Showing posts with label zocalo magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label zocalo magazine. 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



Thursday, July 14, 2011

An affair with the French...

Or rather the French Riviera to be specific....

This post is way overdue! Sooo... after I have my studio some-what back in order and I have come out from under the piles of clothing (21 pieces to be exact), that I styled for this particular show. I have to share with you what I had been working on the last couple months....

The summer runway show took place in late May and was called "Passport." A travel inspired show.  Each Designer or Fashion Stylist, was given the opportunity to create a collection that was inspired by a destination of their choice.

Of course being the nautical and french style nut that I am, my choice was the French Riviera-without hesitation!

There were definitely some amazing pieces in this show! Timeless color palettes of red, white, black & blue, sunny yellow, and stripes were on the brain for days.......Here are some photos from the actual runway.















After all was said and done, I decided these clothes were too much fun to be put away in the archives of runway. Why not pull a few looks to put in an editorial? So here are some beautiful pictures from my nautical fashion spread and some tips on how to pull off this style in chic fashion every summer! You can read "Sail into Summer" here!









*photo: puspa lohmeyer photo assistant: jill lewis fashion styling/ creative director: sydney ballesteros hair/mua: sydney ballesteros location: The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court *Featured in June 2011 Zocalo Magazine
wardrobe: black cat vintage, desert vintage, sydney ballesteros special thanks to kevin lectura, ed smith and jennifer & justin luria



xoxo~Syd




Friday, March 18, 2011

"Flavor of the Southwest"


A recent article I wrote and styled for the Zocalo, our local arts and entertainment magazine!
Doesn't it make you want to take a trip to Tucson and find a squaw skirt?


Zocalo Magazine
Creative Director- Sydney Ballesteros
Fashion Editor/Wardrobe Stylist- Sydney Ballesteros
Photographer- Miguel Herrera
Hair- Sydney Ballesteros
Makeup-Carly Bonar