Lee Won-Jun has created a refreshingly chic solution; MP3 jewelry.  The latest fashion/ music collaboration is an Mp3 player disguised as a bracelet, and earphones that are disguised as gold hoop earrings.  This blinged out solution is much more discreet than anything created in the past, so no one will even know you’re listening to music!

Rings by Topshop

Click on the pretty picture above for more details. At $12 bucks, you might want to zip over to Topshop right quick and nab it.

How did you and the POUND team get into accessories?

There are four of us who make up the POUND team: my mom (Linda), my sister (Mia), our closest friend (Amber) and myself. We all have a love for fashion, accessories and anything that speaks to our personal sense of style we can turn into a statement. My mom has collected beads, gems, stones and basically anything that sparkles for more than thirty years, compiling a huge array of amazing objects with which we work. She has also been making jewelry since the rest of the POUND team was very young. We finally decided to interweave our talents and aesthetics into a unified theme to present to the world, and out popped POUND.

Have you always wanted to create jewelry?

Mia, Amber and I have not always wanted to create jewelry, but my mom always has. The rest of us have been creative in various ways, and one day we were all literally like “hey, let’s start a jewelry business.” And we did. We have never been happier.

What is it like working with your family?

Working with family has its moments for sure, however, most of those moments are good ones!  All of us recognize who has the strength in each arena, and none of this would be possible without the other three members. And in general, there are a ton of laughs and an overall really, really good time.

Thanks FashionIndie Envy Member Shirley Warner for the tip

Boticca revolutionizes the way that top independent artists sell, by providing them with a platform to connect directly with a global customer base- people who appreciate meaningful pieces with exceptional design.  Inspired by her own wardrobe, FashionIndie’s very own Samantha Lim shared her favorite Boticca pieces with us, including a frog leather bracelet that is sure to have you green with envy.  Check out her style tips and shopping recommendations here! 

Visit Boticca, the curated online marketplace for unique jewelry and accessories by talented independent designers.

E! is  creating a new reality show focused just on these young ones. Watch out Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe, the Jenners have officially arrived.

We first got on the site and chose between prescription glasses and sunglasses. Being a bit skeptical about ordering prescription ready glasses off a website with no consultation seemed a bit fishy…so of course we went for that option.

We picked out the most hipster looking pair and proceeded to the BonLook Virtual Try On application.  The app allows your computer’s camera to take a snap of your face (or you can upload a photo) and actually places their glasses on you! It shows how they fit and then pin points the exact measurements of your pupils so the prescription lenses are perfectly placed.  Their direct to manufacturer relationship gets you uber high quality frames at killer prices (we’re talking some at under $100!), so we got these at an absolute steal.  A couple clicks later and this pair of stunners showed up at our door. You’re welcome kids, buying eyewear just got easier.

Wanna know more about how I picked out these frames? Tweet me @iamsamlim. 

The site is simple, clean, and makes customizing your jewelry really easy.  With each click, you can see their combo options between gemstones and chain metals so you know exactly what your custom piece will look like.  We had a lot of fun designing a sterling silver chain paired with their new, super dark London Blue Topaz gemstone.

Also of note, their customer service is amazing — we were notified every step of the way  from its production here in NYC to the moment the necklace arrived at our door (beautifully packaged by the way). Looking exactly as it did online, the piece is perfect for all our upcoming holiday events, a definite keeper for that perfect pop of color.  For more information, visit them at Gemvara.com

For our Uptown Chic/Downtown Sleek look today we are obsessing over these Reiss sequin trousers.  The perfect complement to both buttery smooth silks as well as rough & textured fabrics, their slim line and subtle sparkle make them a wardrobe essential.

This creepy/cute action figure of Terry Richardson by Uncle York is a quirky little addition to his new book Mom & Dad.  Shop at Colette

Since we use our iPhones for cameras more than anything, this case is the perfect translation of what our phone represents! Cheeky, eco, adorbs, we love it.

Anja Rubik being the dominate force that she is, is definitely the reason why she’s the face of Kurt Geiger’s Fall 2011 campaign. She’s such an inspiration rocking all these important accessories that make her mundane but secretly chic outfits pop! Nothing says “I’m busy being amazing” like these red ankle wrap wedges, and a teal clutch for fall festivities.

Fino maintains her innocence, speaking to that beacon of journalistic integrity, Page Six: ”I’ve never kept anything that wasn’t gifted to me”

and:

“I never took them [offers to consult], because you’re not allowed to….”

Well, gifting is commonplace, and sometimes I gift things to myself by stuffing them into my bag and sprinting away in my stilettoes. It’s a gift!

As for consulting, Fino will now be free to pursue that to her heart’s desire. She’s launched her own consultancy, as of Monday, and is also planning on starting an accessories blog.

Girl works fast. Fino claims that her being fired is just a rumor and that upon leaving she left Vogue‘s editrix-in-chief,  Anna Wintour an email. After 11 years of working together that seems fitting since speaking directly to Anna Wintour is, as we all know, verboten. [Page Six]

This Boutique Critique is about the amazing designer vintage store, 1 Of A Find.  Curator and self-professed shopaholic Honey Moon goes on buying trips all over the world seeking out beautiful, unique, impossible-to-get-your-hands-on Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Lacroix, and Lanvin to satisfy her international clientele.  She used me as a Barbie doll and transported me into worlds I only dream of.  Best part? Her prices are as unique as her collection, so we definitely recommend scooting over to her Brooklyn location asap.  Check out all our amazing finds after the jump.

This gown was to DIE for.  It caught my eye immediately as a dress made for the 1950′s movies I play out in my head. When Anna Wintour extends me a VIP invitation to the Met Gala, I will surely be sporting something like this on the red carpet.

Vintage red bow evening dress- $250
Neiman Marcus rhinestone snake shoes- $135
Gold Heart Christian LaCroix earrings- $125
Little Black velvet purse with rhinestone clasp- $65

Oh-la-Lanvin!  This split front evening skirt with matching metallic sandals took my breath away.  I channeled Carrie Bradshaw and paired it with a Levi’s jean jacket and a fun net hat (something so Kate Middleton right now) to mix it up.

Lanvin gold brocade skirt- $850
Black velvet and net hat- $55
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
1960′s gold platform sandals- $68

The perfect summer maxi — the sheer chiffon made it cool in the heat while making a major fashion statement with its bold prints.  Paired with Dior booties, a Gucci bag, and a summer straw hat, I was loving this luxe warm weather look.

Sheer floral chiffon dress- $138
1950′s pink silk slip- $65
vintage coral necklace- $48
wooden beaded necklace- $25
1970s Pottery leaf & corded necklace $55
1970s Gucci “hobo” bag- $345
Chunky Amber Bracelet- $75
Wide brimmed straw hat- $55

You can’t do Brooklyn vintage without channeling a little inner hipster.  These Dior shoes (with the angelic sweet bows), vintage Levi’s and amazing seuqin blouse kept the look casual but party ready.  A python bag and flat brimmed hat made me look MUCH cooler than I am.

Silk and Sequin blouse- $85
Stetson hat fedora- $125
Vintage Levi’s 501s- $85
Dior Python and leather shoes- $65
Beige python and leather bag- $135

What screams glamour like a metallic jumpsuit?  Nothing.  What screams glamour-queen? Pairing it with these futuristic shades, a geometric statement necklace, and lace up leather booties. Retro chic and ultra fierce.

1980′s silver colored jumpsuit- $115
Etienne black and gold belt- $35
Maud Frizon brown leather booties- $138
Liz Claiborne 2 tone glasses- $45
Monet black and gold necklace- $65

The Mod Squad would have adopted me in a heartbeat in this Montaldo Op Art dress.  I fell in love with the digital print, it was so eye catching and well, trippy.  Bubbled sleeves and a high neck are hard to pull off without looking like Julie Andrews, but this psychedelic wonderland of a dress with slim cuts made it utterly chic.  I fell in love with the leather wedges and actually scooped them up for myself (sorry shoppers!).

Montaldo’s Op Art Dress- $115
Andrew Gellar white leather clutch with gold trim- $85
Chunky multi-colored beaded necklace- $65
Clegerie leather platform sandals- $88

I never thought I could pull off a Blair Waldorf headband until I found this gem of a velvet headband.  So sweet and a little schoolgirl, it matched perfectly with this lace dress from the 60′s. The chunky heeled shoes kept the look 100% vintage, and the hand painted wooden purse kept a touch of fantasy in the mix.

1960′s burgundy lace dress- $98
burgundy satin headband- $35
1960s hand painted wooden lock purse- $135
Chaos of London stacked black velvet shoes- $85

If you have any questions about the store and more vintage finds, tweet me @iamsamlim

Not only is the Trendenzas team searching for what they think you’ll love, they actually want to know what you want! Let’s say you see a dress in Vogue, and you’re obviously in love, send the picture to thoughts@trendenzas.com and they’ll do the dirty work for you. AKA find something comparable to that piece at a price that will make you giddy.

The thin case easily snapped on securely to the back of my phone, barely adding any bulk, and although the case was an unmissable hot pink, its velvety matte coating gave it a sleek, elegant finish.  This color also made it much easier to find in the depths of my beach bag (did I mention I’m writing from LA this week?), which is my constant frustration.

I was especially impressed by the quality of the earbuds.  Not only did they have a fully functioning microphone, but they successfully drowned out all the outside noise while putting me in heavy-bass Britney mode.  The matching pop of color at the ear coordinated with the phone shell, giving the overall look this subtle consistency which I particularly appreciate.

Overall, iFrogz has definitely designed quality goods, and I will be rocking the pink until it goes out of style (obvi I mean never).  For more info check out their site right heresies. If you have any more questions tweet ‘em at me @iamsamlim

[Above: Michael Kors, $160 michaelkors.com]

[Nixon, $100 nixonnow.com]

[Timex, $90 timex.com]

[Emporio Armani, $195 dillards.com]

[D&G, $195 macys.com]

[Lacoste, $185 lacoste.com]

[A|X, $120 armaniexchange.com]

[WEWOOD, $119 urbanoutfitters.com]

[Kenneth Cole, $150 kennethcole.com]

[Skagen, $185 skagen.com]

You started out making bracelets for your family as a child and decided to design when you found a bag of your great grandmother’s vintage buttons. Before that discovery, did you always want to design jewelry or did you have something else in mind?
I always made string and friendship bracelets, and I would go to flea markets and find old vintage pieces and recreate them. After my mom found the bags of buttons and gave them to me, I started making the bracelets. People were literally buying them off my wrists. That’s what started everything. I said ‘I need to be doing something that makes me happy, something I enjoy,’ and this was it.

You work with gorgeous vintage buttons. Do you take inspiration from other vintage pieces such as clothing or furniture? What makes the buttons so enjoyable to work with?
Yes, antique furniture and vintage clothing are definitely of interest. Button designs are endless, and that makes them exciting to work with. I always find buttons I’ve never seen before, and it really allows me to be creative. That is what makes each piece unique. I don’t recreate a bracelet twice, and I think that’s why they’ve been so well received – no one is going to have the same design.

Do you only use vintage buttons or do you shop for new ones as well? Where do you find them?
I started with vintage and then began going to the fashion district and buying new ones. But I realized pretty immediately the new buttons were taking away from the product appeal, so I stopped buying new and am focusing on vintage again. I find the buttons I design with on clothing, from antique stores and flea markets, Etsy and people I know who give or sell them to me.

Old jewelry manufacturers and factories that have shut down are great places to find them too. They have old vintage jewelry, everything from beads and buttons to chains. You can find some cool pieces, but you must commit to digging because it’s the most unorganized thing in the world. There are pieces that have been sitting on the shelf since the 50s.

Also, if someone has special buttons they want me to use, I will design a piece for her or him out of them and incorporate some of my own. There is a story behind every item because the buttons could mean something special to the person.

What aides in your design process? Do you draw your intricate bracelets out first or lay out all of the buttons before assembling? What time of the day are you most inspired to design?
I have a huge coffee table on which I lay out thousands of buttons. I arrange them on a board and create from there. I do have some secrets on how I string them so they lay correctly on each other. If you put all the same type and shape of button together, they’re just going to lay flat and you wont be able to see the entire piece. But I end up having to re-string most bracelets about three times, either because I calculated the size wrong or they aren’t sitting correctly on each other. I start designing around 10:30 am and work all day. I don’t watch TV, but I do listen to music while I’m creating.

Do you have certain days you go on shopping trips and other days you reserve for designing? Or do you just go as the wind takes you?
I’m not really structured on when I do what because I work around the clock. Even when I get home from my regular job, I will work. My days are split between designing, making the pieces, shopping for the buttons, photographing the merchandise and maintaining the website. I’m really doing everything.

The E-commerce site launched in November, right in time for Christmas, and that has been so helpful. The site automatically updates when someone makes a purchase, so it saves me time.

It’s so amazing you taught in Africa and a portion of your proceeds is donated to “Make a Difference NOW.” How has your experience working and living in a different culture influenced your designs? Has it changed who you are as an American consumer?
Whatever I’m doing has to be beneficial to someone else other than me. When I got out of school, I had an itch to go abroad because your chances grow fewer as you get older. Africa really changed me, so I realized I needed to work it into my life back here. I figuring making a donation from the business would be the best way, and they have been very supportive. Make a Difference NOW is so close to my heart. No matter how big the check I am writing each quarter, it doesn’t pain me because it’s the best feeling in the world. Hopefully some of the packaging for Kates Design will eventually come from there.

I am more conscious of the things I purchase now; I’m always aware if the company I’m buying from gives back in any way.

Right now you are selling Kates Design merchandise in New Jersey. What is the next state(s) you would like to conquer? Any New York prospects we can look forward to?
The New Jersey store has been very profitable for me. It’s actually a really high-end jewelry store, and my stuff is more moderately priced. It’s different from everything else in the store, so it’s been doing really well. At first I was hesitant to even be in stores because all of my pieces are one of a kind, and the business must be willing to carry something that isn’t reorder-able. I have a handful of places that are in the works. My goal for the year is to work on getting in more boutiques. I have been eyeing some stores on the Lower East Side.

What is in the future for your designs? Do you think you’ll ever go beyond designing bracelets and earrings? How about other types of jewelry?
The earrings category is the newest edition and has been doing really well. I am still trying to perfect the button necklace, but I haven’t figured out how to make a longer design look nice. I always have people requesting cuff links, so those will probably be next. And you never know, I could always start something else. Right now I want to grow the business, get more press and get into more stores. Those are my goals for the year and then we’ll see.

You can learn more about Kates Design and shop for her jewelry on her website.

The contest is open to anyone – no purchase necessary – they just need to stop by and check out the new collection being featured in the Atrium on the main floor at Henri Bendel during the week of Feb 1^st – 7^th.

The selected styles in this capsule handbag collection range from duffel bags to clutches with a hint of 70’s vintage translated into chic but practical almost utilitarian and carefree weekend styles that lend themselves perfectly for travel, work and party. With a modern and minimalistic take on key references from the 70’s, the RAOUL line of handbags is functional while whispering of luxury and glamour. Leather texture adds a new dimension to classic styles with nubuck and shrunken leathers. Natural and black vegetable leathers add structure and a sense of hardiness, while gold metal handles add a modern twist to classic styles. Saddle bags compliment the utilitarian look currently making a modern resurgence.

Madden originally approached Deschanel and agreed to pay her $2 million to overlook a line of shoes and accessories. The verbal agreement said she would get paid even if the line wasn’t produced but would cover 13 days of work including press appearances and a photo shoot.

But in October, Madden went to Deschanel‘s agent and said the deal was off. Remember, verbal agreements in California are binding, so she deserves the money right? Madden has already had a tough year in the press, so maybe he’ll just pay up to keep things quiet.

Like I keep saying, clean it up before the new year.

LINK LOVE: Fashionista

The StyleLiner features carefully curated merchandise, a combination of unique and limited edition creations by a host of international designers, which you will not find in other stores.

It is parked across from The Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District at the corner of 13th & Washington Streets and open Thursdays through Sundays from 4 – 9 p.m. nightly.

You can follow The StyleLiner on Twitter for additional times and locations at twitter.com/thestyleliner.

You know it’s hot if Carson Kressley is shopping there. Love you!

LINK LOVE: The StyleLiner

When shoppers rally to Facebook “LIKE” its luxury goods, prices drop. In literally a few minutes, Loose Button is going live with its new site!

For you Loose Button newbies, kice-ace products and accessories are available for one week only. Then they’re gone! (Estee Lauder, Christian Dior, SK-II, Lancome – they’re all there.)

Moral of the story: you gotta get on the site and get crackin’. The more “likes,” the more you save. JUMP ON IT.

I personally love GUESS and their accessories because they manage to be attention grabbing and pair up with a lot of different aesthetics. (Not to mention affordable!)

Last week I had the privilege of attending a press preview for all the spring accessories and  I wanted to walk out with half of everything there. On the women’s end most of the pieces are very girly and reminiscent of decades past. I loved all of the nautical inspired pieces including the belts featured above.

They are keeping it cool for the warm weather on the guys end. I am currently in desperate need for boots and the GUESS Men’s boots featured above would make my year. I also gagged over several Gc Swiss Timepieces, GUESS’s higher end watches which is also featured above.

The photo above basically sums up all the trends/pieces that I can’t wait for GUESS to come out with. If these pieces tickle your fancy then check out GUESS.com starting in January for their Spring 2011 pieces.

Secret Forts give us a preview of Oak Street Bootmakers: Founder, Designer and Chicago-native George Vlagos grew up the son of a cobbler. As an apprentice at his father’s shop, he learned the ins and outs of the trade at an early age. With Oak Street, George’s goal is to honor the craft of fine shoe making while continuing the family trade and traditions passed on to him by his father. Designed in Chicago, handmade in the US(Maine to be exact) by craftsman with over twenty years experience, the Oak Street line is made exclusively with Horween leathers(a Chicago institution, founded 1905) including their Chromexcel(which incidentally, smells amazing right out of the box). Each pair is designed and manufactured with the utmost attention to detail, fit, construction and durability. The inaugural line is a straight forward selection of the classic and iconic shoes you want on your feet from a blucher to a boat shoe to a penny loafer to a chukka to both a hunt and work boot to my personal favorite, the trail oxford.

More pics from Secret Forts after the jump.

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Some things are just made for each, and fall and tan leather are two of them. Although you can certainly wear tan leather accessories year-round, the fall is when the earth tone just feels best. So now is a better time than ever to assess your handbag situation and make a good back to school investment that will start you off right  (okay, we know we’re not really headed back to school, but it’s a good excuse to shop).

This roomy, buttery Gap Leather Tassel Tote ($98) is one of those bags that only gets better (and more perfectly worn-in) with time. With a long double handle and easy to access side compartments, this is the ultimate commuting tote.

This Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Magazine Clutch ($348) can be worn alone or used inside a larger bag to organize your life, ie. no more digging for keys. It also has a detachable shoulder strap, so you can stash your tote, whip this baby out and wear it out to dinner or anywhere else a lady with a smashing leather bag might go.

If a hobo is more your style, you will love the Hype Zula Lambskin Leather Hobo ($196, down from $295). Its slouchy shape and glam gold chains make it such a good choice for weekends brunches and play.

If you’re all set on leather bags, but don’t want to spend a fortune on a big bag, treat yourself to a token like J. Crew’s Studded Leather Pouch ($68). For a fraction of the price of a shoulder bag, this wristlet can be worn for a everything from a coffee run to a big night out.

And if you’re not in the market for a leather-size investment right now but you still want to cash in on the look, the Heather Cognac Crossbody Bag ($29.50) from Delia’s is a great, inexpensive find.

If you can’t get enough of Fall handbags, keep reading here and here, and shop our guide to the best cardigans.

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Fellow blogger, friend, and all around cool girl in town Samantha Smikle from O.M.O. Writes is featured in this months issue of WWD. Samantha who is featured on WWD blogger board with a few other bloggers is asked to do what she does best which is to forecast trends, for WWD Magic Trend Guide for spring 2011.

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I would like to describe the process of photo shoots that are done for either a magazine or advertising and what happens in the process. In most cases the steps are similar for all
productions whether it is me or any other photographer.

I will commence from the point at which the whole team has been hired and are present at the studio for the commencement of the day. In all cases there will be a photographer,
photographers assistant or more, sometimes up to three or four, a
fashion stylist, the person who chose the clothing and accessories for
the photo session, the stylists assistant, a set designer, if one was
needed and their crew. In most cases they had built the set the day
before, but there will be someone there in case of changes that need to
be executed, a make-up artist and assistant, a hair stylist and
assistant, the model or models, the fashion editor and frequently the
digital retouching artist, especially if there are going to be elements
photographed to be added later.

In most cases the crew shows up at 09:00. There is always a breakfast waiting that usually includes juice, croissants, cinnamon buns, baguettes, butter, jam and tons and tons of
coffee and tea.

The hair and make up artists set up their material in the dressing room, while the fashion stylist and the assistant start to unpack the clothing and hang them on clothing racks.
This also allows the fashion stylist to present the clothing to the
photographer. As there are always a lot more clothing than will be
photographed, choices are often made in the morning to determine when
they will be shot and how they will work together in a layout. The
steamer and ironing table are set up and the assistant starts to work on
the clothing to remove any wrinkles. Retouching out wrinkles is a major
pain and it is preferable that the clothing are as close to perfect
before commencing the shoot. While the stylist is preparing the clothes,
the proverbial messengers are arriving with accessories from the
different designer houses. These are usually very expensive jewelry and
often come accompanied with a security guard. I have on occasion had
several security guards attend my shoots especially if the pieces are
worth over 50 thousand dollars per item. It is for that reason, that it
is more problematic to shoot on weekends, as it costs a lot more for the
jewelry companies to hire security guards on the weekend. Through out
the day messengers are coming in and out of the studio, delivering items
and picking them up after they are shot.

The hair stylist has already begun and usually starts before the make up artist. This is done to avoid possible smudging of the work that has been executed by the make up artist. The
two of them discuss what they will be doing and then call in the
photographer and the stylist to give us an over all view of what the
model will look like. This is done to avoid any misunderstandings.
Re-doing hair and make-up is a nightmare and will usually take another
two hours of precious time.

While the hair and make up artist, fashion stylist and assistant are in preparation, I am directing my assistants regarding the lighting I wish to employ, color of backdrop
(if that is what I will be using) or the lighting being used for the
set. For this shoot, let’s say that I will be using large accessories
for the set i.e. couch, large chair, bird cage etc. I ask my assistants
to set up the four HMI 1.2 kilo cinema lights in their general
position. I will make the micro changes I require for each shot with
the model and the subsequent clothing changes. I now ask the assistant
to set up the flash unit or units as well as their placement and the
1000 watt tungsten lamp I will also be using for this shoot. I go with
one of the assistants and choose the background color I will employ,
based on the color of the clothing I will use for that background.

The assistants set up the seamless backdrop and I unroll my package of gelatins that I will use on my shoot and decide on which colors I will use for the given backdrop. I ask
the assistant to place the color I requested on to the HMI cinema lights
as well as a full blue gelatin affixed to the tungsten lamp. I have
also instructed the assistants to place two large transparent plexiglass
panels on to the floor for this shoot. They will cover around 9 square
meters. Once the lights have been set up, I place one of the
assistants in the position where the model will be standing and start to
meter the different light sources. Once satisfied I take several
images and view them on the computer screen.

It is now probably around 11:00 AM and the assistant assigned to ordering lunch convenes with the team to determine what we all want. Once the bickering ends and a decision is
made the order is placed.

I get called in to have a look at what has been done by the hair and make up artist and comments are made and some adjustments may occur at this time. Once all is well, the model
gets prepared for her first image and the stylist assists the model in
doing so.

The model steps in to the set and a marker is place where she will be standing, sitting or laying down. The hair stylist adjusts the hair for the initial position. The fashion
stylist is called to adjust the clothing to suit the position that the
model will take from the onset. Adjustments will be made as the model
changes positions. The make up artist waits for the first test shot to
see how the make-up looks under this particular type of lighting.
Adjustments are made to the make up if it does not render well under the
conditions. The look of the make up changes dramatically from the
dressing room make up lights to the lighting on the set.

Once all of the necessary adjustments are made, everyone leaves the set except the model and I fire off another image. I look at it again and make any adjustment needed to get
the effect I am looking for.

I now instruct the model to assume a role based on the storyboard of the theme of the shoot. I usually say, “… Do what you feel is appropriate and I will do my best to capture that
moment…” Once I feel I have captured the image I usually say “Got it!”
and the model leaves the set for her next change. We repeat the process
and usually after a couple of shots, we break for lunch, which lasts no
more than 45 minutes. I prefer not drinking any alcohol with my lunch,
as it makes me want to break for a Nap.. LOL.

I will generally be able to do between 6 and 8 images in a day, if there are not a lot of extreme hair or make-up changes. If there are, I am lucky to get 4 off. Of these 6-8
images we can see around 8-12 pages, as some are double page spreads.

Throughout the day, I will ask the assistants to change the backdrop color as well as the corresponding gelatin colors for my image. By around 19:00 to 20:00 the shoot is
wrapped. The stylist starts to pack the clothing, all of the accessories
that were of value have already been picked up by the messenger
services, the hair or wig is brought down and the make-up removed by the
make-up artist. My camera gear and computer gets put away. Everyone
says their good byes and ask to see the images once the post prod is
completed. The editor has already given me the dead line for the post
production, so we know what the turn around time is.

That is a short description of a day in the studio with a Fashion Photographer.

SOURCE

LINK LOVE:A Fashion Shoot in One Day…The Process

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