Fashionable Videos To Share

Wendy is one of the many fashion bloggers I follow; she is a style inspiration for myself and countless others. I wanted to share this video with everyone because she goes over 3 different ways to pair peplum (which is still on trend for this holiday season). Hope you enjoy!:

Do you remember the post I did a while back about the fashion designer, Crystal Cooper? If not, let me refresh your memory, Click Here. This video has more behind the scenes pictures that captured an amazing shoot by Sarah Dial. Enjoy!:

If Scarlett O'Hara, from Gone with the wind, was able to make a dress out of drapes, then ladies, surely we can make a dress out of anything - Even the newspaper. Yes I said it, now take a look for yourself:



Thanks for viewing, hope you guys enjoyed my picks. Let me know which video was your favorite.

"Ethereal" @ The Loft

Tamika Winfield gave "good face"

Model, Eva Range, out showing her support for the arts. She also walked in the fashion show at Mark's earlier this month.

Met another fashion blogger, who also doesn't like to be photographed, check out her street style blog here: Jacksonville Looks

This dress was made by a local designer, Yvette Evans, from her "Raggedy" collection. Don't you just love the pairing of these tights?



Marybeth Wolf and Darlene Smith

Shoe Cam:

A little open toe was the shoe trend for the night.

Fashion Designer Crystal Cooper

Local fashion designer, Crystal Cooper, makes custom designer dresses and red carpet remakes for a fraction of the cost. Her company is Inspired Life By Crystal; a truly talented seamstress with an eye for detail. I was very lucky to be invited by Darlene Smith, to the closed set photo shoot for her clothing line debut.

(Left to right) Darlene Smith, Martha Tellez (model), Crystal Cooper (fashion designer) and Katelin Shore (model)

Darlene sprucing up Martha's hair before the shoot

Martha knows how to work a camera

Dress: Crystal Cooper, original. This is a fun party/cocktail dress. Colors: black trim, lime green with black and white patterns.

Shoes - Michael Kors

Darlene having a bit of fun on set

Katelin gives great angles

 Dress: Crystal Cooper, original. Greek influenced, modern day toga. Color: cocoa with dark brown glitter string to tie.

 Shoes - Guess (see previous post on Guess)

Darlene showed up on set looking stylish herself; Flower and faux pearl headband; Authentic Pearl necklace (imported). Belt by New York & Company. Dress (A "last minute find") from Burlington Coat Factory.

Brahmin bag

Darlene suggested this photo shoot and coordinated the entire event seamlessly. She is a local Hair Stylist and Kevin Murphy Gold Key Educator. She is one of a few that carry the complete line of products. You can find her studio "Beauty by Darlene", inside Mosaic Salon Studios to purchase any product, including, Color Bug, the latest temporary hair coloring craze. The updos were all done without pins or rubber bands. Darlene has a unique method to make an updo "do what it do".

Sarah Dial, owner and photographer at Dial Photography was amazing!

Contact Crystal Cooper for your one-of-a-kind dress/dresses and for red carpet remakes. You can also call: 904-307-6190. 

Hair by: Darlene Smith of Beauty by Darlene can be reached via her website. She used Kevin Murphy products in the models' hair.

Make-up provided by: Erin, of Artistry by Erin. You can make an appointment via her website or in person at MAC, located at Dillard's (Town Center location).