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Everyday Imagery

by Christina on 05/17/2013, 1 comment

In New York, we are having the first real Spring in years, and I can’t get enough of it. I truly believe that Fall and Spring are the seasons when you get the most out of your wardrobe. You can wear boots with dresses, sandals with jeans and your entire collection of lightweight jackets. The past few weeks were filled with tons of inspiration gathering for an upcoming punk inspired photo shoot, dining outside and picnics in the park.

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Editorial Eclipse: Spring 13 Round Up

by Christina on 05/13/2013, 0 comments

It’s been quite a while since I shared any editorials with you, so I’ve put together a mini round up of my favorites from the Spring issues.

Talk to the Hand / Maria Locks / Julia Sarr-Jamois / Dancian / Wonderland Magazine via Smile

The Right Side / Carlotta Maniago / Katlin Aas / Numéro China via Coup de Foudre

Life is Like Ice Cream / Amy Troost / Nadja Bender / I-D via Coup de Foudre

The Mistress of All Evil / Alessandro Dal Buoni / Alyona Osmanova / L‘officiel Italia via Coup de Foudre

A Tiger Never Loses Sleep / I-D / Josh Olins / Stella Tennant via Coup de Foudre

Tokyo Society / Kori Richardson / Leda and St. Jacques / Elle Canada via Coup de Foudre

Before Sunrise / Annemarieke Van Drimmelen / Erin Wasson / Rika via Coup de Foudre

Spirit & Flesh Guest Post: Farm Fresh

by Christina on 05/09/2013, 0 comments

A few weeks ago, I headed to a horse farm in upstate New York to style a Frida Kahlo inspired photo shoot. Here is a sneak peak with some of my favorite looks, for the full editorial, visit Spirit & Flesh Magazine.

Inspired by the Mexico City exhibit featuring clothes from Frida Kahlo’s recently opened closet, this editorial pairs new and vintage pieces in true Frida style. Set on a horse farm in upstate New York, photographer Metin Oner captures the stoic styling of blogger, Christina DeSmet. Braided hair styles by Laureen Krawse and bold beauty by Nicole Sievers help bring out Monica Granillo’s inner Frida.

Everyday Imagery

by Christina on 04/25/2013, 0 comments

The past week was filled with preparing for the Frida Kahlo shoot, taking a day trip upstate, getting the apartment ready for my Mom to arrive and a studio visit with Tableaux Vivants, where I learned to make latex collars.

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Everyday Imagery

by Christina on 04/15/2013, 2 comments

Our upstate weekend got derailed due to a few last-minute projects, but it turned into one of those perfectly unplanned New York City weekends. The weather was on our side and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, setting the scene for bike rides, enjoying drinks outside with friends, and hanging out in Prospect Park. Here are a few moments from last week and weekend.

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Serena da Conceicao Fall 2013

by Christina on 04/13/2013, 0 comments

Serena da Conceicao’s sophomore collection further solidifies leather, lace and lingerie detailing as trademarks of her namesake line. Serena’s Fall 2013 collection is powerful, sexy and timeless. I am always amazed by Serena’s ability to dress many different women while keeping her collection perfectly edited. For Fall, her signature print reads as her left hand tattoo written in Czech “if you’re looking for infinity, just close your eyes.” I don’t mind if I do. By introducing a peachy blush color to her original black and ivory color palette is proof that every season is an extension of the one before, making her clothes worthy of building your wardrobe around.

I was happy to help style Serena’s look book with our friend Steven Tibaudo. My must have picks for this collection are the tunics (one in leather and one in tulle, please) and the handcrafted leather jacket with lace sleeves. What is your favorite?

Hair by MaryAnna Fitzgerald / Model Cristi Duncan / Photography by Michael Casker / Makeup by Mariko Hirano / Jewelry by Shayla Cox

Everyday Imagery

by Christina on 04/01/2013, 1 comment

From styling Serena da Conceicao’s Fall 2013 look book this weekend to taking a winter beach vacation, and spending time with our new cats, March has been an eventful month!