Patriotic Fashion Looks on Memorial Day

For the past year, I've been drawn to vintage apparel that was either red, white, and/or blue. After I collected several pieces, I decided that I would style a few patriotic fashion looks. I met model, Victoria Gibson, on Facebook and I loved her classic look that reminds me of 60s fashion model, Twiggy.  Maybe it's in the lips... I felt she would be perfect for my vision and she was! Well, here is the first looks of the series....(Yes, series! I have more red, white, and blue vintage fashion than I thought...glad there's another patriotic holiday coming up! #staytuned)

Model: Victoria Gibson

Make-Up: Nicole Dorsey

Photography & Creative Direction: Charlisha Renata

 

Ballet Inspired Fashion Photography with Lisa Byrd Thomas

My love was estate sale shopping (without me...gasp!) a couple months ago and met a fellow stylist here in Memphis. Lisa Byrd Thomas has been styling for many years and she also sells vintage apparel. Since we had so much in common, he suggested we meet and exchanged our contact information. When I checked out her blog, Hip Fashion Stylist, it was clear that our style was very similar and of course, I wanted to work with her! She was inspired by ballet for the test shoot we did with Ballet and jazz dancer, Morgan.

Make-up and Hair: Leslie Milne

 

Bowties~ Classy and Nostalgic

          

A couple months ago, I shot another fashion photography campaign  for Medatsu Apparel. I was inspired by the young, hip, professional male who likes color and classic looks. Not only will bowties give you a classy look, they also posses a nostalgic feel...which I love!  It was featuring model Antonio Hewlett in both video and photo shot Downtown Memphis.

                                   

I am an Eye-Con!

Most that know me are aware of my modeling history with Eye-Con Couture as one of the first Eye-Candies. To complete my fashion merchandising degree program in May, I'm interning at Eye-Con Couture. This boutique is known as one of Memphis' Best and I am proud to be working with them. I will be doing visual marketing for the boutique through style boards and photographs. Next month, I will be shooting the current Eye-Con Eye-Candies fashion editorial for April 2012 and I can't wait!

Here are a couple style boards I created this week. All items can be purchased at www.eye-concouture.com. Enjoy Being Admired!

photos courtsey of Eye-Con Couture

Oh, how I love Spring!

It's that time of year when beginnings occur, the renewal of life, and rejuvenation brightens each day. The sun rises earlier and lingers a bit longer spreading its love across the land. I smile when I awaken to birds chirping and the season's breeze sneaks through my cracked window. I rise and gaze outside, my hearts skips a beat...oh how I love spring!!