I haven't posted at all this week because of a couple reasons. I was having issues with the OnSugar publishing and Google Chrome. Apparently since the browser is new, OnSugar isn't compatible. I spent an hour writing a post, only to have it not save and be no where to be found. I didn't have time to rewrite and post.
The other reason is that I was busy prepping for a test shoot. For those of you that may not know the stylist lingo, a test shoot is done gratis in exchange for your own portfolio pieces. A guy contacted me on one of the websites that listed my work and asked me to style his client, a young, up and coming singer and song writer named Rachel Griffin. After watching her youtube videos and visiting her site, I decided that I couldn't decline. She has a great voice and is very sweet.
With test shoots, stylists usually end up shelling out their own dineros, which is why I had to work with a very limited budget. Hey, we all have to start somewhere right? Sometimes the most inspiring pieces come from creating it yourself. That is where artists are alike, stylists, musicians, painters, etc.
So I watched her you tube videos. I was inspired by her voice and personality. I didn't want to dress her in some crazy Gaga get -up or slut her out, like many pop stars her age.
While I think I did a decent job of making something out of nothing in regard to clothing and accessories, I thought it would be fun to pick some pieces out that realistically wasn't in the budget this time around.
Since she is a soulful, youthful singer I think it should fit her young spirit, and her old soul voice. Check out this outfit inspired by Rachel.
$2,235.00 by Zac Posen at Net-A-Porter
Head Piece by Jennifer Behr, Spring 2010
$230.00 by Fallon at Barneys New York
$350.00 at Barneys New York
$450.00 by Elizabeth and James at Neiman Marcus
Check out Rachel Griffin on iTunes
