A few weeks ago I was given a great honor. Two of my favorite gals in Fort Worth, Lauren Essl and Anna Routh, asked me to participate in a vintage photo shoot they were planning for Lauren's new Etsy bridal shop. "Great!" I said. "What will I be doing? Styling?"
"Modeling."
"Uhhhh. What?"
As someone who fought, stretched, begged, and prayed to reach 5'2" -- never succeeding -- I could not have been more shocked. But fortunately for us all, the ladies of yore were all about my size. So the shoot was on! After a whirlwind day featuring five dresses and six locations (and a frightening turn for the windy), Lauren styled and Anna photographed these vintage dresses perfectly. Here are a few of the images that have started popping up on the internet these days.
The first location was the Fort Worth T&P Station, an architectural masterpiece in grand art deco style. It was perfectly suited for a late 1930's/early 1940's gown of flowing silk and hand-sewn lace.
The second gown was so reminiscent of Julia Roberts at the end of Runaway Bride that I couldn't help but running down Magnolia Avenue as fast as my vintage boots would carry me.
The dress had gorgeous details -- perfect for a colorful Texas wedding!
There are more pictures on Lauren's and Anna's websites, and I will be posting more thoughts and descriptions of the loveliness later in the week. But for now, enjoy!
love it! you are just so beautiful. i'm so grateful to you and Anna! :)
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