Austin Fashion Week 2012

A large part of Austin Fashion Week is the Mash Up Teams!

 

A team consisting of a photographer, model, hair stylist, makeup artist, and designer team up to create a fashion concept and submit the best photo they can imagine. The submissions are then posted on line where the public may vote for their favorites. The winner is coined "Peole's Choice" and the phoos are also judged by a celebrity photographer, Timothy White, for the "Best Photo" category.

 

 

Here are the 2012 Submissions

 

 

6 Stitches
Photography: Alison Plueckhahn; Hair: Allison Schingle; Makeup: Lauren Lumsden; Clothing: Adrienne Yunger; Jewelry: Yvonne Haghighatian; Model: Zeena Osmany

Adoration Colaboration
Photography: Alexandra Wasko; Hair: April Lakey for Orbit Salon; Makeup: Sunny Webb for Orbit Salon; Clothing & Jewelry: Hannah Greenblum & Elise Fornell for Moon Time Gypsies; Model: Natalia Wasko

The Arrivals



Photography: Twinty Photography; Hair: Tiffany Vogelpohl; Makeup: Gertie Murray; Clothing: Megan Jones; Stylist: Ashley Anthony; Model: Anne Hudson

Artistic License
Photography: Jonathan Reyes; Hair: Deborah Lira; Makeup: Lecia Harkins; Clothing: Laisa Macias; Jewelry: Jillian Simmang; Accessories: Anne Marie Beard; Model: Elleah

Betes De Mode
Photography: Steve DeMent; Hair: Ashanti Maxwell for Vixen City Productions; Makeup: Felicity Fromholz for Vixen City Productions; Clothing: Robert Powell for Wolfon Wear; Jewelry: Rachel Chadwick; Model: Sky Van Vliet

Buns of Steel
Photography: James Dixon for Dixon Digital Photo; Hair: Veola Jolly for Do You Naturally; Makeup: Linda Nicole for Linda Nicole Studio; Clothing: Haja Scott for Toombas Jeans & Denim Wear; Jewelry: Anastasia Gregoire for Wild Moon Design; Model: Shontavia Hornsby

Calypso
Photography: Darrin Cherry; Hair: Ashleigh A. Grounds; Makeup: Summer Edwards; Clothing: Alien Shrimp Designs; Model: Jennifer Lynn Larsen

A Day in the Light
Photography: Christine Elizabeth; Hair: Lauren Garcia; Makeup: Lauren Garcia; Clothing: Barbara Humphrey; Model: Ashley Johnson

 

Desert Chic

Photography: Clair Taus; Hair: Rachael Dunn; Makeup: Amber Handley; Clothing: Cynthia Duarte; Jewelry: Sarah Stollack; Model: Alyssa Jimenez

Elements of Seven
Photography: Linda Flores; Hair: Misty Mittelstedt; Makeup: Jessica Timko; Clothing: Ilonka Soto-Pelyvas; Jewelry: Dale Ellison; Stylist: Erika Cerda; Model: Lucy Secord

Etoile
Photography: Christie Mathis; Hair: Whitney Paul; Makeup: Whitney Paul; Clothing: Megan Pinto; Model: Blue Madrigal


Fashion with a Cause
Photography: Phillip Leach; Hair: Amy Evers; Makeup: Summer Edwards; Clothing: Valeri Liszewski; Jewelry: Sugar Gay Isber; Accessories: Erika Pinktipps; Stylist: Leonardo D’Almagro; Model: Sarah Neill

Giant
Photography: Melanie Grizzel; Hair: Erica Gray; Makeup: Erica Gray; Clothing: James Boone; Stylist: Jenna Hollerbach; Model: Lailani

Gold + Raven
Photography: Kate Stafford; Hair: Naomi Richardson; Makeup: Tiffany Schwedland; Clothing: Katie Friedman for Solid Gold Academy; Jewelry: Raven + Lily; Stylist: Candice DePrang; Model: Gena Peterson

Gothic Muse

Photography: James Griffith; Hair: Hayley Groll; Makeup: Hayley Groll; Clothing: Elena Mercurio; Jewelry: Gay Isber; Stylist: Jessica Leyh; Model: Haley Tidwell

Green Alley
Photography: Sherry Hammonds; Hair: Kelsie Gibson; Makeup: Emily Hobbs; Clothing: Michelle Thoreson for Revelry Dresses; Model: Rossi Saenz

Hi-Contrast
Photography: Joe Peterson; Hair: Jessica Liarakos; Makeup: Katie Astoria; Clothing: Olga Novosselova; Jewelry: Cynthia Bloom; Accessories: Ashley Burghardt; Model: Sarakate

The High Beams
Photography: Cory Ryan; Hair: Raquel Hurtado; Makeup: Nisa Nicole; Clothing: Barbara Humphrey; Jewelry: Beth McElhaney; Stylist: Thea Wood; Model: Hannah Waite-Santibanez

Jag
Photography: Gerry Hanan; Hair: Eden; Makeup: Eden; Jewelry: Jamie Batiste; Model: Arianna McKinney

Keep Austin Haute
Photography: Ivan Miller; Hair: Allison Schingle; Makeup: Lauren Garcia; Clothing: Stephanie Brown; Jewelry: Lacy Weyler; Accessories: Evelyn Christensen; Model: Valeria Vieguars

Papel Picado
Photography: Chad Harlan; Hair: Danielle Barr; Makeup: Kandy Glass; Clothing: Ruth Waddy; Stylist: Lisa Barnes; Model: Danielle Daneshjou

Pheonix
Photography: Steve DeMent; Hair: Keith Patillo; Makeup: Coby Nathan; Clothing: Rick Gonyo; Model: Monika Settergen

Quantum of Style
Photography: Melissa Vinsik; Hair: Jennifer Lorence; Makeup: Katie Astoria; Clothing: Lauren Perdue; Jewelry: Misty Evans; Accessories: Chesley Williams; Model: Kim Riley

Rise & Fawn

Photography: Kathy Whittaker; Hair: Mindy Orsak; Makeup: Makenzi Laine; Clothing: Laci E. Carter; Model: Taylor Bryant

 

Something Bleu

Photography: Layla Mays; Hair: Alex Patterson; Makeup: Lauren Lumsden; Clothing: Sarah Eileen; Jewelry: Deborah Taylor; Stylist: Jasmine Baltimore; Model: Jasmine Spicer

 

 

Special K
Photography: Travis Gagnon; Hair: Thelma Sifuentez; Makeup: Sandy Blanco; Clothing: Katie Knight; Model: Katie Hall

Step Gold
Photography: Gregg Cestaro; Hair: Joseph Theis; Makeup: Mandy Hernandez; Clothing: 81 Poppies; Jewelry: BonBon by Micah Yancey; Stylist: Sandra Antoun; Model: Britany Walker

Tangerine Skies
Photography: Steve Wampler; Hair: Rachael Dunn; Makeup: Amber Handley; Clothing & Jewelry: Teresa Basa; Accessories: Danni Dee; Model: Erica Holley

Team Inspire
Photography: James Moreno/FOTOJADAMO; Hair: Jennifer Lorence; Makeup: Lecia Harkins; Clothing: Lauren Perdue; Model: Abby Richards

Toxic Vanity
Photography: Peter Tung; Hair: Ivy Kim; Makeup: Kendall Koehler; Clothing: Dina Chavez; Stylist: Amber Webster; Model: Claire Graves

Victorious Secret
Photography: Kara Marie Trombetta; Hair: Nina Gay; Makeup: Lauren Davis; Clothing: Nettie Tiso; Model: Livvy Bennett


One of each of my teams were in the top 5 nominees for both categories. Team Calypso was nominated by Timothy White for Best Photo and Fashion with a Cause was in the top 5 nominees for Peoples Choice.

While I did not win, I was very proud to have been nominated and to be a part of such great teams!

<3
Summer



Fashion Protagonist Recreations Part 1

As anyone who really knows me can confirm, I have way too many ideas and no where near the amount of time or energy to complete them all. That being said, I am super excited  that I have finally started a project that has been floating around in my brain for a long time. I have partnered with the very amazing, very talented, and very funny, Steve DeMent to do a series of photo shoots showing a modern fashion recreation of the female protagonist in folk lore, mythology and classic fairy tales (not Disney).

 We are doing a shoot every month. I am doing hair, makeup, wardrobe design and styling. So far we have completed 3 and are getting ready for the 4th! The series' formal name is "Fashion Protagonist Recreations" but for the most part people (including Steve and me) are calling it our princess series.... which is fine. Whatever! lol

Anyways, here are some shots from our first 3 female protagonists...

The Princess and the Frog 

For our first Princess we contacted Blue Madrigal (yes, her name is really Blue!), whom I had worked with during Austin's 2011 Fashion Week. She is an amazing model and so beautiful. She was a total blast to work with and a really good sport while we shot her in cold water!

Her choker necklace was custom made to go with this dress, specifically for this shoot, courtesy of Shalottlilly

 Photographer: Steve DeMent

Model: Blue Madrigal

Hair & Makeup: Summer Edwards of Loud Looks Aesthetics

Dress: Alien Shrimp Designs

Necklace: Shalottlilly

Cinderella 

For our second Princess, I got in contact with Jennifer Lynn Larsen, whom I also worked with during Austin Fashion Week. Our point to go against Disney guidelines was really driven home with this look. When I first contacted Jen about portraying Cinderella her response was "You know I have red hair, right?" Hair color aside, I think she did an amazing job portraying the vulnerability, innocence, and strength of the character. 

 Photographer: Steve DeMent

Model: Jennifer Lynn Larsen

Hair & Makeup: Summer Edwards of Loud Looks Aesthetics

Dress: Alien Shrimp Designs

Hair Accessories: Shalottlilly

These amazing Hair clips were custom creation from Shalottlilly, made to go with this gown, specifically for this shoot!

Death

For our third installment we chose Death. Typically portrayed as a Grimm Reaper, which I guess is not assigned a sex although I have always perceived it as male, we decided to create a female version which we wanted to exude a nurturing attitude. Our hope was that we could create an image that would show a compassionate death. For this we chose Daley Hodges... another model who was featured in my Austin Fashion Week show. LOL. Daley has a mystery, a darkness, and an understated potency that made her an obvious choice for this role.

The final image for our Death recreation has not been finished. These are just a few that were done first to use to sell the dress! 

Photographer: Steve DeMent

Model: Daley Hodges

Hair & Makeup: Summer Edwards of Loud Looks Aesthetics

Dress: Alien Shrimp Designs

I hope this has piqued your interest and gotten you wondering what is coming next. Steve and I are still thinking up who we will be portraying and gladly welcome suggestions of stories from folklore, mythology, history, and classic fairy tales that we can draw inspiration from so please feel free to send some ideas our way! 

<3 Summer