Movie Star

After trying so hard to find new models all summer, I've pretty much run out of options. So, I simply had to get back to my roots and stick to what works - ME. As you might know, I'm a big fan of taking pictures of myself. And, since I couldn't even find someone to be an extra, I just used myself over and over again. (That's right - it's me talking to me!) I had fun with them, let me know what you think! (Please). 

Sorry, This Post is going to be a Little Bit CORNY

My beautiful best friend, Netanya, posed for a few shoots and I love the photos. Let's start with a few from the weekend:

Isn't she great? This summer she also got a pet chicken (who is great, by the way). We did a portrait session and it's really sweet. (This is my teaser for the next post (see what I did there?)).

Sixties Chic

Hey Guys! Sorry about that! You guys must have been waiting here so patiently! You all were probably on the edge of your seat waiting for the BIG ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLOG post, but I'm going to do that next time! I think a month behind schedule isn't too too bad, right? 

Here's a little nugget to keep you guys satisfied. Let me know what you think about this one. I've been doing a project where I take family/regular portraits throughout the history of photography. This one is in progress. This is 1960s. But don't worry there will be more to this pic! 

Isn't She Peachy?

Here are some more photos I took at my internship with Valerie Shaff!

These are of Lily.

 

Bohemian Rhapsody

Yesterday for my internship with Valerie Shaff, she photographed a woman named Marlena. I took photos too.

Marlena is very bohemian and she gave us shots of homemade cherry sherry. She had the coolest house you guys! Here she is with her new ducks, Quick and Quack. Quick is the boy.

Here are some of my photos:

I'm trying some new photography styles. I tried to be more commercial and also tried to do a more journalistic editorial style. What do you guys think?

 

Internship Post

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos I shot at a photoshoot from my internship the other day. I'm interning with Valerie Shaff.
All fashion provided by Lisa at Five and Diamond Vintage in Hudson, NY.

Mike the Politician

I am in control.

Here is more from my politician series. I am your leader. Bow down to me.

The final product has glitter and flags sticking out. It's pretty cool.

Just Trying Some Stuff

Here is a rough draft for an idea that I'm going to be working on. I'm doing different kinds of wives with dark undertones. This is a rough draft.

*Update*

Today I was very inspired by pictures of Mao. And I tried to recreate it with this picture. I look so powerful.

 

 

Look how powerful I am! I'm not just a politician's wife, I'm also a saint!

Little Edie Beale: Style Icon

For my Communication Design class we got to make e-magazines for iPad. I made one about my style icon Little Edie Bouvier Beale. I wish there was a way to share it with you guys in its original form, but I'll do my best to modify it to share with you guys! There is a slideshow and an audio file which I can't figure out how to share with you guys. What do I do???

*You guys! I fixed it! I still want to put the audio up for you too, so just sit tight!

$Little Edie Beale$ from Kats22 on 8tracks Radio.

Okay, so I made this playlist but you need to have eight songs to publish it. I mostly just want you guys to check out the first two tracks to get into the Mood.

Girl Ganger, Party of Two Part Two

All clothing from Kat's Very Own Wardrobe

Here it is! Everything you've been waiting for! The inside of the clubhouse!!

(Look! It's NBK! (The guest blogger (who you loved))).

Look! I made this shirt all by myself! My mom says I should give it away but I think it's funny. So there, Mom!

Who knows!! Maybe more will be added TOMORROW!!! Check back, y'hear?

Accessorize!

 

Tonight I decided to try something new: being crafty. I made this collar! So edgy. 

Here's what I did. I cut out a collar shape from some blue fabric. Then I glued on all of these ethnic-shaped Googly Eyes that I found in my room. Done!

Then I put on my mom's velvet shirt from my last photoshoot again and layered over this dress that I bought at the Salvation Army ($2.99!!!). Then photoshot!

*Update: My Mom said this collar is Ghastly!!!!

@rt

Just making a Masterpiece.

Photoshoot today! If you want to recreate this outfit you simply take a prom dress, then layer your mom's velvet shirt over that, and then layer a see-through lace crop top over everything. Gravy on the cake.

Guest Blogger: Lia: A Retrospective

Do you guys know how hard it is to do anything in Paint? Blarg.

Hey Guys!!
Big news! It's happening. This blog is blowing up. We have our very first guest blogger! She'll posting her first post soon. In the meantime she did this interview with me and I'm posting it NOW to build the EXCITEMENT and ANTICIPATION. Is it working??

Full name: Aurelia Bode, short Lia

Where do you live? What is an interesting fact about where you live? What is your favorite hangout spot?: Melbourne, Australia. I'm originally from Germany, but spent about 5 months last year in Bolivia where I first wanted to settle down.. long story short, I planned to move to my dad, (who lives in Bolivia) but then decided to go with my then boyfriend to Australia. I really enjoy living in Melbourne as I lived in a small town most of my life! (I am almost 17) Hang out spots: I quite like Fitzroy, little cafes on Smith Street and little independent boutiques on Brunswick Street. I'm a window-shopper and I love thrift stores.

Hobbies: Well, I started playing the guitar, I really like to surprise my boyfriend with things I cook/ try to cook! Lately I have been organizing a meet-up group for girls that are new to the city.

What I do: I skipped school and now have several jobs, including babysitting, dish washing and working in a shopping centre, where I give people brochures about getting solar systems and talk them into being environmental. I never planned to do these jobs, originally I wanted to study fabric design! But I am happy with my life and it's never too late to study :) My plan for the future is to have a 'creative' job, like in a radio station or an independent magazine.


Who is most inspiring to you?  There are a few books I read as a kid that are still inspiring me, mostly Francesca Lia Block's Weetzie Bat and Blake Nelson's Girl! I love the vibe of the book. (Oh, and one of the reasons I use Lia as my name instead of Aurelia is actually that she is one of my favorite authors!) websites like facehunter.com, Tavi's Blog (www.thestylerookie.com) and Rookie (www.rookiemag.com) and Lookbook.nu are inspirations for my style. The biggest inspiration is probably the vibe of places I go to or people I meet that are just doing their own thing :)


Favourite music: The Beatles! Neon Indian, MGMT, Tame Impala, Animal Collective, Gold Panda generally bands that sound psychedelic... I quite like Lana Del Rey and some other 'mainstream' music, oldies you can dance to, the Beach boys etc.


Why and when I started blogging: It's almost exactly one year ago. My mother died and I did spend hours online, reading other peoples blogs, listening to music and writing stuff to work out how I felt about everything. Then, I was like, why not start a blog? I started take photos of things I found interesting and first wrote about normal school/ life stuff (which I still do :)) Yeah, also it's an easy way to show my friends in Germany- and the rest of the world- what I'm up to. My blog is not very popular, but I enjoy to have it, anyway ^_^
(*You guys can check out her awesome blog here: http://gossipgonzesse.blogspot.com)


Top Ten:
1. Rookie
2. Pancakes with Nutella
 

3. Savers/ other secondhandshops
4. Everything with hello kitty (secret obsession)
5. My boyfriend <3
6. The Mighty Boosh (British tv series that I quote at least once a day)

7. Autobiographies of people like Doris Lessing
8. Libraries! I love going to the library dressed like a schoolgirl
and read old editions of National Geographics
9. Vogue magazine

10. All my favourite bands! Music that relaxes me :)

Are you guys excited?!! Me too!!!
P.S. Check out her blog!! Seriously. http://gossipgonzesse.blogspot.com

Because I'm So Proud That I Dressed Myself Today I'm Going To Post A Picture of It On the Internet

Don't you just love my new sweater? (Sweater, Forever21; Skirt, Old Navy; Shirt, Target; Tights, Target; Thigh-highs, Forever21; Shoes, OTBT)

Can't you tell how dedicated I am to FASHION???