R E V O L V E


Okay, so almost a week after I went to LA I'm finally getting to writing about it. Give me a second to breathe, life! I didn't get a lot of photos of the shoot since I was busy the whole time doing stuff. Once they get the style guide up at Revolve you'll be able to see pictures and a behind-the-scenes video (probably including me saying ridiculous things).

I got there and they showed me around all the racks of clothing. They had a rack of tops, dresses, skirts, etc. and we were to style five different outfits. I have to say, I was surprised at how hard it was! I'm so used to knowing exactly what I have to choose from in my own wardrobe and being familiar with what goes well with what else. Plus, I know how everything fits in my own wardrobe. So that made it a little bit stressful, plus, there's a bit of pressure to actually come up with a decent outfit! I think I did okay though. I think my outfits represented me. It was kind of funny because the other girl there who was doing the shoot had such a completely opposite sense of style from me. I guess it was nice that we had different perspectives. I think Revolve will get four very different looking sets of outfits from all us girls (though I didn't get to see the other two girls' outfits).

I was there with Lida from Fashionista Talk. I got a couple blurry shots of her shoot, since I was obviously not able to take pictures of myself during my sets. You can kind of get an idea of what it was like...


I have to tell you guys, I did have a shoe-gasm when I saw the array of shoes they had set out. I wanted to wear all of them! For someone who can't really buy shoes (dang size 4.5 feet!), having all those shoes in front of me was like Christmas! Granted, they were still big on me and probably wouldn't have worked for walking around, they worked fine for a relatively stationary photoshoot.


I fell in love with these flats by Candela. White! Mesh! Studs! Alas, they are $242.00 and not in my size. So fun though, no? If they were in my size I'd be tempted to spend my entire gift certificate on them.

They also had a table full of really incredible jewelry. Alas, my fingers are so tiny that the rings didn't really fit me either (I'm never going to grow into an adult...), but I fudged and wore some anyway (favorites? Crazy transformers lion ring, and pyramid ring. Swoon! Someone with normal adult sized fingers get these so I can live vicariously through you!).


I wore this necklace in one of my outfits and it was so heavy it felt like one of those ancient egyptian breastplates. So amazing.

Okay, I'm getting ahead of myself. So I mostly got my looks together and then went to hair and makeup. We decided to do my typical winged eyeliner but with hella false lashes for some drama, and then bold red lips. Kind of neo-vintage. For the hair we did a messy side braid in the vein of Alexander Wang. I haven't side-braided my hair since I cut it back in December, but I should do it more this summer! Though he did a fishtail braid and I've never done one of those before. I can't even french braid my own hair, so I'm not sure I can do a fishtail, but I'll try. I really like how the fishtail braid looked.


I won't try to describe to you guys the looks that I wore since it will be easier to just show you once the style guide is up (not entirely sure when that'll be). It was fun though! It felt strange posing all by myself. I'm so used to posing out in the world with my environment, and mainly just standing there and then running back and forth doing the self-timer. What a strange life we fashion bloggers lead.
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21 musings:

Jessica said...

It's so cool that you guys styled your own outfits! Can't wait to see the final photos.

Becca Jane said...

Sounds so fun! Your hair looks fantastic! As does that outfit - can't wait to see the rest of the shots!

Lilpixie said...

Sounds like such a great experience!

tess said...

this is such a cool experience, I never would've thought of it as stressful, but I can understand how a totally new closet could freak you out

Danielle said...

What an awesome opportunity! Love your outfit.

the red bungalow said...

How awesome! I agree, I really love that fishtail braid on you. Gives me something to try out on myself too. :)

Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

vintagewithatwist said...

that looks uber fun, seriously, like playing dress up! awesome shoes...

jenniferelizabeth said...

Fishtail braids are *super* easy! Easier than even a normal braid, in my opinion. Check out some tutorials on Youtube! I know itsjudytime has a tutorial for a side fishtail-braid almost exactly like the one you got :-)

Shallow Mallow said...

The side braid looks great on you :-)

Leproust Vintage said...

Your trip and experience sounded A-mazing! You looked insanely gorgeous, and I can't wait to see your professional photos from the shoot!!

Kathleen said...

This was such a cool post!

Liz said...

Your hair looks so cute in a side-braid! And I feel like false lashes make for an instant pick-me-up :)

Lexie, Little Boat said...

I have really tiny fingers too (my ring finger is a size 4.5)!

You did a great job styling your outfit -- it's definitely *you*!

MarchMusings said...

How nice to be fashion blogger and get to take a trip like that.

www.fashionistatalk.com said...

Nice post. It's so cool to hear the story behind our shoot from your perspective. And I love those shorts of me - very paparazzi style.

Lida
(www.fashionistatalk.com)

Viv said...

The side braid looks gorgeous, you should totally rock it this summer. Look look beautiful!

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

This looks like such a shiny fun day!

I love fishtail braids, but have yet to try them out on myself.

Tieka, Selective Potential said...

Ahhh, this is so exciting!! I just sent you an email asking for pictures, hahah, I should have checked your blog first! You look so cute in that last photo, can't wait to see the others!

Sarah Dee said...

Looks like you had so much fun!!

Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

kelly anne said...

fishtailing is SOOO much easier then french braiding. don't be afraid to try it! ;)
i can't wait to see all your outfits! looks like it was a blast!

Pretty Shiny Sparkly said...

So precious and you lucky duck! One designer I recently discovered is Henrietta Pertuz, she designs fashion for petites (5'4" and under). Not sure how tall you are but you're tiny so....there you go!