Fashion Grunge Editorial #11: “Morning Theory”

We are on a move here with editorials. Last Sunday we shot our last series and this one we are super stoked on. When we were brainstorming on what we wanted to focus on we really wanted to explore a different area that we haven’t tapped yet.

I learned all about the technical aspect of photography with black and white film. Keeping that in mind I really wanted to do a black and white series and also focus more on a story. Taking the fashion grunge aesthetic to another level, we took a more raw and emotional approach for number 11.

Thanks to Insight, American Apparel, Makia Clothing, Tovar, SLDVR, and Big Star! You made this shoot possible! We love you!

on him; hat by Makia Clothing, sweater by Tovar, necklace by Obeyon her; t-shirt by American Apparel, vintage shorts by Levi’s, on him; sweater by Tovaron him; hat stylists’ own, shirt by SLVDR, jeans by Levi’s, on her; blouse, skirt and garters by American Apparelon her; blouse and bra by American Apparelon him; sweatshirt by Big Star, pants by Insight; model’s own boots and hat, on her; dress by Big Star, garters by American Apparel on her; tank by Big Star, vintage Levi’s shorts, on him; shirt by Insight, jacket by Rag & Bone, jeans by Levi’s, boots by Justin

on her; jacket and bodysuit by American Apparelon him; shirt by Tovaron him; jacket by Tovar, t-shirt by Insight, plaid shirt by Tovaron her; robe by American Apparel; swimsuit by Insight

Photographer: Lauren M Brown

Styling: Becca Ciacchi & Cody McCook

Models: Caitlin Cruz & Adam Friedlander

Special thanks to Camille at 722 Figueroa and Yasmine at Bollare!

We hope you enjoy this one just as much as we did shooting it!

There were so many great shots that I couldn’t post them all. They may just pop up in an “outtakes” post real soon.

Blogger Crush: Mathilda Bernmark of Heygia

I wish that somehow I could get paid for searching and finding new blogs to write about. When I look through my google reader there seems to be a theme with the blogs I favor. Mostly that they are based in Scandinavia. It’s been a while since I have mentioned my new blogger crush du jour so here is another one to add to your list. Her name is Mathilda Bernmark of Heygia and she’s a Swedish blogger/ model who now lives in Paris.

One of the things that really captivated me about her was her edgy sense of grunge style that seems to run rampant in the Scandinavian countries. From the messy hair down to the torn jeans, she is giving me outfit inspiration for months to come.

photos via heygia

tush magazine summer 2012: klima wechsel

I’m really loving this etherial grunge feel from the latest issue of tush magazine. Light and airy but edgy in all the right places.

Ph: Philip Riches
Styling: Monika Kropfitsch
Make-up: Irena Ruben
Hair: Hester Wernert-Rijn
Model: Iris Egbers

scanned by helligirl from thefashionspot

photos via thefashionspot

Throwback Thursday: The Mini-Backpack

There are some trends that we wished never happened. Some of them we try to forget. Now, I know some people are torn over whether or not they liked the mini-backpack trend but I for one really loved  it. In true 90s revival fashion lately they have begun to make their rounds back into our “vintage” inspired closets. I specifically remember buying one at the mall in 7th grade and I couldn’t wait to debut my new treasure the next day in school. Backpacks have become to make their way out of the shadows but none will capture our hearts quite like the mini-backpack.

Let’s appreciate mini-backpacks from the 90s and welcome them back into our lives with open arms.

i had one just like this.

Cher Horowitz rocking her white fuzzy one.

photos via tumblr, pinterest, weheartit

Fashion Habit: Cuffed Jeans

I was originally going to title this post something like “trendwatch”. Then I realized that in my own world it’s not so much of a trend as it is a fashion habit. It seems that whenI put jeans on I automatically cuff them.  Now with the changing lengths in denim trends almost anyone can make their denim the perfect length.

Also, who doesn’t want to show off your shoes?

it’s summer! time to roll em up!

oh and the queens: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

photos via tumblr, weheartit, pheasantsandvultures

Mid Day…

You know the drill. It’s inspiration time.

photos via tumblr

90s Movie Style Crush: Gregg Araki’s “Nowhere”

Now, I’m very aware that I have a strange and often pretty out there taste in films. While its true that I worship the style and overall vibe of the 90s every waking moment I’m alive, I’m also drawn to campy movies about various subcultures. I think I have  seen the movie “Nowhere” about 100 times and each time I love it even more.

I first remember renting it in high school from my local video store yes, video store as in VHS. Unfortunately, the movie never came out on DVD but just recently it has been uploaded on YouTube. A complete all-star 90s cast mixed with an acid trip, “Nowhere”  brings all the candy and grunge kids together in one 90 minute visual romp.

here is the link to the Nowhere on YouTube (its very NSFW just so you know)

all photos via tumblr