Milk Drop by Hana Haley

Finally get to share this photoshoot I did with Hana Haley last August! This was the fourth time I was lucky enough to pose for Hana - and each time I get to see her is even more amazing then the last! These images are incredibly special to me - in-between shots Hana and I exchanged secrets, shared a milkshake, and got slightly lost. It's extremely reaffirming to be able to work with somebody you admire so much, and I feel very fortunate to be able to call her my friend! <3

Be sure to visit Hana's portfolio for more of her dreamy work!

Spooky by Berta Pfirsich for Ruby Star

This August I was reunited with Berta Pfirsich to shoot an editorial wearing Kling clothing for Ruby Star magazine!

I love Berta's work because so much of it looks and feels spontaneous and in the moment - like you are witnessing a private moment between friends! I think Berta has the ability to draw that out of people, she is extremely charming, laid back, and always has a twinkle in her eye - which makes her a joy to work with!

We shot these at her cute apartment (where I met her darling cat Klaus!), a cafe where we ate yogurt parfaits, and in front of a pink house (can I live there please?)!

As you know, I'm pretty smitten with Kling's clothing so it was so much fun to dress up in their upcoming winter collection! I will be sure to let you guys know when it's released - I'm in love with the fluffy pink jumper and navy collar dress! It's also extremely exciting to be published in Ruby Star - a magazine I have admired for the beautiful editorials and amazing photographers they spotlight since I discovered it earlier this year!

You can view the feature online HERE <3 ps, online there was a misprint and the model is listed as somebody else, but I assure you that's me! haha :')

PHOTOGRAHY: Berta Pfirsich
MODEL: Kailey Flyte
CLOTHING: Coming soon to Kling
ACCESORIES: ASOS silver flats, ASOS sunglasses, Hello Holiday gold wedges

Week of Wonders by Hana Haley for Zeum Mag

Early this July, I met Hana Haley, Berta Pfirsich, and fellow Oregonian blogger, Tori Bonaventura in Hana's hometown of Estacada to shoot a photo series inspired by Valerie's Week of Wonders for Zeum Magazine! The location was an idyllic vintage shop sprawled on a very green lot, with butterflies hazily dipping in and out of flowers and overpopulated with beautiful trees - the sun streaming through their leaves and dappling the grounds with sun spots.

Being surrounded by talented, idealistic babes is my definition of the perfect way to spend the day, and the end results are positively dreamy. Check out the full feature on Zeum Magazine HERE ♡

BY HANA
BY BERTA
BEHIND THE SCENES
The photographers: Hana & Berta All together ♡♡♡

Wonderzine x Kailey Flyte by James Fitzgerald III

Late last month, me and an armful of my favorite outfits met James Fitzgerald III in a studio space that is usually reserved for burlesque and dog portraits (!!!) to shoot for Wonderzine, a Russian magazine!

Being chosen to have my style spotlighted by such an interesting website is pretty amazing in itself, made even more incredible by working with such a talented photographer as James Fitzgerald III!

It was the first time I have ever posed in a studio setting, so I was pretty nervous to say the least, but James was very encouraging and patient. I just had to share some of the original text here and favorite outtakes and pictures on Mermaidens - and you can take a look at the full feature here!

"This outfit was inspired by the board game CandyLand. I love graphic, technicolor prints like the cloud design on my purse and shoes by Kling, and my tights remind me of candy cane stripes. My dress has a beautiful frothy lace overlaying three pastel hues - and it is made even more special to me because it was a gift from my friend Marlena."

"In general I am a pretty shy person, and sometimes the idea of calling attention to myself by wearing something a little out of the ordinary is scary. But over the past couple years, I have been learning how to be braver with my sartorial choices and drawing confidence from wearing what I love instead of being preoccupied with fear of judgement. (I do get a lot of disapproving stares from older ladies, though…!)

I am drawn to sheer, light fabrics, so I am smitten with this simple see through blouse. My towering, glittering wedges were a gift from one of my favorite stores - Hello Holiday."

"I was having a really bad day before I opened my mailbox to find a parcel from one of my favorite designers, Samantha Pleet Nestled in-between two of her gorgeous lookbooks and fake flowers, Samantha also had included a piece from her Spring 2014 collection - this crop top! It was a very reaffirming moment to receive such a special gift from a talent I admire so much - it felt like she had shared a little bit of her magic with me. It's kind of cliche, but I can't help but don a flower crown when wearing this piece and pretend I am Persophone, the goddess of spring!"

Animal Cookie Pin by Tiny Tangerines, Cat Mermaid Pin by The Albino Hare, Watermelon Necklace by I Love Crafty, WishCandy Pin, Cotton Candy Necklace by Fatally Feminine Designs, Ice Cream Ring by Tiny Hands Jewelry, Candy Bow by Pop That Cassette, Princess Bubblegum Pin by Mikomi Accessories, Donut Pin by WishCandy, Disney Cinderella Pin and Retro Barbie keychain were gifts.

(If you have any outfit details questions just let me know and I'll reply with the information!)

Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Berta Pfirsich x Hana Haley for Ballad Of... Magazine

Last March, I got a message from photographer Berta Pfirsich asking if I could model Lazy Oaf pieces for Ballad Of… magazine! It sounded like a dream come true, but that month I also found out my grandfather would be having emergency open heart surgery and would be needed at a moments notice. I am forever grateful to Berta for going above and beyond scheduling this shoot around this scary event - and also to the absolutely amazing Hana Haley (who I've had the honor of working with before) for agreeing to do a collaborative shoot with us and driving Berta up to the location!

I met Berta, Hana, and Savannah Jane Bigley at Enchanted Forest - a darling nursery rhyme themed amusement park! Berta is an absolute doll who was even sweeter in person and gave me a big hug the minute we met - she is so incredibly talented and I had such a wonderful time working with her!

BY BERTA:

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And you already know how I feel about actual goddess Hana Haley hehe <3

BY HANA:

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It was so much fun prancing around the misty theme park in Lazy Oaf (which you probably already know, I absolutely l o v e) pieces and alongside such talented babes!

Thank you so much again ladies for making this happen ♡ You can see a very amateurish behind the scenes video I shot that day on my Youtube channel here (Youtube fixed the shakiness of the video but in doing so messed up the text I put on top of it - so apologizes for the jumpy text! Trying to figure out how to fix it hah)!

You can order your copy of Ballad Of… Hardcore Happiness here. Mine is on the way and I am impatiently waiting it's arrival...! <3

Sorry this post is so long eek!

On Kailey: Lazy Oaf "Help Wanted" shirt, American Apparel skirt & socks, ChicWish Creepers
On Savannah: Lazy Oaf Top, American Apparel skirt, her own shoes

On Kailey: Lazy Oaf "Yes!" shirt, MissGuided skirt, ChicWish boots
On Savannah: Lazy Oaf "Pizza My Mind" dress, her own shoes