STYLE: June 2012 Editorial: Summer Hemlines Head in Opposite Directions with Hi-Lo Lengths

      Busy, busy, busy!  That's all I can say about the past couple of months- and to think I wanted this to be a monthly editorial! My schedule - as I'm sure yours is too - is filled with work, Summer activities, errands, outings, and events to the point that I've been slacking in the blog/editorial department.  But we must take the good with the bad.  Hence our theme for this editorial: life's high points and its lows - all the while our fashion focus parallels on the trending "hi-lo" cut that we've been seeing so much of in Summer shirts, skirts and shorts.
     Our featured boutique is one that I've been wanting to work with for a while - Pavement, based in Lawrenceville.  Their selection of hi-lo styled attire and funky, carefree prints in bold unexpected colors, matched our theme perfectly!  We chose the busy streets of the Strip District to shoot.  There, we met a man named Ed who told us his amazing story of the highs and lows of his life.  We were blown away at Ed's story and his positive attitude, so we made Ed a part of our shoot.


                                           ***THIS EDITORIAL IS DEDICATED TO ED***

Ed's Advice: Black Lace Wrap-Ya-$44, Blue High Waisted Shorts-PaulnKC-$42 

The Everyday Crop:  Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Crop Top-PaulnKC- $29, Black High Waisted Shorts-nameless-$46

Sheer Patience: Black Floral Print Linen Shorts-Sans Souci-$34

Blown Off: Sheer Button Down Hi-Lo Ferus Shirtdress-PopMomo-$152

Mixed Pieces: Tau Cropped Tee-Feather-$64, Striped Jersey Hi-Lo Skirt PaulnKC-$44

Street Smarts: Quasar Blazer-Kelly Lane-$198, Lapis Legging-Feral Childe City of New York -$42

Standing Strong: Grey and Blue Striped Dress-Splendid-$98

The Green Light: Green Blazer-Swoon-$98

Second Time Charm: Floral Linen Shorts -$34

DisBanded: Web Banded Top-PaulnKC- $42

Shattered: Grey Mesh Hi-Lo Top-Bobbi Los Angeles-$49

Grey Area: Aztec Cropped Pants-Ella Moss-$138

                                                                            THE TEAM

June 2012 Editorial Team:  Josh Rudy, Michelle Lefevre, and Robert Hester  III

Robert Hester III -Photographer

Robert Hester has been a photographer since 2001.  After his education at CCAC, Robert went to work with CMU Computing Workshop and has also taught a digital photography course in 2003.  Robert is now an independent photographer who loves to shook urban settings, social outings, and of course - fashion! Recently Robert worked on Maniac's Pure White Party, Glitzburgh 2012, and many other Pittsburgh events. I love working with Robert!!!!

Josh Rudy - Makeup Artist

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE MAKEUP ARTIST (and one of my best friends)!!! Josh is a man of many talents, aside from being an amazing makeup artist, he is also a tattoo artist, model scout and clothing stylist. Some of Josh's latest jobs have also been the Maniac Pure White Party and working on Miss Teen Pennsylvania!  

Michelle Lefevre

This is Michelle's first official fashion photoshoot!  And I think she did an amazing job!!  Michelle is one of the most hardworking and fun-loving people I know!  She has an amazing charisma, a creative mind, and is drop-dead gorgeous!!  I look forward to working with Michelle in the near future!


                                                                              The Boutique

Pavement

Since 2006, Pavement has been styling local Pittsburgh girls with their hip, creative, eco-friendly lines and interesting designers.  A very special thank you to  Pavement for allowing us to feature them on our editorial!  Be sure to visit Pavement...they have a little bit of everything!!

Accessories!! 

Shoes!!!