We woke up super early, 5am and got ready. Our model got there a little after 6am and we set to work. What was missing was some light, so we waited for our sunrise, which was a little after 7am.
The first 3 looks were shot in South Beach right next to our hotel. Bright color bathing suits with some chunky jewelry. The concept was to portray a sexy, alluring, and saturated swimwear shot by the water. The waves were harsh in the morning and I could see how they were pushing away at Julia, Anetta, and Amanda.....yet they were still able to pull it off.
The remaining looks were shot @ Key Biscayne where we were able to achieve more of a glamorous and exciting story by the rocks, the bricks, the dunes, and the challenging palm tree. For this shoot, I pulled from Caffe, Jantzen, Pono, Ports 1961, Oliver Peoples and many more. We achieved what we wanted, a warm, tropic and spicy story......and its something I can't wait to share with you all!
Anyway, we were done by 11am, and we headed back to our hotel but made a quick stop at "La Sandwicherie" where we enjoyed some great sandwiches and smoothies. We headed back to the hotel just in time to pack, while Julia and Anetta enjoyed their last moments by the beach.
After checking out, I met with my Englishman friend for a late lunch at The Raleigh Hotel. It was great, I had a wonderful time. I must admit, I really love this hotel, there is this beautiful British East India feel of energy that exists there. The hotel has a beautiful garden where the restaurant is, a lobby with iconic photographs on the wall and a dreamy like poolside. I was very inspired and it was definitely the right way to spend my last few moments in Miami.....
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Key Biscayne and shoot preparations--Day 3
Besides going to the beach for our morning swim and sun and enjoying a beautiful breakfast of crepes at the favorite "A la folie" restaurant, today was all about location scouting and preparing for tomorrow's shoot.
Since Anetta was working the shows, Julia and I went to check out our options for locations. A friend drove us out to Key Biscayne, which was about a 45 minute drive away from South Beach. The place had a very tropical feel with rocks, dunes, palm trees, lighthouse, and clear waters.
After confirming our bearings, we headed back to the hotel where we went through our looks and had an early night. After all, our matinal call time was 6am and we had to be up by 5am.
Since Anetta was working the shows, Julia and I went to check out our options for locations. A friend drove us out to Key Biscayne, which was about a 45 minute drive away from South Beach. The place had a very tropical feel with rocks, dunes, palm trees, lighthouse, and clear waters.
After confirming our bearings, we headed back to the hotel where we went through our looks and had an early night. After all, our matinal call time was 6am and we had to be up by 5am.
Friday, July 17, 2009
South Beach--Day 2
The morning started with all of us waking up and heading to our go-see appointments with some model agencies. We went to Next Models where we met up with Ron Gerard, an agent who showed us some of the girls. Although it was a bit of a challenge to find the perfect model due to the shows, we managed to find an awesome girl with an edge, Amanda Pizziconi, whom we chose for our shoot.
We then set off for a late brunch and then back to the hotel for a nap before hitting the shows. This evening is the True Religion swimwear show and I was highly looking forward to it. Julia and I got there and had second row seats, right behind Jeffrey Lubell. The show was brilliant, and by far, one of my favorites. Swimwear was made up of seersucker plaids and ginghams, as well as lycra denims. Backless shortsuits and hippie like inspired pieces with divine jewelry for women and simple solid patterns and prints for men. Music from the Jackson 5's to The Doors and Van Halen blasted the runway, it was a real work of entertainment!
The following show was the Red Carter swimwear, although we watched at through the big screen due to the tent hitting its full capacity and could not host several of their guests. Oh well, it was still just as lovely sitting by the poolside of the Raleigh with Julia and snapping away. We also visited Anetta who was working backstage of the shows where the press was pushing away for their coverages and stories.
The night continued with some more after parties and then hanging out on the strip where we came across this guy who had a white rat!!!! I freaked out, but Julia happily played around with it, Sophia was her name. We then went back to our room and called it a night!
We then set off for a late brunch and then back to the hotel for a nap before hitting the shows. This evening is the True Religion swimwear show and I was highly looking forward to it. Julia and I got there and had second row seats, right behind Jeffrey Lubell. The show was brilliant, and by far, one of my favorites. Swimwear was made up of seersucker plaids and ginghams, as well as lycra denims. Backless shortsuits and hippie like inspired pieces with divine jewelry for women and simple solid patterns and prints for men. Music from the Jackson 5's to The Doors and Van Halen blasted the runway, it was a real work of entertainment!
The following show was the Red Carter swimwear, although we watched at through the big screen due to the tent hitting its full capacity and could not host several of their guests. Oh well, it was still just as lovely sitting by the poolside of the Raleigh with Julia and snapping away. We also visited Anetta who was working backstage of the shows where the press was pushing away for their coverages and stories.
The night continued with some more after parties and then hanging out on the strip where we came across this guy who had a white rat!!!! I freaked out, but Julia happily played around with it, Sophia was her name. We then went back to our room and called it a night!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Arrival @ South Beach & Day 1
Arrived at Miami late last night along with Julia and Anetta. We checked into our hotel, and what a convenient location....right in the heart of South Beach on 18th street and Collins Avenue. We were next to the tents where all the fashion week shows were being held. Also, a walking distance to the beach, the Delano, and the Raleigh...what a treat! We grabbed some tapas at this Argentinian spot called Maya, where an unexpected entertainment awaited by a homeless old man! We then headed back to our room and crashed.
I got up early this morning and headed to the beach with the girls. It was quite refreshing and extremely hot, but overall enjoyable. We then met up with one of Anetta's friends for brunch. Of course I suggested one of my favorite places that I hit the last time I was here, a french bistro called "A la folie"....thanks to my girl Rabah who took me there the last time I was here. We all had an awesome meal and headed back the hotel.
Today is also the first day of the runway shows. Anetta is working backstage with the makeup team throughout most of the shows. I got invitations to the Caffe swimwear show and we made our way there. While hanging out by the pool area right before the show started, I saw Dina Manzo from the Real Housewives of New Jersey with a group of her friends, she was the celebrity guest for the show. And coincidentally, I also ran into this Englishman I had met last year and we recognized each other....small world I guess. Julia and I had second row seats at the show. The Caffe swimwear line was colorful, flirty, with sexy silhouettes. It was fresh and eyecatching for sure. Models were tanned all the way. After the shows, we had dinner at Gloria Estefan's famous Cuban restaurant, Larios. The rest of the night turned into after party hopping from the Gansevoort Hotel to other South Beach "It" spots.
More to come!
I got up early this morning and headed to the beach with the girls. It was quite refreshing and extremely hot, but overall enjoyable. We then met up with one of Anetta's friends for brunch. Of course I suggested one of my favorite places that I hit the last time I was here, a french bistro called "A la folie"....thanks to my girl Rabah who took me there the last time I was here. We all had an awesome meal and headed back the hotel.
Today is also the first day of the runway shows. Anetta is working backstage with the makeup team throughout most of the shows. I got invitations to the Caffe swimwear show and we made our way there. While hanging out by the pool area right before the show started, I saw Dina Manzo from the Real Housewives of New Jersey with a group of her friends, she was the celebrity guest for the show. And coincidentally, I also ran into this Englishman I had met last year and we recognized each other....small world I guess. Julia and I had second row seats at the show. The Caffe swimwear line was colorful, flirty, with sexy silhouettes. It was fresh and eyecatching for sure. Models were tanned all the way. After the shows, we had dinner at Gloria Estefan's famous Cuban restaurant, Larios. The rest of the night turned into after party hopping from the Gansevoort Hotel to other South Beach "It" spots.
More to come!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Miami!!!
I'll be in Miami from tonight through Sunday for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim. Also, I'll be shooting out there and networking around. It should be fun and interesting. Will keep you all posted with pics and details of the event.
See you soon!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Clutch Magazine article....
I apologize for not posting for a while, just needed the break, and now I'm back in action. To start off, here is an interview with me that has been featured in Clutch Magazine by Kristina Williams....I am super excited about it....
http://stylistic.clutchmagonline.com/2009/07/stylist-diaries-dina-yassin/
Enjoy!
http://stylistic.clutchmagonline.com/2009/07/stylist-diaries-dina-yassin/
Enjoy!
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