1.30.2015

constellations

1.30.2015
Well I finally found a blog layout I really love. For a while I was entertaining the idea that I would design my own, but no I do not have the patience for that. But I really love this one. I want a clean space for images and thoughts. I want to start writing more. Talk about art and film and fashion instead of just visually showing what interests me. Time to use your words, Jenna. These are some self-portraits I recently took. Naturally, I needed some moons and stars.
I've been trying to figure out why I photograph myself and my friends in veils so often. Then I found this quote on Vogue's facebook: "What is the appeal of a veil? 'It turns a pretty woman,' Vogue wrote in 1917, 'into a siren.'" And there ya go. I love the mystery and the transformative nature of just one sheer piece of fabric over my face. It's like a superhero's mask, but I still wanna show off my rad makeup, duh. 
xx

8 comments :

  1. These shots are absolutely gorgeous, and the moon and stars imagery is so beautiful! I love the quote from Vogue too, very appropriate.

    Tessa at Bramble & Thorn

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  2. These are reminiscent of some of the great photographers of the 20th century, awesome work.

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  3. These are beautiful. I think veils add a mysterious vibe to a woman, and it makes her more interesting.

    Life With Antlers

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  4. That quote gave me goosebumps because your pictures are so pretty and thinking about those words with your photos just made my heart flutter!!! I love your work so much. And the new design is lovely of course. xxx

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  5. ooh, i'm really liking the new layout. and these photos are gorgeous. i love that vogue quote and think a veil really can add such a layer of mystery to someone and their outfit! kind of makes someone not as available as well, by literally adding a screen between the person and the rest of the world, you know? xx

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  6. I read the exact same article in Vogue and that one quote got stuck in my head immediately!
    I'm so glad that you like my blog and have linked yours in a comment. Really love it.
    x

    www.josephineteresa.com

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