Lost orphan

The spooky spirit of Halloween swept over me about a week ago, when an idea for a photograph came to my mind. The very first concept was a simple, upstanding pose with an animal-shaped mask put on, in a forest corridor or deserted road after dark, like the one seen in The Strangers (2008). I didn't find anything interesting to buy, so I started to think about more available item - a plain, theatrical mask, which I find even more creepy. However, then all of a sudden, I brought to my mind Spanish film, The Orphanage (2007). That was the moment I started drawing inspiration here and there.

The mask is a DIY creation. Using a sewing machine for the first time didn't go totally smoothly, but in the end it was only a bag-like kind of thing to do. For the rest of the outfit I imagined some village-looking clothes. The Village (2004) is another mysterious film that comes to my mind. The brick-red tartan shirt, basic black vest, washed-out grey jeans, leather brown shoes and braid belt met their roles.

Besides the films, amazing painting The Lovers by my favorite René Magritte, as well as the works of Brooke Shaden and Lissy Elle supported me in visualizing the concepts.

When styling the photograph, I didn't think about putting it on Lookbook. Even though the Spookbook contest showed up a couple of days ago, I was sceptical about posting a "look" like that. Besides, I'm not fond of taking part in any contests, each of them brings a time pressure. Eventually, I've seen many creative Halloween looks and thought: why not to contribute with my "Lost orphan"?

Bedroom Window by Dustin O'Halloran

A dive into air

I adore espadrilles. What I like about them is their lightness and that they add a relaxed and stylish accent to any outfit. ASOS accurately describes them as the gap between flip-flops and plimsolls. And the most important, their design - a canvas upper and a jute rope sole - remains the same since the very beginning, when they were being made in the 14th century in the Pyrenees and Catalonia.
To stay faithful to that outfit's simplicity, I wore a blue-striped top, flat beige chinos and a vintage belt.

Postcards from Italy by Beirut and Florence Welch

Military law

One of the last warm days of September. I don't recall what precisely had inspired me to build this outfit, but I remember drawing it, with mustache, black hat, backpack, military jacket, deep v-neck white T-shirt, pleated black shorts and long grey sneakers. I didn't make it with growing a mustache and hat, though the rest was in place.
The backpack is vintage, luckily still in shape. Shorts and jacket - H&M.

Codex by Radiohead

Dreamcatcher

The first weekend of October was supposed to be the last summer-like one. Since I wasn't shooting too much last summer, lately I've wanted to make the most of remaining sunny afternoons and still capture some light outfits. I'd like to post them as late-summer/pre-spring looks and then, I think in November, I'll step in the fall/winter season.
Two leading elements of this outfit are DIY creations. Dreamcatchers belong to my favorite items, and this one attached to a necklace I got on my way to the Grand Canyon last year. By the way, the other day I came across an excellent illustration entitled Borrowed Dreams, a must-see. And the shorts, they were cut out of old pants.
The shoes are from Urban Outfitters.

The Hill by SNOWMINE

Bonjour

To me, fall usually means something new. Since I became a conscious child, this part of a year has always brought some change, rather related to another school term. This year, although I'm about to graduate in around a week, I'd like that change to be associated with dedicating more time for creating. I hope this visual diary, as a certain kind of creation itself, will successfully document my insights into the areas of the art of photography and fashion.


Brindo by Devendra Banhart