PART II

Here is the last batch. The second photo is my favorite!! Enjoy!

Lovely Liz.

Hey guys! After a lot of studying & sorting- these are my favorite shots from the first ensemble. I'm finished with the second look also, just need to upload them after work. I am pleased with the outcome of the shoot. I thought that Elizabeth's bone structure, curves, and long mane would really suite a romantic-styled shoot- and it did! This was the vision I was trying to achieve. Everything turned out very beautiful. Thanks again to Grace, Carlo, & Liz. :) If you think these are great, just wait until you see the second set of looks we shot!!(Favorite) Hope to have them up this evening. I'll also upload these to facebook, but I'll post everything here first since this is more of my home for my works and creations etc. Whatcha think?? I LOVE it!

Repurposed

While I'm on an uploading kick ( or have the patience to sit outside to get an internet connection).... I made a new re-purposed dress the other day from an old Dick Tracy sheet, tee shirt, & elastic. It sold before I was able to post the picture- not complaining about that! I've got half of the sheet left, I may do something with it today. Whatcha think??

Sneak Peak!

Good Morning! The shoot went well this weekend :) Liz looked beautiful and Grace did a fab job with the makeup and hair, the fishtail braid really completed the look. Carlo helped out a lot with photos and muscle work. I still have a lot of photos to sort through in my extra time. I plan to have some up over the next few days. I've got a handful of pre-shoot photos for a small taste. Thanks to everyone who helped out. I'll be sure to post the final product soon! Check back.

Transitioning

Well, things have settled down from the move. The picture above is my favorite nook in my new apartment so far. Sorry for the bad quality, no time to break out the camera- the macbook had to suffice. I finally realized that I can pick up an internet connection from my stoop. YES! I still have quite a bit a left to buy/make for my new place. My shopping budget is practically non existent now. My new posts will probably be less internet drooling and more projects and goodwill finds ( when you have less money you are forced to be more creative, as I was hoping things would turn out... except the less money part). I've unpacked my ReadyMade magazines, a good read. The articles apply to me a lot more now that I am living in a smaller space- It's a magazine that helps get your brain working for all kinds of DIY projects, even fun ideas for entertaining guests, recipes, etc.

We are getting together an outdoors shoot this weekend! Elizabeth is modeling, Grace Mathis is doing makeup, and I am styling. I am very excited about our combo of collaboration. Check back next week for the finished result.

What's next?

I guess you could say I'm lumped into a category. It's the... I am a recent college graduate in a shitty economy group. I'm the President! I could have gotten a nursing degree for a larger dose of stability in my life, but I'm not wired that way. Instead, I felt like making things really challenging by getting a degree that is not very useful in Southeast Texas. Fashion Merchandising. Girl, can't you like book it to NYC and ya know, maybe hook up with some freelance designers? WAIT. Maybe you can meet the executive of WWD at a mixer and get a job styling editorials? No. After much post-graduation pondering and numerous questions of , "What's next, Larena" I believe I am making the best decision for myself. I believe moving off to a larger city at this point would be a disaster. There would be more jobs available, but also a lot more competition for a mediocre entry level position....or even a shitty retail job. I do not want to manage a Gap, no thanks. Instead, I'll hang around and pay cheaper cost of living, build up a portfolio. As negative as I may sound about the area, I think Beaumont can serve as a launch pad. So as it turns out, I do not have the dream job after college and that's okay. Early on I thought a degree secured a career and a new life, but I was not thinking realistically. I've come to terms that getting a job sometimes means you may have to create your own. I'm sure many of my fellow Lamar Alumni are right there with me.

Rambling on, I've got a lot of projects in the works. I'm going to visit several retailers today to secure spots for an upcoming fashion show. Anyone interesting in helping can msg or email me. (Especially someone looking to build up a hair and makeup portfolio!)

Time to play dress up for the day. This particular Monday calls for a pair of linen pants and an oversized hat. You can't forget a fist full of stones.

The Technicolor Dream Robe

I recently rescued this gem from my fabric tote. You see, it works out perfectly. My homebody side is coming out and a vintage/ridiculous robe complements the stage nicely. A robe collection is really a practical thing to have. Before long, I will probably resemble your crazy Aunt Martie that piles on jewelry and always has a taste for a mimosa. Now that I am set on my robe collection, I can justify buying the Kimono I have my eye on.