What Melanie's Up To: Portfolio Building Workshop

It's true!  It's true!  I am so thrilled to be styling the fashion for this amazing styled shoot.  I'm so stoked because the extremely talented Amanda of One True Love Vintage Rentals is styling the shoot with her amazing vintage furniture and decor.  I just adore her, her company and the fact that she also loves boston terriers and nautical fashion just as much as me!  Let me tell you, there are a ton of other incredible vendors involved in this workshop.  It's going to be fantastic!  Stay tuned to One True Love Vintage Rentals blog for the other vendors to be revealed!  If you are a photographer looking to expand your portfolio, I'd love to see you there!  Positions are filling up quickly so definitely reserve your spot at info@onetruelovevintage.com.  Such an exciting project!  Can't wait to see what comes of it.

xoxo.

Melanie

Mood Board - Fall Engagement Session

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This past month I have been styling a lot of engagement shoots.  It's one of my absolute favorite things to do.  There is nothing better than making a couple feel confident as they take engagement photos.  Taking the time to work with a styilst can be instrumental in taking those engagment pictures from a "great couple photo" to an "incredible, publish worthy couple photo".  One of the most popular themes in engagement photos right now is Autumn.  This season is by far my favorite and is a completly dreamy setting for an E Session.  Below is a inspiration board I made for the perfect fall engagement session.  Doesn't make you want to wear plaid and drink apple cider?  Or maybe that's just me... I LOVE me some fall past times!

Clockwise, L to R  Top row: one, two, three, four, five Bottom Row: six, seven, eight, nine

xoxo,

Melanie

Guest Post- Playing with Pattern at The White Dress By The Shore

L to R Top Row: one, two, three, four Bottom Row: five, six, seven

I bet you've been wondering... "Melanie hasn't talked about polka dots in awhile, I wonder if she still loves this trend!" Oh, have no fear ladies and gents.  My love for the polka dot is still going strong.  Especially since I just saw the brand new bridesmaids dresses over at The White Dress By The Shore.  Click here to see my post about these fabulous new polka dot bridesmaids as well as two gorgeous inspiration boards.  So many goodies to see, so definitely check it out!

All this polka dot bridesmaid love got me thinking.  What about the grooms and groomsmen?  Don't they get to show off the dot too?  The answer is a big, fat YES.  Above are some of my favorite ways to have your man wear a polka dot pattern in the classiest and sophisticated of ways.  Seriously, how fantastic are these ties?!  Not to mention how good Joseph Gordon Levitt looks in a fitted polka dot shirt.  But in all seriousness, I love how polka dots can feel classic and at the same time whimsical and fun.  Such a versatile trend!  

xoxo,

Melanie

Hunker Down and Stay Safe East Coasters!

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Even though it's a gorgeous day in California, my mind is with my friends and family on the East Coast weathering Hurricane Sandy.  Is it strange that I could really go for a fun rainy day in?  Maybe I can convince the hubby to stay in and play board games by candle light.  Haha!  Sending my love and dry wishes to everyone on the East Coast!  I miss you so much. I even miss your crazy weather!  

xoxo,

Melanie

Guest Post - Braid Love

 

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 Boy, do I have some fantastic hair inspiration for you today!  We are talking braids over at The Collection Event Studio, and beautiful braids they are.  Whether you are looking for an updo or a little something special for your beachy waves, braids are the perfect way to go!  Check out my inspiration boards for all different sorts of braided hairstyles here.  

xoxo,

Melanie