This week was jampacked with photoshoots and on Monday, a huge collaboration between myself, HMUA Courtney McCormick, stylist Megan Larkin, models Ally and Melanie Blankenship, Novelty Haus, Mandalynn Swim and Monster Lou. Since it was a huge collaboration, this is a picture heavy post filled with behind the scenes shots and the final product shots of all the pieces from each designer's new collections.
Novelty Haus, owned by Noel Conrad, is located in Clipper Mill in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore. His studio/shop carries his line of t-shirts and an eclectic assortment of toys (mostly from Japan), books and records. If you see me wearing a graphic tee, chances are that it's one of his.
Mandalynn Swim, owned by Baltimore native, Amanda Dukeheart, is a swimwear line "meant for a confident, flirty, cheeky girl who wants a unique and playful look. All of the styles are made with picot lingerie elastic which give a soft and forgiving fit." I've been a fan of Mandalynn Swim bathing suits since I discovered the brand on Instagram and was pretty stoked to find out that it was Baltimore-based.
Monster Lou is another Baltimore-based clothing line and is owned by Lindsay Michael. Lindsay creates Harajuku-inspired clothing and describes her brand as "a 50s diner in Tokyo and The Cramps are playing." In other words, nothing but fun!
Courtney's makeup and hair station at the Novelty Haus studio.
Ally getting her makeup done.
Dinosaur hair on Ally by Courtney.
Pastel pink Show Me Your Stars sweatshirt by Monster Lou. More like it here.
Universal Monsters Tie Front Button Up Black Patent Leather Hearts Retro Top by Monster Lou. Tee shirt by Novelty Haus (since it's a brand new design, the product and ordering information will be up shortly).
The Bunny Puff Sleeved High Neck Sweater and Green Floral High Waist Knit Skirt are by Monster Lou and are now SOLD OUT.
The Wolfman Monster Vintage Iron-On Collared Crop Top Sweatshirt is by Monster Lou and is now SOLD OUT. Similar style here.
Model Melanie gets a touchup from Courtney.
Makeup porn for the beauty addicts out there.
Piecing together outfits.
One of Novelty Haus' newest t-shirt designs.
Melanie is wearing the Ali Top in Smoke by Mandalynn Swim.
The Joey One-Piece in Bug Off by Mandalynn Swim. Cartoon Sweatshirt by Monster Lou.
The Ali Bottom in Smoke by Mandalynn Swim. Lavender t-shirt by Novelty Haus. Bubblegum Pink and Blue Varsity Jacket by Monster Lou.
Sammy Salmon Mesh Top with Hood by Monster Lou.
