we used to wait

photos courtesy of Graphic Metropolis, Vogue.it

Model Bridget Avildsen, photographed by Irvin Rivera, styled by Robert Michael Bakhach & assisted by yours truly, hair & makeup by Tokiko Inou, assisting by Chase Green.

Hey guys, I assisted with this pretty shoot! With a pearly-white complexion (think: Rooney Mara! Emma Stone!), and a winning personality, model/aspiring actress Bridget Avildsen stands out from tanned-teen crowds in L.A. She was a pure delight during the photoshoot, where stylist Robert Bakhach brought sartorial inspiration aplenty: bright leopard prints, snakeskin blouse paired with bright colored J Brand denim, faux-fur vest + leather pants, Theory dress bursting with orange + edgy metal cuff, DVF green blouse with white D&G shorts. The combination of these lively & colorful pieces left Bridget with sophisticated yet statement-making ensembles. As for the beauty, Tokiko Inou opted for  cotton-candy meets Barbie-pink hair + bold red lips to mix playful and serious elements. So... I have to ask: Which is your favorite look?

Blackberry Peak: Interning at Who What Wear

My Blackberry mobile shots of the WHO WHAT WEAR headquarters.

More photos of the WHO WHAT WEAR headquarters on The Coveteur + WWW, and here 

Girl in the Bubble

Bubble Spring Collection Harper's Bazaar 1963

by Melvin Sokolsky

Last week I planned on attending an exhibition featuring pieces by Melving Sokolsky. The iconic fashion photographer sparked his career with the Bubble collection in a 1963 Harper's Bazaar issue. I was exposed to some of his Bubble collection photos before, which soon became one of my favorites. Unfortunately, my best friend and got lost on the way to the studio and later opted for tacos + margaritas--note to self: do not rely on MapQuest and a hungry stomach. 

The glamorous & stylish woman floating in an oversized bubble is the capturing effect in these photos. The bubble showcases an untouchable and classy woman, swaying over cities and people in a whimsical manner. Check out his site

xo Maria

"Really, I'm only interested in photography as a tool for exploring and visualizing psychological and emotional conditions"

- Sokolsky