Winter Sunset

I'm so happy to show you the rest of the photos taken by the wonderful Naomi of Fresh Images Photography!  I've always loved the 1920's (watching Louise Brooks in her prime is still one of the most glorious cinematic experiences ever) and the era made a huge impression on me when I was learning how to my makeup and hair.  I've been hooked on Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (more on that later), and no small part due to the clothes.  Ladies in the 1920's knew how to dress for fun and for impact, and even though the popular silhouette was commonly boyish, the fabrics and details were very delicate and fanciful.  I came across a fringed sheer kimono that adds a cool Bohemian flapper touch to any dress.  

Here Naomi used the soft sunlight to show off the textures and warmth of the outfit.

 Dress and robe: Target

Hat: thrifted

Necklace: Forever21

Earrings: jade stones from my mom

For more of Naomi's work, visit FreshImagesPhotography.com

Silver Screen

Hello all!  I haven't forgotten you all; it's just been a crazy winter, and I'm happy to be back to posting.  I'm so excited to return with the first of two photo sessions in collaboration with Naomi of Fresh Images Photography!  She's my sister in-law, and was behind the awesome beach snaps of myself and Doc this past summer.  I know she loves any excuse to take photos, and I was so happy she agreed to do some more for me.  

I specifically wanted to showcase this show-stopping metallic dress that I found at, of all places, Forever 21.  It's a Grecian-style gown in silver and grey, and I knew I would not be able to take photos that captured the shimmer and glamour of it.  I styled it in a manner that (to my mind anyway) was similar to the Ziegfeld girls of the 1920s.  Their elaborate but feminine costumes and outfits set them apart from other chorus girls or performers.  Many stars of both silents and talking pictures got their start there, such as Louise Brooks, Tallulah Bankhead, and Barbara Stanwyck.  Ziegfeld girls were ostensibly presented as the girl next door, yet remained mysterious and exotic.  I'm so thankful that Naomi helped to create this look for me with impeccable lighting and design choices; she really knows how to set the scene in pictures.

For more of Naomi's work, visit FreshImagesPhotography.com

Seaside

This year on our annual beach trip, we spent a good deal of time lounging around in the house.  But we did spend two proper days at the beach, where I could read, swim, jump in the waves, and get my inevitable annual sunburn.

My sister in-law, Naomi, is a super-talented professional photographer.  She brought her camera along and did some shots of myself and Doc.  I really encourage you to check out her online portfolio; she takes incredible photos.

Photos by Naomi at NaomiSheress.com

Thanks to Doc and Sadie for holding the lights and being generally awesome and patient.

Bathing suit by Esther Williams (via ModCloth)