Favorite Finds: Ella-Rue

Thursday, October 31, 2013


Today's outfit was inspired by the color orange. Everything is vintage or consignment from Ella-Rue. Which means the pieces are one of a kind. I just love fall colors and shades of neutrals with oranges. Happy Halloween!  - Ari

1. Ella-Rue Bangles (rose gold and silver)
2. Vintage Orange Hat
3. Vintage Hermes Scarf
4. Vintage Lace Top
5. Previously Loved Jimmy Choo Heels
6. Previously Loved Ralph Lauren Riding Pants 

All from Ella-Rue!



from the water

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

"from the water" mostly B&W fine art series

She dipped below the surface, moving her arms like angel wings: thinking, wondering, and exploring the water; milky with dissolving soap. Sometimes when I see her, I don't know if I'm watching her or myself, as I can remember flashes of my little body so similar to hers. Each expression was honest, she has no reason to take notice of me when she's pretending to be a mermaid or a bathtub sailor. She is a creature, mysterious yet familiar. This is our routine, taking baths, me sitting on the side somewhere scrolling my phone listening to her made-up songs. But this particular evening I watched her, as she felt the movement in her hair half-deluged, a silent dance of thoughts and wiggles. I remember I too like to fall below the surface and feel my hair move in swirls around my head; holding my breath and pretending the world above doesn't exist. She is too young to have such thoughts, but I think we both understand the beauty of submergence. We are from the water, and sometimes I forget when there is nowhere else to go, to return to it.

I lifted her out of the bathtub, shivering, wrapping her in a towel to carry her upstairs... and later I thought...

"I'll return to the water and let you hold me down until I'm clean, and when I get up: naked, refreshed, and new, I'll believe again."

Favorite Finds: Happy October

Monday, October 21, 2013

1. Dean & Ozzy Super-Slouchy Beanie $24



4. Zara Hooded Wool Coat $139 

5. Vans Deana Backpack $67.50
http://www.asos.com/Vans/Vans-Deana-Backpack/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3019430&cid=8730&Rf946=2297&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Grey

Fall is by far my favorite season. I love hats, scarves, chilly mornings, leaves changing colors... But I especially love coats- they are my favorite thing ever. This season Zara has some amazing coats. These two really stood out to me- one is more everyday but has a bit of edge with the quilted sleeves, and the other one is so elegant to dress up but you can still be cozy in it. I have recently developed an obsession with backpacks- maybe it's because I can fit my camera plus all of the other things I would carry in a handbag inside. These two backpacks- the quilted black and the simple grey- are just awesome for everyday to carry if you want to replace your handbag with something else. And last but not least, the black, slouchy beanie which is a staple in my fall wardrobe.

Happy October! - Ari

waiting.

Saturday, October 19, 2013


Little Bird

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

My daughter's best friend, Sparrow is having her third & final open heart surgery tomorrow. If you are interested in helping check out the link below. We love you little bird.




Flagship, "Break the Sky" Behind the Scenes

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

It's so exciting to see a body of work come together. Flagship just released a beautiful new album along with this music video that the Calnin brothers produced, here's a little look behind the scenes of this shoot that I photographed. Seriously, I love this band.

DIRECTOR | Calnin Bros
DP | Adam Hobbs
ART DIRECTOR | Eric Hurtgen
COOR PRO | Misty Arnold
MAKE-UP | Renee Goodwin Heroy
STYLIST | Cigi Guz
COLOR | Jacob Lewis
GIRL | Megan Scott
AC | Zach Whiteside
STEADICAM | Collin Scouten
GAFFER | Alan Pickelsimer
PA | Mat Clum, Scott Jones, Angie Synan, Kendra Sands
PHOTOGRAPHER I Anna Naphtali
CLIENT | Bright Antenna Records
flagshipmusic.com