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

favorite collections: still cool four years later

I was so excited to see that not one but TWO show-goers this fashion month decided to revive this Balenciaga jacket from Fall 2007, one of my favorite collections of all time. I included three of its looks last October in this styling tip post on patterned dresses paired with grey stockings. I'll never get enough of the tribal patterns, scarf dresses, school boy blazers and khaki jodhpurs.

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Those flowers for me, Anna?

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa