Rockin it in Los Angeles

There's something to be said about friend-chemistry. I felt like I was hanging with an old friend all day with Carley, who showed me some local digs in LA my second day there. We shopped and had lunch and giggled all day like crazy, silly girls. We bought matching midi-rings at Milk and then promised to get our ears pierced together (that second part fell through of course). It was so much fun though! I feel like I made a life long friend this weekend!











Anyhow, we connected with her boo, Jake, later in the day (who is equally as awesome AND a follow actor)! I grabbed these candid shots of them at the magic hour, which is made even more beautiful in West Hollywood's tropical setting. Love you guys so much! Thanks for rocking my weekend babes.

Lavenda's Closet: Florals for Spring

Have been slammed like a mo-fo sine late winter and haven't been posting many outfits except for insta-on-the-go... Easy iphone shots- that sort of thing.
Anyhow, here's a lovely little outfit I styled for a shoot with Robert Hamilton recently. The top is by Brady Lange, one of my favorite Portland designers and super HOT right now. He just had a recent pop-up at Solestruck shoes.



I own a few of his amazing pieces and this little floral crop top is a custom fitted halter that I've worn with high wasted jeans and skirts. Love it with these linen H&M shorts best though. The bright pink zipper up the back is my favorite, personal touch.

Lavenda's Closet

Here's an outfit I wore for a shoot a couple weeks back. Black top is this great, hand knit piece by Trouve and the shorts are acid wash denim. Scored these from a photo shoot with Tied Up and Tousled  designer, Kate Rutter.

Behind the Lens: Just Signed with Option

Had a fun shoot with Haley Graham last week. We had a spot of sunshine in the middle of a gorgeous day and she really took advantage!
 I just signed with Option Model and Media recently (as an actress and print model), so these images will be the perfect addition to my book.

I styled the shoot myself. Here I am wearing a Trouve sweater with a pair of vintage cut-offs and my Ego and Greed suede booties. Necklace by Sahlia Michelle.

Portland Fashion Photographer: Lavenda's Closet

I had two shoots today. One in West Linn for local celebrity and screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (writer of the The Mask of Zorro and The Doors) and the second for a Portland child-actress in Portland-proper... It was fun checking out West Linn and Oregon city. I felt really inspired by all the historical buildings and the beautiful backdrops of nature versus industrial. I'm brainstorming a shoot for that area in the next few months.

Anyhow, I bought this little velvet, BCBG, romper a few months back in mind for a Christmas party, but was too sick to wear it out, so it's just been sitting in my closet. I finally purchased this little yellow belt that made it feel a little more day-friendly and warmed it up for a January outing with my Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket. The shoes are from Urban Outfitters (purchased last year).