The Vintage Belle

Creative journey & inspiration of a fashion student... "Nothing is impossible...the word itself says I'm possible..." ~Audrey Hepburn

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So grateful to have the opportunity to work with professional fashion photographer Mark Kean & set designer Suzanne Beirne to create my own mock fashion editorial for Love Magazine exploring the theme of identity… Taking inspiration from my favourite fashion photographers & stylists including Solve Sundsbo & Katie Grand…my editorial explores the themes of gothic romance, haunting emotions & ghosts from the past…

Hope you enjoy…please let me know what you think…

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So lucky to work with fashion stylist Mark McMahon & learn about the world behind fashion styling & PR…thoroughly enjoyed creating a mock catwalk report for the Chanel A/W 2017 ready-to-wear collection…

What was your favourite A/W 2017 collection?

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Behind the scenes…editorial shoot

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Editorial preparation…model casting, hair & garment styling...experimenting with fabrics...

Which look is your favourite?

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Editorial preparation...garment creation & styling...loved re-creating one of my millinery pieces to achieve this dramatic silhouette...

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Model inspiration for editorial...vintage beauty, ethereal innocence, haunting...

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Styling inspiration for editorial...gothic romance, ethereal, immersed in fabric...

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Location inspiration ideas for editorial...wilderness, nature, decay...

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Mood for editorial…haunted...decaying beauty...

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Hair & make up inspiration for editorial...wild curls...half up half down...back combed...windswept...ghostly make up...pale face...gaunt...rococo inspired...subtle red lip stain...faded beauty...ethereal...

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Styling & props inspiration for editorial shoot...wilted roses & decaying natural forms

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Inspired by the combination of the gothic themes shot in the natural wilderness...creating a haunting aesthetic... Alexander McQueen...❤️

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Location & props inspiration for editorial

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Styling inspiration for editorial…1920s elegance...vintage beauty...flapper girl...

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Editorial inspiration...wild hair, dramatic poses, gothic styling, incorporating natural forms

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Boho chic…

Name: Chess

Job: Freelace make up artist/make up stylist for Gypsy Shrine

Style: Vintage Boho chic

I was instantly drawn to Chess’s quirky make up which complemented her bohemian festival style outfit; evoking an image of a free spirit…I loved her simple shift dress styled with vintage Doc Martins

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Edgy hip-hop vibes…

Names: Lauren & Ezelina

From: Hackney

Job: Students

Style: Mixture of street & high end…focus on colour & edgy prints…urban aesthetic

Lauren’s Interests: Interior design, film & art

Ezelina’s Interests: music…specifically individual artists & r&b soul

I really loved Lauren & Ezelina effortless street style which created a youthful but edgy aesthetic