Oyster Magazine
As I was searching through my modelling portfolios I stumbled across my first ever photoshoot. I'm 15 years old in this shot.
It was for edgy, fashion publication, Oyster magazine. The shoot took place on a rooftop on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. It was shot by the immensely talented, photographer, Eddy Ming. Australian designer Nicola Finetti, who is a creative visionary, styled the shoot, with designs from his latest winter collection. The wonderful Angela Davis did my hair and make up. Angela is now based in London.
Looking back I had no idea how privileged I was to be working with three, Australian, fashion heavyweights on my first ever photoshoot!
Dsquared² Spring / Summer 2012
Balmain Spring / Summer 2012
Emilio Pucci Spring / Summer 2012
High waisted, cascading, sheer maxi skirts had a Spanish / Flamenco feel to them. Bermuda shorts regularly frequented the runway. A gold, mosaic, cami dress was ultra sexy and a black cutaway, silk gown with tiered lace and chiffon skirt was pure elegance. Empire necklines featured on garments that included a lemon citrus and pale grey dress.
The signature Pucci print was evident on scarf belts and chiffon blouses that tied at the waist.The colour palette was an amazing kaleidoscope of colour. Shades ranged from scarlett to fuschia, lime to lemon, and lavender to turquoise.
Oversized, beaded crosses, worn choker style, adorned models necks. Ornamental earrings dangled from models ears. Stunning, statement pieces that completed the look beautifully.
Eyes were rimmed with kohl.This look was dramatic and smouldering. Hair was worn loose and undone with a side part.
Another show stopping collection from the immensely talented, Peter Dundas.This season was all about the décolletage.
Karmen Pedaru wore a black, velvet dress with lace sleeves, white broderie anglaise, Peter Pan collar complete with black, velvet bow. Carola Remer strutted out in a gorgeous strapless, feather, mini dress in shades of striking azure.
There were charcoal, sleeveless blouses with ruffle detail. Anna Selezneva wore a chartreuse, chiffon blouse with pleating on the shoulders. This added a soft, feminine touch to the look. Peekaboo lace featured heavily on dresses as did key holes. Blazers were structured, long, lean and double breasted. Fringing made an appearance on several garments with knee grazing hemlines. Sumptuous furs were prevalent and wreaked of opulence and luxury. The house signature Pucci prints featured on several floor length gowns. Varying shades of the classic print included; aqua, mint, navy and a purple, aqua empire line gown modelled by Edita Vilkeviciute.
Accessories included emerald green, lace up, tassel stilettos in satin. Black snakeskin, ankle boot stiletto with buckle detail. Calfskin, boxy handbag with gold hardware and a tooled leather, navy and rustic brown handbag with chain handle.
This collection by designer Sarah Burton had African, Indian and Spanish influences.
Garments had sharp tailoring, lots of clean lines and well structured pieces. There were plenty of streamlined jackets with nipped in waists in shades of camel, khaki, and black which were often paired with knee length skirts complete with kick pleat.
A black leather dress had a sexy yet demure feel to it. One of my favourite pieces was a trench coat which had a distinct military accent with a hint of African safari. The trench bodice was rich camel with khaki sleeves, shoulders and collar. Oversized pockets featured traditional embroidery consisting of shades such as mustard yellow, vermilion and burnt orange.
An instance of mixing the soft with the structured came in the form of a white lace blouse worn with wide legged, cuffed, 7/8 camel pant and accessorised with a lust worthy satchel complete with leopard print flap and burgundy handle. Waist cinchers were featured heavily consisting of triple buckles creating a defined waist.
Other looks included Spanish matador style, collarless high neck, white shirt with black button detail and high waisted pant. There was an empire line, tiger print dress, gold brocade, fitted peak shoulder jacket with detail on the bodice, cuffs and shoulders, sheer opulence.
Show stopping, red carpet numbers were the last looks shown in the collection, and they did not disappoint. A nude, apricot floor length gown had plenty of intricate detail, thousands of gold and bronze sequins in clusters to form flower and leaf motifs. Other evening looks included a black bodice with gold embroidery and sweetheart neckline with layers upon layers of silk faille, simply stunning.
Vogue Espana April 2011
Reserva India (Indian Reservation)
This Vogue Espana editorial stars Toni Garrn, who is transformed into a Navajo, free spirited, hippie.
Designers featured in this shoot included; Roberto Cavalli, Balmain, Barbara Bui, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Maje, Isabel Marant, Ermanno Scervino and Salvatore Ferragamo.
To get the look of this shoot team suede, embellished flares with faded, vintage tees with college slogans, that have a worn in look. Wear distressed denim with Aztec, embroided ponchos. Sass & Bide have gorgeous ponchos, I particularly love the "Law Of Chance Poncho" and Australian label One Teaspoon do a great poncho in flush fleece named the "Native Poncho".
Look out for garments with fringing as this really completes the look. Shakuhachi do a suede fringed jacket in black, which retails for $450AUSD, which definitely has a Ralph Lauren feel, at a fraction of the cost.
Other key pieces include; lace blouses, silk petticoat dresses, lace up vests, patchwork denim, shrugs in natural fibres, caplets, desert booties, animal print (Python and leopard work well), cosy cable knit jumpers, skinny scarves, crochet vests, hipster slung belts, fur and shearling. Minnetonka do great footwear and accessories which are reasonably priced.
This editorial has some amazing pieces of jewellery. Look for pieces made by the Navajo, Zuni, Cherokee and Hopi Indian tribes. Turquoise is the predominant stone used in Navajo jewellery and it signifies protection from harm for the wearer. Tribes also believe the stones bring luck and power. Coral and onyx stones are also heavily used. Pile on bold cuffs, bear claw pendants, knuckle duster rings with clusters of stones, chains with crystals, beads with feather trinkets, sterling silver ear cuffs, the more the better. Feather head pieces look oh so cool but if they are a bit too much for you then go for a more subtle version, feather hair extension. This is a piece of suede decorated with beads, stones and feathers that ties onto your hair.
Hair and make up keep natural and minimal. Work with the natural texture of your hair. Try a loose braid or plait. Be sure to prep hair with sea salt to gain texture to work with. For makeup look to soft pinks, peaches and apricots which work well on lips and cheekbones or simply add an illumintor to cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and the cupid's bow of your lips.
Lanvin Resort 2012 Alber Elbaz
