Carefree

DNTX

It seems like everyone has been dusting off their bicycles and enjoying the warmer weather we're finally getting.  These bicycle bags and the U-Lock holster seem like perfect accessories to carefree riding.  All I need now is a bicycle.  

Back to the future

I think you're going to enjoy today's pictures from Kim+Phil.  The hair and makeup on Portland's newest model, Sarah Pine, was done by yours truly.  Sarah hails Las Vegas as her hometown.  Before the shoot, Kim+Phil had sent her some inspiration photos. She went as far as to buy suspenders and leggings to help get the look.  That's true dedication to the profession.  Sarah's skin is one of the lightest I've worked with but luckily I had foundation to match.  Kim wanted to play up her pale skin with black smoky eyes.  I love the contrast and how it works with the overall style.  The first four are film pictures and the last two are digital pictures.

        Film

Digital

Clear Skies?

photo via paulbarbera

I don't know about you but I'm ready for some clear skies.  Today, in Portland, we're only going to reach a high of 54!   

If you'd like to see some really awesome fashion from the streets of Japan, head over to The Sartorialist.  Their world of style is so intriguing.    

28

Today I am

 

years old, dreaming of 

and an old love of

 (images via reynolds and kaitlin m)

Silhouettes

Le Papier Studio Necklaces

I hope your week is starting off on a good foot!  We're headed to the doctor's office for a checkup this morning and then on to file our taxes.  Better late than never right?  

I just love what Le Papier Studio does with silhouettes.  They do a stunning job at customizing personal pictures into priceless works of art.  Their lockets are my favorite but the decals, pillows, prints, stationary, journals, calendars and cuff links are just as nice.     

Espadrilles under $50

Target $24.99

Naturalizer $49.90

Annie Odele $49.90

Ralph Lauren Baby $30

Have you noticed that espadrilles are back with a vengeance?  I have always liked them for their diversity.  To me they are the casual yet nice shoe no matter which style you choose.  Plus, even if you get one with a super high heel they're still easy to walk in. Old Navy has some for around $20.Aren't those baby shoes adorable?

Yesterday, I was feeling crafty so I made pretzels from scratch and a French dress bunting.  

I used this recipe from Alton Brown and was inspired by Little Birdie Secrets.       

nursery inspirations

I am fascinated with nurseries right now.  We live in a small 1920's downtown apartment.  I love it but a nursery is out of the question.  I'm always looking for inspiration to at least decorate a corner of the apartment for Annalise.  The easiest trend seems to be wall art and picture frames with a few animal pieces around.  Can you tell what colors I'm leaning towards?    

Moby: Wait for Me

Screen Shots from the film

http://genero.tv/watch-video/6146/ (music video)

I'm so excited to share this video with you!  Jelani put this incredible music video together and asked me to do the makeup and hair.  He was so chill-axed and very easy to work with!  Lavenda did the styling and Kate Troedsson is the girl.  I thought Kate was perfect for this role.  The music video has been submitted to be used as the official video Moby will use for this song.  Please vote for it to win (the vote button is to the right just beneath the video)!

Warby Parker Glasses

I came across this incredible independent prescription eye wear company called Warby Parker over the weekend.  If you wear prescription lenses than you know how expensive they are.  Well, Warby Parker offers the frames AND lenses for just $95 plus free shipping.  How cool is that!  They will even send you lenses to try on with free return shipping!  On top of that, they donate a pair free for every pair they sell.  I think they have a great story about how they started and how they operate.  

Their frames are vintage inspired (so they may not suit everyone).  But I definitely think they're worth taking a look at.  It's easy to upload your own picture and "try on" different pairs.  I think I've narrowed mined down to two pairs. I recently had an terrible terrible experience the "high end" eye wear store here in Portland.  Thus, I'm very open to any company selling frames and lenses at low cost but trying to keep the quality high.  At $95 there's not much to loose.

If you end up ordering from them before I do, please let me know about your experience!
    

On the hunt

Kim+Phil (portland)

kellymoorephotography

ChristineMeintjes

Goudey

Every bride wants her wedding dress to be uniquely her.  It must say a little about your sense of style and what you feel absolutely beautiful in.  An idea of what feature you want to accentuate is a good place to start.  Do do love your waist, ankles, shoulders, arms, face, neck, backside, chest?  I guess the list could keep going but you get the point.  I think color and length are also important aspects to consider.  Lastly, don't forget your price range.  So if your in the market for a dress start out with your basic requirements, have fun and your dress will find you.  I promise.      

Umbrellas at a wedding

Stuart Leal

I'm making preparations to attend a bridal show this weekend so we're taking a peak at weddings this week!  The idea of incorporating umbrellas instead of or in addition to flowers has always appealed to me.  I even thought about doing it for my own wedding.  Living in Portland, I wouldn't be surprised to see more umbrellas showing up in wedding pictures.  I think these two brides pulled the look off nicely.  What do you think?      

Hot in Portland!

It is always a joy doing hair and makeup!  Yesterday was no exception.  For this shoot, I played around with some contouring and highlighting around Eryka's beautiful face.  I went heavy on the bottom eyeliner and choose to do no eyeliner on the top lid.  The hair in the top pictures is pinned under to make her appear to have a shorter bob.  For the fashion underwear photographs, inspired by Calvin Klein, her hair was made wavy using a straightening iron.

Working with such great photographers like KIM+PHIL and model Eryka makes it so hard to choose just a few pictures.  So today in the spirit of Chinese New Year, enjoy the eye candy!