Monday, August 11, 2008

The Shock of the Lightning

Not only did it miserably rain all weekend, there was also a ridiculous propane-fueled explosion in the north end early yesterday morning, making it one of the most thoroughly strange stay at home weekends I've ever had. Our photo shoot plans for outdoors were obviously nixed by the gross weather, and the only 'apparel' I purchased was a pair of utilitarian putrid light blue wellies for $10 because my gladiators were getting entirely ruined outside. Ugh.
Cabin fever led to G and I drawing some inspiration from old photographic magazines laying about the apartment. Flipping through lots and lots of articles about overpriced light reflectors and other techniques to brighten up spaces led to an agreement upon the creation of a tinfoil wall in our apartment - one Dollarama trip later and this set of photos is what happened...It was a team effort - I taped, G crumpled, flattened and placed, and in my opinion the results turned out awesomely creepy in an art house film/Factory Girl sort of way. Moreover, I've always found that it makes me feel better to dress up when I'm not feeling the best, hence the evening dress pictured, which I wore around the apartment all night while watching Canada suck at the Olympics, eating Grand Camembert and the best cherries I've ever tasted in my life (thank you, Pusateri's!) and daydreaming about one day owning a Fromagerie and having a pet pig named Petit Oursant.

Oh, and as a brief aside: it just me or do I look somewhat like a vampire in this photo set? Not that that's a bad thing - in fact, it might just be the best thing EVER, but yeah...
Wearing
Jacket: Danier (you can't really see the crazy 'Queen of Darkness' collar on it, but trust me when I say that it may be the coolest/most intimidating/wicked hot thing I own)
Dress: F21 (which is cool, because I never wear it and as such am pleased that I spent very little on it)
Shoes: vintage (or at the very least I bought them at a secondhand shop. I'm unsure as to whether or not they classify as actual vintage however)

10 comments:

  1. Cool shoot! I like how you foiled up the walls...very creative..and your jacket is hot--im looking for a nice leather jacket but I didnt see anything that caught my interest at Danier..meh, ill keep looki..oh and did you do your hair? Looks blonder..i Like =)

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  2. thanks for adding me to your blog roll - i've added yours to mine in return!
    yay new friends - cabin fever!

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  3. Thanks, it's exciting. <3 I appreciate your vote!!! :)

    I love your eyes, so pretty and perfect in photos, like a model's.

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  4. That Jacket is fierce! Very cool with the foil, and it sounded like you had a great weekend inside. I always dress up if I dont feel weel, it helps, no doubt about it.

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  5. Love the jacket. Pure hotness!

    You're linked! :)

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  6. the foil wall is such a cool ideaa! and you look amazing in ur outfitt

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  7. you guys really outdid yourself on this one!

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  8. Thank you (!)

    Oh gosh, isn't Kirby a hot one?? :P

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  9. i'm looking to get a leather jacket myself! but it's only cold enough here in texas to wear it for a week!

    you look very chic here and might i say fierce!

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  10. That wall is great! Thanks for the add, I'll do the same :)

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