VIDEO: SHOOTING WITH BEAUTY IS BORING

Here's the behind the scenes video from my shoot with BEAUTY IS BORING, a photo essay project from the creative mind of make-up artist and photographer Robin Black. I was honored Robin wanted me to be apart of the project that also includes supermodels, actors, musicians, and everyone in between (I think that's me!), and to top it off; it's shot entirely with a vintage Polaroid camera, film, and flashcubes. Head over to BEAUTY IS BORING to check out the finished results of our shoot, see what products Robin used, and browse through the archives.

Make up & photography: Robin Black @ Starworks
Model...me!: Krystal Simpson @ Next
Film & music: Aaron Gonzalez

THE NEW TOUGH MAGAZINE

Finally found my page from The New Tough magazine's Freedom Issue that I was in (and made it S.F.W.). I was also beyond stoked to be next to legendary Z-Boys (Dogtown!) skater and surfer Jay Adams. Many thanks to Robin Black!

You can check out the rest of the magazine, order a copy, and check out the newer issues here.

DRIES

(Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow SS/2013 sunglasses, Topshop leather jacket, vintage flannel shirt)

Coachella 2013: Day 3

When I think back to day three of my Coachella experience, all I can recall is pure exhaustion. Thankfully for me and my love for all things shaded, and in this case, long-sleeved, we were able to spend that third day at a few rad pool parties that were oasis-like saviors from the unbearable heat, that later developed into an epically-uncool-buzz-killing sandstorm.

Wearing an ASOS men's suit, Converse sneakers, Tom Ford sunglasses, and a Proenza Schouler PS 11 bag.

Coachella 2013: Day 2

Photo credit: Yapert

This photo was taken at the Galore Magazine pool party at The Hard Rock Hotel during the second day of the festival, and yes; it was hot as fuck, yet I still wore pants and a long-sleeved shirt. I sort of felt like I had to make up for wearing a dress the day before, and also I was diligently trying not to fry my pasty skin.

Wearing a denim shirt thanks to American Apparel, American Gold floral bell trousers thanks to Spanish Moss, Ray Ban aviators, Isabel Marant boots, and my Krystal Simpson x Coach fringed leather bag.

Coachella 2013: Day One

Look Ma! I'm in a dress! But to be fair, it was well over 90 degrees that day.

Wearing a denim dress from Topshop, collared shirt (underneath) from Somedays Lovin', Yves Saint Laurent men's leopard boots, Proenza Schouler holographic PS11 bag, and pink sunglasses from Illesteva.

Shop Bazaar/Pavan Liqueur at Coachella

I had a blast during day 1 of Coachella hanging poolside at the Parker Hotel for the Harper's Bazaar Shop Bazaar pool party. It was total paradise found moment when one moment you're covered in dust and burning in the sun, and the next you're in an oasis of trees and icy drinks; with tunes by Mia Moretti, and a cabana full of clothing and accessories curated by Bazaar editors, and way-too-tasty drinks by Pavan Liqueur, it was a perfect escape from the Palm Springs heat. You can check out more snaps from the party here.

COACHELLA with FRUTTARE

Fruttare sent me to Coachella this year as a brand ambassador, and as usual, the weekend flew by in a sand-storm of insanity (but seriously, there was a sand storm), chocked-full of music, pool parties, and friends. I stopped by their air-conditioned tent at the festival to cool off, and hide my mostly translucent skin from the desert rays -- I'm easy to spot, I'm usually the one cowering under a crazy looking desert bush trying my best not to burn or pass out, as seen in this Vine. I'm ready to sleep for a month, but before I go full-force-Snuggie, I had to share some of my favorite snaps from this year's festival. Thanks to the kind folks at Fruttare for sending me, and spoiling me for life with those daily brunches on the golf course.


Brought to you by Fruttare #itsallgood

COACHELLA ENCORE

 

I'm beyond stoked be heading out to the desert for the Coachella Festival on Weekend 1 again this year! These are some of the photos snapped last year, and they are really reminding me how much I can't wait to be back in the heat, and yet at the same time, I have no appropriate clothing for 100 + degree weather. Let the over-packing begin!