So very excited by our new editorial: An Indian Summer. I've always been somewhat obsessed with India and wanted to explore my obsession stylistically and photographically for Dedicated Follower of Fashion. As I began to put together the inspiration I noticed how well the Indian styling and colours lent itself to the the current and up coming Eighties trend. And there it was. And with that came the challenge of reconciling, India with the Eighties…
With the help of the lovely Nutmeg in India (by way of Chicago – look out next week to the launch of our Better Know Your Neighborhood series featuring her!) and some wonderful independent designers and vintage finds we have managed to put together a truly original and quite pretty (even if I do say so myself) editorial. Quite possibly my favourite to date.
Thanks to Midori, our fabulous model, Liz, the lovely make-up artist and Brittan my fabulous assistant.
Sparkle Hat Fascinator (just seen) – Stylesmith – $32, Green Graffiti Earring (coming soon!) – Stylesmith – $12, Sequin Jacket (available soon or on request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $50, Sequin Eyelash Tank – Michael Brambila – $45, Pull On Stretch Jeans – Urban Outfitters – $65, Yellow Vintage Shoes (available soon or on request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $20
Peacock Feather Comb – Stylesmith – $15, Coral and Glass Necklace (coming soon) – Stylesmith – $25, Minnie Mouse Cropped T-Shirt – Forever 21 – $15, Vintage Resin Bangles with Gold Leaf (available soon or on request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $5 each, Indian Bangles – sourced in India by Nutmeg Click, High Waisted Sequin Shorts – Lulu Finder – $95, Purple Vintage Shoes (available soon or by request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $20
Pink Graffiti Feather (coming soon!) – Stylesmith – $14, Metallic Dress – H&M – $60, Indian Bangles – Sourced in India by Nutmeg Click, Vintage Silver Shoes (coming soon or by request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $20
Headband (just seen) – Stylesmith – $25, Customised Fluoro Tank – Tank from Forever 21, Customisation by Kelsi Smith, Rock and Gem Dangle Necklaces – Stylesmith – $30, Sequin Bandage Skirt – Michael Brambila – $85, Yellow Vintage Shoes (available soon or by request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $20
Sequin Headband – Alexandria Sloane – $12, Bindi – Sourced from India by Nutmeg Click, Sabrina Necklace – Raquel Castillo – $199, Flower Earrings – Forever 21 – $5, Vintage Sequin Top (available soon or by request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $25, Black Zippered Bandage Skirt – Forever 21 – $1
6, Vintage Silver Shoes (available soon or by request) – Stylesmith Vintage – $20
Model: Midori
Make-Up: Elizabeth Chang
Styling, Photography & Reportage: Kelsi Smith
Assistant: Brittan Salisbury
Great fashion. Love the necklaces.