Young and Beautiful

Happy NewYear's eve eve! Can't believe another year has past so here's our last photoshoot to end 2013 fabulous! It was inspired by the Great Gatsby since it's Ricardo's (photographer) favorite time era. Totally in love with this gold beaded dress.

Outfit details: Beaded dress by Bell's, American Apparel headband, TJMaxx Mary Jane heels, Target long gold necklace, and Charlotte Russe rings

Cheers to a fabulous new year!

Bianco e Nero

My favorite…love the attitude in the eyes

This has been one of my favorite photoshoots since black and white are my go to colors, it makes everything so much more classy and chic with a splash of edgy. 

Thanks Brianna McCaul for standing out in 28 degree weather for this photoshoot, definitely worth it.

Look 1: Patterned wool blend jacket by Zeida  and backless LBD by Milly available at Bell's Fine clothing, Forever21 shoes, Charlotte Russe rings

Look 2: Guess booties, Charlotte Russe earrings, silk lace blouse by Teri Jon, zebra clutch by Yilin

Look 3: H&M pants, Forever21 button up shirt and white blazer, necklace and earrings from Charlotte Russe

Look 4: Kate Spade polka dotter handbag, Forever21 maxi skirt, sleeves shirt from Target, Forever21 heels 

Krasivaya

This photoshoot was inspired by the approaching winter weather and the beauty of the Russian culture our model Dasha Mikhailova brings to the small town of Winchester.

Look 1 (available at Bell's Fine Clothing): Cyril Verdavainne Silk dress, Sherry Cassin American raccoon fur coat

Look 2: H&M blouse, ring, and earrings, Bell's brown fox stable by Michie's, TJMaxx faux fur vest, Elie Tahari skinny black belt, Shoedazzle knee-high boots

Vintage Beauty

It was such a struggle to find a model that would fit the 1920s theme perfectly until Ricardo and I found Sam Colt. It was definitely worth the wait. I was in love with this look, I think it's the best I've pulled so far.

Outfit details: Zara shoes, Debs golden lace dress (got it for $1 about six years ago for high school homecoming), Vintage jacket, Charlotte Russe clip on earrings, Forever 21 necklace

Feeling like LC for a day

Since my portfolio show is coming up (less than 10 days!) I decided to have a photoshoot of myself done about the 5 steps of styling to showcase it on December 16. I'm most def not the type of person that likes to be in front of the camera so it was a little hard to pose and try to act natural. I think they came out pretty okay if I say so myself. I definitely enjoyed feeling like LC for the day though.

Outfit details: Charlotte Russe blazer, necklace, and top, TJMaxx jeans, Forever 21 pumps

Thanks to Ricardo for being my photographer, Sam Colt for being my model, and Paige Nicolette for letting us borrow your beautiful home.

Grunge & Glory

Look 1: JCP plaid shirt, Forever 21 dress, Charlotte Russe necklace and bracelets, sister's beanie

Look 2: Necessary Clothing military jacket, Charlotte Russe top, earrings, and skirt, Forever 21 booties

Once Upon a Dream...

If you don't remember what Ricardo (photographer), Emily (model), and I went through to do this photoshoot you can read about it here. The sacrifice paid off for sure.

Forever 21 dress, American Eagle necklace, Charlotte Russe rings, handmade flower crown by my sister and I

Pop of Color (Jewelry Photoshoot)

Look 1: Tobi dress, Simply Chic ring, Charlotte Russe necklace and bracelet

Look 2: Forever 21 orange top and pleather skirt, Charlotte Russe necklace

Bohemian Feel

This photoshoot is from back in April when photographer Ricardo Alvarenga asked me to put together two outfits that would go with the bohemian theme. I guess I could say this is when my career started. I had no clue what I was doing but once I saw the model wearing the pieces I was hooked, I knew this is what I was meant to do. It's the best feeling when you reach that "aha" moment in life and everything clicks.

Look 1: Charlotte Russe bandeau top and jewelry and  Zara high-low skirt

Look 2: Forever 21 white shorts, Charlotte Russe tribal shirt, and TJMaxx sweater

Toxic Emotions

Yesterday morning Almertia photography and I had another exciting photoshoot. The theme was grunge and since there is nothing grungy about my style it was a little bit of a challenge to come up with two looks within a couple days of notice. Thankfuly my sister, who is more pop punk and edgy, had a couple of things I could steal from her closet (shhhhh! without her knowing of course) 

I was impressed about how everything came out, specially her makeup since I'm not a "makeup artist". If only I could do my own makeup like that...

For edited pictures and outfits of the day visit me on Instagram @claudia0492

Fantasy Photoshoot Sneak Peek

Today I styled a photoshoot for Almertia photography. The theme was fantasy so I chose this gray Forever21 dress that I found in a thrift store, brand new, and only $5. The photoshoot was early this morning (everyone knows I'm not a morning person) and it was about 30 degrees outside...now that's dedication! All in the name of Fashion.

For the edited pictures visit me on IG @claudia0492