Model Wanted.

SUNDAY 13TH JANUARY 2013


Model Wanted
For a Seventies Glam Photoshoot

Tuesday 29th January 2013
Model will need to be at Northbrook College, Worthing from 11.30 for hair and MU.
The shoot starts at 2pm - 2.30pm. As we only have a small time slot, the model will need to be comfortable, professional and efficent infront of the camera.

I am preferably looking for someone who has blonde or brunette hair at mid-long length.
18 - 25
female
with a pin up, glamourous look.
size 8-12

The photographs will be used for advertisement for a vintage shop, blogs, portfolio and university showcases.
 
If you are intrested or know anyone that is, please comment below with either an email address etc.
Thanks!
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Show + Tell.

TUESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2013

i just wanted to show off my new glittery nail art! the polish is 'posh polish, beauty UK' and only around £3. they have a varierty of colours which i shall be adding to my collection, as at the moment these are the only two and i couldnt decide which colour to go for so i want for both! the polish comes out really well, lasts long and you dont need much to cover the nail and get a covered effect.
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The Eighties Reinvention.

MONDAY 7TH JANUARY 2013
                         EIGHTIES FASHION

The eighties. Extravagant, Egotistical and electrical.
The decade that gave us the moonwalk, Pacman, E.T and the Rubik's cube. It was a complete techno boom with computers, boom boxes and videos at the dispense for normal folk.
the eighties saw the cold war end, the Berlin wall fall and the space shuttle rise. the years were full of celebration and the fashion trends reflected these culture changes dramatically. as after the depressing years of Berlin and other global epidemics, bright colours, structured shapes and wild hair were forcing there way through for all ages, classes and genders. the bright colours were followed by the connotation of the party lifestyle that the eighties had set, with techno, house, pop and hip-hop all being introduced and influctuated with the use of boom boxes, tape players and MTV.Music set the trend for the generation, with MJ in leathers THAT and one glove, Madonna in lace, puff ball skirts, distressed denim and Freddie Mecury with a mostache, mini skirt and pale pink polo neck. Other trends included shoulder pads, shell suits, neon, colour clashing, material mixing, headbands, high tops and a heap of jewellery. leggings, leg warmers and denim jackets where also key pieces. with many of these items reinventing themselves ready for s/s 13.
On the other end of the spectrum, there was the use of eighties power dressing adopted by some of our most famous female figures such as Margret Thatcher and Princess Di. The use of structured suits reflected the empowerment to women and how females can achieve more and succeed after the supporting years of the 60's and 70's. However there was also an axiety among high fashion brands as employment decreased dramatically in the UK, street style appeared even more popular with working class kids ripping there jeans and t-shirts to create and follow the latest trends and icons.
this intoxicating mix full of risk takers, trend setters and skin scrapers couldn't be complete without the most important piece...the hair! with a vibrant range to choose from, including the perm, the mullet, the jheri curl and the side pony with a dash of crimping.
With retro vintage making a racing come back in to London street style and also across the pond, these looks are becoming more popular and noticeable in the high street and the catwalk after a bubble up sensation. for s/s 2013 trend setting appearances are distressed and dip dyed denim, stacks of jewellery being layered and of course Neon! we are seeing a quick peek into the summer with hints of neon jewellery mainly being the lime green and pink appearing. this can be seen in stores such as Topshop and H&M on the high street and an impression for the upcoming catwalk shows in feb.

The Reinvention of the Eighties for 2012/13;
For some pinspiration, check out my Electronic Eighties and Neon Fashion boards on Pinterest, fashionlsmith ...

The eighties pick n mix style...

MTV Music Classics...

Check out Marie Claire's take on the eighties with their top ten style icons;
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/best/3211/10/ten-best-eighties-style-icons.html#index=2

Show + Tell.

FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 2013

Along with my shoes I also brought this beauty in the topshop sale in Guilford. For the last couple of months I have been obsessed with this lime green colour, just like a magpie to jewels! The bikini has high waisted shorts and has a really good support for bigger busted ladies! And all for £15 #winner
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Want It.

FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 2013

Being the topshop enthusiast I am, my daily visit to topshop.com relieved not only the new s/s 2013 sunglasses range but my realisation to getting closer to summer, shorts and shades! These are my top 5, all at the reasonable price of £16

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Show + Tell.

FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 2013

These are one of my latest topshop buys and I am so in love with them! I saw them before Christmas and were £85, disappointed they weren't mine on Christmas Day but thrilled to see they went into the sale for £45!! They are such a neutral essential and i will be wearing them all the way into the summer with there big chunky strap and buckles you can't go wrong! Also available in black and green

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Want It.

 

FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 2013

 

I have just spotted these amazing vintage aztec shorts from the eighties on ebay! Once back at Uni we have another decade styling photoshoot to do and this time round I was given eighties which is very flexible and I really want to push my skills on this one. Either way I think these shorts would be perfect for my shoot, being tucked in and sinched at the waist to get the detail of the american logo. Also I'd probably keep these for myself (because they are such a bargain!) and whack them out in the summer with some cute thrilly ankle socks and platform trainers.

p.s the seller 'thrifty.beatnik' has some amazingggg vintage 70's/80's/90's clothing to sell via ebay from all sizes and prices if you are looking for something similar!

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Want It.

THURSDAY 3RD JANUARY 2013

 

I cannot stop thinking about this bright yellow jumper from Topshop since my last spree in Guildford. I shall be teaming with dogtooth cigarette trousers from Topshop and a high knotted bun as soon as I can get hands on my student loan!

#cantcomesoonenough

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Seventies Glam Photoshoot.

TUESDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playsuit - Seventies Vintage, Rollerskates - Vintage from Ibiza, Socks - Primark, Belt - Charity Shop, Earrings - Primark, Watch - Michael Kors

 

 

Swimsuit (Worn as Top) - H&M, Flared Highwaisted Trousers - Republic, Wedges - Schuh, Belt - Charity Shop, Necklace - H&M, Earrings - Primark, Watch - Micheal Kors

 

            Shirt - River Island (Mens)

 

 

 

Hat - H&M, Fur Gillet - Primark, Earrings - Primark

 

                        Jumpsuit - H&M, Polo Neck - River Island, Necklace - Accessorize,

Bangles - Accessorize

 

 

 

 

 

This has been the most recent photoshoot I have done, it was for a 'A Decade in a Day in a Dress' project for uni. We were all given decades ranging from Pre Raphaelites to 2000 Club Wear. As you can guess we were given Seventies Glam and were able to get the most adequate location of Tiger Tiger Portsmouth!

 

Styling & Director - Lauren Smith

Photography - Shaz Hamid
MUA - Devan-Rose Smith & Rosie Mason
Model - Eliza Bailey

Day of the Dead Photoshoot.

TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2012

 

 

 

These are a small collection of photographs from a photoshoot I recently done in November for my Fashion Media and Communication Project at Uni. My inspiration was 'Day of the Dead'.

White Blazer - Topshop, Black Blazer - River Island, Black Leather Pants - Topshop, Flowers (Originally Homeware Fake Flowers) - Pound Stretchers 

 

Photography & Styling - Lauren Smith
MUA - Georgie Tooth & Ellen Parker
Model - Ellie Pearson