Bohemian chic at the beach: A flapper girl in the making

Lido Beach Long Island

On a splendid day of October, about a month ago, photographer Gavin Jaymes suggested we do a shoot at the beach, to which I gladly accepted; I love to be by the water, regardless of the season. It gives me peace, and fills me with energy and inspiration. It was our second time working together, after the incredible shoot in Brooklyn and Coney Island. That particular day, I felt somewhat bohemian and so, my outfit turned out to be bohemian chic, … [Read more...]

Throwback to the 1960s: Brooklyn and Coney Island

1960s Williamsburg NY waterfront

In an homage to the 1960s and the era of Jean Shrimpton and David Bailey in We'll Take Manhattan - the duo that created the legendary 1962 images for Vogue - New Zealand's photographer Gavin Jaymes and I set out to shoot on the streets of New York, on a murky fall day. Building on our own interpretation of the past era in modern-day NY, we chose the stunning waterfront in Williamsburg, and the iconic Coney Island. Although a far cry of what it … [Read more...]

An afternoon in Central Park

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I wore a Hemant & Nandita skirt, an American Apparel top and Aldo platform shoes. Styling and photography by Anne Raft. Like me on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter. Follow me on Bloglovin’ … [Read more...]

Feeling summery in Central Park

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Usually by the time October comes, fall has steadily settled in; not this October. Equipped with a tremendous good mood and a suitcase of bright colored outfits, the lovely Anne Raft and I set out to Central Park, for a summer inspired shoot. We were blessed with a splendid day- not too chilly, not too warm either. For this look, I wore a a Hemant & Nandita dress and Steve Madden shoes. Styled and shot by Anne Raft. Like me … [Read more...]

Blast from the past: the Katie Holmes bob

Katie Holmes bob

2008 hit me with the burning desire to cut all of my hair. Since bobs - in particular the Katie Holmes bob - were so popular, I decided to go for it. I loved it for about two weeks, after which I absolutely hated it for the remaining two years it took to grow back :) Each time I look at the pictures now, I kind of wish I had short hair again. What do you think? Are you for long or short hair? … [Read more...]