America's sweethearts (part 1)

It's safe to say....I have a hardcore obsession with anything American. My love for John Mayer, UCLA, southern accents, cheerleading outfits, Hollywood movies, Santa Monica beach and anything red, white and blue, pretty much makes me a Yankee-o-holic.
So, when I went to the States with my best friend for "Schoolies", you can probably guess that I went MENTAL with the camera. Here are a few of my favourite shots from the trip (there were so many I'm going to have to divide this post into 2 parts). Credit must go to Sophie for some of these...

To celebrate the return of Gossip Girl...

Here are a few photos I took last year when I dressed my friend Sophie up as Blair Waldorf

Laced Up

all photos: vintage lace and denim items

MY FAVOURITE EDITORIAL OF ALL TIME

I'm not sure if this technically qualifies as an editorial considering as it was actually for a calendar. But I'm obsessed with it. I've NEVER seen such amazing photos in my entire life. Completely original, visionary, stunning. Animals and Supermodels (Mariacarla, Isabeli, Lara, Daria, Emanuela, Malgosia) I watched the "making of" video and nearly cried with the beauty of it all. I am happy to share this shoot with you because I believe it needs to be celebrated worldwide.
Ladies and gentlemen....I bring you the 2009 Pirelli Calendar, shot by the genius that is Peter Beard, in Botswana, Africa.
Enjoy.

2nd favourite editorial of all time

UK Vogue. October 2005. Glastonbury. Gemma Ward in her hey-day. Pure magic. This shoot is whimsical, whilst still being rock'n'roll. It's in-your-face, but still soft and mysterious. I think it shows Glastonbury in a whole new light, far from the paparazzi shots of Kate Moss in tiny shorts and muddy gum boots. Somehow, it manages to make a famously-grungey music festival look like a scene straight from a fairytale. And that's why I like it.

***(for those wondering what this is about...I am counting down my top 10 favourite fashion editorials of all time. stay tuned for the next AND FINAL installment.)