Melissa Doak Photography {Part 2}

I had another chance to model for my friend Melissa. This time the project was a catalog spread, so she picked out some of her favorite outfits from my blog and I modeled them for her. Check out some more of her photography here.


Original post and outfit details

Soy tu gitana

My new favorite jacket

And the tree died happily ever after...

She thinks my tractor's sexy

My husband's old '85 Bronco is in the junkyard now :'(

Coat by H&M; Black button-up by Peck & Peck; Black cami by Forever 21; Jeans by Hollister; Boots by Soda; Vintage jewelry.

I'm 24 today...

My, I'm getting old.

ViviRandazzo Headpieces

Oh freedom is mine and I know how I feel

Top by Free People; Skirt by The Limited; Vintage boots and belt.

Nightbird

Melissa Doak Photography

My friend Melissa is going to school for photography and she asked me to model for her for one of her projects. We did some outdoor shots and some in the studio. Here's a little preview:

A rolling stone gathers no moss

Rings clockwise from top: Forever 21, Claire's, eBay, Forever 21, vintage.






Jacket by J.K. Work; T-shirt by Junk Food; Shorts by Old Navy; Vintage belts and bracelets.

There's some sort of biker gathering going on outside my house today...

The ELLEments of Personal Style

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I recently had the pleasure of reading the new book, The
ELLEments of Personal Style by Joe Zee and Maggie Bullock.
This book is filled with so many inspiring photos, great
fashion advice, and some really interesting facts about these
celebrities that I never knew before, like Christina Hendricks
was a goth as a teen. It's so hard to picture the Mad Men
actress wearing black lipstick and Dr. Martens.
And Olivia Wilde was married and lived in a "graffiti-covered,
IKEA-outfitted school bus." I think that's just awesome,
so very hippie-ish!



My favorite interview was with Erin Wasson. I found out that
I have a lot in common with her, and I love her even more
after reading this! She describes herself as a "walking contradiction,"
wearing sweatpants and heels. I love to mix different styles,
like wearing a floral dress and a black leather biker jacket, or
baggy, distressed jeans with a flirty, ruffled top.



She loves silver and turquoise, also my favorite metal and stone.
She says,"I just get up in the morning and get dressed. I don't think about it.
If I'm feeling lazy, I'm going to wear sweatpants." This basically
describes my mornings too, except that my lazy outfit is jeans and
a t-shirt.



She also gives some really good fashion tips:
"Never stress fashion. It's fleeting. You miss a trend one season,
there's always a new one around the corner."
"Always wear jewelry that can double as a weapon. Never know when
it can come in handy."


Here's a few more quotes that I found the most helpful:

"I leave things on hold for a week or more. If I don't keep
thinking about it, I don't need it." -Tracee Ellis Ross

"You can't let other people dress you. They can bring you
clothes, but you need to be the one who's picking what to
wear." -Ashley Greene

"Every girl needs a shoe that goes with nothing and therefore
goes with everything." -Becki Newton

"I polaroid my outfits... When you look in a mirror, you can
see your feelings. When you look at a photo, you see how you
really look." -Tracee Ellis Ross

"It's the woman you should remember, not the dress, ever."
-Diane von Furstenberg

"Always ignore the critics. Only mediocrity is safe from
ridicule." -Dita von Teese



Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for writing a review on the blog. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.

DIY: Cross / Peace Sign Necklace

+ Peace sign pendant from Michaels Craft Store
+ Cross charms from eBay
+ Connecter rings and pliers from Walmart
+ Chain from thrift store

Outfit 095

Vintage dress; Shirt by Old Navy; Shoes by Damita K; Purse by Style & Co.

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All the ideas and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received for doing this post, however, I was provided with a discount code.

Denim and Wildflowers

Top by Diane von Furstenberg; Overalls by Dollhouse; Vintage jewelry.