Miami Photoshoot TEASER

I spent some time in Miami Florida early this month shooting fashion looks and flying kites.

While the release date for most of the photos from the shoots are pending, here are two fantastic teasers which have been released by fashion photographer Andrew Kung, as well as some behind the scenes footage. I will keep you posted on the rest when I get more details!




Designer Sarah Jane Estes

Designer Soreyda Benedit-Begley

Behind the scenes photos:

Me and Panda Kite spending some quality time together...

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT 2011

If everyone is only half as excited as I am, then you should be jumping up and down! The Lexington Fashion Collaborative (the same amazing group that brought us Future of Fashion) is bringing FASHION'S NIGHT OUT to Lexington!!

Now if you read the fashion bible (aka VOGUE) regularly, then you are probably familiar with this event. If not, then here is an overview: Fashion's Night Out is a global initiative in partnership with American VOGUE and the CFDA to bring together fashion retailers and all lovers of fashion to provide awareness about what your town has to offer! Stores participating in this event are usually open until 11PM! This is great because is gives people who normally would have a chance to get out during business hours, time to shop shop SHOP! What a fantastic economy booster!


THE DETAILS on FASHION'S NIGHT OUT, Lexington:

DATE: Thursday September 8, 2011
TIME: 6pm - 11pm
PLACE: 903 Manchester Street, Lexington Ky 40507 (Next to Buster's)
WHAT: There will be an incredible fashion show at the Barrel House and right next store there will be a 'pop up store' featuring lots of local designers that will be open until 11pm! *Addition hours for the pop up store are Sept. 9, 10 & 16th!*


I was on ABC Channel 36 in Lexington to talk about my jewelry line MARASCHINO and FNO last week! Check it out below. Maraschino will be sold in the store during those days so be sure to come by and check it out in person and say hello!!

FASHION SPREAD in SOPHISTICATED LIVING MAGAZINE featuring designs by PENNY ROYALE

Summertime Greetings! Tis the season for swimwear...
The July/August issues of Sophisticated Living Magazine have a gorgeous fashion spread appropriately titled "Well Suited" featuring Lexingtonian designing duo Sarah Jane Estes and Pilar Marite with their swimwear and lingerie line 'Penny Royale'. I was so lucky to model for this fantastic photoshoot because I am such a fan of their creations! It was a steamy, hot day but all survived with only minor tanlines as a result. Photographer Andrew Kung shot five looks, and every suit was as detailed and adorable as the last. The photoshoot ROCKED and ran in the Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Nashville versions of the magazine! Can't wait to see what the future holds for Penny Royale!! Those girls better hold on tight!

You can pick up Sophisticated Living at all Barnes and Noble Bookstores! www.slmag.net
Visit www.pennyroyale.com for more information. All men's clothing provided by Rodes.(rodes.com, 502.753.7633)
Headpiece designed by Claire Williams.
Photos by Andrew Kung Photography www.andrewkung.com/.
Hairstyling and Makeup by Heather 'Pink' Davis.


Be sure to watch the Behind the Scenes video below:


Penny Royale - "Well Suited" Feature in Sophisticated Living Magazine July/August 2011 from Andrew Kung on Vimeo.


CLICK on photos to enlarge them.

UPCOMING FASHION SPREAD ft. designer SARAH JANE ESTES

This past Friday I was able to model for a FABULOUS photoshoot featuring swimwear by designer Sarah Jane Estes and casual lingerie by designing duo Sarah Jane Estes and Pilar Marite called 'Penny Royale'.

The fashion spread will be featured in the July issues of Sophisticated Living Magazine so be sure to pick it up! The bathing suits are unique and fabulously vintage inspired (so clearly I am hooked).
Also, check out the lovely and publicly acceptable underthings created by Penny Royale! I am in love with the lacey high-waisted look and fit! You can pick these awesome items up at Street Scene in Lexington KY (2575 Regency Road). I want them in every color!

The next Sophisticated Living issue comes out July 1st, so get ready!