Behind the Lens: Lavenda's Closet

I style for shoots often, so when it's time for me to update my own book, I get super excited! My new agents wanted me to get some lifestyle, college/ girl next door shots to update with, so I went with some simple summer staples. I added the tiniest bit of personality through pops of color and an interesting peplum to a simple, white shirt.

Had a lot of fun working with Travis Geny for the first time and LOVED what Janelle Hayden did with my hair and makeup.

Shirt: UO, Shorts: Abercrombie, Sunnies: BP, Shoes: UO

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: 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. 

Portland Fashion Photographer: Lavenda's Closet

Another blog post on some of my holiday haul... The scarf is Marc Jacobs, striped top from Ella's Godmother, Lori, from JCREW and the skirt is Talulah. I actually picked up the skirt on my last trip to NYC from Aritzia...

I wanted to pair this striped, pretty shirt with something a little more fun, but then play down the sequins and color with the black scarf and my ZARA jacket.

The shoes are by Senso and I love this nude booty with bare legs, because I feel like it extends my legs and makes my 5'4 frame look much longer.


You can find more Senso shoes here on Solestruck's site! 

Portland Fashion Photographer: Self Portraits

Gosh, I remember back in the day when a tripod and remote were my best friends. Or my only friends, haha. I didn't have photography subjects back then so I practiced everything on myself. Anyhow... it sort of lost it's magic and I think I kind of forgot about the fun and ease a tripod brings to a self- portrait shoot.
I have been blogging my outfits on a separate shoot called "Lavenda's Closet", but quickly realized it wouldn't be frequent enough to hold it's own. Instead of posting solely there, I will be combining these shoots with my LAVENDA blog- right here!
Now that I have rediscovered my tripod, this will be a lot easier and hopefully more frequent.

So, for Christmas this year I found myself overwhelmed with the amount of presents that were "spot-on", like this Marc Jacobs clutch from my little brother.


These green trousers from JCREW were another favorite my husband, Jelani. The beanie came in my stocking from Santa, heehee.



The tank underneath is by TART, the cardigan from Rhapsody Boutique by LA Made, and the "L" necklace from Nordstrom.

These TBA platforms are a fun little treat I picked up at the Solestruck Sample sale. There were marked down like 90%.


I can't wait for Spring to arrive so that I can wear these outfits for more than a quick run outside. It's cold enough to snow these days, but not quite wet enough... PS Check out Kelly Peach for hair color and cuts. She did my beautiful new auburn look!