The Holy Grail

Yesterday I styled a double photo shoot in the beautifully rusted, rotting core of Playland, CA. Part 1 was a County Fair series with the timelessly lovable Little Hurricane, shot by local music multimedia wonders Rebecca & Kevin Joelson.

Part 2 was a creep show inspired high fashion shoot photographed by the amazing Emily Soto. Power creators Andrea Duggan and Jennifer Kolhagen provided hair and makeup. Ultra gorgeous models Alex Womack and Jessica Minter rocked the sultry clothes and climbed around on dangerous things.

The shoot was a whirlwind of everything that I love, and flew by as if it were not a 12 hour day. I can't wait to see the images from both talent teams, and I treasure my own once in a lifetime memories! 

CC and Tone of Little Hurricane, being Americana precious as ever.

CC's dress and hat are hand beaded official Zeigfield Follies from 1925, courtesy of the Henseler family vintage archives.

Eye of Little Hurricam; polaroids of our team provided by CC.

Alex in jacket and motorcycle pants by Jeffrey Parish. Vintage Misfits tee from Bad Madge & Co.

Cranberry mod dress available at Cecilia Boutique San Diego.

Yellow tights, model's own. Grey platforms by Jessica Simpson.

Blue Skeletal Petal Skirt by Jennafer Grace.

Shoes by BCBG Maxazria

Black Pencil Skirt and Pleather Bow tube top by Jennafer Grace. Red jacket and velvet fringe Lanvin skirt from the Dorsey Family Vintage archives, available for purchase at Bad Madge & Co.

Grey & Black striped skirt suit, gloves & polka dot blouse from Bad Madge & Co

Black rose fitted dress by Jennafer Grace.

Motorcycle Leggings and Fur Bomber by Jeffrey Parish.

Royal blue slacks, statement necklace from Bad Madge & Co.

Backstage at Rachel Zoe

Last week Nordstrom Fashion Valley hosted a clothing line launch for Rachel Zoe. The lady was present and announced her line as the models walked down the runway. Besides an awkwardly narrow hallway passing, I was too busy with backstage duties to officially meet Rachel, but many lucky fans and one particularly adorable little boy enjoyed moments of her attention.
As for her line, of course it is amazing. With directly 1970s influence and just perfect construction details, I managed to want it all. Some favorites included the leather tuxedo jacket (available in camel and black), a brick colored maxi dress with just the right amount of skin peeking, and the Blake shoe which corseted up the ankle and tied with silk tassels (already available at Nordstrom in the Salon Shoe section). Find last year's line on zappos, and make sure to visit a Nordstrom near you to check out the rest of the Zoe Collection.

Liquid Architecture

Last week I styled a Suity Shoot shot by one of my favorite people, Ariana Drehsler. The lovely/tough Natalie Nutman worked some amazing vintage fashions from Bad Madge & Co in South Park, where the vintage clothing seems to be getting better and better by the day! White Gorilla Media joined us to shoot some living breathing fashion footage, and as usual all of these wonderful people had a lovely time.
We shot in Little Italy near Beech and Kettner, using the trolley station and the amazing historical County Building, which is soon to be knocked down. Another majestic building lost to the parking structure/tourism board gods.
Enjoy these images and look out for more! Don't forget to visit Bad Madge & Co for your own amazing vintage suit.

Above images copyright Ariana Drehsler 2011

www.arianadrehsler.com

See below for behind the scenes shots by yours truly!

All Wrapped Up: Fall Inspiration II

Tis the season for sparkles and laughter. While fun excuses to dress up and visit loved ones approach, a miniature California winter holds us hostage in the land of cozy clothes and warm blankets.  Feeling inspired from many sources, I am loving the 'everything goes' vibe. From 70's madness to Dominatrix Chic to the hints at religious propoganda- I've come upon too many amazing images lately not to share.
For this week: Indulge in the moody introversion of winter. Grab a warm body & hot tea, string mistletoe over the bed and stay there. Here are some pictures to inspire your upcoming glamourous festivities...