Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb!

For this vintage stylized shoot, there is a delightful contradiction of proper vs. vulgar (or at least what some consider vulgar!) In the 50's so much was left unsaid or stayed behind closed doors, here you see an appreciation for the feminine style, but the girl is all out there, literally wearing her heart for everyone to see.

The Green Dress, Coral Floral Dress and handbags are original Threadbare designs.

Photography: Blake Gardner

Artistic Design: Leila Fakouri, Madrone Design Lounge

Beach blanket boogie

I got a frantic call from an art director friend, Jen, I need 9 childrens vintage style bathing suits in 3 days. Nothing more beautiful than a challenge!

Photography: Souixen Kang

Creative Director: Leila Fakouri, Madrone Lounge

Stylist: Devon Rodgers

Industrial Revolution!

My photographer friend Blake Gardner and I get a mind to do some interesting shots every now and then. Here's some exapmples of that creative marriage. Wardrobe: Threadbare Hair/Make up: Jen Smith www.blakegardnerphotography.net

The Garden of Serendipity

I like to call Serendipity the most interesting party you'll ever attend. Basically we had characters interacting with the attending guests and had a well timed roundhouse of performances through the evening. The setting is a mystical garden where humans, animals and elements have adapted to each other in unique ways. Each character has a specific influence, such as the tree ballerina, the song bird bar tenders, the waspy singer, the mischievous grass creature or the scarab beetle. It was my first design gig in LA and it truly was creativity unleashed! For photos of the entire event check out http://sandiegosurfpics.smugmug.com/Professional/Serendipity-October-17-2009/10011301_MutyH#684995690_tmnFW