Timex: Chronograph Watch

Just received my chronograph Timex watch in gold! I love the masculine feel of this watch to mix in with my winter arm candy. I feel like it can be worn alone or stacked up as you see here.





You'll see this pop up in my daily outfits OFTEN this winter I'm sure :) See more photos at Lavenda's Closet.

Portland Fashion Week: Night III

Ahhhhhh! I totally realize that I have yet to post about the last night- Saturay- of Portland Fashion Week. Bad, bad, bad blogger! I take Sunday's off and then had a shoot this morning, plus some magazine deadlines. Oh dear... Pretty sure you're bored already. Anyhow, here's a quick glimpse at my beautiful Lady Dates! I grabbed some good shots of the runway and will blurb my thoughts on the line up this week! Stay tuned.

Portland Fashion Week: First Night

Had a great time getting ready for the show with fellow fashion bloggers, Jade and Samantha last night. There was some last minute scrambling to pull my look together (I left my jewelry at home) but isn't the best figuring all that out with fashion bloggers? I actually gave Jade my card and let her pick out a necklace for me while I finished up in makeup.

The Convention Center location for this year's show was a sweet choice. The vibe was somewhere right in the middle of swanky and intimate, with light projections leading us around the huge space and a great seating set up. (Not a bad seat in the house). 

The red carpet was fun and the designer booths gave us a lot to do between taking pictures at the photo-booth and visiting other attendees. 

The show itself started out beautifully. I was aware that there would be some alumni showing last night, but it seemed to deter some from staying for the full show. I snapped some of my favorite looks for you to check out.

Perhaps my favorite crowd reaction was to the risque collection by an AI Alumni which included mostly sheer pieces in an all-lingerie collection.

Designers Featured: • Alumni and current students of AiPD • Briana Jacobs – 2013 Emerging Designer • Karen Davis  - 2013 Emerging Designer • Rachel Rector - 2013 Emerging Designer • E.G. Page • Adorn - See more at: http://portlandfashionweek.net/portland-fashion-week-tickets/#sthash.3aDlXvSy.dpuf

I wanted to give Luna Bars a shout out as well. The ladies were so fabulous and let us come back at least a dozen times to "sample" their bars. (I was hungry and probably ate 3 full bars total.) The Coconut Chocolate bar was my FAVORITE and I love the ingredient list on these natural bars. Try them if you aren't already a fan!

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.

Portland Fashion Photographer: Work, Work, Work

Whew! I didn't post any new outfits this week because I was working on a bajillion deadlines. Along with making returns, editing orders and sending out call sheets for upcoming shoots, it has been ca-ray-zeeee! I have a fabulous shoot planned for tomorrow though and then have Sunday OFF, which means I will be buzzing over our awesome shots while cramming my face with maple bacon donuts in 48 hours.
Some GREAT news! An editorial I shot for Zooey Magazine will hit the shelves in March. I can't wait to get my box of prints... Which reminds me, I'll be posting scans of my LadyGunn shoot that came out last issue. Jena Malone was on the cover. Eeeeek!
Other awesomeness- I will be on "the other side" of the camera in a couple weeks with Boon Rodriquez who is an amazing Lifestyle Photographer here in Portland. He planned a "fashion stylist" themed shoot for me, where I'm the fashionista on the go... I think they'll translate into some amazing promo shots for my bio page PLUS help me garner some print work. Whooo hooo!
Here's a shot of me in front of my wardrobe from the other night...

How to Play down Sequins for Everyday Wear

I love this little Tracy Reese top, I ordered from the Neiman Marcus & Target sale. Of course, I would rather it be silk, but the price point was crazy low and the sequins make up for it. I layered it with this JCrew cardigan I got for Christmas, a little pleated skirt and my Miista booties. Bracelets are all an assortment from Nordstrom and Anthro.

Portland Fashion Photographer: Lavenda's Closet

This is a little "wishful spring" outfit I put together and then couldn't wear because of the near- freezing temparatures. I am asked often asked rhetorical questions by less-daring skeptics such as "oh, my- aren't you cold in that?" And the truthful answer with this outfit would have been hells yes I'm cold!





Shirt: Abercrombie, Cardigan: Alexandar Wang, Skirt: Asos, Necklace: Top Shop, Shoes: EllyClay 

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). 

Portland Fashion Photographer: New Shoes

These just arrived from Solestruck a couple days ago. I finally unpackaged them and tried them on last night. I love the feeling of seeing an unopened box on my porch and EEEEEK! Solestruck keeps changing the design of their boxes. Loving the "shoe addict" printed boldly inside.




The shoe is going to be amazing for Spring. I like the orange suede, because it feels like it will be durable. The heel hight adds a great twist on a simpler silhouette.