Lena Bernard just released her new collection and I am so in love - her jewelry is a dream, y'all! The craftsmanship in every piece I have been lucky to own by her is just incredible. Each piece is truly a work of art and they add the best vibe to any look.
I am excited to release this shoot! I have been saving this post until Lena released her new collection. I hope you enjoy the imagery we created in Joshua Tree, while on the rocks, soaking in the best kind of golden light.
Here's a visual diary from our drive home after leaving the ever-so-magical Big Sur! We stopped at many locations on the way and made the most of our 5 hour drive back to LA.
Here is a little shoot inspired by LOVE in light of Valentine's Day coming up! For those of you still on the hunt for that perfect outfit to wear, I've put together a sexy-fairy-goddess look that will leave your lover speechless! Enjoy ::)
Photos shot by my valentine Darius Twin <3
Nothing quite beats a sunset on the coast, especially when that coastal sunset happens in Big Sur while you are wearing layers of the softest white fabric, shakin' and movin' and feelin' all of the best vibes! I seriously cannot get enough of this top & skirt by Pitusa (and their entire shop, actually). Watch as I fall in love with the way the fabric moves to the sun setting behind the horizon - creating the most gorgeous golden glow!
If you're looking for that perfect look to wear to your upcoming Spring beach trips, look no more! This outfit will have you feeling like your on vacation in no time, and will also be your best companion on the dance floor ::) Check out the links to what I am wearing below!
Waking up at the Cactus Moon Retreat was the most delightful experience and a great way to start the day in Joshua Tree - especially when wearing that bodysuit from Miakoda, made with the softest sustainable and organic material!
From our bedroom window, we had the most mesmerizing views of the mountains. I don't think I could have asked for a better thing to see right as my eyes began to open in the morning!
So Darren and I took advantage of the natural light, the designed-to-perfection house, and of course that rad lil' bodysuit!
Once the sun set, we wanted to take advantage of the dance studio at the Cactus Moon Retreat by using a bit of dance + light painting! We've had this idea in mind for quite some time, but just never had a studio at our fingertips. This was our chance to get our creative juices flowing and improvise on some imagery. The following images are 3 of many shots that we took! I changed my pose between every shot, and Darren would create illustrations for each one on the spot. I just love the way they turned out!
I loved teaming up with Miakoda on this shoot and admire their statement when designing clothing - they "equally emphasize ecology and excellence in design" Their production is organic and made in NYC! Check out what I am wearing from their collection below.
All of the rain (YAY!) and cold weather has kept Darren and I in LA for the most part. Because of this, we have been thinking outside of the box while getting creative at our own home! So here we go with a little 70s disco queen / girl next door shoot featuring a couple of my favorite brands - Somedays Lovin and Sbicca!
While it's been so nice being home and getting back into a steady routine, I'm already feeling the urge to get out and explore some new locations. Well, there are some exciting things on the horizon so stay tuned! In the meantime, I'll be taking a nap on my disco ball pillow! ZzZz
It has been raining so much here in LA the past week and I am absolutely loving it (and so are my plants!). It makes me feel totally okay with just staying home and wearing my pajamas all day. Well I decided to fight that lazy feeling yesterday since the sun decided to come out for a solid hour and I had just received my new package from Nordstrom, eek! I thought I would make the day a bit brighter with a Parisian styled shoot in my backyard. I mean, how green are my succulents looking after that rain?! Oh, and now I'm craving a Paris trip.
If you love this look as much as me, peep the links below! All photos shot by Darius Twin.
Pictures speak louder than words sometimes, and in this case, they truly show the magic that exists in the redwoods, especially around the holidays. What a treat it was to spend a few days with some of the tallest trees on earth! Please do enjoy what we created during a cold but sunny day.
The dress I am wearing is from Blackwater and the boots are from Roc! All photos shot by Darius Twin, of course.
Darren and I recently took a trip up north to the redwoods for a little getaway before the holidays and it was absolutely magical! I just love the vibe up there, and I must say it had me in the holiday spirit as I was surrounded by the tallest trees on earth and those perfect shades of green. So what do you do when you're surrounded by green, shooting a holiday look in December? ADD SOME RED! This adventure turned out to be the perfect opportunity to showcase one of my NYE-inspired outfits, brought to you by Nordstrom!
I cannot wait to share more of what we created on this adventure - but in the meantime, shop the look using the links below! Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!
All images shot by Darius Twin.
Happy Wednesday, everybody! Christmas and the new year are quickly approaching us, and I am reminiscing over all of my adventures from this past year. One being the full week I spent in Death Valley with my one and only creating imagery in the many beautiful locations throughout the park. I woke up one morning in my hotel room at Stovepipe Wells, looked outside, and saw those dramatic clouds hanging above the sand dunes. I woke Darren up and said "we gotta goooo!" So we did and this is what we created BeFoRe ThE sToRm while wearing Dreamers + Drifters.
Wearing a beautiful dress by Dreamers + Drifters // Photos shot by Darius Twin
Remember how in one of my recent posts I said I couldn't get enough of the mountains near my house these days? Well here I am cruising up and over the San Gabriel mountains, through the clouds, creating imagery brought to you by Hollister! What I love about this drive is that it's never the same - the sky always looks different, creating a totally new atmosphere every time. All I knew at this point is that once we got to the top, we'd either be in the clouds creating with a spooky vibe, or we'd rise above them.
It turns out we rose above them! Once we made it to the top, the clouds covered Los Angeles and all you could see were those cotton candy textures and a heavenly sunset. I felt like I was floating!
The clouds were so mesmerizing, and made for the best backdrop to showcase one of my favorite looks and some last minute holiday gift ideas from Hollister! This entire look I'm wearing is under $80 (except for the shoes) - so if you're looking for something that's adorable and affordable, you know where to shop! I mean, who doesn't love a cozy matching beanie + scarf combo (costing a total of $23)? Now, I hope you enjoy some more of the magic we created while *above it all*!
This backpack would also make the perfect gift and it's only $20! I've been bringing it on all of our adventures lately.
I absolutely loved teaming up with Hollister on this post and I linked up everything I wore (+ a few more goodies) below! Happy Thursday, everyone!
Photos shot by Darius Twin.
For a while, I was eyeing my bedroom in hopes that I would soon be home for enough time to do something special with it; to create a space where I wake up inspired at home and not just on the road. Well, recently I teamed up with Desenio to do just that, using amazing Scandanavian art prints and frames. They have so many great options for photography and graphical prints - so I selected a lot of my favorites to arrange together on one MaGiCaL wall.
I wanted to include a few close ups on how I arranged the prints - I often find that arranging can be the hardest part! I drew out my room first, and sketched where I would place everything. That way, my wall wouldn't have hundreds of holes from switching around the prints!
As you can see above, I was more than excited with the way our room turned out. The vibe is exactly what I was going for - calm and inspiring! I mean, how can you not feel inspired when the first thing you see in the morning is some mountains, sand dunes, and a map of the world?! I guess Darren and our cat help with that inspiration as well ::)
You can find Desenio's entire selection of posters online and they now ship to US, Australia, and Canada! These would make great holiday gifts for all of you last minute shoppers!
I'm happy to say that I have been home in LA for more than 2 weeks now - and it feels amazing to get back into the swing of things and see friends and family, especially in time for the holidays. We get so wrapped up in the idea of seeing and creating in new locations, that we forget there is so much opportunity for creativity in our own city. So lately, we've been driving up and over the San Gabriel mountains near our home to occasionally escape the grey winter haze and see the city from above! That is exactly what we did for today's blog post brought to you by Bronzallure featuring a part of their stunning new line, Definitely Rose.
Although the entire new Definitely Rose line by Bronzallure is beautiful, the one I'm wearing and my favorite is The Alba Collection. All of Bronzallure's designs are made with 18KT Rosé Gold and hand selected natural gemstones -- so in love!
Head to Bronzallure's website to see more of the new Definitely Rose line and to shop the pieces I selected! Use my code HELLO2US20 for 20% off your order - happy shopping and holidays!
I finally crossed something off of my list that had been there for far too long! Darren and I made our way to Racetrack Playa for a sunset that we will never forget.
Getting here was not easy by any means, we faced bumpy, washboard roads for a good hour and a half! My brain was bouncing all over the place. Although the drive was a little treacherous, it was all worth it because Racetrack Playa was even more beautiful than I had seen in photos. We were all alone out there - and I just loved that feeling of having the whole playa to ourselves.
One thing I loved most about the playa was the scale-like textures on the ground. I couldn't help but think how such a texture would look on the floors of my future dream home! It was definitely one of my favorite surfaces to move and dance on.
If you're wondering where those amazing booties came from, they are by Sbicca Footwear! This is the second pair that I chose from their stunning collection, and I am so happy to have them as a part of my wardrobe this fall/winter. I have already worn them so many different ways - from a fancy velvet maxi like the one I'm wearing in this shoot, to some rolled up skinny jeans and an oversized sweater.
That velvet maxi dress by The Jetset Diaries and sparkly choker by Joy were basically a match made in heaven - and you can find both of them at my favorite shop, Blackwater! I'm definitely thinking about rocking them both on NYE, what do you say? ::)
I've really been inspired by traveling lately and seeing new places. I'm eager to move again and dance. I grew up spending so much time training as a dancer - so being able to use that talent in a new light is one of the best things that happened to me. I feel some sort of release when I am out there, in a natural wonderland, moving to a favorite tune. It's these kind of moments that keep me creating.
We ended up staying to see the supermoon and as the moon rose, the playa's surface began to glow! At that moment, I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. It was just TOO COOL! Like out of this world cool!
Take a look at what I wore in this shoot with the links below, and don't forget to check out my song of the day. It's a good one!
Photos shot by Darius Twin.
Life is full of surprises, you guys. Every single day brings something new and unexpected, and we just kind of have to ride the wave of it all. Every time I travel and create, I am reminded to just go with the flow - to accept change and things not always going my way, and to take advantage of the experience. There is always so much to learn.
Since we are always on the road, jumping from one location to the next to create imagery, we can never really predict what to expect in terms of weather, lighting, where we will shoot, and more until we actually get to the location. Yes, we have our phones to check the weather, but I've found that isn't always the most reliable tool! So this is where the creativity comes in and the inspiration strikes when you're actually surrounded by the environment and current conditions. This is the kind of surprise I face on a day to day basis!
For this particular shoot in the Valley of Fire, we experienced the most magical conditions to shoot in. Clouds filled the sky right as the sun began to set and we had clear skies all day. I love a nice cloudy sky! Not when there's too much and you're awaiting the pouring rain. I'm talking about those streaks of clouds giving the sun a canvas to paint the skies with color as it sets. The clouds that signal a few gusts of wind to perfectly sweep my dress off the ground and provide movement in each photograph! Those are the surprises I live for!
So here I am, kickin' my feet up in happiness for the unexpectedly perfect shooting conditions! How cute are these shoes by the way? I recently teamed up with Sbicca to create some imagery, and these are the first pair I was lucky enough to capture some images of. I hope you enjoy these images as the fiery skies started to burn with the setting sun!
For those of you wondering what that dream of a dress is - it's from Blackwater by For Love and Lemons and I'm in love! Another example of how I am obsessing over velvet this fall/winter.
Photos shot by Darius Twin.
Sometimes all you need in life is a vintage red silk slip dress and the perfect Death Valley backdrops to dance the sunset away in. The following images were shot at both Artist's Palette and some epic mud cracks that we found while exploring.
I hope everyone enjoyed time with their families ~ I sure did! I'm also happy to get back into the swing of things and release a bunch of new content just in time for the holidays!
Photos shot by Darius Twin.
Darren and I have been traveling and creating so much these last few months - so much that I'm literally sitting on thousands of epic photographs just waiting to see the light of day. Well, I am home for now, and (finally!) have a night to sit down, edit, and share some new imagery that we've been working on. I'm going to be releasing a lot this week - so keep your eyes peeled and the bandit on your minds ::)
First, I wanted to start off with this shoot we did for Silhouette and Modcloth. Although we've been to Death Valley about ten times (no joke!), this particular visit was very special to us. We focused on exploring the unseen and pushing the limits in terms of using texture and color.
I couldn't keep my eyes off of the ground - I mean how amazing are those mudcracks and red velvet heels?
And that golden light on my coat was makin' me feel like a desert angel!
I went ahead and used those amazing textures and colors to show off my favorite sunnies from Silhouette. They've been my go-to shades so far this fall and seem to work with every color palette I've been swooning over!
Here is a set of images that we created for Fame and Partners at Badwater Basin in Death Valley, when opal hues filled the sky creating the most magical sunset.
Shot by Darius Twin.
Featuring a dress from Fame and Partners, heels from Modcloth, and earrings by Sarah Mulder.
