Water + Technology = Not a Good Idea.

This past week, I had a photoshoot with Caramente Clothing. It was so much fun, the inspiration for the designer's current collection was mermaids! So many of the shots were taken underwater, our location was in a salt water pool, so no fabrics were harmed in the shoot! As far as I could see, the collection looked amazing in the water, the skirts and dresses flailed out enough to show off the shape of it. The day started out rainy, luckily enough it ended early so we could have some sunshine onto the pool.  The make up artist created some really beautiful looks, alot of color and shimmer, and to my surprise they lasted even after being underwater. It was a little trick that the makeup artist, Alicia, like to call hairspray! As far as styling the models I also made floral crowns, they complimented the looks very well. 

Model, Christina Phal of CeeDarling

Model, Claire Mahoney getting her makeup done by Alicia Nace.

Model, Bryanne Dertrick

Posing for the camera!

Brianna, the designer, adjusting the model's floral crown. 

After a while, the photographer's camera stopped working, right in the middle of our photoshoot! See, he was using this water proof case for his camera, it was ok for the first two hours, then it just didn't want to turn back on. I guess it wasn't as waterproof as we thought. Good thing I was there with my camera! I then had to fill in and take the role of photographer! It's a good thing i'm a creative individual!  I really like how my photos turned out! It's even more fun editing, photoshop is my best friend!

I took photos of the models from outside of the pool, over top of them, I was not going to ruin my Canon! 

                                                                                                     

Quirky and floral gals!

Models and Caramente designer relaxing after the shoot.

Model, Sage

Overall, the photoshoot was nothing short of fun and exciting! The models were great to work with and I sort of became the "hero" for the day by filling in as photographer. I guess there's something else to add to my repertoire! It got me thinking, with all the technology and intelligence we have nowadays, why wouldn't companies make cameras and even cell phones that are already waterproof, rather than having to buy external skins and shells to waterproof it?!

On a different note, Caramente Clothing is having a sale on it's summer collection, up 50% off on everything, until August 9th! I know what I want from the line!

                                                                                                               Xoxo,

                                                                                                                 Jacqui

Fashion Show Recap

This past Saturday, 7.21.12, I was styling and helping out for yet another fashion show with Caramente Clothing. It was filled with joy, anticipation, excitement and tears. Yes, tears! Well that's mostly because of me, someone (rat- bastard!) had swiped my beloved phone. My phone and I were BFFs, yes it's that serious, i'm sure all of you iPhone owners understand what I mean by that! Anyways, before I get too deep into that, i'll continue with the show. The venue was bigger, there were more models, designers, and clothes. It was a beautiful mayhem backstage. 

Model, Antinique

Model, Arnellia Maxwell

PassionArts Designs 

Model, Alexis Coulliard

Model, Blair Griffith

Astronaut Zombies Designs

The MC Hammer pants are back!

This is part of the Caramente Clothing collection!

Yes, thats Kyla Pratt from The Proud Family and Dr. Dolittle!

Models, Sokha and Stephanie Sence

Here's what I wore on Saturday! 

Dress: Sugarlips Apparel, Blouse: Forever21, Belt: J.Crew, Wedges: Steve Madden via Shoemint, Headband: UrbanOutfitters

I love the simplicity of a black and white outfit! There's so many colors and prints to layer with it to take it from A to Z in seconds! I love layer dresses, and the weather this past Saturday was perfect for it! I'm a big fan of re wearing my dresses, it's the way you style it that can make it look like a completely different dress. I love me some leopard print, and I wanted to wear some comfortable wedges that would get me through the day.  There you have it, that was my Saturday, how was yours?

                                                                                             Xoxo, 

                                                                                                     Jacqui

Backstage with the Craziness.

The fashion show went on with a blast! It totally rocked the venue. It's funny because days and hours before the show, there was a ton of tension and anxiety, models that agreed to do the show and then didn't show up, phone calls and texts from an angry designer, and models that didn't fit the clothes! It's been a headache of a roller coaster, but I have to admit, I loved every bit of it! It was hosted by VH1's vj, Mama Jones. Warning, this post will be photo heavy!

                                               Two of our lovely models wearing Caramente Clothing!

Caramente Clothing's designer, Brianna Prescott dressing a model

Me, styling one of the models. Yes, that girl in the background really does have blue lipstick on!

One of our models, Christina Phal

Model, Shauntelle Concepcion

Model, Blair Griffith. There will be an interview soon with this lovely model!

My "utensils!"

Some last minute adjusting

The makeup station!

One of the featured designers, Nea, of Exotic Lyfe

Exotic Lyfe

That head gear is amazing!

model, Arnellia Maxwell

That's actually a vintage jumpsuit!

Models, Sokha and Stephanie

Unfortunately, I was not able to take photos of the Caramente Clothing segment because I was preparing models right before they walked. I'll try to next show! Here's a few pictures of my outfit that night.

Dress: Threadsence.com, belt and shoes: Forever21, jewelery: thrifted, Ebay

Photo Credit: Akeem Cherry

I seriously love this dress! I can not wait to layer it into transition to the cooler months, with sweaters over top of it or blouses underneath it. Comfortable and unique, is pretty much what you will get from Threadsence. It's my latest addiction! I hope you enjoyed this craziness!

                                                                                              Xoxo,

                                                                                                      Jacqui