Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Refinery 29 DC launch party, hosted by Madewell. With such an intimate fashion scene here in Washington, it was great to go to the party and know well over half of the people there. People don't host enough events for us all to get dressed up and have our picture taken at! Though, I can't provide details yet, but that is a problem I plan on personally addressing within the coming months.
But anyway!
The party was filled with a mix of DC fashion scenesters and Refinery 29 fans alike, decked out in their fashionable best. Here's my gripe: a lot of people I see at these parties dress in a sort of cookie-cutter way that I'll call "blogger stylish" without truly expressing a sense of style. Step it up girls, and express an opinion! Go hunt some vintage! Shop at obscure British boutiques online and worry customs will detain your beautiful new Saville-Row blazer! Live a little, and have some fun with you fashion! And live I did; I wore an early 1960's vintage car coat in bright blue and white silk with gold braided trim and gold buttons. Layered with one of my go-to well-tailored red dresses, black tights and a killer pair of pumps, my vintage-meets-power woman look got lots of smiles and snaps. I'll be sure to post photos as they emerge.
But enough about me, this post is for the people!
Here are some snaps of my favorite people, looks, and details from the party. I'll try to ID where I can, but this pile of lady biz cards next to me is sky-high and I need all the help I can get; leave me a comment or tweet @GoKateShoot with your name, link, info, whatever so I can fill in the blanks.
Thanks team. Enjoy
My vintage fashion partner in crime, Elise Peterson of Its Vintage Darling
Shannon, manager of edgy DC salon Immortal Beloved, blogger of the District Darling, and fellow wearer of octopi necklaces!
Andrea Pippins of Fly and her incredible broach
Style consultant Star Flood
A fabulous local jewelry designer
Arm candy on the stylista behind Curious Chase
Mera Anwar, in a skirt of her design for her line Miri
Kristen of Ginger Root Design, a fabulous local designer that repurposes vintage and creates their own vintage-inspired looks
Studded smoking loafers, which you know I've been hyper for for a hot minute
The fabulous Miss Sai of Because I'm Fabulous in all her finest feathered frippery
Kristen of Ginger Root Design hamming it up for my camera
The lovely ladies behind Spicy Candy DC; love the fall-ready burgandy lipstick
One of the jewelry designers who presents her stuff (she's wearing it, check it out!) at Ginger Root Design
Miss Elise Peterson's fabulous vintage cube ring
Jason of IPO Clothing Co. wearing one of their shirts and amazing feather necklaces
Miss Shannon of Immortal Beloved; I love her half horned-rim glasses and hair color. Not to mention I'm a fan of ladies who join me in pulling out and pulling off the powerful red lip.
Interesting contrast between Shannon's open-backed shirt and feminine rose tattoo
Kind husbands and boyfriends came and entertained the kids; and what stylish gentlemen they are!
DC vintage fashion icon Stephanie Mills
Love Stephanie's two-tone manicure
Make-up guru Michelle, totally pulling off yellow lipstick
I love Kimee's dark and mysterious dark and lipstick, so perfect for fall!
6 comments:
great statement about stepping up the style. And really lovely, detailed photos. It was nice to meet you last night!
great shots!! the event was lots of fun. i am glad to see your work, as i am always in need of photography.
best, jane
www.janepopejewelry.com
such great pics! the event was awesome! love the pic if the dad and kids.
http://highfashion4less.com
Your photos are wonderful!! I remember seeing you there last night, we didn't meet but you looked beautiful :)
Amazing photos kate!! Thanks for the link back as well. I need to know what camera you are using! Its really great! Please dm me on twitter! xoxo
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Thank you for the comments!
I'll tell you what the photographer I worked under in Barcelona told me: you take the picture, not the camera. You can do a lot with a little bit of camera, a good photograph is much more about composition and light then what technology you use to capture it. Just get out there and shoot, and study professional photographers work that you love, if you are so inclined! When is the last time your oven cooked a delicious dinner?
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