the neon tea party: beach style

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

adventures in styling: surf bazaar

My ultimate beach blanket fashion fantasy has always included mixed tribal prints and stripes, an armful of bright stringy bracelets, and piled-on ethnic-inspired jewelry. It was these exact elements that inspired this test shoot I styled with photographer Rob Gullixson, model Lacey Nelson and hair/makeup artist Jenni Shaw. Any of these looks would be right at home on a gypsy surfer chick laying on a hammock on the beaches of Tulum. Unfortunately, we had to settle for a studio and some turquoise seamless paper. BUT, I am super happy with the results and truly love each of these looks.

Now stands the question-- is it really worth it to wear all this jewelry when spending a day in the sand and sea? When the resulting vibes are this fun, I think it's an easy answer.

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

trendspotting: tropical prints

With images of surfers and palm trees constantly dancing through my daydreams these days, it's clear I've got a tropical story on the brain. Maybe it was my trip to Miami last month where I couldn't stop snapping photos of naturally lit green palms and reflections of them in my mirrored sunglasses. Or maybe it was the test shoot I did recently which featured tons of mismatched, gypset-inspired swimwear and an experiment with palm leaf shadows. More likely, this infatuation goes back to September when tropical prints began manifesting on the sidewalks outside fashion week. Whatever the reason, I've been on a ferocious hunt for pieces in hibiscus and palm patterns as of late and I cannot get enough! Here are some photos that have been perpetuating my obsession.