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THE SECRET GARDEN

By on May 17, 2013 in fashion inspiration, photoshoots


The spring lookbook for Summerland has been unveiled! This time, we traveled to some lilac gardens (totally trapped in time and adorable) to shoot images of Summerland’s amazing new spring pieces. My favorite is the Samantha Pleet Myth Dress. So good!









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AY MARIEKE JEWELRY

By on May 15, 2013 in fashion inspiration, photoshoots, portland


I had so much fun working on this shoot for my friend’s jewelry line, Ay Marieke. Her pieces have a lovely combination of feminine and mystic elements, drawing from classic symbolism in a subtle way. I can’t wait to wear one of her Ojo rings (ojo = eye!), I’ve been wanting an eye ring for a long time but was waiting for the right one. Our shoot day was exactly what I hoped it would be- chill ladies working together on a fun project, mimosas and jewels, silks and a bit of sunshine in the studio. Make sure to visit the Ay Marieke shop to see even more pieces, and you can also keep up with her updates on her Facebook page.

Photography: Anja Verdugo
Hair & Makeup: Amber Blasco Douglass
Models: Consuelo Wise & Theresa Guntli
Styling: Theresa Guntli



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CLEVER NETTLE X REFINERY29

By on May 14, 2013 in fashion inspiration, shop updates


multicolor fringe sweater / rose maxi dress / gradient pants (SOLD) / neon bikini top / egyptian eye maxi skirt

File under: things I should have posted about sooner! The Clever Nettle X Refinery29 vintage shop has lots of new pieces! This shop is part of the Vintage Across America project, and there will be new items appearing all the time throughout the month (in all shops), so be sure to keep checking back! I’ll try to work out a good system for keeping you up to date- there are more items (like all the accessories!) that I’m not posting here right now, so this isn’t a be-all-end-all kind of post. I’m collecting pieces for the next batch and am going for lots of unique silhouettes & COLOR!


floral bow dress / sheer sleeve blouse / ornate muumuu / studded jumpsuit


guatemalan jacket (not available yet) / hat women skirt (SOLD) / sunflower dress / patched leather jacket


cut-out back tiki dress / studded denim jacket / horse print tapestry jacket / fringed & studded cactus tee


violet sweater (not available yet) / floral mini dress / tie-dye shirt / hawaiian track jacket / tropic printed tee

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STONE & HONEY / MEDIUS COLLECTION

By on May 6, 2013 in fashion inspiration, photoshoots, portland


A while back I had the pleasure of shooting Stone & Honey‘s new spring jewelry collection, Medius. We worked together on images for the fall collection as well, and the shoots are always fun and chill. Teresa’s work is beautiful, and it’s always awesome to get a couple sneak peeks of her works-in-progress while we’re planning the photoshoot. I love the addition of fringe to this collection, and the bronze rings are mega cool! They’re simple but strong at the same time (my fave is this one). Plus, Teresa brings the tastiest chocolate chip cookies from Tula Bakery, I think we can say that it’s a tradition (even if it’s just twice)? They’re tradition-worthy. Also, this shoot taught me that hair tied in a knot is basically one of the coolest things ever.

Check out more images below, and you can find all the pieces from the Medius collection right here! PS – I didn’t shoot the product images but wanted to include them too!

Photography: Anja Verdugo
Hair & Makeup: Nica DeMaria
Styling: Megan Hart
Model: Emily Love





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FIONA

By on April 27, 2013 in analog photography, fashion inspiration


A quick snap of Fiona after a shoot, with a jumbo truck and some leftover flowers outside the studio building. This girl is so great!

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SMILE MAGAZINE

By on April 23, 2013 in fashion inspiration


I found this amazing magazine at a comic store called Cosmic Monkey here in Portland and I totally treasure it, it’s like the holy grail of magazines for my teenage self. Also hello, galactic style? It’s perfect! I know everyone is always like, “OMG Sassy was the only good magazine ever” but I had never even heard of Sassy until a few years ago, I dunno why? My teenage magazine history (like, around 13-14) was all about garbage like Seventeen or YM or Delia’s catalogs. Or sometimes I would go to the library and read old issues of Spin and Rolling Stone but I think overall I felt pretty “whatever” about it. Maybe I wasn’t super into magazines because I was too busy racking up a major internet bill by staying up all night in chat rooms. OK BUT SMILE MAGAZINE- we were meant to be. Except for the thing about the Moffatts, because they were like Hanson, and they both sucked.


This is actually more relevant to me now than when I was younger, because I am semi-obsessed with the robot dog Aibo. I really wish I had an Aibo! I don’t think they make them anymore and they are super expensive (over $1000 usually!). Aibo just chills in your house and walks around and does stuff, and it recognizes you (!!!) and it has a pink ball that it rolls around. It’s kind of an idiot and that’s why I like it. The best thing about Aibo is that it can KEEP A BLOG. A blog that no one reads, except for the owner. Sometimes the Aibo makes stuff up and it also hates babies. I have a collection of Aibo blog screenshots of some of my favorite Aibo blog posts (from various Aibos), including interaction from their owners and the documentation of Aibos hating babies. Also: “R U Ready for Y2K?” On Y2K NYE someone turned off all the lights and we were like “OMG Y2K” but then they were like, “JK.”


GALACTIC STYLE TIPS! The fashion spread in this magazine is so awkward and therefore adorable. But like, that all-white track pants plus sandals look is actually pretty sweet.


ORIGINAL MANGA DRAWING CONTEST? Me and Rachel would have been all over this shit.


The icing on the cake is that every issue (I guess? I only have one) has a translated portion of Sailormoon manga. Bonus icing on the cake: the one in this issue is from Sailormoon S, which was totally the best one, duh. Saturn was such a goth. They also have a comic in it called Sushi Girl (great name).

In conclusion: thanks for existing, Smile Magazine. Also, is it your fault that I have been hoping that I find a tamagotchi in the thrift store? For some reason I really want a tamagotchi.

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VINTAGE SHOP UPDATE

By on April 6, 2013 in fashion inspiration, shop updates


50′s leaf print dress / 50′s tree branch print dress / olive leopard silk top / corduroy overall dress


50′s metallic silk dress / 90′s sunflower mini dress / 60′s teal houndstooth dress / painterly silk top / graphic overall shorts


DKNY babydoll dress / berry lace top / flower tunic dress / houndstooth blazer w/leather collar / gold & black floral dress


50′s polka dot dress / abstract silk blouse / tulip gingham print dress / satin flower & dragon platforms / club kid platform boots / tan lace-up slingbacks

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ACANTHUS JEWELRY

By on March 31, 2013 in fashion inspiration, photoshoots, portland


A few favorites from the shoot for the new Facet collection by Acanthus Jewelry. Photos by me, and thanks to Nica DeMaria for hair & makeup and Fiona Woodman for being our model!







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IN THE MOOD

By on March 23, 2013 in fashion inspiration, photoshoots, portland


I am way behind in posting these images, but better late than never! I had the pleasure of shooting the very first lookbookfor Fortyeight, the new flash sale shoe site by Solestruck. Everyone on this shoot was awesome, we did it all out at the Solestruck warehouse (shoe heaven?) and it was my first time ever shooting with a male model. The first shoe sale is over (they only last 48 hours!) but you can sign up to be notified when the next one is happening. Shoe ladies, this one’s for you. You can see the official lookbook here and they also did a super sweet blog post with some of my other photos here (Portland friends, see if you make an appearance!).





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PORTLAND FASHION INTERNSHIP

By on March 12, 2013 in fashion inspiration, portland


I never thought this day would come, but after many years of working completely alone, I need some help. 2013 has been awesomely busy with creative work projects, and I’m at a point where I want to keep up the pace and it feels like a perfect time to get someone else involved. If you’ve read this blog before, you know that I have a bunch of different projects going on. I have my vintage shop on etsy plus the new addition of the Refinery29 boutique (I’m starting work on a second collection for them!), my photography work and my line of leather goods. Of course I do wedding photography as well, but that’s not involved here.

I’m looking for someone who loves fashion (obviously) and wants to learn about everything that happens behind-the-scenes, including but not limited to: fashion and product photography, styling and assisting on photoshoots, editorial copywriting, sourcing vintage (aka thrifting with me, ha ha), managing an online boutique, developing and producing a small fashion line, etc. Obviously some things are more fun than others, but I feel excited about the projects I have right now and I honestly wouldn’t be putting out this call if the work was all going to be super lame, haha. I think it goes without saying that I am looking for someone who is bright and motivated, with a great eye for style/design, and most importantly, someone who I can count on!

Right now this is technically unpaid, but if all goes well I think this could turn into something more. I can go into more detail re: compensation (you know you’ll be getting the clothing hookups at the very least!) if you get in touch personally. Aside from the work with me, I hope I can help connect people within the Portland fashion community (and beyond!). I’ve been involved with a lot of local shops and designers and there are so many great people here doing a a huge variety or amazing work, and this community is growing quickly and in really awesome ways.

If you are interested in working with me, please email me and tell me about yourself! If you have a blog/tumblr/flickr/anything, send me links, and don’t overthink it. Let me know about your experience with fashion and computer stuff (no specific requirements, just whatever feels relevant). I’d love to this to start ASAP, so it’s best if you currently live in Portland (or live super close and can drive here easily). Tentatively, 10-15 hours a week with a flexible schedule. If you need this for school credit, that is cool too (just let me know what you need!). Also please feel free to ask any questions- I am 100% for openness and clarity in work, life, etc, so don’t be shy and let’s talk!

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