Styled Shoot Wearing Liancarlo and Rivini

It didn't matter that we had cold weather for this shoot, or that it started raining on us, it was so much fun!! Last week I was asked by Designer Rachel McCullough to get glammed up for a styled shoot she had dreamed up and organized for a project. She chose beautiful Fall colors, some killer wedding dresses, and a gorgeous Bay Area location for the shoot. I can’t wait to see the final spread she puts together; here are just some of the details:

Photo Shoot Credits:

ü Photos: Talented Bay Area photographer Melanie Duerkopp

ü Styling and Design: Rachel McCullough (website coming)

ü Hair: Taylor Cercone owner of Laffyette's upcoming idodrystyle (website coming)

ü Makeup: Erin McLean of NouVeau Skin Studio and Salon

ü Flowers: East Bay Flower Company

ü Dresses: Kinsley James Couture Bridal (Dresses By Liancarlo Designs & Rivini

For my hair ~ Taylor braided my hair into a combination of pancake and fishtail braids and incorported colored extensions into a side bun. She then wove feathers into the bun to create this style. Completely Unique! I didn't want to take it out after we were done shooting :)

For my makeup ~ Erin chose an exxagerated berry lip and gold eyeshadow to make a dramatic statement for my makeup. I loved the lashes she put on me, I am not usually one to like fake lashes but this pair was very comfortable!

For the strapless Lian Carlo dress I wore Erin also painted gold foil onto one of my collar bones to add a unique accent to my look. For a few of the shots I blew some loose gold foil around and Melanie was able to capture it on camera!

The open space at Pleasantan Ridge offered such a beautiful landscape for the shoot. Even in the rain the place is breathtaking. There are great hiking trails over there for anyone living in the East Bay who has never been!

I think the photos Melanie took under this large Oak are my personal favorites. Melanie was so wonderful to work with. She is kind, professional, and very detail oriented. In between shots Melanie took off her vest and gave it to me just to make sure I stayed warm. I can’t wait to work with her again in the future!

The beautiful waterfall bouquet that Rachel envisioned was created by my the talented East Bay Flower Company.  I wanted to take it home with me :)

The dresses that Kinsley James loaned to Rachel for the shoot were breath taking. The Rivini (strapped gown) was so comfortable but still dramatic. The strapless Liancarlo number was so light and romantic. I loved both of them!!