Vintage Vegas

Last month we packed up the crew and headed out to Las Vegas Nevada, to shoot the first editorial of Spring 2013 for Black Cat Vintage. Spending time in Vegas, means 1960s Ginger McKenna style. There really is no other way.

Vegas craves the glamour of its vintage past, when extravagance and mystery made Sin City--and its women--notorious. White fringe, metallic brocade and electric colors made rooms stand still in a city that never stopped moving.

This is our love story to vintage Vegas.  And for our "Ginger," love costs money.

Viva Las Vegas.

~Sydney Ballesteros


credits:
creative director + stylist: sydney ballesteros | photography: stacia lugo | model: paige pacheco {ford/rba} | makeup: tangie duffey | hair: raul mendoza | wardrobe: black cat vintage| shot on location in las vegas, nevada.

Military Mix

Touches of gold and leopard, on a military inspired coat.

photos: puspa lohmeyer

jacket: vintage sixties | belt: target | purse: zac posen (old) from BCV | booties: dillards (old)

xo~syd

Simply Mod

Since we have been on the subject of mod lately….. I just have to share with you, this favorite little vintage dress of mine! Really, all I need are the sleeves on this dress and nothing else.

photos | puspa lohmeyer

dress | vintage sixties, boots | nordstroms 

xo~syd

a funny hat

This quirky little hat of mine, finally got some play time.

photos by puspa lohmeyer

hat: vintage sixties | navy wool cape: vintage sixties | red booties: nordstroms

xo~syd

mod for matchbook

I am so thrilled to share with you the most recent editorial, that myself and talented crew of artists contributed to the lovely pages of Matchbook Magazine. I present to you Doll Face, a mod inspired fashion story. You can view the full story on pages 43-59 of this charming glossy!

Creative Director + Stylist: Sydney Ballesteros | Creative Direction + Photography: Puspa Lohmeyer | Model: Jessaca Haag | Makeup: Tangie Duffey | Hair: Raul Mendoza

in the mood for mod...

Black and white, simple and mod, comfortable and warm.

That was my outfit for the day, as we explored the town of Prescott, AZ.  On a location shoot for the December issue of Black Cat Vintage (stay tuned...). Before we left, we decided to mix a little work with play and head out for a bite to eat, and a visit to the local antique stores. I love exploring other towns, and whenever I have the chance, it is a must that I come back home with a little treasure (or two) from a local shop. 

Here is what I wore, as we strolled around the quaint little northern Arizona town of Prescott. The golden leaves were falling off the trees and the air outside, was brisk and chilly- perfect!

cream leather mini dress: vintage {buffalo exchange}

black turtleneck + sweater tights: target

cream mary jane strap heels: vintage sixties {black cat vintage}

xo~syd

if the red shoe fits…...

As I’m sure I have mentioned here before, and probably too many times to count. The beret is one of my favorite hats to wear. I am also happy to report that I broke out my new Mary Janes, from Modcloth. They are the perfectly red and ladylike.

houndstooth pattern dress: vintage sixties

black tights: h+m

red shoes: modcloth

purse: vintage fifties

watch: timex

beret: h+m

pink + grey

The weather is starting to change around these parts, and it actually feels like a crisp fall air, in the early mornings! You know, any excuse to break out with my tights and winter dresses :)

A mix up of pink + grey sounds good to me.

dress | vintage {sixties}
grey trurtleneck | target
grey tights | h+m
shoes | nordstroms
tapestry bag | vintage {fifties}
earrings | vintage {fifties}
nail polish | essie fall collection {miss fancy pants}
lipstick | mac {pink nouveau}

xo~syd

The Collections | Spring 2013 {Part One}

Inspiration taken from the sixties was alive, well and abound on the runways this year. From Dolce and Gabbana to Lauren Moffatt and everything in between. All I can say is, my eyes were bigger than my head and I could hardly contain myself with delight! It was in complete eye candy heaven!  I thought that I would share a few of my favorite visuals from some of my beloved designers. I can’t wait to see these pieces painted in artful spring style editorials. I introduce part one of my favorite collections...

Dolce & Gabbana

Can you say Brigitte Bardot? Or French Riviera chic, circa 1960s.

Moschino

All I could think of was, Audrey Hepburn in “How to Steal a Million!”

Burberry Prorsum

Chic and classic tailoring done right, with beautiful bright colors.

Oscar De La Renta

What else is there to say? Beautiful details, elegant and always ladylike.

Kate Spade

The new Mod.

Alice + Olivia

A little bit fifties, a little bit sixties. Done right with a colorful primary color palette.

J. Crew

Pretty and Polished.

Stay tuned for the second part!

xo~syd