: Mariee Gallery Cakes: Classic Cakes and Confections Invitations: LittleOwl Letterpress Contributing Photography + Graphic Design: Purple Nickel Studio Loft Venue: Portland 38 Reception Venue: The Audubon Center in Phoenix Makeup: Ashley Nicole Hair: Kim Cornwell at Triple Threat Studios (480-225-4282)

Please check out the post to see the full story of the shoot and all of the extra details of the wedding!

In the meantime, I'll give you the details on the FASHION!

The love story is between an architect (groom) and an interior designer (bride). So, everything was kept VERY clean and minimalistic. Jason Jarvis had an amazing black suit and an enormous tie collection to pull from. He also had this CRAZY AMAZING tweed Dior jacket that I HAD to use because it's that awesome. The rest is history - we kept him timeless, chic and monochromatic.

Miss Gwen is a talented model from Agency Arizona, and of course, she looked amazing in everything. So, for her first look I wanted something very simple and pretty, so I selected a Claire Pettibone gown from Mariee Gallery. For her second look, we wanted something more architectural and structured. Ian Stuart was the perfect gown designer for the job, and Mariee Gallery is the only bridal salon in Arizona that carries his work.

I hope you LOVE LOVE LOVE the project!

Behind the Scenes - Bridal Shoot

After almost two months of planning with AMAZING people (Melissa Jill Photography, Outstanding Occasions, Camelback Flower Shop, The W Scottsdale, Mariee Gallery, Saks Fifth Avenue, Idieh Design, Classic Cakes and Confections and Classic Party Rentals), we finally had our awesome bridal shoot this week More details to come, but for now here are some behind the scenes pics! Oh, and check out the fabulous models from Agency AZ - Tyler Payne and Drue Maggetti. GORGE!

Come to My Class!

I found out about this cool place called JAM from my friend Katrina over at Hey Little Birdie, and fell in LOVE! JAM is very unique because they sh0wcase only handmade things designed by mostly local artists, AND they also function as a community center in that they invite different artists to come a teach classes!!! They range from making furniture out of palettes (I REALLY want to take that class) to sewing handbags to making yummy brownies! It's such a brilliant idea, and a great way to build community!

So, I was invited to join in on the fun, and teach a class too! WOOHOO! I'll be sharing the top staples every gal should have in their closet, some trends to stay up to date on AND each person from the class is asked to bring five items that they own and want to know how to wear better. FUN, right?

The class is on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:30pm to 8pm. Spots are limited. You can register by sending a FB message to JAM and just mention my class. The class costs $15! I hope to see some of you there!

Project Update - Hollywood Glam meets Nautical

It has been a while since I posted some of my recent work. All of that has to do with waiting for things to be published. EEK! It is a LONG, exciting process that sure does test your patience, but it's TOTALLY worth it, right? So, because it's killing me inside that I can't share any finished products with you quite yet, I wanted to share some inspiration and cell phone sneak peeks of this bridal shoot I styled last night for Arizona Foothills Magazine. It's basically Hollywood glam meets nautical bridal.

IT WAS SOOOO MUCH FUN, especially since the project was with my good friends Marcus and Gina from Gina Meola Photography, and featured clothing from Saks Fifth Avenue and Mariee. DROOL! I also got spend time with, Ashley Gain who is a wonderful wedding planner in the Valley and modeled for the shoot along with her husband Brad!

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To see more inspiration from the shoot, check out the Pinterest board!

SNEAK PEEKS (Photo Credit: Gina Meola):

Can't wait to finally reveal the project in November, so check back!

Home Renovation Peek

Well, it's safe to say I have the home renovation itch. Ryan and I have been turning our 1953 home upside down over the past two weeks. I thought you guys might want to see some sneak peeks via my cell phone. I put some Bertoia look-a-like chairs together, we made our own front door, we painted our living-room, kitchen, cabinets, installed some new lights, and did some yard demo. It has been CRAZY, but I'm loving the transformation. Full reveal with before and after pictures coming soon!