Spooky by Berta Pfirsich for Ruby Star

Wednesday, October 8, 2014


This August I was reunited with Berta Pfirsich to shoot an editorial wearing Kling clothing for Ruby Star magazine!

I love Berta's work because so much of it looks and feels spontaneous and in the moment - like you are witnessing a private moment between friends! I think Berta has the ability to draw that out of people, she is extremely charming, laid back, and always has a twinkle in her eye - which makes her a joy to work with!

We shot these at her cute apartment (where I met her darling cat Klaus!), a cafe where we ate yogurt parfaits, and in front of a pink house (can I live there please?)!

As you know, I'm pretty smitten with Kling's clothing so it was so much fun to dress up in their upcoming winter collection! I will be sure to let you guys know when it's released - I'm in love with the fluffy pink jumper and navy collar dress! It's also extremely exciting to be published in Ruby Star - a magazine I have admired for the beautiful editorials and amazing photographers they spotlight since I discovered it earlier this year!

You can view the feature online HERE <3 ps, online there was a misprint and the model is listed as somebody else, but I assure you that's me! haha :')

PHOTOGRAHY: Berta Pfirsich
MODEL: Kailey Flyte
CLOTHING: Coming soon to Kling
ACCESORIES: ASOS silver flats, ASOS sunglasses, Hello Holiday gold wedges

Witchy

Monday, October 6, 2014


DRESS: Pop Boutique at ASOS (similar) SOCKS:Sock It To Me HAIR CLIP:Hair Dessert
BAG:Sun Jellies SHOES: Forever 21 SUNGLASSES: Forever 21 (sold out, similar 1 & 2)

You might not know this, since I am always dressed in ensembles that call to mind Technicolor throw up, but I actually really love black clothing too!

This dress has a distinctly witchy, Wednesday Adams vibe, and though I feel like those type of dresses have been cropping up everywhere lately, the empire waist detailing really made it stand out to me. When I hear "empire waist" I usually think of renaissance era dresses with pillowing skirts (which are lovely for the time period but not exactly something I would personally wear…!), so the fact this dress has a subtle empire waist but still manages to have a fit and flare silhouette really intrigued me. I was extremely impressed with the fit and absolutely love the dress! It's currently sold out, but keep your eye on the product page - ASOS has a habit of relisting pieces people have returned…! (which is how I got mine!) *___*

I paired it with pops of pink in the form of my accessories: a darling heart clip by Hair Dessert being one of them! I am so obsessed with Aiyana's designs - they are so so cute and well crafted!

As for my socks, is this not one of the cutest prints you've ever seen?! Cats, in cameos! Adorable! Finally, my bag was sent to me by Sun Jellies - it is incredibly roomy and lightweight - I'm smitten!

Lolly

Thursday, October 2, 2014


PLAYSUIT: ASOS ROLLER SKATES: Moxi @ Urban Outfitters
RING:Tiny Hands Jewelry PURSE:SwayChic SOCKS: American Apparel
NECKLACE:Mod Dolly (old) SUNGLASSES: ASOS

Finally! A ridiculously belated outfit post, and one that just so happens to be my favorite thing to wear as of late! I stalked the product page for this darling ASOS playsuit for months as it was discounted from $80+ to $23 - score! It reminds me of those adorable little tap dancing outfits ladies in 1930s musicals wear, and it incorporates two of my favorite elements: the color pink and a sailor collar!


I wore it with my dream pair of pink roller skates by Moxi, a holographic gold seashell purse SwayChic was kind enough to send me, and this darling ice cream ring by Tiny Hands Jewelry!


Rolling around on pink roller skates at the local park caused quite the stir, not surprisingly…! Shockingly, though, people actually stopped to compliment my outfit (as opposed to the usual blank and incredulous stares I usually get…) which totally made my day!

Instagram Love

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

My camera charger was lost for what seems like FOREVER (only a couple a weeks but in that time I realized just how much I adore my camera…!) and it's started raining up a storm, thus my absence! When it rains it really does pour, hm?!

In the meantime I thought I would share some instagram snaps, I hope you don't mind! Like everybody else, I'm completely head over heels in love with instagram - it has been encouraging me to take pictures everyday, experiment, and practice..!

Please leave me your username so we can follow each other! I'll be back in the next couple days with a proper outfit post <3

Week of Wonders by Hana Haley for Zeum Mag

Monday, September 15, 2014


Early this July, I met Hana Haley, Berta Pfirsich, and fellow Oregonian blogger, Tori Bonaventura in Hana's hometown of Estacada to shoot a photo series inspired by Valerie's Week of Wonders for Zeum Magazine! The location was an idyllic vintage shop sprawled on a very green lot, with butterflies hazily dipping in and out of flowers and overpopulated with beautiful trees - the sun streaming through their leaves and dappling the grounds with sun spots.

Being surrounded by talented, idealistic babes is my definition of the perfect way to spend the day, and the end results are positively dreamy. Check out the full feature on Zeum Magazine HERE

BY HANA
BY BERTA
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The photographers: Hana & Berta All together ♡♡♡
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