Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Fading To Black And White - Editorial







For some reason I've always loved black & white pictures and movies. I guess its the way they change your entire outlook just by changing the simplest element. So when creating this post I wanted to do elegant dresses with a grunge twist, but when I started taking the pictures I removed the grunge element, for the most part and just concentrated on the exaggerated dresses. I really played with the idea of having an unconventional background. Which I settled for brick so its prominent in most of backgrounds. I loved the little accessories the most. The leather gloves, which I have conveniently cut off the tips. The hat I actually made from some old fabric I had lying around and a bit of my mother's tulle.
Although I still have yet to produce a picture with a smile, I am working on it. I plan on posting at least one editorial a week. So guess I'll start on my next one now so it'll be ready to post next week. Until then, I'll post my fall's top picks and my daily wears.
All the dress and skirts where made by me. The blazer is by H&M and the platform boots are Report Signature.
All pictures are own and copyrighted. Please respect my property and do not copy without permission.

69 comments:

MHBass said...

this is absolutely stunnning, you look amazing, the outfits are beautiful and the settings and photographs are so dramatic! good work.

Ida said...

I just stumbled upon your blog, and I LOVE it. I am so much into black&white photography myself, and all of those dresses - made by you, nonetheless - are simply stunning.
Would you like to trade links?

stilettostetico said...

Yes, Black § white pictures are virulently Timeless, full of subliming virtues . . . The intimate truth, the essence of Beauty . . .
ps: I really like your understated "Femme Fatale" Gloves , it make me think about my article on the exquisite French Fashion editor Virginie Mouzat ( "archives" of 22 novembre 2007) . . .

A Bientôt, Antoine

Tiana said...

I love your gaze & your posture! It's very elegant like the dresses.

styleexpress said...

i love all the looks!! espically the one with the long drappy dress u look stunning!!

Mimi said...

Wow the pics are amazing.
I feel like you about b/w pics:They are great.

nice blog.

Vintage Vinyl said...

Wow, I thought for moment that you took these from a magazine! they are so well done, and you look gorgeous.

Sassy said...

Amazing pictures!

NICOLE said...

ladies and gentlemen, i present to you, Chanel's newest designer: A La Femme!!!!

remember all the little people when you make it big lol

tokyostargirl said...

You look amazing! I LOVE black & white photos!

Fashion Is Poison said...

ohhmyGod. where did you get those booties? they are a DREAM!

SOMETHING PICASSO said...

wowowowow model?

I love the long dresses, really glam. And I'm excited to see the editorials you come up with!

saray said...

wow this is stuning! those photos look like they were taken from a magzine! that ruffeld skirt that you made is to die for~

emma said...

i just stunbled across your blog, is this you???? these pictures are AMAZING

Wendy said...

You've done it once again- flawlessly gorgeous!

Richel said...

I can't believe you made that hat, it's so inventive and perfectly proportioned! It goes so well with the rest of the look.

G & W said...

omg, i cannot believe you made those dresses yourself! you r so talented! wowwee and can i just add that you look stunning in every single picture. love it, want some more of it-

Arielle said...

you made those dresses!??! they are amazing!! I love the first picture the most. I can see them all in a magazine.
And I agree- black and white is amazing. I'm a huge fan of all the movies and pictures that are black and white I think it adds a whole level of elegance to something (like your pics!)

we wear things said...

These pictures are stunning and the dresses are amazing. I adore that hat too. You have got some incredible talent.

- roz

apricot tea. said...

These dressed are so beautiful. :] You are a stunning girl.

A la Femme said...

Wow, thank you so much for your comments. I'm glad you like them. I must be doing something right. I'm working on anew one now so hopefully it'll be done by next week!! Thank you all for your support!!

J e s s i c a said...

Wow you look completly stunning. You are very talented, the dresses look amazing !
Im happy for you look at all your fans already ! :)

STYLE DU MONDE said...

You look soooooooooo pretty in the photos... I love black and white photos! Great work!

xx

Shen-Shen said...

I absolutely adore this!

Your are amazing, and those dresses and skirts are stunning. Wow! I particularly adore that first picture and that ruffly skirt. The black & white works really well!

hudson said...

love the black and white ~ it really emphasizes the shape and textures! gorgeous!!

Jimena said...

Wow. You look absolutely stunning. Seriously.

Before reading your post I was thinking to myself 'wow... what a beautiful model, I can't believe I had never seen before!'...

On your post below, I love the ambitious teacher outfit. So pretty. You've got a great blog going on.

♥ fashion chalet said...

Way to come back with a wonderful BANG! Love the B/W editorial. Elegant floor length dresses. I love it all. =)


Thanks for your comment. ♥ Yeah, studding them truly took a toll on my fingernails. I only got half way, then thought they look cuter that way, and for now that is how they will stay. ^-^

Jay said...

Omg, this is lovely{ your amazing i really need to get a camera so i can be as creative as you{well done my dear}

pearl said...

AMAZING tiered skirt and photos! The black and white looks great. I'm linking you asap!

yiqin; said...

Yes, I feel that b&w brings out a lot more from a photo! But, I can't take good black & white photos :(

Doll said...

u look a bit like liya kebede in these photos!

Ozge Ayse Kebabcioglu said...

these are great, really! Those photos, they all look like a professional work. I fall in love with those photos maybe thats becuz i'm into white and black pics too.

Sunniva said...

I adore black and white photos and movies too. They just have a different and more classy feel to them! I LOVE your outfits and photos! You look absolutely stunning, like a true model ;)

xxx

Times of Glory said...

Wowwww, you look absolutely amazing! Black and white photos are very sophisticated and it emphasises on the structure and artistic points much more! Dear, brilliant photos xxxxxx

♥ fashion chalet said...

Haha. Isn't it clever [the button] I loved it, when I saw it. You're welcome for the comment, doll. You always inspire. And thanks for your comments as well, dear. ^_^

mondemoi said...

these photos are so beautiful! your clothes look like something out of a real photoshoot wow. you are super talented, no doubt

Carolina Lange said...

I also love black and white editorials! Amazing photos! Everything looks so chic! You look gorgeous!

Biianca said...

I love all the photos and you are gorgeous!!
I just found your blog today, its really amazing. You are so pretty and your style is great! also interesting to read!

Dana (pron. like Donna) said...

THIS IS AMAZING!
*applause*

One Eighteen said...

you are REALLY photogenic. Big ups and keep doin your thing cuz im definitely comin back here! lol

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Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

this might just be my favorite collage of pictures. you look gorgeous as always, but the black and white adds such a great feel. care to trade links?

Wendiva said...

there's something so special about black and white...things look better, more classy and vintage. i love them too!

http://wendiva.blogspot.com

clara said...

if you like pics maybe you can visit this: http://juliah-gallery.blogspot.com/
I love your blogspot and hers...

Jillian said...

those shoes are STUNNING and i love your hat such a gorgeous ladylike look i'm so jealous of how polished you look! <3 beautiful!

Julia said...

thanks for your comment. good continuation for your blog!

♥ fashion chalet said...

That is model Daria Werbowy ♥

MakiMaki Vintage said...

i'm totally blown away by you, but i'm sure you get that all the time.

really, really inspiring style. and so so gorgeous.

i must make this a regular read so i'm definately adding you to my links.

if you ever see anything in the shop that catches your eye, just let me know because i'd love to offer you a fave bloggers discount.


xo
noelle

lara said...

Lovely pictures! I love black and white photos, and these are just great!
Your whole blog is great :)

♥ fashion chalet said...

You're welcome. :)
Just glad you liked it.
Yeah she doesn't look like Daria there for some reason.. hmmm

Danz said...

Wow! Beautiful photos and the clothes are positively stunning! I especially love the last two looks...great job!

Would you be interested in a link exchange?

Unwise Pedestrian said...

One word: Stunning.

the couture candy said...

LOVING THIS!

ooohmaureen said...

beautiful pic's! x

Siljesfashion said...

Great shot, you look amazing!!

Nice and Shiny said...

ummm, I NEED that long tiered skirt. A-mazing!!
Beautiful pictures.period.

Taghrid said...

wow!!!

did you really make all of those dresses? sooo amazingly elegant.

do you sell any of your peices? i would love to rock something you make :)

Jenny H. said...

i love this!

you are absolutely gorgeous! and the pictures are stunning.

wanna trade links?

we wear things said...

gorgeous!!! the outfits, photos, and you!!

-issa

James Bort said...

Hi Miss, your pictures and your style are really amazing, I love them ! I'll be back on your blog !

Gloria said...

I actually love the last photo...nice job grung-i-fying ;)

Ashleigh said...

wow this is AMAZING!!

Taryn "Skinny Genes" B. said...

gorgeous!

A la Femme said...

Thank you all so much, I am so happy that you all liked the pictures. Its a lot of work to put them together but I'm glad they were worth the time. Thank all you lovies!!

madeleinemiranda said...

You have some stunning photos, I love the black and white theme! I've just discovered your blog, I think it's lovely!

Take care,

Bonne soirée,

Mademoiselle M.

huatestyle15 said...

Wow the photos look like photo shoot material and I love the dresses how did u make them do u drape or draft? what kind of fabric are they made of anyways ther buetiful

ella gavasheli said...

wow this is AMAZING!!

ella gavasheli said...

wow this is AMAZING!!

Deea said...

i just love it.good job

Nicole said...

wow, your dresses are AMAZING. Do you sell your work? I would love to feature you on my blog if you do...

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