Dark Pony Designs and Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

I am so excited to be able to show you the result of this amazing collaboration between Dark Pony Designs and Jamison Shaw Hairdressers of Atlanta!

 I was honored to be asked to have my brand be a part of their photo shoot.

xoxo

All clothing: Dark Pony Designs

Hair/Photography: Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Shine Bright Like a Diamond! http://tinyurl.com/c2jr84f The Diamonds are Forever Bustier was featured in the Etsy Finds! 

Get yours here http://etsy.me/qfiwLU 

xoxo

Is it Warm in Here?

Oooo... can't resist that white hot late 70's vibe. Image via UK Vogue. Shot by Mert and Marcus (p.s. they are quickly becoming my new favorite editorial photographers), dress by Pucci, heat courtesy Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. 

I am always ready to make a return to glamour!

Romantic Fantasies: Etsy Valentines 2011

Coral & Black 'Betsey' Silk Halter Bralette

From Hopeless

 

I Heart You - Veil

From PixelandHank

Dita Love - Vintage Gold Label - Couture fitted strapless dress

From PyxusPassionProject

 

DIY Christian Louboutin JOLI NOEUD Swarovski Crystal-Encrusted Mules

From RedoMyShoe

Vintage Brooch Bouquet - Handmade Peonies and Brooches - Made to order

From TheRitzyRose

 

Ooh la la 22x22inch pillow recycled felt applique pillow - oatmeal and red

From alexandraferguson

 

Eyeshadow Transformer - Metamorphosis - Organic

From orglamix

This season of love has inspired so many amazing handmade creations on Etsy, that it's making my head spin a little bit. So many caught my eye, but I just couldn't include them all here. These are my favorites, the best of the best. I hope this collection inspires you to craft or buy something special and handmade this year.

XOXOXO

Lady in Red and a Dark Pony

Top image via Tatler Russia

All the rest Vogue Mexico December 2010

Sizzle,Sizzle...

Lara Stone is burning up the cover of Interview Magazine this month. 

Bombshell+Amazing photography=ART

In the Mood...

This image from last month's W magazine caught my attention. I love the shoes, the Jean Paul Gaultier dress and the tights. It's romance with an edge...just the kind of thing I can't resist.

Jerry Hall: ICON

Sometimes I get very nostalgic for fashion past. Sometimes the glitz and shimmer of 70's and 80's fashion photography makes me wish for something more hard core and in your face for right now. Jerry Hall sums up the vibe of that era: sexy, unreachable, beautiful, girl next door. She was two parts Amazon and one part southern bell. Irresistible rock royalty, ruby lipped bombshell, care free party girl. Men wanted her, women wanted to be her- isn't that the definition of celebrity? I love all of these images, the one that really seems to sum her up is the portrait for Vanity Fair of her breastfeeding her baby. With both eyes on the camera she's saying: Look at me! I am a mother, a glamazon, rich, famous, and I'm flaunting my womanhood right in your face-and you like it!

Cover of Interview Magazine

Irving Penn

Check out those curves!

70's Vogue

Vanity Fair Magazine

Studio 54 Glory

Helmut Newton You're My Hero

I love Helmut Newton's work. Some people would argue that he hates women and that his photographs are demeaning. I totally disagree. There is nothing more powerful than a sexy woman and he knew how to put that idea in your face. This photo of Daryl Hannah circa 1980's is such a statement. The amazon who can't be troubled with a crying baby. The baby of course representing real life, motherhood, sacrifice. The amazon representing fantasy, perfection, and sex. It's a little bit troubling, very strange, and somehow inspiring.

White Hot

Have you ever noticed how cool people look when they are wearing a slick white suit? There is something sexy and androgynous about a woman when she gets all glammed up in a white tuxedo.  White exudes luxury, commands attention, and draws the eye. Bowie and Travolta set the standard and I think sometimes we would all like to get back to that disco ball of escape and dance the night away. Here are some of my favorite examples of the smoldering white suit in action.

Gucci

David Bowie "The Thin White Duke"

Madonna "Dance Inferno" Confessions Tour

Stella Tennant in a Steven Misel photo

Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie in white vest and pants with tie

John Travolta as Tony in "Saturday Night Fever"