The $5 Outfit Challenge

Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love thrift shopping. It's something I inherited from my mother and I can usually find awesome fashion pieces there. Last month, I decided to share my experiences and tips on thrift shopping. I also decided to challenge myself to find a stylish outfit at the thrift store for $5 or less. Watch the video to see if I accomplished my goal! 

Modelesque ~ Learn to express yourself in photos

An advantage of being both a model and photographer is experiencing how it feels to be on both sides of the camera....especially starting out. Breaking the barrier that keeps you from being confident to be whatever it is you dream to be is a start. If becoming a model or just taking great photos is a goal for you, this may be your stepping stone.

Modelesque is being produced by myself and an amazing and inspirational model, Tanieka Carter.  Tanieka Carter is a model, coach, and consultant who has also studied theater and dance. She aims to help others find their niche and express themselves in the fashion industry. 

Registration deadline: June 14, 2012 7pm
$50 holds spot
paypal email: photos@charlisharenata.com

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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.