snow white and the huntsman

I've been excited for this film for quite a long time now, and I have to say it didn't dissapoint. In fact it surpassed my expectations! I've seen it twice now, and I'm pretty sure this is going to be one of those movies that when I go to my "movie pantry" I'll reach for it 8 times out of 10. It should last for a very very long time! I can't even go into detail about the Kristen, Charlize, and Chris, we would be here all night reading a novel. They all blew my mind with their stunning abilities to make me go "WOW" every second of the film. Haven't seen it... then GO! NOW! 

fashion photo friday

Now I know it's weird when blogs blog about other blogs... but I have to say WhoWhatWear is one of my fav sites and this is just such a great "fashion photo friday" post I had to share it...
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celeb instagrams

Sometimes I come across celebrities with amazing instagrams posted on their twitter pages 

so I'm going to start a designated post for those who make me smile with their perfect little pieces of life taken with their cell phone.

This posts instagrams come from the fabulous Taylor Swift!

serena

The movie I can't wait for next year... Serena 

Ron Rash is one of my favorite authors and this novel is a masterpiece. I was able to vividly picture the entire book into a film in my mind, and even though my main characters did not look like Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. I couldn't choose a better casting, especially with Jennifer as Serena. She seems to be type casted quite a lot recently, but at least she has the best "type-casting" of any 21 year old in Hollywood. Serena is another naturally gorgeous, powerful, and ruthless female protagonist for Jennifer Lawrence. It's the kind of character she does best, and I have the feeling she'll leave me hypnotized and restless. Hopefully this wonderful poetic book will be translated into film with justice to the author's original work. Fingers crossed.

spring/summer update

elena & mathew wedding

I'm going to start posting some of the engagements & weddings I've photographed starting with this sweet couple... Elena & Mathew. It was a very quick shoot right before their wedding and yet one of my favorites to edit. The V-day inspired one being the stand out photo! 

Hopefully I'll be taking a break this summer on doing weddings, so I can focus on my fashion shoots and fine art pieces. But come August I will get to take some shots at my brothers wedding in New York, and I'll post them here. 

game of thrones hair

I have now been obsessed with Game of Thrones since the 1st season aired on HBO, but now I'm also obsessed with the hair and wardrobe from the series. A few months ago I started wearing my hair in the signature Daenerys twist braids and I've never received so many compliments on my hair from random strangers. The greatest part about it is... it's so simple, and adds just the right touch to your look for the day. I've started experimenting with the more complicated braids that Sansa's character wears in the show, and I must say they make me feel regal and beautiful. If you want something more intricate for a special occasion, grab a friend and do the braids connecting with braids look like in the second photo above.

So my summer style tip for those of you who want to update your hair this season. Skip the hairdresser and just where your hair down in natural waves or curls, and then add the simple twist braids. It'll give you that extra special touch for summer. 

If your feeling super fun add some small flowers woven into the braids, and poof your a fairy princess.

the hunger games

I'm so excited for The Hunger Games it's insane. I read the first novel almost 4 years ago, and it instantly struck me as one of the most original and amazing stories I had read in a very long time. Most young adult novels do not hold the amount of perfection this trilogy contains within it. Not to mention the incredible heroin who exudes all the qualities we wish we had. But the thing about Katniss Everdeen that tugs on us is her inability to see what makes her special. She's relatable, brave, and flawed. Thereby belonging to  my small group of favorite literary heroins such as... Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Eyre, Anna Karenina, and Lisbeth Salander.

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With only 10 days to go until "the girl on fire" hits screens, I've got my tickets to see it at the Arclight Hollywood's DOME, and I haven't been able to top counting down the days for what seems like a year now! I've included one of my favorite stills from the movie that I have seen so far. It's of two of my favorite characters Cinna & Katniss right before she's lifted into the arena. It's moving and beautiful and makes me anticipate the movie that much more. 

fashion: awards season

My FAVORITE Oscar gowns from yesterday... Best Dressed in my opinion goes to Michelle Williams wearing a cute coral colored Louis Vuitton custom gown, then Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli, and I liked Shailene Woodley's quirky yet refined Valentino Couture dress.

The women from The Help all looked fabulous, and picture perfect. I have to admit I have an obsession with Jessica Chastain's custom Alexander McQueen gown. It was the the only dress to really WOW me for the night!

Emma Stone in my opinion was the Best Dressed for the consecutive 2012 Award Season!

& Michelle Williams get my vote for having worn the Best Dress now to two Academy Awards! (The stunning canary yellow dress was from 2006)

My favorite After Party dress had to be Katy Perry in Blumarine at the Elton John Oscar Party... she looked amazing and it was the perfect dress for her and her colorful fun style!

* Now as to the Awards... my votes were with The Tree of Life, The Descendants, and The Help. Yes, I loved The Artist and Hugo, but Best Picture in my opinion belonged to one of the three above.

inspiration...

This is my "styling" inspiration for one of my next shoots... 

coming soon.