The Fairytale Fetish

They've done it again.

And again, and again and again. . . . I've seen fairtytale photoshoots up the yin-yang. But you know what? Sometimes, they're done right. Let's face it. It's hard to be original anymore. Impossible, no, but a challenge every great artist likes to present his/herself with. If not invent, we take great ideas, modify them and make them our own. And lucky you, Mister or Missus artist, there's the occasional, vain repetition that stands out. Fairytale themes, for example.

I picked fairytales for a few reasons. One, because it's one of the "classic cliches" I don't mind. There's a charm to fairytales everyone can connect with. Who doesn't like to venture back to childhood every once in a while? In the words of hairstylist, Alexis Anderson, they're "whimsical"--said while standing on one foot with jazz hands and a tilted torso.

It's also popped up a lot recently. It started out as a thought at the back of my mind. Ooo. Fairytales, or something along those lines. I was reminded of a Vogue photoshoot I found once upon a time. The thought evolved during concept discussion with photographer, Sarah Miller. Dislike for the common cliche started off conversation, but--what ho?--love of the fairytale theme weaseled its way in there. Hmm.

Now a fairytale photoshoot? Model Mayhem's got a casting call in my area involving fairytales I just might have snagged interest in. A sign? Sure. I blame fairies.

This brought be back to exploring the fairytale photoshoots I love and admire. Vogue has taken the idea and run; time and again, without fail. Kirsty Mitchell's Wonderland project is about as close as it gets to leaving our world and entering another. Dinah Goldstein's Fallen Princess modernizations have all the real-word quirkiness you could hope for. Guess it's about time I took a crack at it.

Yeah, okay. <3

If it happens, I'm sure you'll find out about it. Time will tell. Check out the pros in the meantime:

Vogue Magazine: Once Upon a Time
Dinah Goldstein's Fallen Princesses
Kristy Mitchell's Wonderland

Mission Accomplished

Photoshoots aren't fun.

It's been one day after another, for better or worse, but tonight we're ending on a high note. I've had some incredible shoots with photographer, Torsten Bangerter; and hairstylist, Alexis Anderson, this weekend. Guess you could say we're pretty tight, dawg. We make sweet music together, crackin' jokes and such. Totes professional. None of that funny business. (In love with them both. It's pretty serious.)

I've also had the opportunity to meet fashionista, Beatriz Flores, and little giant, Hannah Hospital/Gale. Beatriz is a sweetheart, and on a roll with a blog all her own, Bootz, Inc. Definitely worth a peek, readers. Girl's got style! Glad we could help her out with some snazzy pictures. 

Like this one! These bootz are made for walkin'.

Hannah Hos-pit-al, you gorgeous creature, I've fallen in love. This girl's already rockin' the modeling world at 17 years old, and kickin' some serious trash! Now, I'm not that old, but when I start looking back and wishing I knew what it was I wanted to do--at least--in high school, I feel ancient. Gotta stop doing that. Moving on.

Hannah's got all the pep and personality I hope to God I had at that age. So precious. Talented, too! That hair's something she put together herself. The face, not so much. Can't pick up something that pretty from any 'ole chop-shop, people. Girl is au naturale.

Dat face.

Unlike Beatriz', Hannah's photoshoot was ridiculously spontaneous. We're talking 30 minute warning, an hour later, and we pulled out some sick-wicked pictures. I'm in love with the turn-out! I've come to realize the less I have to think about a look, the better the outcome. One look, and I knew exactly what I wanted, drawing inspiration from her wardrobe and that incredible hair! This needed color and personality. We got both.

A few kicks, giggles, hours, (days) later, I tied up the night with a visit to the hospital. Sick soon-to-be-sissy-in-law, needed junk food and Netflix. Tonight's feature: The Evil Dead. None of that fan-dangled, 2013, people. Classic 80's, axe-weilding, milk-spewing, blood-gushing, forest-raping Bruce Campbell.

Dis face.

Good times, good times; but now, bedtime. Need to save some fun for later!

Under Construction (Hello, Blogging World!)

Hey-o!

This baby's looking a little high and dry, hm? Maybe because I've just got started. Gimme a break!


Le blog is under construction. I'm sure the wondrous and vivid details of my life will be put together soon enough. Patience, lovelies. Patience. Seeing you here is already a beautiful thing. I'll savor it while I work my wonders.


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