Fashion On Display

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! =)

photographer // Michelle Herrick // www.michelleherrick.com

wardrobe stylist // Alex Evjen // www.avestyles.com

model // Morgan Kaiser // www.fordrba.com

hair & make up // Brittany & Cami // www.adornstylelounge.com

set design // Christina Brian // vivafullhouse.blogspot.com

photography assistant // Elizabeth Langford // www.elizabethlangford.com

wardrobe provided by // www.adornstylelounge.com

Meuse Magazine // www.meusemagazine.com

Baby Room Inspiration

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/

Beach Style

Not too long ago I visited beautiful La Jolla, California, and fell in love with all of the little clothing boutiques close to the beach. Granted, most of the clothes in the shops were pretty pricey, but the well curated "beachy" looks were enticing enough for me to want to never leave the beach or at the minimum implement more of that style this summer as I stick close to my pool. Here are some examples of what I'm talking about...You may never want to take your swimsuit off!

1. One piece bathing suit with a maxi-skirt accessorized with sunnies and a hat. EASY A! (Source)

2. Preppy cable-knit sweater over a bikini with a fabulous bag. (Source)

3. Bikini top with a flirty skirt. (Source)

4. Crochet and lace tops over your swimsuit with cut-offs. (Source 1, source 2)

Featured in La Petite Magazine

One thing that I had yet to do this year was style kids' clothing. I'm excited to say that I've already gotten a chance to do it twice, and it's a whole different game when your models are five.

La Petite Magazine is a children's magazine that features artistic photography and clothing, and I was happy to meet the creator of the magazine, Rachelle a super stylish mom, at the Altitude Summit this past January. I told her I wanted to try my hand at styling kiddos, and from there I asked my friend Kym Ventola (who also shot that Savers shoot I posted the other day) if she would be interested. She too is one fashionable mom, and I knew it was in the shoot's best interest to work with people that know kids.

Of course, in my world, the most important part of a fashion shoot is the clothing, so Esp. No. 1 was kind enough to lend all of the clothes for the shoot. This California clothing line is pretty awesome because everything they sell is androgynous. Their colored denim is fabulous. It comes in every color you can think of!

We photographed Caden and Camryn, two adorable five year-olds, in the desert of Arizona. We depicted them as best friends having a little adventure together. Since the magazine tends to publish things that are a bit more avant-garde and the clothing company is androgynous, I wanted to make their outfits a bit more fashion forward than commercial. And yet, I also made sure the kids liked them and wanted to play in them.

The hair was done by Matty G from The Spot Salon in Phoenix and the makeup was done by Linda Wagner. With this wonderful team of people the shoot went smoothly and was a blast! Definitely check out the latest issue of La Petite, and if you would like the photographer's perspective of the shoot, click here to read her blog post.

Featured on Grey Likes Baby

I've always loved the blog Grey Likes Weddings. Stylist, Summer Watkins, just has an amazing eye and curates that blog to perfection. Now that I'm having a baby, I've come to love Grey Likes Baby too!

I'm happy to share that our baby gender reveal shoot has been featured on Grey Likes Baby today! Check it out, click here.

Thanks again to our friends, Jason and Jessica of Session Nine Photography, for capturing this fun announcement!