Golden Garbs- Vision of a Senorita

My long love for the beauty of Mexican and Spanish culture and calendar girls, inspired me to take these pictures yesterday. I was already dressed for the occasion, as this is what I chose to wear to my Father's induction celebration, into the Tucson Musicians Museum, Hall of Fame. What inspired me even more to snap a photo, was the beautiful vision I saw as I stepped out onto the patio for some fresh air. The event took place at the beautiful and luxurious J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort.

If you ever plan to motor west, I suggest you visit this amazing resort. Nestled away from the city and at the foot of the Tucson Mountains. The warm open sky, thousands of saguaro cactus standing still in the breeze, and a backdrop view of panoramic mountains is worth the trip alone. A breathtaking view worthy of it's own linen postcard. This vision is what inspired me to artistically match my dress to the scene, and strike a pose deserving of a vintage Mexican calender girl. This is what I came up with.......

Wardrobe:

vintage 1930's dress: buffalo exchange

1930s inspired black t-strap shoes: mervyn's (3 years ago)

vintage red floral celluloid screw-back earrings: desert vintage

finger-waves and white gardenia hair clip

A few photos from my Dad's award ceremony.....

It was a nice day for us, and my Dad felt very honored to be recognized in the local musical community. I really hope that as Romeo was sitting there watching, and listening to all the great musical talent in the room. He also felt inspired to continue the music gene. His bank breaking drum lessons are worth the chance!

~Syd

The Queen of the Desert!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

It's the Golden Girl of the West!

Last week, I had a photo shoot with the fabulous crew of Skwid Inc. Photography. I have just received a few of the Desert Spanish Senorita images we shot. You are first to see a sneak peak into the series and life of "The Queen of the Desert!"

xoxo,

Syd Divine

The rest of the images, must be unseen and unpublished for a future feature in a fantastic publication! Shh! it's a secret! "I won't tell, that would be cheating!" quote: Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, ha! ha! ha! sorry I thought that was funny, and I was just humoring myself. You will just have to wait and see.....but you will be the first to know I promise!!

Espana Collection

Good Morning,

Just thought I would share the news!

As I headed out to the local beauty supply store yesterday. I was so thrilled to discover that the fabulous O.P.I. nail posh company had just released a new collection for fall called the Colleccion de Espana!

OPI ESPAÑA COLLECTION

NATIONAL RELEASE DATE AUG. 5, 2009... NOW SHIPPING!!

Dark and mysterious with fiery passion, the latest collection from OPI celebrates the drama of Flamenco, the excitement of the bull fight and the beauty of a country rich in art and culture. In the evening, plazas fill with Spanish beauties to see and be seen, stopping at outdoor café’s to share the Tapas and Sangria. It captures the warmth and complexity of Spain from Barcelona to Madrid to Seville.

Check out all the colors and amazing Spanish inspired promotion material at the O.P.I website! http://www.opi.com

I couldn't resist owning a piece of this collection. I purchased the color Bullish on O.P.I! E-52 on this display, a real Senorita Red! and Manicurist of Seville #E-49 will be the next purchase!

So to coincide with the release of the Espana Collection! I received the rest of my photos from my Senorita shoot! So here they are.....

I hope you are all enjoying this Tuesday morning!

XOXO,
Syd

Senorita Photo Shoot Inspiration!

Good Evening All,

As I am counting the days until I leave town. I have been preparing and packing suitcases, cleaning house and tying up loose ends. I thought I would take a minute to sit down and share some of my inspiration photos for my upcoming shoot I have planned. I am so excited about this shoot because it really hits home for me. I will keep my outfits for the photo shoot a surprise until the final product has been produced.

Here is an idea of the Spanish Senorita look I hope to capture myself. These beautiful women are so colorful and inspiring to me!! Susana from Vestige Photography is amazing with a camera! We are planning on shooting down in the Old Town San Diego area. This shoot is just one style in the Vintage Western Life series I have planned. My next focus is on 1940's Cowgirls. I hope these inspiration images will capture your heart as well. I can't wait to share them with you all......

XOXO,

Syd Divine
"The Golden Girl of the West"

A 1940's ad for Huaraches sandals!

I saw these 1940's Moccasin's on Ebay a few months back. They were not my size, my oh my goodness I wish they were. I would buy them in a heartbeat!! Who ever purchased them is a lucky duck.......