Showing posts with label The Arizona Inn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Arizona Inn. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2012

A Technicolor Summer

Lets take it back to the glamour of synchronized swimmers, graceful swimsuits and million dollar mermaids! This is the latest piece that I directed and styled for the Zocalo Magazine in Tucson, Arizona. The article will be published in the July 2012 Issue.

 "Old Hollywood Awaits" by Sydney Ballesteros

The glamour that once was, is actually right under our noses.....
"When you are within the private walls of The Arizona Inn, you feel like you stepped into the screen of a technicolor film. Complete with lush gardens, charming vintage patio furniture, bright sunshine, sophistication, and that quiet peace that only the desert can provide."
~Sydney Ballesteros

The resurface of the flattering vintage bathing suit styles from the 1950s in modern fashion, not only makes my grandmother proud, but apparently designers like Miuccia Prada and Dolce & Gabbana have the soft spot for the look too {as we saw homage to the timeless suit, strut down the spring 2012 runways and in magazine editorials over and over again} .


P.S- Who said that you can't play croquet in your bathing suit?


Credits:
Photography: fotovitamina
Publication: Zocalo Magazine
Creative Director & Fashion Stylist: Sydney Ballesteros
Producer: Demion Clinco, Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation
Makeup: Tangie Duffey
Models: Aimee C., Ana Victoria Contreras and Ben Ryan
Wardrobe: Black Cat Vintage, Desert Vintage 
Location: Arizona Inn-Tucson, AZ






*These photographs are part of a 2013 twelve month calendar series, that was documented for the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. The calendar will display the art of mixing historic Tucson landmarks and buildings with locally sourced vintage fashion and will be available for sale in the early fall of 2012.

Please kindly ask for permission to use photos and credit back properly!
Thank you ~Syd



Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Come Stay out West in Vintage Luxury!! (1of4)

Welcome to my Tuesday blog entry!

This will be the first of four entries that I have complied to showcase places to stay in Tucson Arizona, that are boasting with Southwest Vintage charm, History and Luxury. So pack your bags and head out West! Your peek into Vintage Tucson is waiting........

The first one on my list is definatley the beautiful Arizona Inn. Built in 1930 by Isabella Greenway (Arizona's first Congresswomen). The Arizona Inn is known for it's lovely 1930's Vintage Arizona charm, glamour and Old Hollywood Star worthy treatment. You will be surrounded by Vintage Spanish Architecture and decor, as well as 14 acres of lush gardens, tranquil fountains, and an impeccably maintained lawn. For a moment you feel like you have stepped into the walls of a past era of glamour and grace.

Flourishing with both serenity and Western elegance. The Arizona Inn is best remembered for a little luxurious relaxation, History and privacy in the Arizona sunshine. The Arizona Inn is also proud to be on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. Known for it's period significance between 1925 and 1949. The Chicago Tribune has called the Arizona Inn; "The Great Dame of Tucson Hotels, simply the Best Place in Town!" It has also been said that many Old Hollywood Gents and Dames themselves, have enjoyed soaking up the peaceful Southwest while staying at The Arizona Inn; to include the company of Bogie and Bing! (Humphrey Bogart & Bing Crosby) It is a must while you are headed out West to pay a visit to this amazing and charming oasis! Here are a few pictures just to give you an idea of the lovely Southwest Vintage charm that awaits your stay! I myself have had the privilege of staying at the Arizona Inn a few times. I have also included a few pictures of my moments pretending I took a step back into that glamorous and gracious time!









Outside the walls of The Arizona Inn!

Resting in the one of the lush gardens at The Arizona Inn!

The Arizona sun shines bright into the Vintage patio!

A Rising Starlets stay on location In Arizona!


Me and my Vintage gal pals Jennifer and Ashley in the Audubon Bar at The Arizona Inn! We felt like we were on the set of Casablanca in 1942!