Before the Tide Comes

I'm a sucker for black and white (so is everybody else, I think), but these are just exquisite. The dark hair and harsh/beautiful makeup against the soft seaside backdrop makes for a beautiful contrast. And the shiny, almost overpowering black leather the model wears reminds me of a sad but strong animal covered in slick oil on the beach. It could be a tragic editorial, but the composition of the photos and the models fierce photos add spark to the stark photos.

Photographer - Zhang Jingna
Model - Denise of Photogenics
Stylist - Mildred von Hildegard
Hair – Chloe Doan & Kelsey Petersen
Makeup – Angela Peralta
Photographer’s Assistant – Conan Thai

Fall Style Self-Portraits

Wearing a Levi's denim vest with an American Apparel ribbed tank, F21 maxi skirt, and flats from Target.

Wearing a F21 sheer oversized army blouse paired with a hand-me-down belt from my mother, DIY black denim cutoffs, and Nine West American Vintage Collection combat boots.

Wearing an American Apparel cropped tank in Oyster Piqué with Ecoté leopard print culottes, paired with black moto heeled ankel boots, a vintage silver necklace courtesy of my grandmother's extensive costume jewelry collection, and a black leather woven belt.

Wearing a vintage Ralph Lauren denim shirt over a black lace bodysuit and size XL J. Crew cotton slip. Paired with black knee high socks, Nine West American Vintage Collection combat boots, and a knit flower headband.

Wearing an American Apparel cropped tank in Oyster Piqué over a tiger-print Akira bandeau bra and paired with a F21 maxi skirt, heeled moto ankle boots, and an Aztec-inspired F21 necklace.

Wearing an F21 sheer oversized army blouse with Ecoté leopard print culottes, black thigh high socks, and heeled moto ankle boots.