The V Word

H&M Conscious: Sustainable Fashion through recycled clothes;  This commercial belongs to the idea where every individual is allowed to express themselves through clothing in any which way possible, but recycle them eventually.  The commercial goes through a series of multiple shots where each individual is dressed uniquely by the stylist, some absurd out-of-the-box looks, to few blend-worthy everyday fits. One sees these garments on H&M hangers and wonders to pair them up in multiple directions, some people hook on to the idea of subtlety, and some just jump the gun. The stylist has done a good job in terms of bringing out each and every personality on camera, you can actually see how each is so versatile and unique in terms of free-flowing hair, to a red-headed man, from a nude lip to fuchsia pink, from misfit ensembles to bold and sparky ones.  However, the multiple shot focus and prop usage like a transparent umbrella, or a dog has taken focus from what was bei...

Raving streets of Portland; DECEMBER   During the final month of the year, Portland overflows with seasonal events and activities. This holiday season is filled with special shopping events, light displays and festivities; then ring in the New Year at one of the city’s many Jan. 31 events.  As the days grow darker, Portland glows with eye-popping Holiday Light Displays.  Packed with revelry and cheer, the five-day Holiday Ale Festival(always held the first week of December) features dozens of the Pacific Northwest’s best-tasting seasonal suds, many not available anywhere else. Held underneath a cozy, heated tent at Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Ale Festival invites local brewers to collaborate on special editions beers.  MOOD BOARD STYLE BOARD MODEL BOARD MAKEUP BOARD PHOTOGRAPHY BOARD FINAL LOOK BOARD

Vogue: Korea, July 2019  The Good: Vogue, July 2016 issue, featuring Kristen Stewart looks full of effort and thought. A lot has gone into the angle, lighting, and space orientations of this particular shoot. Even though the hair the skin color and makeup, nothing is in much contrast, yet the lighting is such that the whole point of a cover interaction with the audience is captivating. The jewelry, the ensemble of a luxury tribal feels organic and the angle screams indulgence. Vogue: India, December 2019 The underwhelming: This particular December 2019, Vogue issue, goes wrong, in terms of both photography and styling, the makeup (contour) is extremely harsh, the eyebrows very pointed and arched much to an evil side.  Even though it is a winter edit and ensemble, the styling looks like summer and the dull background and lighting looks wintery. A contrast not as soothing. The effort in terms of pose and model expressions looks out of place and vain.

Devashree Varma Client Profile Age: 21  Sex: Female Measurements(in inches): Bust: 40 Waist:34 Hips:44 Shoe size:UK7 Personal Characteristics: Ebony long waist length Hair, Brown eyes, Elongated face. Clear Skin, arches eyebrows , big eyes and beautiful smile.  Elongated neck and long fingers. A size 16 client. Good height, heavy shoulders and long legs. Personal Style Bible: She embraces her height with excellent choice of trousers and jeans which highlights her legs. Loves to wear white. Very keen on wearing interesting choice of sleeves, ranging from Balloon sleeves, to cold shoulders, to slightly dramatic puff sleeves.  Always likes to keep two or less focal points in the entire outfit. high waist pants are often worn with beautiful cotton or chiffon shirts. Loves to accessorize with tote bags, slings, elaborate earrings and vintage watches. Almost never wears black and beige. Self believe makes her feel unnoticed when worn beige. Sticks to solids and neutral as far a...

SELF PORTRAYAL   I don't choose between my Friends Thinking of what represents me the most, something that I grew up with, something that I cannot let go! And for me it was always books, as it opened a world of possibilities for me. Hence a lot of my goals started shifting and I would rather say they started to form, when I began reading as a passion and not just a manndate of education and literacy! There is always a point in life where you believe the most in your own worth, and for me it arrives when I dive into words and a world of literature.  Reading not only led me to great literatures like Bronte Sisters, it also drove me to fashion magazines like VOGUE, Architectural Digest, very early on! I thought alot about which to highlight, the love for fashion and aesthetics or for books and scribbles? And I could not choose, therefore I started by writing, 'I don't choose between my friends!' In the above image, there is my bubble of life, my notebook, which defines my ...