Look 5: Bright Tights
This look is a lot of fun The shoot, which the photographer has called “Industrial Living Room” was taken at his workplace, and was just full of good times!  Krystyn, the MUA, rocked it.  I will only be noting what I’m wearing, and not picking up any of the other clothing items featured in the shoot.  For this shoot, we wanted bright but simple, and fashionable.

Shoot Results:

The Look:

Get It:

• Shirt: Forever21
• Shorts: Forever21 in black
  
• Tights: Forever21 in green
  
• Shoes: CutesyGirl in black
  
• Necklace: Kohl’s (but any long, chunky necklace will do)
• Earrings: Kohl’s (but any dangly earrings that match the necklace work)

Photo Credit: Aldo Risolvo Photography, Krystyn J MUA

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Look 4: Night Out
This look is rather simple, and one that nearly every model woman should more or less already have in her closet.  It’s The Little Black Dress, of course.  What makes this particular LBD special is the detailing on it.  It’s a satiny material with a lace overlay, all black, so it’s got some pretty neat dimension.  It’s also gathered at the top, forming a flattering sweetheart/ballet like neckline.  While I’ve worn a variety of shoes with this particular dress, the classic sky-high pump never fails to elongate legs.  I paired my dress and heels with a long strand of deeply colored, irregularly shaped freshwater pearls, which I tripled up, and a black satin clutch.  I left off earrings and just let my hair hang over my ears.

Shoot Results:

The Look:
I’ve done this a little different, since my dress isn’t available at all any more (it’s made by Laundry, and I snagged it at a steal during a sale).  I’ve gone and found three looks that I love, which I’ve listed for you below.  And not only that, but I’ve looked at three different pricepoints too, ’cause, well, I’m cool like that   The pumps in look one happen to be the ones I’ve got on in the above shot.

Get It:

• Look 1 (Total Cost $79.39): Dress: Forever21 Ready or Not Slip Dress ($22.80); Shoes: Mossimo® Virginia Pumps, Black ($29.99); Bag: Forever21 Convertible Zipper Clutch ($18.80); Necklace: Forever21 Cheetah Faux Pearl Necklace ($7.80)
• Look 2 (Total Cost $165.39): Dress: Express Laceback Ruched Dress ($59.50); Shoes: Restricted Ashlee Patent Leather Pump ($49.95); Bag: Lulu Townsend Lace Clutch ($26.95);  Necklace: Multi-colored Freshwater Pearl Necklace ($28.99)
• Look 3 (Total Cost $373.95): Dress: Donna Ricco Satin Flounce Hem Dress ($150); Shoes: Jessica Simpson ‘Michaela’ Platform Pump ($78.95); Bag: Jessica McClintock Jewel Clasp Beaded Clutch ($87); Necklace: Lauren by Ralph Lauren ‘Granada’ 8mm Glass Pearl Extra Long Rope Necklace ($58)

Photo Credit: Estate Serenity Images

Look 3: Street Chic
So how long before I start having a really hard time coming up with names for these looks?  LOL.  Anyway, this look actually started with this great pair of dark red shoes I got on sale at DSW ages ago.  I really wanted to wear them for a shoot (though I’d originally bought them for a wedding), but didn’t want to wear them as dress shoes.  Instead, I wanted to dress up something a bit more casual.  Skinny jeans, a white T, and my ancient (literally, I’ve had it since my freshman year of highschool) leather motorcycle jacket seemed like the perfect casual outfit to snazz up with red patent high heels.

Shoot Results:

The Look:

Get It:

• Jeans: Express
  
• White Tee: Any one will do, but I typically buy 3 packs from Hanes
• Leather Bomber: The one pictured is from Forever21
  
• Shoes: I believe mine are Ann Marino, but the ones pictured are from Cutesygirl
• Clutch: I likely got mine at Marshalls, but the one pictured is from Forever21

Photo Credit: Caity B Photography

Look 2: Refined Rocker
This look was loosely inspired by a look I wore for Forever21 in the 2009 VOP Fashion & Rock show.  I love the sparkly top, and am a huge fan of blazers right now.  The jeans I actually bought as the possible bottoms for a Halloween costume, but love them.  When I put the top with plain jeans, it wasn’t all that special, but the marbled jeans really punch it up!

Shoot Results:

The Look:

Get It:

• Jeans: Forever21
• Tank Top: Any white tank will do, but mine is from Target
• Sequin Tank: Forever21 (no longer available online); Alternative Sequin Tank: Forever21
• Blazer: The one I wore at the shoot is from Discovery and not available online; Alternative Blazer: Express
  
• Shoes (not shown in shoot result): Cutesygirl

Photo Credit: Christian Carlson, Hair & Makeup by Christin C

This is part one of, what will hopefully be, a long series dedicated to getting the looks I’ve styled for my own shoots.  I’ll be concentrating mostly on wardrobe, but at times will toss in makeup as well.  I’ll be posting a shot from the actual shoot, laying out the wardrobe for you, and linking pieces that are available online (at the time of writing), or alternative pieces that can be used to create a similar look.

Look 1: Biker Chic
This look was inspired by a look I wore for Forever21 in the 2009 VOP Fashion & Rock show.  When the photographer let me know he had a motorcycle he was interested in shooting with, I knew I had to use elements from that outfit for the shoot–it was just a perfect fit.

Shoot Results:

The Look:

Get It:

• Motorcycle Jacket: Buckle (no longer available online); Alternative Jacket: Forever21
• Tank Top: Any black tank will do, but mine is from Target
• Skirt: Forever21 (no longer available online); Alternative Skirt: Forever21
• Shoes: Cutesygirl (no longer available online); Alternative Shoes: Cutesygirl
• Tights: Forever21 (no longer available online); Alternative Tights: Forever21

Photo Credits: Gonzo Photos