Last week, I was happy to share my thoughts on hot spring and summer trends for The College Times, and today the article is out. YAY! (Click here to read it). I sure do miss my college days, so it makes me really happy that I'm not too old to still have a voice in the college scene. haha.
I hope you enjoy the article and my tips! Happy Thursday!
The latest issue of WeLikeWeLove Magazine was kind enough to share a fashion spread featuring the styling work of myself and Jessie Artigue. (Click here to see) I'm happy to share the full shoot reveal today, as well as a special giveaway of a super unique and awesome necklace from Angel Court. Angel Court was our jewelry sponsor for this shoot, and we couldn't be more grateful. They are an awesome company with TONS of style.
You'll find the giveaway details at the end of this post. =)
Photography: Nick Duplessis Wardrobe styling: Alex Evjen and Jessie Artigue Makeup & Hair: Arthur Frederiko Models: Erin Beatty and Erin Thomas, The Agency Arizona Jewelry: Angel Court Location: 44 Monroe Clothes: Vintage and stylist owned
This awesome necklace in the photo just above is the one Angel Court is being kind enough to give away to one luck winner! It's called the Delta necklace and retails for $80.00. It's incredibly unique and would go with any outfit. Geometric shapes are totally in right now, so this is something I definitely would want to have!
To enter to win this necklace, please leave your name, email address and a comment about this post below. The contest will close at Noon Pacific Coast Time on Friday, June 8th. The winner will be announced on Twitter, Facebook and in the comments section of this post. Please share and good luck.
In case you didn't see yesterday's post, a fashion shoot collaboration that I was a part of has been featured in the latest issue of Meuse Magazine. I'm definitely still celebrating over here, and I wanted to share with you some behind the scenes shots of the process. (photos by Elizabeth Langford).
The shoot took place in a small window display of an art gallery in Downtown Mesa, Arizona. We basically were given a blank slate to work with, and brought it all to life using the interior design talents of Christina Brian.
We created about three different sets, which took about an hour preparation for each one. All of the team members really pitched in to make it happen as quickly as possible.
The shoot took place at the beginning of fall, so it was still pretty hot in Arizona. It didn't help to be in a non-ventilated space filled with sun light. I think we got a bit slap happy.
Thanks to a salon and boutique in one, Adorn Style Lounge, we were able to prep the model and change her outfits next door. Once Morgan was ready to start modeling we had to place her behind the glass, which posed a bit of a communication struggle. Let's just say Michelle and I used a LOT of faux sign language. haha!
We made sure to photograph every little detail because you never know what a publication is going to look for and need for their layouts.
If you are ever curious of what I look like when I'm hard at work, it looks a little something like this...
That is my analytical pose. haha. And, apparently I like to accessorize with rolls of masking tape.
Lessons learned from this shoot:
1. Set designers and prop stylists add so much dimension to a photo shoot. Can't wait to work with more.
2. Sticking a model in a glass box definitely makes it hard to communicate and fix the clothes when needed.
3. Working with a wonderful team of people committed to a vision can give you so much more than you imagined.
Good things sure do come to those who wait! Eight months ago, a fashion photo shoot collaboration took place centered around the idea of photographing a model in a window display. It was one of the funnest and creative shoots I've been a part of, and I'm happy to share that it has been published in the latest issue of Meuse Magazine!
This shoot had the usual team members, BUT is very unique in that we had a wonderful interior designer, Christina Brian, to help us with the window displays.
Below, is a full reveal of all of the fashion, hair, makeup and design that took place.
Stay tuned for a blog post sharing some behind the scenes photos and advice! =)
Happy Friday! I'm officially six months pregnant today, and that means it's definitely time to start working on my baby room starting this weekend! This was definitely not one of my 2012 Home Decor Goals, but hopefully, that won't stop me from doing some other home improvements too.
So, of course, fashion is always influencing me, and I've decided to follow the summer color trends by designing her room in coral and a minty teal with metallic accents. Thanks to the fabulous technology of Polyvore.com, I can show you an inspiration board. I think I would be lost without this step for any creative project.
We have already found our crib, a mid-century credenza for a changing table, a rocking chair that is being reupholstered, curtains and picked out paint. Now, it's just down to putting it all together.
Wish me luck! Can't wait to show you pics when it's done! And, feel free to follow my nursery finds on Pinterest! I couldn't resist creating a baby board. http://pinterest.com/alexandraevjen/baby-time/
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