School Assignment Photos - the Last of Last Semester

I just realized that I never did show you these shots. 
I miss school this semester.  Having a class is more fun.  Hopefully I can take one in the spring semester.
Anywho - this was my final assignment for Product Photography Part 1.   We were to create a small collection of images that were thematically cohesive.  

I asked my prof about either shooting beauty products or doing a mini editorial about accessories.   He said "Why not both?" Ok then. 
Imagine these images in a magazine - with titles and copy.   A future class of mine will be design based ;)

This is my take on a Covergirl style ad.  Clean, bright, and possibly an ad for lip gloss or foundation. 

We tried shooting some images with her holding the lip gloss tube, and wow - new respect for hand models who know how to not look awkward!

These next 3 are my accessory story.  The Golden Era or something of the like - about wearing grandma's vintage jewelry/thrifting/vintage inspired accessories for this holiday season. 

 Which brush is best?  Intro to make-up brushes and how to use them.

Winterlicious.  This season's hottest lip colours will keep the chill away. 

It was tricky to shoot, but a lot of fun to smash old lipsticks and use paintbrushes with them to do this. 

Lastly,  The Daily Dozen.   The top 12 everyday beauty products.    Imagine a full magazine page - the white area filled with the article text.  I wear most of these everyday.

Hope you enjoyed the peek! 
When was the last time you took a class?  Do you miss it?

Smiles this week.

The coolest things on the internet this week.

I challenge you to not smile while watching this silly remix of Yelle.   The around the world dance moves are awesome.

How adorable is this vase?! The person who designed this gets an A+.

I've also fallen for the art of Matte Stephens on his blog.  He has an etsy shop too.

One more video - a brilliant poem about loving girls who read.

And lastly, a little early February romance.   Engagement photos from a photobooth proposal. Blogged over at http://www.angelaandithyle.com.

Oh and p.s.!  My friend Barbara is hosting a February photo challenge on her blog.  It's not too late to join if you'd like! I'll post my challenge pics at the end of each week.
http://barbarakowalskiphoto.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/the-february-photo-a-day-challenge/ 

Happy Superbowl Eve!

2012: The year of the Dirty 30.

It's official.  2012 is the year in which 80% of my friends turn 30. 
Everyone I grew up with - friends from elementary school, high school, college.  (Me too. )

It's daunting, 30, for some reason.   Growing up in the 80's I had a much different picture of where I would be at 30.  Not that I dislike where I am now at all, but when I think about my mom turning 30 and already having 3 kids, sometimes that clock gives a little tick ;)

At least the fun part of this year will be a lot of parties.  The first of them was this past weekend, a surprise party 3 weeks late for D.  Here are a few fave pics. 

First off - check out the view from their condo! My city <3

The 'cake' was a pile of persians - which are unique to Thunder Bay, and were flown in as a surprise with D's sister.  I should dedicate a post to those desserts soon - I need to crack the recipe. 

Think cinnamon bun/donut with raspberry frosting....

If you talk behind the glass no one will know.  ;)

Happy Birthday D!

How old are you and your friends turning this year? 
Does 30 seem daunting to you?

Vintage Hat Love. Bring Hats Back.

 You may or may not already know how much I love vintage hats.  

This morning I had some spare time to browse Etsy's lovely listings and these are my favourites at the moment.   If I had to just pick one, I think it's the first green one, in the top left corner.

 Which would you choose?

Also, I got my hair done again last week and I've been wearing this green vintage hat a lot this winter.  So here's a snap of that. 

 I saw this picture and was amazed at how the light fixture in our dining room doesn't look half bad.  I hate it in person.  Ahhh there's nothing that can't look good out of focus ;)
How's your week so far?