Saturday, December 3, 2011

Wildwood Dancing

 Atomic Warehouse bustier; vintage skirt and belt; cape from Ross; gifted shoes; self-made wreath and earrings; vintage bracelets.
Sorry for the long hiatus between posts! I've been extremely busy this week. To make up for it, I present you with a lovely set of new pictures, taken by my ever so obliging boss. He wanted to get some portrait practice behind the lens and I needed some new blog photos. Isn't he an amazing photographer? This was only the second time he shot me, and they're some of my favorite photos ever to be posted on this blog!
We conducted our little shoot at a local nature reserve called Wildwood Park. The title of the venue coupled with the magical Pre-Raphelite vibe of the pictures immediately sprung to my mind the title of a favorite teen novel, Wildwood Dancing. Set in the vampire-ridden countryside of Romania, the novel is based on the classic faerie-tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses (which happens to be one of my top favorite childhood stories). Instead of my usual warm-toned lighting, I decided to edit them towards a more ghostly, twilighty blue color. Very pleased with the results; it's something I've never really experimented with before!
Hope you're all having a lovely pre-Christmas season!
Mwah! Mwah!
~Hope Adela

119 comments:

Elegance by Elizabeth said...

Beautiful photos Hope! Your hair and shoes look amazing!! As always! = )

XOXO
Elizabeth E.~
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Foodycat said...

Beautiful pictures, and I LOVE the cape!

sacramento said...

Stunning photos, and stunning YOU, my dear Hope.
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ATW said...

simply beautiful!


xxx

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Laura said...

This is so cool! I especially love the shoes (OMG THOSE SHOES), bustier, and flower garland!
- Laura S

Cristina L said...

Wow!! Amazing pics!!


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Nan said...

You look stunning and the professional photographs have added to the theme you have going here.

Virgit said...

wow love How original you are in your style dear love your blog and great style
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Aniik18 said...

just beautiful
I love it!

kiss

Kim said...

Wonderful photos! :)

Katrina said...

The photos are stunning - just like you! Love the whole 'witch' vibe going on!

>'.'<

Alisa said...

Great pictures and a cool outfit! Coincidentally, I've *just* posted a VERY similar outfit. Inspired by vampires and the rest. My pictures aren't as cool though...

Mary Lou said...

wow this pictures are so stunning beautiful i love the contrast of your hair colour and your teint and the flower crown is fabulous
you look like a boho-fairytale princess;) and your skirt is gorgous!
love and kiss,mary

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thomessa said...

These photo's are incredible. I love the atmosphere and the vibe of them. & you look really amazing :)

Zoey H said...

The photography is beautiful! Also, this looks like a lot of fun!

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Sick by Trend said...

I don't have words.. amazing outfit and way of photos :D

xx

Have a great weekend :)

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Mary said...

awesome pictures!

weasel said...

Oh, these photos are amazing!

Justalazymorning said...

gorgeous pics!!
especially the last one!
xoxo

The Foolish Aesthete said...

These are beautiful images, and I love the "Twelve Dancing Princesses"!

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I Art Fashion said...

That cape is so amazing
Great pics

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Inez said...

Beautiful photos.

rebelrousher said...

Lovely skirt! Your outfits are always so lovely :)

xx
Kat
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aki! said...

Beautiful. You look like (and please take this the best way possible) like a witch. Or a cross between a fairy and a witch. Enchanting.

Mary Kaitlin Mullins said...

I like the second to last photo best.

Lynn said...

Beautiful photos! Love your skirt.

xoxo
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Minnie said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!! Wood Nymphs!! Yeaahhh!

Lots of love,
Minnie

Zahara said...

thanks hope:))

wow, girl you have style! gorgeous!

xx
ZR

Satin and Souffles said...

I love your outfit! & these photos are gorgeous! You are stunning :)

Thankyou for the comment :D

Satin&Souffles xx

Under the Fluorescents said...

i really understand the fairytale vibe that is exuded through these shots. I love your style and am so glad you found my blog so I could find yours!

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sara tee said...

those shoes so loooovely. this whole scene looks very brother's grimm chic ;p

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Polka Princess said...

That cape & the woods give such a "li'l red riding hood" feel to the whole shoot......so much so that you almost expect to see the wolf coming out from behind the trees!

Lydia said...

Oooh, now I want to read this book. I love that first photo. You look so woodland-winter-chic.

Vix said...

Fairytale princess! Beautiful pictures and a stunning ensemble. x

Petra said...

I love your eclectic style! Fantastic photos, great accessory finds and styling - awesome blog!

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Maiken said...

thanks for your comment! :)
those photos are wonderful and I really like the colours as well.

Maiken/
Maikeni blogi - part of me

April said...

Love these. You look so pretty! :)

Jen Umm said...

this is incred, love the photos
Great post, thanks for sharing!

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Sara said...

Wow, these are beautiful!

which me will i be today said...

digging the color against the black. love your creativity.
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Emma said...

Beautiful outfit, beautiful photos :-)

Mai said...

Amazing photographs! Love the colors!

Lily said...

I love the lip color! Very pretty.

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Ría said...

Those are greats photos!
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AnnaBananaCupcake said...

These are great photos. You and your boss are very talented. I really like your flower crown!
XOXO

Francesca R said...

OMG! Ir looks like a Vogue editorial!! These pictures are amazingly beautiful!

indie by heart said...

Gorgeous, unique style dear! So lovely, very edgy and romantic at the same time. I like ! ^^

That dress + all the jewellery is just amazing, I love your bold look :)

Thanks so much for stopping by & for your nice comment. Feel free to step into my world anytime again,
xx indie by heart

yiqin; said...

the flowers in your hair is stunning <3

Kitty said...

the colour in these pics is really stunning, in the true sense of the word...and I love those shoes with that skirt! The first side-on pic is my fave.xx.

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cute blog! I’ll follow you!
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Десислава Валентинова said...

beautiful pictures :))

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elpaseodelestilo said...

genial!
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isa telaraña said...

I love the photographs, shoes, cape, wreath and of course the model. Have a nice week!!!

I wish to visit the Atomic Warehouse someday...

The life after said...

Amazing skirt and makeup!

The Life After

Isquisofrenia said...

looks so good just like always

Love Sushi and Fashion said...

Beautiful pictures. You look great! <3<3

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Your hair looks gorgeous... and I would kill for that milky complexion you have. Gorgeous photos!

Andrea said...

very pretty :)

chaoskontrolowany said...

Great photos ;)

Krystal said...

very pretty pictures :)

Jessica said...

Great skirt, you hair look so bold in these pictures!

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ZombieLace said...

The experimentation was a great success! The gothic tone you were going for here is expertly achieved. That story sounds so interesting, I gotta check it out!

Bonnie said...

In love with the skirt. The print is so gorgeous and totally works with the floral crown. I also love that you are wearing a bustier!

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Manuela said...

Acabo de descubrir tu blog y me encanta.
Asi que con tu permiso te sigo desde ya!
Yo soy novata en este mundillo y acabo de inaugurar un blog, me encataria que te pasaras y dejaras tu huellita.
Un besazo
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The Many Colours of Happiness said...

These are the coolest photos!!!! The crown is stunning.

Jade said...

That printed skirt is amazing! My favourite of these pictures is the last one which just shoes the profile of your face. I like how it focuses on your beautiful red hair and the great bright eyeshadow xx

adrielleroyale said...

I. Love. Your. HAIR!! The color play is so fantastic! These are so awesome! :)

Green Tea and Cupcakes said...

Beautiful photos and I love the skirt!

rouli said...

so am in love with u!


u look so pretty and unique!

kiss dear

<3

Audrey Allure said...

Gorgeous photos - love your makeup!

AMINTA said...

Oh Adela!! These images are great, they look like a movie scene.. you look GORGEOUS !!

Filipa said...

beautiful hair color, and that flower crown is adorable :)
great photos sweetie! kisses*

Carmo said...

sublime :)

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Sasha said...

These are wonderful photos. Your shoes and cape are beyond stunning.

Jane said...

I looove the setting of these pictures, you look great! Wildwood Dancing sounds interesting, I'm a sucker for a vampire book, haha.

PennI Pops said...

Hi Hope! Thank you for your gorgeous comment! I love your blog too!!! I have just subscribed! Blessings, Penni xxx

Sara Shoemaker said...

wow. these photos are stunning. YOu know who you look like?? Rogue from the first X Men!! Gorgeous. and this outfit was put together very well I might add. Love all the fun little details!


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hannah said...

obsessing over that skirt! love.

xx

H
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jess said...

I love those shoes.

Teddi said...

hope you & your photos are exquisite definitely like something out of a fairy tale. <3 it!

The Love Hanger said...

These photos are amazing! They do look very ghostly. You skirt is amazing too. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and commenting. :)

Toni

Arielle said...

These photos are dreamy. I love your outfit and your hair looks amazing. I love the color. No wonder these are some of your favorites. You look a lot like Anna Paquin! Def not a bad thing :)

-Arielle
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MrsBitchface said...

amazing pics!!! love them!!!

xo

R.Ivory said...

Thanks for the lovely comment! Nice blog you have here! I love your concept, keep it going! followed!
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Sylvia Thiemi said...

oow I love all your look! truly everything! the skirt, the bracelets, the belt everything! amazing!
xx

My 2 Pesos said...

Amazing photos!! :D

jenny said...

has anyone ever told you you look like anna paquin? haha random i know.

Ready-to-go Ready-to-wear said...

Ohh I have just fallen in love with this post!! Great combination!!;)

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Sarah said...

Such gorgeous gothic photos. I love the wreath! xo

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ediot said...

lovely photos, i adore the headband you have there, it's so nice
hope you're having a wonderful weekend
xx

Violet Dreams said...

Those shoes are to die for
xx
B

Olga said...

wow, i love your hair and your pics :)

Natasha said...

These are so gorgeous and heavenly!

Cee said...

I can't believe how long it's been since I've stopped by your blog, but absence makes the heart grow even fonder (if it's possible.) Your style is always so absolutely unique, and you carry you outfits off with incredible aplomb. I absolutely adore your skirt in these photos which, by the way, are amazing. Your boss is very talented! Hope you're doing well :)
xox,
Cee
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I'm Just Me said...

beautiful photos!!
thnx so much for leaving me a comment :)))
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La Florinata said...

Amazing pictures! You look great! =)

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La Florinata said...

Amazing pictures! You look great! =)

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Erika said...

beautiful pics
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

kiss
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Fashion Infatuation said...

Thanks for your lovely little comment on my blog. I just had a proper look at your blog, and I am so impressed with your work! You look absolutely stunning in all your posts - like a magical fairy from a fairytale :) Beautiful!
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xStroutx said...

these are truly beautiful photos, they have such a strong sense of atmosphere

Pearl Westwood said...

What a great cape, like something out of a fairy tale!

Imogen said...

Incredible photo shoot. I love the skirt and you styled it perfectly. You're very beautiful.

Bad Joan said...

Love these images! That skirt is gorgeous!

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Lady in boho said...

wow gorgeous style!! the cape is amazing!! hope you have a good time this week. Kisses!!!
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Ashley said...

I love your skirt, the colors are amazing. These images are also very well taken.

Ashley
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Tina A said...

Beautiful print on that skirt!!
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Constance said...

Gorgeous photos!

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x

Krista said...

Love you in these pictures, reminds me of the album October Rust by Type O negative.

Martiniss said...

Wonderful photos!! I like your blog very much :)

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Sabrina said...

gorgeous pics!!!compliments!!!

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cool outfit
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xxx

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Jannine said...

i´m sure they´ve told you this before, but you look very much like the actress from xmen. the one that plays "Rogue". pretty cool! this look is lovely. psychedelic-cute!

xxx jannu

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Misseblog said...

Lovely photos :) xx

Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] said...

Wow, love these photos. Like a gothic Little Red Riding Hood. Gorgeous

♥ StylisHedForeVer said...

Such gorgeous shots! Merry Christmas to you too girl...

Anhi said...

thx a lot! wish you a happy new year, too :)
love your pictures ♥

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karensomethingorother said...

I think you're my official 2nd girl crush. Your photos are so fabulous, and your look is so refreshing in its beauty.